Shirley Murdock’s current radio single “Dream” has inspired many listeners across the country since it first hit the airwaves. Long before releasing her latest CD & DVD, Live: The Journey, Murdock’s goal has always been to uplift the name of Jesus and unite people through her music ministry. This month, she is maintaining this goal by releasing not one but two new singles, Lord You Reign and Someday. Both radio singles were written by psalmist and founder of Tyscot Records Bishop Leonard Scott. Continue reading →
Yes Lord Radio is on the road! We recently caught up with Blanche McAllister Dykes of the Tri City Singers at West Point Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, MS
(Dover, Delaware) February 15, 2012-There’s no mistaking Eunice Wright with any other artist on today’s scene. The power of her voice, energetic panache, and phenomenal vocal range and ability makes her voice immediately recognizable to anyone who have heard it before. Eunice ventured out of her local church in 2009 on a quest to share the ministry God has afforded her with the masses and has since been making an indelible mark on the music world ever since. Her newest single, “Hello God”, from her forthcoming project “Worth It All” is certain to have the same unforgettable effect on as the worship experience of Eunice Wright. Continue reading →
Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel Recording Artist Brian Courtney Wilson’s New CD Project, So Proud Debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart, #1 on the Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart, #5 on Billboard’s Independent Chart and #44 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart
(Houston, TX – February 15, 2012) – Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson’s new CD project, So Proud, released on February 7, debuts at #1 on both Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and the Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart. So Proud also debuts at #5 on Billboard’s Independent chart and #44 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.
This week, Wilson’s title song and current single, “So Proud” lands at #21 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and #18 on the Gospel Indicator chart. “So Proud” is a feel good blend of inspiration, heart and soul. “So Proud” was produced by multiple GRAMMY®, GMA Dove and Stellar Award-winning producer Aaron W. Lindsey (Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp).
Wilson’s sophomore CD, So Proud, is receiving great reviews. “Wilson’s tone and downright in- the-pocket delivery stand out in a sea of gospel male vocalists who often substitute acrobatics for solid singing. Brian Courtney Wilson affirms the very reason we fell in love with his artistry the first go ‘round,” says GospelPundit.com. “On So Proud, Wilson’s vocals are more refined and smoother than his distinctively raspier vocals on Just Love,” says EURWEB.com.
Houston’s Own Le’Andria Johnson Wins GRAMMY® Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance for “Jesus” Music World Gospel Releases Two New CD Projects on Valentine’s Day February 14:
The Evolution of Le’Andria Johnson and The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson Deluxe Edition
(Houston, TX – February 13, 2012) – Houston’s own Le’Andria Johnson wins first GRAMMY® Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance for her single “Jesus.” Le’Andria also performed on the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Pre-Telecast Ceremony along with label mate Trin-i-tee 5:7, Kim Burrell and Kelly Price in a segment titled “Ladies of Gospel” which aired on Sunday, February 12. The ceremony was streamed live internationally at www.grammy.com/live and www.cbs.com. The live stream of the Pre-Telecast will remain on GRAMMY.com as video on demand for 30 days following the event.
“New Beginnings” marks initial album from D-MAUB and Eric Cross as duo
Cincinnati, Ohio January 30th 2012- Even prior to the recent addition of Eric Cross to the One Route Entertainment artist roster, plans for a collaboration album were in the works with D-MAUB. The duo, Creature Clan, derives their name from II Corinthians 5:17 in which those living for Christ are termed new creatures. With the rising success of the first single “Images”, the album “New Beginnings” promises to illustrate an impressive blending of these two artists styles into a noteworthy musical experience.
