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With a fresh Gospel/R&B sound, Jonathan Traylor offers an on-time message for the New Year.   Acclaimed ‘Stones & Giants’ Re-Released Digitally Across All Platforms. In September of 2019,  Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG welcomed Dallas-born worshipper  Jonathan Traylor to their roster with the en exclusive record deal, complete with  an exclusive songwriting agreement with Capitol CMG’s market-leading publishing company. News of the signing came  during a celebration concert at the Grenada Theater in the singer’s hometown. Motown Gospel Co-Executive Directors Monica Coates and EJ Gaines were on-hand to make the announcement.

Dillard & Famed Choir New G to Record Live in Chicago  on September 28, 2019 Nashville, TN (August 12, 2019) – Motown Gospel is honored to announce the official signing of iconic choirmaster Ricky Dillard today. Known for his skillful directing and inimitable presentation marked by high energy, acrobatics and charisma, the 3-time GRAMMY ® nominee will record his Motown Gospel debut album, along with his unparalleled choir, New G, live in Chicago on Saturday, September 28, 2019 beginning at 2:00PM at Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church on 7925 South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617. Ticket are available for purchase here . Reflecting on his 31-year career in music, Dillard expresses his enthusiasm and excitement to join the historic label and begin this new chapter:  “I’m so excited to be partnering with such an iconic and progressive label as Motown Gospel for this n...

 Gene Moore will join his Motown Gospel label mate, Brian Courtney Wilson’s JUST B(E) national tour in select cities. Los Angeles, CA (July 19, 2019) – Motown Gospel recording artist, Gene Moore releases his second single from his upcoming sophomore album release, “Ask For Rain” and lyric video available on all DSPs today. The Stevie Wonder-influenced track written by Bishop Jason Nelson showcases Gene’s soothing melodic voice while offering encouragement to the listeners on their faith walk. “Ask for Rain” is a spiritual, soul-comforting song with a praise-and-worship feel that allows the listeners to surrender their cares while strengthening their faith. On Monday, July 15, 2019, Gene Moore delivered a stellar performance of “Won’t Be Moved” on Chicago’s WGN Morning show. The anthem, “Won’t Be Moved” is the Most Added song on Gospel radio, according to BDS. For full performance on WGN, click here . The rising gospel artist wi...

March 1, 2019 (Nashville, TN) — Premiere music label Motown Gospel announces its newest artist signee—husband and wife duo Jerard & Jovaun . The powerhouse singers bring their online popularity to a new digital EP, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME , available today for pre-order. CLICK TO PRE-ORDER Currently worship leaders at the multi-cultural Bethesda Church (Ft. Worth, TX), Jerard & Jovaun first made names for themselves as go-to background and session singers for over two decades, working with industry heavyweights like BeBe and CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Michael W. Smith and Yolanda Adams. Most recently, Jerard & Jovaun have steadily built an online following with their stand-out performance videos of worship songs and hymns. Their cover of “What A Beautiful Name,” has become a viral sensation garnering over 1.66 million views. “For years, Jerard and Jovaun Woods have enhanced the albums and performances of many of the b...

buzzz worthy. . . DEBUT SINGLES RELEASED DIGITALLY APRIL 7TH  'GREATEST LIFE EVER' DEBUT ALBUM  DUE THIS SUMMER Motown Gospel announces the signing of exciting and refreshing singer Janice Gaines.  Gaines, an emerging star, is the label's newest game-changer who is poised to bring in the next generation of urban contemporary Gospel music.  Gaines will simultaneously release two debut singles-- "The Break-Up Song" (featuring Eric Dawkins) and "Wait On You"  on April 7, 2015 to all digital platforms.  The first, beat-driven and up-tempo, "The Break-Up Song" offers ingenious, yet profound lyrics coupled with smooth vocals.  She's joined by Eric Dawkins whose vocals are simply the archetype.  "Wait On You," is a soulful pop ballad that is beautifully crafted and Gaines' soprano truly soars.  Janice Gaines teamed up with Grammy-winning producer, writer Lashawn Daniels (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houst...

buzzz worthy. . . Music World Gospel Releases Le’Andria Johnson from Her Recording Contract The Label Was Instrumental in New Signing (Houston, TX – April 1, 2014) –  Music World Gospel has released Le’Andria Johnson from her recording contract. Effective, April 1, 2014, Johnson was signed to RCA Inspiration Music Group. Mathew Knowles, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment was instrumental in helping Johnson land the new label deal. “As Music World Gospel continues to move forward, I wanted to ensure that Le’Andria would have the very best opportunity to match her successes and further her talents and gifts as recording artist,” says Knowles. “I am happy that she is with one of the leading companies in the gospel industry. RCA Inspiration Music Group is part of the Sony family of labels, a company that Music World Entertainment has worked successfully with for 20 years. I am also proud of the work we achieved at Music World Gospel and I wish her the ver...

buzzz worthy. . . New Studio Album Set For Release Winter 2013 Project Features Gospel Legends Karen Clark-Sheard and Donnie McClurkin NASHVILLE, TN (May 2, 2013)  ---- Motown Gospel  is pleased to announce the signing of celebrated artist  Micah Stampley . Known for his worship-filled style and stunning vocal range, the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter came to national prominence in 2005 with the release of the critically acclaimed album  The Song Book of Micah . That project, which was released on  Bishop T.D. Jakes’   Dexterity Sounds/EMI Gospel  label, featured the instant smash, now classic anthem “Take My Life.” “I'm excited to be working with  Ken Pennell ,  Larry Blackwell , and the  Motown Gospel  family to take my ministry and career to the next level,” Stampley says. “It's great to be home with a new start, a new vision, a new passion, and a new sound that I'm ready to share with the world.” Sla...

  Greater Than  In Stores June 4 Tribbett Performed on BET’s Celebration of Gospel (Nashville, TN – April 8, 2013) – Motown Gospel/Kingdom Music recording artist Tye Tribbett’s new single “If He Did It Before…Same God” enters at #1 on iTunes. The single is also #17 on  Billboard ’s Hot Gospel Singles chart. And his Motown Gospel debut project,  Greater Than , will be in stores on June 4 (see attached CD cover). On the historic night of the launch of Motown Gospel at the Arc Theatre in Los Angeles, GRAMMY ® - nominated and multiple Stellar Award-winner, Tye Tribbett performed “If He Did It Before…Same God” and other new music from his Motown Gospel debut album,  Greater Than , for a standing room audience of over a 1,000 industry VIPs and supporters from all over the country. With additional performances by Tribbett’s label mates Smokie Norful, Kierra Sheard and Tasha Cobbs, the Motown Gospel showcase was streamed live to nearly 200,000 viewer...