Posts Tagged ‘Bishop Paul S. Morton’
Thursday, August 18th, 2016
Roy Cotton II remembers church the way it used to be. Every Sunday, he looked forward to the beginning of service as he knew to expect the choir to do an anthem and a hymn in its selection of music before they launched into the standard Gospel music medley. This rich tradition was one he carried with him as he grew in skill and (musical) stature, matriculating through the prestigious Hampton University and serving as minister of music at churches across the country.
Cotton brings the lighter fluid to kindle the flame that heightens our awareness and appreciation of hymns in the worship experience. Bring Back the Hymns gathers Gospel music’s finest including Kathy Taylor, Chrystal Rucker, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Chester D.T. Baldwin, Dr. Judith Christie-McAllister, Oscar Williams and Candy West to celebrate the songs that serve as the foundation of the Church. Cotton’s SoundShed worship technology company leads the way in providing STEMS (separated tracks enhancing musicians and singers) for Hymns to be used in churches nationwide. In proof and validation of his full investment in the Hymns movement, his 4 year old goes around the house impressing family and friends with his knowledge of the first and fourth verses of Revive Us Again.
Bring Back the Hymns makes its official debut August 30th.
Tags: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bring Back The Hymns, Candy West, Chrystal Rucker, Kathy Taylor, Oscar Williams, Roy Cotton II, Songflo.com
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
GOSPELflava joins others across the nation mourning the passing of Gentry McCreary, Sr, a giant in the Gospel Music industry. In his over 40 year career, McCreary worked promoting records to radio for a number of labels including Birthright, Word, Light and Benson. His affiliation with Light Records led to the first solo album from Rev. James Moore, Brothers and Sisters, I Will Be Praying For You in 1981. McCreary’s legacy was cemented with his work at the Onyx label, where he would introduce the world to the Richard Smallwood Singers, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Bishop Paul S Morton in addition to defining albums from Keith Pringle, Danniebelle Hall and Thomas Whitfield. Moving to the Plumbline label, McCreary orchestrated albums from Daryl Coley and Lecresia Campbell.
Tags: Birthright Records, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Daryl Coley, Gentry McCreary, Light Records, Richard Smallwood Singers, Thomas Whitfield, Vanessa Bell Armstrong
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
Entertainment One Music carried the night at the 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Eone artists Erica Campbell, Dorinda Clark Cole, Ricky Dillard Deitrick Haddon, Jonathan McReynolds and Michelle Williams performed during the eventful celebration as eOne artists took home 14 awards out of the 28 categories.
Erica Campbell, Ricky Dillard, William McDowell, Michelle Williams took home awards in the major categories while Bishop Paul Morton received special honors.
“Phil Thornton, eOne Music Vice President and General Manager of Urban Inspirational shared these sentiments, “Wow! It’s truly a blessing to receive these honors capping an incredible past year for our artists, and celebrate the creative gifts and work that continues to inspire so many fans across the globe. There is more new music coming on the horizon, and congratulations to all the nominees and honorees this year,”
Tags: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Deitrick Haddon, EOne Entertainment, Erica Campbell, Phil Thornton, Ricky Dillard, William McDowell
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Bishop Rance Alle
n, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tasha Cobbs, Zacardi Cortez and LeAndria Johnson are among the guests joining Bishop Paul S. Morton on July 13th at Greater St Stephens in New Orleans in what is being billed as a legacy recording event celebrating his 30 + year career in Gospel Music as well as 20 years as leader of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.
The live recording is produced by Trent Phillips and serves as the the kickoff to this year’s Full Gospel Fellowship Conference and the first of many events honoring Bishop Morton.
Tags: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop Rance Allen, FGBCFI, LeAndria Johnson, Pastor Shirley Caesar, PJ Morton, Tasha Cobbs, Zacardi Cortez
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Friday, February 27th, 2015
GOSPELflava joins
others across the country in mourning the passing of worship leader and psalmist Elder Stephanie Dotson. Dotson, a Louisiana native and the 2004 Gospel Dream Competition Winner burst on the scene with Miracles Still Happen, her recording effort for Tehillah Records (read our review here and interview here). Dotson would go on to appear in the 2006 Tyler Perry movie, Madea’s Family Reunion.
