Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel releases two highly-anticipated albums. Amber Bullock’s 
Thank You and Le’Andria Johnson’s Best Christmas are available at traditional, non-traditional and online retail outlets everywhere, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Amazon and iTunes.
Music World Gospel dominates Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart and Gospel Indicator chart for five consecutive weeks. This week, BET’s Sunday Best Season 4 winner, Amber Bullock leads the way with three new radio adds on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart for her new single, Walter Hawkins’ “Thank You Lord.” She is also on Billlboard’s Gospel New and Active List and the Gospel Indicator New and Active list. The single is on the Gospel Indicator Most Increased Spins List. Bullock just completed an 18-city concert tour with Kirk Franklin, where she was a special guest artist, along with Isaac Carree, Deon Kipping and Jason Nelson. Bullock’s CD, Thank You, features new studio recordings of jazz infused and neo-soul inspired interpretations of some of her most memorable songs performed on Sunday Best. The EP is produced by Eric Dawkins for E Flat Entertainment. Other songs on the EP include Kurt Carr’s “For Every Mountain,” J. Moss’ “We Must Praise,” Asaph A. Ward and Dorinda Clark Cole’s “If It Had Not Been For the Lord,” Chris Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God,” the Negro spiritual, “A City Called Heaven,” and Richard Smallwood’s “Secret Place,” the song she performed during the finale of season 4.
Le’Andria Johnson’s debut CD, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson lands at #2 this week on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart—she spent eight week at #1. Her first single, “Jesus” is #15 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart. Le’Andria received her first GRAMMY nomination for “Jesus.” The single was nominated for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance. The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be televised on February 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST on CBS.
Le’Andria also received two adds for her new single, “Make Him Like You.” Le’Andria puts a contemporary twist on traditional Christmas carols on her first holiday CD, Christmas Best. She performs a jazzy version of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” The song, which features Kenny Hollman on the saxophone, shows off Le’Andria’s versatility and range. She begins “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” in a traditional manner, then veers the song into a hand-clapping, contemporary gospel style. She offers a soulful interpretation of “Noel,” and her traditional version of “Oh Holy Night” shows off her powerful voice and unique style. Le’Andria is joined by label mate Amber Bullock for “Silent Night.” The two powerhouse singers complement each other in this soulful performance of the perennial Christmas favorite. Le’Andria closes out the CD with an upbeat, playful “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” which she sings in an R&B style, with a touch of a Caribbean beat. Christmas Best is produced by award-winning production teams, The Bamaz Boyz and Sure Fire Music Group, with vocal production by Jamecia Bennett.
Label mate Brian Courtney Wilson’s new single “So Proud” moves to #24 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart and #19 on the Gospel Indicator chart. “So Proud” was on Billboard’s Most Added List for five consecutive weeks. The single is #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Most Increased List with +111 spins and the Gospel Indicator Most Increased Spins List with +37 spins. “So Proud” will be released to over 150 digital and streaming outlets on December 20.
Wilson’s new single, “So Proud,” is receiving rave reviews at gospel radio. “Beautiful single! Enjoyed the lyrics and definitely hit potential,” said Skip Dillard, Operation Managers for WBLS-FM/WLIB-AM (New York City). Ace Alexander, National Music Director and award-winning radio personality of the Sheridan Gospel Network of Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation said, “Brian Courtney Wilson is one of the most soulful and heartfelt inspirational singers you will ever hear. His new single, ‘So Proud’ reminds you of the power 
of love, family, home and a God that will never forsake us. ‘So Proud’ will make you feel so good, you’ll listen again and again.” Mike Chandler, President of Musical Soulfood Network concurs, “Brian continues to redefine great gospel music.” And Willie Mae McIver, Host of Beyond the Praise says, “Love this song! It is such an inspirational, warm, feel-good upbeat song. It reminds you that no matter what you are going through or how you are living, you should always keep your head up, be grateful and be proud.”
Music World Gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 is #29 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart and the Gospel Indicator New and Active List. Trin-i-tee 5:7’s Angel and Chanelle Deluxe CD was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Gospel Album. Angel and Chanelle were also nominated for two Stellar Awards for Group/Duo of the Year and Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year for their current CD project. Recently, the ladies received a Soul Train Music Awards nomination for Best Gospel Performance. The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be televised on February 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST on CBS. The Stellar Awards will be taped on January 14 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.
Micah Stampley’s single, “Hosanna,” received a recent add in 40 markets at Rejoice Musical Soulfood Network. Micah’s TV Special Answering the Call of Love continues to air on various Christian Networks, including National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), Sky Angel, Total Living Network, Global Christian Network, LESEA Broadcasting Network (WHT), Watchmen Broadcasting, Unity Broadcasting Network and others. For more information on airdates, please visit www.musicworldgospel.com.
