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buzzz worthy. . . VASHAWN MITCHELL, CELEBRATES NEW ALBUM 'SECRET PLACE: LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA'  IN STORES / ONLINE TODAY Secret Place Tour Kicks Off In Chicago November 9 VaShawn Mitchell releases his 7th album,  "Secret Place: Live In South Africa,"  today. The highly-anticipated project has garnered buzz over the last several months spurned on by the popular hit single "Joy." "Secret Place: Live In South Africa"  was recorded at the famed MOSAÏEK TEATRO in Fairland, Gauteng, South Africa (a suburb of Johannesburg). The concert incorporated the beauty, power and sounds of South Africa with a prominent sound of worship that has become VaShawn's signature. The atmosphere and energy from the South African audience reflected the globalization of Gospel music and unifying power of wo rship. VaShawn hits the road kicking off his  Secret Place Tour  in his hometown of Chicago on November 9th. Dates and ...

buzzz worthy. . . GET JOY!  VASHAWN MITCHELL’S DELIGHTFUL SINGLE ‘JOY’  AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS  First Single From Mitchell’s Historic South African  Recording Goes On Sale  New Music Video Debuts On Vevo June 24, 2016 (New York, NY) — Get Joy! VaShawn Mitchell to release new song “Joy,” to all digital platforms today. The bright and exuberant song is already connecting with audiences around the globe. Since its intro on Facebook Live a few weeks ago, “Joy” has made an immediate impact online and at radio. The feel-good song feels like a breath of fresh air in today’s  difficult times. Along with the release of the single on digital platforms, Mitchell will  also make the official music video available on VEVO on Friday 6/24.    “Joy” is the first single off the anticipated new album, SECRET PLACE , which was recorded in South Africa. This extraordinary...

buzzz worthy. . . April 21, 2015 (New York, NY) - Hot off the heels on winning her first Stellar Award, Tiffany Joy McGhee (TiffJoy), announces new deal with VaShawn Mitchell's new company, Walkway Music Group, a division of VMan Entertainment.  TiffJoy penned and is featured on the title track to Ricky Dillard's successful 2014 album "Amazing" for which sherecently won the Stellar Award for "Song of the Year."  "Amazing," had an impressive run at radio last year holding the number one spot on the Billboard singles chart for 30 consecutive weeks.  An epic worship ballad, McGhee proves herself as an emerging songwriter, singer and worshipper. In partnership with Tyscot Records, award-winner, producer and top selling artist VaShawn Mitchell will release McGhee's debut single "The Promise" under Walkway Music Group/VMan Entertainment. "The Promise" will be available this Summer and McGhee's full...

  November 10, 2014 (New York, NY) - VaShawn Mitchell's all new album,  UNSTOPPABLE , in stores today November 10, 2014. More than a labor of love  UNSTOPPABLE  is new music and a new movement. VaShawn hopes to encourage all who listen to Be Great and Be Unstoppable. In support of the release, VaShawn will be making several appearances over the next few weeks. VaShawn will celebrate tomorrow night in his hometown of Chicago with the "The UNSTOPPABLE Experience," at the DuSable Museum.  He will also make stops in New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Richmond and Charlotte. Check his website for details. "Unstoppable is not about being invincible, it's really about understanding who you are in Heaven, who you are on this earth," said Mitchell. "God knows our ending before our beginning and I created the music to tell one big story that I hope empowers people." The  UNSTOPPABLE  album offers a universal sound; one that marries contempo...

buzzz worthy. . . ( Nashville , TN – August 16, 2012) – Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY ® nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This , August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey , IL . Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD + DVD, which features 13 songs, three live performance videos, and exclusive behind-the-scene footage. Fans can also purchase the Limited Deluxe Edition package, which is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and contains the CD + DVD plus a T-shirt. Fans can now pre-order the new album at Wal-Mart, iTunes and Amazon. The first single, “Turning Around For Me,” enters at #5 this week on Billboard ’s Top Singles chart. At Wal-Mart, the exclusive single contains a unique QR Code. By scanning the code using an Android or Iphone compatible device, fans are granted access to exclusive video streams and more. Mitchell’s promo tour kicks off in...

buzzz worthy. . . St. Louis Native, Amber Bullock and Dallas Native Andrea Helms Named As This Season’s Finalists SUNDAY BEST Winners Commemorate the Late Mahalia Jackson’s 100 th Birthday with a Special Tribute NEW YORK — September 7, 2011— BET’s gospel reality competition, SUNDAY BEST , is close to naming the winner of season 4.  After auditioning thousands of hopefuls from around the country and narrowing down the top 20 contestants, only two remain standing. In a special 2-hour finale On Sunday, September 11 at 8:00 p.m.*, Finalists Amber Bullock , 25, from St. Louis, Missouri and Andrea Helms , 37, from Dallas, Texas will compete for a national recording contract with Music World Gospel, a cash prize, a brand new 2011 Ford Explorer and the coveted title of SUNDAY BEST.  The 9-week singing competition with gospel greats Kirk Franklin as host along with Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary, and Pastor Donnie McClurkin as judges will allow viewers to vote for their...

Nashville, TN (November 23, 2010) - Since the release of VaShawn Mitchell's  TRIUMPHANT  CD, it has never slowed down.  It has continued to climb up the charts reaching its peak this week with the hit single , "Nobody Greater,"  reaching Number 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Radio chart and the R&R Gospel Top 30 singles chart. "Nobody Greater," has quickly become the Worship Song of the Year. Its  triumphant  sound is led by Mitchell and has resonated with the church, simply stating, "there is nobody greater than God." On the heels of a whirlwind promotional tour that included major cities Washington DC, Chicago, Charlotte, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta and Houston, people all over the nation are chanting "Nobody Greater," demonstrating the song's powerful message.  In addition to the radio success of  "Nobody Greater,"  the single is holding the number 1 sales position at amazon.com . VaShawn Mitchell's ...

VaShawn Mitchell highly anticipated new project, TRIUMPHANT, soars to the top of Billboard's Top Gospel Chart, debuting at number two.  Coming in at Number 2 on the top Gospel Albums Chart, TRIUMPHANT marks Mitchell's best first week overall scan. This successful first week is being supported by a both industry and consumer acclaim. Mitchell celebrated the release with release concerts in both hometowns with sold out shows in Atlanta and Chicago. TRIUMPHANT is the number one Gospel album on iTunes and has set the standard from contemporary choir albums.  The effortless blend of strong vocals and production makes TRIUMPHANT one of the summer's best releases.   Along with the standout first single, "Nobody Greater," other notable tracks include "His Blood Still Works," featuring Lisa Page Brooks; the upbeat "Chasing After You," and the encouraging "Be Fruitful."   "Nobody Greater" Awesome Worship Single  ...