Ben Chandler joined The Pilgrim Jubilees in 1970.
In 1979, The Jubes signed on with gospel's venerable Savoy Records. During that era, the group recorded four albums, Keep on Climbing, Put on Your Shoes, Whensoever I Pray and Put Your Trust In Jesus. The Jubes soon became one of gospel's top quartets. From these albums came such hit songs as Rich Man, Poor Man; I'm Happy With Jesus Alone; Whensoever I Pray; Put Your Trust In Jesus; and I'm Glad You Looked My Way. In 1987, the group signed with Malaco in 1991 and released Gospel Roots, which immediately hit the Top 40 of Billboard magazine's Gospel Albums Chart. Their second Malaco project, 1988's Back to Basics, reached the top 25 on Billboard's chart.
Family Affair, released on Malaco in 1991, hit the top 20 in both on Billboard and Cashbox and was nominated for gospel's coveted Stellar Award. I'm Getting Better All the Time earned extensive nationwide airplay in 1991 and became a favorite of gospel fans. In 1994, The Jubes released In Revival, a greatest hits album which was recorded live in their hometown of Houston, Mississippi. The charted disc became one of the top-selling gospel albums of any era.
Please pray for the entire Chandler family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be forthcoming.
Click the link to view Ben Chandler sing I’ll Fly Away Click here: "I'll Fly Away" - Pilgrim Jubilees - YouTube
For more information on the history of The Pilgrim Jubilees, please feel free to visit www.malaco.com
Monday, June 25, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
4 WINDS / MALACO DEBUTS 5 ALBUMS ON BILLBOARD GOSPEL ALBUM CHART THIS WEEK
JACKSON, MS (June 15, 2012) – The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary 4 Winds Records has charted 5 albums this week on the Billboard Gospel Album chart. The 5 Billboard chart topping albums are the North Carolina Community Choir, “Story To Tell,” Roy & Revelation, “Thank You,” Jewell & Converted, “For Real,” Tammy Edwards & The Edwards Sisters, “On The Right Road Now,” and The Soul Messengerz, “Grace & Mercy;” In addition, Roy & Revelation’s “Live” DVD, “Thank You” has charted on the Billboard Video chart.
Launched in 2009, 4 Winds Records is not only the fastest growing Gospel label in the country (17 Titles), but has become the Premiere Gospel Quartet Music record label featuring the hottest and youngest Quartet Gospel groups touring the country today along with the Legendary Quartet Groups Of All Time. In its short existence, the 4 Winds label has garnered a 3 time 2011 Stellar Award Nominee & Winner, The Christian Angels (Quartet Of The Year), Stellar Award Nominee, The Golden Wings (Quartet Of The Year) as well as a GMA 2011 Dove Nominee, The Original Messengers (Traditional Gospel Album Of The Year) along with national television appearances on shows such as BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel.
Malaco Music Group has always been the leader and home of Quartet music leading back to their first ever Gospel artist signing, the number one (1) group of that era, The Jackson Sothernaires. Since that time, other Quartet groups followed reaching legendary status such as The Sensational Nightingales, The Original Soul Stirrers, Willie Banks & The Messengers, Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires, &Willie Neal Johnson & The Gospel Keynotes. In 2006, with the acquisition of Atlanta International Records (AIR Gospel) added, Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires, Rev. F.C. Barnes & Company, Tommy Ellison & The 5 Singing Stars and The Swanee Quintet to name a few.
“This is not only exciting for the 4 Winds / Malaco family, but for the entire Gospel Quartet community. In a time in the Gospel industry, where Quartet Gospel music receives limited to no radio airplay, this accomplishment is a testament that there is interest and a buying consumer for Quartet Gospel music.” states, D.A. Johnson, Executive Director – Gospel Division of The Malaco Music Group.
