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KIM PERSON EARNS THREE STELLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS, PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO

Powerhouse vocalist Kim Person premieres the official music video for her current radio single “Wonderful.” Shot in HD by video producer Christopher Bailey, “Wonderful” can be viewed on her Youtube channel.

“Wonderful” is the lead single lifted off of Kim Person’s latest effort JOURNEY 2.0 [EP], which was released on October 1, 2021. Produced by Phillip Bryant, the 5-track EP peaked at No.7 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart (maintained top 30 positions for 7+ weeks), made a debut appearance on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart, and on the Billboard 2021 Year-End Top Gospel Album chart, at the #49 position.

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This post was written by Kris Patrick | June 2, 2022

TAMELA MANN TO DROP OVERCOMER AUGUST 6th

Some albums are destined for a certain time. After several years of evolution and change in her life, Grammy® Award-Winning Artist, NAACP Image® Award-Winning Actress, Songwriter, and Producer, Tamela Mann, is set to release her new Tillymann Music album, Overcomer, through The Orchard Distribution on Friday, August 6. There is a new sense of authority and urgency in Tamela’s music now; she has lived these songs and is ready to share the strength and purpose she has found.   

Propelled by the singer’s strong, passionate vocals, and her newfound voice as a songwriter, each of the 12 tracks on Overcomer was conceived to bring healing and hope to a world resetting after a tumultuous chapter in its history. There is plenty to unpack from a lyrical standpoint, and Tamela is at the writing helm on most of the songs.

“I poured my experiences into the lyrics, putting my heart and soul into the words on this album,” Tamela says. “It’s me looking at my life and the things I was dealing with, trying to learn from those things, and doing what I can to overcome them.”

Overcomer may be Tamela’s best work to date. Each song stands on its own as a masterful production. The album was executive produced by Tamela and her husband, Music Producer and NAACP Image® Award-Winning Actor/Comedian, David Mann, with production quarterbacked by a cadre of all-star producers and writers. Special guests include Kirk Franklin and Wyclef Jean on the stand-out track melding R&B, reggae, rap, and gospel, “Hello God;” Todd Dulaney on the worshipful “Finished Work;” Travis Green, the co-writer and producer of the anthemic “Finished;” and The Fellas, on her current single, “Help Me.” “Touch From You,” the debut single from the album, added to Tamela’s bank of personal bests; the track was her seventh No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart. “Source” and “He Did It For Me” are two other standouts. Says Tamela of the inspiration behind the lyrics for them both: “God is the source and my go-to when I’m lost. I can’t do anything without Him, and I never want to try to.”

Overcomer is the latest accomplishment and centerpiece in Tamela’s busy career. In Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living (BET+), she reprises her role as “Cora,” which she originated in Perry’s successful “Madea” plays, films, and hit television show, Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns. She and David released their first book and joint album, the NAACP Image® Award-winning Us Against the World. She is starring in two upcoming films: the Tyler Perry “Madea” movie coming to Netflix and Soul Santa airing this Christmas on BET, which she executive produced with David. Tamela also launched her own successful athleisure apparel line, the Tamela Mann Collection (tamelamann.com). The line has become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.

Tamela has always created art that encourages people and draws them closer to their faith. Her hit-laden music career includes such memorable songs as “Change Me,” “God Provides,” and the unforgettable, No. 1 Platinum-selling classic, “Take Me to the King.” Tamela has earned numerous accolades. In addition to scoring a Grammy®, she is a BET Award winner, Billboard Music Award winner, and multiple Gospel Music Stellar Award, NAACP Image® Award, and GMA Dove Award winner.

“I love butterflies. I feel like I’m coming out of the cocoon again, energized and on fire,” says Tamela, who underwent surgery to have both her knees replaced in the summer of 2019. After taking some time to work on her health and wellness, and a fresh creative mindset, she’s stepping forward a changed woman to express her heart and soul. “This is new music for a new time and a new me,” she says.

If someone were to ask the singer/songwriter what her greatest wish was for this album, says Tamela Mann: “My heart’s desire is to give people hope and let them know there’s still compassion in the world. It’s the opportunity for me again to show God’s love and His grace. That’s my purpose in life and for Overcomer.”

Overcomer goes on pre-sale tomorrow, July 9.

Track List:

1.     Finished Work feat. Todd Dulaney  

2.     I Am 

3.     Source

4.     Help Me feat. The Fellas | music video

5.     Hello God feat. Wyclef Jean and Kirk Franklin

6.     Healer

7.     Conqueror

8.     Overcomer

9.     Touch From You | music video

10. He Did It For Me

11. Final Answer

12. Finished

Production Credits:

Executive Producers: Tamela Mann and David Mann, Sr.

Produced by: Phillip Bryant, Jevon Hill, Kirk Franklin, Travis Green, Dontaniel Kimbrough, Todd Dulaney, Shaun Martin, Rickey “Slikk” Offord, Stanley Green, Tamela Mann

This post was written by Kris Patrick | July 20, 2021

Aretha Franklin “The Queen of Soul” Dies at 76, A Look at Gospel Roots

The world mourns the loss of the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. Franklin got the Queen of Soul nickname when she was only in her twenties, and at 76 she passes as one of the best to ever grace a stage. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | August 16, 2018

2018 Billboard Music Awards Announce Gospel/Christian Winners [FULL LIST]

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards took place at Vegas’ MGM Grand on Sunday, and a few Gospel/Christian artists have new hardware to take home. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | May 22, 2018

Watch Snoop Dogg on the Jimmy Kimmel Show Promoting His Gospel Album!

[Snoop Dogg see’s Billboard chart success with new Gospel album debuting #1]

Snoop Dogg appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show last night, and got a chance to promote his inaugural Gospel project “Bible of Love.” Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | April 10, 2018

Stellar Awards to Allow Controversial Performance by SNOOP DOGG

[Snoop Dogg will have all eyes on him on Gospel music’s biggest stage]

As media outlets repost press releases given to them verbatim from the Stellar Awards, I have to stop and ask myself, is letting Snoop Dogg perform a wise decision? Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | February 27, 2018

2018 Grammy Awards Announce Gospel/Christian Music Winners [FULL LIST]

[Grammy Logo]

The 2018 Grammy Awards announced the winners over the weekend and it turned out to be a big night for CeCe Winans! Winans won in both categories she was nominated in, solidifying a come back for the legendary artist. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | January 30, 2018

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards Announce Gospel/Christian Nominees [FULL LIST]

[The Grammy Awards]

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards announced their nominees in the fields of Gospel/Christian music. I always root for the underdogs at awards shows. So I’m excited to see young artists like Anita Wilson, The Walls Group, Tauren Wells, and Travis Greene take on the legends. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | November 28, 2017

Tasha Cobbs Leonard, CeCe Winans and Others Treat Houston to a Free Concert and Benefit Drive

[L to R, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, William Murphy III, PATH publisher Kris Patrick]

Tasha Cobbs-Leonard has described William Murphy as an early influencer of her music, and she’s described CeCe Winans as a mentor. Both were in attendance at the Hurricane Harvey Relief Gospel concert held last week in Houston. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | September 18, 2017

Tasha Cobbs on Song with Nicki Minaj “Who Gone Check Me Boo?”

[Nicki Minaj (left) and Tasha Cobbs pair for new track “I’m Getting Ready”]

The hot topic last week was Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s pairing with secular rapper Nicki Minaj. Without even hearing the song everyone had an opinion. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | August 3, 2017

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