Gospel music artist Lisa Page Brooks has re-signed with her current label, Habakkuk Music. Under the new deal we can expect to see an all new studio album in early 2012.

While signed to Habakkuk Music, Brooks earned her first #1 single on the Billboard Gospel songs chart with “I Want To Say Thank You” from the album entitled Strong.

This album also included gospel song “God is Good” which gained a Top 15 placement on both the Billboard and Mediabase gospel charts. She also received her first ever Soul Train Music Award nomination for 2011 Best Gospel Performance and two 2011 Stellar Award nominations.

As a founding member of the beloved group, Witness, and as a solo artist, Brooks’ deep alto voice distinguishes her signature sound and makes her a staple in Gospel music. Lisa has accumulated multiple Grammy nominations, Dove Awards and a Stellar Gospel Music Award.

Habakkuk Music is excited about the partnership with Lisa Page Brooks and will kick off the renewal with brand new gospel music. A radio single will be serviced in October 2011 and an album release entitled “Habakkuk Music Presents: Forgotten Treasures: Lisa Page Brooks – A Collection of Previously Released Favorites.”

Did you miss Sunday’s Best this past Sunday?  Look at it below, it was phenomenal!

We’re down to the Final 7, and Sunday’s Best interviews the latest eliminated contestants.  We also learn who wins the sing-off for the 10th spot!

Congratulations to Gospel legend Richard Smallwood who debuts on top of the Gospel charts this week.  This makes 3 straight weeks where we have a new #1 atop the charts.  In the world of radio, “I Smile” by Kirk Franklin spins its 26th week on the charts, holding down the #1 spot at radio.

The rest of Billboard’s top 10 Gospel CDs are…

1 | Richard Smallwood – Promises
2 | Kirk Franklin – Hello Fear
3 | Earnest Pugh – Earnestly Yours
4 | Mary Mary – Something Big
5 | WOW Gospel 2011
6 | Pastor James R. Adams – Times of Refreshing
7 | Trin-i-tee 5:7 – Angel & Chanelle
8 | Deitrick Haddon – Church on the Moon
9 | Lecrae – Rehab
10 | Marvin Sapp – Playlist: The Best Of…

Wow! Watch Fred Hammonds testimony below, and share with your friends.  Maybe there’s a young lady out there wrestling with a decision. 

Dr. Mark Williams, also known as “The Voice Doctor” is currently traveling across the country promoting his new CD release EVERYTHING. His unique combination of delivering Music, Medicine and Ministry is capturing the attention of the Christian music community.

Dr. Williams recently made his way to Detroit and had the opportunity to minister in song on The Word Network’s “Rejoice In The Word” with host Bishop George Bloomer. Dr. Williams shared the musical spotlight with the legendary Rance Allen Singers. Dr. Williams also stopped in to chat about his project with Deborah Smith-Pollard at WJLB Radio and Pastor Marvin Winans at WMXD Radio then on to Perfecting Church as musical guest of Pastor Winans.

New single and title cut “Everything”, is a jazz infused ballad with soothing vocals reminiscent of Will Downing which made its debut on Detroit radio stations this week and will impact national radio in August. EVERYTHING, which is in stores and online now, was produced by Roger Ryan and Daniel Weatherspoon with the penmanship of Dr. Williams. This project has captured the essence of pure worship that is engaging audiences in a powerful musical experience via soulful ballads and infectious praise songs.

“Mark Williams is in my opinion one of this generation’s BEST KEPT SECRETS! The most exciting part about this season of his life, is that ALL MANKIND will NOW witness the manifest power of God that flows through his music and worship!” Elder Darwin Hobbs – Worship Pastor, Hopewell Baptist Church, Norcross, Georgia.

Continuing in his busy tour schedule, Dr. Mark will be conducting a Seminar “Your Voice – God’s Instrument” August 14-18 at the Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention in Tampa, FL. He will also be the Keynote Speaker at the GMWA Faculty Banquet. Convention registrants will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Mark and experience vocal care education up close at The Voice Care Center of Nashville’s Interactive Booth in the GMWA Exhibitors Hall. Dr. Williams educates singers, preachers and speakers on proper vocal technique and voice hygiene to help prevent voice problems and ultimately enhance the worship experience.

LISTEN TO “EVERYTHING” HERE!

Dr. Mark Williams On Tour:
Aug 6          Atlanta, GA        Berean Christian Store – In-store Performance
Aug 7          Atlanta, GA        New Mercies Christian Church – 10AM
                                              Restoration Ministries – 3pm
Aug 13        Louisville, KY      He Looked Beyond My Faults Praise Party
Aug 14-18   Tampa, FL          GMWA National Convention
Sept 2          Detroit, MI         TCT TV “I’m Just Saying” taping
Sept 4          Cincinnati, OH    House of Joy Ministries
Oct 8           Chicago, IL         Chicago Gospel Announcers Guild Conference
Nov 24-26    Austin, TX         Texas Gospel Announcers Conference

PHOTO CREDITS: Picture 1 Mark Williams with Rance Allen Group

Judith McAllister, The First Lady of Praise and Worship, has a new CD, making this her first for Shanachie Records. Look for “Sound the Trumpet” to his store shelves, August 30th.

Recorded live at Greater Allen AME Cathedral in New York, NY and backed by a hand-picked group of extraordinary musicians and choir, Sound The Trumpet is what Judith McAllister fans have been waiting for as it captures all of the power and excitement of Judith McAllister praise and worship experience.

McAllister as you know has been one the most important figures bringing the praise and worship movement to African-American churches. As president of the International Music Department of the 6 million member Church Of God In Christ (COGIC), the second-largest African- American denomination, she has tremendous name recognition through her ministry and her musical performances.

The first single, Sound The Trumpet, is being worked to Gospel radio nationally, building on Judith McAllister’s past Top Ten radio hits High Praise and Lord Prepare Me, the #4 hit she produced with the West Angeles Mass Choir, along with Like The Dew In The Morning and All Good Saints.

The Cosby Program, established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby, is seeking talented African-American screen writers for a 15-week program that begins early 2012.

The program is not designed for beginning-level writers, though a degree in cinematic writing or filmmaking is not required. Applicants are required to have taken a few workshops or classes in the past.

Applications can be submitted now and until September 15th 2011.

Click Here to get your application.

 
Investigative reporter Dale Russell of Atlanta’s Fox 5 I-Team revealed on the July 27 6 p.m. broadcast that Bishop Eddie Long had a fifth accuser in his sexual misconduct case. The accuser never filed a lawsuit and his name was kept a secret, but the settlement negotiations revealed the individual as Centino Kemp. Russell has been tracking this story for several months and met Kemp at a small Atlanta recording studio.

Kemp, sometimes known as Centinio, is almost 22 years old and was raised in the Bahamas. According to Russell’s report, Kemp met Long years ago while a student at a Florida college. Now a recording artist in Atlanta, Kemp is recording an album titled No Regrets. Some of the songs are written from the perspective of a jilted, angry lover. Kemp was happy to speak to Russell about his music, but not his relationship with Long. Kemp still has Eddie Long’s name tattooed on his inner wrist with the words “Always a Lesson, Never a Mistake.”

Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church recently settled a sexual misconduct scandal involving four young men, each accusing Long of having sexual contact with them. The case was settled in May for an undisclosed amount of money. Long allegedly lavished the young men with trips, gifts and money. Long denied the allegations in court papers. Once settled, Long issued a statement saying that it was time to move on.

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