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Multi-Award Winning Songwriter David Frazier Is Making Covenant People Music With New Radio Single “God Is Doing Something Wonde

Written By: admin on Thursday, September 20th, 2012
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Grammy™, Stellar and Dove Award Winning artist and songwriter David Frazier has been involved in music ministry for over two decades and has written and recorded over 80 songs in Gospel music.  David’s music can be found on numerous award winning recordings from Yolanda Adams, Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter’s House Choir, Karen Clark Sheard, Jonathan Nelson, The Colorado Mass Choir, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bishop Paul S. Morton and so many more of the top Christian and Gospel artists.   David has written over twenty-six songs alone for Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s Love Fellowship Choir including the church anthem “I Need You To Survive” which garnered Bishop Walker three Grammy™ awards, four Dove awards and four Stellar Gospel Music awards respectively. 
 
The decorated songwriter has released a new radio single “God Is Doing Something Wonderful (In Me)”  featuring Lawrence Matthews, and is traveling around the country teaching and ministering this uplifting, congregational song.  His new release Psalms Hymns & Spiritual Songs Volume IV: DESTINY is the fourth volume in his acclaimed series of Gospel and Worship music.  Volume IV was recorded live and features Lisa Page Brooks, Doug Williams of The Williams Brothers, Lawrence Matthews, Jonathan Dubose, Jr. and more.
 
Along with writing hit gospel songs, David is the founder of God’s Music Inc. that houses David’s music publishing arm in which he owns over sixty-two gospel songs.  It is also a production and consulting firm that assists Pastors, Music Ministries and Churches with recording projects and the building of marketable Music and Worship ministries preparing them for the growing Christian marketplace.   Via God’s Music, Inc., David will present singer/guitarist John Murray in a live CD/DVD recording on November 2-3 in Irving, TX.  Murray, who is Director of Praise and Worship at The Potter’s House, Dallas, TX will record RELASE THE SOUND: AN INTIMATE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE that will be presented by David Frazier’s Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Series.   

In addition, David is the author of Send For Me A Minstrel:  Music Ministry Principles for the 21st Century.  This book is David’s 6th edition and focuses on many issues concerning the heart and mindset of those who serve in music ministry.  David continues in his commitment to making covenant, people music and currently serves as Minister of Worship and Fine Arts at The Mount Hebron Church in Garland, TX.

Twitter: @Daveslyric Facebook: david.frazier.330

 


INTERNATIONAL TOUR TAKES JONATHAN BUTLER FROM THE U.S., TO SOUTH AFRICA, EUROPE TO SUPPORT NEW GOSPEL CD, GRACE & MERCY

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Grammy Award® nominated recording artist Jonathan Butler is touring South Africa, Europe and the U.S. in support of his highly-anticipated new Gospel CD,Grace and Mercy, which hits stores this Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He took to the stage in Capetown and Johannesburg last week with some of his long-time friends to debut new music. Butler’s international tour has him making stops at radio and churches in the U.S. this week, following which he will be unveiling Grace and Mercy to audiences while in Italy, France and Spain. 

On the first leg of his international tour in South Africa, Butler kept a video diary of his behind-the-scenes rehearsals, meetings, and time with friends. To watch videos from Butler’s South African tour, visit: http://youtu.be/4RC9kx0T_oE or watch below.   

Known for hits such as “Falling In Love With Jesus,” Butler has sold more than 1.8 million albums worldwide including more than 330,000 Gospel CDs. Grace and Mercy features 11 original songs with music and lyrics penned by Butler. The first single from Butler’s self-produced CD is “I Stand On Your Word,” which delivers an uplifting song with a powerful yet simple message of faith. The track is currently at #18 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Songs radio chart, pushing top 15 on the chart.   

