Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, Le’Andria Johnson is set to join forces with Lindy’s Place Inc., Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church, and WYLD-AM for “A Gospel Music Extravaganza” celebrating Lindy’s Place’s 20 years of empowering women. Johnson, who just released CD/DVD,Le’Andria Johnson The Experience, has been away from the stage for a couple months after delivering her baby just one week before the September release of her album. Fans of the singer have been anxiously awaiting her return to the stage – Johnson felt the cause behind this concert was the ideal platform to resume doing what she loves the most – ministering through song.

Lindy’s Place Inc. is a New Orleans based homeless shelter for women, focused on helping to guide women towards self-sufficiency. Lindy’s Place Inc. provides services to their occupants such as: case management, self-awareness workshops, weekly education seminars, group counseling, job skills sessions, and rental assistance for those that move on from the program. Through these services, the organization has helped thousands of women break the cycle of homelessness, unemployment and poverty.

This cause is near and dear to Johnson’s heart. The singer has been vocal about the fact that her home was foreclosed on just one day before auditioning for the singing competition she later went on to win, BET’s Sunday Best. Johnson found herself battling homelessness with her three children as a single parent. Though Johnson has since been blessed with a new home and a successful career, she does not allow herself to forget the struggles she once faced. Johnson uses her platform to help those in need. Her music gives hope and inspiration to those in the same situations that she was once in.

Le’Andria Johnson is currently nominated in 7 of the top categories for the 2013 Stellar Awards including: Artist of the Year, CD of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and more. Though Johnson has only had a few weeks rest since delivering her baby, she is ready to get back to giving live performances. Johnson recently announced an upcoming tour and plans to release a music video for her single “My Story Continues” later this month.

“The Gospel Music Extravaganza” will take place Friday, October 13th at 7pm at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. In addition to Le’Andria Johnson, the event will see special appearances by: Bishop Paul S. Morton Sr., Raymond Anthony Myles Singers, Jones Sisters, Minister Vernon Boyd, Shasta Rembert, and Bishop Earl Blackwell Jr. The event will be hosted by Lisa and Loretta Pettit of WYLD-AM.  For more information on Lindy’s Place visitwww.lindysplace.org/ for more information on Le’Andria Johnson visithttp://musicworldent.com/artists/leandriajohnson

After locking himself in the studio for months, Jonathan Thulin is releasing his new album, The White Room on October 22nd.  We wanted to release something early for you to have so today we are pleased to announce the digital release of his song, Bombs Away (Feat. Rachael Lampa).  We let several artists listen to his new album. Check out what they had to say about it:

“People have to hear this record! It’s so on its own! I love the words Jonathan uses to describe what he’s saying, It’s so unique!” – Manwell Reyes from Group 1 Crew

“Jonathan’s Thulin’s “The White Room” is one of my favorite records I’ve heard in a long time. Everything from the orchestration to the lyrics feels so intentionally aimed at the heart.  I’m so proud to be a part of this project.” – Rachael Lampa

“This is more than just an album, it’s an experience. Jonathan takes you on a musical journey with a deep message that’s hard to compare to anyone out there right now. A true artist. A must listen.” – Charmaine

 “Thulin delivers something new and refreshing for everyone to enjoy.  Though artistically complex and overflowing with passionate lyrics, somehow “The White Room” is still easy for any listener to consume.” – Shawn Cavallo from Manic Drive

Feeling left out?  Don’t worry because now you can listen to the album as well over at:http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/listeningparty/party6.asp

You can purchase Bombs Away and leave a customer review on iTunes today: http://bit.ly/RcETEc

Don’t forget you can also purchase his other track, Dead Come To Life (Feat. Charmaine) on iTunes as well: http://bit.ly/J1FOTv

Also, if you haven’t heard, Dream announced The White Room pre-order last week.  Pick up his CD today for you and/or a friend for only $10 today, buy an extra copy on iTunes the day it comes out, send a receipt to info@dreammusicgroup.com and Dream will do something special for you.  Check this out! Jonathan will call you personally to say, “thank you”, email you handwritten lyrics from the studio, Dream will email you a zip file of his last album, The Anatomy Of A Heartflow and all purchases will come autographed!  On top of this portions will go to Gospel For Asia, a charity bringing the gospel message to Asia.

