In a relatively short span of time, he’ s accumulated a long list of gospel and R&B–crossover radio hits like “The Blood,” “Encore,” “ I Wouldn’t Know You,” “ You Survived,” and “ I Trust You,” which spent 29 weeks at #1 on Billboard’ s Hot Gospel Songs chart. Fortune’s current smash, “I Believe” (featuring Shawn McLemore & Zacardi Cortez), just locked in its 12th week at #1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. 

The new James Fortune and FIYA CD, I Believe: Live, is now available for purchase on Amazon and iTunes. The 14-track CD, which was recorded live at the Houston Arena Theater in early 2010, includes many of the group’s biggest gospel songs such as “I Believe,” “I Wouldn’t Know You,” “Encore” and “You Are Here”.

Featured guests include Shawn McLemore, Nakitta Fox, Kierra Sheard, Pastor Terrence Johnson, Lowell Pye, William Murphy and Anaysha Figueroa.

Last year, Billboard named Fortune the 2nd most popular gospel artist in the country based on radio airplay – just behind platinum-selling artist, Marvin Sapp. The group is currently up for ten Stellar Award nominations for the hit CD, Encore. Be sure to tune in to the Tom Joyner Morning Show on December 9, 2010 in Dallas, TX to hear James Fortune sing songs from the CD.

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According to an article in Nashville’s City Paper, and as seen on 1800Gospel.com, Judith McAllister’s husband, Darin McAllister, has been found guilty of 15 counts of wire fraud and three counts of bankruptcy fraud by a jury in Nashville. Judith McAllister is a noted gospel music artist and COGIC Music Dept. President.

Darin McAllister is a Former FBI Special Agent, 44 years old.

McAllister will be sentenced on March 4, 2011.

McAllister faces a total of 315 years in prison and $6.5 million in fines. The maximum penalty for each violation of the wire fraud statute is 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The maximum penalty for each count of bankruptcy fraud is five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Each count also carries a mandatory $100 special assessment. The court may also order restitution to any victims of the fraud.

The jury failed to reach a verdict on the bank fraud charge.

McAllister devised a wire fraud scheme to defraud SunTrust Mortgage Inc. in connection with the purchase of rental properties totaling $1.25 million in May and July 2006. He also devised a scheme to defraud SunTrust Bank in connection with a $100,000 line of credit and making three false statements in connection with his subsequent bankruptcy petition in July 2009.

Sentencing has been set for March 4, 2011.  We will release details of his sentencing once it’s made available. We put Judith’s picture with this story for relevance, but let it be known she has not been found guilty in this matter.  This is a grieving and sad development. Lets strive to live on the right path everyone. “Stay on the Path.”

Deitrick Haddon, announced plans for his new project.  Deitrick plans to go where no other gospel artist has gone before, and that’s the moon.  No not literally, but in the spiritual since.  Deitrick is headed straight to the moon and he’s taking the church with him.

“The moon is the brightest thing that shines in the midst of darkness. To be a light in darkness, this is our responsibility as believers, says Deitrick. Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, we are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ, the son of the living God.” Says Haddon

Thus the name, CHURCH ON THE MOON. Haddon is building an army and is getting ready to take off, and he’s calling them his FLIGHT CREW. He wants you to join him!  You can become part of the Church On The Moon FLIGHT CREW network on Facebook and Twitter, and get updates, exclusive invites plus special content and more!

Prepare to be lifted Jan 25, 2011!

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Okoye is not just an athlete but excels in academics, at the age of 15; Okoye was offered an academic scholarship to Harvard University, which he turned down because he wanted to play top-level football at a University prominent in academics as well as their football program. He instead chose to attend the University of Louisville where he majored in Psychology, completing his degree in three and a half years. At 16, he became the youngest player in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), one of the first true freshmen to earn playing time.

Okoye garnered Associated Press Second-Team All American honors and first-team All-Big East honors and as the NCAA’s youngest senior at 19 years old. On April 28, 2007 Amobi Okoye made history as he was drafted by the Houston Texans as the 10th overall pick of the 2007 NFL draft. He is the youngest player to ever be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft at only 19 years old, the first to accomplish such a feat. He is the highest draft pick to come out of the University of Louisville in history.