To access Jonathan Butler’s online press page for downloads of a media materials, images and more, and to stream the full album and view the lyric video for “I Stand On Your Word,” please visitwww.jonathanbutler.com/pressroom. 
ABOUT Jonathan Butler
Born and raised in Cape Town during Apartheid, Jonathan Butler started singing and playing acoustic guitar as a child. Racial segregation and poverty during Apartheid has been the subject of many of his records. His first single was the first by a black artist played by white radio stations in racially segregated South Africa and earned a Sarie Award, South Africa’s equivalent to the Grammy Awards. Butler is known for achieving chart-topping success, Grammy ® nominations and other accolades for his recordings. His self-titled debut album put him on the map internationally and garnered two Grammy ® nominations, which include the R&B-pop vocal statement “Lies” and the poignant instrumental, “Going Home.” Butler, a multi-talented musician, produces, arranges, and plays guitar, bass and keyboards. He has released several best-selling Gospel CDs, most notably “Gospel Goes Classical” and “Brand New Day.”


Tyler Perry Cancels Madea Gets a Job Tour – Says He’s Tired of Bootleggers

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Tyler Perry recently announce on his personal website that he’s not doing the Madea Gets a Job Tour after all.  This was supposed to be viewers last chance to see the iconic character Madea LIVE. 

Tickets have already been selling out at venues across the country, but Perry says the prices that are being charged are double and in some cases triple the suggested prices he set.  

Perry says he’s also fed up with people pretending to be him online, and then ripping fans off for big money.  

Read Tyler Perry’s letter to fans below:

Unfortunately, due to circumstances that I can’t control, we’ve had to cancel this leg of the Madea Gets A Job tour.

Here’s why. I set a ticket price for the show starting at $25. The reason I set the price so low is so that everyone could get a chance to come out and see the show. I know how tight things are right now. I GET IT! I do not tour to make a living, I tour because I love staying connected to all of you. I love seeing your faces, hearing you laugh and seeing you enjoy yourselves. It gives me great joy. Even though it’s a lot of work, I really don’t mind doing it. Because of that, what I do is make sure that the promoter sets a reasonable ticket price and the prices are $25, $45 and $65. Even though I set these prices so that they are affordable, fees are added that are out of my control and the price of the tickets can almost double. Add to that, when you go online looking for tickets, IN LOTS OF CASES, you are being led to a bootlegger and you don’t even know it. There are a lot of ticket bootleggers and scalpers that buy lots of shows and sell them to the public for double, sometimes triple the price. I’ve been dealing with this for years but now with the internet I’ve never seen it this bad.

Also, there are some horrible people who are pretending to be me or representing me on Facebook and charging people money to do a meet and greet on the tour. They are telling people that they are me or working for me and charging them $150 for a meet and greet after the play. DON’T FALL FOR THIS!! That’s not me.

This is so frustrating! Why are people so evil? Why can’t people just get legitimate jobs and stop trying to do the wrong thing all the time? If they put the same amount of energy into doing the right thing as they do in doing the wrong thing they could make it. It’s so sad.

To all of you who have bought tickets and made plans to be there I am so sorry. I really am but my hands are tied.

This was the last live Madea tour and I’m super sorry that you won’t get to see it live. All refunds should be given back to you. -Tyler Perry



Trayvon Martin’s Parents Speak at T.D. Jakes’ Church The Potter’s House

Written By: admin on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
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The family of a Florida teen who was shot to death by a neighborhood watch volunteer found support at The Potter’s House on Sunday.

Trayvon Martin’s parents and his brother attended services at the Dallas megachurch. They came to North Texas to attend a benefit for the Justice for Trayvon Martin Foundation on Saturday night.

Bishop T.D. Jakes told them there really is no such thing as “closure,” and Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, agreed.

“I know that this will never end for us because Trayvon is not going to come back. But what we do hope is that we can help somebody else’s family out,” she said. “And I just also want you to know that God is in control.”

Trayvon Martin was killed in February in a case that shocked the nation.

George Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in his death. Zimmerman is currently out on bond, awaiting trial.






Washington, D.C. Readies For Release Of Brand New DC Gospel Artists United Compilation

Written By: admin on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
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Washington, D.C. is filled with talented gospel artists.  Stellar Award Winner Phillip Carter, the founder of SOV Ministries and the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference, tapped some of the area’s finest for the first DC Gospel Artists United project entitled,Together In Unity.  Featuring some of the most gifted in the region, the 22-track project celebrates the genre of gospel music and the multiple musical styles it showcases.  Artists of the DC collection include: Darnell Moore, Kendall King, Stephen Key, Rob Mercer, Robert Person, Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir, Restine Jackson, James “Kelly Fox” Davis, Jimmy Russell, Allyn Johnson and last but certainly not least, Carter himself.
 
