(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Sept. 3, 2008 –Inpop Records’ singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham celebrates his best-ever sales debut with Not Without Love, released Aug. 19. The album’s lead single, “A Breathe Or Two,” is currently making its way up the Radio & Records CHR chart, at No. 13 this week, and Needham will set out on BarlowGirl’s “Million Voices” headlining tour on Sept. 12.
Los Angeles,CA–Wednesday, September 3, 2008–As the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passes and new storms Hannah and Ike simmer and brew offshore, another force of nature is on the move. Legendary singer/songwriter and multiple Grammy Award winner James Ingram returns to his roots with the completion of his first all inspirational CD, the much anticipated Stand (In The Light) (Intering Records/Music One/WEA) in stores October 14, 2008.
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(Nashville, TN) - September 3, 2008 - Shaohannah’s Hope, the adoption and orphan care ministry founded by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Show HOPE Golf Classic. This event will be held Monday, October 13th at Hawthorns Golf & Country Club located in Fishers, Indiana. Located just outside of Indianapolis, Hawthorns Golf & Country Club is one of the top-ranked private golf courses in the state.
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The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce that the long awaited single from The Soul Stirrers, “The Love Of God” featuring Floyd Taylor (Son of Johnnie Taylor) and “Stand By Me Father” was mailed to Gospel, Urban, & Blues radio nationally on last week.
Say the name ‘Soul Stirrers’, not just in gospel circles, but in the wide world of R&B and Rock and there is instant recognition. The Soul Stirrers, as pioneers, trendsetters and trailblazers, have inspired and brought joy to church congregations, concert hall audiences and festival-goers for a remarkable eight decades. Former Soul Stirrers renowned vocal giants include Rebert H. Harris, Sam Cooke, J. J. Farley, and Johnnie Taylor. At times during their rich history, the Soul Stirrers featured vocalists Paul Foster, Martin Jacox and Julius Cheeks. Honored in 1989 by the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as one of ‘Rock’s Early Influences’, the Soul Stirrers are justifiably remembered as one of gospel music’s premier vocal quartets. The good news for their many longtime admirers and fans is that the Soul Stirrers are back with a brand new album.
She is hailed as “ The Queen of Gospel Quartet” and has come to be known and loved for her friendly smile, humble attitude and her genuine spirit of love for God, His ways, and His people. She is honored with the titles “Lady of Light” and “God’s Woman”.
EVELYN TURRENTINE-AGEE, IS BACK WITH A “FRESH” ANOINTING!!! Many industry contemporaries now affectionately refer to her as “Mama Evelyn” or “Mother Evelyn”. Whichever title you prefer, you’ll find that this outstanding pillar in traditional gospel music has made another gigantic leap in her music career from major record labels to independence.
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Nashville, TN- -With 30 years as the lead singer of the legendary gospel quartet, The Christianaires, Paul Porter has had his share of sorrows and exuberant moments. However, through his reflection Paul is able to see the other side of those experiences with a fresh perspective. With his whole heart, he is ready to express that this is A NEW DAY (Light Records). The solo debut will release September 30 and is chock full of variety, appealing to traditional quartet fans and contemporary gospel lovers alike.
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Ashmont Hill is an idyllic community in Boston from which a large, loving family was birthed into musical tradition. The Thompson family has made beautiful, spiritual music for years in Jubilee church - the church in which their father is Bishop. Phil Thompson, Sisters April Joy Thompson and Deborah Bullock, along with Deborah’s husband, Wil Bullock heard the call from The Lord to bring their music to a larger community, and have set out, as in Psalm 69:30 to “…praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
The song, in which they give praise, is pop worship music with a warmth and sincerity that envelops the listener. That sincerity flows into the music through the individual group members, their belief systems strengthened by solid, supportive family connections, college educations and the making of their own individual decisions when it came to their relationships with the Lord. The impetus behind their recordings is to enable the listener to cast away their cares and experience the real joy they have found through those relationships.
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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Aug. 28, 2008—Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Matthew West announces the fall 2008 “Something To Say” tour with special guest, Sparrow Records’ newest talent Josh Wilson. The tour, to be sponsored by World Vision with additional promotion from HearItFirst.com, will visit 25+ cities through the middle of November.
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NASHVILLE, TN…8/29/09….Bart Millard, best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum band MercyMe, is having a great week. On the heels of wrapping a national promo tour, his second solo effort, HYMNED AGAIN, just entered the Christian SoundScan charts at No.9, and reached the No. 3 spot on the iTunes© Christian chart.
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(Atlanta, GA) – (August 27, 2008) – Pastor Gregg Patrick (The Bridge) with other colleagues garners support from President Bush for an effort long overdue with THE GOSPEL HERITAGE MONTH. Having spearheaded the successful venture to declare September a recurring national holiday as ‘Gospel Heritage Month’, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee met with members of the executive committee to aid in the production of the first event to be held in Houston , Texas – Sunday, September 21, 2008.
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