GOSPELflava joins Gospel music lovers around the globe mourning the passing of Joel Smith. An adept musician, Smith, son of Feddie Hawkins and nephew of Edwin and Walter Hawkins played on a number of Hawkins Family and Love Center Choir award winning recordings as well
Multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed, a Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, joins the acclaimed staff of the Houston Grand Opera (HGOco) as Music Director and Composer in Residence. As such, Sneed will work on new commission projects, compose a new work for HGOco, and serve
Premiere Gospel label, Motown Gospel, to release compilation album marking the label’s twenty years of iconic and genre-defining music. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Motown Gospel, this album journeys through the birth of EMI Gospel as a seedling artist development label to its rise and transition into
The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn. Viewers can click Blackmusichonors.com/Airtime.html to check local airdates and broadcast times. The show celebrated the
Chart-topping young star and two-time 2018 Dove Awards nominee Koryn Hawthorne makes a return appearance in Lionsgate’s hit drama series, Greenleaf tonight, September 5that 10 pm/9c on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Her song “Speak the Name” will be featured in the episode. Hawthorne’s role in Episode
Contemporary Gospel recording artist and BET's Sunday Best Season 5 winner Joshua Rogers has announced the album release date and has unmasked the LP's official cover for his long-awaited new project Returning (Mixed Bag Music/eOne) available in stores and online Friday, September 28. With production from
Two-Time Stellar Award winning online radio station, SOAR Radio, and the founder of Sun Wise Media, Ri-Karlo Handy, are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual 2019 Gospel Radio Awards. The show will be taped for television and Live Streamed. The show will feature performances by A-list stars from every
From “I Say A Little Prayer” to “Think” to her signature classic “RESPECT,” Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life
From Billboard Magazine SiriusXM announced Wednesday (Aug. 29) that Soul Town (channel 49) will broadcast Aretha Franklin's funeral in its entirety on the new Aretha Franklin Tribute Channel. The service on Friday at 10 a.m. ET will feature performances by Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande and more. Faith Hill, Chaka Khan, Fantasia and Jennifer
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson’s current single, “A Great Work,” enters top 5 on Billboard Gospel Airplay chart today. Representing the fastest rising single of his career, the meaningful song has truly connected with audiences, and has become one of the most anthemic songs
