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| 3B4jHoy, New Christian Artist Sister Trio Releases Single Meet gospel singing group 3B4jHoy (pronounced "three before joy"), a sister trio out of South Florida whose soulful sounds are quickly becoming one of the gospel music industry's newest sensations. Consisting of Heather, Dominique and Claudette Farquharson, 3B4jHoy's sound, an eclectic blend of Contemporary Christian, R&B, World, and Reggae, is inimitable. Flaunting a flawless vocal symmetry, they have been praised for |
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| their angelic harmonies. Gospel industry veteran Jeff Majors says, "Stunning harmony, original songwriting, and clear devotion to the Lord are exemplified by their very name". Blessed to share the stage with many industry greats including Smokie Norful, J Moss, Papa San and others, the group comes full circle with their third CD and first national debut entitled The One I Need, releasing in early 2012. The One I Need, is a solid artistic work reflecting the love of and need for God. Through beautiful songs, exquisite harmonies and skillful vocal ability, The One I Need is a personal testament to the growing faith of Heather, Dominique and Claudette. Through the CD's 13 tracks, 3b4jHoy uplifts and inspires and gives the listener multiple doses of encouragement and reminders of the great love of God. The group's vocal talents will be on full display at the upcoming Rhythms of Africa event taking place on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. |
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| On the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, James is charting with three different projects: Freedom Live is at # 24, God is resting at #32 and The Phoenix Mass Choir: Victory is sitting at the #47 spot. The noted songwriter also has other impressive placements. The lead single from his recent release, God, "I Need You", has been catching the attention of radio with the song placing at #65 on the BDS charts and #58 on the Mediabase charts. Also, the new single, "The Battle", from The Phoenix Mass Choir: Victory is at the #115 spot on the BDS chart and at #114 on the Mediabase chart.
New stations are adding the songs weekly and James is excited at the response the singles are receiving. "The Battle", a traditional and gut-wrenching choir track, does not feature James, but instead includes the lead vocal talents of Kerry Vaughn, Celia King and Bridgette Kern. "I Need You", a soft and emotive love song to God, is breathtaking. Fans of the artist should look out for the upcoming single from God entitled, "I Am". Eddie James is also prepping for a Christmas release. The first holiday project from the artist will contain two lead singles, "He Is Here" and "Jesus Saves", which will be serviced to radio in late October by Edmondson Communications, Inc. More information about James' upcoming release is to be announced. Eddie James' ministry is currently headquartered in Hamilton, AL, where he also operates DreamLife. He's been seeing young people come to the Lord in record numbers. "I see the youth crying out for a real experience with the Living God," says James. "We are finding God raising up a generation that is truly hungry for the presence of God. He is visiting this generation in a very profound way, and impacting young and seasoned saints in a life changing way. We are seeing young people being set free and crying out to God for our nation, their schools, communities and families. It is exciting to be part of such a move." |
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Martha Munizzi burst on the gospel music scene in 2002 with the CD, Say The Name. Since then, she's earned GRAMMY nominations and Dove and Stellar Award wins. In 2004, she was named as one of the top five Gospel artists by Billboard Magazine. In 2006, Munizzi dropped No Limits Live which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart and stayed there for 6 weeks. She was featured on the big screen in the movie The Gospel and at BET's Celebration of Gospel. In 2008, she released "Change The World", which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart, and received her first GMA Dove Award for "Contemporary Gospel Album Of The Year." Her latest release, Make It Loud!, not only has received 6 final round nominations for the 2012 Stellar Awards, but the CD peaked at #6 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart with the lead single from the project remaining in the Billboard Top Gospel Songs Chart since the project's spring 2011 release. |
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| The singer, songwriter and producer is readying his full-length national debut by releasing the lead single, "I Believe". A down-home, clap-your-hands track, "I Believe" encourages the believer to stand strong in the faith. Penned by the artist himself, "I Believe" is being serviced to radio by Edmondson Communications, Inc. and will be available for purchase on iTunes on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
"I Believe" was produced and arranged by the artist and mastered by industry notable Herb Powers (John P. Kee, Byron Cage). For Ricco, the track isn't just a great song but it's his testimony. Born to a mother who had her tubes tied nine years prior to his birth, Ricco knows that miracles exist; he is a living witness. It's that message he wants to share with listeners of his music. "When people hear my music, there's one thing that I want them to know," shares Ricco. "Whatever the problem is, they need to know that Jesus is the answer". A Preacher and Associate Minister at Faith Chapel Christian Center in Birmingham, Alabama, under the pastorate of Dr. Michael D. Moore, McAdory is passionate about spreading the Word - both verbally and musically. The son of a preacher, he has always had an affinity for music. Also a pianist and singer, Ricco strives to make the message of Christ the center of his ministry. Ricco McAdory's new project will be released on April 3, 2012. |
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| Traditional Gospel Artist Ricco McAdory Drops New Single, "I Believe" Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Ricco McAdory knows what good Gospel music sounds like. With the influences of John P. Kee, The Williams Brothers and The Canton Spirituals, he knows how to create music that "takes people to church". |
