May 25, 2013

James Fortune Helps Raise Awareness About Cancer

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*James Fortune knows what it means to survive. Having lived through a situation of despair, Fortune has overcome the impossible and is a true testimony of faith and perseverance.  This is the message he wants to share with the rest of the world. Having been a supporter since 2010, the award-winning gospel star has visited [...]




Monica Featured on New James fortune & FIYA Gospel Track ‘Hold On’ (Video)

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*The concept video from the James Fortune and F.I.Y.A. tune “Hold On” featuring Monica and Fred Hammond debuted online earlier this week. “Hold On” is the sophomore release from the album “Identity,” which is currently number 8 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums charts. The song features R&B vocalist Monica and gospel icon Fred Hammond. Bobby Yan directed [...]




Homelessness Brought James Fortune Closer to God

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*James Fortune used to watch his children sleep in the bathtub before he lay beside his pregnant wife at night in a motel, wondering how he was going to provide for his family the next day, says the Associated Press. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) [...]




Verizon’s How ‘Sweet the Sound’ (and Marvin Sapp) is Back

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*“How Sweet the Sound” is back on again and choirs have a chance to win $50,000. Marvin Sapp (pictured below) will be the resident judge. “It is an honor to return as resident judge for this joyous event that honors the foundation of our community – the church choir,” said Sapp. “How Sweet the Sound [...]




James Fortune’s Fiya World label Signs with Light Records and eOne Distribution

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*SR VP & General Manager of Light Records, James Robinson announced a marketing and distribution agreement with James Fortune & FIYA, to bring his new label, FIYA World Music to Light Records and eOne Distribution. The three year deal, which was inked last week, includes the future recordings of James Fortune & FIYA as well [...]




Photos: 26th Annual Stellar Awards Nominations Announced, hosted by Donnie McClurkin

Donnie McClurkin hosts the Stellar Awards Nomination Concert and Announcements event in Nashville

*Nashville belonged to the best and brightest from the gospel community last weekend, as the nominations for the Stellar Awards were revealed October 23rd. The one-hour telecast of this ceremony was hosted by Donnie McClurkin. James Fortune led this year’s nominees, earning an impressive ten nods, with seven of those for his collaboration with choir [...]