Pre-order today: http://www.dreamrecords.org/artists/jonathanthulin

ABOUT DREAM MUSIC GROUP: DREAM RECORDS

Dream Music Group, the umbrella company for Dream Records, DMG Productions, Dream Publicity, Dream Merchandise and One Moment Management, is quickly making a name for itself providing it’s artists with a genuine approach to how real artist development should be done.  By providing a partnership as a business model, Dream’s artists empower themselves to develop and carry out a real vision for their lives as they affect other people’s lives with their music and message.  Incorporating social media, press, radio and touring it’s allowing it’s artists grow together as a family.

The Ambassadors of Memphis (AOM) will host a one-night-only screening of Deitrick Haddon’s A Beautiful Soul movie at the Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Ave in Overton Square , Memphis , TN 38104 .

Sponsored by Tyscot Music & Entertainment, Allstate Insurance’s Cynthia Scales Hill and Attorney Angela Green, proceeds from this event will support the AOM’s 2012 Holiday Gift Card Giveaway Campaign.

As the holiday season quickly approaches, many people find themselves looking for love from family and friends in hopes of helping them to cope through difficult times. The movie, A Beautiful Soul encourages those who need to know: that they are beautiful in the sight of God; no one is bigger than God’s love and He will meet them wherever they are.

The one night only screening starts at 7pm and will be hosted by Sherry Mackey, Radio Personality with 95.7 Hallelujah FM. Tickets are only $6 and can be purchased online at www.ambassadorsofmemphis.org

Deitrick Haddon is excited to share this film with the city of Memphis in hopes that it will remind those with beautiful lives and beautiful hearts that they also have beautiful souls.

For more information on the Ambassadors of Memphis “A Beautiful Soul” movie screening visit: www.ambassadorsofmemphis.org

About Deitrick Haddon’s A Beautiful Soul

Directed by Jeff Byrd (“Soul Food” TV series), A Beautiful Soul is the story of Andre Stephens (Haddon), an R&B superstar who has success, fame and fortune but has lost his way spiritually. The film follows Andre after his “perfect” life is shattered in a brutal attack that leaves he and his best friend, Chris Johnson (Ri’chard), clinging to life. The tragedy pushes Andre into a spiritual journey that forces him to make a choice that could change his destiny forever. Leading the cast is Deitrick Haddon as Andre Stephens. The film also stars Harry Lennix (“The Matrix”), Robert Ri’chard (“Coach Carter”), Lesley Ann Brandt (“Spartacus”), Golden Brooks (“Girlfriends”) Vanessa Bell Calloway (“HawthoRNe”) and Barry Floyd (“The Game”).

The DVD along with the CD, Deitrick Haddon presents Voices of Unity; A Beautiful Soul (Music Inspired by the Motion Picture) is now available in stores and on-line.

For more information on A Beautiful Soul visit: www.abeautifulsoulmovie.com and www.tyscot.com

 

BEC Recordings’ artist Jeremy Camp was nominated for an American Music Award today in the Contemporary Inspirational Artist category. This is his third AMA nomination. The 40th anniversary edition of the American Music Awards will air Sunday, November 18 on ABC, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Again this year winners will be determined by online voting, which is now open. Click here to vote for Jeremy Camp.

GRAMMY-nominated Camp has also recently released his Christmas project Christmas: God With Us, which debuted this week at No. 1 on the Billboard Holiday Albums chart. This is Camp’s first full-length holiday project in his 10-year career. Camp’s Christmas album is filled with holiday classics as well as the original title track “God With Us.” Fans will hear favorites such as “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Joy To The World,” and “Mary Did You Know.”

In addition, Camp will be releasing a new studio project in February 2013. The debut single from this forthcoming release, “Reckless,” was the No. 1 most added song at radio at all formats.

