Award-winning new artist Stephen B. Steward has inked a deal with Central South Distribution (CSD) – the world’s #1 independent Gospel distributor – Steward’s long -awaited debut album ENTER YOUR GATES, will be available in stores and online May 20th.
Coming after months of rising anticipation, buzz for the album was first catalyzed by the album’s lead single “With My Whole Heart,” featuring Grammy®-winning gospel legend Andraé Crouch. Storming Billboard’s Top Gospel Songs Chart and later helping the crooner win three 2013 Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards, Steward followed the dynamic leading track with the equally buzz worthy rising Billboard single “Purify My Soul.”
Steward is set to celebrate ENTER YOUR GATES with a very special “One Night Only” concert– featuring Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Jonathan Butler slated for April 12th, the concert will be held at Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium and will feature a special appearance from legendary gospel icon Andraé Crouch.
Additionally, Steward will hit the road to promote his forthcoming debut project at the Urban Digital Summit in San Diego, Prayze Factor event in Columbia, SC a performance on TBN’s Praise the Lord on May 22nd among more.
About Stephen B. Steward
Stephen B. Steward is an award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, and producer whose contemporary worship stylings have seen him touted as one of the genre’s top rising acts.
Before his highly anticipated national debut album, ENTER YOUR GATES, enters digital and brick-and-mortar record shelves in spring 2014, Steward made his triumphant debut on the wings of “With My Whole Heart” – his high-spirited collaboration with GRAMMY® winner/gospel icon Andraé Crouch. The joint venture not only landed him a hit on the Billboard Top Gospel Singles Chart, but also helped him nab three 2013 Prayze Factor People’s Choice awards and, subsequently, three 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Award nominations in “Worship/Praise Artist of the Year”, “Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year”, and “Songwriter of the Year” categories.
