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Nashville, TN (February 8, 2019) – Check out “Kind God,” the latest single from award-winning Gospel superstar Marvin Sapp .  Newly launched to Gospel radio, Sapp’s much-beloved voice delivers an impeccable performance on “Kind God,” a soaring ballad reflecting on God’s plans and love over our lives, praising His sacrifice and enduring patience.  Written/produced by Kirk Franklin, “Kind God” is featured on Marvin Sapp’s chart-topping album Close .  The ten-track album is the eleventh solo album from the multiple GRAMMY ®  nominated, 24-time Stellar Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and producer, which garnered Stellar and Dove Award wins for Close and its title track.   Sapp has also launched a recording contest, with the chance to record a duet together.  Hosting a three-day event in Grand Rapids in March, registration is open now, and ending on February 22. Further details at: https://www.marvinsapp-popupshop.com/record .  ...

RCA INSPIRATION GARNERS THREE WINS AT THE 49 TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS Nashville, TN (October 17, 2018 ) – RCA Inspiration garners three wins at the 49 th Annual GMA Dove Awards , as chart-topping artists Travis Greene, Koryn Hawthorne , and Marvin Sapp were honored for their hit songs this past year.  Travis Greene won his first Dove Award in the category of Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year for his chart-topper “You Waited.”   Koryn Hawthorne won her first Dove Award in the category of Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year for her hit track “Won’t He Do It” (ft. Roshon Fegan) .  Marvin Sapp took home his second Dove Award, winning in the category of Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for his hit single “Close.”   Held live in Nashville, TN, Koryn Hawthorne took the main stage at the Dove Awards in a duet performance with chart-topping recording artist Natalie Grant, marking their television debut toget...

buzzz worthy. . . ATLANTA, January 17, 2017 -Broadcast Music, Inc. ® (BMI®)  celebrated the best and brightest in gospel music Saturday night during its 18th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors  at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta, GA. The night paid tribute to iconic gospel singer-songwriter  Marvin Sapp  and was hosted for the second consecutive year by previous Trailblazer recipient and renowned gospel singer-songwriter  Yolanda Adams  along with gospel singer-songwriter  VaShawn Mitchell . The inspirational event will premiere on  TV One  on  Sunday, January 29 at 7 PM ET  with an encore at  9 PM ET . The invitation-only event featured the most promising young stars and iconic figures in gospel music today. In addition to honoring Marvin Sapp for his indisputable musical contributions to the gospel community,  BMI’s Most Performed Gospel   Song of the Year ,  “Wanna Be Happy?” ...

buzzz worthy. . .  CEREMONY TAKES PLACE IN ATLANTA ON JANUARY 14 TH Gospel Music Legend and Former BMI Trailblazer Award Recipient  Yolanda Adams to Co-Host with Gospel Singer-Songwriter VaShawn Mitchell  NEW YORK, November 21, 2016  –  Broadcast Music, Inc.(BMI)  will honor gospel music superstars Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp at the 18 th  annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta, GA on January 14, 2017. This inspirational event will pay tribute to the very best of the gospel music community with former Trailblazers award recipient Yolanda Adams returning to the stage as host alongside gospel singer-songwriter VaShawn Mitchell. The invitation-only event, which is part industry celebration and part awe-inspiring worship service, will be attended by gospel music’s premier songwriters, brightest stars, and leading industry executives. In additi...

buzzz worthy. . . Yes You Can is The Lead Single from Marvin Sapp’s Chart-Topping Latest Album, YOU SHALL LIVE   LANDS AT NUMBER 1 ON THE MEDIABASE GOSPEL SINGLES CHART   New York, NY – July 14, 2015 – Newly appointed bishop and gospel music superstar Marvin Sapp has a hit on his hands with lead single, “Yes You Can,” which currently holds the #1 spot on the MediaBase Gospel Singles Chart.  The hit song is from his latest #1 album, YOU SHALL LIVE (RCA Inspiration).   “Yes You Can” is an uplifting song that lets everyone know that no matter what, God will be there to get us through the tough times. With a contemporary edge that has the power to bring forth courage and empowerment, Sapp helps to invoke a strong sense of belief and will help individuals to triumph over whatever may be bringing them down.   Sapp teamed up again with longtime producer Aaron Lindsey on his newest album, YOU SHALL LIVE , creating a winning combination...