On July 26th 2007, Okoye signed a five year deal with the Texans, which allowed him to begin training camp with his new teammates the next day. He started his first NFL game on September 9th 2007. This day, he became the youngest player to ever appear in an NFL game. As if that wasn’t enough, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Month for September 2007, making him the youngest player to ever receive that award. Okoye finished his season with an impressive 32 tackles and 5.5 sacks, also a rookie record, giving him a solid first season.

Amobi Okoye is a man with many talents. These talents have made him an invaluable addition to the Houston Texans and an irreplaceable member of his society. The current 23 year old, in his few years as a professional football player, has used his success to give back to his community through several different outreach programs. One such program is, Kick-off for Kicks; a serious of youth centered activities that uses athletics and academics to provide motivation to youth, fostering self-esteem, academics and inspiration.

Okoye has always felt his success was not meant for him alone, saying, “I made a decision to establish a vehicle to use this greater voice that was given to me to make a real difference.” The Amobi Okoye Foundation has become that vehicle of change. Under the foundation are three main programs: Kick-off for Kids, Tackle Hunger, and C.A.T.E (Changing Africa Through Education).

Amobi Okoye Foundation opened its doors in 2008 with the purpose of providing hope to Kids & Communities around the globe. Founded by University of Louisville graduate and former Cardinal Defensive Tackle, Amobi, now with the Houston Texans, purposes to provide hope to Kids and Communities around the globe. Okoye graduated high school at the age of 15 and shortly after, upon turning down many prestigious opportunities (including Harvard) to purse his football dream, he became the youngest NCAA athlete of all time pursuing his football dream at University of Louisville. In 2007, Okoye became the youngest player ever to be drafted into the NFL in the modern draft era at the age of 19, drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round.

Lecrae‘s latest release Rehab stays atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts for a fifth consecutive week. The album also enters at #19 on the Top Christian Albums charts and #21 on the Top Rap Albums Chart. You Are Not Alone from Mavis Staples leaps ten spots to enter at the #2 spot. Israel Houghton‘s Love God. Love People. The London Sessions enters this week at the #3 spot while Tye Tribbett‘s Fresh comes in at #4. Here I Am from Marvin Sapp rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, James Hall & Voices of Citadel‘s latest Won’t It Be Wonderful re-enters the charts at #11 while the compilation album A Gospel Christmas leaps nine places to #16.

In the world of radio, “I Believe” from James Fortune & FIYA featuring Shawn McLemore and Zacardi Cortez returns to the top of the radio charts. “He Wants It All” from Forever Jones moves to the #2 position, while “Nobody Greater” from VaShawn Mitchell moves to the #3 position. “I Choose to Worship” from Wess Morgan holds to the #4 spot while William McDowell‘s “I Give Myself Away” rounds out the week’s top five songs. (December 6, 2010)

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In 2008 he was a speaker at a Youth Summit of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson held at Southern Methodist University. Punch is currently working on his 2009 release Voyage: Vol. 1 which will be a mix of Jazz meets Hip Hop on a trip around the world. T.D. Jakes calls Richmond Punch “The Baddest Violinist Around”, Steven Forbes says “A job well done! Great music!”, and NBC Houston news says “Soothing Music”. To inquire about availability, e-mail gaylepunch@yahoo.com or call 214-823-4269. See Richmond Punch on Youtube or Myspace.. He’s performed with musical greats like Marvin Hamlisch and Donnie McClurkin. Giving back to the community, The multi-talented Punch also serves as the Artistic Director of the Dallas Uptown Youth Orchestra, a program of the Punch Family Foundation that reaches more than 3500 children and adults annually. Additionally, Punch is a lecturer on black history, music history, diversity and more through his Lecture Series. In 2008 he was a speaker at a Youth Summit of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson held at Southern Methodist University. Punch is currently working on his 2011 release

Even as an actor, the love for music was still in Johnny’s heart. He began to take some basic music courses in college and joined the jazz band. He later became a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity, a national music fraternity. In 1999, Johnny began to develop a stronger relationship with God and reconnected with his gospel roots. He became active as a musician at a church near his college, where he also accepted his call to ministry. After graduation, Johnny moved to Houston and immediately devoted his gifts to the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Since then, Johnny has traveled extensively with his music ministry and has worked faithfully in the music ministry at the church where he attends. He is considered by many to be an extraordinary talent and one the most gifted singers in the country. His voice has been compared to those of many great singers. However, he is truly unique and has a personality that puts him in a class all by himself. As a writer, he expresses the heart of God and truly captures the essence of authentic worship.

