Produced by the Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and the Gospel Heritage Month Foundation, Evolution of Gospel is a two part celebration held in Washington, DC and Houston (the DC event was held earlier this month). It not only shines a spotlight on the gospel music genre but also serves as a forum to honor key people who’ve made a great impact on the host city’s cultural landscape. This year’s Houston honorees are:
- Dr. Thomas Freeman, Distinguished professor and Debate Coach at Texas Southern University
- Skipper Lee Frazier, legendary radio personality of Radio station KCOH
- State Representative Al Edwards, advocate of the state’s Juneteenth celebration
- Rev. Paul Jones, posthumously, Gospel recording artist
“Evolution of Gospel 2013” kicks off Friday at 8:30 p.m. EST / 7:30 p.m CSTand will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, Texas 77010). The event is free and open to the public. For further details please visit the website at www.gospelmusicheritage.org
Before hitting the stage, Anthony Brown will stop by and chat with the Yolanda Adams Morning Show. Tune in at 8 a.m. EST / 7 a.m. CST to find out what’s new with Brown & the rest of the group therAPy crew as well as how they reacted to the news of their recent Dove Award nomination. Check your local Radio One listings for exact broadcast times in your area.
Anthony Brown & group therAPy’s self-titled debut is available in stores and online now.