About Jeremy Camp:
Over his stellar 10 year career, BEC Recordings’ artist Camp has established himself with these landmark accolades: over three million albums sold, Four RIAA Gold-selling studio albums including his debut album; One RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video; 32 No. 1 Radio Hits across all formats; GRAMMY® nominated project for his album Speaking Louder Than Before; three American Music Award nominations; Billboard’s No. 3 Christian Artist of the Decade including five songs in the Top 50 Billboard Christian Songs of the Decade; Four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards; ASCAP Song of the Year award; Five Dove awards including two-time Male Vocalist of the Year. Jeremy is a Compassion International artist.

When Gospel recording artist BeBe Winans decided to write a book about his longtime friendship with the late Whitney Houston, he figured doing so would help him “embrace the pain” he felt over the sudden and expected loss of the world-renowned singer.

Winans has said that his book was written with the blessing of the Houston clan. But the timing of the book’s release this summer didn’t sit well with Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy, who signed a book deal with HarperCollins in June for a book that she hopes will “tell the unabridged and unbelievable story of her daughter’s life as well as her own.” She also wanted to be the first to weigh in on her daughter’s personal life. Cissy’s book is scheduled to be released in February.

Cissy Houston told The Wall Street Journal that Winans never asked for the family’s blessing or permission for his book. She and close family friend A. Curtis Farrow said that the first time Whitney Houston’s immediate family learned of the book was when they read about it in a newspaper article, not from Winans.

Still, Winans has been traveling around promoting his book, called “The Whitney I Knew,” in between live performances and pushing his latest recording project, a patriotic album called, “America, America.”

Winans and his gospel-singing family were a major highlight at the globally televised funeral service for Houston, held at Houston’s childhood church, New Hope Baptist in Newark. At one point in the service, his brother, Pastor Marvin Winans, called BeBe and his other family members to the pulpit to perform a surprise rendition of the family’s song, “Tomorrow.” His on-the-spot decision sparked a sales windfall for the Winans. According to Nielsen Soundscan, sales of the album skyrocketed more than 1,000 percent in the few days following Houston’s funeral. In addition, the sales of individual tracks on the album increased more than 1,000 percent.

Three-time Gospel Music Academy Award winner, songwriter, vocalist and producer, Isaac D. Simpson has been through some rough experiences in his lifetime to say the least.

Being a featured guest on various national television programs as BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel Hour, TBN’s Praise the Lord and 15th Street, as well as various FOX Morning news shows, Simpson has encouraged, educated and inspired millions expressing that life is a process and God is the source of surmounting any trial— the epitome of a walking testimony he is proof of God’s grace and mercy.

When a good deed goes bad—a .22 bullet ricocheted through every major intestine in his body—the internationally known artist, and visionary behind Divine Providence, also known as DP, finds himself fighting for his life. And instead of working on a new music project he was forced to learn how to walk again, after awakening from a coma.

His current project, The Process, features powerful songs like “Encouragement,” “So Good,” “He Made A Way,” “Hide In Me” and “He Already Made a Way, that personifies emotional and musical liberation.

His current single, The Process, accompanied by a music video—a strong illustration of his near-death experience—encapsulates the true meaning of God’s grace and mercy, and is a true testament of Simpson’s violent occurrence.

I know you feel that you can’t make it/I know you feel like what’s the use/I’m holding on to something that feels so far away/Let me remind you that He’s here and he cares/Don’t give up now you’ve come too far to turnaround/Keep holding on to what God has promised and believe it is in His word.

Simpson, who comes from a long generation of singers, songwriters and entertainers, began honing his skills at an early age—directing citywide choirs. By the time he was twenty-six he had conducted workshops throughout the U.S., the Caribbean Islands, Great Britain and Europe.

Taking home the national title of “Best Overall Artist” at the Gospel Music Academy Awards, and sharing the stage with gospel greats as Vicki Winans, James Moore, Marvin Sapp, Kurt Carr, and Rance Allen, it’s no wonder why Simpson was chosen as a special vocalist to honor Coretta Scott-King on stage.

