The Canton Spirituals Debut In Billboard Top 10

(Jackson, MS) – The Canton Spirituals full length album Keep Knocking makes its debut in the Top 10 at #7 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart; concurrently, The single & title track, “Keep Knocking” clawed its way into the Top 30 on the Mediabase Gospel Songs chart. “Keep Knocking” continues The Canton Spirituals signature sound with its foot stomping, bass thumping, knee slapping, down home infectious groove that is resonating with Gospel music lovers from coast to coast.

“In a marketplace filled with Contemporary and Mainstream giants such as Tamela Mann, Marvin Sapp, Lecrae and blockbuster Inspirational movie soundtracks while in theaters, we are very pleased to chart The Canton Spirituals album, Keep Knocking amongst these titles and represent for the Traditional Gospel & Quartet genre of Gospel Music, states, D.A. Johnson, Executive Director – Gospel Division, Malaco Music Group.”

The Canton Spirituals has an unique sound like no other in the history of Quartet Gospel music. With their smooth but powerful harmonies, this quartet pioneered an urban sound that mixed R&B style with Traditional Gospel, Imported From Mississippi. Founded in the mid 1940’s by Harvey Watkins, Sr, this quartet, now led by Harvey Watkins, Jr is still considered the undisputed Kings of Quartet Gospel music today. Their recording career is highly decorated with two Grammy Nominations, nine Stellar Awards Nominations, four Dove Nominations, Soul Train Awards Nominations and Gold Records.

Produced by award winning songwriter / producer Stan Jones, writer of “He Has His Hands On You” for eight time Grammy nominee Marvin Sapp, writer and producer of Brian Courtney Wilson’s “All I Need”  that spent 92 weeks on the Billboard Hot Gospel Song charts breaking the all-time record for the longest running current single ever in the history of the Billboard Gospel charts, and who was also the producer of The Canton Spirituals successful previous release on RCA Inspiration (formerly Verity), Driven, Keep Knocking promises to be their most successful release to date.

100's of Gospel & Urban radio stations that program Gospel around the country have already begun to spin the single, "Keep Knocking" and have received over 17,000 views in just 4 weeks on youtube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EknbouVhsrY)

The Canton Spirituals Return To Malaco

(Jackson, MS) –  The Canton Spirituals mark their return to the Malaco Music Group family with the release of the new full length album Keep Knocking. (Available In Stores & Online December 3, 2013)

The debut single & title track, “Keep Knocking” continues The Canton Spirituals signature sound with its foot stomping, bass thumping, knee slapping, down home infectious groove. First listen, and your body begins to involuntary juke.

The Canton Spirituals has an unique sound like no other in the history of Quartet Gospel music. With their smooth but powerful harmonies, this quartet pioneered an urban sound that mixed R&B style with Traditional Gospel, Imported From Mississippi. Founded in the mid 1940’s by Harvey Watkins, Sr, this quartet, now led by Harvey Watkins, Jr is still considered the undisputed Kings of Quartet Gospel music today. Their recording career is highly decorated with two Grammy Nominations, nine Stellar Awards Nominations, four Dove Nominations, Soul Train Awards Nominations and Gold Records.

Produced by award winning songwriter / producer Stan Jones, writer of “He Has His Hands On You” for eight time Grammy nominee Marvin Sapp, writer and producer of Brian Courtney Wilson’s “All I Need”  that spent 92 weeks on the Billboard Hot Gospel Song charts breaking the all-time record for the longest running current single ever in the history of the Billboard Gospel charts, and who was also the producer of The Canton Spirituals successful previous release on RCA Inspiration (formerly Verity), Driven, Keep Knocking promises to be their most successful release to date.
 

