Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officially welcomed the 20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) to Atlanta during a press conference today at City Hall with officials from the NFL, the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, Boys & Girls Club of America and Radio One in attendance.
John P. Kee really knows how to throw a party. Recently, the legendary recording artist threw a concert celebrating the 70th birthday of his mentor and gospel icon, Bishop Rance Allen. Kee hosted Jason Nelson, Yolanda DeBerry, Isaiah Templeton, Shawn Bigby and Zeeksong for a spirited and packed-out concert at his New Life Fellowship Church in Charlotte, NC. Artists who couldn’t appear in person sent greetings via Instagram. A Korean soul music quartet, Korean Seoul, serenaded Bishop Allen with an a cappella rendition of the Rance Allen Group’s signature tune, “Something About the Name Jesus.” Multiple re-postings of the video
Kirk Franklin recently revealed a personal moment, facts about his biological parents and a lesson on forgiveness. Read his emotional revelation below.
Lataillade will lead the panel to: discuss the pros and cons of a career in music production; breakdown the role of a film/TV music supervisor; delve into the process of placing music in film and TV; and reveal emerging artist stories. They will also share how they got their start in music production and supervision. Panelists—recruited by Lataillade—include the following professionals: Angela Jollivette, Founder, Moonbaby Media; Joe “Flip” Wilson and Demetrius “Meech” Shipp, Sr.
On March 25, Central City Productions completed the taping of the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena. The annual show hailed as an, “epic night in gospel music,” was hosted by Kirk Franklin. The telecast will premiere on TV One, Good Friday, March 30, at 9/8c . Additionally, the Stellar Awards will air in national broadcast syndication March 31-May 6, 2018.
One of many R&B male groups to set the stage with a unique sound and style returns to the music scene and are ready to give fans a wilder side of their artistry.
Gospel artist Tamela Mann won Best Gospel Performance/Song for the sing “God Provides.”
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin won a Grammy for his album ‘Losing My Religion’
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
Members of The Walls Group are not gospel music icon Kirk Franklin’s babies anymore. According to news reports, they have matured and transformed themselves into one of the most relevant and leading gospel artists today. With two Stellar Award wins, a Grammy Nomination and a highly-anticipated new album on Fo Yo Soul recording label, producer Warryn Campbell and The Walls Group are literally crashing through the glass ceiling of gospel music to create a new sound. This new album marks The Walls Group’s third studio project. Few singers match the unbridled energy, harmony and passion for God that The Walls
January – Wright Headlines ‘Theology in Hood Revival’ The year kicked-off with the ‘Theology in the Hood Revival’ addressing the deaths of unarmed African American males by police. The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL, offered spiritual insight on theme, “Law and Order: What is the role of the African American Church in Justice Reform?” Bethel A.M.E. – L.A., Bryant Temple A.M.E., Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches and the USC Cecil Murray Center for Civic Engagement sponsored the revival. March – Douroux ends 64-year local church music ministry Dr. Margaret
It’s been almost five years since we’ve heard from the prolific and visionary artist, Kirk Franklin, and it was well worth the wait. “Losing My Religion” is Franklin’s 11th studio album and its chock-full of feelings of love, hope, and goodness. “God loaned me some incredible songs for this album,” Franklin said. “Losing My Religion” is definitely food for the soul or as Franklin says, “One-stop-shopping for your soul.” It’s raw, personal, loving, and invites everyone to partake in its sumptuous feast. The title alone will have fans wondering if Franklin has left the Church…just the type of dialogue that