“New Beginnings” lays out a descriptive narrative , starting with the song titles, which allows the listener to take a journey on the life of being and becoming a new CREATURE. From beginning to end, here is a look at the story the project imparts. The first song, “Look Out” is stating that we, as Creatures (believers), are not backing down and we are everywhere around you. We are growing in spirit, in love and in numbers and soon we will begin to dominate the Earth just as God intended. Next up is “Problem Child”. This is simply promoting that since we are now God’s children, we are a problem to the enemy. The third track is “I Go To Work”. Here D-Maub explains that since we are God’s children, its time for us to Go To Work, meaning evangelism. It’s important that we go out into the world and live a life of holiness to help the lost in acknowledging God and ultimately bring souls to the Kingdom. Fourth, “Take Control”; as we Go To Work on the battlefield, it’s important that we surrender our will and allow God to have full control over our actions in order to maintain a successful life of faith in Jesus. Coming up fifth is “The Explanation”. This interlude is explaining why we call ourselves Creatures rather than beasts or monsters. God said in 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new CREATURE: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” The sixth song is “I’m a CREATURE”. Eric Cross and D-MAUB go in depth about the power that new creatures possess . We are brand new in Christ and we are not afraid to proclaim our faith. On the seventh track, “What’s It Gonna Be?”, Creature Clan is asking which side will you choose. There are many gods that you can choose to serve, but there is only one God that grants you eternal life and His name is Jesus. Eighth is “The Light”. Since we have posed the question What’s It Gonna Be?, for those who have decided to accept Jesus, we welcome you to The Light, where you will find joy, unconditional love and peace that surpasses all understanding. The ninth song is called “Images”. This is a warning to the new converts to be careful what you look at as images you view today can be stored in your mind that can later present a battle; a battle that in most times you are not prepared to fight. This song leads into number ten, “Pobody’s Nerfect”. This is a direct result of what can happen if we allow those Images to take root into our minds. Eleven, “Know Pain, Know Gain”, explains that through our downfalls God is still there to comfort, strengthen and restore us. In this walk you will be challenged, but be encouraged, knowing that our mistakes force us to run to God who will forgive us for our sins after repenting with a sincere heart. Twelve is “Right Now”. Eric Cross is letting the listener know that yes we make mistakes, yes we fall into temptation, yes we disappoint God with our actions, but we are ready to take a stand Right Now to seek the Kingdom of God AND His righteousness. So, with that being said, song number thirteen is “Let It Burn”. We are expressing that anything that is a hindrance to our walk with Jesus we are turning away from those things and dedicating our life to righteousness. Last but not least, song number fourteen is “Thank You”. Enough said, this track will speak for itself. “New Beginnings” will be available online at www.OneRouteEntertainment.com and digital outlets starting February 14th.
About One Route Entertainment: One Route Entertainment is an urban ministry and independent record label based in Cincinnati, Ohio created in 2005. ONE ROUTE ENTERTAINMENT, LLC aims to use every opportunity to the fullest to represent Christ in our lifestyles and in the public eye. With hard-hitting hip hop music, we want to re-claim our youth, streets, community, nation and beyond from negative thinking and living. Our ministry is inclusive of positive music, alternative fashion statements, and sound business practices. The label consists of Amber Bronson (General Manager), Keith “DJ Klassy K” Harrison, Shannon “Eric Cross” Vick and Donny “D-MAUB” Harper who serves as president/artist.
AT&T Artist of the Year VaShawn Mitchell — Triumphant
Song of the Year Kirk Franklin — I Smile — Hello Fear
Male Vocalist of the Year VaShawn Mitchell — Triumphant
Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year Kim Burrell — The Love Album
Group/Duo of the Year Mary Mary — Something Big
New Artist of the Year Y’Anna Crawley — The Promise
CD of the Year Kirk Franklin — Hello Fear
Choir of the Year Ricky Dillard & New G — Keep Living
Producer of the Year Kirk Franklin for Hello Fear
Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year Mary Mary — Something Big