100's of Gospel & Urban radio stations that program Gospel around the country has already begun to spin the single, "Keep Knocking" and has received over 6,000 views in 1st week on YouTube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EknbouVhsrY)

Here are the early BDS / Mediabase station believers:

KMVP - Phoenix
WEUP - Huntsville
WENO - Nashville
WJNI - Charleston
WZAZ - Jacksonville
WGH - Norfolk
WXVI - Montgomery
WOAD - Jackson
KPZK - Little Rock
WEAM - Columbus
KOKA - Shreveport
WNOO - Chattanooga
WTHB - Augusta
WGRI - Cincinnati
WFMV - Columbia
WAAW - Augusta
WFMI - Norfolk
WDJL - Huntsville
WHLH - Jackson
WCAO - Baltimore
WGRB - Chicago

Kevin Vasser Debuts In Top 5 On Billboard Charts "Only You Can Deliver" Single Makes Reentry Into Top 30!!!

(Jackson, MS) – Malaco Music Group is proud to announce that the full length album release of Kevin Vasser’s “Only You Can Deliver” debuts in the Top 5 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart this week.

The title track, “Only You Can Deliver” featuring DeWayne Woods makes its reentry into the  Mediabase top 30, leaping 19 spaces and continues to make an impact within the Gospel community and churches around the country. From the very moment you hear Kevin’s anointed voice singing “Only You Can Deliver,” you know that this is a special song. Its powerful message will encourage and touch the hearts of millions going into this upcoming holiday season.

Kevin Vasser serves as the Director of Worship and Arts at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and is the featured lead vocalist on “Days Of Elijah” on the Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship, “Best Of Both Worlds” CD which will also be available on the “Only You Can Deliver” CD as well.

Kevin started his singing career with the singing group Youth Edition, which was comprised of his eldest brother and two cousins. Youth Edition’s introduction to the music industry was catapulted by the hit song “Anything Is Possible” written and produced by the amazing song writer/producer Percy Bady. The group won the Urban Powerhouse radio station WGCI competition singing gospel music going up against R&B and hip hop acts. During that time Elroy Smith, was the Operations Manager of WGCI FM/AM-Chicago, now Operations Manager of WRNB/WPPZ Philadelphia and Inspiration Format Director for Radio One, and was a major reason the song had the success that it did. From there Kevin was lead to start a solo career.

Kevin Vasser’s addition to the Malaco Music recording family enhances the rich tradition of the labels’ historic stable of artists. He should have a long and successful recording career with Malaco.

Produced by Kevin Vasser and his Music Director Phil Feaster, (Fred Hammond production team), “Only You Can Deliver” has all the ingredients to be a career defining hit as well as provide  the music to encourage the nations.

That sentiment seems to be shared around the industry with Gospel’s most coveted artists and industry professionals:

“Kevin Vasser has proved with his new single, Only You Can Deliver featuring DeWayne Woods, that he is one of the most promising songwriters/artists to hit the gospel scene. This song is sure to impact lives!”

Donald Lawrence

“Kevin Vasser's "Only You Can Deliver" is such a timely song. This heartfelt cry reminds us that only HE can deliver.”

 Bishop Hezekiah Walker

“Kevin Vasser’s “Only You Can Deliver” is a smoker”

Tracey Artis
I Hear Music In The Air

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Kevin Vasser's "Only You Can Deliver" CD Available In Stores & Online October 29, 2013

 CD Release Concert Sunday, October 27, 2013.  Save The Date!!!

(Jackson, MS) – Malaco Music Group is proud to announce the Malaco debut full length album release of Kevin Vasser’s “Only You Can Deliver” on October 29, 2013. He will be celebrating his CD release with a concert on Sunday. October, 27, 2013 at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL @ 6 pm. (Pastor Charles Jenkins, Pastor) Save The Date!!!

Kevin Vasser serves as the Director of Worship and Arts at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and is the featured lead vocalist on “Days Of Elijah” on the Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship, “Best Of Both Worlds” CD which will also be available on the “Only You Can Deliver” CD as well.

