Ambassador Bobby Jones Award Recipient Joe Ligon
Among the special hono
rees at this year’s Stellar Awards will be the reigning King of Quartet, Willie Joe Ligon.
Thomas Dorsey Award Notable Achievement Recipient Dr. Marabeth Gentry
This year, the Stellar Awards will honor the work of Dr. Marabeth Gentry, President of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award.
And the Grammy Goes To…
Grammy night is Monday, February 15th. Here’s your change to weigh in on your picks for 2016
Chicago Gospel Legend Doris Sykes Passes
GOSPELflava joins others around the country mourning the loss of Doris Sykes, lead singer for Pastor Maceo Woods’ Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir of Chicago, Illinois. In a time when sopranos reigned supreme, Sykes had an inimitable style and held her own amongst the likes of Sarah Jordan Powell and Hulah Gene Dunkin while serving as inspiration to newcomers like Lecresia Campbell, Felicia Coleman Evans and Tina Watson.
Reverend Clay Evans Heritage Series Offers New Music
Great news for the masses who love the authentic Chicago church sound. The Clay Evans Heritage Series compilation will feature vintage recordings that cover the 50 + years of ministry of Reverend Evans and the Fellowship Choir. “Reverend Clay Evans is an icon, not only in
Wynton Marsalis' Abyssinian Mass CD Featuring Damien Sneed Set To Release March 18
Blue Engine Records will release Wynton Marsalis' critically acclaimed Abyssinian Mass disc featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra along with Damien Sneed and Chorale LeChateau on March 18th. Marsalis wrote the Mass in 2008 in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church.
WILLIAM MCDOWELL TOPS THE CHARTS
Sound of Revival, the new CD from celebrated worship leader Pastor William McDowell makes its bow at #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. In addition, the album is #1 on the Top Christian & Gospel Albums (combined) charts, #2 on the Independent Albums
CHARLES BUTLER WANTS YOU TO MAKE IT
Charles Butler and Trinity sing a song of encouragement in their new single, Make It heading to digital outlets on Friday, February 5th. Make It serves as the lead single from the DMV based Stellar nominated ensemble . The song is penned by Sam Roberts
Pastor Shirley Caesar Debuts New Music On Celebration Of Gospel
The ever popular Celebration of Gospel makes its triumphant return to the airwaves on Sunday, January 31st. Pastor Shirley Caesar is joined by Anthony Hamilton for the debut of new music in addition to paying tribute to Gospel legend Andrae Crouch who made his transition
Christon Gray Set To Release The Glory Album
Mark your calendars for March 11th as Christon Gray releases his second solo project, The Glory Album on Kirk Franklin's Fo Yo Soul label. The multi talented rapper, singer, songwriter and producer topped the Billboard Gospel chart as a member of WLAK (We Live As
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