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Pastor Hart Ramsey and the NCC Family Choir celebrate their new single, It Is So taking the reigns of radio and landing at #92 on this week‘s chart.  The song comes from the Alabama based church’s sophomore project True Story, which is available online now for pre- order.  It Is So is written by Ramsey with assistance from Greg Johnson and Daniel Johnson.

“It Is So is an anthem for believers whose experience has not yet caught up with that they are believing for,” says Ramsey.  “The song encourages us to say only what GOD has said about us. Our believing should never be altered by our experiences, but our experiences should be affected by what we believe. God orchestrated the operation of the entire universe by the power of the spoken word.  He gave us the same power.  I think the song and the album will deliver life changing words in this prophetic time.”

Ramsey heads to Miami, Florida the week of August 10th to join Pastor Kim Burrell for the Ephesians 4 Conference and hosts a gathering on prayer at the Northview Christian Church later during the month of August.

Pastor Kim Burrell takes her Ephesians 4 conference to the sunny city of Miami, Florida August 9-12.  The conference will offer 3 days of intensive workshop classes, powerful preaching, anointed singing and a time of fellowship.  Burrell will also take out time to present new music for her live recording that will close out the conference on August 12th.

Joining Burrell this year are Grammy award winner and new host of the new BET Gospel show Joyful Noise Tye Tribbett and noted songwriter, musician, author, Bible teacher and Pastor Hart Ramsey.  Donald Lawrence, Chrisette Michelle and Robert Glasper will make up the celebrity guest panel that will offer critique and wisdom to up and coming artists.

Additional conference info can be found on Burrell’s website.  In other news, the Houston based artist joined the ranks of radio announcers as she fronts Bridging the Gap with Kim Burrell on Sunday afternoons via KTSU on the campus of Texas Southern University.

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.  Nelson 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.

The nominees for the 47^th NAACP Image Awards were announced yesterday.  The Awards celebrate achievements of people of color in television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who use the arts to promote social justice. (more…)

The ever popular BET Sunday Best program is getting in gear for a very special all star show.  Beginning April 1st through April 15th,  the public will be given a chance to vote online for their favorite contestants from the past 7 seasons, and the top 10 vote getters will be announced via the Season 8 premiere on Sunday, July 19th.

This past weekend, BMI brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Israel Houghton, LaShun Pace and The Anointed Pace Sisters at its 16th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards in Atlanta.

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The 2013 Essence Festival heads to the Crescent City, New Orleans, Louisiana on the weekend of July 4th through July 7th.  This year, the Get Lifted All Star Gospel Tribute honors Gospel music icons Tramaine Hawkins and Donnie McClurkin.  Scheduled performers include Bishop Lester Love and the City of Love, Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Amber Bullock, Tasha Cobbs, Bishop Noel Jones, Tyronne Foster and The Arc Singers, Kurt Carr, Isaac Carree, Kim Burrell and many more.

Tune into tonight as some of Gospel’s new and  biggest acts invade TBN. Pastor Donnie McClurkin  hosts Stellar Awards Praise with Israel Houghton, Rance Allen, Kim Burrell, Anita Wilson, Charles Jenkins, Kurt Carr, Smokie Norful, Tasha Cobbs, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy in Nashville, TN.  “Praise The Lord” airs at 10pm EST on TBN. Check local listings for more information.

And just when you thought there couldn’t be more, TBN announces a Live Praise the Lord Broadcast as the kickoff to Stellar Award Weekend.  Hosted by Donnie McClurkin, scheduled performers include Kim Burrell, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Tasha Cobbs, Charles Jenkins, Kurt Carr, Tramaine Hawkins and more.

Atlanta based Record Label Arrow Records continues to revamp its lineup and management. The label announced today the signing of Grammy Award Nominated artist Pastor Kim Burrell. The three time Stellar Award winning artist known for her amazing vocal styling is the second artist to sign to the label after Grammy Award Winning Ann Nesby signed on earlier this year.  Newly appointed General Manager Cappriccieo M. Scates states,  “We have all been huge fans of her work for many years, and having an opportunity to assist in bringing her music to the world is an amazing honor!  Like most, I refer to her as the greatest voice alive, and I am so excited about working with her!”

Pastor Kim Burrell is set to release new music in May of 2013.