Originally from Los Angeles, California, Simpson founded DP in 1998 to give young Christian-adults an outlet to share their music with the world. He came up with the name Divine Providence while listening to a sermon by Bishop George “Awesome” Dawson. The name means ‘instantaneous will of God.’ In just one year’s time, the energetic youth chorale from Central Ohio produced an album titled “He Loves Me,” influenced by jazz and hip hop, written, arranged, and produced by Simpson.

Inspired by personal life experiences “The Process,” distributed through EMI, is proving to be one of the most superlative musical projects to date.

Award winning and chart topping gospel recording artist Dottie Peoples absolutely thrills on her upcoming release I Got This* LIVE! Recorded at Siloam Church International, in College Park, Georgia I Got This* LIVE! is a 13 song journey through a masterful collection of praise & worship, contemporary and traditional gospel music, woven seamlessly together, and is sure to send longtime fans, and new fans alike to stand to their feet.

I Got This*LIVE! features Peoples’ signature powerhouse vocals, and backed by Billy Rivers & The Angelic Voices of Memphis Tennessee choir. I Got This*LIVE! assembles and showcases some of the most amazing musicians and songwriters on this side of glory, while Dottie ignites the church, with her 5 octave voice which soars to the rafters! Yes….I Got This*LIVE! does not disappoint, and is one of the most highly anticipated projects of her career.

I Got This*LIVE! opens with a beautiful praise & worship segment starting with “Welcome” and then segues into “Manifest Your Glory” a spectacular praise & worship gem that sets the tone for our journey, and ushers us into God’s holy presence.

On the title cut and uptempo hit radio single “I Got This” Peoples waste no time and takes us right to church like only she can, and reminds us that no matter how tough life’s journey, God handles all of our cares. “Until Whenever” predicted to be a fan favorite, is an uptempo traditional gospel song that will have choirs all over, singing and rocking in Sunday morning church services. “It’s Not Goodbye But See You Later” a beautiful contemporary tribute song that celebrates those who have passed on from this life, and a reminder that we will see them again. The absolutely awe inspiring classic “Everything Must Change” deservingly stands out, and is reminiscent of her strong jazzy roots, and may be a big game changing record for this seasoned veteran. Beautifully arranged with lush strings, and standout lead guitar, Peoples’ strong raspy vocals connect with the listener, as she ministers a strong message of deliverance in these changing times.

I Got This*LIVE! will undoubtedly set the stage for this next great chapter in Dottie Peoples career. “I am a people person, and there is nothing more important to me than ministry, and seeing lives changed through this great music that God has given to me to share with the world.” states Peoples.

Now at the helm of her own record label DP Muzik Group, Dottie Peoples is poised with her label’s sophomore release to continue her over 20 year journey with many more years to come.

I Got This LIVE! will release both digitally and physically everywhere music is sold, and will soon be followed with a companion full live in concert DVD of the same name with a release date to be determined.

ABOUT DOTTIE PEOPLES:

Dottie Peoples is a 3 time Grammy Award nominee, and the winner of numerous Stellar, Dove Soul Train, NAACP, and GMWA awards. Known for her classic hits, “On Time God” “Testify” and Do It!” I Got This LIVE! is already stirring tremendous buzz, as she stays busy on the road with electrifying performances at churches and concert halls all over the country. Known as the gospel “Pattie Labelle” during her live concerts, her reputation for warmth and compassion precedes her, as she routinely embraces fans with the love and sincerity of a close friend. Born one of ten children, and growing up in Ohio, Dottie’s mission and principle focus remain intact, and that is her ministry is people.

Early in her career Dottie briefly sang live jazz in some of the nations top nightclubs, but soon realized that was not God’s will for her life. She soon relocated from Ohio to Atlanta, GA and joined Salem Baptist Church, home to renowned orator and Pastor, Reverend Jasper Williams Jr. Dottie was then hired as General Manager of Church Door Records in 1990, a gospel record label owned and operated by her church, and it was there that she recorded her first two records “Surely God Is Able (1984) and “Is It Worth It All” (1987). Dottie hosted her own radio show on Atlanta’s WAOK for 6 years, and was soon introduced to Alan Freeman CEO of Atlanta International Records. The move was the big break that she needed, and from there, Dottie and Alan charted the course for her recording career for many years to come.