The lead single “Only You Can Deliver” featuring DeWayne Woods is a top 30 charting song that is making an impact within the Gospel community and churches around the country. From the very moment you hear Kevin’s anointed voice singing “Only You Can Deliver,” you know that this is a special song and it will touch the hearts of millions.”

Kevin started his singing career with the singing group Youth Edition, which was comprised of his eldest brother and two cousins. Youth Edition’s introduction to the music industry was catapulted by the hit song “Anything Is Possible” written and produced by the amazing song writer/producer Percy Bady. The group won the Urban Powerhouse radio station WGCI competition singing gospel music going up against R&B and hip hop acts. During that time Elroy Smith, was the Operations Manager of WGCI FM/AM-Chicago, now Operations Manager of WRNB/WPPZ Philadelphia and Inspiration Format Director for Radio One, and was a major reason the song had the success that it did. From there Kevin was lead to start a solo career.

Kevin Vasser’s addition to the Malaco Music recording family enhances the rich tradition of the labels’ historic stable of artists. He should have a long and successful recording career with Malaco.

Produced by Kevin Vasser and his Music Director Phil Feaster, (Fred Hammond production team), “Only You Can Deliver” has all the ingredients to be a career defining hit as well as provide  the music to encourage the nations.

That sentiment seems to be shared around the industry with Gospel’s most coveted artists and industry professionals:

“Kevin Vasser has proved with his new single, Only You Can Deliver featuring DeWayne Woods, that he is one of the most promising songwriters/artists to hit the gospel scene. This song is sure to impact lives!”

Donald Lawrence “Kevin Vasser's "Only You Can Deliver" is such a timely song. This heartfelt cry reminds us that only HE can deliver.”

 Bishop Hezekiah Walker “Kevin Vasser’s “Only You Can Deliver” is a smoker”

Tracey Artis "I Hear Music In The Air"

Xist Music Partners With Malaco Music Group

With a new vision and a new approach, Xist Music founders T. Black and Sean Simmonds have signed a long term partnership with one of music's long standing companies Malaco Music Group.  "I'm truly excited about this opportunity; it gives us a partner that understands our vision, says T. Black, CEO of Xist Music.”  I really want to thank D.A. Johnson and Tommy (Couch) Jr. for allowing us to continue to build what God has blessed us with."  Xist Music will operate as a stand alone label with the added services of a booking component and a publishing company.  The new merger will allow for the expansion of the artist roster to reflect the ultimate goal, which is to provide Christian based hip-hip, urban and pop artists a strong label partner and also broaden the awareness and exposure behind the marketing efforts of each artist. The first release under the new partnership is the long awaited Xist Music debut of UK stand out Jahaziel entitled, "Heads Up" coming Fall 2013 and label president Sean Simmonds' highly anticipated project "The Genesis" expected first quarter 2014.

The first new artists signed to the roster are female singing sensation Adia and rising Christian contemporary artist Milton Young with several more to be named in the coming weeks.

ABOUT MALACO MUSIC GROUP
Founded by creative visionaries Tommy Couch Sr., Mitchell Malouf, and Wolf Stephenson, Independent Music Powerhouse, Malaco Music Group, has been making and marketing definitive southern soul, blues, and gospel music since 1968. The Malaco Music Group takes original music from concept to consumer.  Malaco is home to a number of notable partnerships that have included multi-platinum Grammy award-winning recording artists BeBe & CeCe Winans label, B & C Records, Grammy Award winning producer, Warryn Campbell's My Block Records that produced Grammy Nominated Recording Artist, Kelly Price ,a partnership with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Records that produced breakout artist Dondria, Gospel great Maurette Brown-Clarke, and partnership with Grammy and ASCAP Award winning NeWFAM Records recording artist Q Parker of 112 . Malaco also retains ownership of a catalog of thousands of popular original recordings and song copyrights. In addition to serving as a leading independent music label, Malaco Music Group is also comprised of recording studios, music publishing companies, direct marketing operations, and distribution services.

