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Michael Jones is the Director of Public Relations for Urban Roundup Group, LLC and Chief Editor of uGospel.com. He began his career in the Gospel Music Industry upon graduating from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Since then, Jones has had the honor of interviewing Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Erica Campbell, Deitrick Haddon and many more of Gospel’s elite.

Joel and Victoria Osteen Announce AT&T Park in San Francisco for 7th Annual “America’s Night of Hope”

On Saturday, August 8, 2015, Joel and Victoria Osteen will hold their 7th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at AT&T Park; an evening of hope and inspiration expected to draw tens of thousands from across the country. “Victoria and I love the people of California,” said ...

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Roland S. Martin Examines Sandra Bland Tragedy on NewsOne Now

Roland S. Martin has been at the forefront of media covering the tragic and mysterious death of Sandra Bland, with few outlets able to examine the topic from Martin’s in-depth perspective. Martin recently dedicated his entire show to exploring the case, welcoming Texas ...

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Alexis Spight’s ‘All The Glory” Hits No.1 on Billboard’s Gospel Indicator Charts

Uncle G Records presents gospel recording artist Alexis Spight’s forthcoming album, Dear Diary on August 28. Dear Diary marks the first release on the label, which is distributed by eOne Music in Nashville, TN. The lead single, “All the Glory” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel ...

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Rising Gospel Star Bri Hits Top Ten on Billboard with Second Digital Release

Rising gospel star Bri has reached the Top Ten on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Tracks Chart for the second time within a month. Last month, Bri’s debut single “I’ll Be The One’ hit the top spot and her second release “Holy Spirit” debuts at #7 this week. It ...

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Uncut Video of Sunday Best Winners Performing on Season 8 Premiere w/ Crystal Aikin, Y’Anna Crawley, Le’Andria Johnson, Amber Bullock, Joshua Rogers, Tasha Page Lockhart and Geoffrey Golden

Did you guys catch the new season premiere of BET’s Sunday Best? In case you missed it, watch the full, uncut performance featuring Crystal Aikin, Y’Anna Crawley, Le’Andria Johnson, Amber Bullock, Joshua Rogers, Tasha Page Lockhart and Geoffrey Golden with Ricky ...

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Andy Mineo to Kick Off 26-City Tour for Upcoming Album, “Uncomfortable”, Featuring Mali Music

A 26-city tour will follow the release of Andy Mineo’s upcoming album, “Uncomfortable” on Sept. 18, according to his official website. The Uncomfortable Tour poster also reveals that it will feature Mali Music and be narrated by Propaganda. Here are those dates: ...

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NY Times and Essence.com Praises Karen Clark-Sheard’s New Album, “Destined To Win”

The highly-anticipated new album from gospel superstar Karen Clark Sheard is here, with her sixth solo album Destined To Win available everywhere in-stores and online. The beloved music icon’s voice and performance style display unsurpassed richness on her latest album, with the buzzed-about project ...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Visits World’s Largest Museum Dedicated to the Memory and History of Slavery

During his five-day visit to the French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, American Civil rights leader and Baptist minister, Reverend Jesse Jackson, toured the “MEMORIAL ACTe,” the world’s largest museum dedicated to the Memory and History of Slavery from the early seventeenth century to ...

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“Independent Spirit, Vol. 1” Compilation Project Available For Pre-Order Now

The inaugural installment of the compilation that has its finger on the pulse of what’s fresh, new, and undiscovered in Gospel music will be available on September 4th, and is available for pre-order via iTunes now. INDEPENDENT SPIRIT, Vol. 1 (Plus 2 Music/Mixed Bag ...

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Kim Burrell Releasing Highly Anticipated CD, “From A Different Place” on August 21st

The dynamic, instantly recognizable and captivating voice of Kim Burrell is undeniably one of the most powerful voices in music today. USA TODAY declares, “Nobody stretches a melody like gospel singer Burrell” and The San Francisco Chronicle says, “Burrell’s improvisational style, studied by ...

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