On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 4PM EST, gospel music fans of the will be able to hear songs from the project during an Online Listening Party onCJBRadio.com.  To tune in to the Listening Party, log on to www.CJBRadio.com.  Hosted by Kevin James, Carter and other artists on the project will be interviewed speaking on the influences for the music.
 
The double CD is scheduled for its national release on Tuesday, September 18th followed by an Official CD Release Concert and Live DVD Recording on Wednesday, September 19th at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church (9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 – 301.856.2170) at 7PM EST.  The concert, which will feature all of the artists included on the compilation, is free with CDs available for purchase at the event.
 
Stellar Award Winner Phillip Carter was moved to organize artists for the compilation because he felt a need for the gospel community to unify itself.  Carter says, “On behalf of SOV Ministries, we are very excited about the release of this monumental project featuring some of the most prominent artists in the DC Metropolitan area.  This release will serve as a catalyst for many other great and exciting things that will happen in our area.  It is my sincere hope that we will be able to break many new artists from this and other compilations to come,” states Carter.
 
Below is a listing of all songs on the DC Gospel Artists United: Together In Unity Project:
 
1. It Belongs To You – Darnell Moore
2. Lord You’re Worthy -Darnell Moore
3. Wonderful God – Stephen Key
4. Watching Over Me – Stephen Key
5. I Worship You – Kendall King
6. Holy God (Featuring Earnest Pugh) – Kendall King
7. Holy God – Rob Mercer
8. King of Kings – Rob Mercer
9. Someday We’ll All Be Free – Robert Person
10. Gotta Praise – Robert Person
11. I Love The Lord-Phillip Carter
12. Over There-Phillip Carter
13. The Storm Is Passing Over – Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir
14. I’m Blessed – Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir
15. Celebrate – Kelly Fox
16. You’re So Amazing – Kelly Fox
17. I’m Free – Restine Jackson
18. Can’t Stop – Restine Jackson
19. I Will Bless The Lord – Jimmy Russell
20. Every Time I Think About – Jimmy Russell
21. Give Thanks-Allyn Johnson
22. Amazing Grace-Allyn Johnson
 
For more information about the DC Gospel Artists United CD, log on to http://sovministries.com/dc_unity_project.html.


MALACO RECORDING ARTIST REV. BENJAMIN CONE JR. PASSES

Written By: admin on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
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It is with heavy hearts and treasured memories that Malaco Music Group announces the passing of beloved Minister and Gospel Recording Artist – Rev. Benjamin Cone Jr. He died peacefully at his home in Jackson, MS on Sunday, September 16, 2012 after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA on September 28, 1937, Rev. Cone moved to Mississippi in 1973. As fate would have it, he would meet and develop a friendship with Frank Williams – legendary Gospel singer, songwriter, producer and Malaco Gospel Division Director. Frank would share his vision for a statewide Gospel choir and invite Rev. Cone to become one of its founding members, in 1988. He agreed to become the choir Spiritual Director with one stipulation – the choir would not just sing about the Lord, but extend an invitation of discipleship on every recording and at every the concert. Frank also agreed, and the rest is history. He faithfully served the choir for 25 years. www.mississippimass.com), www.facebook.com/tmmc1. 


 Although he was known for his thunderous voice and the iconic sermonette “The Birds,” it was the sermonette “It was Worth It All” from their recording – Not By Might – that sums up who and what he was. This art imitating life story took place in the Mississippi Baptist Hospital Medical Center, where Rev. Cone was recovering from prostate cancer surgery. While having his vitals checked by the overnight nurse, he noticed that she seemed troubled. After talking to her for a while and gaining her confidence, he discovered that she did not have a relationship with the Lord. It was there in the hospital recovery room, that he would lead her to the Lord, and prompt him to say, “It was worth my getting prostate cancer, that the nurse might get the Lord – “It Was Worth It All.”

