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buzzz worthy. . . URBAN CONTEMPORARY GROUP ANTHONY NELSON & THE OVERCOMERS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “LOVE JESUS, LOVE PEOPLE” ON JANUARY 29, 2016   Baton Rouge, LA: A dynamic new urban contemporary gospel group Anthony Nelson & The Overcomers is ready to explode on to the national landscape with its debut album “Love Jesus, Love People” releasing on iTunes and all major digital retail sites on January 29, 2016. The head-bobbing radio single “Dedicate” is making a quick path up the Billboard and Mediabase gospel radio airplay charts with an intoxicating vibe that sways between Smooth Jazz and Adult R&B. View Lyric Video on Vevo:  http://www.vevo.com/watch/FR1A91501713 .   The group’s rhythm is a blend of Bebe & CeCe Winans’ inspirational R&B (Listen to “Give Me A Clean Heart”) and the 1970s-era group The Soul Children’s deep soul gospel harmonies (check out “Love My Enemies”). It’s ...

buzzz worthy. . .   Releasing On August 26 th , Gospel Project Features Guest Artists Shirley Murdock, Preashea Hilliard and John Wilds   (Orlando, FL) – August 26, 2014 – Churches nationwide are capturing Sunday morning worship and bottling it in a CD, an experience that worshippers can have long after Sunday morning has passed.  Majestic Life Church has provided an unparalleled church experience featuring a singing aggregation known as Majestic Praise, in a brand new CD,  Access Granted .  Presented by renowned speaker, gifted author and Majestic Life Church’s pastor, Riva Tims, the CD not only showcases the talents of members of her own praise team, but also other notable figures in Gospel music.  Joining Majestic Praise are three guest artists: Shirley Murdock, Preashea Hilliard and John Wilds.   Access Granted  is the first release out of the gate from Zion Records and is currently available where digital music is sold. ...

buzzz worthy. . . "A Lil' Louder (Clap Your Hands)" mixes gospel, R&B and soul in a powerful  song described as the modern-day "Miracle Worker." (Indianapolis, IN; Tyscot Music & Entertainment; August 15, 2014) Yes. You've heard the buzz that the legendary Rance Allen Group has been in the studio and the group's debut single "A Lil' Louder (Clap Your Hands)" is nothing less than a gospel hit. Fans of the Stellar award-winning Rance Allen Group (RAG) will hear a fresh, new sound from one of the most successful gospel trios in history. Backed by the stratospheric falsetto of Bishop Rance and brothers Thomas and Steve, "A Lil' Louder" will excite loyal fans and attract new listeners who crave the kind of gospel sound that makes it impossible to stay seated. The single sets the tone for the much anticipated RAG project. "We know this song will make anybody listening get on up, clap their hands, and prais...

buzzz worthy. . . SPECIAL BUNDLE INCLUDES AUTOGRAPHED BOOKLET, CUSTOMIZED POSTER AND INSTANT DOWNLOAD As part of the roll out for Smokie Norful's forthcoming  release,  FOREVER YOURS,  Tre'Myles Music / Motown Gospel, is offering a pre-order incentive for the ultimate Smokie Norful fan.  "The Forever Yours CD"  bundle (in digital and physical formats) is now available for pre-order on  www.smokienorful.com   A must have for any fan,  "The Forever Yours CD"  bundle will include a CD, autographed booklet and a limited edition 18x24 Smokie Norful poster for $21.98. The poster is a specially crafted and customized piece featuring the names of Norful's biggest fans. Anyone who purchases the exclusive bundle during the pre-order advance period will have their name added to the poster. The deadline for inclusion on the poster is   Monday, July 21 at  12 pm EST.    FOREVER YOURS  may still be purchased afte...

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin Jennifer Holliday performs at the 29th Annual Stellar Awards. Vocal powerhouse Jennifer Holliday has re-emerged after a 23 year hiatus with a  new CD entitled "The Song Is You."  The original Dream Girl told hosts of "Th e View" that after she lost 200 lbs. the industry "didn't know what to do with me." Holliday has battled clin ical depression, MS and financial setbacks, but says her fai th carried her through the tough times. Guest host  Mario Cantone addressed the fact that the "You're Gonna Love Me' singer was not cast in the film version "Dream Girls" and she shrugged it off saying not being included did not bother her.  A true inspiration, Holliday has come out of all of her challenges looking and sounding incredible. " God is a real answer for me," replied the vocalist when asked how she endured those dark days. "The Song Is You" is Hollidays debut on Shanaci...

  Two Simultaneously Released Singles are Heating Up Radio: “I Smile” is #1 Most Added at Gospel Radio, #2 Most Added at Urban AC “I Am” is #2 Most Added at Gospel Radio CD In Stores March 22, 2011   Franklin Joins Steve Harvey on the Gospel Comedy Tour  , Steve Harvey (New York, New York – February 8, 2011) -- Multiple GRAMMY ® , Stellar and Dove Award winner Kirk Franklin releases his 12th CD, Hello Fear , on March 22, 2011. Hello Fear is an innovative musical offering that showcases Franklin’s growth and maturation both creatively and personally, while still boasting his creative genius of combining various styles and genres of music into his own unique, definitively gospel sound.     He has teamed again with five of the most sought after vocalists in the music industry—Isaac Carree, Anaysha Figueroa, Nikki Ross, Charmaine Swimpson and Eric Moore—to create the inimitable harmonies for which his music is known. The result is a Kirk Frank...

Young Quartet King’s New CD Will Hits Stores Tuesday, January 25th Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson is by far the most successful quartet singer of his generation. The man behind quartet hits such as “Send A Revival” and “Let Go and Let God” has a new album with his group, The Spiritual Voices, in the works. It’s entitled, " Back 2 Basics ," and is scheduled to hit stores in the first quarter of 2011. The mellow R&B-flavored radio single, “ True Love ,” is currently #23 on the Radio & Records gospel airplay chart and climbing. “Over the years, I’ve put my trust in a lot of people and they let me down,” Johnson confesses. “I had to go back and realize that Jesus Christ is the only true love who will never let me down.” “I call the album Back 2 Basics because my group is known for doing traditional music that everybody can listen to,” Johnson explains. “My record label started bringing in producers and songwriters with a different sound than mine to expand m...

Veteran Vocalist Bows New CD June 8, 2010 After two decades backing up the likes of Mariah Carey, James Ingram and the Isley Brothers, Elaine Norwood is standing in the spotlight. After years of paying her dues, Norwood has her first bona fide national hit. The dramatic ballad “He’s Still Working On Me” is #19 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and building momentum. “A lot of people think that when you get saved that you are perfect and that you have no more trials,” Norwood says. “They make idols out of ordinary people but this let’s people know that in spite of what they used to be or what they used to do – God is still working on us. We’re striving towards perfection. When you make a mistake, don’t throw in the towel because God forgives. We will be perfected when He comes back.” On her vibrant, forthcoming fourth CD, Released (Highly Favored Music), Norwood shows all the dimensions to her dynamic personality. Her father, Rev. Charles Norwood, joins her on their remake of Rev. J...