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Lena Byrd Miles Preps Debut Album 'Brand New' Release (Oct 11, 2022)
SISTAS THE MUSICAL to be Presented at The Actors Temple Theatre (Feb 16, 2022)
Stagebridge Creates Artistic Pathways For West Oakland Elders (Jan 14, 2022)
Lena Byrd Miles Preps Debut Album 'Brand New' Release (Oct 11, 2022)
SISTAS THE MUSICAL to be Presented at The Actors Temple Theatre (Feb 16, 2022)
Stagebridge Creates Artistic Pathways For West Oakland Elders (Jan 14, 2022)
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Lena Byrd Miles Preps Debut Album 'Brand New' Release
Ahead of the release of her album, Lena Byrd Miles has already shared three singles, all of which have been well received at Gospel stations and have garnered over 400,000 collective streams on Spotify alone. The campaign towards the release of 'BRAND NEW' began with the first teaser single, “This Is The Day” in 2019.
Ahead of the release of her album, Lena Byrd Miles has already shared three singles, all of which have been well received at Gospel stations and have garnered over 400,000 collective streams on Spotify alone. The campaign towards the release of 'BRAND NEW' began with the first teaser single, “This Is The Day” in 2019.
SISTAS THE MUSICAL to be Presented at The Actors Temple Theatre
SISTAS THE MUSICAL has announced its return on April 2 at Off-Broadway's The Actors Temple Theatre for an open-ended run. This live musical production is written by Fulbright Scholar and Columbia University professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic, based on interviews with Black women over several years
SISTAS THE MUSICAL has announced its return on April 2 at Off-Broadway's The Actors Temple Theatre for an open-ended run. This live musical production is written by Fulbright Scholar and Columbia University professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic, based on interviews with Black women over several years
Stagebridge Creates Artistic Pathways For West Oakland Elders
Stagebridge produces two classes held at West Oakland Senior Center, one of which will explore West Oakland's history through the eyes of Black elders.
Stagebridge produces two classes held at West Oakland Senior Center, one of which will explore West Oakland's history through the eyes of Black elders.
BWW Interview: Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Talk New Album, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, SUMMER OF SOUL & More!
BroadwayWorld spoke with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. about this incredible time in their career, what inspired them to record their new album, how it felt to perform at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969, and much more!
BroadwayWorld spoke with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. about this incredible time in their career, what inspired them to record their new album, how it felt to perform at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969, and much more!
DARE Records To Release Joyous 'Countdown To Christmas' EP
The holiday special will air on December 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. CT.
The holiday special will air on December 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Recording Artist Shontelle Norman-Beatty Releases New Single
Gospel recording artist Shontelle Norman-Beatty is blessed with phenomenal talent. The new DARE Records artist shows off her vocals on her first single, a contemporary spin on the classic 'Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble in My Way),' available on digital and streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Tidal on Friday, November 20, 2020 (to listen to the single, click here).
Gospel recording artist Shontelle Norman-Beatty is blessed with phenomenal talent. The new DARE Records artist shows off her vocals on her first single, a contemporary spin on the classic 'Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble in My Way),' available on digital and streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Tidal on Friday, November 20, 2020 (to listen to the single, click here).
Craft Recordings Releases Joan Baez LIVE AT WOODSTOCK Today
Craft Recordings is proud to announce the release of Joan Baez's Live at Woodstock, available today (8/2) on all digital and streaming platforms. For the very first time, fans can hear the influential folk singer's entire set, as it was performed at the historic festival 50 years ago. Live at Woodstock features nearly an hour of music and interstitial stories, including “Sweet Sir Galahad,” “I Shall Be Released,” and a stunning a cappella rendition of “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.”
Craft Recordings is proud to announce the release of Joan Baez's Live at Woodstock, available today (8/2) on all digital and streaming platforms. For the very first time, fans can hear the influential folk singer's entire set, as it was performed at the historic festival 50 years ago. Live at Woodstock features nearly an hour of music and interstitial stories, including “Sweet Sir Galahad,” “I Shall Be Released,” and a stunning a cappella rendition of “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.”