Tags: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Louisiana, Miracles Still Happen, Stephanie Dotson, Tehillah Records
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
What can be said about Samuel R. Blakes? To his credit, he is an “of note with no doubt” gospel preacher. He serves as Senior Pastor of New Home Ministries, a multi-location ministry in Baton
Rouge and New Orleans Louisiana and he inspires the masses via his weekly telecast on the Word Network. Most important, Bishop Blakes knows the importance of close connection with God through prayer as expressed in God Wants To Hear From You, the new single from his debut CD, I Survived. As he sings from personal experience, he is able to convey a message of hope and inspire and uplift people from all walks of life. The single is available on iTunes and has connected with audiences reaching well into the top 50 on the radio charts. Look for the full project featuring guest appearances from Bishop Paul S. Morton and David Hollister with production assistance from master producer Pharis Evans, Jr. later this year.
Tags: Billboard, Bishop Paul S. Morton, God Wants To Hear From You, I Survived, New Home Ministries, Pharis Evans Jr, Radio Charts, Samuel R Blakes
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015
Worship Leader Rod Lumpkin makes a joyful noise and celebrates Jesus with the release of Glimpse, his debut CD for the Dream Gospel Label. Lumpkin serves as Pastor of Praise and Worship for the Atlanta based Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Paul S. Morton as well as Overseer of Operations for the Worship Ministry of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. His Unrestrained Worship Conference, now in its 8th year draws together worshipers from across the globe for a time of refreshing and renewal. Glimpse hits digital outlets on January 13th
Tags: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Changing A Generation, Dream Gospel, Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship, Rod Lumpkin II
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2014
Grammy, Stellar and Dove award nominated singer/songw
riter/producer Pharis Evans, Jr. has greatly impacted the landscape of Gospel music writing and producing chart topping hits for The Williams Brothers, Stevie Wonder, DJ Rogers, Kelly Price, Bobby Jones and NSC, Stephanie Mills, Yolanda Adams, Bishop Paul Morton, the Canton Spirituals, Bishop Neal Roberson and the list goes on. Evans’ lineage consists of great preachers and minstrels as he is the son of a preacher and the nephew of the legendary iconic gospel preacher and singer, Reverend Clay Evans.
Evans fulfills a God ordained assignment with the formation of Fountain of Life Records. The label aims to provide music that both revitalizes and refreshes the spirit much like water quenches the natural thirst. Scheduled releases include Due Season, a 2 disc set from Pharis Evans, Jr and Loved Ones, the long awaited follow up disc from Saints with a Vision as well as music from newcomers Romandis Moore, Davie Moore, DeWayne Strong and noted pastor Samuel R. Blakes.
Tags: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bobby Jones, Fountain of Life, Jr, Kelly Price, Pharis Evans, Reverend Clay Evans, Romandis Moore, Saints With a Vision, Samuel R Blakes, Stevie Wonder, Williams Brothers, Yolanda Adams
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2013
Billboard Magazine released in Best of 2013 charts and included are the most popular Gospel songs as determined by Nielsen BDS. Anthony Brown’s Testimony takes the top spot, followed by Israel and New Breed’s Its Not Over, Tamela Mann’s Take Me to the King, Tasha Cobbs’ Break Every Chain and Bishop Paul S. Morton’s Your Best Days Yet.
Tamela Mann took the top spot in the Gospel Songs Artists, Gospel Artists and Gospel Albums Artist Categories. 
Tags: Best of 2013 Anthony Brown, Billboard, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Israel, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs, Testimony
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Monday, September 9th, 2013
Pastor Marvin Sapp went to social media today to unveil the cover for his first holiday CD entitled Christmas Card. The CD, his seventh solo release will drop on October 22nd. Pastor Sapp was a keynote presenter during Bishop TD Jakes’ Megafest festivities and will host the Full Life Conference celebrating 25 years of ministry and 10 years of pastoral service later this month. Guest speakers include Bishop Liston Page, Bishop Marvin Winans, Bishop Rudolph McKissick and Bishop Paul Morton.
Tags: Bishop Noel Jones, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Christmas Card, commissioned, Fred Hammond, Full Life Conference, Marvin Sapp, Marvin Winans, MegaFest
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