Traditional Group/Duo of the Year Rance Allen Group — The Live Experience II
Contemporary Male of the Year VaShawn Mitchell — Triumphant
Traditional Male of the Year Smokie Norful — How I Got Over: Songs that Carried Us
Contemporary Female of the Year Kim Burrell — The Love Album
Traditional Female of the Year Beverly Crawford — Live From Los Angeles
Contemporary CD of the Year Kirk Franklin — Hello Fear
Traditional CD of the Year Smokie Norful — How I Got Over: Songs that Carried Us
Urban Inspirational Performance of the Year VaShawn Mitchell — Nobody Greater
Music Video of the Year – Short Form VaShawn Mitchell — Nobody Greater from Triumphant
Music Video of the Year – Long Form Deitrick Haddon – Church on the Moon
Traditional Choir of the Year Mississippi Mass Choir — Them Sings My Soul
Contemporary Choir of the Year Shekinah Glory Ministry — Refreshed by Fire
Instrumental Gospel CD of the Year Moses Tyson Jr. — Music Remastered & Sacred Organ
Special Event CD of the Year Bishop Paul S. Morton – Celebrates 25 Years of Music — Still
Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year Lecrae — Rehab: The Overdose
Children’s Project of the Year Pure N Heart — Teen Pure N Heart Live
Quartet of the Year Rance Allen Group – The Live Experience II
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Martha Munizzi — Make It Loud
Praise and Worship CD of the Year VaShawn Mitchell — Triumphant
Spoken Word CD of the Year Selah — Look At You Loving Me
Radio Station of the Year Winners:
Gospel Announcer or the Year John Hannah, WGRB-1390AM, Chicago, IL
Radio Station of the Year: Major Market (3M+) KJLH 102.3 FM, Los Angeles, CA
Radio Station of the Year: Large Market (1-3M) WHAL 95.7 FM/1460 AM, Memphis, TN
Radio Station of the Year: Medium Market (500,000-1M) WLOU 1350 AM, Louisville, KY
Radio Station of the Year: Small Market (under 500,000) KOKA 980 AM, Shreveport, LA
Radio Station of the Year: Internet Market Synergy1Radio.com, Chicago, IL
NATIONAL SYNDICATION NETWORKS & DATES
Atlanta, GA (FOX) – February 4, 2012, 4PM
Washington, DC (CW) – February 12, 2012, 1PM
Philadelphia, PA (MyNetworkTV) – February 5, 2012, 3PM
Houston, TX (MyNetworkTV) – January 21, 2012, 7PM
Detroit, MI (WADL-TV) – February 5, 2012, 8PM
Norfolk, VA (FOX) – January 29, 2012, 12PM & February 12, 2012, 1PM
Charlotte, NC (ABC) – February 26, 2012, 2PM
Cleveland-Akron, OH (ABC) – February 5, 2012, 1PM
St. Louis, MO (MyNetworkTV) – February 19, 2012, 5PM
Orlando-Dayton Beach, FL (WRDQ-TV) – February 5, 2012, 3PM
Birmingham, AL (ABC) – February 12, 2012, 12PM
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA (KOFY-TV) – February 25, 2012, 3PM
Richmond-Petersburg, VA (FOX) – February 12, 2012, 3PM Jackson, MS (ABC) – January 29, 2012, 12PM Greensboro-Winston Salem, NC (FOX) – February 12, 2012, 1PM
Nashville, TN (MyNetworkTV) – February 5, 2012, 7PM
Indianapolis, IN (WHMB-TV) – January 26, 2012, 8PM & February 23, 2012, 8PM Columbus, OH (W23BZ-TV) – January 21, 2012, 8PM
Shreveport, LA (MyNetworkTV) – January 25, 2012, 8PM
Milwaukee, WI (MyNetworkTV) – January 29, 2012, 3PM
Savannah, GA (FOX) – January 29, 2012, 1PM Pittsburgh, PA (MyNetworkTV) – February 12, 2012, 3PM Charleston, SC (ABC) – January 21, 2012, 2PM
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo, MI – January 29, 2012, 12:30PM
Tyler-Longview, TX (ABC) – February 5, 2012, 12:30PM
Coming to Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on February 21-23, 2012
EVERY MAN MINISTRIES is proud to announce the SLEEPING GIANT MEN’S MINISTRY training conference, coming to RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA, from FEBRUARY 21-23. This conference, unlike most of the Every Man events, is focused exclusively on church leadership.
Created by Kenny Luck and Tom Crick and proven out over a ten year process, SLEEPING GIANT CHURCH TRAINING allows lead and teaching pastors, men’s pastors, small group leaders, counselors and other church leaders to be trained in how to attract male leaders to your church, how to effectively connect men in small group, how to deploy men into service and how to align your men’s ministry with your individual church’s vision.
During the event, attendees will be able to attend a live men’s ministry event at Saddleback Church, where you can experience firsthand a vibrant men’s ministry in action.
After each conference, we hear incredible feedback praising the network of men’s leadership that is built at this conference. Paired with relevant teaching, hands-on workshops and a take-home library of event graphics and content, men are armed with nearly all of the resources needed to “have more muscle for your mission” and create a compelling and successful men’s event at your local church.
