Archeophone Records is releasing on Sept 30, 2016, a book and CD compilation titled Waxing the Gospel: Mass Evangelism and the Phonograph, 1890-1900. Comprising 102 tracks (almost four hours of audio) on three CDs encased in an illustrated 408-page hardback book, the project explores the
Stellar Gospel Music Award winning recording artist, J.J. Hairston of J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, has added another chapter to his book of success with the launch of his own recording label, JamesTown Music. "I'm excited about the launch of JamesTown Music and the vision
Chicago is the ultimate destination for Gospel music and this is reinforced by the weekly (and sometimes daily) addition of new quartets, groups, choirs and solo acts. In the exception category is the Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church where Pastor Walter Matthews greets the members
The Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has given an eight-episode series order to The Book of John (working title) from Leftfield Pictures, a weekly one-hour dramedy docu-series featuring the life of John Gray, associate pastor at Joel Osteen's world-famous Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The series
Candy West is a name synonymous with Gospel music. In over 2 decades, she has performed and traveled as a background and featured vocalist with artists including Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Myron Butler, Mary Mary, Snarky Puppy and Erykah Badu. She now gets
Congratulations to Travis Greene and wife Jackie, as they and a team of passionate leaders are preparing to launch Forward City Church. Set to open on August 21, 2016 in Columbia, SC, Forward City accepts the challenge to continually unify the body of Christ. Forward City
Good things come out of Houston, and Angela Bennett is indeed a good thing. The powerhouse singer makes a stunning debut with the release of Rock Steady, a Louisiana Zydeco flavored track produced by Bobby Sparks and Mark Simmons giving the listener concrete evidence that
Rusty Watson is known for his music. He has written for Rodnie Bryant and CCMC, Ricky Dillard's New Generation Chorale, Bishop TD Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir and the GMWA Women of Worship. Watson is most recognized for his composition For My Good,
Leo Davis has spent 40 years "singing to the Lord a new song" and ensuring that the singers and musicians under his tutelage mastered the art of not just being loud, but also skillful. After 25 years of ministry at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
In the realignment that shifts RCA Inspiration to the Provident Music Group, news now comes that Phil Thornton has been appointed Senior VP and General Manager of RCA Inspiration, succeeding Geo Bivins. Thornton has served for the last four years as VP/GM of of urban
