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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.

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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Jonathan McReynolds Releases New Album, “My Truth” + Announces Spring Tour

Today, MNRK Music Group celebrates the release of the brand-new full-length album, MY TRUTH, from GRAMMY®, Stellar Award and DOVE Award winner, Jonathan McReynolds. MY TRUTH marks the fifth album release from the current 54th NAACP Image Award nominee. In celebration of MY TRUTH, ...

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Donald Lawrence Revives Edwin Hawkins’ Music & Arts Seminar

Choir music is as popular as ever. The world watched on television as London’s Kingdom Choir sang at Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s royal wedding. South Africa’s award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir has performed on the Academy Awards. The USA’s Brooklyn ...

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Lucinda Moore Tops At #1 On Mediabase Gospel Radio Chart With Single “Lord, I Hear You”

Lucinda Moore is proving to be one of this generation’s great women of Gospel! From traditional Gospel to Praise and Worship, her superlative and anointed vocal delivery places her in the class of fan-favorite singers in the genre. The Stellar Award-winning ...

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