buzzz worthy. . . 2014 BMI Trailblazers honoree Daryl Coley at the 15th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 17 in Nashville.  Photo by Erika Goldring BMI HONORS DARYL COLEY AND  RICHARD SMALLWOOD  AT 15TH ANNUAL TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS LUNCHEON   ‘Take Me to the King’ Wins Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year Honor NASHVILLE, January 17, 2014  – Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood at its 15 th  annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon today in Nashville. In addition, the event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year: “Take Me to the  King,” written by Kirk Franklin and performed by Tamela Mann. The song, pulled from the Tamela’s #1 album  Best Days,  top...

buzzz worthy. . . It's out with the old and in with new drama for some celebrities in this week's Slice audio report.  Namely, an old letter that gave details of  alleged sex adventures with the Miami Heat's Dewayne Wade has resurfaced since the birth of a love child came to light days after his proposal to long-time girlfriend, actress Gabrielle Union.  Union brushed off the letter (which twas posted in February  2013), calling the woman a "loon" and dismissing her claims on Twitter when it first happened.  Wade released a statement acknowledging the love child he reportedly fathered with 30-year-old Aja Metoyer and said he conceived his third son when he and his now future wife were on a break. Even though the Heat player and his "Being Mary Jane" leading lady are attempting to move forward, according to an article on IBTIME.COM , Wade cheated  while he an Union were still a couple. Union responded to the messy situation in a round about Tweet on...

buzzz worthy. . . SERIES PREMIERES OCTOBER 6 AT 12:00 P.M. ET/PT GUESTS INCLUDE STEVE HARVEY, LL COOL J, LUKE JAMES, ANGIE STONE, MARVIN SAPP, DEVON FRANKLIN AND MORE (T.D. Jakes and Marvin Sapp on T.D. JAKES presents: Mind, Body & Soul debuting Sunday, October 6 at 12:00 P.M. ET/PT on BET.  Marvin Sapp is a featured guests on the premiere episode. / Photo courtesy of BET Networks) (T.D. Jakes and DeVon Franklin chat one-on-one on T.D. JAKES presents: Mind, Body & Soul premiering Sunday, October 6 at 12:00 P.M. ET/PT on BET. Sony exec. DeVon Franklin is a featured guest in the series debut. / Photo courtesy of BET Networks) NEW YORK, NY - October 2, 2013 - Bestselling author, producer and philanthropist  T. D. Jakes  teams up with BET Networks to empower, enlighten and uplift viewers in his new talk show -  T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul . The hour long, weekly chat fest combines an entertaini...

buzzz worthy. . . R&B singer Kandi Burress and Pastor/Gospel Singer Marvin Sapp have both opened up regarding harsh criticism about their collaboration on the song, “I Stay Prayed Up.” Burruss,  a Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member, addressed the debate about the song via her  blog  on Bravo's website.  Although she went into  recording the song expecting some people to judge her, the single mom thought some of the direct comments were "extreme." In reference to how she dealt with feedback that  crossed the line Burruss said: "   Can you believe a woman actually tweeted me and said, “Bi*#c@h you can’t praise my God”? . .  Thank God I don't let things get to me. I'm a very open and honest person. I say what I want to say when I want to say it. If I feel like doing something, I do it. I felt that I wanted to do this song, so I did, and I'm glad I did. This song is my testimony." Sapp reluctantly addressed critics  via a ru...

buzzz worthy. . . Until the latest episode of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta" (RHOA) Kandi Burruss had been low key during season 5.  As she concentrates on a new relationship with her fiance', Todd Tucker and decorating her new home, Burruss hasn't had time to get caught up in the never-ending drama between the "talls and smalls"  that seems to be the focus of the program.   But, her manager, Don Juan noticed her career has been lagging as she puts all of her energy toward her personal life. Agreeing that she need to re-focus, the 36-year-old Singer/Songwriter/Producer went back to the studio and unexpectedly laid tracks for a gospel record.   Don Juan was  understandably taken aback when his client said she wanted to add a gospel song to her next CD.   Although Burruss has been successful making hits for her self and others and has dabbled in other genres (Country and House for instance), the R&B singer's desire to do a gospel album...