“Pain, loss and rejection have a way of inflicting wounds deeper than the eye can see; emotionally, spiritually and mentally,” shares Deanna. “When you add physical illness and sickness into the mix, we all, believer and non-believer alike have a need for healing. There are times that we suppress something instead of really letting it go and so it continues to be a weight, holding us captive from moving forward and impacting our joy. At my worst moment, while physically ill and struggling to totally release the things that over time had taken a tremendous toll on my faith, emotions, and spirit, the voice of the Lord reminded me to make a faith declaration…to speak healing, release and freedom in spite of what I felt and what things looked like. My God is greater than my past, my present and my circumstances therefore, I Am Healed and so are all that stand in faith in spite of what they see and struggle within the present…we are healed!”
Fans of the artist will be able to hear the song during her upcoming Online Listening Party. She is debuting songs from her newest release on CJBRadio.com on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 4:00PM EST. In order to tune in to the Listening Party, log on to www.CJBRadio.com. In addition, Deanna will be interviewed speaking on the influences for the music.
No doubt she’ll be sharing the news about her recent award wins. In July, she was named a Chairman’s Choice by Al “The Bishop” Hobbs at the 2012 Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention. More recently, Ransom won the 2012 Rhythm of Gospel Award for Video of the Year for “I Hear You ‘Live’ Concert DVD” and performed at the ceremony in Jacksonville, FL. In addition, after ministering in song, she walked away with another award, the 2012 En Sound Music Award for Best Urban Artist- Female a day later in Atlanta, GA, performing at both the ceremony and the after party hosted by Airplay 360 Magazine at the area’s renowned C-Room Multiplex. Already a multiple award winner including wins as the 2011 Rhythm of Gospel Award Winner for Song of the Year for “Mercy & Kindness”, a 2010 Black Essence Award Female Gospel Artist Winner, and a 2005 Independent Female Artist of the Year Award, Ransom is taking the industry by storm.
Never Say Never…Again is a very personal project for the singer. Released on July 24th and produced by GRAMMY Award Winner Herb Middleton, the CD features the talents of the incomparable Melba Moore, Rodney Talley and John “The Rap’tist” Gallagher. The 13-track project features the powerhouse vocalist flaunting her vocal prowess of a series of heart-melting songs. On “It’s Working”, Ransom reflects on benefits of going through hard times while grooving over a fresh Hip-Hop influenced beat. Other great cuts include the charming R&B gospel dance tempo, “Bow”, the affable sounding “What A Friend” and the smooth and uplifting anthem “Rise Sistah”, featuring the incomparable Melba Moore. The project is currently available online including retailers iTunes, FYE, Amazon and more. For more information about Deanna Ransom please log on to www.deannaransom.com.