Topics include:
Building and Maintaining an Intentional Ministry
Developing a Relational Infrastructure
Aligning Your Men’s Ministry with Your Church
Defining and Meeting the Felt Needs of Men
Connecting Men into Small Groups
Developing Ministry Plans and Objectives
Discipling for Depth
Deploying Men into Service and Mission in Your Church
Developing a Spiritual Pathway
Building Strong Funnels that Attract Men
Branding your Men’s Ministry
Connecting Men on Your Pathway
Messaging Your Men’s Culture in the Church
Selecting, Training, and Deploying Leaders
Working with Men in Couples Groups
Building a Leader Development Pathway
Effectively Using Visual Media.
WHEN: February 21 – 23, 2012
WHERE: 29801 Santa Margarita Parkway, Suite 100, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Kenny Luck is a men’s expert: speaker, author, and the men’s pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, where over 7000 men participate in weekly small gatherings. He is also the founder and president of Every Man Ministries. He is an award-winning author and has authored and coauthored 18 books, including Every Man, God’s Man, and the four books in the God’s Man series: Risk, Dream, Fight and the recently released Soar. He and his wife, Chrissy, have three children.
About TOM CRICK
Tom has been a Saddleback Church member since 1995 and has been involved in Small Group leadership since that time. Tom became the first paid part-time Division Leader (now Community Leader) in 1999. Tom also served full time on the Saddleback Church staff for 2 years as a Couples Area Leader upon his call to ministry after 25 years of business experience in senior management in high tech industries including computers, aerospace, digital imaging and fiber optics. He continues to serve part time as the Men’s Area Leader. Tom has been married to Jane for 26 years and has a daughter, Sonja 19 at Vanguard University and a son Teddy 15 in Mission Viejo High School. Tom and Jane serve together mentoring married couples. Tom’s hobbies include woodworking, working on his original owner 1974 VW Super beetle, traveling, camping, baseball and table tennis.
About EVERY MAN MINISTRIES
For the past 10 years, Every Man Ministries has been dedicated to revolutionizing men’s ministries. Through their brand of spiritual health resources, Every Man Ministries is dedicated to igniting spiritual health worldwide through first a Man-to-Man and then a Church-to-Church movement. Founded by Kenny Luck, Pastor of Men’s Ministry at Saddleback Church, as well as author of 17 books including God’s Man and the Every Man Series (Waterbrook/Random house), Every Man Ministries creates continuity and consistency that is locally driven and culturally applied. http://www.everymanministries.com
DaSouth.com’s co-owner Tre9 and Freestyle Missions founder ScottFree will unfold their 11-city tour that will strengthen the Christian hip hop community in 2012. Beginning with Nashville, TN in February and ending in Chicago IL mid-December, this tour will unite more than the artists it serves. Below is a press release from ScottFree and Tre9 regarding the Nashville unity conference, which is approaching quickly.
Dear TN co-laborers in CHH,
It is our desire to present a vision for unity to the Christian hip-hop community in Nashville, TN. We are humbled by the call God has given us to be “Bridge Builders” for this unified movement amongst Christian hip-hop missionaries. It is for this reason we are acting on our call; sharing resources, experience, knowledge, and genuine servant-hood to our brothers and sisters who love Jesus and spread His word throughout the hip hop culture.
Hip Hop Hope unity engagements have successfully taken place in the following cities in 2011:
Oklahoma City, OK
Austin, TX
Shreveport, LA
New York, NY
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
We are coming to serve, unite, train and equip real City Takers for Christ. While we realize division exists within many cities all over the U.S, we are certain that this short time with you will make a tremendous impact on your individual ministry and the hip-hop movement in Tennessee.
We will also be having our City Takers urban hip-hop service that night. This is an outreach service that exists to reach people in our culture who feel disconnected from God and traditional churches.
It’s a great opportunity to invite friends who typically won’t attend most Christian events. Bring them and the Holy Spirit will connect them!
Let’s unify and grow together at the Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers event. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Bobby “Tre9″ Herring
ScottFree
Click here to register for this impactful unity conference, which is free to all who register now.
