Archive for February, 2016
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
Get ready to
relive the joy and celebration as the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards air on TV One on Sunday, February 21st. Taped in Atlanta, the show paid tribute to Gospel icons Bebe and CeCe Winans as well as sister duo Mary Mary. Performers include Marvin Winans, Jonathan McReynolds, Tamela Mann, Ricky Dillard and New G featuring Tiff Joy and many others. Check your local listings for time and station information in your area.
Check out our pics from the event here 2016 BMI Trailblazer Awards Pics
Tags: Amazing, BeBe and CeCe, bmi trailblazers, Marvin Winans, Mary Mary, Ricky Dillard and New G, Tiff Joy
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
The Stellar Awards, dubbed the biggest night in Gospel music will make a triumphant return to Las Vegas Nevada in the Orleans Arena on February 20th. Also making a return for hosting duties are comedian Rickey Smiley and actress/daytime talk show host Sherri Shepherd. The Stellar Awards will make its broadcast premiere on TV One during the week of March 6, before entering syndication reaching 150 stations in 125 markets between March and April. (more…)
Tags: Central City Productions, Don Jackson, Joe Ligon, Marabeth Gentry, Olanda Draper, Rickey Smiley, Sherri Shepherd, Stellar Awards
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
RCA Inspiration did the happy dance when the envelopes were opened at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, February 15th as they took home Grammy statues in two categories. Kirk Franklin received his 10th Grammy for Best Gospel Performance/Song for his hit single “Wanna Be Happy?” and Israel Houghton was awarded his 6th Grammy in the category of Best Gospel Album for Covered: Alive In Asia.
“We are very proud of Kirk and Israel and their honors from The Recording Academy at this year’s GRAMMY® Awards,” said Geo Bivins, General Manager of RCA Inspiration. “We congratulate the innovating and inspiring work that they have done and continue to do.”
Tags: Fo Yo Soul, Israel and New Breed, Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion, RCA Inspiration, RGM-New Breed Music, Wanna Be Happy
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Monday, February 15th, 2016

Make sure you tune in to the show before the show and watch Gospel at the Grammys! The legendary Fairfield Four & Tasha Cobbs will be performing live on the Premier Ceremony at 3pm EST at http://live.grammy.com/ (more…)
Tags: gospel, Grammy's, live, online
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Saturday, February 13th, 2016

Tasha Cobbs Performing, “Put A Praise On It” at the 2016 Celebration of Gospel
All roads lead to Las Vegas, NV as the countdown begins for the 31st Annual Stellar Awards. For over thirty years this event has honored the best and brightest in Gospel music for their contribution to the art of Gospel Music. The biggest names in this genre have been awarded with high honors such as “Female Vocalist Of The Year”, “Producer Of The Year”, and “Song Of The Year”.
Well… I thought what if we had some FUN and make up some Fantasy Categories with this year nominees to make you laugh and have some FUN! (more…)
Tags: Al Green, Anthony Brown and Group Therapy, Big Shiz, Erica Campbell, Jonthan McReynolds, Kirk Franklin, Lexi Allen, Tasha Cobbs
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Saturday, February 13th, 2016

In 2015, Stellar Awards Founder and Executive Producer Don Jackson introduced the Stellar Awards Honors paying tribute to individuals who have been trailblazers and trendsetters in Gospel music. The inaugural honorees included Pastor Shirley Caesar, Byron Cage, Clifton Davis, Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans, Dottie Peoples, Ricky Dillard, Vicki Mack Lataillade, Dr. Leonard Scott and Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones. (more…)
Tags: Central City Productions, Don Jackson, Jonathan Slocumb, Marvin Sapp, Stellar Awards, Stellar Awards Honors, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams
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Friday, February 12th, 2016

JJ Hairston and Anthony Brown
So while you’re in Vegas, since you won’t be gambling *wink*, you’ll have plenty of time to eat! We’ve checked in with some of our favorite artists to see where they like to break bread in Las Vegas. (more…)
Tags: Anthony Brown, artists, Casey J, food, JJ Hairston, stellar guide, Travis Greene, VaShawn Mitchell
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Thursday, February 11th, 2016
GOSPELflava joins others around the country mourning the passing of Donald Lawrence and Tri City Singers’ member Minister Erica Bratton McCullough. (more…)
Tags: AL Jinwright Mass Choir, Donald Lawrence, Erica Braxton McCullough, God, Great Things, Lord I Try, Tri City Singers, When the Saints Go to Worship
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