::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . .   20-Track Album Features Kirk Franklin, Andraé Crouch, Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Ricky Dillard, Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, and more   NASHVILLE, TN (January 13, 2015) – Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) releases a must-have album out today, January 13, with the greatest hits collection Billboard #1 Gospel Hits , featuring fan favorites of this past decade from gospel’s biggest stars, including award-winning artists Kirk Franklin, Andraé Crouch and Marvin Winans, Tamela Mann, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, Fred Hammond, and more.  Bringing together the chart-topping hits that fans have driven to #1 atop Billboard’s Gospel songs chart since 2010 to now, the Billboard #1 Gospel Hits album captivates both new listeners and gospel superfans with 20 inspiring tracks that have become beloved instant classics.   The global stars and legends whose songs have been in heavy rotation with fans in the pas...

buzzz worthy. . . Gospel music legend Andraé Crouch will be honored with the “Let the Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour in cities nationwide this holiday season. The tour will feature guest performances by some of Gospel’s top artists, including CeCe Winans, Marvin Winans, Israel Houghton, Rance Allen and jazz artist Gerald Albright. The “Let the Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour will hit multiple cities, with stops in Charlotte, Birmingham, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Richmond, Detroit, Indianapolis, Columbus, Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland and more to be announced. The complete schedule and on-sale dates will be announced in the coming days. Produced by Riverphlo Entertainment (Mano Hanes), the “Let The Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour will pay homage to the living legend’s career spanning over five decades. With 7 Grammy Awards, 6 GMA Dove Awards and an Academy Award nomination for "The Color Purple," Andraé is a member of the Gospel Music ...

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin WRITER'S NOTE:  Sandra Crouch, the twin sister of Pastor Andrae Crouch has shared that her brother is at home recovering from a recent hospital stay. Th reason eh was hospitalized was not disclosed. Crouch, a well renowned gospel artist, has struggled with his health over the years, having overcome cancer four times.  Ms. Crouch is asking that supporters send words of encouragement to Pastor Crouch, a living gospel legend. I have had the honor of exclusively interviewing Pastor Crouch twice.  As it is Black Music Month, I am re-running a review of the album release party where I first met the icon in 2006. At the time, I thought the album "Mighty Wind" was his most significant collective work because of the many people who took part in it having been influenced.  However, he returned with "Journey" and crated another church classic, :Let the Church Say Amen."  Crouch has written numerous hymns and led people to Christ...