Dottie has been featured in hit stage plays “God Don’t Like Ugly” & “A Fool For Love,” and in featured films, “Dirty Laundry” & “Kudzu Christmas.” She has been the National Spokesperson for The American Heart Association/The Ambassador for The Power To End Strokes, and a National Spokesperson for Speaking of Women’s Health.

ABOUT DP MUZIK GROUP:

DP Muzik Group was founded by award winning Gospel recording artist and CEO Dottie Peoples in 2008. DP Muzik Group is based in Atlanta, GA and is a full service company that focuses on recordings, music publishing, ministry and philanthropic endeavors. Its mission is to inspire, reach, and empower audiences around the world with quality faith-based entertainment.

For More Information on Dottie Peoples or DP Muzik Group contact:

DP Muzik Group: (770) 716-9970 www.dottiepeoples.com

For 40+ years, the Rance Allen Group has crossed many boundaries, influenced countless artists and made musical history with their lives and music.

In celebration of their life and career, Tyscot Music & Entertainment presents Amazing Grace, an audio and visual collection that showcases their music from the past 4 decades. This project features brand new music and a few cover tunes including an unforgettable rendition of the world-renowned hymn, Amazing Grace.

The Visual collection includes the never-before-seen Rance Allen Group documentary Music Majors, featuring rare interviews with Kirk Franklin, James Fortune, Isaac Caree, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Paul Porter and more.

These phenomenal artists came together to express their love for The Rance Allen Group and how they influenced their lives and music.

The documentary takes fans on a journey through the life of Rance, Tom and Steve Allen from their early days in Monroe, OH to becoming Grammy Award nominees and performing on BET’s Celebration of Gospel.

Fans & Supporters may NOW view trailer of The Rance Allen Group documentary Music Majors on the Tyscot Music & Entertainment website (www.tyscot.com). Viewers will experience a virtual event with an opportunity to share their comments about the group and the documentary.

Fans who leave a comment along with a special code (that indicates how they learned about the Trailer) could qualify to win a prize. The premiere is currently being promoted digitally by Path MEGAzine.  Enter the code ‘PMAG12’ on the YouTube video trailer and win!  Click Here to comment using code!

The Rance Allen Group’s new 2-disc set CD/DVD project, Amazing Grace, will be available in stores and online November 27th.

After the August release of the critically-acclaimed album Wait For the Siren (which debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Chart, #118 overall, and peaked at #3 on the iTunes rock chart), Project 86 is celebrating their #1 single, “Fall, Goliath, Fall,” which topped the Billboard Christian rock chart for 3 consecutive weeks.

With successful song features on Revolver, AP, Noisecreep, Loudwire, Alternative Press, Guitar World, etc., and having just wrapped a busy summer tour run (which included stops at Kingdom Bound, Uprise Festival, Soulfest, Spirit West Coast, Purple Door, Lifest, Joshua Fest, Creation East and West, Jesus Fest, etc.), the guys are preparing to launch a run of special holiday shows this fall/winter.

P86 is currently working on some new Christmas music as a follow up to 2008’s This Time of Year EP, and the band is excited to have some new offerings to play for fans this holiday season.

P86 is also incorporating a canned food drive during their 12 Nights Of Project 86 Tour, with the goal of stocking some church food pantries for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Featuring special guests I am Empire, the Wedding, and the Overseer, the tour will focus on the midwest and west coast through November and December. Project 86 is also playing a special New Year’s Eve show with Five Iron Frenzy in Denver to finish off what has been an eventful 2012.

Currently the band is preparing to film a new video and will be going to radio with a follow up to their #1 hit “Fall, Goliath, Fall” at the end of October. Their second single from Wait for the Siren, “Omerta’s Sons,” will be going for adds October 26th. Also look out for The Tin Soldiers a new book by Project 86’s lead singer, published author, journalist, and speaker Andrew Schwab on October 30th.