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  NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHEN I PRAY,” IS OUT TODAY   (Nashville, TN) – Chart-topping artist DOE releases a brand new single “When I Pray,” available now. Released by Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room Label in partnership with RCA Inspiration , the three-time GRAMMY ® nominated artist/songwriter/producer has written an uplifting ballad on “When I Pray,” the first of more new music to come in 2022.    DOE also released the official music video for “When I Pray,” which had a broadcast premiere airing on the BET Gospel, BET Soul, and BET Her channels, as well as on BET.com. She is performing live in Chicago at the Chicago Bulls’ January 14th evening game vs. the Golden State Warriors, singing the national anthem.       Recently celebrating a #1 hit for her single “Brighter,” which topped Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart, DOE continues to deliver inspiration to others, and advocate for self-care and spiritual renewal in the new year, with her l...

The Music Legend Shares His Journey of Love, Music, Loss, Grief, and His Bout with Depression, Mental Illness and His Obsession with Suicide (Washington, DC) – Multiple Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and author,  Richard Smallwood,  released his memoir   TOTAL PRAISE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY ,  with the Foreword written by Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad on November 11, 2019, two weeks before his 71 st  birthday. In TOTAL PRAISE, Smallwood chronicles his life as a musician and composer and the highs and lows of his music career. He also shares his journey of love, loss, grief, and his bouts of depression, mental illness and his obsession with suicide. Published by Godzchild Publication, TOTAL PRAISE is available on digital retail outlets, including   Amazon ,  Amazon Kindle ,  Apple , and  Barnes & Noble . TOTAL PRAISE also documents his humble beginnings from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, to his love of music as...

  Nashville, TN  – Chart-topper Koryn Hawthorne continues to amass a series of firsts, garnering nods for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with triple nominations across all Gospel categories: Top Gospel Artist, Top Gospel Album (Unstoppable) , and Top Gospel Song (“Won’t He Do It”) . Fresh off first-time wins at the Stellar Awards and NAACP Image Awards , the inspirational vocal phenom took home a Stellar Award for “Won’t He Do It” as Music Video of the Year (director: Casey Cross), and an Image Award for Unstoppable as Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary) . Hawthorne also made her second consecutive appearance performing on the Stellar Awards main stage this year.   Hawthorne has celebrated a record-breaking year, by setting a new record for a female artist at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart for 41 weeks with her smash hit, “Won’t He Do It.” Additionally, she earned a #1 debut on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart for ...

buzzz worthy. . . Jersey City, N.J. - There's an exiting new contemporary gospel singer on the scene named Orlando Vick who is ready to impact the globe with his dynamic gifts as an exhorter and minister in song. The 25-year old Jersey boy's bouncy new radio single "Nothing Like You" (Fearless Entertainment) is now downloadable on all major digital music platforms such as iTunes and Google Play. The adrenaline-rush song of praise was produced by two-time Grammy® Award winner Kevin Bond who has collaborated with gospel personalities ranging from Kirk Franklin to Yolanda Adams, as well as, working on "The Prince of Egypt" motion picture soundtrack.   "Sitting under his tutelage has impacted my creative mind musically, spiritually, creatively, and productively," Vick says of Bond. "I also gained a level of professionalism that makes me mindful in how to work. He's hardcore, no non-sense and that has rubbed off on me so. My matu...

buzzz worthy. . . Album Features Chart-Topping Lead Single “Intentional” and 11 Other Tracks   NEW YORK, NY – October 9, 2015 – Anticipation is high for new music from RCA Inspiration artist Travis Greene, as he releases his major label debut album THE HILL , on Friday, October 30 th .  THE HILL , a soaring, alternatively soothing and triumphant tribute to God, features 12 tracks driven by the chart-topping lead single “Intentional.”  Pre-order THE HILL today and instantly receive four tracks from the new album.   Recorded before a packed crowd in Charlotte NC, THE HILL delivers the powerful music experience of Greene’s captivating live performances, driven by his searing vocals,  and moving songwriting that have garnered him ongoing accolades from peers and fans.  Creating a distinctive sound that incorporates several genres, from contemporary Christian to gospel and reggae, Greene has penned a diverse collection of uplifting anthems with son...

buzzz worthy. . . "I thought this was the end for me.  Never thought I'd see my destiny.  Now I'm looking over top of the valley.  Standing on victory." Sherry  Moses from the single, "Standing on Victory"   Talent comes in many forms and gospel artist Sherry Moses has been blessed with a double dose of it. Moses is an ambassador for the Kingdom of God, serving as both a ministry leader and recording artist. Minister Moses will soon release her debut EP entitled “Standing On Victory,” and is on a mission to spread the WORD and the good news. “I am so excited to release my debut EP, Standing On Victory ,” said Moses. “It is a special project that is near and dear to my heart. I am eager for people to hear my music and I know it will provide much comfort in the midst of challenges, as much as it has comforted me.” Moses’ new project, “Standing On Victory,” was produced by Dinavon Bythwood and includes writing contributions from many talented p...