Reba McEntire is set to release her brand-new debut gospel album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope on Feb. 3. Preceding the album is the release of the set's first single. McEntire has teamed up with Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood to record a new version of the classic gospel song "Softly and Tenderly."
Those who know Mark Lowry best will attest that the comedic genius is a rather complex individual. As Kevin Williams, his long-time friend and the producer of Lowry's latest recording has stated, "Mark is funny, serious, simple, complex, in the moment and in the future, all at the same time." Mark would attribute this complexity to his ADHD diagnosis, but those who know him well simply attest that Mark just loves life and all the complexities that come with living life to the fullest and making each day count.
FIERCE MERCY is an epic, cinematic step forward from singer-songwriter Colin Hay, most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but most widely known for being an influential and celebrated frontman.
The world-renowned Chicago Mass Choir has been nominated for nine awards in the final round of voting for the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards. Top nods include Choir of the Year, Song of the Year and Traditional CD of the Year. A full list of nominations are below. Fan voting is now underway at www.thestellarawards.com. Public voting ends Dec. 16 with final nominees to be announced in each category January 2017.
Gospel music mainstays the Gaither Vocal Band(Gaither Music Group) garnered a 2017 GRAMMY® nod for Best Roots Gospel Album,according to yesterday's announcement of nominations by The Recording Academy.
BEC Recordings' David Dunn will be releasing his new album Yellow Balloons on February 17th. This album has been inspired by a personally tragic event for Dunn.
Hillsong Church has just opened a $35 million Epicenter on its Australian campus on December 11th. The Epicenter, off Solent Circuit in Baulkham Hills, includes a 500-seat theatre as well as television and sound studios, editing suites, classrooms, rehearsal rooms, meeting rooms and offices across five storeys plus a carpark.
During a joint Christmas concert performed by The Hinson Family and Logan Smith at Community Church of Praise (Logan's home church), a moment that will not soon be forgotten took place. After a duet performance, late in the concert, of the song "It Feels Like Christmas Again," written by Sheri Easter, Logan proposed to his girlfriend of 6 months, Jordan Honea of The Hinson Family. SHE SAID YES!!
Jenny Gill, the daughter of country music crooner Vince Gill and step daughter of Gospel music legend Amy Grant, will release her brand new debut EP in February.
Houston based recording artist Cheryl Fortune is set to embark on her solo recording career with the release of her Lucius B. Hoskins produced debut single "Fighters" set to impact gospel radio January 2017. "With this single I created an anthem for women that would offer A sense of hope, strength and boldness, states Cheryl.
GRAMMY-nominated and renowned worship leader Kari Jobewill release her third studio album titled The Garden on February 3, 2017. This album follows the highly acclaimed live project Majestic that produced the hit single "Forever" and "I Am Not Alone." The Garden was written and recorded during a season of pain and loss for Jobe's family.
Bestselling author, inspirational speaker, Bible teacher, and singer Sheila Walsh is set to release two new titles in "The Bible Is My Best Friend" brand in January 2017: The Bible is My Best Friend Bible Storybook andWhere Do I Find Jesus? (B&H Kids).
GRAMMY®-nominated musician Gordon Mote will ring in the holiday season this month with an hour-long Christmas special on SiriusXM's enLighten Channel (Channel 65). The seasonal special will air at 6:00 PM 12/23, 3:00 PM 12/24, Noon 12/25, and 6:00 PM 12/25 (Eastern Time).
Recording artist Jekalyn Carr has launched a support movement for Richmond, Virginia based nationally syndicated radio personality Sheila Belle as she battles the winning fight against cancer. Carr was inspired to spearhead this support movement after attending Belle's event last weekend in Richmond called "The Gift" - an event for cancer survivors.
The nominees for the 2017 NAACP Image Awards have been announced. The Image Awards are presented by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature.