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PREVIEW KIRK FRANKLIN’S NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW


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Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award winning artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin released LONG LIVE LOVE (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), his much anticipated new album. LONG LIVE LOVE is Franklin’s thirteenth studio album and his first since 2015’s Losing My Religion.

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The Civil Rights Story That Just Keeps Winning “Speak Truth to Power” Poised for a Coveted Remi Award


Local award-winning journalist and author Mignette Patrick Dorsey is no stranger to winning writing awards. Her book, Speak Truth to Power, the Story of Charles Patrick, a Civil Rights Pioneer (University of Alabama Press), won the inaugural Calvin Smith Book Award and Lone Star College’s Published Writing award in 2012 and 2011 respectively. Now in 2019, her screenplay “Speak Truth to Power,” adapted from the book, has been nominated for a Remi Award by WorldFest-Houston, an international film festival. Dorsey’s was among 4,500 category entries, with only 10 to 15 percent receiving Remi nominations, proving that no matter the genre, it is the uniqueness of the story itself that stands out in writing competitions. Continue reading



Anthony Nelson & The Overcomers Release Hot New Single, “Jealous”


“Jealous”, the new single from worship leader, author, and songwriter Anthony Nelson, & The Overcomers promenades with light, drifting strides through an intimate conversation with God. Vocal layers gently collide to the beat, each element delivering a need to draw closer. Inspired by an authentic desire to be in greater relationship with Christ because “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously” (James 4:5) for real relationship. “For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God” (Ex.34:14).  Continue reading



THE 34TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED! Jonathan McReynolds Leads with 9 Nods



[LAS VEGAS, NV – Jonathan McReynolds attends the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)]


Central City Productions announces the nominees in 28 categories for the 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, hosted again this year by history-making artist, Kirk Franklin on Friday, March 29. Contemporary gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds leads the field of nominees this year with nine nominations. The powerhouse singer earned recognition for his work on the album “Make Room” (Entertainment One) as well as in the key categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, CD of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year. See full list of nominees below.

Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am extremely excited about our 2019 Stellar Awards nominees. This year’s multiple nominations of new, established, as well as secular artists are a testament to the continued growth and success of gospel music and its appeal to a wide range of audiences across all genres. The Stellar Awards continues to be committed to celebrating the best in music that inspires and uplifts everyone.”

stellar-awardsThe Stellar Awards show taping will return to The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, March 29, 2019 and is open to the public, with ticket prices ranging from $50 – $200 at www.ticketmaster.com.

The week’s activities begin with the Stellar Awards Independent Artist Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, March 27, with winners performing at the non-televised awards pre-show ceremony. The 2019 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 to showcase non-televised award winners. Also, the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards & Showcase will be held on Friday, March 29, honoring top radio stations and announcers serving urban gospel music audiences. Tickets for each event can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

2018 – 2019 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominees

Category #1
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Jekalyn Carr, One Nation Under God, Lunjeal Music Group
– Jonathan McReynolds, Make Room, Entertainment One
– Maranda Curtis, Open Heaven, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
– Todd Dulaney, Your Great Name, Entertainment One

Category #2
SONG OF THE YEAR
– Nobody Like You Lord, Maranda Curtis & Anthony Rachel, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
– Not Lucky, I’m Loved, Jonathan McReynolds, Terrell Demetrius Wilson & Anna B. Warner, Entertainment One
– Won’t He Do It, Makeba Riddick, Richard Shelton & Loren Hill, RCA Inspiration (Koryn Hawthorne)
– You Know My Name (Live), Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Brenton Brown, Motown Gospel

Category #3
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
– Brian Courtney Wilson, A Great Work, Motown Gospel
– Jonathan McReynolds, Make Room, Entertainment One
– Kelontae Gavin, The Higher Experience, MBE/Tyscot
– Tye Tribbett, The Bloody Win, Motown Gospel

CATEGORY #4
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR*
– Jekalyn Carr, One Nation Under God, Lunjeal Music Group
– Koryn Hawthorne, Unstoppable, RCA Inspiration
– Maranda Curtis, Open Heaven, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
– Tasha Page-Lockhart, The Beautiful Project, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings
– Tori Kelly, Hiding Place, Schoolboy/Capitol

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