The 2018 Black Music Honors recognized the legacy of Aretha Franklin during the award show taping on Thursday, August 16. Hosted by 2017 Marconi Award Winner Rickey Smiley and singer/actress LeToya Luckett, the annual two-hour television special honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made
Damien Sneed bares his musicality with the release of The Three Sides of Damien Sneed. The three-disc CD features 39 tracks with more than two hours of music. “The Three Sides of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz and Sanctified Soul has been in the works for
The city of Detroit honored the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin during Detroit Music Weekend held June 9th through the 11th. The 18 time Grammy winner known around the world for her song RESPECT began her music career at her father's church, the New Bethel
The undisputed and reigning Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin celebrates Thanksgiving with a free dinner and gospel concert in the motor city at the historic New Bethel Baptist Church, located at 8430 Reverend C L Franklin Boulevard. The event takes place on Sunday, November 22nd
“Welllll….I hope everybody is in the spirit tonight. We’re bringing some church to the White House!” were President Obama’s opening remarks for the White House Gospel Music Celebration last Tuesday. Held in the East Wing of the White House, which was converted into a concert
Bishop Rance Allen, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tamela Mann and others join Aretha Franklin and the Morgan State University Choir for “The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House”. The hour long program celebrates the rich history of Gospel music and its impact on other
Thomas A. Dorsey III is leading efforts to preserve the history and legacy of his grandfather through the organization of the Thomas A Dorsey Project. Widely regarded as the Father of Gospel Music, Thomas Dorsey a noted blues musician who found God in the midst
Karen Clark Sheard joins Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Tamar Braxton, Smokey Robinson and Wayne Brady performing for BET Honors 2014. This year's event will honor Motown Records founder and creator of the smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, Berry Gordy, American Express CEO &
The date and lineup was announced for the 91st Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting taking place on December 6th at President's Park in Washington, DC. Celebrated composer and conductor Nolan Williams and his Voices of Inspiration will join the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, the
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were held Sunday February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the Staples Center. Yolanda Adams represented the entire Gospel Community as being the only Gospel performer during the live show, in tribute to the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin.
