Artist: Patrick Riddick & D'Vyne Worship
Title: "More Abundantly"
2008 Memorial Day Concert performance

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Coko
from the forthcoming album
The Winner in Me (Light)

What Have You Done
Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
from the new album
What Have You Done, My Brother? (Daptone)

You Oughta Help Me
Malcolm Williams & Great Faith
from the forthcoming album
In Your Glory (Malcolm James)
Tamika Nicole
The Art of Letting Go
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Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
What Have You Done, My Brother?
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Various Artists
Gospel Music Celebration, Vol. 1
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Mike Farris
Shout! Live
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Holy Boy
Out of Time
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MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR
It Remains to Be Seen
Malaco, 1993

The windows of heaven must have opened widely when Malaco Records released the breathtaking It Remains to Be Seen album in 1993. The sophomore project of the Mississippi Mass Choir couldn't have been released at a better time - it would be the last live recording documented by their imperialistic founder Frank Williams. But the album serves up a nice set of dynamic gospel including the contagious sounds of David Curry's melodic title cut, the energetic youthful tones of "I Get Excited" and the encouraging soulfulness in the Walter Hawkins contribution "Hold On Old Soldiers (which features a momentous duet featuring Hawkins and Williams on lead vocals). The album's strongest highlight surrounded the popular radio single and highly-emotional "Your Grace and Mercy," which has been covered by a number of artists including the Jackson Southernaires and Harold Rayford. The song's simple approach of gratefulness surrounding the nostalgic verses of "Amazing Grace" remains a testament of the traditional gospel choir singing from the '90s. Other sensational moments include Milton Biggham's contemporary-styled "He's Able" and the eight-minute Jerry Smith ballad "Yes." "Why We Don't Rap/Amazing Grace," another album highlight, features Williams having a conversation with two young lads about why the best-selling choir won't get down with hip-hop. Their response is quite campy on the surface, but it's a funny moment and is interceded with a soulful chorus of "Amazing Grace." It Remains to Be Seen, which reached number one on the gospel charts, stands as one of the surviving artifacts of traditional gospel from this period.

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And the ol' skool section is just as mind-blowing. We converted alot of vinyl this weekend...and the selection is too good to pass up. Music from James Cleveland, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Rev. Milton Brunson, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Lavine Hudson, New York Community Choir, Rev. Timothy Wright, Dr. Charles G. Hayes, Edwin Hawkins and much much more!

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remembering michael jackson

There will probably never be another star as prolific, entertaining and as successful as Michael Jackson. The world mourns his recent passing, at the age of 50, while also celebrating his magical rise to international acclaim. We have designed a special tribute with words detailing his life along with a moving photo gallery and a cool MP3 playlist covering some of his greatest musical achievements.

EDITOR'S NOTE: I find it so fascinating to see that Gospelflava.com posted a picture similar to the one I'm using as their article photo. Interesting, ain't it.

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top 33: too-much-hype

It's about time we did it. The list of all lists. Gospel music has its share of pet peeves. And whether you believe in or feel too afraid to say it, PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com is more than ready to speak the word. Here's our list of 33 things that just receives too much hype. Caution: The content on the other side of this link may cause you to laugh, cry, holler and even shout "Amen." Try not to do all four at the same time.

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oleta adams unplugged

In 1990, she teased us with the pop hit "Get Here." Almost twenty years later, she is still here as she launches her new album Let's Stay Here on the world. With a background of music covering jazz, R&B and even gospel (with the 1997 GRAMMY-nominated Come Walk With Me project), Oleta Adams talks with us exclusively about her success, her marriage, the new album and her future plans in both mainstream and gospel music.

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JULY 3
Independence Day Celebration
New Life Cathedral
Brooklyn, NY
7:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Joel Lester, Jason Hendrickson & Nu Sounds, Q the Prophet and Judacamp
More Info: 631.796.5252

JULY 3-5
Essence Music Festival
Convention Center | SuperDome
New Orleans, LA
Web: www.essence.com/microsites/emf

JULY 8
Mary Mary Live in Concert
Center of Hope Community Church
Oakland, CA
7:00 p.m.
Special Guest: Mary Mary
Web: www.ecreemsministries.org

JULY 10
The Voices of Promise Live Recording
First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Savannah, GA
7:00 p.m.
More Info: 718.873.7374
Web: www.imokgospelmusic.com
View Flyer

JULY 11
Syreeta's Live Recording
Destiny Worship Center
Chicago, IL
7:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Dorinda Clark-Cole, Dewayne Woods
Web: www.trumpetlady.com
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JULY 11
Antonio Clark & New Mercy's CD Release Celebration
Liberty Temple Baptist Church
Detroit, MI
6:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Isaac Simpson & DP, Minister Tim White
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JULY 12
Old School vs. New School
New Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church
Detroit, MI
4:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Pilgrim Jubilees, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson and the Spiritual Voices, All Detroit United Quartet Ministry
Tickets: $20-$25
More Info: 313.729.6956

JULY 18
Janet Sutton & the Voices of ACME Live Recording
Apostolic Church of Morgan Park
Chicago. IL
6:00 p.m.
More Info: 708.747.3233
View Flyer

JULY 24-25
CeCe Winans' Always Sisters, Forever Brothers Conference
Curb Events Center | Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Special Guests: Tony Dungy, Jentzeen Franklin, Kimberly Daniels, Nancy Alcorn, R.A. Vernon, Bishop Horace Hockett, Mom Winans, Mary Mary, 21:03 Da' T.R.U.T.H., the Katinas, Anthony Evans, Nia Allen
Web: www.alwayssistersforeverbrothers.com
More Info: 877.840.0457