ABOUT XIST MUSIC
Xist Music is the recording label of Xist Worldwide, which produces innovative projects from award winning artists, who are leaders in the inspirational urban music industry. XIST Worldwide was founded by Terverius Black and Sean Simmonds to become the leading producer of inspirational urban entertainment, lifestyle and media content. With properties in music, film, publishing and other lifestyle projects, Xist Worldwide acquires, produces, markets and distributes inspirational urban content.

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ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST REV. GERALD THOMPSON PASSES

GIFTED SINGER, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, ARRANGER, PRODUCER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED

The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Atlanta International Records (AIR Gospel) recording artist Rev. Gerald Thompson.

Rev. Gerald Thompson has, without a doubt, emerged as one of America’s most premier Gospel personalities. Indeed, Rev. Gerald Thompson is not only a gifted singer/songwriter, musician, arranger and producer, he is also, and most importantly an anointed preacher and minister of the Gospel. Rev. Gerald Thompson is recognized and respected for his unique songwriting ability. His anointed songs have crossed the borders of all 50 states and abroad catapulting him to a place in Gospel music that spans decades. He has written, arranged and recorded such musical renditions as “Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is,” “Your Deliverance Is In The Praise,” “Hallelujah I Found Him, ” and his Billboard charted hit “Jesus Is My Rock.” Respected for his unique style, talent and ability, Rev. Gerald Thompson has been summoned by some of Gospel music’s icons to lend his writing and producing skills on their individual projects.

A few of the artists he has had the distinct pleasure of working with include..,
•    The Legendary Swanee Quintet
•    The Lumzy Sisters
•    Tommy Ellison And The Singing Stars
•    Sister Lucille Pope And The Pearly Gates
•    Rev.Timothy Wright
•    Rev. James Moore
•    The Arkansas Fellowship Mass Choir
•    The Oklahoma Fellowship Mass Choir
•    The Tennessee Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship
•    Rev.Timothy Flemming And The Mt. Carmel Mass Choir
•    Velmer Watkins And The Angelic Community Choir
•    Rev. Jerry Black And The Greater Paradise Baptist Church
And many other national personalities too numerous to name.

Rev. Gerald Thompson has also co-produced four-time stellar award winner, Dottie Peoples on her “Live At Salem” and “On Time God” recorded project. He is also the writer and arranger of the popular hit song, “God Is A Good God” as recorded by Bishop Paul S. Morton and the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir, which is continuously receiving phenomenal success. Rev. Gerald Thompson has also experienced some personal success recording 6 releases on the Atlanta International Record label entitled..,                                    
•    Let the Church Say Amen                                                 
•    Let the Church Say Amen Again
•    Live in Chicago
•    Deliverance In The Praise
•    Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is
•    I Can’t Stop Now
As exemplified through the power of his ministry,  Rev. Gerald Thompson is truly a man on a mission  dedicated to proclaiming and promoting the Kingdom of  God. He has a unique passion for serving and encouraging God’s people. He continuously uses every one of his gifts and talents to build up and strengthen the body of Christ. Rev. Gerald Thompson is the founder and president of Gerald Thompson Ministries, Inc., and  the Gee Tee Gospel music/record company. He also served as the Pastor of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Lamar, Mississippi where the motto is  “You can always experience God’s Grace at  Greenwood!” Rev. Gerald Thompson was blessed and happily married to his best friend, partner and wife Mrs. Vicki Renee Thompson.

He will be greatly missed!
The Arrangements are as follows:

Thursday, May 30th at 11.00 am at
Greater Second Baptist Church
516 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR

Flowers should be sent to:
Robinson Mortuary
1201 Dr. Martin L Kin Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

Phone 501-371-0111

Cards should be mailed to
Family of Pastor Gerald Thompson
P.O. Box 165818
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

Jekalyn Carr’s “Greater Is Coming” Single Re-enters Top 10 Billboard Album Available Today In Stores & Online!!!!!

