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.

The Ambassador is fresh off his new CD release “Stop the Funeral” which debuted #6 on Billboard in its first week.  But before the release it was quite a journey back to restore his personal life and Marriage.  Tune into the video below.

We’re down to the top 10 contestants with 3 of the contestants going for the final tenth spot.  Look at the video below to hear the positive things the eliminated contestants had to say.
  

Hello Fear, the latest release from Kirk Franklin, returns to the top of the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Charts and #79 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. Earnest Pugh‘s Earnestly Yours moves to the #2 position this week. Mary Mary‘s Something Big comes in at the #3 position this week, while Times of Refreshing from Pastor James R. Adams & The Abounding Life C.O.G.I.C. Mass Choir & Musicians leaps to the #4 position this week. The famed WOW Gospel 2011 compilation rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, The Ambassador‘s new effort Stop The Funeral debuts at #6 while William McDowell‘s release As We Worship: Live moves five places to #11.

In the world of radio, “I Smile” from Kirk Franklin celebrates its fourteenth week at the top of the radio charts. “Over & Over” from Trin-i-tee 5:7 featuring PJ Morton holds to the #2 spot while “My Heart Says Yes” from Troy Sneed comes in at the #3 position. Vashawn Mitchell‘s “Nobody Greater” moves to the #4 spot while “Well Done” from Deitrick Haddon rounds out the week’s top five songs.

Erica Campbell of Mary Mary stopped by Good Morning America to premiere their new music video for the song “Survive.”  On the show Erica announces that she’s expecting her third child with husband producer Warryn Campbell. 

Mary Mary recently announced a new partnership with American Red Cross to help and encourage victims of tragedy. 

Congratulations to Erica and Warryn Campbell!

Listen to Kim Burrell as she talks about being the vocal coach on the hit show Sunday’s Best.  Kim gives the contestants some advice and shares her hopes for Gospel music.

Reverend Al Sharpton is reportedly being lined up to host a nightly talk show on cable channel MSNBC.

Sharpton has guest-hosted MSNBC’s 6pm hour for the last two weeks while regular anchor Cenk Uygur was on vacation, but insiders now tell TV Newser that Sharpton is being considered by network executives to permanently take over the slot. The source also indicated that Uygur will continue to appear on MSNBC in a new capacity should he be replaced by Sharpton.

A message on Uygur’s website indicated that he is scheduled to return to the air for this evening’s edition of MSNBC Live.

Former presidential candidate Sharpton previously fronted the Spike TV reality series I Hate My Job and has made frequent appearances on The Daily Show and Real Time with Bill Maher.

Sharpton also helms the nationally syndicated radio program Keeping it Real from New York City.

Earlier this year, Sharpton revealed that he turned down an offer to join the cast of Dancing with the Stars.