Some Highlights Of What’s Happening In The Gospel Music Industry!!

Written by: Nakiyah Hayling

May 9th, 2012

Mary Mary released their highly anticipated new project titled “Go Get It” on May 8th, but they also appeared on Good Morning America (ABC) to millions of viewers this morning . They also informed viewers that their popular reality tv series “Mary Mary” has been picked up for a 2nd season by Wetv. Congratulations to them as they continue to “Go Get It” and spread the Gospel to even more people. Let’s continue to support these ladies by picking up their new project and tuning in their reality television series Thursdays at 9pm EST on Wetv.

 

 

 

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The KINGS Men Tour

Written by: Martin Williams

May 3rd, 2012

 

 

This is the tour that you don’t want to miss! Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, and Pastor Marvin Sapp live on one stage! 4 of GOSPEL’s leading men are hitting the road in September, hitting 15 cities across the United States. Combined and individually these artist have received numerous awards and sold millions of albums worldwide.  Each artist have given the GOSPEL community timeless worship and praise anthems. The idea of them all coming together on one stage…one word… ELECTRIFYING!

The tour kicks off September 16th in Phoenix Arizona, and tickets go on sale May at Ticketmaster May 8th! You definitely want to be in the building for this!

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Deitrick Haddon Releases New Music & A New Movie “A Beautiful Soul”

Written by: Nakiyah Hayling

May 1st, 2012

Gospel recording artist Deitrick Haddon in partnership with Tyscot Records, Releve Entertainment, and his own production company Manhaddon Entertainment released a new music project today titled ”Deitrick Haddon Presents the Voices Of Unity: A Beautiful Soul“. The music is inspired by the motion picture “A Beautiful Soul”, which is coming to select theaters across the country on Friday May 4th, 2012. The project features one of the best voices in R&B and some of the most well known voices in Urban & Contemporary Gospel. Faith Evans, Kierra Sheard, Nikki Pots, Jor’el Quinn of 21:03, Jasion Champion, Candy West, and Canton Jones are some of the wonderful talent featured on the project. It’s definitely worth the purchase! You can check in on Deitrick’s Facebook and Twitter pages for details about theaters that will be showing “A Beautiful Soul” this weekend. After the success of Deitrick’s first feature film “Blessed And Cursed“, which was a straight to DVD release that was later picked up by the Gospel Music Channel and Showtime Networks. Deitrick is continuing to blaze a trail as a Gospel recording artist starring in and producing a major film. Let’s support this effort and show up this weekend in theaters to see “A Beautiful Soul”.

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Have You Heard? New Music from Lowell Pye – Alright

Written by: Gregory Gay

April 25th, 2012

 

Is this is where I declare that I am a dyed-in-the-wool Lowell Pye fan (as in fanatic)?????? Read the rest of this entry »

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EPM Music Group Readies for the Debut of Chrystal Rucker

Written by: Gregory Gay

April 16th, 2012

Earnest Pugh recently announced the signing of Gospel powerhouse Chrystal Rucker to his EPM Music Group roster.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Mary Mary New CD in Stores May 8th!

Written by: Martin Williams

April 13th, 2012

 

The ladies are lighting up reality television on Thursday nights on  their self titled show on WeTV, but they’ve gotten something even better for you, a NEW Album! Get ready for  Mary Mary’s new album, “Go Get It”, in stores May 8th! The new music video for the title track will debut April 19th and was directed by industry veteran Darren Grant.

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Deitrick Haddon’s New Movie “A Beautiful Soul” Set To Premiere In Select Cities!

Written by: Nakiyah Hayling

April 13th, 2012

                                                                                    Deitrick Haddon debuts his new movie “A Beautiful Soul” in select cities on May 4th, 2012. Haddon is debuting his film through Tyscot/Manhaddon Films and Releve Entertainment. Deitrick’s acting debut was featured in the 2010 film “Blessed& Cursed” which aired on GMC (Gospel Music Channel) and Showtime Networks. Haddon will also host “A Beautiful Soul Experience: Fan Appreciation Tour” during the week of the movie’s national release. The soundtrack for the project will be released on May 1st, 2012 and will feature original music from Deitrick Haddon, Voices Of Unity, Kierra Sheard, Canton Jones, Faith Evans, and more. The film opens at select AMC theaters on May 4th.

 Here are some locations where you can attend a free screening of ”A Beautiful Soul” prior to the May 4th national release:

Chicago, IL – April 16th 6:30pm

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

4543 S. Princeton Ave.

Chicago, Il. 60609

 

Detroit, MI- April 17th 6:30pm

Christian Tabernacle Church

26555 Franklin Road Southfield, MI 48033

 

Baltimore, MD – April 24th 6:30pm

Manifest Wonders Christian Center

3600 EDMONDSON AVE. BALTIMORE, MD 21229

 

Indianapolis, IN – May 1st (check in on Deitrick Haddon’s FB site for time)

Mount Carmel Church

9610 East 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46235

 

Dallas, TX – May 2nd (check in on Deitrick Haddon’s FB site for time)

Address: 1400 N. Hampton Road

Desoto, Texas 75115

 

Los Angeles-May 3rd (check in on Deitrick Haddon’s FB site for time)

Director’s Guild of America

7920 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046.

 

Dates and venues for NYC and Philadephia TBA, so check in on FB/twitter for more details. Support this great endeavor in theaters May 4th, 2012.

 

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JJ Hairston and YP hits #1 On Billboard Charts

Written by: Martin Williams

April 11th, 2012

Do you have the #1 Gospel album in the country? If not, what are you waiting on! Congratulations goes out to JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, their latest album “After This” debut at #1 on Billboard, making it the groups biggest debut to date. The new album features guests Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, Pastor John P.Kee, James Fortune, and more. When asked about how he feels about the debut,  with a grateful heart Hairston says,”Thank You all for the support and continue to spread the word”.

#AfterThis is available online and in stores nationwide on Light Records .

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Mary Mary Hosts Pr-Screening Of Their New Reality TV Series on WEtv in NYC!

Written by: Nakiyah Hayling

March 28th, 2012

On March 27th, 2012 Gospel duo Mary Mary (Erica & Tina Campbell) hosted a pre-screening event of their new reality TV series “Mary Mary”  is set to premiere on Thursday March 29th, 2012 at 10pm on the WETv cable network. The event included a cocktail hour, screening of the first episode, and a Q&A session after the screening. Some major and smaller media outlets were in attendance, and there was a broad scope of media entities–not just Gospel. Mary Mary are the first Gospel artists to have a feature reality TV series on a non-faith based network. This is groundbreaking and exciting. The event was a wonderful coming together of mediums to Read the rest of this entry »

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Jessica Reedy Set To Appear on 106 & Park on BET TONIGHT at 6:00pm!!

Written by: Nakiyah Hayling

March 28th, 2012

Light Records/eOne Entertainment recording artist Jessica Reedy is set to appear on 106 & Park on BET tonight at 6pm. Tune in to hear her talk about her debut project “From The Heart “, her performance on BET’s “Celebration of Gospel” broadcast (which is set to air April 1st, 2012), and more. Check her out this evening and support Gospel music!

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