Smokie Norful is preparing for the release of his first new project in five years. Forever Yours features production from Aaron Lindsey, Tony Dixon, Derek D.O.A. Allen, Elvis Williams (Blac Elvis) and Warryn Campbell. No Greater Love, the first single from the CD is making impact at radio and is currently in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Songs Gospel chart. Forever Yours hits retail and digital outlets on August 5th.
Archive for June, 2014
Smokie Norful Releases Forever Yours August 5th
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014Micah Stampley Makes June Issue of Ebony Magazine
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Motown Gospel recording artist Micah Stampley has made a name for himself as a singer, but few get to see the intricate part he plays in home and family life. Stampley is featured in the June edition of Ebony Magazine as husband to his manager/wife Heidi, father of 5, dog owner and the family culinary expert. As the children also share their father’s love for music and singing, Micah also finds time to coach them in various sports, including basketball and track. The Black Music Month Special Edition of Ebony Magazine is on newsstands now.
Chicago Honors Its Own With Chicago Gospel Music Awards
Thursday, June 12th, 2014The city of Chicago 
can make its boast in that it is the birthplace of Gospel Music and the host city of the largest free outdoor Gospel Music festival in the world. Chicago was the starting point for many Gospel Greats including Rev. James Cleveland, Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews and Reverend Milton Brunson’s Thompson Community Singers. Today, Ricky Dillard, Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence, Jonathan McReynolds and Anita Wilson all call Chicago home. The Gospel Community will honor its very own on Friday, July 13th with the first annual Chicago Gospel Music Awards. The event will honor local Chicago gospel artists as well as pay tribute to legends Reverend Clay Evans, the late Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Barrett Sisters.
New Music From Minister Keith Pringle
Thursday, June 12th, 2014On the heels of the celebration of the Pentecostal Community Choir’s 35th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion Concert comes word of a new single from PCC founder and GOSPEL legend, Minister Keith Pringle. Pringle burst into the 
music scene while accompanying Rev. James Cleveland and the Salem Baptist Church Choir of Omaha, Nebraska. As the choir was singing I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired, Rev. Cleveland uttered the words “sing it for me, Keith”, and Pringle’s singing career was birthed. For the new single, Minister Pringle teams up with noted songwriters V. Michael McKay, Carlton Burgess and producer Garland Miche Waller for The Worst Is Over. The new single has been released to radio and Pringle returns to the studio to work on a full project with a tentative release date for early 2015.
Bill Moss Jr, Ready For Action
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Detroit seems to be bursting at the seams with GOSPEL (and giving Chicago, Dallas/Houston and DC/Maryland/Virginia a run for their money). Making his return to the music scene is Bill Moss, Jr., the older brother of J Moss and nephew of the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. For the elder Moss, music is his birthright. His parents, Bill and Essie Moss made an impact in Gospel music with their group Bill Moss and the Celestials. Bill and J began their musical careers early on recording as The Moss Brothers. In 2008, Bill made his solo debut with Manifested Favor, which made its way to #27 on the Billboard Gospel chart.
Bill makes a statement with his new single, Wrestle All Day. As Jacob wrestled into the hours of the night declaring, “I will not let you go unless you bless me”, Moss encourages believers to hold on to God with the same fervor and dedication. The new single is available now.
Paul Porter Enlists Ruben Studdard & LeAndria Johnson For New Single
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
American Idol alum Ruben Studdard and Sunday Best winner LeAndria Johnson join Paul Porter for the remake of I Want To Know What Love Is, the new single from F.R.E.E., his debut project for Smokie Norful’s TreMyles Music imprint. The song is already making headway at radio and is available online via iTunes and other digital outlets.
The Walls Group & Tasha Page Lockhart Join Tye Tribbett Tour
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
The Walls Group and Tasha Page-Lockhart will join Grammy winner Tye Tribbett on the 12 city Kirk Franklin Present Tye Tribbett Tour visiting House of Blues venues across the country. Lockhart, a BET Sunday Best winner released her first single, “Different” and is gearing up for the release of her solo debut album, Here Right Now available on August 5. Following the success of their hit single, “Perfect People,” The Walls Group is slated to release Love On The Radio, a fo
ur-track digital EP, on June 17 followed by their full disc, Fast Forward on September 2.
“I am so thrilled to be able to present the first two artists from my label, Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA, as the opening acts on this tour,” said Kirk Franklin. “The Walls Group and Tasha Page-Lockhart are tremendous artists who shine in the live setting. I cannot wait for audiences across the nation to experience the power of their new music.”
Chanel Haynes Makes Her Solo Debut
Thursday, June 12th, 2014Chanel Haynes of Trin-i-Tee 5:7 launches her solo debut with CD Trin-i-tee 5:7 According To Chanel on June 17th. Chanel continues her collaboration with longtime friend and producer PJ Morton 
with the lead single Repay, which is gaining airplay at radio. The CD remains true to form featuring the signature sound of Trin-i-tee 5:7, while at the same time casting Chanel in a new light as not just a solo artist, but also as a songwriter and producer.
“I am truly excited about this album for so many reasons,” said Chanel. It reminds me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I feel so blessed and empowered to be an example to young artists who carry God- inspired dreams in their hearts.”
Richard Smallwood Prepares For August Live Recording
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014
Richard Smallwood announced details of his upcoming live recording via social media today. Anthology Live will take place on August 23rd at the Evangel Cathedral in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Joining Smallwood and Vision will be former Richard Smallwood singers Dottie Jones (He Won’t Leave You, I Love The Lord, I’ve Come Too Far) and Angela Winbush.
New Music From Anointed’s Steve Crawford
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014
Steve Crawford has been blessed to travel the country as a founding member of the seven time Dove Award and two time Stellar Award winning urban contemporary group Anointed. Weekly, he can be found drawing people into the presence of God as part of the worship team at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. About a year ago, Steve Crawford embarked upon a new adventure assembling his first solo CD. His first single, I’m a Believer is now available digitally.