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Integrity Music announces the Jan. 15, 2013 release of Limitless, a new 13-track CD and bonus DVD from Melbourne, Australia’s Planetshakers, the country’s largest youth and young adult movement.
The 25th album from Planetshakers, Limitless features the driving title song that hits CHR radio this Friday and becomes the first music video from the recording, which can be seen now below. Continue reading
Many times in mainstream hip-hop drugs, violence, and sex are promoted as objects to be treasured and lived for. However, Thi’sl offers something completely different in his upcoming album and autobiography, Free From the Trap. Thi’sl offers an authentic, positive, and very personal account of how his life changed from being a gangster in St. Louis to a husband, father, and businessman. Continue reading
Xist Records recording artist The Ambassador recently spoke to Sketch ‘The Journalist’ about his new album scheduled for release March 26, 2013.
Ambassodor was asked whether the album would be less preachy or more preachy this time around. “I’ll turn it up a little bit, and seek to dialog about things I believe in,” says the Christian rapper. Continue reading
EMI Gospel today signed an exclusive recording agreement with award-winning gospel artist Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson.
Over the past decade, Johnson has recorded twelve albums and had numerous groundbreaking and chart-topping hit singles. “It’s an honor to be with a fine label like EMI Gospel,” says Johnson. “I am truly blessed that my brand and style of music is still relevant today. I look forward to releasing my debut project on EMI Gospel.” Continue reading
One of Brazil’s most popular pop singers, Father Marcelo Rossi of Mother of God church, has opened a massive new Roman Catholic sanctuary that can hold up to 80,000 people for Mass, hoping that he will continue the growth of the religion in the Latin America country.
“They couldn’t all fit in. There was a crowd that had to stand outside! That’s a sign we’re on the right path, and it’s this sanctuary,” 45-year old Rossi said at the event in Sao Paulo, one of Brazil’s biggest cities. Continue reading
Malaco Music Group is proud to announce its latest signing of Kevin Vasser, the Director of Worship and Arts at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago (Pastor Charles Jenkins, Pastor) to an exclusive recording agreement.
Expect a full project (Untitled) from Kevin Vasser in 2013. The lead single “Only You Can Deliver” featuring DeWayne Woods will be impacting radio soon. D.A. Johnson, Executive Director – Gospel Division, Malaco Music Group states,” From the very moment I heard Kevin’s voice singing “Only You Can Deliver,” I knew that this was a special song and it would touch the hearts of millions.” Continue reading
Memphis’ most dynamic young gospel ensemble, Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis, has taken a large leap ahead on its trek to stardom. The group’s debut CD “Live in Memphis” (EPM Music Group) has debuted at #9 on Billboard’s coveted Top Gospel Albums chart. “WOW,” the 24-year old Tharpe says. “I am totally in awe of the favor of God on my life and the life of my music ministry. This is my very first CD, and to see that it has debuted in the Top 10 on the charts, brings about an overwhelming, awesome feeling.”
“Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis have shown the youthful exuberance and dedication to ministry that we truly believe is the future of Gospel Music,” says EPM Music Group General Manager Scott Cameron. “We signed VTK because of this, and in particular the ensemble’s dynamic live performances with their ability to lift any church off its foundation.” Continue reading
Seasoned singer Lisa Page Brooks pushed Marvin Sapp’s “The Best in Me” out of the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart in 2010 with her monster #1 smash, “I Wanna Say Thank You” and now she’s back on the scene with another intoxicating hit, “Better Than Life.” The song is currently #31 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and the lead single from Page’s forthcoming CD “Better Than Life” that will be released on Habakkuk Music on February 5, 2013.
The Motor City native will perform the song live Friday, November 9th on the big unveiling of The Word Network’s new state of the art television production facility. She’ll be performing on the cable channel’s flagship primetime program, “Rejoice in the Word” that airs @8:30-10:00 p.m. est. The song is special to Brooks because her daughter Sasha created the vocal arrangement and her son Justin produced it under the supervision of her husband, Michael Brooks, an original member of the legendary gospel funk band, Commissioned. Continue reading
Sunday Best Season two finalist Dontavies Boatwright passed away today.
Boatwright, 33, died of a heart attack this morning. He collapsed after complaining of chest pains, and paramedics were unable to revive him.
The news comes as a shock to fans and the Gospel community, as a young Dontavies was preparing for the release of his new album scheduled to hit stores in the fall of 2013. Continue reading
The top-ranked Winter Jam Tour Spectacular unveiled its highly-anticipated 2013 artist and city line-up during a special event held last week at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
Founded and hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong, promoted by Premier Productions and presented by World Vision, the Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular will be headlined by GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum recording artist TobyMac. Kicking-off January 4, the 44-city tour will also feature RED, Matthew West, Jamie Grace, Sidewalk Prophets and Royal Tailor, with a message from national speaker Nick Hall. In addition, the Youth Music Vault Pre-Jam Party will include performances from Jason Castro, OBB and Capital Kings. Continue reading
