(New York, NY – June 10, 2009) – Spirit Rising/Music World Entertainment artist BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON has received “just love” from fans, radio and media outlets for the release of his first-ever CD, JUST LOVE which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Current Gospel Albums Chart and #6 on Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart this week. Wilson was joined by supporters, including Music World Entertainment President and CEO Mathew Knowles, in celebrating the release of JUST LOVE at a launch event at the House of Deréon in Houston on June 2, which included a live performance set by Wilson.
“All I Need,” the first single released from the 10-track disc, is receiving great support at gospel radio. Written and produced by GRAMMY®, Dove and Stellar Award nominated Stan 'STANtastic' Jones, “All I Need” moved up again to #16 with “Most Increased Spins (+82) this week on the Billboard Gospel Singles chart. The second single, “Already Here” is also moving up the charts and is on the “Most Added List.”
Wilson will perform for three days─July 3, 4 and 5─at the ESSENCE Music Festival’s Experience Stage at the Convention Center in New Orleans from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT. Also at the Convention Center, Wilson will do meet and greets and sign autographs on all three days at Music World Entertainment’s booth (#402). In addition, he will also be attending other events during the ESSENCE Music Festival weekend.
JUST LOVE is receiving rave reviews from press. In a review of the CD, ChristianityToday.com exclaims, “Roll out the red carpet. It's not every day that music industry mogul and famed father Mathew Knowles (Beyonce, Trinitee 5:7) hand selects a new artist for his label's tight-knit roster. But after hearing singer/songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson's smooth grooves and smokey vocal chops, Knowles signed him on the spot. Marrying slick R&B with inspirational messages and straight-up church soul sangin', the singer/songwriter makes a noticeable mark for a newcomer…With a wide appeal and high profile backing, Wilson could be gospel music's next big thing.”
Gospel Music Channel continues the praise in their review of JUST LOVE. “Once again, Music World Entertainment is flexing their gospel music muscle with debut artist Brian Courtney Wilson's Just Love,” states contributing editor Monica Watkins. “Don't let your ears be fooled; it's not the O'Jays singing on track one, the title track of the CD. But Just Love reveals a bit of Wilson’s personality, musical influences and his history, as he sings of his appreciation for his church in Houston, Texas…Just Love is certainly a satisfying debut.”
On BET.com’s “The Gospel According to Torrence,” the no-holds-bar blogger admits to being hesitant in listening to the CD when first received but changing his tune once he hears Wilson’s music. “Finally I put it on my iPod, and decided that if I was meant to hear it that it would come on when I put my playlist on shuffle. And guess what, it did! The track “Waiting To Turn” came on while I was walking down the street to my office and it stopped me in my tracks. The man was singing, hear me? He kind of reminds me of John P. Kee’s solo stuff from back in the day, which I actually miss a lot, but at the same time, he has his own thing going on.”
During the month of June and throughout the summer, Wilson will continue on a national promotional tour that will include stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Richmond, Norfolk, Baltimore, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Jackson, as well as Washington, DC.
For additional information on Brian Courtney Wilson, please visit www.briancourtneywilson.com or www.myspace.com/brianwilsonmusic.
BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON PROMO TOUR DATES
Date Event City/State
Saturday, June 13 WOAD Gospel Showcase Jackson, MS
Sunday, June 14 Promo Date Jackson, MS
Saturday, June 20 Star 94.1 “Picnic at the Pavilion” Virginia Beach, VA
Sunday, June 21 Promo Date Virginia Beach, VA/Norfolk, VA
Monday, June 22 Promo Date Richmond, VA
Tuesday, June 23 Promo Date Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, June 24 Promo Date Baltimore, MD
Thursday, June 25 Promo Date Washington, DC
Friday, June 26 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, June 27 Philadelphia Gospel Fest Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, June 28 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Monday, June 29 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, June 30 BET Taping Houston, TX
Friday, July 3 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Saturday, July 4 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Sunday, July 5 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Sunday, July 5 Jackson Music Awards Jackson, MS
For additional information contact:
Publicity:
Gwendolyn Quinn Robyn Ryland-Sanders
GQ Media & Public Relations, Inc. GQ Media & Public Relations, Inc.
212.765.7910 212.765.7910
gwendolynquinn@aol.com gqmediapr@yahoo.com
Booking:
Lynn M. Scott Nichelle Poindexter
Music World Entertainment Music World Entertainment
713.772.5175 713.772.5175
lynn.scott@musicworldent.com nichelle.poindexter@musicworldent.com
About Music World Entertainment
Music World Entertainment (MWE) is one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates dedicated to bringing quality entertainment around the globe. The MWE worldwide ventures include successful record labels, top recording artist and producer management, artist development services, a Master catalog series and investment and property holdings with offices in Houston, Los Angeles, New York and London.
The Founder, President and CEO, Mathew Knowles, is the powerhouse force behind the successful artist management of GRAMMY® Award-winners Beyonce and the global phenomenon Destiny's Child. The trio became the most successful "girl group" in the history of pop music. Music World Music, the label division of MWE, consists of four imprints; Music World Kids, Compadre Records, Spirit Rising, and the digital label Hits Revealed. Music World Music’s label partners include Columbia Records, Geffen Records and Interscope Records.
Music World Entertainment has become one of the most prominent label and management companies in the world with award winning and commercial successes. Over 200 million records have sold worldwide by the artists and music projects that include Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Solange Knowles, Michelle Williams, Brian Courtney Wilson, Sunshine Anderson, the "Dreamgirls" Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack, "Roll Bounce" Soundtrack and the popular Music World Master Series releases which include Chaka Khan and The O'Jays.
