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Micah Stampley releases a new song from his forth-coming album. The album is scheduled to be released on August 23, 2011. It is available for pre-order now on Amazon and iTunes.
One Voice features 12 songs, including two interludes. The CD was produced by Micah Stampley and co-produced by Cameron Sankey.
“We are very excited about Micah’s new CD project, ‘One Voice,’” said Mathew Knowles, founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. “This project demonstrates the depth and versatility of his extraordinary talent and will be another milestone in his career.”
Former gospel choir singer turned pop star, Monica married LA Laker Shannon Brown quietly back in November, but the couple hosted hundreds of family and friends Saturday, July 9 in downtown Los Angeles for a bigger celebration of the union.
Among the guests were fellow Lakers players Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher, as well as MTV host LaLa Vasquez and her husband, Carmelo Anthony, of the New York Knicks.
Monica started performing at an early age, and was a member of a traveling gospel choir by the age of 10. She is best known for her album The Boy Is Mine, which earned her international recognition.
Monica has previously experienced tragedy in life; her previous boyfriend suddenly committed suicide while visiting his brother’s grave. That incident left Monica in depression for months, and only after spiritual direction from her parents was she able to heal and make a comeback on the music scene.
After the unsuccessful release of her album Through the Storm in 2003, it wasn’t until 2011 when Monica returned to the top of the charts with her single “Everything To Me”.
In June 2010, Monica met LA Laker Shannon Brown on the set of her music video for single “Love All Over Me”.
Their engagement was announced by Monica on Twitter, along with a picture of the rose-cut diamond ring Brown gave her.
The couple wed quietly at a secret ceremony in their LA home the following month, and of her marriage, Monica released the statement “This is a very special time in my life. I am blessed to have married the man that God sent me; he’s loving, compassionate, strong and supportive of my children, family, and career. I look forward to our life together.”
The wedding celebration on Saturday included a three course meal with a blue and purple theme at Vibiana, LA’s downtown cathedral.
On July 15th, Brian Reeves & Heart After God will perform at the 10th Annual Praise in the Park concert in Indianapolis, IN. The group is truly excited about sharing great musical times with their city and is now prepping for this anticipated event.
Praise in the Park will take place on the Canal at Buggs Temple and will also feature national artists Earnest Pugh, Martha Munizzi, Beverly Crawford and many more.
Be sure to check out Brian Reeves & Heart After God on stage at 9:30am to help jump start your day!
For more info on Praise in the Park visit: www.praiseindy.com
Brian Reeves’ new project Awakening has received great reviews check out the video below if you’re not aware of this budding stars work.
Awakening is available online at Itunes.com-Purchase Today!
The Legendary Rance Allen Group will appear on Rejoice in the Word with Bishop George Bloomer on Friday, July 22nd. This is an exciting time for the group as they release their new radio single “Holy One” and celebrate 40 plus years in the music ministry.
The group’s appearance is just one of many National TV appearances they have made since the release of The Live Experience II.
Fans and viewers can look forward to hearing new music, including their new radio single “Holy One”. The group will also share heartfelt stories of how God has remained faithful and holy throughout their lives and career.
Be sure to check out The Rance Allen Group on Rejoice in the Word with Bishop George Bloomer on July 22nd at 8:30pm EST. www.thewordnetwork.com
The Live Experience II CD & DVD are available in stores and online-Purchase Today!
This is exciting! According to Multi-Channel News Sunday’s Best Season 4 debut was watched by over 1.8 Million People. A record for the network that nearly doubled last years 2010 premiere.
The series, which searches for the best new gospel performer, generated a 1.8 million rating for both its 8 p.m. debut and a second episode at 9 p.m. show, according to Nielsen. That was up from the 1.1 million viewers that tuned into Sunday Best’s season three debut in April 2010, the network said.
The Sunday Best season four premiere telecasts posted double-digit time slot gains compared to a year ago, up 78% and 74% respectively, and is now the second most-watched non-scripted BET original series telecasts of 2011 among viewers, the network said.
Below you can read the Top 20 Finalists who are moving on to the next rounds.
Sunday Best 4 Top 20:
Timesha Sampson Toneisha Harris Sue Roseberry Shandandolan Reynolds Roosevelt Griffin Rikki Valentino Lafontaine Quentin Bethea Monica Smith Michael Washington Michael Pugh Latrice Smith Isaiah Freeman IV Felecia Russell Eric Drew Chase Stancle Carlington Roberts Brian Ezra Bates Annalisha Robbins Andrea Helms Amber Bullock
By writing and submitting a 140 word or less story using the 5 different song titles provided by Vickie Winans for 4 WEEKS in the month of August 2011, you are totally agreeing to all the terms, conditions and rules of the contest which are below:
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Media personality Jawn Murray and EMI Gospel join efforts to find the best unsigned artist in Gospel Music for “Jawn Murray Presents: UNTAPPED,” a music compilation set to hit stores on September 7, 2011. A music competition, “Jawn Murray Presents: UNTAPPED” features 10 new gospel artists that were judged based on criteria set by EMI Gospel based on feedback by Murray, EMI executives and celebrity judges Dr. Bobby Jones (‘Bobby Jones Gospel’), singer and TV talent Lexi, Grammy-nominee VaShawn Mitchell and radio host Gerard Bonner (‘Bonnerfide Radio’).