COMPLETE 4 WINDS CATALOG
FWD 4000 TAYLOR,SPENCER - WORK A MIRACLE 048021400027 9.98
FWD 4001 CHRISTIAN ANGELS - BRING IT TO THE ALTAR 048021400126 9.98
FWD 4002 ALABAMA BOYS - NEVER ALONE 048021400225 9.98
FWD 4003 COLEMAN,CASTRO - TIME OUT 048021400324 9.98
FWD 4004 GOLDEN WINGS QUARTET - KEEP BLESSING ME 048021400423 9.98
FWD 4005 MESSENGERS - WAYMAKER 048021400522 9.98
FWD 4006 LUSTER,DARRELL & FRIEND - GOD IS GOD..HE WON’T CHANGE 048021400621 9.98
FWD 4007 BROOKLYN ALLSTARS - JUST LOOK AT ME NOW 048021400720 9.98
FWD 4008 LIL BLAIR & FANTASTIC HEIRS - YES 048021400829 9.98
FWD 4009 THE SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES - NOT UNTIL HE CALLS ME HOME 048021400928 9.98
FWD 4010 JOY BOYS - STAND TALL IN THE LORD 048021401024 9.98
FWD 4011 JACKSON SISTERS - I’VE TRIED JESUS 048021401123 9.98
FWD 4012 EDWARDS,TAMMY - ON THE RIGHT ROAD NOW 048021401222 9.98
FWD 4013 SOUL MESSENGERZ - GRACE & MERCY 048021401321 9.98
FWD 4014 N.C. COMMUNITY CHOIR - A STORY TO TELL 048021401420 9.98
FWD 4015 JEWELL & CONVERTED - FOR REAL 048021401529 9.98
FWD 4016 ROY & REVELATION - THANK YOU 048021401628 9.98
AVAILABLE IN STORES & ONLINE EVERYWHERE!!!
Launched in 2009, 4 Winds Records is not only the fastest growing Gospel label in the country (17 Titles), but has become the Premiere Gospel Quartet Music record label featuring the hottest and youngest Quartet Gospel groups touring the country today along with the Legendary Quartet Groups Of All Time. In its short existence, the 4 Winds label has garnered a 3 time 2011 Stellar Award Nominee & Winner, The Christian Angels (Quartet Of The Year), Stellar Award Nominee, The Golden Wings (Quartet Of The Year) as well as a GMA 2011 Dove Nominee, The Original Messengers (Traditional Gospel Album Of The Year) along with national television appearances on shows such as BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel.
Malaco Music Group has always been the leader and home of Quartet music leading back to their first ever Gospel artist signing, the number one (1) group of that era, The Jackson Sothernaires. Since that time, other Quartet groups followed reaching legendary status such as The Sensational Nightingales, The Original Soul Stirrers, Willie Banks & The Messengers, Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires, &Willie Neal Johnson & The Gospel Keynotes. In 2006, with the acquisition of Atlanta International Records (AIR Gospel) added, Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires, Rev. F.C. Barnes & Company, Tommy Ellison & The 5 Singing Stars and The Swanee Quintet to name a few.
“This is not only exciting for the 4 Winds / Malaco family, but for the entire Gospel Quartet community. In a time in the Gospel industry, where Quartet Gospel music receives limited to no radio airplay, this accomplishment is a testament that there is interest and a buying consumer for Quartet Gospel music.” states, D.A. Johnson, Executive Director – Gospel Division of The Malaco Music Group.
COMPLETE 4 WINDS CATALOG
FWD 4000 TAYLOR,SPENCER - WORK A MIRACLE 048021400027 9.98
FWD 4001 CHRISTIAN ANGELS - BRING IT TO THE ALTAR 048021400126 9.98
FWD 4002 ALABAMA BOYS - NEVER ALONE 048021400225 9.98
FWD 4003 COLEMAN,CASTRO - TIME OUT 048021400324 9.98
FWD 4004 GOLDEN WINGS QUARTET - KEEP BLESSING ME 048021400423 9.98
FWD 4005 MESSENGERS - WAYMAKER 048021400522 9.98
FWD 4006 LUSTER,DARRELL & FRIEND - GOD IS GOD..HE WON’T CHANGE 048021400621 9.98
FWD 4007 BROOKLYN ALLSTARS - JUST LOOK AT ME NOW 048021400720 9.98
FWD 4008 LIL BLAIR & FANTASTIC HEIRS - YES 048021400829 9.98
FWD 4009 THE SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES - NOT UNTIL HE CALLS ME HOME 048021400928 9.98
FWD 4010 JOY BOYS - STAND TALL IN THE LORD 048021401024 9.98
FWD 4011 JACKSON SISTERS - I’VE TRIED JESUS 048021401123 9.98
FWD 4012 EDWARDS,TAMMY - ON THE RIGHT ROAD NOW 048021401222 9.98
FWD 4013 SOUL MESSENGERZ - GRACE & MERCY 048021401321 9.98
FWD 4014 N.C. COMMUNITY CHOIR - A STORY TO TELL 048021401420 9.98
FWD 4015 JEWELL & CONVERTED - FOR REAL 048021401529 9.98
FWD 4016 ROY & REVELATION - THANK YOU 048021401628 9.98
AVAILABLE IN STORES & ONLINE EVERYWHERE!!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
ESSENCE ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MALACO MUSIC GROUP IN RECORDING DEAL WITH R&B STAR 2011 WINNER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
R&B’S NEWEST SINGING SENSATION GRETA PRINCE
TO PERFORM AT 2012 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
ESSENCE ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MALACO MUSIC GROUP IN RECORDING DEAL WITH R&B STAR 2011 WINNER
NEWEST SINGLE “YOU SHOULD KNOW” AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE!