Jackson, MS  – Powerhouse teen singer and speaker, Jekalyn Carr’s “Greater Is Coming” single as re-enterd the Top 10 on the Billbaord Gospel Hot Gospel Songs Chart this week.

"Greater Is Coming” CD is available now in stores and for digital download, (Lunjeal / Malaco)

At such a young age, Jekalyn has already gained a wide range of national attention with appearances on The WORD Network, “Atlanta Live” and as a special musical guest at international televangelist Benny Hinn’s crusades.  Most recently, Jekalyn was featured in JET Magazine as one of the “Top 10 New Faces You Need to Know.” The 15-year-old singer was the youngest and the only teen on JET’s exclusive list of “young, gifted and black” professionals at the top of their field and under 40 years old.

“Greater is Coming” is a timely anthem for Christians everywhere and speaks of the shaking, the beating and the pressing that we sometimes experience through life's trials.

The single "Greater Is Coming" is available now on Amazon and iTunes. For more information on Jeklayn, go to myjekalyncarr.net.

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Jekalyn Carr’s “Greater Is Coming” CD In Stores May 21st Available Today For Pre-Order On iTunes!!!

Jackson, MS  – Powerhouse teen singer and speaker, Jekalyn Carr’s “Greater Is Coming” CD will be available in stores on May 21, 2013. (Lunjeal / Malaco) The album is available digitally today for pre-order  on iTunes.

Jekalyn’s hit single and title track “Greater is Coming” continues to impact radio stations across the U.S. and has reached the #8 spot on Billboard’s Top Gospel radio airplay charts.
 
At such a young age, Jekalyn has already gained a wide range of national attention with appearances on The WORD Network, “Atlanta Live” and as a special musical guest at international televangelist Benny Hinn’s crusades.  Most recently, Jekalyn was featured in JET Magazine as one of the “Top 10 New Faces You Need to Know.” The 15-year-old singer was the youngest and the only teen on JET’s exclusive list of “young, gifted and black” professionals at the top of their field and under 40 years old.

“Greater is Coming” is a timely anthem for Christians everywhere and speaks of the shaking, the beating and the pressing that we sometimes experience through life's trials.

The single "Greater Is Coming" is available now on Amazon and iTunes. For more information on Jekalyn, go to myjekalyncarr.net.

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Kevin Vasser’s “Only You Can Deliver” F/ Dewayne Woods Available Online Everywhere April 23, 2013

Jackson, MS - Malaco Music Group is proud to announce the release of Kevin Vasser’s single, “Only You Can Deliver” featuring DeWayne Woods online, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 via ITunes, Amazon and wherever digital music is sold. Expect a full project (Untitled) from Kevin Vasser Summer/Fall of 2013.  D.A. Johnson, Executive Director – Gospel Division, Malaco Music Group states,” From the very moment I heard Kevin’s anointed voice singing “Only You Can Deliver,” I knew that this was a special song and it would touch the hearts of millions.”

That sentiment seems to be shared around the industry with Gospel’s most coveted artists and industry professionals:
 
“Kevin Vasser has proved with his new single, Only You Can Deliver f/ DeWayne Woods, that he is one of the most promising songwriters/artists to hit the gospel scene. This song is sure to impact lives!”

Donald Lawrence

“Kevin Vasser's "Only You Can Deliver" is such a timely song. This heartfelt cry reminds us that only HE can deliver.”

 Bishop Hezekiah Walker

“Kevin Vasser’s “Only You Can Deliver” is a smoker”

Tracey Artis
I Hear Music In The Air

With this project produced by Kevin Vasser and his Music Director Phil Feaster, of the Fred Hammond production team, it has all the ingredients to be his career defining album, but more importantly it has the music to encourage the nations.