“The competition is finally over and I believe our top 10 represent a solid collective of potential superstars from varied backgrounds and different styles of music. I’m glad to be able to use my platform to help these artists gain greater visibility and exposure in gospel music,” said Murray.
After deliberating over more than 300 submissions, the “Jawn Murray Presents: UNTAPPED” finalists are (in alphabetical order): Brian Reeves, Charles Butler & Trinity, Derrick Bull & Remnant, FaLawna Barton, Joy Lewis, Lawrence Flowers & Intercession, Madelyn Berry, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Tobbi White-Darks and Tonia Hughes.
“We’re amazed at the talented, but unknown, gospel artists we often hear. Working with Jawn Murray on the UNTAPPED project has been a great way to introduce some of these gifted artists to the world.” Ken Pennell, President of EMI Gospel.
One finalist from “Jawn Murray Presents: UNTAPPED” will receive the grand prize of a recording contract with EMI Gospel. That artist will be announced later this fall.
After much anticipation The sequel to “Waiting to Exhale” is getting close to a recording date.
At the Essence Music Festival, the author Terry McMillian said she’s working on the third draft of a script and hopes to have it finished by July.
“This won’t be on the screen until sometime in 2012 though,” she warns.
McMillan broke the story on Twitter a few months ago, tweeting, “We are working on the script for ‘HAPPY.’ Will know in about a month or so when we’ll begin production.”
And on Whitney Houston, she’s still hopeful she’ll come around and recover in time. Whitney reportedly entered rehab again.
“We’ll know soon enough,” she said. “I’ve been told that’s she wants to do it, and I think the studio wants her to do it. We all want her to do it… I just hope she’s healthy.”
The funeral arrangements for Bishop F.C. Barnes are as followings:
Memorial Service: Friday, July 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 am:
All services will be held at:
Red Budd Holy Church 627 Cleveland Street Rocky Mount, NC 27803
The funeral arrangements are being handled by:
Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Inc 726 S. Tarboro Street Wilson, NC 27893 252 291-0234
All condolences sent to the e-mail address ydeejay1@yahoo.com will be printed and given to the family.
From Malaco Records: The Malaco Music Group regrets to inform you that Gospel Icon, Bishop F.C. Barnes passed away early this morning, July 11, 2011 at approximately 2:30 am. He was 82.
Bishop Barnes began singing in quartets when he was 14 years old. He would later record eight albums with Rev. Janice Brown and “Rough Side of the Mountain” became the most popular album remaining #1 on the gospel charts for more than a year, selling over 500,000 copies. Bishop Barnes spent his entire recording career on Atlanta International Records, (Air Gospel) a subsidiary of The Malaco Music Group. He recorded 15 albums, not including appearances on several LP’s with his son, Gospel Legend Luther Barnes and the widely successful direct marketing campaign infomercial entitled, Gospel Legends.
Bishop Barnes has received numerous Stellar Award nominations as well as a Dove Award nomination. In 2010, Bishop Barnes & Company received a Stellar Award nomination for their latest CD “The Old Time Way.” On this CD, he recorded his first collaboration since Rev. Janice Brown with Darrell Luster on the single, “God Is God” (He Won’t Change) which received considerable airplay and garnered an appearance on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel.
According to Malaco’s Executive Director – Gospel Division, D.A. Johnson…
“I was saddened when I received the news of the passing of Bishop F. C. Barnes. Bishop Barnes was the true patriarch of his family, consummate leader to his church ministry, highly dedicated professional in his dealings with his music ministry and always a gentleman. He wrote one of the greatest songs of all time so I affectionately referred to him as, “Mr. Rough Side Of The Mountain” I’m honored to have had the opportunity to serve in his music legacy. Bishop F. C. Barnes will be greatly missed.”
Please pray for the entire Barnes Family.
Funeral Arrangements will be forthcoming.
To listen to clips and read the complete bio of Bishop F.C. Barnes, visit www.malaco.com
Albums:
When it Rains it Pours, Rough Side of the Mountain, No Tears in Glory, Rev. F.C. Barnes – Live Keep Me All the Way, I shall Not Be Moved, I Can’t make It (Without the Lord), Hold On God will Heal the Land, God Delivered, Come on in the Room, Can’t See You, Barnes Family Reunion, Barnes Family Reunion II, The Old Time Way
Earnestly Yours, the brand new release from Earnest Pugh, debuts atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #11 on the Independent Albums Charts and #71 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. Kirk Franklin‘s Hello Fear moves to the #2 position this week. Mary Mary‘s Something Big comes in at the #3 position this week, while Trin-i-tee 5:7‘s latest, titled Angel & Chanelle moves to the #4 position this week. The famed WOW Gospel 2011 compilation rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, If You Didn’t Know, Now You Know, the new release from Norman Hutchins debuts at #11. Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s new release titled God’s Groove: The Re-Mix debuts at #18 and No Pain No Love from Pastor AD3 debuts at #24.
In the world of radio, “I Smile” from Kirk Franklin celebrates its twelfth 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 Vashawn Mitchell‘s “Nobody Greater” comes in at the #3 position. “My Heart Says Yes” from Troy Sneed moves to the #4 spot while “Well Done” from Deitrick Haddon rounds out the week’s top five songs.