(June 5, 2012- New York, NY)— After being crowned the winner of ESSENCE + Pebbles R&B Star competition, singer Greta Prince returns to the stage a year later where her life changing journey began and will make her Superlounge debut at this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 July 5-8 in New Orleans. In addition, ESSENCE announced today a promotional partnership with The Malaco Music Group who has signed an exclusive recording deal with the R&B star winner that encompasses her debut single as well as future works during the terms of the agreement under the Malaco Records label. Her first single, “You Should Know,” is available now online and will hit airwaves on radio and internet stations in the coming days.
Today’s announcement marks the conclusion of an extraordinary past year for the Charlotte, NC native former accounts receivable specialist now living in Atlanta, GA. After beating out hundreds of aspiring hopefuls in ESSENCE’s and platinum recording artist Perri “Pebbles” Reid’s search for America’s next R&B singing sensation, Greta impressed the panel of celebrity judges, music industry professionals and ultimately the fans who voted for Greta as the winner at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival. Greta received the grand prize of a one-year artist management contract with music industry veteran and president of KWL Enterprises Kevin Liles, who’s launched the careers of best-selling acts TLC and Trey Songz, and capped her victory by opening for Mary J. Blige in front of 50,000 people at last year's Festival.
Comprising recording studios, record labels, music publishing companies, direct marketing operations, and distribution services, the Malaco Music Group takes original music from concept to consumer. Malaco has been making and marketing definitive Soul, Blues and Gospel music since 1968. Notwithstanding, Malaco's move into mainstream Urban music, Malaco’s expanded repertoire also includes Jazz, Christian, as well as Children's music. Malaco is home to many recording artists and songwriters with a catalog of thousands of original recordings and musical copyrights.
For information about ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit ESSENCE Music Festival. Join the Festival community: follow us on Twitter @essencemusic #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival on Facebook.
The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival, in partnership with QuintEvents, has created “ESSENCE VIP Events” to offer fans the ultimate in “insider access”, with exclusive VIP ticket, travel and hospitality party venue packages. The Official packages are available now at www.QuintEvents.com and will be featured on the Official website, www.ESSENCEVIPEVENTS.com in early 2012.
The presenting sponsor for the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is Coca-Cola. Major sponsors include Coors Light, Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Ford, My Black is Beautiful, U.S. Army and Verizon. Official Sponsors are CNN, State Farm, TV-One and Visa Pre-Paid.
The 2012 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC, a division of Essence Communications Inc. (ECI). GeChar is the executive producer of the 2012 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
ABOUT ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS INC.:
Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the number one media company dedicated to African-American women, with a multi-platform presence in publishing, live events, and online. The company’s flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood and Black Women in Music, Window on Our Women and Smart Beauty consumer insights series, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD). For 42 years, ESSENCE, which has a brand reach of over 8 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information and specific solutions relating to every area of African-American women’s lives. Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at www.essence.com.
CONTACTS:
Mozell Miley-Bailey, ESSENCE Sheila Harris, ESSENCE
212-522-1634 212-522-1089
mmileybailey@essence.com sharris@essence.com
R&B’S NEWEST SINGING SENSATION GRETA PRINCE
TO PERFORM AT 2012 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
ESSENCE ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MALACO MUSIC GROUP IN RECORDING DEAL WITH R&B STAR 2011 WINNER
NEWEST SINGLE “YOU SHOULD KNOW” AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE!