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| A "Walking Miracle", Southern Native Preps Full CD Release For April 2012 ". |
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| Earnest Pugh, Gospel's New Leading Man, Tapped For 2012 Stellar Awards Performance Earnest Pugh, the "I Need Your Glory" gospel singer has experienced phenomenal success soaring back to the top spot on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs. The riveting ballad is from Earnest's latest release, Earnestly Yours, a project that recently received nine second round Stellar Award nominations including Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and CD of the Year. "I Need Your Glory", the follow-up to his smash, "Rain On Us", has catapulted the artist to one of the top in the genre. Now the artist has been tapped to perform the ballad on the upcoming 2012 Stellar Awards. The live taping of the 27th Annual Stellar Awards, one of the gospel industry's highest accolades, will take place on Saturday, January 14, 2012, returning to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennesse. |
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| Praise & Worship Leader Martha Munizzi's Single, "Excellent" Named Best of Best In Song Discovery by Worship Leader Magazine Martha Munizzi learned today that the Top Ten single, "Excellent" from her latest CD, Make It Loud! was selected as one of Worship Leader magazine's Best of the Best in Song Discovery. In addition, the CD was named as one of the Top 5 Indie Albums of 2011. Yearly, Worship Leader Magazine surveys worship leaders and media teams around the world, sifting through myriad suggestions from the leaders in worship and worship technology to come up with 7 groupings, 38 categories with 5 -15 items in each list. |
| Praise & Worship Leader Eddie James Nets National Chartings Including Billboard, BDS & Mediabase Eddie James knows how to bring the people of God into His presence. The dynamic singer and songwriter and the founder of the renowned Phoenix Mass Choir has been on a roll lately. The artist, who's known for writing riveting and God-directed praise and worship songs, is also the owner of Fresh Wine Records. His fans have been supporting his releases on the label catapulting him to the national charts. |
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| “These songs helped to make me who I am today. I’ve been singing them as far back as I can remember, and I’ve wanted to record them for years, so I personally couldn’t be more excited about the release. Then to see that people want to hear it--that they want to go out and buy it for themselves—that is an honor and encouragement to me.”
Filmed at Nashville’s historic Loveless Café Barn, this all-new collection finds this 14-time GMA DOVE Award-winning, nationally acclaimed communicator, along with his stage band, putting his own twist to some of the most popular Gospel classics and church favorites of the past few decades. The recording features hits such as “Sweet Beulah Land,” “God on the Mountain,” “Midnight Cry,” “I’d Rather Have Jesus,” “When He Was on the Cross (I Was on His Mind),” “Unclouded Day,” “I Saw the Light,” “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” “Until Then” and “On the Battlefield” as well as the classic “Who Am I.” Featuring guest appearances by Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman, of the renowned Isaacs, “Who Am I” has just been serviced to Gospel radio stations across the country. |
| GRAMMY® Award-winning Jason Crabb released an all-new LIVE CD and DVD in stores and online everywhere on October 18th. The Song Lives On (Gaither Music Group) CD landed the #1 position on the southern Gospel sales chart according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD came in at #10 on the contemporary Christian music chart and at #118 on BILLBOARD Magazine’s Top 200 chart. The Song Lives On DVD took the top position on the Christian music DVD chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan; and it took the #2 slot on the BILLBOARD overall Music DVD chart, just behind country and pop music sensation Taylor Swift.
“I am thrilled,” stated Crabb, upon hearing the news while in the studio working on a soon-to-be-announced special project. |
| JASON CRABB Hits BILLBOARD Charts
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| November has already started out as a great year so far for Gospel Saxophonist Todd Ledbetter. Known as the "Jazz Psalmist," the gifted instrumentalist received his first award a few months ago when he walked away with a Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Award for Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance held in Chesapeake, VA, last summer. Now the artist has just been recognized with a nomination for one of the highest honors in gospel music, The Stellar Award. Todd was nominated in the category of Instrumental |
| Gospel CD of the Year for his latest effort, Meditations: Hymns In the Key of Jazz. The instrumentation of Meditations: Hymns In The Key of Jazz is simple but poignant. The CD's production seamlessly takes the listener from a Saturday night jazz set to Sunday morning worship with stunning renditions and sweet arrangements of songs such as "Give Me A Clean Heart", "It Is Well" and "Holy Holy Holy". "I believe this CD is a musical tonic for the soul," says Ledbetter. "I also believe that in these complex, challenging times, people need music that will deepen their faith experience." With over 20 years of performing experience, Ledbetter's start began as a youngster raised by a gospel-loving mother and a jazz-adoring father. He studied his craft at the University of Pittsburgh where he was tutored by Dr. Nathan Davis. A true master of the instrument, Ledbetter has worked with the crème of the crop including jazz icons Grover Washington, Jr., James Moody, John Faddis, Eddie Harris, Ronnie Wells and Marcus Johnson and gospel notables Bishop Walter Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Byron Cage and Bryan Wilson. Todd believes that God has given him a unique vision of music ministry combining the spiritual power and authority of gospel with the rich aesthetics of jazz. |
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| Gospel Saxophonist Todd Ledbetter Nets First Stellar Award Nomination |