Overview of Agenda
I. Fellowship and Networking Luncheon
One of the main things we want to make time for is getting to know one another. Our unity fellowship luncheon will include a meal together absolutely free of charge. It is our desire to get to know our fellow brothers and sisters who labor amongst us in Tennessee. This luncheon provides a laid back and relaxed way to talk about everything on our minds while filling our stomachs.
II. Unity Strategy Workshops
While the descriptions and titles below do not give full details about the unity strategy workshops, it is certainly a great overview of what we will be addressing during the presentations. It is important to note that we do not sell anything during our time there. The entire event is free of charge.
Workshops- Schedule & Description
Meet and Greet / Introduction – 10:00am-10:30am
Unity Workshop I – “Unity with a Purpose” 10:30-12noon
Too often the word unity is thrown around within Christian Hip Hop circles as something superficial. Phrases such as “we need to do more songs together,” are generally the remedy for unity within our industry. But what is biblical unity? How can that actually be accomplished amongst Christian hip-hop artists who are thousands of miles apart when we can’t even come together in our own cities?
After 14 years of faithfully ministering to the hip-hop culture as a rapper, record label owner, event promoter, producer, media rep and hip hop missionary, God has placed a burden for unifying Christian rappers on the heart of Tre9. In the last 2 years, he has been committed to the mission of bringing hope to the lost, the broken and the under-served through his non-profit organization, Eyes On Me, Inc. In addition, God has also called him to serve, equip and unify his co-laborers in Christian hip-hop. With the creation of DaSouth.com, a Christian hip-hop mega media site, he has exemplified unity from an industry standpoint. Nevertheless, Tre will go much deeper into the nuts and bolts of unity for the sake of the Great Commission being fulfilled in this workshop. Artists will leave with a focus and strategy for their individual ministries, as well as a unified purpose with fellow Christian hip-hop missionaries across the U.S.
Fellowship Luncheon 12noon-1pm – We will hear testimonies from national artists such as D-Muab on how God shifted his heart to become more missional after spending some time with ScottFree and Tre9 and implementing some of what they were doing into his own ministry.
There will be a few other artists sharing powerful testimonies on how God has used them to impact the hip-hop culture.
Unity Workshop II “Missing the Mission in Hip Hop” 1pm-2:30pm
Most artists will say, “I want to reach the streets,” but when you take a closer look, very few actually implement their desire effectively and consistently.
This workshop will help you engage your community by using your gifts, talents and music to impact the urban culture. You will learn practical ways of becoming more effective in your mission and calling by developing strategic partnerships and serving others in your city. This will result in bearing more fruit and a greater impact outside the four walls.
The workshop will be led by Scott Free, an evangelist, pastor, and hip-hop artist who emerged out of the Miami urban hip-hop scene in the early 90′s to fall in love with Jesus. His love for urban culture and his new found passion, insisted that he follow the urge to reach this same aimless and searching generation with the love of Jesus Christ. Residing in what many refer to the new hip-hop capital of the world, Atlanta GA, Scott pastors a monthly Urban hip-hop service called City Takers. His focus on ‘being the Church’ pushes him daily beyond the four walls of tradition to serve in prisons, jails, homeless shelters, schools and drug rehab centers.
He is also a gifted speaker and ministers in various locations and venues all over the world. He is the founder of Freestyle Missions and The Heart of HipHop where he and his family serve as full time missionaries based in Atlanta, GA. His music and speaking is impacting the urban and hip-hop culture everywhere for Jesus Christ!
Break for Afternoon and Dinner 3pm-7pm
City Takers Urban Hip-Hop Servcie 7:30pm-10pm – feat. Bother Tone and D-Maub performing live. We will have a time of worship and the word as well. You won’t want to miss this night! We expect everyone to bring someone who is disconnected from God.
A call to worship leaders, musicians, praise/liturgical dancers, psalmists and church leaders
Atlanta, GA, January 17, 2012 – The year 2011 was filled with many obstacles for the global ‘church’. We’ve seen and felt the impact of the economic downturn and dwindling church membership during a season that seems to have lasted much longer than we all would have liked. Need a spiritual boost? Need some extra motivation to persevere through 2012? Need your faith restored? Sure you do…we all do!
On Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 5:00PM you will be renewed, restored and refreshed through anointed worship and artistry. K-Lem Ministries presents “Fresh Wind 2012”. This event will be held at Clarkston First Baptist Church where Karl D. Moore is pastor. The address to the church is 3999 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021. There is limited seating so arrive early to secure your seat.
Special guests include Kelli Ellis, Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis, Darius Brown & Fresh Wind, Kenny Lewis & One Voice (Chicago, Illinois), E. Tony Gaines & VIP, Corey Prather & Hi Praize, and returning from an event-filled Stellar Award weekend in Nashville, TN…Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling. The host for the evening will be award winning icon B. Chase Williams.
Make it your business to attend “Fresh Wind 2012”. You will leave with a renewed sense of hope, refreshed to worship and inspired to keep going.
NASHVILLE, TN, January 9, 2012 – Ambassadors of Chrysler’s’“Imported from Detroit” Campaign, Selected of God Choir announces their Evolution Listening Suite during the 27th Annual Stellar Awards weekend at the Sheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavok Pike in Nashville on Friday, January 13th from 10am-8pm and Saturday, January 14th from 9am-9pm. Selected of God will give fans, gospel industry VIPs, media and celebrity peers an exclusive sneak peak at tracks from their upcoming album, Evolution (Sing 2 Praise/S2P)set to drop this spring.
Produced by Grammy-winning, super producer Asaph Ward and Music Director Stephen Anderson, Evolution is a poetically written; contemporary, urban and inspiration record.
The choir’s chilling rendition of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” will lead the CD, but another stand outs include; a powerful remake of the wildly popular Clark Sisters hit’ “Sunshine”. Full of great accents, the explosive musical arrangement offers a sultry accompaniment to amazing vocals and boasts featured lead vocals by the actual legendary composer herself; Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell. Selected of God is the 1st choir to ever record “Sunshine”.
No stranger to the success of a well done remade hit; Selected of God didn’t take the process lightly. According to the group’s humble Founder and Director Larry Callahan, “It was definitely an honor to remake “Sunshine”, but there was a lot of weight…not only did we want to honor the original writer and lead vocalist, who blessed us with her presence on our project, but we wanted to maintain the integrity of the Clark Sisters’ work—it was a great responsibility”.
Other promising tracks include “Dwell in Me”, an upbeat, fun composition by Stephen Anderson, that showcases the choir’s signature hip church swag. “Deliver Me” is a mid-tempo tune is written by Asaph Ward and national singer/songwriter Shawn McClemore with featured leads; Stephen Anderson and Nikki Ross from Houston. TX.
Eric Dawkins of the widely respected Dawkins and Dawkins joins SoG on “Forsaking All Others”. The heartfelt ballad by Adrian B. King proclaims the artists’ stance to not let anyone get in the way of honoring HIM. “Be Still and Know” showcases Chrystal Rucker, a rising gospel phenomenon, the powerful gospel artist comes in on vamp and takes you to church!
Anderson’s “He’ll Do Just What He Said” promises to be a foot stomping Sunday morning experience in your car and “New Creature” interprets the scripture that states if a man be in Christ; he can start over. Written by Asaph Ward and his mother, the late Dawna Ward, the mega producer expressed; “my mother was a choir trainer and helped groom me to be the producer I am today…I know she would be elated at the work Selected of God has done with our song and this album.”
The 24 member collective takes a few unexpected turns on their Evolution; infusing other genres with traditional gospel; “Change is on the Way”, written by Asaph and Billy Powell is led by hip hop artist Aaron Parrott, while “Making A Way” is an up-tempo house/techno song with featured vocals by Chiffon McNal and Rachel Stokes.
“What’s makes Evolution so special is that it is truly a collage of great gospel music that can touch individuals from every walk of life and be a blessing to the nation,” says Stephen Anderson.
As impressive as the material on the project is the caliber and regional variety of musicianship it features. Evolution is graced with some of the most seasoned musicians in the world including drummers; Chris Johnson (Los Angeles), Joshua Mayfield of the famous Mayfield Brothers and of gospel legend lineage; J Drew-Sheard a.k.a. JDS. Ethan Former (Los Angeles) and Allen “Snoop” Evans (Detroit) Robert Skinner and Aaron Mayfield (Mayfield Brothers of Kansas) lend the bass, with Michael Bereal also from LA, and Kevin Powell of Connecticut on keys and North Carolina’s Timothy Mole on guitar.
