BMI celebrated the best in Gospel music at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at BMI’s Nashville office this week. BMI honored the songwriters and publishers behind the past year’s 25 most-performed Gospel songs and announced the Songwriters, Song, and Publisher of
His raspy, powerful voice has become a signature sound that has earned him two GRAMMY® nominations, three Stellar Awards, two Dove Award nominations, a BMI Trailblazer Award, and multiple Billboard Chart-topping hit singles. He is Zacardi Cortez. His current 2-part IBHAR albums - HE THAT IS
Blacksmoke and CEO Kerry Douglas had a banner year with GRAMMY®-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist Zacardi Cortez. On Billboard's Year-end charts, Zacardi's IMPRINT LIVE album is the #14 Top Gospel Album, his "Lord Do It For Me" single ranked #22 on the Top Gospel Streaming
According to DemandSage statistics, YouTube is the world's second-most-visited website and the second-largest search engine, behind the leader, Google. This year, YouTube has over 2.53 billion active monthly users and over 122 million daily users. Capturing millions of those views is Gospel, entertainment, and media
Atlanta, GA-based Recording Artist-Producer Jevon Dewand has spent years collaborating with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, but now he’s finally hit No. 1 on Mediabase and Billboard’s Gospel Airplay charts with a soulful, urban track, “Without You.” The song pairs Dewand with dynamic
Award season begins with the first Grammy nomination for Gospel Music's favorite son Zacardi Cortez. In addition to his Billboard Music Award nominations, the Stellar Award winning artist was nominated for his electryfying performance on the Billboard and Mediabase chart topping smash hit Lord Do
Gospel music's favorite son Zacardi Cortez, celebrates God's faithfulness as Lord Do It For Me, the second single from his Imprint Live in Memphis (Zetroc/Blacksmoke Music Worldwide) disc takes the top spot on both the BDS and Mediabase Top Gospel radio charts, marking his sixth
GRAMMY-nominated and multiple Stellar Award winner, James Fortune releases his long-awaited brand-new EP, WORTH IT. WORTH IT, features seven songs with a timely message of encouragement, reminding listeners that their struggle and life trauma was "worth it." Fortune says, "God will turn your pain into profit."
The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that
Blacksmoke Music Worldwide, the house that Kerry Douglas built literally brought the house down during the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards held at the Orleans Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada on July 15th. The night began with a riveting performance from Kierra Sheard Kelly’s