The Message Behind The Music:

Praise and Worship
The album is entitled The Way I Worship. 1 Chronicles 15:2 says, “Then David said, ‘No one is to carry the ark of God but the Levites; for the LORD chose them to carry the ark of God and to minister to Him forever.'”

What sets the Levite apart from every other musician is his purpose and his assignment. The Levite understands that his ministry is to usher in the presence of God. He also understands that his audience for worship is God, and God’s audience is His people. We are just vehicles through which God chooses to move. One of the principle purposes of the project is to bring that worship experience right into the listener’s home, car, job, etc.

Jesus
In addition to the worship component, the another principle purpose of the project is to draw the masses to Christ. 1 John 2:1-2 reads, “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father- Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” In a day when a lot of popular Christian  music attempts to “cross over,” the message of Jesus Christ as the only Savior of the world often gets lost. The Way I Worship is intended that no matter what the style of music is, the content of the songs are scripturally based and can be ministered in love to anyone, anywhere.

Faith
Mark 11:22-24 says, “And Jesus answered saying to them, ‘Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him. Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.” The completion of this project will hopefully help to build someone’s faith to believe they can truly do all things through Christ. The awesome thing about God is that he gets glory by using the most unlikely people to do great work for His kingdom. With faith, God can turn a failure into a future. He can turn a miserable mess into a spectacular success! God wants you to be a “visible manifestation of the power of God in the presence of people” (quote by James Dixon).

“I make it a point to dream bigger than where my talent alone can take me for the simple purpose of making it obvious to others that anything I achieve was made possible only by the amazing grace of my amazing God!!!” – Johnny B. Williams

Fellowship of Churches.   James Dixon, II is sharing his model for ministry with other churches nationwide. Through the formation of Kingdom Builders Fellowship, James Dixon is leading other godly pastors to expand the reach of their local church to include academic, community development, and housing opportunities. In December 2003, James Dixon was formally elected as Bishop of Kingdom Builders Fellowship, which now consists of more than sixty churches.

Touching Lives Worldwide.  In 1992, James Dixon formed James Dixon Ministries, a non-profit, evangelistic organization committed to spreading the Gospel message worldwide. James Dixon Ministries produces a broadcast ministry, Faith Force, which airs four days a week. Under the direction of Bishop Dixon, this ministry is also driving a mission effort in Uganda, Africa. The Uganda Mission Projectseeks to bring the uncompromised Gospel message to this largely unsaved population and ultimately reproduce the Community of Faith ministry model through the construction of The Community of Faith – Uganda sanctuary, school, and clinic.

James W. E. Dixon, II is a native Houstonian, born on November 12, 1962. He wed the former Tanisha Lemelle on September 14, 2002. This marked the beginning of their new season together along with daughters Mariah Nicole and Victoria Elyse. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oikodome School of Biblical Studies and has done extensive study at the Houston Graduate School of Theology. He also attended classes at Houston Baptist University and Texas Southern University where he was a member of the internationally acclaimed debate team led by the renowned T. F. Freeman. In addition to his most important role as Pastor, he is also ChairmanCEO of Kingdom Communications, Inc., a comprehensive marketing, public speaking, event planning, and consulting firm.

According to William Mc Dowell’s personal website, he is schedule to record his new CD LIVE this Friday.  McDowell is riding the wave from the success of his first single, “I Give Myself Away.”  Heres what he wrote to fans:

I am excited that on December 10th, 2010 we will record ARISE live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. with my friends Martha Munizzi, Mary Alessi, and David and Nicole Binion as special guests. While many are still being blessed by “As we worship” God has been giving me songs for the next season and I am excited to be able to release what is inside of me soon. It will be released sometime in 2011. Stay tuned!