::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

  New Documentary on PBS Follows Williams’ Journey from Mississippi Cotton Fields through Five-Decade Career in Music and Entertainment     (New York, NY – May 24, 2018) – Gospel Music legend Melvin Williams, a member of the award-winning Williams  Brothers,  has received a 2018 Southeast EMMY Award nomination for Special Event Coverage of his new documentary, “ Melvin Williams: Down Home Gospel .”  The film, which examines Williams’ journey from his roots in Smithdale, Mississippi, to a stellar, five-decade career in music and entertainment, will premiere nationally on PBS  during Gospel Heritage Month 2018 (September) in more than 200 markets. The film initially aired on Mississippi Public Broadcasting on March 4,  2017,  and January 26, 2018.   The 44 th  Annual Southeast Emmy Awards will  be held  on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by CNN’s Anchor Fr...

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...