Rev. Cone was an artist in his own rights, having released 6 CD’s with Malaco Records. His uniqueness was to simply translate God’s Good News into a thunder-voiced language that impacted the hearts and minds of those blessed to hear him. www.malaco.com

According to Malaco’s President – Tommy Couch Jr. – “He was a deeply religious man who always found God’s blessings in every situation. Upon hearing of the tornado destroying Malaco, Rev. Cone commented, “No one was hurt and you had good insurance….the Lord wanted Malaco to have a new building.” Rev. Cone was present to bless the new offices at Malaco before re-opening. He told us, “Every disappointment is an appointment with the Lord.” We will truly miss Rev. Cone and his wisdom and love for our Lord.”

He leaves to cherish his memory a dedicated wife of 53 years – Louise Dixon Cone; five children – Marjorie Cone, Brenda Raiford, Danny James Cone, Benjamin Cone III, Audrey Cone Thompson; and one grandchild – Christian Cone.

Homegoing Service will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 11:00AM at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 5708 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeover Memorial Funeral Home, 1525 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206, 601 362 0162. Viewing will take place on Friday, September 21, 2012, 1:00PM – 7:00PM

 



Marvin Sapp Releases New Music Video for ‘I Win’

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Gospel singer and Pastor, Marvin Sapp has released a new concept music video for the song ‘I Win.’ 

The title track is the second single from his new album also titled I win.  Sapp’s previous hit single off the album was ‘My Testimony.’

Sapp is pretty busy these days.  The singer Pastors one church with two locations, and is currently touring with Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton on the King’s Men Tour.  

You can check out the music video below.



Institute of Ministry, Arts, & Cultivation Announce 13th Anniversary Conference October 11-13 In Nashville, TN

Written By: admin on Monday, September 17th, 2012
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Nashville has become the home of an impactful music conference that endeavors to be a unique educational resource and change agent for ministry arts.  Songwriters, musicians, pastors, record industry executives merge during the I.M.A.C. Conferences to collectively deposit relevant and innovative information to those who aspire to have careers in music and develop their ministries. 
 
The 13th Anniversary I.M.A.C. Conference will be held October 11-13 at Mt. Hopewell Baptist Church, 2911 Stokers Lane, Nashville, TN.  Registration is only $25 with class topics that include:  Bridging The Gap: Relationship with Pastors and Ministers of Music with Minister Tommy L. Jones; Artist Development with industry veteran Telisa Stinson; Music Industry  Roundtable with Ace Alexander (Sheridan Gospel Networks), Gina Miller (Light Records) and Derrick Lee(Bobby Jones Gospel) and Indie Artist 101 with Malcolm Williams (Songwriter/Artist).  The conference also has a yearly I.M.A.C. Honors evening with this year’s honorees Carlos Hale (Urban Soul Cafe), Nathan Young (Grammy Nominated Director/Vocal Coach/Songwriter)and Derrick Lee (Award Winning Songwriter/Musician/Producer).

“My purpose for this conference is to educate, inspire and continue to build strong relationships for this industry,”  states I.M.A.C. founder Jeff Robinson. Robinson is a minister and life coach who is native of Chicago and resides in Nashville.  He is a sought after vocalist who has contributed his vocal talents to Melba Moore, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kirk Franklin, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong and so many more.  He is a cast member of Dr. Bobby Jones’ Nashville Super Choir and is featured in the current issue of Airplay 360 Magazine as one who is at the forefront of Gospel music and who is impacting change.

For More Information

www.imacconferences.org 

 



GRAMMY® NOMINATED JEREMY CAMP HONORED FOR HIS 32 NO. 1 RADIO SINGLES AT CMB MOMENTUM

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Photo L to R: Charles Van Dyke (Director of National Promotions), Tyson Paoletti (BEC Recordings’ General Manager), Lauren Heerlein (Manager of National Promotions), Jeremy Camp, Brandon Ebel (Tooth & Nail Records/BEC Recordings’ President), Conor Farley (Director of A&R) Photo Credit: Tina Cruz 

GRAMMY-nominated and BEC Recordings artist Jeremy Camp was recently honored for his 32 No.1 radio singles since his debut 10 years ago. Over the last decade, Camp has spent 175 weeks at No. 1 across the formats CHR, AC, Inspo, National Christian Audience and Rock. Last week at the CMB Momentum conference in Orlando, Camp was presented with a plaque commemorating his achievement from Tooth & Nail / BEC Recordings’ President Brandon Ebel.

