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With sadness we report that R&B/gospel singer David Peaston has passed. He was 54.

Don Cornelius, the former host and creator of the famed show Soul Train apparently committed suicide last night from a gunshot wound to the head.

According to Action 5 News in Memphis, TN, Parishioners at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church watched as a brawl broke out right in the middle of service and now the police have launched an investigation.

PraiseHouston.com has the exclusive world premiere of Houston’s own gospel recording artist, author and radio show host Yolanda Adams’ new video, “Be Still.” Check it out inside!

The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation is an exhibit which takes a look at the houses of Presidents George Washington and John Adams from 1790 to 1800, when slaves served their terms while in office.

Today is Kirk Franklin’s 42nd Birthday! Comment below and send him birthday wishes. We will be reading them to him this afternoon On-Air!

Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell is a new mommy! She and her husband Warryn Campbell have welcomed their third child, Zaya Monique Campbell.

We are giving away a trip a day starting Monday, January 30th- February 3rd aboard the One Love Gospel Cruise sailing from Tampa Florida March 18-23rd, to the Grand Caymans, and Cozumel Mexico.

Aretha Franklin has called of her wedding to long time companion and friend William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson. According to Franklin the couple was moving way to fast and some things had not been thought our thoroughly.

Houston’s own gospel recording artist, author and radio show host Yolanda Adams is giving our sister station PraiseHouston.com the exclusive world premiere of her new video, “Be Still” and we have the preview for you to check out below!

Former head coach for Penn State, Joe Paterno has passed away. He was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and was hospitalized in December and earlier this month with what he son said was minor complications to his cancer treatment.

John 5:21, warns us against idolizing things or people, yet it has become quite common place. The issue of celebrity, and what is going on in their lives good, bad or ugly seem to consume our conversations, Facebook pages, tweets and the list goes on. This week it is Paula Deen’s diabetes, last week it was Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby.

Following the all day Inspiration and Music Conference, Praise 103.9 presents the Finale Concert featuring: Marvin Sapp, Smokie Norful, Israel Houghton, Earnest Pugh, William McDowell, James Fortune, Jessica Reedy, and JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise

Kirk Franklin will speak 1 on 1 with attendees of this workshop.  Attendees will  learn how Kirk Franklin advanced his career as a musical artist as well as be able to ask questions that they have always wanted to know the answers to.

Time: 6:00 p.m.

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The Best Inspirational Singer in America workshop is a nationwide search for the top gospel singer in the country. This workshop gives an aspiring singer the opportunity of a lifetime!