Jeremy Jordan to Star in Neil Bogart Film SPINNING RECORDS
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan will star as Neil Bogart in the upcoming film Spinning Gold, a film written and to be directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, son of the late musical idolmaker who ran Casablanca Records and died in 1982 of cancer and lymphoma at age 39.
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan will star as Neil Bogart in the upcoming film Spinning Gold, a film written and to be directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, son of the late musical idolmaker who ran Casablanca Records and died in 1982 of cancer and lymphoma at age 39.
CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion Release New CD, #5or5000
We would always say whether there's five people or five thousand people in the audience...we're gonna give the show of a lifetime.'
We would always say whether there's five people or five thousand people in the audience...we're gonna give the show of a lifetime.'
getTV Walks The Line This Summer With Episodes of THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW
getTV invites music fans of all ages to spend Sunday evenings this summer with one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide, Mr. Johnny Cash. Known as “The Man in Black,” his TV series, which debuted in 1969 and ran for two seasons, featured high profile guest stars representing every style of popular music of the day. This summer, getTV will air episodes of “The Johnny Cash Show,” which haven't been shown on TV in decades, beginning July 8 at 10PM ET/9C.
getTV invites music fans of all ages to spend Sunday evenings this summer with one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide, Mr. Johnny Cash. Known as “The Man in Black,” his TV series, which debuted in 1969 and ran for two seasons, featured high profile guest stars representing every style of popular music of the day. This summer, getTV will air episodes of “The Johnny Cash Show,” which haven't been shown on TV in decades, beginning July 8 at 10PM ET/9C.
Entertainment One Celebrates Eight Stellar Award Wins!
Inspirational entertainment leaders Entertainment One (eOne) is proud to celebrate the momentum of its roster at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas this past weekend. eOne, which has an expansive presence in Nashville, brought home eight awards in some of the show's most competitive categories. Additionally, eOne artists were a considerable creative presence on the show and delivered some of the evening's most memorable moments.
Inspirational entertainment leaders Entertainment One (eOne) is proud to celebrate the momentum of its roster at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas this past weekend. eOne, which has an expansive presence in Nashville, brought home eight awards in some of the show's most competitive categories. Additionally, eOne artists were a considerable creative presence on the show and delivered some of the evening's most memorable moments.
Mary Mary Reunion and Snoop Dogg Stellar Awards Debut Highlight an Unforgettable Night at This Year's 33rd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Central City Productions announces a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music's favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award's debut of rapper, actor, and television personality Snoop Dogg, performing songs from his new gospel album 'Songs of Love' at this year's show. Celebrated as a 'transcendent night of gospel music,' the 33rd Annual Stellar Awards promises to surpass its 'stellar' reputation, featuring performances by the genre's hottest acts. Performers scheduled to appear include: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Todd Dulaney, Koryn Hawthorne and Ricky Dillard & New G, among others. Returning to Las Vegas' Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 24, 2018 the Stellar Awards welcomes the return of the undisputed crown prince of contemporary gospel music, Kirk Franklin, as host.
Central City Productions announces a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music's favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award's debut of rapper, actor, and television personality Snoop Dogg, performing songs from his new gospel album 'Songs of Love' at this year's show. Celebrated as a 'transcendent night of gospel music,' the 33rd Annual Stellar Awards promises to surpass its 'stellar' reputation, featuring performances by the genre's hottest acts. Performers scheduled to appear include: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Todd Dulaney, Koryn Hawthorne and Ricky Dillard & New G, among others. Returning to Las Vegas' Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 24, 2018 the Stellar Awards welcomes the return of the undisputed crown prince of contemporary gospel music, Kirk Franklin, as host.
33rd Stellar Gospel Music Awards Television Special Announces All Star Line-up
Central City Productions announces a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music's favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award's debut of rapper, actor, and television personality Snoop Dogg, performing songs from his new gospel album 'Songs of Love' at this year's show. Celebrated as a 'transcendent night of gospel music,' the 33rd Annual Stellar Awards promises to surpass its 'stellar' reputation, featuring performances by the genre's hottest acts. Performers scheduled to appear include: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Todd Dulaney, Koryn Hawthorne and Ricky Dillard & New G, among others. Returning to Las Vegas' Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 24, 2018 the Stellar Awards welcomes the return of the undisputed crown prince of contemporary gospel music, Kirk Franklin, as host.
