Posts Tagged ‘Jonathan Nelson’
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
Fearless is the fifth album from multiple Stellar Award winning singer/songwriter Jonathan Nelson. GOSPELflava caught up with the worship leader and shared a few moments to talk about the new album, new label and other things.
GOSPELflava: Jonathan, bring us up to speed since our last conversation.
Jonathan Nelson: I signed with a brand new record company Eone Music, recorded and released a new CD entitled Fearless and it debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. I told Eone when we started talking that I wanted to expand and I wanted to infiltrate the Gospel market with a stronger brand and a stronger sound, having a stand out kind of approach, and Eone helped me to do just that. Everything about this CD is me living out the word fearless, taking the risks, doing what I have never done before and being out the box so to speak. All of the background singers that are singing on the CD, we have never really worked together officially as a team, some of the background singers I had never met in person, the band had never really worked together, we maybe did one record together but not really as a team effort with the band or singers. I had never worked with Da Truth, Tye Tribbett, Kim, Dorinda or Sonnie Badu as it relates to partnering or collaborating on music, so that was completely different. I just took a leap of faith. I believed what God would do and His hand of approval is on it, so everything about this CD, there is no script for it, it is really me living out what fearless is in me. (more…)
Tags: Anything Can Happen, Baba, DA T.R.U.T.H., Dorinda Clark Cole, EOne Entertainment, Fearless, Jason Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, Shammond Scales, Sonnie Badu
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2016
Fearless, the new CD from Jonathan Nelson makes its debut in the number one spot on the Billboard Gospel chart. The album which marks Nelson’s fifth project was recorded live before a capacity crowd at the Faith Center in Sunrise, Florida last year. Fueled by the hit radio single Anything Can Happen, Nelson continues to criss-cross the country making promotional appearances in support of the CD’s release.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
A powerful performance at this year’s Stellar Awards Pre Show served as a perfect introduction to new music from Fearless, the fifth album from singer/songwriter and worship leader Jonathan Nelson. N
elson recorded his new CD last year at the Faith Center in Sunrise, Florida. The album features guest appearances from Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Pastor Kim Burrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tye Tribbett, Sonnie Badu, and his twin brother Jason Nelson.
“I’m really excited about this new music. Each lyric is designed to increase our faith. High energy, deep impact and true inspiration from God is my ultimate goal. I pray that each listener would be bold, walk in faith, and simply BE FEARLESS.”
The CD is available for pre order on Amazon and iTunes and fans can catch Nelson live as he ministers on March 2nd during the iLead Escape Face2Face Worship Concert in Birmingham, AL.
Tags: Anything is Possible, Dorinda Clark Cole, Fearless, Jason Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, Kim Burrell, Tye Tribbett
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Saturday, January 10th, 2015
Entertainment One announced the signing of Jonathan Nelson to their roster as Nelson preps for a live recording taking place in February. “I’m more than excited about this new journey, new label, new direction, and
new season that lies ahead with eOne Music. I’m ready for this FEARLESS journey! LET’S GO!!”
Phil Thornton, eOne Music Vice President and General Manager, Urban Inspirational, says: “We are thrilled to sign Jonathan Nelson and welcome him here at eOne Music in developing his new live album. Jonathan is a dynamic creative force as an artist, songwriter and worship leader. His distinctive voice has produced unforgettable lyrics and songs that have transformed the sounds of gospel in our times, and this live recording will showcase many incredible songs in store that take his music ministry to another level.”
The new live album recording will take place at The Faith Center in Sunrise, Flordia on Friday, February 20, 2015.
Tags: eOne, Jonathan Nelson, Live Recording, My Name is Victory, Strong Finish
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Monday, November 4th, 2013

Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) and Entertainment One (eOne) Music new release “Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013” debut at #10 on the Billboard Gospel Charts. The album is a collection of live performances from the 2013 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon held on January 18th in Nashville, TN. The album was released on October 22nd and was a milestone for BMI as it was the company’s first ever recording and sets a standard for other performing right organizations. The album features live performances from Pastor Shirley Caesar, Donald Lawrence and Company, Jason and Jonathan Nelson, Kierra Sheard, and more. Recently, BMI held an invitation only release event in Atlanta that featured newly signed artist Anaysha singing the leading single, “Holy One”. The album is produced by music director Joe “Flip” Wilson and Donald Lawrence with BMI’s Catherine Brewton and Wardell Malloy serving as Executive Producers. The compilation is available online and in stores.