(June 5, 2012- New York, NY)— After being crowned the winner of ESSENCE + Pebbles R&B Star competition, singer Greta Prince returns to the stage a year later where her life changing journey began and will make her Superlounge debut at this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 July 5-8 in New Orleans. In addition, ESSENCE announced today a promotional partnership with The Malaco Music Group who has signed an exclusive recording deal with the R&B star winner that encompasses her debut single as well as future works during the terms of the agreement under the Malaco Records label. Her first single, “You Should Know,” is available now online and will hit airwaves on radio and internet stations in the coming days.
Today’s announcement marks the conclusion of an extraordinary past year for the Charlotte, NC native former accounts receivable specialist now living in Atlanta, GA. After beating out hundreds of aspiring hopefuls in ESSENCE’s and platinum recording artist Perri “Pebbles” Reid’s search for America’s next R&B singing sensation, Greta impressed the panel of celebrity judges, music industry professionals and ultimately the fans who voted for Greta as the winner at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival. Greta received the grand prize of a one-year artist management contract with music industry veteran and president of KWL Enterprises Kevin Liles, who’s launched the careers of best-selling acts TLC and Trey Songz, and capped her victory by opening for Mary J. Blige in front of 50,000 people at last year's Festival.
Comprising recording studios, record labels, music publishing companies, direct marketing operations, and distribution services, the Malaco Music Group takes original music from concept to consumer. Malaco has been making and marketing definitive Soul, Blues and Gospel music since 1968. Notwithstanding, Malaco's move into mainstream Urban music, Malaco’s expanded repertoire also includes Jazz, Christian, as well as Children's music. Malaco is home to many recording artists and songwriters with a catalog of thousands of original recordings and musical copyrights.
For information about ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit ESSENCE Music Festival. Join the Festival community: follow us on Twitter @essencemusic #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival on Facebook.
The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival, in partnership with QuintEvents, has created “ESSENCE VIP Events” to offer fans the ultimate in “insider access”, with exclusive VIP ticket, travel and hospitality party venue packages. The Official packages are available now at www.QuintEvents.com and will be featured on the Official website, www.ESSENCEVIPEVENTS.com in early 2012.
The presenting sponsor for the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is Coca-Cola. Major sponsors include Coors Light, Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Ford, My Black is Beautiful, U.S. Army and Verizon. Official Sponsors are CNN, State Farm, TV-One and Visa Pre-Paid.
The 2012 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC, a division of Essence Communications Inc. (ECI). GeChar is the executive producer of the 2012 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience.
ABOUT ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS INC.:
Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the number one media company dedicated to African-American women, with a multi-platform presence in publishing, live events, and online. The company’s flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood and Black Women in Music, Window on Our Women and Smart Beauty consumer insights series, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD). For 42 years, ESSENCE, which has a brand reach of over 8 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information and specific solutions relating to every area of African-American women’s lives. Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at www.essence.com.
CONTACTS:
Mozell Miley-Bailey, ESSENCE Sheila Harris, ESSENCE
212-522-1634 212-522-1089
mmileybailey@essence.com sharris@essence.com
Monday, April 30, 2012
“Yet Love” Returns To Billboard Top 30 After 7 Week Layoff
You’ve heard of the saying, “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down,” well it can now also be said that, “You Can’t Keep A Good Song Down.”
I’m referring to the song that could, “Yet Love” by Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires.
“Yet Love” skyrocketed as the Hot Shot Debut at #27 onto the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart back on December 31, 2011.
It spent 10 weeks on the charts peaking only at #26, making its last appearance on the charts, March 10, 2012.
After spending 7 weeks off of the charts, “Yet Love” has clawed its way back onto the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs charts this week ending April 29, 2012 to #30.
1 Corinthians 13:13 reads… “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (NIV)
I’m referring to the song that could, “Yet Love” by Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires.
“Yet Love” skyrocketed as the Hot Shot Debut at #27 onto the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart back on December 31, 2011.
It spent 10 weeks on the charts peaking only at #26, making its last appearance on the charts, March 10, 2012.
After spending 7 weeks off of the charts, “Yet Love” has clawed its way back onto the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs charts this week ending April 29, 2012 to #30.
1 Corinthians 13:13 reads… “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (NIV)
Monday, April 9, 2012
The Sounds Of Blackness Releases New Video “Testify”
(Jackson, MS - April 9, 2012) – The Sounds Of Blackness, winners of a 2012 NAACP Award in the category of Outstanding World Music Album for their current self-titled CD project, releases a brand new video, “Testify” on YouTube.