Central City Productions announces a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music's favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award's debut of rapper, actor, and television personality Snoop Dogg, performing songs from his new gospel album 'Songs of Love' at this year's show. Celebrated as a 'transcendent night of gospel music,' the 33rd Annual Stellar Awards promises to surpass its 'stellar' reputation, featuring performances by the genre's hottest acts. Performers scheduled to appear include: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Todd Dulaney, Koryn Hawthorne and Ricky Dillard & New G, among others. Returning to Las Vegas' Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 24, 2018 the Stellar Awards welcomes the return of the undisputed crown prince of contemporary gospel music, Kirk Franklin, as host.
'Oh Happy Day' Singer Edwin Hawkins Passes Away Passes Away at Age 74
Edwin Hawkins, the four-time Grammy Award-winning leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 1969 million-seller, Oh Happy Day, died January 15th at his home in the Bay area, after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old.
Edwin Hawkins, the four-time Grammy Award-winning leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 1969 million-seller, Oh Happy Day, died January 15th at his home in the Bay area, after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old.
Broadway's Peggi Blu to Perform SINATRA IN BLU at the Triad Theatre
On Sunday, December 3rdth at 8:00 pm Lee Summers' 'Just A Piano' Concert Series presents Broadway's Peggi Blu in a return to the Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. In Sinatra in Blu, Ms. Blu demonstrates her gospel/soulful beginnings; her Broadway brilliance and Recording Artist chops in a virtuosic evening of classic song and story telling
On Sunday, December 3rdth at 8:00 pm Lee Summers' 'Just A Piano' Concert Series presents Broadway's Peggi Blu in a return to the Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. In Sinatra in Blu, Ms. Blu demonstrates her gospel/soulful beginnings; her Broadway brilliance and Recording Artist chops in a virtuosic evening of classic song and story telling
San Francisco Symphony Announces 2017 Holiday Concerts - Seal, Peaches Christ & Armistead Maupin; A Charlie Brown Christmas Live, Peter and the Wolf & More
San Francisco Symphony's (SFS) 2017 holiday season at Davies Symphony Hall offers a festive array of concerts for all ages...
San Francisco Symphony's (SFS) 2017 holiday season at Davies Symphony Hall offers a festive array of concerts for all ages...
Grammy Winner Tye Tribbett to Host Bet's New Inspirational Morning Series JOYFUL NOISE
BET Networks has announced the new programming that's heading to its network of stations which includes BET and Centric.
BET Networks has announced the new programming that's heading to its network of stations which includes BET and Centric.
Gospel Hall of Famer Richard Smallwood Releases 2-Disc Album Anthology Live Today
Legendary Gospel Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Grammy-nominated singer/composer/and arranger, Richard Smallwood is set to release his 15th album ANTHOLOGY LIVE (RCA Inspiration) today, June 29.
Legendary Gospel Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Grammy-nominated singer/composer/and arranger, Richard Smallwood is set to release his 15th album ANTHOLOGY LIVE (RCA Inspiration) today, June 29.
Gospel Hall of Famer Richard Smallwood to Release 2-Disc Album Anthology Live
Legendary Gospel Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Grammy-nominated singer/composer/and arranger, Richard Smallwood is set to release his 15th album ANTHOLOGY LIVE
Legendary Gospel Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Grammy-nominated singer/composer/and arranger, Richard Smallwood is set to release his 15th album ANTHOLOGY LIVE
Grammy-Winning Producer Andrew Gouche Releases Debut Solo Album 'We Don't Need No Bass'
Grammy Award-winning producer and premiere bassist, Andrew Gouche, releases debut solo album, We Don't Need No Bass, the anticipated contemporary jazz project featuring vocalists Fred Hammond and Jackie Gouche on Prayze Connection Entertainment, available now at iTunes.
Grammy Award-winning producer and premiere bassist, Andrew Gouche, releases debut solo album, We Don't Need No Bass, the anticipated contemporary jazz project featuring vocalists Fred Hammond and Jackie Gouche on Prayze Connection Entertainment, available now at iTunes.
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