“I’m so honored to see how the Lord has used the songs on radio to impact lives,” shared Camp of his career milestone. “I’m grateful for all of the radio programmers, on-air personalities and the BEC radio team for all that they have done to share these songs with the listeners. I don’t know what the future holds, but my prayer is that the Lord will use my life to further His Kingdom.”

Camp also performed the debut radio single “Reckless” from his upcoming 2013 studio album. The single was released last week in MPE to AC, CHR and Inspo radio, and it will be going for adds on October 5. This will mark his seventh studio album with BEC Recordings.

On September 25, Camp will be releasing his first full-length Christmas project titled Christmas: God With Us. The album is produced by Brown Bannister and Ben Shive along with Camp. 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.”

Camp will be touring this holiday season as a part of THE STORY tour featuring a full choir and orchestra along with Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall, Natalie Grant, Matthew West, Nichole Nordeman and Selah. This tour is a musical journey from Genesis to Revelation and is based off of the special project Camp was a part of that released in 2011. Camp sang “Paul (Move in Me) on THE STORY CD. THE STORY tour will begin in November and conclude in December.

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; 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.




The Canadian Connection: Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale Making Gospel Music With INTEGRITY!

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For almost two decades Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale has established itself as Canada’s premier gospel group.  The Toronto-based group made their international debut in 1998 with Life Is on EMI Gospel.  Since then, the group has traveled extensively, won two Juno Music Awards from The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, appeared in feature films, television shows and stage musicals and have released an all new independent project – INTEGRITY.
 
INTEGRITY is Sharon Riley & FC’s long awaited project which was recorded live at The Church On The Queensway in Toronto, Canada.  The project delivers with Riley’s powerful rich lead vocals and her choir’s vibrant choral support.  Making a guest appearance on INTEGRITY is fellow Canadian Sean Simmonds, who obtained his early start in music by singing as a member in Faith Chorale, adds his signature urban hip hop vocals on the track “I Got It”.   Music’s newest talented sensation Mali Musicalso appears on the dynamic worship track “I Shall Live” and noted vocalist Candy West contributes lead vocals on the soul fused song “The Will”.  The projects title track “Integrity” is the lead radio single that allows Riley to minister a powerful message via her commanding lead vocal over an electronic fusion of orchestration.

 

INTEGRITY is the group’s newest collection of testimony and encouragement expressed via genuine lyrics and anointed sound and is a representation of years of perseverance in music and in ministry.  This journey is also summed up with “The Journey Medley”, a wonderful reminiscing mix of Riley & FC’s hits. 
 
Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale has built a name synonymous with strength.  Sharon’s own personal journey has been characterized by struggle, longevity, and untold blessings-the stuff of unshakable faith. In the aftermath of a terrible car accident in 1990, Sharon Riley was left to reevaluate her life.  “It was devastating. I woke up in the hospital, and it was a total miracle of God that I even survived,” Sharon explains.  “I was totally unable to walk. Both legs were severely damaged. I had to learn to sit up, remain sitting, stand up and eventually walk again.”  Although she was physically broken, Sharon’s spirit and her faith would not be diminished. While still recovering, she began to take part in a local gospel ensemble that is now known as Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale.
 
The milestone of being Canada’s first gospel group to sign an international contract is amplified by the long list of awards and achievements.  They’ve appeared in the blockbuster film The Blues Brothers 2000 and HBO’s Light to the Power of Two. Working alongside Paul Schaffer, Riley co-arranged “John The Revelator” for The Blues Brothers 2000 Soundtrack and appeared on the Grammy Award-nominated soundtrack alongside the likes of Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, James Brown andEric Clapton.  Riley & FC recently appeared in an episode of the TV series Saving Hope on NBC (and CTV in Canada).
 
Sharon has continued to develop and lead and diversify her Faith Chorale throughout the evolution of music and the evolution of group.  They are relentless in declaring the awesomeness of God where ever they are!  With God as its foundation and Sharon as its rock, Faith Chorale will continue to affect and change lives with through their music. The great achievements and longevity of this group has solidified itself as a unique Canadian talent, with a new perspective and vibrant music Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale’s journey is just beginning.