The Sounds of Blackness have been bringing hope and inspiration to people through its music globally for the past four decades. The group has awed audiences on five continents with the depth and breadth of its artistry, covering all forms of African-American music from gospel and soul to jazz, R&B, reggae, hip-hop, rock and blues, to ragtime, field hollers, work songs and traditional spirituals. As Sounds of Blackness celebrates 40 years of music and inspiration, the group offers a superb self-titled 15-track CD that is a dazzling showcase for its all-encompassing musicality.
Click below to watch the new video “Testify”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsfinU91c8&feature=youtu.be
THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS
Available In Stores & AT Your Favorite Digital Provider
The Sounds of Blackness have been bringing hope and inspiration to people through its music globally for the past four decades. The group has awed audiences on five continents with the depth and breadth of its artistry, covering all forms of African-American music from gospel and soul to jazz, R&B, reggae, hip-hop, rock and blues, to ragtime, field hollers, work songs and traditional spirituals. As Sounds of Blackness celebrates 40 years of music and inspiration, the group offers a superb self-titled 15-track CD that is a dazzling showcase for its all-encompassing musicality.
Click below to watch the new video “Testify”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsfinU91c8&feature=youtu.be
THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS
Available In Stores & AT Your Favorite Digital Provider
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
BET Presents The 12th Annual Celebration Of Gospel Sunday, April 1, 2012
BET NETWORKS RAISES THE PRAISE WITH HEART-WARMING, FOOT-STOMPING, SPIRIT-FILLED PERFORMANCES AT THE 12TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL PREMIERING SUNDAY, APRIL 1 AT 8:00 P.M.*
Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Holliday, Le’Andria Johnson, Faith Evans, Johnny Gill, Kelly Price, Amber Riley of “Glee” and More Join Host Steve Harvey For Gospel Music’s Biggest Praise Party
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 27, 2012 – BET Networks makes a joyful noise on Palm Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m.* with the premiere of “CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL 2012 - Rise Up! Renew! Rejoice.” Taped at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, the two-hour show was once again hosted by veteran comedian, actor and radio personality, Steve Harvey. The #1 gospel telecast since its inception brings mainstream artists and gospel greats together on one amazing stage.
Ricky Dillard and New G Choir joined R&B sensation Johnny Gill to open the show with a sensational performance of “He Turned It.” Original Dream Girl Jennifer Holliday and “Glee” star Amber Riley joined gospel legends Pastor Shirley Caesar and Yolanda Adams to pay tribute to Mahalia Jackson, the “Mother of Gospel Music,” four-time Grammy award winner, civil rights activist and vocal powerhouse. The artists performed an anointed gospel medley including “Precious Lord,” “Move on up A Little Higher,” “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” and “How I Got Over” accompanied by organist Moses Tyson, Jr. Whitney Houston, whose singing gift was anchored in her gospel roots, was remembered with a poignant moment by Kelly Price who sang an emotionally charged rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.”
Additional highlights from the soulful celebration include Grammy-award winner Kirk Franklin and Mali Music coming together to perform their new hit, “Give Me”; James Fortune & FIYA featuring Zacardi Cortez & Le’Andria Johnson blazed the stage with “It Could Be Worse”; Isaac Carree, former backup singer for Kirk Franklin took center stage for the first time with his old-school inspired performance featuring a surprise guest appearance from Fonzworth Bentley; Ledisi left audience members speechless singing “Holy One”; Ending the night was an awe-inspiring performance from Maurette Brown Clark singing “I Hear the Sound of Victory.”
In addition to musical performances, Dr. Bobby Jones, of BET’s long-running gospel show “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL” and actress Wendy Raquel Robinson of BET’s #1 sitcom “THE GAME” delivered beautiful spoken word selections.
For additional information on BET’s CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL, go to BET.com/celebrationofgospel. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:
• On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/BET
• On Twitter by using hashtag: #CelebrateGospel and following us @BETGospel
• On Google plus at bet.us/gplusBET
For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET’s press-only website at www.betpressroom.com; members of the press can also follow us on Twitter @BET_PR.
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a BET Networks production. Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials and Music Production and Executive Producer Geovanni Brewer will oversee production. Conductor Ray Chew (“American Idol”) returns as the show’s musical director.
*All times are ET/PT.
