June 19, 2013

Tramaine Hawkins Celebrated by BMI at Trailblazers of Gospel Event

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*Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in music rights management, brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr at its 14th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville recently. In addition, the event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song [...]




Sheryl Lee Ralph’s ‘DIVAS’ Goes to L.A. LIVE Dec. 1 for World AIDS Day

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*Sheryl Lee Ralph is on a steady roll with her annual World AIDS Day event – DIVAS Simply Singing!. Each year the singer and former “Dreamgirls” star has wowed audiences and supporters with a phenomenal musical show and awards ceremony; to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. This year’s line up includes Oleta Adams, Faith Evans, A’ngela Winbush, [...]




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 [...]




We Remember: Gospel’s Walter Hawkins Dies at 61

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*Gospel music icon Bishop Walter Hawkins passed away in at his home in Ripon, CA on Sunday after suffering with pancreatic cancer, according to online reports. He was 61 According to  his older brother Edwin, Walter fought a brave battle with the disease. “Today, I lost my brother, my pastor, and my best friend … [...]