About Kevin Vasser

Kevin Vasser is the Director of Worship and Arts at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago (Pastor Charles Jenkins, Pastor). Kevin started his singing career with the singing group Youth Edition, which was comprised of his eldest brother and two cousins. Youth Edition’s introduction to the music industry was catapulted by the hit song “Anything Is Possible” written and produced by the amazing song writer/producer Percy Bady. The group won the WGCI Radio station competition singing gospel music going up against R&B and hip hop acts. During that time Elroy Smith, was the Operations Manager of WGCI FM/AM-Chicago, now Operations Manager of WRNB/WPPZ Philadelphia and Inspiration Format Director for Radio One, and was a major reason the song had the success that it did. From there Kevin was lead to start a solo career.

FAMED SONGWRITER GEORGE HENRY JACKSON MAKES FINAL TRANSITION!!!

(Jackson, MS) - Internationally acclaimed songwriter George Henry Jackson passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Born in Indianola, MS on March 12, 1945, to Otis and Letha Jackson, George moved with his family in 1950 to Greenville, MS, grew up there, and dedicated his life to Christ at an early age.

George spent his teen years listening as the radio played records by the fabulous gospel groups and soul singers who frequented the Mississippi River Delta towns.  George always had a song on his mind.  His career in music began in the early 60's as an active vocalist and songwriter in Memphis, where he made his home for the next 26 years.
          
In 1969, George’s reputation as a songwriter caught the attention of Rick Hall at Fame Records in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and he was signed as a Fame songwriter. George’s first of many Gold Records as a songwriter, “One Bad Apple” by The Osmonds, came soon after his arrival at Fame.

After five years with Fame, George moved across town to another Muscle Shoals music mecca, Muscle Shoals Sound, where he continued to turn out great hit songs at a phenomenal pace.  One of George’s MSS demo recordings actually became his biggest hit ever: Bob Seger’s 1979 rock classic, “Old Time Rock & Roll”.   Another of George’s MSS songs “Down Home Blues” by Z. Z. Hill, released by Malaco Records in 1982, became the best known blues song of the 80's and Malaco’s biggest hit. “Unlock Your Mind” recorded by the Staple Singers and “The Only Way Is Up” recorded by Otis Clay and Yazz & The Plastic Population were two of George’s other MSS songs to reach the top of the music charts.

George signed as a writer for Malaco Records in 1983 where he continued     writing hit songs for Blues and Soul icons Z. Z. Hill, Denise LaSalle, Little Milton, Latimore, Johnnie Taylor, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and Shirley Brown. George also enjoyed success with songs recorded by Christina Aguilera, Luther Ingram, Clarence Carter, Wilson Pickett, Joss Stone, Ike & Tina Turner, Billy Swan, Millie Jackson, Etta James, James Brown, Candy Staton and many others.

George made his home in Jackson, Mississippi since 1991.  He is survived by his son, George, Jr., grandson Alex Jackson, granddaughter, Kazia Jackson, sisters Ruby Franklin and Elzina Williams, and Uncle Appienola Anderson.  He is preceded in death by brothers Otis Jr., William Marshall, Douglas Ward, sister Emma Tyler and grandson Akeem Jackson.
          
George Jackson’s legion of fans worldwide mourn his passing and treasure his uplifting spirit and the immeasurable joy so many find in the words of his songs.   One of George’s timeless gospel songs says best what his last wish might be.... ”Lord, Remember Me”.

Services will be held Saturday, April 20.  Visitation will be at 10:00 AM and the service will follow at 11:00 AM, at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, 3580 Robinson Road, with burial at Garden Memorial Cemetery, 8001 Highway 49N, Jackson, MS.

ALL ROADS LEADS TO M.A.R.S. PANELISTS ANNOUNCED FOR MALACO ARTISTS RETREAT & SHOWCASE (M.A.R.S) SEMINAR

(Jackson, MS) - The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce the panelists for inaugural Malaco Artists Retreat & Showcase Seminar (M.A.R.S.)

