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	My Tribute [2008] With 2008's Black History Month now behind us, we continue onward with our reflections on the great legacies of our musical heritage. Recently, PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com reached out to a number of today's gospel artists - including JJ Hairston, VaShawn Mitchell, Ken Reynolds, William Demps and Charles Butler. We asked them who were their musical influences and wanted to know why. Read what they had to say.
	Integrity Gospel's Finst Praise and Worship Albums One of the major key players in the mainstreaming of worship music, Integrity Music has earned a valuable reputation for producing solid projects that have taken its listeners into the manifested presence of God. But gospel music has also played a signficant role in the the popular label's success and we celebrate those projects. Twelve to be exact. PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com highlights the top twelve albums released by Integrity Music.
	Readers Choice 2007 You voted, we listened. Now we have the results of the first annual READERS CHOICE poll. Various categories such as Best New Artist, Best Album, Best Song and Best Male & Female Vocalist were included...and now we are proud to annouce the winners. Just in time for Super Tuesday!
	The Spirit of Rebellion As millions across the country celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., J Matt opens up some powerful commentary on his biggest frustration with today's gospel music industry. And it's coming from the newcomers - beware of the spirit of rebellion. It's alive and a big part of our industry. The wiles of this chaotic spirit is exposed in this powerful letter to the gospel music market.
	The Top 50 Gospel Songs of 2007 Lots of material hit the radio and the shelves in the '07, but only fifty made the grade for the top fifty gospel songs. Check out who made the grade. And to give you just a couple of hints: a retired choir, them Clarks, the original Soul Sister and even an American Idol. Should be interesting.
	Year In Review 2007 There was just a little too much to remember about 2007 - drama, scandal, big album releases and the deaths of gospel greats. It just seemed like gospel music experienced a very big year of events worth remembering. As we journey into the new year, we pause to reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly of 2007.
	Essentially 2007 Looking for the best gospel releases of 2007? Need to look no further. Our annual ESSENTIALLY list uses no favoritism or loads of propoganda and features a list of finalists that easily stand out from the rest of the year with their near-flawless presentations. Of course, this year may just be the most versatile and eclectic lists yet. So go ahead and take the trip through our top twelve gospel albums of the year.
	70's Countdown First it was the 80's Countdown. Now we are taking a trip back in time once again to find the top fifty gospel songs of the 1970's. The task was far from easy, but with a little time and careful research, some extra help from a number of Billboard music charts and a few listens to the ol' vinyl collection, the assignment is completed. Check out the songs that made the list in this second installment in the popular Countdown series - exclusively at PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com.
	Gospelology 101 The perfect crash course on the history and evolution of gospel music - PRAYZEHYMN-approved. Learn about the pioneers, the influences and the different eras that mark gospel's transformations. Plus - in case you didn't know what the definition of gospel music was - we help define it for you. And everyone gets an A for attending these powerful classes this semester. Class is in session.
	PRAYZEHYMN'S Mastercards: Graduation Anniversary Week is finally here - at last. And to celebrate festivities in the '07, PRAYZEHYMN is ready to announce the latest list of graduates in the prestigious PRAYZEHYMN Mastercards' series. Fifteen great albums made the grade and are considered to be the best gospel albums of all time. Check out what albums graduated this time around.
	When Sunday Comes "Can gospel have a legitmate American Idol-styled competition?" BET has the answer to that age-old question and responds with Sunday Best - the new reality-TV show hoping to find the next best gospel singer. Learn more about the new BET series, its drawbacks and what people are saying about the nature of the show.
	.Race To The Finish The Christian music industry has faced its line of fire before, but now the recent discovery of racism and segregation from gospel music arises to the forefront. PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com also exposes the number of myths about gospel music circulating the entries of Wikipedia.com and the many shortcomings of the Gospel Music Association - also home to the Dove Awards. Read up on this story and learn how to make a difference today.
	Within Earshot of Marion Williams What was it really like to have the last conversation with gospel great Marion Williams? Contributing writer Wayne Trujillo takes us on a journey into his journal with the beloved singer in this profound PRAYZEHYMN exclusive. There's even a few quick glimpses of the legend at work - doing what she did best. Get in on the history.
	The Weight Is Over Gastric bypass surgery has been a cure for some against an overweight lifestyle, but some have had to bare a burden of shame because of it. Now the secret is out on the sudden weight loss of today's popular celebrities and even on a successful gospel artist. Take a look into the new world of 2007's Celebrity Fit Club.
	Summer Sizzlers 2007 Capture the fun, the excitement, the thrill of Summer 2007 with the hottest gospel tunes of the year - strategically designed for your ultra-cool stereo system (or iPod). Last year's choices included Tye Tribbett, Mary Mary and even Kierra "KiKi" Sheard. Check out who made our Top Ten list this year.
	Detroit '07 PRAYZEHYMN took a trip to the land of Motown to experience the wealth and richies of the city's musical melting pot. Word cannot express the magnitude of the events we discovered. Photos, along with detailed commentary, from Aretha's Revival and the Richard Smallwood concert at Greater Grace are here...for you viewing pleasure.
	Ain't That Peculiar, People! After we announced on the PRAYZE Report last year that we wouldn't report or do another article on the controversy surrounding Tonex', this time we couldn't help ourselves. This time, Zomba has announced their latest piece of mouth-dropping news and we finally roll out the facts, the hidden coverage and drama surrounding Tonex's World. Happy reading.
	.The Blind Faith of Clarence Fountain It has been over forty years in the business and Clarence Fountain, one of the founding members of the Grammy-winning Blind Boys of Alabama, is still going on and still going strong. Contributing writer Wayne Trujillio sits down with the legendary singer and discusses their brush with stardom, connections with Ray Charles and also touches on the old-time mythical rivalry with the late Archie Brownlee of the Blind Boys of Mississippi. Open your eyes to this amazing article.
	40 Years Of Respect It has been forty years to this date when the Billboard charts blew up with the soaring rendition of Otis Redding's "Respect" from a Detroit singer named Aretha Franklin. Today we pay respect to the genius and creative glory found on this Atlantic single from 1967 and reexamine the history of this great American classic
	Urban Culture Shock: The War On Hip-Hop Since the Don Imus controversy, the media's focus of attention has since shifted towards the hip-hop community. It makes sense because trouble is in its forecast for the future. Even record sales for the genre has made a historic drop in recent years. Now the war on the genre, regarding its future and moral obligations to culture, has made news. Read up on this stunning occurence and read how Holy hip-hop artists are attempting to save the genre from its demise.
	E. Bernard Jordan Unplugged We speak with the highly controversial teleevangelist and author about his latest book, "The Laws Of Thinking", and confront him on many questions concerning the popularity of the Prosperity Movement and his gift of prophecy. The topics are weighty, the questions raised are profound and the conversation is truly something else. Prepare to experience another great Unplugged experience.
	Elementary Education In order to fully understand the biological shifts and transitions of contemporary gospel music, you have to get down to the root and analyze its elements. Earth Wind & Fire, one of the greatest soul/funk/pop artists of all time, helped to birth that sound. Today, their legacy is as strong as ever and proves their valuable worth in music history. Take a course through our PRAYZEHYMN guide on this profound music group.
	Show Cancelled? Ever purchased your ticket to a gospel concert and arrived the day off to find out that the show was pulled? Hard and devastating experience. Lately this has been the normal response from recent goospel tours, productions and concerts across America. Andrea R. Williams of the Tehillah Report investigates this growing crisis in this informative news report.