Path MEGAzine catches up with Gospel artist James Hall at the Gospel Music Heritage Celebration in Houston, Texas.

James Hall is riding high after his 4 Stellar nominations and is gearing up for his new CD release with his choir the Voices of Citadel.  Hall is always fun to interview, watch now as Path MEGAzine’s Christin Gordon speaks with the Gospel great.  Visit www.pathmegazine.com for more great interviews.

A look Back at James Hall…

The leader of the gospel choir Worship and Praise, James Hall debuted in 1995 with God Is in Control; King of Glory appeared that same year, and in 1997 he returned with According to James Hall, Chapter 3. On March 24, 1998, Worship & Praise made history as the first gospel choir ever to record live at New York’s renowned Lincoln Center; the resulting performance was issued on CD that summer, followed later that same year by Messiah. We Celebrate Christmas with James Hall appeared in 1999. We Are At War followed in spring 2001.  One of my favorite albums came in 2007 and 2009 with Live at Foxwoods and “Won’t it be Wonderful.”

The Path MEGAzine catches up with Beverly Crawford a week after her new CD release landed high on the Billboard charts.  2010 saw Beverly Crawford come back strong from her 2007 album and hit song “He’s Done Enough.”  Crawford is back with another heart-warming hit titled, “It’s Time for a Miracle.”

Tune in now to see what’s in the plans of Pastor Beverly Crawford.

About Beverly Crawford

Beverly Crawford first made a name for herself as a vocalist in the New Life Singers on Bobby Jones’ Gospel show on BET.

She made her performing debut at the age of three, singing at her father’s church.  A few years later, she joined her siblings in a group called the Camps Sisters. A battle with cancer drew her closer to her faith, and in 1989 she and husband Todd Crawford founded the Potter’s House Ministries. After appearing on recordings including the Bobby Jones Gospel’s “Bring It to Jesus” and the Music City Mass Choir’s “We Need to Hear It From You,” Crawford made her Warner Bros. label solo debut with 1995’s Jesus, Precious King; Now That I’m Here followed in 1998 which includes the hit title song and “Just As Soon (I’ll Be Shouting).”

Beverly began a solo career in 1995.  Her sophomore album, Now That I’m Here was nominated for a Grammy in 1999. In 2001, Crawford released a studio album (except for 1 live song) entitled Beverly on Dexterity Records (the label of the prominent minister Bishop T.D. Jakes) and in 2003 returned to the live church setting with Live Family and Friends which includes “Higher in the Lord,” “Hold On” and featured guest such as Bobby Jones, Shirley Murdock, Melvin Williams of the Williams Brothers, and her daughter Latrina Crawford.

After a four-year hiatus from recording, Beverly returned to the scene with a new project, Beverly Crawford: Live in Los Angeles (2007).  The first single released, and “He’s Done Enough” which quickly climbed up the Billboard charts and remained in the top 10 on the Single: Hot Gospel Songs Chart.

Now Crawford is back with new album “Beverly Crawford Live From Los Angeles Volume 2.”  The single off this album is “It’s Time for a Miracle.”

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was an influential advocate for getting Congress and the Senate to pass a law recognizing September as Gospel Music Heritage Month.  Listen to various Gospel artists express what this month means for the legacy of Gospel music.  Also enjoy a tribute to legends now passed on to glory.

RESOLUTION

“Designating September 2010 as ‘‘Gospel Music Heritage Month’’ and honoring gospel music for its valuable contributions to the culture of the United States.

“Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form of the United States;

“Whereas gospel music is a cornerstone of the musical traditions of the United States and has spread beyond origins in African-American spirituals to achieve popular cultural and historical relevance;

“Whereas gospel music has spread beyond geographic origins in the United States to touch audiences around the world; and

“Whereas gospel music is a testament to the universal appeal of a historical art form of the United States that both inspires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and geographical boundaries:

“Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Senate—

“(1) designates September 2010 as ‘‘Gospel Music Heritage Month’’; and

“(2) recognizes the valuable contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.”

The legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas).

Congress Woman Sheila Jackson Lee