**Source: The Nielsen Company
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
CONTACTS:
Zabrina Horton Keesha Wallace
(310) 481-3737 (212) 205-3152
zabrina.horton@bet.net keesha.wallace@bet.net
Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Holliday, Le’Andria Johnson, Faith Evans, Johnny Gill, Kelly Price, Amber Riley of “Glee” and More Join Host Steve Harvey For Gospel Music’s Biggest Praise Party
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 27, 2012 – BET Networks makes a joyful noise on Palm Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m.* with the premiere of “CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL 2012 - Rise Up! Renew! Rejoice.” Taped at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, the two-hour show was once again hosted by veteran comedian, actor and radio personality, Steve Harvey. The #1 gospel telecast since its inception brings mainstream artists and gospel greats together on one amazing stage.
Ricky Dillard and New G Choir joined R&B sensation Johnny Gill to open the show with a sensational performance of “He Turned It.” Original Dream Girl Jennifer Holliday and “Glee” star Amber Riley joined gospel legends Pastor Shirley Caesar and Yolanda Adams to pay tribute to Mahalia Jackson, the “Mother of Gospel Music,” four-time Grammy award winner, civil rights activist and vocal powerhouse. The artists performed an anointed gospel medley including “Precious Lord,” “Move on up A Little Higher,” “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” and “How I Got Over” accompanied by organist Moses Tyson, Jr. Whitney Houston, whose singing gift was anchored in her gospel roots, was remembered with a poignant moment by Kelly Price who sang an emotionally charged rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.”
Additional highlights from the soulful celebration include Grammy-award winner Kirk Franklin and Mali Music coming together to perform their new hit, “Give Me”; James Fortune & FIYA featuring Zacardi Cortez & Le’Andria Johnson blazed the stage with “It Could Be Worse”; Isaac Carree, former backup singer for Kirk Franklin took center stage for the first time with his old-school inspired performance featuring a surprise guest appearance from Fonzworth Bentley; Ledisi left audience members speechless singing “Holy One”; Ending the night was an awe-inspiring performance from Maurette Brown Clark singing “I Hear the Sound of Victory.”
In addition to musical performances, Dr. Bobby Jones, of BET’s long-running gospel show “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL” and actress Wendy Raquel Robinson of BET’s #1 sitcom “THE GAME” delivered beautiful spoken word selections.
For additional information on BET’s CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL, go to BET.com/celebrationofgospel. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:
• On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/BET
• On Twitter by using hashtag: #CelebrateGospel and following us @BETGospel
• On Google plus at bet.us/gplusBET
For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET’s press-only website at www.betpressroom.com; members of the press can also follow us on Twitter @BET_PR.
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a BET Networks production. Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials and Music Production and Executive Producer Geovanni Brewer will oversee production. Conductor Ray Chew (“American Idol”) returns as the show’s musical director.
*All times are ET/PT.
**Source: The Nielsen Company
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
CONTACTS:
Zabrina Horton Keesha Wallace
(310) 481-3737 (212) 205-3152
zabrina.horton@bet.net keesha.wallace@bet.net
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Dorothy Norwood’s “God’s Been Just That Good In Stores & Online Now!!!
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| New CD available online at www.malaco.com |
Available In stores and online now, Dorothy Norwood returns with her latest and possibly the best recording of her illustrious career with the release of “God’s Been Just That Good.” Ms. Norwood’s signature voice is backed by the young, bright, fresh sounding voices of Isaiah Thomas and EOP (Appears Courtesy Of Good Fellas Music Group) and the result is truly a heavenly mix.
Nothing short of a living legend, The World’s Greatest Storyteller , Dorothy Norwood has been entertaining, preaching, uplifting, mentoring, writing, and producing for more than fifty years.
On January 14, 2012, Ms. Dorothy Norwood was the recipient of the prestigious Ambassador Award from Dr. Bobby Jones at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN during the 2012 Stellar Awards taping.
For decades, millions have been blessed by her classic, “Victory Is Mine; arguably, one of the greatest congregational hymns of all time which still appears in national commercials and Hollywood feature films such as “The Help”.
Dorothy Norwood officially began her gospel career in 1956, singing with Mahalia Jackson, Reverend James Cleveland, and with one of the greatest female gospel groups of all time, The Caravans. In 1960, she launched her solo career with Savoy Records, recording her first album, Johnny and Jesus in 1964. This release was quickly followed by Denied Mother in 1965, earning Norwood the title, “The World’s Greatest Storyteller.” Both projects certified gold. All total, five albums reached gold status. 1971, she recorded Live with the GMWA Mass Choir of Northern California; Live reached #1 on the Billboard Charts. To her credit, she has also had three top ten gospel albums and been in the top forty fourteen times (Billboard).
