::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Did you know that one of Mississippi's biggest and best music festivals will take place in Flowood, Mississippi ?  That's right, it is the Mississippi Stone Soul Picnic and it is on the way!  The Mississippi Stone Soul Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2010 , Labor Day weekend at Winner's Circle Park located in beautiful Flowood, MS .  The Mississippi Stone Soul Picnic will offer a day of fun, food and fellowship for the whole family. The Mississippi Stone Soul Picnic will consist of a "Free Christian Family" concert (3pm-8pm).  The "Free Christian Family" concert will feature performances by the biggest names in the world of Gospel and Christian music along with the best local and regional talent throughout Mississippi. This year's special guest includes the world renowned award-winning The Mississippi Mass Choir , Dorothy Norwood , The Canton Spirituals , The Christian Angels, The Joy Boys, Darrell Luster , Benjamin Con...

New Album From Multiple GRAMMY, Stellar, Dove Award Winner Features Special Guest Vocalists Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Take 6 Multiple GRAMMY, Stellar and Dove Award winner, Soul Train Award winner and double RIAA certified Gold-selling artist Israel Houghton highlights the greatest Gospel commandment with Love God. Love People. releasing August 31 on Integrity Music/Columbia Records.  Featuring the musically masterful energy that has become synonymous with Israel Houghton recordings, the album also reveals special guest appearances by Kirk Franklin , Fred Hammond and Take 6 ’s Claude V. McKnight, III , Mark Kibble and Joey Kibble , as well as song co-writes with Meleasa Houghton , Aaron Lindsey , Tommy Sims and Michael Gungor . As a worship leader, singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Israel is also known for his work as a master collaborator, drawing out the best performances from all those around him.  Having written or co-written 11 CCL...

Just two weeks after a suicide attempt, Fantasia Barrino appeared in an interview on Good Morning America Tuesday, the day of her latest CD release "Back to Me."  She told Robin Roberts that she was so tired of the drama in her life when she woke up at the hospital she thought after a suicide attempt, "It didn't work.  . . .still here in this hell hole."  It wasn't just the drama of finding out her lover Antaun Cook was still married, but she said it was also the pain, loneliness and frustrations that had accumulated over the 6 years post-American Idol that caused her to swallow a bottle of aspirin.

Ten Rallies To Hit Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. And Other Cities Atlanta, GA :  TV personality and syndicated radio host, Corey “ Coco Brother” Condrey, is on  the road with his STAND 2010 tour. STAND is an evangelistic campaign to raise awareness of Jesus Christ through love, encouragement and fellowship. Condrey is in a unique position to reach the urban audience of 15 to 54 year olds through his weekly BET television program “Lift Every Voice” and his syndicated radio show , “Coco Brother Live” that reaches 3 million listeners every weeknight. Since founding the STAND campaign in 2007, Condrey has held multiple STAND rallies that have drawn thousands of youth. The rallies draw thousands of youth to hear motivational messages and live performances by gospel stars such as Tye Tribbett and James Fortune who has one of the Top Ten gospel songs in America right now. From now through November 13th when this year’s campaign ends with a big rally at th...

Dr.Melinda Sapp, the wife of gospel artist Marvins Sapp, thought she was cancer free only to learn she still has stage four colon cancer.  Along with the Lighthouse Ministries family where Sapp pastors, the national church community has been asked to unite in prayer for First Lady Melinda's healing at least one hour a day. On Thursdays a conference line opens at 6 p.m..  for live corporate prayer.  

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  ...

"Everything fresh man! Everything fresh! Out with the old in with the new!," chants Tye Tribett on "Fresh", the single from his upcoming full CD release by the same title.  This is  the first project since the G. A. (Greater Anointing) split.  Has Tye backed by  the new group lost some flavor or is this just a different flavor?  Some folks on You Tube aren't feelin' it, saying the song is just not "him."  Take a listen and decide for your self. Tye Tribbett: FRESH