::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Nashville, TN (July 31, 2019) – Bless Somebody Else (Kurt Carr Gospel/RCA Inspiration), the newly-released album from Gospel legend Kurt Carr , makes its debut at #2 on the Gospel albums consumption charts, debuting at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and Soundscan’s Current Gospel Albums chart. Accolades have continued to pour in for the latest album from the two-time GRAMMY ® nominated, award-winning Stellar Honors Hall of Fame trailblazing artist, songwriter, and producer, with widespread praise of its sixteen tracks for its stirring message and robust, unforgettable sounds that have remained a signature of his impressive anthems in his three-decade career. Featuring an upbeat rhythmic mix, a dash of good humor, and an optimistic outlook to encourage us to be a blessing to others, among the album’s standout songs that fans have been applauding include “With Thanksgiving,” “Grace Brought Me Back/Love Lifted Me” feat. Le’Andria Johnson, “I Got Back Up...

Nashville, TN  – The legendary maestro Kurt Carr is back with new music, with the release of his new single “Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song)” !  The two-time GRAMMY ® nominated Gospel icon has crafted a masterful blend to excite the senses and replenish the soul on this new single, available now at digital platforms and newly-released to radio.  Carr leads “Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song)” to new heights, bringing together his friends in an all-star performance of celebrated voices with The Kurt Carr Singers, Miles Caton, Wess Morgan, Fred Hammond, Faith Evans, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Erica Campbell, Roosevelt Griffin, John P. Kee, Jekalyn Carr, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Keke Wyatt, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Denise Tichenor, and Zacardi Cortez.  Praising God’s blessing over us and providing encouragement to use our lives to bless others, Carr penned the lyrics and music for “Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song),” continuing to pave ...

buzzz worthy. . . Musical Director Ray Chew Leads All-Star Lineup: Yolanda Adams, Lawrence Brownlee, Shirley Caesar Kurt Carr, Olen Cesari, Donnie McClurkin, Cantor Azi Schwartz, Richard Smallwood, and Dionne Warwick Alongside a 64-Piece Orchestra and 200 Voice Mass Choir On  Tuesday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m.  in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall presents  A Night of Inspiration , an evening of uplifting music under the direction of acclaimed producer, composer, and music director  Ray Chew . The program features an all-star roster of artists including  Yolanda Adams ,  Lawrence Brownlee ,  Shirley Caesar ,  Kurt Carr,   Olen Cesari ,  Donnie McClurkin ,  Cantor Azi Schwartz ,  Richard Smallwood ,  Dionne Warwick , and singers from the New Faith Church from Cape Town, South Africa, all backed by a 64-piece orchestra and alongside Reverend Dr. Lester W.  Taylor   Jr.   of the Communit...

2013 Celebration of Gospel Rehearsal  Photos by Mona Austin  I had an opportunity to go behind the scenes a the Celebration of Gospel rehearsals.  The taping for the 13th Annual Show was held on March 16. Hosted by Steve Harvey, the show will air on BET on April 7. Here are a few photos of the stars before they lit up the stage at the Orpheum Theater. Yolanda Adams gears up to perform her classic "When We All Get to Heaven" for the 13th Annual Celebration of Gospel on  March 15, 2013. Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers prepare for their part in the Rev. James Cleveland Tribute at the 13th Annual Celebration of Gospel  James Fortune, EJ Gaines, Isaac Carree, Jessica Reedy, Canton Jones. Pastor Donnie McClurkin rehearses "God Is"  for the James Cleveland Tribute at the Celebration of Gospel on March 15, 2013 Original members of The Cleveland Singers reunited to sing in tribute to the late rev. James Cleveland at the 13th Ann...

Produced by Kurt Carr, the fourth effort gives honor to the late Reverend Timothy Wright, Andre Crouch and Dottie Rambo Renowned gospel artist Ami Rushes will release her fourth studio effort TESTIFY, produced by Kurt Carr , honoring the late Reverend Timothy Wright, Dottie Rambo and the phenomenal Andre Crouch , Tuesday, June 29 , it was announced today. As with all her musical efforts--Refreshed, Lifting and Covering -- Rushes continues her mission with TESTIFY to bless, uplift and lead listeners to Christ. "I pray that the anointing that is on this new project will be transferred to the listener and remove burdens and destroy yolks," she expresses. With TESTIFY Rushes continues the support of gospel classics where she kicks off her adoration of traditional gospel music with the title track and single, TESTIFY , written by the late Reverend Timothy Wright. "I so deeply wanted to pay tribute to our beloved brother the late Reverend Timothy Wright...