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Yolanda Adams Returns With First New Album in 13 Years 'Sunny Days'
by Josh Sharpe - September 13, 2024 Yolanda Adams, the platinum-selling legendary gospel singer makes her grand return with the release of her latest solo studio album, Sunny Days, the four-time GRAMMY winner’s first album since 2011’s Becoming....
Dorinda Clark-Cole, Jonathan McReynolds, Kirk Franklin & More Honored At 2024 BMI Trailblazer Of Gospel Music Awards
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024 Celebrate the 2024 BMI Trailblazer of Gospel Music Awards with honorees Dorinda Clark-Cole, Jonathan McReynolds, Kirk Franklin, and more. Discover the contributions these artists have made to the gospel music industry....
Dr. John Paul McGee Records Sophomore Live Album
by Michael Major - March 04, 2024 Join Dr. John Paul McGee as he records his second live album this week. This auspicious evening will not only feature McGee's renowned jazz trio, but an array of talented performers including Gospel artists; Wendi Henderson Wyatt and Josiah 'Jo Jo' Martin, and multi-genre singer, G. Thomas Allen....
Mariah Carey And Lenny Kravitz Honored With Global Impact Award At Third Annual Recording Academy Honors Presented By The BMC
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 The event included performances by Yolanda Adams, Babyface, Busta Rhymes, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Davido, Andra Day, Manny Fresh, Tori Kelly, Quavo, Gabby Simone, Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, Verdine White, and Stevie Wonder, with appearances by H.E.R and Chair of the BMC, Rico Love....
Sheila Releases Her 5-Track EP 'Black Butterfly'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 Drawing inspiration from artists such as Whitney Houston, Yolanda Adams, and Tamela Mann, Sheila's unique style can be described as R&B soul. Black Butterfly is a personal journey for Sheila, and she hopes that listeners will find a sense of purpose and healing in her music....
Recording Academy Elects 19 New Leaders To Its 2022-23 National Board Of Trustees
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022 Effective today, the newly elected Trustees join the Academy's midterm Trustees, including National Officers Tammy Hurt (Chair), Rico Love (Vice Chair), Om'Mas Keith (Secretary/Treasurer), and Christine Albert (Chair Emeritus) in upholding the Academy's mission to serve and represent the music commu...
Tamela Mann Announces 'Overcomer: Deluxe Edition'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 The album features including the breathtaking ballad “Superheroes Prayer” with Yolanda Adams, the uplifting and joyous “Hello God” with Wyclef Jean and Kirk Franklin, the powerful track “Finished Work” with Todd Dulaney, and stunning new live renditions of “Help Me” with Tim Rogers and The Fellas, a...
Andrew Joslyn Joins Yolanda Adams on Recording Academy National Advocacy Committee
by Michael Major - November 11, 2021 Composer, orchestrator, violinist, and award-winning musical artist Andrew Joslyn will join four-time GRAMMY®-winning artist Yolanda Adams as Co-Chair of the Academy's National Advocacy Committee. Additionally, Chair of the Academy's Board of Trustees Tammy Hurt and GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwrit...
DARE Records To Release Joyous 'Countdown To Christmas' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020 The holiday special will air on December 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. CT....
Recording Academy Presents Its District Advocate Day
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 12, 2020 Today, the Recording Academy, which represents the interests of all music creators, will unite thousands of its members across the country with their senators and congressional representatives as a part of the Academy's 7th annual District Advocate Day — the largest nationwide day of advocacy for mu...
GLORIA GAYNOR is Nominated for Two Grammy Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2019 Nominated in two categories at the upcoming GRAMMY Awards 2020 for Best Gospel Performance/Song (“Talkin' 'Bout Jesus” featuring Yolanda Adams) and Best Roots Gospel Album (Testimony) on Gaither Music Group, legendary singer GLORIA GAYNOR is elated with the news this morning....
Kirk Franklin and Le'Andria Johnson Make Big Splashes at 2019 Soul Train Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2019 Appearances by music icon Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul / RCA) and gospel music superstar Le'Andria Johnson were highlights of BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards, which aired live on BET and BET HER on Sunday, November 17th....
VIDEO: Gloria Gaynor Joins Kacey Musgraves Onstage at Radio City to Sing 'I Will Survive'
by Sarah Leiber - October 16, 2019 Emerging to thunderous applause at Radio City Music Hall on the evening of October 15, 2019, the legendary music icon GLORIA GAYNOR joined fellow Grammy winner KACEY MUSGRAVES onstage to a surprise and unannounced duet of her signature hit 'I Will Survive.'...
