*Singer-songwriter, Gabriel S. Hardeman, best-known for co-writing R&B star Stephanie Mills’ 1987 #1 hit “I Feel Good All Over” and Teddy Pendergrass’ “Truly Blessed”, died Saturday, June 16 in the Philadelphia area from complications of Interstitial Fibrosis. He was 68 years old. He was diagnosed with the illness in May 2000, but with medication functioned […]
Anthony Cornist and his mother Tracey after his graduation from Mt. Healthy High School A Cincinnati, Ohio high school senior was denied his diploma, not for failing classes, but because his family cheered too loud at his graduation. At the graduation ceremony for the Mt. Healthy High School’s class of 2012 in May, the family […]
Gospel stars Kierra and Karen Clark Sheard recently sat down with ESSENCE.com to talk about their love of singing, their friendship, and what keeps their mother-daughter bond so strong. Keirra cites her mother Karen, of the legendary Clark Sisters, as her greatest musical and spiritual influence. Find out how they’ve learned to cultivate not just […]
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Shifting the Atmosphere in Stores Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Listen to the interview below… Popular Stories: Erica Campbell Of Mary Mary Shares Photo Of Baby Zaya! Kirk Franklin’s ‘The King’s Men’ Gospel Tour Dates Actress Dawnn Lewis From “A Different World” Is A Preacher’s Wife! Is The Black Church Still A Voice In Our Community? […]
<blockquote>Do you have the grace of Crystal Aikin, the passion of Y'Anna Crawley, the power of Le'Andria Johnson, or maybe the style of Amber Bullock? If you think so, get your voice ready and save the date for the upcoming Sunday Best 5 auditions...</blockquote> <div><h1><em><a href="https://praisephilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2012/03/101911-music-gospel-kirk-franklind.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image" src="https://praisephilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2012/03/101911-music-gospel-kirk-franklind.jpg?w=618" alt="Image" /></a>Sunday Best</em> 5 Auditions</h1></div><div><p>The hit gospel singing competition is back and here's your chance to audition. Get the latest.</p></div><div>:<strong>Dallas, TX<br />Saturday, March 24<br />The Potter's House<br />6777 W. Kiest Boulevard<br />Dallas, TX 75236<br /></strong></div><div><div><div><p><strong><br />Washington, DC<br />Saturday, March 31<br /></strong></p><p><strong>Reid Temple AME Church<br />11400 Glenn Dale Boulevard<br />Glenn Dale, MD 20769<br /></strong></p><p><strong><br />Atlanta, GA<br />Saturday, April 14<br /></strong></p><p><strong>Greater Traveler's Rest Baptist Church<br />4650 Flat Shoals Parkway<br />Decatur, GA 30034<br /></strong></p><p><strong><br />St. Louis, MO<br />Saturday, April 21<br /></strong></p><p><strong>Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church<br />5525 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive<br />Saint Louis, MO 63112<br /><br /><br /></strong></p><p>Doors open at 6 A.M. and close at 1 P.M. in each city. To register for the BET.com Digital VIP Suite for a chance to go straight to the judge's round after your preliminary audition, click <a href="http://www.bet.com/shows/sunday-best/news/sunday-best-5-digital-vip-suite-registration.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Audition Songs</em></span></strong></p><p>1. Amazing Grace<br />2. Blessed Assurance<br />3. El Shaddai<br />4. Encourage Yourself<br />5. Everytime I Feel The Spirit<br />6. Glory to Glory<br />7. Go Tell It On The Mountain<br />8. He Touched Me<br />9. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow<br />10. I Need They Every Hour<br />11. If It Had Not Been For The Lord On My Side<br />12. I’ll Take You There<br />13. It Is Well With My Soul<br />14. Jesus Is On the Main Line<br />15. Just a Prayer Away<br />16. Love Lifted Me<br />17. Old Time Religion<br />18. Savior More Than Life To Me<br />19. Wade In The Water<br />20. Faith That Conquers<br />21. Great Is Your Mercy<br />22. We Fall Down<br />23. When We All Get to Heaven<br /><br /></p><p> </p><p>Continue to check back for updates!</p></div></div><div> </div></div>
James Fortune has seemingly had a meteoric rise to the spotlight in a short amount of time. But it has not been without painful hardships, disappointments and real sacrifice. If you’ve heard him sing his personal testimony put to music — the song “I Trust You” — you know just how far he’s come. ESSENCE.com […]
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores, the world’s largest retailer, said Friday it has promoted Rosalind Brewer to CEO of Sam’s Club — the first woman and first African-American to hold a chief executive position at one of the company’s business units. Brewer, 49, will also be president of Sam’s. The moves are effective Feb. 1. […]
Last night’s 5th Annual BET Honors event brought together our favorite celebs to pay tribute to achievements of legends in the fields of music, literature, entertainment, media, service, and education. To be in the same room with Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Maya Angelou, and Spike Lee who were honored at last night’s taping at Warner […]
Last night, the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN, was transformed into a spirit-filled, hand-clapping revival as gospel greats celebrated the 27th Annual Stellar Awards to recognize accomplishments in gospel music. Dorinda Clark Cole and Marvin Sapp hosted the show, which was full of riveting performances from Kirk Franklin, Earnest Pugh, Fred Hammond, Ricky […]
Updated Dec 16, 2011 1:12 PM ET RIVERHEAD, N.Y. Two New York high school athletes have been handed one-day suspensions after taking part in a group “Tebowing” session in a corridor at their school, the Riverhead Local reported Thursday. TEBOW TIME Can’t get enough Tebow? Then hang out here. Mimicking the Denver Bronco’s quarterback Tim […]
The 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held during Stellar Awards weekend each year, will honor Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker at this year’s event on Friday, January 13, 2012 in Nashville, TN. No word yet on who is slated to perform, but we’re hoping Donald Lawrence will, as always, arrange the musical […]