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Tags: Billboard, BMI, BMI Luncheon, BMI Trailblazers of Gospel, Donald Lawrence, eOne, Jason Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, kierra sheard, Pastor Shirley Caesar
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Thursday, October 24th, 2013

Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA will never be the same after the electrifying live performances at the BMI Trailblazers Album Release Party. Gospel’s elite traveled from all angles of the globe to celebrate the release of BMI’s first Trailblazer Gospel Compilation. The album is a collection of the live performances from the 14th annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville, TN. This year honorees included award winning artist Edwin Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr.
To celebrate this accomplishment BMI and eOne Music hosted an invitation only album release party. The event was reminiscent of the luncheon, as Gospel’s elite gathered together in an intimate setting to worship and encourage one another. Isaac Carree was on hand to host the event Anyasha Figueroa- Cooper started the evening singing the lead single, “Holy One” accompanied by Donald Lawrence and Company. Jason and Jonathan nelson sang “I Need Your Spirit”, and Lisa Knowles did her rendition of “Oh My Soul Loves Jesus” which sent the place into a worship frenzy.
The BMI staff, under their leader Catherine Brewton had the Park Tavern venue decorated with soft lighting and warm colors. Catherine made it very clear this project was to celebrate Gospel music and its life changing message. She gave honor to Donald Lawrence, DeWayne Woods, and her team for working so diligently on producing this project. BMI plans to release next year’s luncheon as a compilation album as well. All proceeds from this album will go directly back to the composers of the songs.
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Tags: Anaysha Figueroa Cooper, Anita Wilson, BMI, Catherine Brewton, Darwin Hobbs, Dewayne Woods, Donald Lawrence and Company, Jason Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, Lisa Knowles, Rick Robinson, Ted Winn
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Monday, August 19th, 2013
The Brothers Nelson (Jonathan and Jason) and their other siblings
announce the second annual Full Nelson Worship and Word Summit September 19-21 in Baltimore, Md. Some of the country’s highly regarded psalmists, prolific preachers and teachers will gather together for this time of impartation and fellowship.
“It is our vision to come together to impact God’s people with key tools for successful ministry as well as empowering a new generation to establish Kingdom principles and best practices in the 21st century
Bishop Marvin Winans preaches on the first night with daytime sessions from Dr. Carolyn Showell, Mike Clemons and Pastor Hart Ramsey. VaShawn Mitchell, Kierra Sheard and The Walls Group will offer music during the nightly services.
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Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Karew Records, the labe
l home of Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard, The Clark Sisters and Jonathan Nelson announced news of the label’s new partnership with Entertainment One Music beginning with the live recording of Karen Clark Sheard on September 9th in Chicago produced by Donald Lawrence.
The two entities already share a connection via the BET hit reality series The Sheards. “We are excited to extend the eOne relationship with the Sheard family beyond television into music as well through this new partnership with Karew Records,” said Phil Thornton, Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development at eOne Music, Nashville.
The label also indicated that Johnathan Nelson’s latest project, Finish Strong will continue its distribution via Motown Gospel and the next CDs from Kierra Sheard and the Clark Sisters will also be handled by Motown Gospel
Tags: E1 Music, Jonathan Nelson, Karen Clark-Sheard, Karew Records, The Clark Sisters
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Jonathan Nelson is celebrating his first album to debut #1 . His latest release on Karew Records , “Finish Strong” debut at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts. The album features his dynamic group “Purpose” and artist such as Karen Clark Sheard, Todd Dulaney, and more. Finish Strong is available online and in stores.
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Monday, April 1st, 2013
Music Lovers Rejoice as the wait is over (well kinda). Tye Tribbett’s Same God single that caused a stir at this year’s Stellar Awards drops on iTunes on April 2nd. Also hitting the marketplace is Javen releasing his single (the) Worshipper In Me featuring Jonathan Nelson and the LeChateau Earl Records compilation featuring the hit Broken to Minister from Bishop Iona Locke and Here With You from Damien Sneed and the Levites featuring Anaysha Figueroa Cooper.
Tags: Bishop Iona Locke, Damien Sneed, Javen, Jonathan Nelson, Tye Tribbett
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