Gloria Gaynor to Celebrate World Peace Day with Release of New Single 'Man of Peace'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 09, 2019 Legendary songstress Gloria Gaynor has announced the release of 'Man of Peace,' the next single off of her latest album, Testimony. The Grammy Award-winning singer has coordinated the release of the song, a cover of a Bob Dylan classic, to coincide with World Peace Day on September 21. ...
Award-Winning Famed Gospel Icon Kurt Carr Releases BLESS SOMEBODY ELSE Album
by Tori Hartshorn - July 19, 2019 Award-winning famed Gospel icon Kurt Carr returns with a vibrant vocal musical extravaganza on his new album Bless Somebody Else (Kurt Carr Gospel/RCA Inspiration), available now. The pioneering two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award and multiple Stellar Award-winning Gospel Hall of Famer has create...
The Recording Academy Announces Lineup for Texas Chapter's Anniversary Gala
by Abigail Charpentier - July 11, 2019 The Recording Academy Texas Chapter is proud to announce sponsors and the full talent lineup for their upcoming 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating 25 years of representing the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals in Texas, as well as members residing i...
Texas Chapter Of The Recording Academy Celebrates 25 Years With Gala At ACL Live This July
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2019 The Recording Academy Texas Chapter is incredibly proud to celebrate 25 years of representing the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals in Texas, as well as members residing in Oklahoma and Mexico. On Thursday, July 18, 2019 the Texas Chapter of the org...
Gloria Gaynor Releases New Single 'Joy Comes In The Morning'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 26, 2019 Today, legendary songstress Gloria Gaynor has unveiled a new single “Joy Comes In The Morning” from her forthcoming gospel album Testimony out June 7th. ...
Grammy Award-Winning Gloria Gaynor Releases First Single Off New Record
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2019 After decades spent as the reigning Queen of Disco, Gloria Gaynor is announcing the release of her new gospel album, Testimony (June 7th). Recording for the first time in Nashville with Grammy-winning producers Chris Stevens (TobyMac, Mandisa, Blake Shelton) and Reid Shippen (Dierks Bentley, Lady An...
Grammy Winning Gospel Legend BeBe Winans Returns To Spotlight For ARETHA! A GRAMMY CELEBRATION FOR THE QUEEN OF SOUL
by Tori Hartshorn - March 08, 2019 This Sunday, March 9, gospel music legend BeBe Winans makes his return to prime-time television to celebrate the life of Aretha Franklin as part of'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.” The special airs at 9p.m.–11 p.m., ET/PT on CBS. ...
Powerhouse Gospel Singer Vonnie Lopez Appears On THE WORLD'S BEST This Week
by Tori Hartshorn - March 04, 2019 Vonnie Lopez already has a commanding presence in Gospel music circles, and now she has a global spotlight as she appears on the James Corden hosted CBS show The World's Best. Appearing on a live talent competition show was the farthest thing from Lopez's mind, but when a video of her singing “Oh Ho...
BTS, Anna Kendrick Among Presenters for the GRAMMY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 07, 2019 An eclectic all-star lineup of artists, musicians, actors, and comedians will take the stage as presenters at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. This year's presenters include current GRAMMY®nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Leon Bridges, Luke Combs, and Charlie Wilson; GRAMMY winners Alessia Cara, Eve, John...
Little Big Town To Host MusiCares Dolly Parton Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2019 Multi-GRAMMY®-winning artists and current GRAMMY nominees Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town have been announced as hosts of the 2019 MusiCares®Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Feb. 8. GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, curr...
Lady Gaga to Perform at the GRAMMYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2019 Music's Biggest Night just got a whole lot bigger, as a fresh batch of artists have been added to the already stellar lineup for the 61st GRAMMY Awards. Current nominees Chloe x Halle, GRAMMY winner Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, and GRAMMY nominee Travis Scott are set to perform on Music's B...
Smokey Robinson To Make Special Appearance At 'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019 Added to the all-star lineup, GRAMMY Award® winner Smokey Robinson will pay special tribute to his childhood friend, Aretha Franklin, at 'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.' Honoring his lifelong friend with a special appearance, he joins previously announced performers Yolanda Adam... |