In celebration of their upcoming release, Sounds of Gospel & Trea Day Management & Publicity will host for Selected of God a special “Evolution Listening Suite” during the 2012 Stellar Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Details are as follows:
Who: Selected of God Choir
What: Present Official “Evolution Listening Suite”
Why: To introduce new album; Evolution to Gospel Music Industry
Where: Sheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavok Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37214 [Contact Trea Day PR at treadaypr@gmail.com for Suite #]
When: Friday, January 13th from 10a- 8p and Saturday, January 14th from 9a-12p
To reserve an invitation, media and camera passes for The Selected of God “Evolution Listening Suite”, contact Celebrity Publicist/Event Coordinator, Trea Davenport of Trea Day Management and Publicity, Inc. at 678-327-8281 or email treadaypr@gmail.com.
About Selected of God
2011 was a milestone year for the choir, their chilling gospel rendition of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”, debuted during Chrysler’s Emmy-winning, 2 minute long Super Bowl commercial, become a heavily downloaded, internet sensation. Check out official Selected of God “Lose Yourself” video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg4lSGGOfzE
The emerging phenoms performed with Kurt Carr for “How Sweet The Sound 2011″, sang the “National Anthem” at the Detroit Tigers’ MLB opener at Comerica Park, were featured in an ESPN commercial for the Detroit Lions’ Monday Night Football premiere and most recently the Detroit Pistons openers. Selected of God represented Motown during the city’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and were featured in a major national Chrysler holiday ad campaign played countless times per week!
NEW VENUE, NEW LOWER RATE AND INCENTIVES, INCLUDING A GMA MEMBERSHIP
Nashville, TN. December 20, 2011 – IMMERSE, the Gospel Music Association’s Music Training Experience, is pleased to announce the fourth annual event, to be held July 23-25 at Rocketown in Nashville, TN. An opening night worship event will be held July 22 to kick off IMMERSE and start participants with a time of inspiration and focus.
For the first time, all attendees will receive a complementary one-year “iMembership” to the Gospel Music Association which includes the privilege of voting in the annual GMA Dove Awards. As an added incentive for early registration, anyone who registers for IMMERSE before December 31 of this year will be allowed to vote in the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards.
Up and coming indie artists, songwriters and future business leaders will all find something to gain from the event which offers unparalleled training, intimate concerts, professional feedback and individual opportunities to connect with music experts. IMMERSE aims to continue to create a sense of community and camaraderie among the attendees and professionals who seek to spread the Gospel through music.
Along with new incentives, IMMERSE will be held at Rocketown in downtown Nashville. Founded by Christian music icon, Michael W. Smith, Rocketown moved into it’s new location earlier this year, creating an environment that both fosters community among the registrants and provides great flexibility for the various production elements unique to the IMMERSE conference.
Rates for IMMERSE 2012 begin at just $199 if registration is submitted before March 31, 2012.
“It is our desire to provide an atmosphere where creativity, camaraderie and learning can thrive,” says Jackie Patillo, the Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association. “The IMMERSE stage is set to welcome up-and-coming artists and songwriters to share their talents in front of today’s leading music professionals. As well as uncover some of the mysteries of artist development and music industry standards.”
Conference speakers, competition judges and live performers will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Programming will include classes in music business, songwriting and artist development. As in past years, IMMERSE will offer unprecedented access to some of the most influential and established names in Christian music.
Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. The GMA community consists of agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.
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Shirley Murdock’s current radio single “Dream” has inspired many listeners across the country since it first hit the airwaves. Long before releasing her latest CD & DVD, Live: The Journey, Murdock’s goal has always been to uplift the name of Jesus and unite people through her music ministry. This month, she is maintaining this goal by releasing not one but two new singles, Lord You Reign and Someday. Both radio singles were written by psalmist and founder of Tyscot Records Bishop Leonard Scott. Continue reading 
(Houston, TX – February 15, 2012) – Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson’s new CD project, So Proud, released on February 7, debuts at #1 on both Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and the Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart. So Proud also debuts at #5 on Billboard’s Independent chart and #44 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.
