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.

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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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Without an official announcement word is circulating fast that BET has cancelled The Mo’Nique Show.  We’re not sure what to make of this one as the show wasn’t cancelled due to it’s low ratings, it is one of the highest rated shows on BET.  The cancellation reportedly stems from personality disputes between Mo’Nique and BET execs. 

A source familiar with the situation tells PATH that they were told they were on extended hiatus after taping this years season finale.  New pre-taped episodes of the show will air throughout the month of August.  They were not told that the show was cancelled says the source.  

Long term friend of PATH’s and one of the writer/producers on the Monique Show Comedian Akintunde said “he didn’t know,” and had no comment when pressed about the issue.   

“Save the Mo’Nique Show” facebook campaigns have already been kicked off on various group pages.  If this is true I think it’s a disappointment to say the least.  Monique was putting many Gospel artists out on her platform, and Gospel music was able to reach a mainstream audience.



Mo’Nique is set to star in Bumped currently in pre-production.

Comedian Akintunde is currently prepping a syndicated radio show that will air across the country, and looks forward to hopefully returning to the Mo’Nique Show.   

Gospel song “If God Had A Face” can be found on Black Smoke Music’s Gospel Mix V coming September 27th. The song features a couple of mainstream artists John Legend and Scarface along with Gospel’s Zacardi Cortez.

The line-up on the CD includes: Earnest Pugh, James Fortune, Shawn Mclemore, Yunek Styles, Tye Tribbett, Shea Taylor, Keith Wonderboy Johnson, Zacardi Cortez, John P Kee, and The Brown Boyz.

On Thursday, July 28th, Tyscot Music and Entertainment will premiere Shirley Murdock’s new gospel video “Dream” on pathmagazine.com

The radio single recently premiered on the Nationally Syndicated “CoCo Brother Live” Radio Program. Dream is written by Shirley along with her husband Dale DeGroat and esteemed evangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Murdock expressed her thoughts about the song, “The song is anointed because it’s full of the word,” Murdock says of the inspiring ballad of hope and perseverance. “It’s like the voice of God speaking directly to your spirit, reminding you, that He’s not a man that He should lie…if He spoke it, will He not do it? This song will stir up and rekindle that word, that’s been spoken into your spirit and remind you that your dream can not…will not die.”

The Dream video is one of many visual moments captured on Shirley’s first “Live” DVD. Murdock fans will not only receive an inspiring message, but they will view Shirley at her best.

Both Murdock and Tyscot Music and Entertainment are excited about the premiere and grateful for all the support received in making this possible.

The “Dream” video will premiere on Thursday, July 28th at 10am EST on pathmagazine.com. 

William McDowell is preparing to release his latest gospel music CD, Arise, on November 8th. The CD was recorded live in Orlando, FL and the first single “I Won’t Go Back” is a beautifully crafted worship ballad that will impact radio on August 15th.

McDowell reached the top slot on Billboard’s Top Praise & Worship chart this week with his 2-CD set, As We Worship: Live. The number one song and radio favorite, “I Give Myself Away,” has been the driving force for the sale of the album which has been embraced by congregations and churches around the world. The song is currently one of the top ten songs on Houston’s Praise 92.1 radio station.

Recently, McDowell has made the theme of I Give Myself Away the driving force for his ministry. He recently launched the IGiveMyselfAway.org website which is an online destination portal for information on charitable giving and community service.

Demonstrating the scripture, James 2:17 ‘Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead …’ McDowell hopes to encourage a movement of selfless love and national service, by providing accessible information for a variety of charities, services and companies.