SERVING UP SOUL, the two hour music and information program hosted by Dorinda Clark-Cole announced news of an agreement with Rejoice Radio Networks resulting in a major expansion of the show. Rejoice will provide programming, distribution, advertising sales, marketing and affiliate sales for the weekly radio program. The nationally syndicated SERVING UP SOUL provides inspiration, health tips, and showcases some of the best music. Today’s foremost entertainers, personalities, and recording artists share special moments with three time GRAMMY® award winner and host, Dorinda Clark Cole.
Serving up Soul was a 2011 Winner of the Crystal Mic Media Award for Best Syndicated Radio Show of the Year. Under the agreement with Rejoice, the show will now air in 100 markets nationwide. SERVING UP SOUL is produced by DMI Music & Media Solutions.
2013 Sista Friendz Stellar Women Of Gospel Honorees (from L-R) Demetrus Stewart, Melanie Clark, Diana Hobbs, Treiva Williams, Catherine Brewton, and JoJo Pada
The Stellar Awards now has another amazing event to add to its yearly weekend festivities: Toya Beasley’s SistaFriendz: “Stellar Women of Gospel Awards”.
This beautiful tribute took place on January 19, 2013 at the Gaylord Springs Clubhouse and honored women who are on the front lines in the Gospel music industry. This years honorees included GOSPELflva’s own Melanie Clark Pratt (CEO of GOSPELflava.com/ Afternoon Drive Host Praise 100.9), Catherine Brewton (Vice President, Writer/ Public Relations), JoJo Pada (Founder and President Of Ignition PR), Dianna Hobbs (CEO of EEW Magazine), Treiva Williams (Executive Administrator to Mary Mary), Demetrus Stewart (Consultant to Pure Springs Gospel), and Erma Davis (President and COO of Central City Productions).
Clark Sisters fans have reason to rejoice. Sources in the Clark camp confirm that the sisters are in the planning stages for the follow up to the 2007 Grammy Award Winning Live One Last Time project. Donald Lawrence announced weeks ago that he will produce Karen Clark Sheard’s next live solo project in 2013. Will he be tapped to recreate the magic again.
Until that time, you can enjoy the yuletide sounds of Christmas music done “Clark Style” on the Moss/Clark Family Christmas CD from Karew records.
Maranatha! Music announced today a partnership with Award Winning Producer Percy Bady. Bady will release his own solo projects and spearhead A/R for the Gospel division of Maranatha! Music as the director of Maranatha! Gospel. Bady’s first solo CD for Maranatha Gospel will be released in 2013.
Bady is recognized in music circles as one of the most well-known and well-respected names in Gospel and R&B music. His body of work has garnered 26 Gold and Platinum albums and has paired him with Smokie Norful, Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), Dionne Warwick, Michael McDonald, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Whitney Houston, Ronald Isley, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Reverend Milton Brunson, The Thompson Community Singers, and R. Kelly.
Pastor Smokie Norful celebrates his birthday today along with 7 years of Pastoral Ministry. Norful is the founding pastor of Victory Cathedral Worship Center located in a Chicago suburb. The church boasts a membership of over 3000. In honor of Founder’s Month, the church celebrated throughout the month of October with guest speakers including Pastor Marvin Winans and Evangelist Dorinda Clark Cole. Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard and Isaac Carree headlines the founders day concert.
Tyscot Music & Entertainment celebrates the over 40 year career of the Rance Allen Group with the November 27th release of Amazing Grace, a 2 disc set featuring new music from the group and the never-before-seen Rance Allen Group documentary Music Majors. (more…)
On Tuesday 8/30 two of Gospel’s beloved female vocalists released albums. Dorinda Clark-Cole released her highly anticipated “I Survived” on Light Records. While Judith McAllister released her highly anticipated “Sound the Trumpet” on Shanachie Entertainment. Gospel music lovers are definitely in for a great treat with both projects. Check your music retailers for both projects.
Stellar Award Nominated Artist Syretta Thompson is gearing up for the release of her second album, “In His Presence”. Thompson will conclude the 2011 Stellar Award Weekend by hosting a pre-release concert on Sunday January 16, 2011 at 6 p.m. at Living Word Baptist Church in Antioch, TN. Guest for the event will include Dorinda Clark Cole, Jackie Clark Chisholm, DeWayne Woods, and will include a special performance by Claude Deuce. Tickets are available for purchase at www.TrumpetLady.com or at the door the night of the event. Ticket packages will include VIP seating, Gift bags,and a copy of the project. For more information please contact Kia Jarmon 615.592.6377 or info@mepragency.com.
Living Word Baptist Church is Located at 5380 Hickory Hollow Parkway Antioch, TN 37013
Despite a hectic schedule as the official host of the Verizon How Sweet the Sound Choir Competition and producing other noteworthy projects, Donald Lawrence has found time to take his esteemed “Company into the studio and begin working on the follow up to The Law of Confession. Making the rounds at radio is a new single, entitled Your Righteous Mind, which features the masterful production of Calvin Rodgers and Phillip Feaster and guest vocalist Dorinda Clark Cole.
Dr. Judith Christie McAllister, President of the International Music Department of the Church of God in Christ announced (via the COGIC website) news of the COGIC International Mass Choir’s return to the recording scene after a fifteen year absence. A live recording and DVD taping will take place in November during the Church’s annual Holy Convocation, which moves to St Louis after being held in Memphis, Tennessee for over 100 years.
The Church of God in Christ was a preeminent force in gospel music for over 25 years. Under the leadership of the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, the “A Song is Born” series featured original compositions of COGIC writers, producing such hits as I Can Do All Things, Hallelujah, Forgiven, What a Friend and others. Their last CD, He’ll Bring You Out (featuring appearances from Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, the late Olanda Draper, Bishop Richard “Mr Clean” White, Queenie Lenox and the late Bishop Walter Hawkins), peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Gospel Chart and stayed on the charts for more than 35 weeks.
G UP SOUL, the two hour music and information program hosted by Dorinda Clark-Cole announced news of an agreement with Rejoice Radio Networks resulting in a major expansion of the show. Rejoice will provide programming, distribution, advertising sales, marketing and affiliate sales for the weekly radio program. The nationally syndicated SERVING UP SOUL provides inspiration, health tips, and showcases some of the best music. Today’s foremost entertainers, personalities, and recording artists share special moments with three time GRAMMY® award winner and host, Dorinda Clark Cole.
