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November 18, 2019 (Houston, TX) - Renowned songwriter, singer and beloved gospel artist Kathy Taylor returns with an all-new song  “God Is With Us.”  This new single featuring her vocal ensemble Favor, is their first in 10 years and advances their forthcoming album  CONFIDENCE . Taylor, well-regarded as one of Gospel music’s standards, consistently offers tried and true Gospel music that is both effectual and relevant. An accomplished Minister of Music, songwriter, producer, and community activist, Taylor's music, and the message she eloquently sings about inspires, uplifts, and heals the spirit and soul of mankind. This is most evident on the new song  “God Is With Us,”  a solemn, and reverent ballad. Available digitally today,  “God Is With Us,  serves as an essential reminder of God’s constant faithfulness, and love. This on-time song is exactly what is needed for today’s culture.  “Wherever you are in life; or whatever you have...

For the last decade or so, the SoCal-born-and-raised James has been releasing solo albums that span Folk, Country, Pop, Rock, ethnological and gently experimental realms, an intriguingly mixed bag of music that marked her as a crafter of that near-mythical California Sound. She's a smart, Pop-minded visionary unfettered by the rules of Pop tradition, offering music and a persona radiating a sun-warmed sense of the unconventional.   Sea Glass is a post modern Folk-Rock beauty that has been co-arranged by Sean O’Hagan (High Llamas, Stereolab, Super Furry Animals), who connected to James’ Topanga Canyon studio from London via transatlantic Skype sessions. To James' songs he brought a wondrous batch of his trademarked piquant string settings and all manner of unclichéd keyboard and guitar embellishments plus a lot of invaluable advice for James on how to freshen up her composing process, such as writing her songs on piano rather than her customary guitar . O’Hagan sees James as rou...

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 .  ...