The Malaco Artists Retreat & Showcase (M.A.R.S.) is a national singing & performance competition developed to give unsigned artists an opportunity to showcase their talents, win prize money, receive a recording contract with one of the Malaco Music Group family of labels and appear on a national television show on The Word Network. The Word network is available in over 200 countries and reaches nearly 60 million homes in the U.S. alone.

In addition, there will be a Free panel discussion conducted with veteran industry professionals in the areas of Gospel Radio, Marketing, Radio Promotions, Public Relations, Distribution, Booking & Management, Concert Promotion, Studio Production, Songwriting, Publishing, Copyrights, and How To Succeed in Today’s Gospel Music Industry.

The Panelists are:

Moderator*       Benita Bellamy – The Bellamy Group
Mike Chandler – CEO & President  - Rejoice Musical Soulfood (National Syndicated Network)
Thomas Rollins – New Day Christian Distribution
Brother James Chambers – WAVN – Southhaven, MS
Torrez Harris – 95.5 Hallelujah FM – Jackson, MS
Percy Davis – WOAD – Jackson, MS
Stan Jones – Award Winning Songwriter / Producer / Recording Artists
Darrell Luster - Malaco Music Group Gospel A&R / Songwriter / Producer / Recording Artists
Rosetta Anderson – Malaco Music Group – Business Affairs – Copyrights & Royalties
D.A. Johnson – Malaco Music Group - Executive Director – Gospel Division

The Malaco Artists Retreat & Showcase (M.A.R.S.) will take place on February 16, 2013 at Stronger Hope Baptist Church located at 223 Beasley Road in Jackson, MS 39206.
 
It will be a great networking opportunity!!!

Visit www.malacoshowcase.com for more information

Malaco Inspirational Recording Artist Lexi Releases New Single, "Abide" for Her Current Album, Phenomenal

(Jackson, MS - February 4, 2013) - Malaco Inspirational recording artist Lexi releases new single, "Abide" from her current album, Phenomenal. This week, "Abide" moves on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart to #20 and #18 on Mediabase National Gospel Songs chart.

Talk show host, Lexi co-hosted the 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show with VaShawn Mitchell and presented on the live broadcast which aired on GMC. The Stellar Awards is currently airing in syndication now through March 3, 2013 on 150 stations in over 125 markets across the country. The show will re-air on GMC on Saturday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ET.

An outstanding and remarkable television personality, Lexi is the host of the Word Network's The Lexi Show and makes regular appearances on the cable network's flagship show Rejoice in the Word. Lexi is also the weekly entertainment correspondent on Radio One's nationally-syndicated Yolanda Adams Morning Show.

Lexi's first single "Burn It All Down" peaked at #14 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart and #12 on Mediabase National Gospel Songs chart, where it spent 20 weeks on the chart. See link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=aPq6viGridE.

In between television taping, Lexi will continue with a series of promotional visits in support of Phenomenal. To date, confirmed appearances include the WPZZ-FM's Transformation Expo in Richmond, VA (Saturday, March 9); WPPZ-FM's Elroy Smith's Music Seminar in Philadelphia, PA (Saturday, March 23); WHAL-FM's Anniversary Concert in Memphis, TN (Sunday, March 24); and WAAW-FM's Shout Fest in Augusta, GA (Saturday, September 14).

Lexi got her music industry start, as a young girl, singing in her grandfather's church. She was an in demand background singer both in the gospel and R&B communities. She worked with Fred Hammond, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Gerald Levert.

Phenomenal marks Lexi's fifth studio album, prior to signing with Malaco Records, the Stellar Award nominated artist was signed to Evander Holyfield's former record label, Real Deal Records, where she recorded three album projects including Lexi...And That's the Way It Is, Somewhere Different, and
A Praise in the Valley. Lexi's fourth album, What Heaven Hears was released on Molife/Universal/Fontana.