Start of the New Year with The Word Network in Memphis, Tennessee. The Word Network will begin its New Year’s Eve Celebration at the historic Mason Temple, the world headquarters of the Church of God in Christ at 11 pm EST TONIGHT. (more…)
Archive for December, 2012
The Word Network Brings in the New Year in Memphis
Monday, December 31st, 2012EMI Gospel Celebrates 20 Years of Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers
Monday, December 31st, 2012
Its hard to imagine that its been 20 years since Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers burst onto the scene with A Songwriter’s Point of View. The singing aggregation was warmly received and set a standard endearing themselves as one of Gospel Music’s most beloved artists.
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Sings at Presidential Inauguration
Monday, December 31st, 2012
The Grammy award winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir under the direction of Carol Cymbala will be featured performers at the 57th Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies on the West Front of the United States Capitol on January 21st.
Shirley Caesar Eulogizes Inez Andrews
Monday, December 31st, 2012Stellar Awards To Broadcast LIVE on GMC
Saturday, December 29th, 2012
For the first time in its 28th year history, the 2013 Stellar Awards will broadcast LIVE on GMC ( formerly the Gospel Music Channel).
Kevin Bond Releases ” A Song Of Hope”
Saturday, December 29th, 2012
2012 has proven to be a year for the record books. In light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, CT, GRAMMY Award Winning Producer Kevin Bond has released a new single entitled, “A Song Of Hope” from his upcoming album “Center Stage”. (more…)
Release Date Set For Tasha Cobbs Album
Saturday, December 29th, 2012
EMI Gospel Recording Artist Tasha Cobbs has released her album cover and release date. “Grace” will hit stores and online digital outlets on February 5, 2013. Ever since her performance of “Break Every Chain” at Bishop T.D. Jakes “Woman Thou Art Loosed” the single has become a fan favorite on social media and hit #1 on the iTunes Gospel charts. Tasha is slated to join Bishop Jakes and The Potter’s House Church in Dallas for watch night service.
“Grace” was recorded live in June of 2012 at NCC Safe Harbor in Montgomery, AL and will be Cobbs first major label debut. She released an independent project in 2010.
Pastor Barbara Best Passes
Saturday, December 29th, 2012
Pastor Barbara Best of the BL and S Singers has passed away. With her gift acknowledged early on, she appeared before large audiences at the early age of 10 . Barbara Best sang with several groups around the Washington, DC area before organizing Barbara Best and the Deliverance Singers in 1966. It was from this group that BL and S was birthed (representative of the first initials of Barbara Best, Lois Tillery and Sylvia Wayman).
Where Are They Now? Ronzel Pretlow
Friday, December 28th, 2012Ronzel Pr
etlow. While the name may or may not be familiar to you, his voice most certainly is. The son of a preacher with an amazing musical gift, Ronzel Pretlow was introduced to the world via Bishop Carlton Pearson’s Live at Azusa 4 CD in 2001. The song was his original composition Overflow. It was an immediate HIT.
Israel Houghton’s “It’s Not Over” Hits #1 on Gospel Singles Chart
Friday, December 28th, 2012
With 2012 wrapping up, its evident that the saints of GOD are holding fast to the message “It’s Not Over”. Israel Houghton’s latest hit with James Fortune, and Pastor Jason Nelson from his latest release “Jesus At The Center” has hit #1 on the Gospel Singles Chart. Israel will perform the song on the 2013 Stellar Awards in Nashville, and currently has two Grammy Nominations.