NASHVILLE, TN….May 30, 2007…As TobyMac’s latest hit record “Portable Sounds” continues to be a top 10 best-seller, and as he hits the road for all the major summer festivals, he is coming to towns all across the U.S.…live…at the virtual world for teen and pre-teen girls and boys, with more than 2-million “citizens” ….Whyville.com. Thousands will be able to catch TobyMac live in concert when he appears at Whyville’s Greek Theatre, featuring songs from his new CD and a few of his old favorites too.
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Detroit, Mich., May 30, 2007 -- African Americans in Medicine was the theme of the 2007 Ford Freedom Award Gala on May 22, at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. This year's honorees included a Medical Maverick, Dr. Charles B. Purvis, co-founder of Howard University's College of Medicine who received the Ford Freedom Award honor posthumously; and a Miracle Worker, native Detroiter, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, was named the Ford Freedom Award Scholar. A special humanitarian award presented to Nelson Mandela was accepted by South African Ambassador H.E. Barbara Masekela. Mr. Mandela is being recognized for his immeasurable contributions to our global community. Two dynamic Masters of Ceremonies hosted the Gala: Kevin Frazier, weekend anchor and correspondent of Entertainment Tonight and local TV host Chuck Stokes, WXYZ-TV. This major annual fundraiser event, underwritten by Ford Motor Company supports the museum's educational programs, exhibits and community outreach initiatives.
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(Atlanta , GA ) – May 30, 2007 — The Rance Allen Group’s latest CD “Closest Friend” made its debut in the top ten today on Billboard’s Gospel Charts. After more than 30 years of performing and recording, one of urban contemporary/gospel/r&b legends - THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP released another album “Closest Friend” Tuesday, May 22, 2007.

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Los Angeles–Wednesday, May 30, 2007–The crisis in Darfur continues and the situation grows more grave with each passing day. Although President Bush has ordered new U.S. economic sanctions to pressure Sudan’s government to halt the genocide in Darfur, the killing continues indiscriminately, engulfing men women and children in a murderous rampage. With so much bloodshed and violence in Darfur, it is important to remember the youngest victims of this maniacal mayhem. With that in mind, Charles Wright has written a song that he has dedicated to the children of Darfur entitled “God Bless The Children” from his new CD “Finally Got It Wright. ” Wright will sing the song publicly for the first time at The Africa Achievement Awards gala dinner honoring Ghana’s Golden Jubilee at the Beverly Hills Hotel this Friday, June 1, in the hotel’s Crystal Ballroom at 8 PM. The special guest of honor will be the newly inducted Ga Mantse, King Tackie Tawiah III, King of The Ga’s, Republic of Ghana and His Royal Delegation.
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A new day for gospel music has broke the horizon with the release of the long awaited “NEW DAY” album by veteran musician and songwriter Al Henderson. The project is a ten track offering containing songs of praise, worship, exaltation, and adoration to God, learning to trust Him more, love and forgiveness for one another with God’s help, and His unconditional, incredible love for all mankind. The album’s music styles range from smooth R&B and mid-tempo soul type ballads with phat vocal harmonies, to upbeat funk, flavored with a touch rock and jazz. This is Al’s first CD since “Ultimate Lifestyle”, which was released in 1995. Al considers the new album to be his re-entry back into the gospel music industry. “These past 12 years I’ve learned a lot from my Heavenly Father, and I’ve also learned a lot about life in general”. ” I pray that this album will help bring a New Day of love, hope, trust, and victory to the hearts of people everywhere.

Visit www.alhendersonmusic.com now and download this song FREE and for more information.
P.S. the music soundclips are mono, the album sounds 200% better than the soundclips.

Tonex-The Comeback!
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For our 1st issue, we got a chance to catch up with the artist known as Tonex, and we discussed lots of things such as his new album, his new single and how he got back in the music industry. Also, we go behind the scenes at the 2007 Christian Music Awards with Talent Producer Joyce Coleman. Plus the latest news in the Gospel industry, such as Gospel plays, music news and new artists like Hersey Coles. Plus much, much more! Click the cover to open the latest digital issue. Inside read and listen to the articles and the new music!

May 25, 2007-Maurette Brown-Clark (AIR), an alum of Malverne High School in Malverne, New York wants to give back to the community that helped to shape

her into the successful gospel artist, mother, wife and friend that she is today. She will perform the national anthem and her Billboard Top Gospel Chart single, “One God”, from her Air Gospel CD, The Dream at the first annual Malverne High School Alum basketball game. The game is a fundraiser for The Malverne Educational & Fitness Foundation. The cost for the event is $10 for adults, $5 for students 12 and older, and free for children below the age of 12 and will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m at Malverne High School, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, New York, 11565. The event will also feature well-known players and coaches from Malverne High Basketball Alumnus such as Wandy Williams- former NFL Player (Denver Broncos); Al Skinner- current Head Coach of NCAA basketball powerhouse Boston College, former Long Beach Head Basketball Coach, Bernard Tomlin- Long Island All-Star; current Head Basketball Coach of Old Westbury College, & Neal Johnson- former EBA basketball player and present Assistant Basketball Coach of Old Westbury College.

The Annual Six Flags Gospel Festival is just months away (Saturday, August
25, 2007), so it’s time we got down to it.

Six Flags Gospel Fest has been in existence for more than 5 years and has featured notable gospel entertainers including Fred Hammond. Marvin Sapp, and Donnie McClurkin.
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NASHVILLE, TN…May 22, 2007… INO Records’ announces the signing of award-winning Christian group, folk-pop sensation Caedmon’s Call. The group will be releasing their 15th project Overdressed on Aug. 28, and features former member-turned-solo singer/songwriter Derek Webb on the project and upcoming tour.
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New York, NY – May 21,2007 – “A Prayer 4 Hip Hop”, in the
making for two years, is poised to address the issues facing the Hip Hop
generation today. “A Prayer 4 Hip Hop” is being produced by Life Media
along with its national media partners Vibe Magazine and
GospelCity.Com. In addition the concert providers have teamed up with the National Minority Quality Forum and its Test For Life campaign created to educate minorities on the importance of being tested for the HIV virus. The
concert tour will kick off at the Copacabana in New York City on June 17th
starting at 4P.M. and will include performances from J.A.Z., Shabach,
Gospel R&B artist Deitrick Haddon and a host of others. The tour will
continue throughout the summer in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston,
Tampa, Baltimore and Detroit.
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