June 18, 2013

Keith ‘Wonderboy’ Johnson Signs With EMI Gospel

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*EMI Gospel just signed award-winning gospel artist Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson. Over the past decade, Johnson has recorded twelve albums and numerous groundbreaking and chart-topping hit singles. “It’s an honor to be with a fine label like EMI Gospel,” the Wonderboy says. “I am truly blessed that my brand and style of music is still relevant [...]




How Sweet the Sound Rocks the Staples Center

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*Thousands of Gospel fans cheering, praising and worshipping filled Staples Center Friday nigh for Verizon’s 5th Annual How Sweet the Sound gospel competition. Some of the best choirs from all over the Western region battled it out to make it to Los Angeles for an inspiring night of empowerment and encouragement. Hosted by Gospel Award-winning [...]




Donald Lawrence Shares Testimony Through Song

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*While performing at a post game concert in Memphis, Tenn. for the Grizzlies, Donald Lawrence and his company of singers blessed his legion of supporters with a round of his soul-stirring songs. During the hour-long concert, Donald introduced the audience to some of his best loved songs , including “Encourage Yourself.” (Are you a fan [...]




Verizon’s ‘How Sweet the Sound’ Crowns Winners at 2011 National Finals in LA

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*Excitement and anticipation filled the air as nearly 9,450 people filled the Staples Center inLos AngelesFriday to cheer on nine incredible choirs in Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound national finale. Regional choirs from across the country were on hand to win up to $50,000. Grammy award winning artists CeCe Winans and Donald Lawrence served as [...]




Parton & Latifah to Perform at Tonight’s ‘How Sweet the Sound’ Finale at Staples Center

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*Hosted by CeCe Winans and Donald Lawrence, Verizon Wireless will name the top gospel choir in the country tonight at the finale of the How Sweet the Sound  (HSTS) sing off  at  Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Nine regional finalists, will surrender to the critical ears of celebrity judges Marvin Sapp,  Shirley Caesar and Israel Houghton [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Marvin Winans, Jr. and Dir. Joel Kapity’s Dream Film Due Out in Sept.

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*“I’m the big bad wolf Donte’ trying to impose my will or those around me,” Marvin Winans, Jr. said about his character in the film Dreams, which he produces – along with the film’s director Joel Kapity. The movie Dreams, due out this fall, is a collection of stories based on real-life situations of a [...]




Donald Lawrence and Co.’s New Album Out Now

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*Grammy Award winning Gospel artist Donald Lawrence and his dynamic support ensemble, Co, is returning to shelves with a fabulous project called “YRM: Your Righteous Mind.” Over the last two decades, Lawrence has wowed audiences worldwide with his phenomenal talent and natural ability to get the crowd in the spirit of worship. YRM’s first single, “Spiritual,” [...]




Richard Smallwood Finally Releasing New CD, ‘Promises,’ July 19

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*After four decades as one of the most popular Gospel artists in the genre, Richard Smallwood remains a vital and vibrant fixture in Gospel music. With the upcoming July 19th release of his 15th album “Promises,” Smallwood showcases his timeless gifts as songwriter and pianist and delivers a body of work that is at once refreshing [...]




Kierra Sheard Rocks Chicago at Live Recording

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*Kierra Sheard, recently ignited the Windy City at the live recording for her forthcoming CD entitled, “Free.” The house was packed with screaming and cheering fans, so much several hundred were turned away at the Harold Washington Cultural Center. The event was phenomenal and lit the city on fire. “I’ve been to many live recordings and [...]




Photos: Verizon How Sweet The Sound Choir Competition in L.A. include Gospel Stars as Judges and Hosts

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*Recently, gospel’s premiere choir event in Los Angeles went down at the Staples Center during the Verizon Wireless “How Sweet The Sound” 2010 competition. On Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 eight choirs from the L.A. region competed in four main categories, including overall winner, large and small voices regional winners, Verizon’s V Cast People’s Choice Award [...]




How Sweet the Sound in St. Louis

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*It doesn’t matter much that gospel choirs aren’t the “in” thing at record labels and on the radio. How Sweet the Sound, a gospel competition coming to Scottrade Center next week, continues to pack in the crowds locally and nationally. “Church choirs are never going anywhere,” says co-host Donald Lawrence, a nationally renowned gospel singer. [...]




Variety Gospel Ready for New Releases

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*Variety Gospel has a lot going on and is ready to get the next season of music going. Grammy nominated, Stellar Award winning trio 21:03 are getting ready to release their inspirational single, “Incredible” as a prelude to their upcoming album entitled “Evolved.” Well-loved gospel artist and director John P. Kee is preparing to release [...]




Gotta Have Gospel Ultimate Choirs to Release Soon

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*“Gotta Have Gospel Ultimate Choirs” showcase has finally been captured on CD and will be in stores for purchase on July 27. The album features some of the best Gospel artists and songs of all time, including voices from Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, John P. Kee, Donald Lawrence and so many more. Check out the album [...]




Donald Lawrence Brings Blessings to Texas

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*Award winning gospel singer Donald Lawrence will be on air with 92.1, Praise Houston on May 1st. Listeners will have the chance to meet and interview the headlining, spirit ushering musical minister. On Sunday, May 2nd at the Humble Civic Center in Texas at 6 pm, Lawrence will be performing at the Greater Pure Light’s [...]