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Author Archives: Khalif M. Townes

Khalif M. Townes is the Founder/President/CEO of The Townes Media Group, LLC (formally Urban Roundup Group, LLC.) He is also the creator of uGospel.com. Townes formed uGospel.com to provide an outlet where up to the minute information on the Faith Based Community and Gospel Music Industry can be accessed with the click of a button.

New Single from VaShawn Mitchell Featuring Donnie McClurkin, ‘See the Goodness’, Available Now!

World-renowned gospel artist, and VaShawn Mitchell has just released the first new single from his new album, entitled “See The Goodness” featuring gospel music legend and 3x Grammy winner, Donnie McClurkin. The 7x Stellar Award winner, known for hits including “Nobody Greater” and “Turning Around For ...

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Tamela Mann Makes Gospel Radio History

Grammy® Award Winner, Stellar® Award Winner, and 2022 American Music® Award Winner for Favorite Gospel Artist, Tamela Mann, set an industry record this week. She is the first artist to score ten No. 1’s at the gospel radio format. Her current single, “Finished,” which she ...

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2023 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards to Honor Gospel Greats Tamela and David Mann, Dr. Bobby Jones

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor Gospel superstars Tamela and David Mann and Dr. Bobby Jones at its 22nd Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards to be held at Flourish Atlanta on March 30th. The inspirational ceremony will recognize the impact that the three legendary entertainers have made on the genre ...

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Stephanie Mills & Erica Campbell Star in Lifetime’s ‘Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story’ – April 8th

Following the immensely popular Seven Deadly Sins movies—Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed—Lifetime continues the anthology with a new sin and new movie, Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story. Executive produced by T.D. Jakes, Derrick Williams and Shaun Robinson, and inspired by actual events, the movie centers on ...

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Lucinda Moore Reveals New Single Cover and Collaboration With Gospel Legend Tramaine Hawkins

Stemming of the recent success of her #1 Mediabase Gospel Radio chart single “Lord, I Hear You,” songstress Lucinda Moore pushes the momentum with more incredible music.  As one of Gospel music’s hardest-working women, Lucinda has been in the studio working on ...

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Jazz Music Pioneer Ben Tankard and Media Mogul Jerry Adams Join Forces In Joint Venture With Their Streaming Networks SMOOTH LIFE TV and VTV.

Knowing that two are better than one, award-winning music pioneer Ben Tankard and media mogul Jerry Adams are collaborating on a joint venture between their new streaming networks, Smooth Life TV and VTV.   Ben Tankard is the platinum-selling, Billboard chart-topping artist known as the Godfather of Gospel Jazz ...

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Naomi Raine Releases Single “One Name (Jesus)”

On Friday, June 2nd, 5x GRAMMY Award-winning artist Naomi Raine will release her stunning debut live record ‘Cover The Earth’ (TRIBL Records), which features a series of choir-filled performances recorded live from New York City and collaborations with 9x GRAMMY-nominee Natalie Grant, ...

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HOW SWEET THE SOUND DISCOVERS TOP NEW TALENT IN GOSPEL MUSIC

This summer, gospel music competition How Sweet The Sound will showcase breakthrough performers in music, dance, and spoken word that are ready to reshape the gospel music industry. The live event takes place June 3, 2023, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre ...

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James Fortune x Monica Release New Single, “Trusting God”

Stellar Award Winner, James Fortune releases a new single in collaboration with R&B songstress Monica, titled, “Trusting God.” The song is a new inspirtational and motivational record to keep God’s people focused on his promise. The collaboration comes over a decade after their Grammy-nominated song “Hold ...

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Kierra Sheard releases seventh album ALL YOURS, available now!

GRAMMY®, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist Kierra Sheard-Kelly has released her highly anticipated seventh studio album, ALL YOURS (RCA Inspiration/Karew Entertainment). The chart-topping singer/songwriter continues to create her own powerful dynamic sound on her latest album, an uplifting 12-track project ...

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