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On the eve of the release of her full length album Clarity,    BMI  hosted a listening party for three-time GRAMMY® nominated Gospel singer/songwriter  DOE . Jonathan McReynolds was right by her side.  That's because Doe is the first signee  on his Life Room Label.  As the intimate  gathering held  at Black Coffee Atlanta,  BMI’s Catherine Brewton  co-hosted with  McReynolds.  Fans and industry executives were treated to an early listen of the 11-track album featuring singles “When I Pray” and “So Good.”   Day earlier, Mona Austin of The Slice News interviewed Doe about the project.  LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE . BMI executives gather with DOE and Jonathan McReynolds (center) at Black Coffee Atlanta on February 16, 2022, to celebrate the release of the Gospel singer/songwriters’ full-length debut, Clarity.  [L-R: Shaurice Flowers, Reggie Stewart, Sandye Taylor (BMI’s Chief DE&I Officer), ...

Los Angeles, CA (October 29, 2019) – Gold-selling gospel act, ANTHONY BROWN & group therAPy, debuts at No. 1* on this week’s Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart with their fourth album, 2econd Wind: Ready (Key of A / Tyscot / FairTrade). In addition, the album also debuted at No. 1* on the Billboard Gospel Album Sales chart and generated over 1 million on demand streams in its first week. The 13-track set includes the go-go flavored track, “ Blessings on Blessings, ” which spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart over the summer; and the mid-tempo “ Real” which features the Grammy® Award nominated artist, Jonathan McReynolds . The collection also boasts an appearance from Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell and Hip-Hop artist 1K Phew on the cut, “ He Always Wins” , as well as, a mesmerizing vocal performance from 20-year old rising star, Kelontae Gavin , on the title track 2econd Wind . From meditative praise and worship to power bangers, 2econd Wi...

(NEW YORK, NY) – April 18, 2019 –  After a four-year hiatus, America’s most inspirational singing competition,  “Sunday Best,” makes its triumphant return to BET , as a new and improved Season 9 takes over Sunday nights beginning in June. The well-established gospel show welcomes back Grammy Award®-winning music legend  Kirk Franklin as host, gospel songstress and host of "Get Up Mornings,"  Erica Campbell as a judge; and adds two Grammy-Award® nominated artists  Kelly Price and  Jonathan McReynolds as new additions to the panel. With a brand new stage and exciting themed challenges, this season will be the toughest one yet. The new season kicks off with in-person auditions in front of the judges as they narrow the field from 20 to the top 10.  For the first time the contestants were able to use an online submissions process, after which the team lead a global search for this year’s contestants, leading up to the much-a...

buzzz worthy. . . Top-selling artists Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Travis Greene and Jonathan McReynolds launch The Worship Tour: WE ARE HERE Stops To Include Major Markets Los Angeles, New York, Chicago & More  New York, NY  — Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Travis Greene and Jonathan McReynolds announced The Worship Tour: We Are Here following an exclusive Facebook Live event. The highly-anticipated tour presented by Live Nation, in partnership with The Sovereign Agency and Pop Nation Live, will kick off on February 21, 2017 in St. Louis, MO with 16 additional dates across the country including New York City, Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Los Angeles and more. A full list of dates and venues is below. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, October 28. For details go to: http://theworshiptour.com/ Never before have three of the most creative minds in Gospel music come together for an unprecedented national tour. The Worship Tour: We Are Here...

      Chicago, IL -- Following a successful launch of his nonprofit organization Elihu Nation earlier this year in his native Chicago, acclaimed GRAMMY ® nominated artist Jonathan McReynolds is launching the Elihu Nation Scholarship, comprising a total of $9,000 in scholarships to be awarded to college students, with three scholarships available at $3,000 each.  Kicking off June 1 st , the application process for the Elihu Nation Scholarship will be open at www.ElihuNation.org to submit applications from June 1 st to July 31 st .   Available to college juniors, seniors, and grad students nationwide, the Elihu Nation Scholarship celebrates “Elihus” in school.  An “Elihu” are defined as a young carrier and seeker of godly wisdom based on the character in Job 32, with the Elihu Nation Scholarship to support these students and drive the mission of empowering the Kingdom’s future worship leaders, thinkers, pastors, preachers, artists, musicians and...

buzzz worthy. . . Jonathan McReynolds at Chicago album release on September 18, 2015.     McReynolds also makes Top 10 hit debut on multiple charts   Jonathan McReynolds and India Arie perform at his Chicago Album release on September 18, 2015. NASHVILLE, TN  – This week, acclaimed Dove and Stellar Award-nominated recording artist Jonathan McReynolds celebrates a hit debut across multiple Billboard charts, with his newly-released sophomore album Life Music: Stage Two .  The highly-anticipated new project has received accolades among critics, peers, and fans with praise for his captivating performances and rich songwriting that continue to inspire the masses – garnering a #1 debut on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart, and Top 10 debuts on Billboard’s Top Christian & Gospel Albums chart at #2, and across genres on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums chart at #9.  His album also makes impactful debuts across genres on Billboard’s T...

buzzz worthy. . . JONATHAN McREYNOLDS TO RELEASE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWO ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2015   NASHVILLE, TN (July 7, 2015) – From the moment he first shared his music, writing his debut album Life Music as a college student, Jonathan McReynolds has burst onto the scene as one of the freshest voices in music today, building a rising tide of acclaim from fans of all ages and peers across genres, from Gospel to Christian, R&B/Soul artists and more.  Hailed for his inspiring messages, his far-reaching talents and musicianship as a young singer-songwriter and compelling live performer, McReynolds will release his sophomore album Life Music: Stage Two , on Friday September 18, 2015. Featuring the singles “Gotta Have You,” and “Pressure,” McReynolds has crafted an unforgettable sound that shatters expectations at every turn on his highly-anticipated new album, melding acoustic, gospel, pop sounds and more with p...

buzzz worthy. . .                                                                                                                                                  McReynolds to Perform “Mary, Did You Know” on Bobby Jones Gospel Nashville, TN  – Award-winning artist ...

buzzz worthy. . . Jonathan McReynolds and India.Arie perform on BET’s Celebration of Gospel (Photo courtesy of BET)  ‘106 & Park’ Airs Monday, March 31 and ‘Celebration of Gospel’ Airs Sunday, April 6 Acclaimed singer/songwriter Jonathan McReynolds continues to make a splash as one of today’s most inspiring and talked-about new artists, showcasing his standout live performances with two upcoming appearances on BET. A BET Music Matters artist, the singer and guitarist makes a debut appearance performing on BET’s flagship series ‘106 & Park,’ airing Monday, March 31 at 6 pm/5 pm Central. Performing in one of the most-anticipated collaborations on BET’s upcoming ‘Celebration of Gospel’ show, this year’s 14th annual celebration features Jonathan McReynolds giving a show-stopping performance with multiple Grammy-winning artist India.Arie, performing his song “No Gray” and her song “Moved By You.” BET’s ‘Celebration of Gospel’ will air Sunday, April 6 at 8 pm/7 pm C...