The Essence Festival is almost underway and the event’s planners have revealed the night-by-night line-up of performers for the event’s 20th anniversary celebration, which will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans during Fourth of July weekend. Gospel star Yolanda Adams will ...
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Anita Wilson’s “Vintage Worship” Debuts at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart
Anita Wilson’s sophomore effort VINTAGE WORSHIP, debuts at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart this week. This impressive debut marks Anita’s highest chart debut to date. Anita also debuted at#3 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Digital Albums Chart. This successful week followed an extensive 2-week promotional tour run ...
Read More »New Video: Tye Tribbett’s Live Performance of New Single, “He Turned It”
In the midst of kicking off a cross-country tour, Motown Gospel’s Tye Tribbett released the live video for his fan-favorite track, “He Turned It”, last night. The song is featured on his current, chart-topping album “Greater Than”, which is in ...
Read More »Earnest Pugh Headed to Essence Festival, Prepping an 8-Song EP, “Just Worship”
Dove and Stellar Award nominated gospel artist Earnest Pugh is bringing the praise to the Essence Festival this Sunday, July 6th @ 2 PM CST when he graces the Wal-Mart Stage with a parade of his signature hits such as “Rain on Us,” “I Need Your ...
Read More »Alleged Church Ponzi Schemer, Ephren Taylor, Charged with Various Counts of Fraud
ABC News’ “Nightline” recently ran a story on Ephren Taylor, who is accused of swindling over 11 million dollars from church parishioners’ across the country. The piece, titled “Stolen Faith: The Hunt for Ephren Taylor”, details victims’ accounts of ...
Read More »Pastor Gregg Patrick and The Bridge Project Make “Outstanding” Comeback
Most people know Dr. Gregg J. Patrick as the charismatic pastor of one of Houston, Texas’ largest congregations, The Southwest Community Christian Center – The Bridge, that boasts a flock of more than 7,500 people. However, he’s also a dynamic recording artist gearing ...
Read More »Tamela Mann Wins “Best Gospel Artist” at The 2014 BET Awards
Tamela Mann won “Best Gospel Artist” at the 2014 BET Awards, which should come as no surprise due to the success of her crossover hit-song “Take Me To The King”. Being Mann’s biggest song to date, the Kirk Franklin penned ...
Read More »New Music: “Beautiful” Remix by Mali Music Featuring ASAP Ferg
Gospel turned mainstream artist Mali Music teamed up with Harlem’s own ASAP Ferg for the remix to his current single, “Beautiful”. The new track features a sample of P. Diddy’s “All About The Benjamins” beat, giving the song a unique ...
Read More »Tye Tribbett Kicks Off Kirk Franklin’s House Of Blues Tour and Set to Premiere “He Turned It” Video
Motown Gospel artist Tye Tribbett is known for his energetic leaps and bounds on stage during his stellar live performances. The BET Award Nominee is making similar strides in other areas of the music scene. Teaming up with Gospel Music ...
Read More »Video: Yolanda Adams Performs “Jesus Is Love” During Lionel Richie Tribute at 2014 BET Awards
Yolanda Adams showcased her amazingly beautiful vocals last night at the 2014 BET Awards when she performed Lionel Richie’s “Jesus Is Love”. Adams was the closing act for an all-star tribute to the Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Ledisi and John ...
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