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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.

Marquis Boone Partners with Tyscot to Release Debut for Top Ten Artist Casey J

Marquis Boone Enterprises (MBE) and Tyscot Music & Entertainment have formed a partnership to release MBE projects. The first one will be a live set by worship artist Casey J who is currently #6 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart. “Dreams ...

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Stellar Award-Nominated Label RichEscape Music Readies New CD, “Everlasting”

Saxophonist Phil French has played with the cream of the crop.  His resume reads like a who’s who of the music industry.  He’s performed with artists and musicians such as The Winans, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood, Kim ...

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Pastor Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans, Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds Set to Perform on “The Bobby Jones Gospel Christmas Special”

The longest running original series on cable television, “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL,” will present a Christmas special on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 9 a.m. ET/PT. “The Bobby Jones Gospel Christmas Special” stars gospel legend Pastor Shirley Caesar as she sets the tone of ...

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Video: Baltimore Pastor Westley West Tells Congregation to “NaeNae The Hell Out”

Pastor Westley West, of Baltimore’s Faith Empowered Ministries, raised a few eyebrows recently when the video below hit the internet. In the video, Pastor West is delivering a sermon at the church’s First Annual Youth and Young Adults Back to ...

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New Album “Worth Fighting For” by Brian Courtney Wilson Available for Pre-Order

The highly anticipated album by Stellar Award Winner, Brian Courtney Wilson is now available for pre-order exclusively on iTunes! Officially releasing on the first Tuesday of 2015, Wilson’s album will be the debut from his new label home, Motown Gospel. Beginning today, ...

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Ridley Scott’s Highly Anticipated Movie, ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’, Receives Low Faith Compatibility Rating

Faith Driven Consumer, the group that first raised concerns earlier this year about NOAH‘s failure to resonate with its target faith audience, continues to serve as an advocate for more than 41 million consumers who spend $2 trillion annually. The organization’s Faith-Friendly Film Review system measures ...

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‘Motown Christmas’ is the Top-Selling Album on Billboard’s Gospel Albums Chart

Motown Christmas, a collaborative release from Motown Gospel and Motown Records, is a stunning holiday album featuring soulful, inspired interpretations of seasonal classics. It is a must-have addition to any music collection that will help spread the joy of the ...

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Week of December 20, 2014 Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart: ‘Motown Christmas’ Rolls in at #1, John Paul McGee Debuts in Top 10

Taking the #1 spot this week is Motown Christmas, causing J. Moss’ Grown Folks Gospel to drop to #2. Fred Hammond’s I Will Trust also makes a small drop to #3, followed by WOW Gospel 2014 holding on to #4. ...

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Week of December 20, 2014 Billboard Top Gospel Songs Chart: Ricky Dillard Makes History with ‘Amazing’, Holds on to #1 Spot

After making history this week for its 25 week run at #1, Ricky Dillard’s Amazing is still on top of the chart. At #2 is Jason Nelson with I Am, followed by JJ Hairston’s Bless Me at #3. Smokie Norful ...

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Grammy Award Nominee Damion Murrill Ends Year With Lamplighter Award

2014 has been an amazing year for GRAMMY Award Nominee Damion Murrill.  Introducing his group, Siloam, Damion released a brand new single, “Kingdom Come”, in early 2014 to rave reviews.  The ensemble sang the tune on television stations and networks ...

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