May 20, 2013

Mary Mary and Fred Hammond to be Honored at Essence Music Fest

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*The dynamic Gospel sister duo, Mary Mary has made waves in the Gospel music industry and now they are being recognized for their work. Both Tina and Erica Campbell are to be honored during an all-star salute at the Essence Music Festival. But the celebration could not be complete without a little love to ever [...]




Gospel’s Myron Butler Shares his Story

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*Award winning Gospel recording artist Myron Butler is one of those names in the industry that can’t be missed. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) The artist, known for his outstanding writing and producing, shared a little bit about his background in music and how he [...]




Tyler Perry’s ‘Mr. Brown’ to Host Dove Awards

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*The Gospel Music Association announced the first talent line-up of leading music artists that will appear and perform at the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards: Lecrae, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Jason Crabb, Jamie-Grace, Kim Burrell, Kari Jobe, Danny Gokey, Ruben Studdar, Mandisa, Jason Castro, and The Isaacs, says the Gospel Newsroom. Are you a fan [...]




Mali Music Set to Release Two New Singles

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*Rising inspirational star and BET Music Matters artist Mali Music is set to go to Gospel radio this week with two new singles, “The Name”and “Walk On Water.” Having already established a reputation as a stellar storyteller and dynamic performer within the Christian / Gospel community and the larger music scene, MALI MUSIC has legions of fans [...]




Whitney’s Recessional: The History of the Shoulder Mounted Coffin

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*Millions of Whitney Houston fans watched final tributes from family and friends during the live broadcast of her home going celebration at Newark’s New Hope Baptist on Saturday, February 18, 2012, just one week after her untimely passing in Beverly Hills, California due to unknown causes. It was a dignified ceremony that maintained reverence of [...]




EURweb, BET, CENTRIC, Internet to Cover Whitney Houston Funeral Live

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*BET and CENTRIC will carry the funeral of Whitney Houston on Saturday in its BET News special, “Live: The Homegoing of Whitney Houston,” followed by “BET Remembers Whitney,” a one-hour special commemorating the late entertainer. The funeral will also be streamed live over the Internet and EURweb.com as well. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. [...]




Kim Burrell is Feelin’ the ‘Love’ Because of New Album

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*Kim Burrell is feeling the Love – with a capital L, says www.chron.com. Her latest effort, The Love Album, was up for best gospel album at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards (her third nomination). She performed during the pre-telecast with Kelly Price and Trin-I-Tee 5:7. (“Kind of a girl-power move,” she says.) Last month, Burrell picked up [...]




Bermuda Gospel Fest Available on Live Stream

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*The Bobby Jones 2011 Bermuda Gospel Fest is just around the corner and if you didn’t get your ticket yet, you won’t miss out all the way. The Gospel extravaganza will feature performances by some of the greatest artists in the industry including Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Kim Burrell, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Karen Clark Sheard, [...]




Bermuda to Host First Gospel Fest

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*Gospel lovers looking for a new vacation spot, you are in luck this summer because the island of Bermuda is preparing for the first ever Bermuda Gospel Festivalon August 25-27, 2011. The event, hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones, takes place at Bermudaʼs Victualling Yard at the Royal Naval Dockyard. The three day event will feature performances from Fred Hammond, Mary [...]




BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ Returns July 10 with 2-Hour Premiere

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“Sunday Best” judge Donnie McClurkin poses in the press room at the BET Awards ’11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles *BET’s gospel competition series “Sunday Best” returns for its fourth season on Sunday, July 10 at 8 p.m. in a special two-hour premiere that will cover the audition [...]




Stevie Wonder Inducted into Apollo Legends Hall of Fame

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*Stevie Wonder took his place in Apollo history Monday night as he was honored during the famed theater’s spring gala with induction into the Legends Hall of Fame, which includes Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown. Though Wonder was the main attraction, the audience was also wowed as he collaborated with a [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Pastor Kim Burrell is Back with Lots of ‘Love’ on New Shanachie CD

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*The impeccable Contemporary Gospel vocalist Kim Burrell is back with a new project, “The Love Album,” on the Shanachie imprint. “The Love Album” offers a melting-pot of Contemporary Praise & Worship and Gospel songs that are sure to cross-over into other genres, such as Jazz and R&B. “I was raised in the church…your mind is [...]




New Multi-Artist Compilation CD from Music World Gospel Coming

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*Music World Gospel is giving Gospel fans what they want with a phenomenal compilation album with some of the best hits by today’s greatest artists. To be released May 3, the CD features songs by Kim Burrell, Trin-i-tee 5:7 (pictured), Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum and so many more. Also included are [...]




Watch GMC’s Premiere Broadcast of BMI Awards Saturday

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*Make sure to tune in to GMC this Saturday (Feb. 19) at 7pm Eastern to watch the premiere broadcast of some of the greatest gospel headliners in the nation perform and be honored for their hard work. The 12th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards will honor living legends Pastor Shirley Caesar, Commissioned, and [...]




BMI Awards to Premiere in February

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*On Feb. 19 on the Gospel Music Channel, it’s going to be a night of praise, love and rejoicing as the broadcast of the 12th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards premieres at 7 p.m. (Eastern) Gospel music fans have a night to look forward to with appearances from Pastor Shirley Caesar, Commissioned, and [...]