In 1972, she became an unlikely opening act for the Rolling Stones’ national tour with Mick Jagger. By 2000, Ms. Norwood was nominated for the Lady of Soul Award for her album, The Lord is a Wonder. She followed that nomination with two more at the 2001 Dove Awards for Ole Rickety Bridge (Traditional Album of the Year) and “There’s Got To Be Rain” (Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year).
In 2005, Norwood won the Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for “Stand on the Word,” and was inducted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame twice; for her work as a solo artist as well as with The Caravans. The American Quartet Hall of Fame also inducted The Caravans in 2006 and Norwood reunited with the group to produce what would become a Billboard chart topping album, Paved The Way (Malaco). Paved The Way also garnered nominations in every major industry award group including the Grammy’s, Doves, Stellars, and Soul Train.
For nearly every year of her professional career singing gospel music, Dorothy Norwood has recorded an album.
Dorothy Norwood truly can testify that “God’s Been Just That Good!”
Pick up your copy today at www.malaco.com
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
YOLANDA ADAMS SPEAKS OUT ON LEXI NEW SINGLE “BURN IT ALL DOWN“ AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!!!
(Jackson, MS - March 13, 2012) - Lexi, the media personality for Inside Inspiration on the syndicated “Yolanda Adams Morning Show,” and the TV personality / Host on the Word Network’s “The Lexi Show,” releases her highly anticipated single, “Burn It All Down” today at All Digital Outlets. (Malaco Music Group)
Yolanda Adams says, "It has been a while since the masses had a chance to savor the sweet angelic sounds of Ms. Lexi!! I must say that this single has been long awaited. She has not disappointed us with the dynamic original "Burn it all Down". This single is poised for every format and genre of entertainment. This ground-breaking single is and will continue to be a blessing for years to come. I'm ready for the entire project!!! Love you dearly Lexi. Your Big Sis Yolanda Adams"
“Burn It All Down,” is a vivid portrayal of Lexi’s personal journey to restoration and serves as a blueprint to all believers who aspire to have an unadulterated relationship with God.
Yolanda Adams says, "It has been a while since the masses had a chance to savor the sweet angelic sounds of Ms. Lexi!! I must say that this single has been long awaited. She has not disappointed us with the dynamic original "Burn it all Down". This single is poised for every format and genre of entertainment. This ground-breaking single is and will continue to be a blessing for years to come. I'm ready for the entire project!!! Love you dearly Lexi. Your Big Sis Yolanda Adams"
“Burn It All Down,” is a vivid portrayal of Lexi’s personal journey to restoration and serves as a blueprint to all believers who aspire to have an unadulterated relationship with God.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
LEXI MAKES MUSICAL “LIVE” DEBUT - NEW SINGLE “BURN IT ALL DOWN “ AVAILABLE ONLINE 3/13/12
March 10, 2012: Alexis Allen, better known as Lexi, the Media Personality for Inside Inspiration on the syndicated “Yolanda Adams Morning Show,” and the TV Personality and Host on the Word Network’s “The Lexi Show,” is set to release her highly anticipated single, “Burn It All Down” (Malaco Music Group) Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at All digital outlets. On March 9 -10, 2012, Lexi will attend Radio One’s Praise 103.9 Inspiration and Music Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There she will (as she likes to say) “shake hands, say hello, kiss babies” and make her “Live” performance debut of the single, “Burn It All Down.”
“Burn It All Down” exemplifies Lexi’s new wisdom, persona, style, growth, admiration, worship and spiritual outlook. Like never before, you will witness through song how she has overcome tremendous personal adversity and her maturation as an artist and woman of God which is nothing short of amazing. “Burn It All Down” will bless and inspire you into a place of worship and praise drawing you back to the place when you first believed and received HIM! A new life, a new wholeness – Burn It All Down leaving only God’s truth!
Southern Soul Radio Launches New Website
The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce the launch the redesigned website for Southern Soul Radio (www.southernsoulradio.com). Burton Doss, Director of Information Technology at Malaco stated, "The new Southern Soul Radio website adds a new dimension to our product. We plan to become a destination for all aspects of soul music." The new site offers News, Tour Dates, Top 10 charts, Facebook and Twitter integration as well as the ability to listen online via your computer or mobile device.
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