AUGUST 1
Refresh the Spirit Concert
Cathedral of the Cross
Birmingham, AL
6:00 p.m.
Special Guest: KIrk Franklin
Web: www.urbanham.com/kirkfranklin
More Info: 205.240.4390
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AUGUST 1-7
76th National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses Annual Session
Rivera Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
More Info: 702.734.5110
Web: www.ncgccinc.com

AUGUST 8
VaShawn Mitchell Triumphant CD/DVD Live Recording
Higher Living Chrisitan Church
Hampton, GA
6:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Lowell Pye, Lisa Page-Brooks, Lecresia Campbell
Web: www.vashawnmitchell.com
More Info: 678.479.4990

AUGUST 14-16
Birmingham Heritage Festival
Linn Park
Birmingham, AL
Special Guests: Chaka Khan, Ludacris, Keyisha Cole, Angie Stone, Joe, Avant, Atlantic Starr, S.O.S. Band
Tickets: $33-$55
More Info: 205.994.6980
Web: www.bhamheritagefestival.com

AUGUST 16
McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Tour 2009
Cincinnati Riverfront
Cincinnati, OH
Special Guests: CeCe Winans, J Moss
Web: www.365Black.com

SEPTEMBER 10-12
True Worship Retreat 2009
Shiloh Baptist Church
Plainfield, NJ
Special Guests: Walter Hawkins, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Hezekiah Walker, Tramaine Hawkins, Maurette Brown-Clark, Kierra Sheard, Myron Butler, 21:03, Jonathan Dunn, Bishop Liston Page, Bob Sorge, JJ Hairston
Web: www.trueworship.org

SEPTEMBER 13
McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Tour 2009
Washington Mall
Washington, D.C.
Special Guests: CeCe Winans, J Moss
Web: www.365Black.com

SEPTEMBER 17-20, 2010
Xist Urban Gospel Cruise
Special Guests: Sean Simmonds, Coko, DeWayne Woods, Lisa McClendon, 21:03, Karima Kibble, Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale
Web: www.xistgospelcruise.com

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Charisma Reports on King of Pop's Salvation Claims
After creating a sensational buzz on Facebook and MySpace, Charisma Magazine decided to bite back after talking with gospel greats Sandra & Andrae' Crouch concerning a recent meeting they had with Michael Jackson before his untimely death. The Crouchs stated that accusations concerning them leading Jackson to Christ were "incorrect and absolutely not true." The two did talk with Jackson about the opportunity to record two songs for his next project. The media frenzy started on the social network Facebook after gospel duo Mary Mary posted a statement claiming Jackson "accepted Christ into his heart" on last Friday. For more on this story, click here.

James Fortune Wins ASCAP Gospel Song of the Year Award
Gospel artist James Fortune received the ASCAP Gospel Song of the Year award for his #1 gospel radio hit "I Trust You" at the 22nd Annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards. The song remained atop the Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart for a historic 29 weeks, claiming the title of the longest running #1 gospel single after Marvin Sapp's "Never Would Have Made It." For more info on this story, click here.

PJ Morton Releases Book about Love and Mainstream Music
Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award winning writer and producer, PJ Morton, is releasing his debut book, Why Can't I Sing About Love? The Truth About the “Church” Against “Secular” Music. Growing up as the son of prominent pastor and gospel artist, Bishop Paul S. Morton, PJ - known for writing "Let Go, Let God" for DeWayne Woods and other gospel acts - has often been judged and questioned about his choice of a non-gospel music career. The book hits stores on August 11, 2009 and is available for advance copies at www.whycantisingaboutlove.com.


updated.june.07.2009

1

What Have You Done
Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens

2

Higher Ground
Robert Randolph & the Clark Sisters

3
Real
Melvin Crispell & Testimony
4
Take Time Out
Ian Von
5
You Oughta Help
Malcolm Williams & Great Faith
6 Church Tonight
Holy Boy
7

Saved By Grace
Israel Houghton

8
I Found a Friend
Ann Nesby
9
Souled Out
Hezekiah Walker & LFC
10

Just Wanna Say
Israrl Houghton

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from.issue.july.04.2009

1

The Sound
Mary Mary (My Block/Columbia)
2

WOW Gospel 2009
Various Artists (Word-Curb/EMI/Verity)
3
We All Are One (Live in Detroit)
Donnie McClurkin (Verity)
4
The Power of One
Israel Houghton (Integrity/Columbia)
5
Live
Smokie Norful (EMI Gospel)
6

The Law of Confession, Pt I
Donald Lawrence & Co. (Quiet Water/Verity)

7
Souled Out
Hezekiah Walker & LFC (Verity)
8
Rebel
Lecrae (Reach)
9
Thirsty
Marvin Sapp (Verity/Zomba)
10

Just Love
Brian Courtney Wilson (Spirit Rising)




Various Artists
Oh Happy Day: All Star Celebration
(EMI-Vector)
In Stores Now
A powerful all-star tribute to one of the greatest music genres. Featuring performances from Queen Latifah, Al Green, Jon Bon Jovi, the Clark Sisters, Heather Headley, Joss Stone, 3 Doors Down, thw West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir, Michael McDonald, Aaron Neville and many others.
July 14
Coko
The Winner in Me
(Light)
July 14
Claude Deuce
Young Elder
(Tyscot)
July 28
Phillip Carter & SOV
Songs from the Storm
(Phillip Carter)
July 28
Earnest Pugh
Live: Rain on Us
(Blacksmoke)
July 28
Malcolm Williams & Great Faith
In Your Glory
(Malcolm James Music)
July 28
Vickie Winans
How I Got Over
(Destiny Joy)
August 11
Youthful Praise featuring JJ Hairston
Resting On His Promises
(Light)
August 11
Sheri Jones-Moffett
Renewed
(EMI Gospel)
August 25
James Roberson
Everybody Dance
(JDI)
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