WALTER HAWKINS
Love Alive III
Light, 1985

On his third Love Alive installment, Walter Hawkins assembles more of his colorful and radiant compositions - clearly echoing the abundance of his edgy contemporary gospel style. With the funky sounds of the album's super hit "When The Battle Is Over" and the gorgeous beauty of the gospel ballad "I Love You, Lord" leading the way, Love Alive III proved to be one of Hawkins' glorified projects. Also included - and far from being mere suggestions - are the soulful, churchy sounds of "He'll Bring You Out," Daryl Coley's marvelous composition "Return, Oh Backslider," and the juicy deliveries heard on the prophetic "There's A War Going On." Lynette Hawkins-Stephens also breaks out into her traditional form of shouting batters on the latter track as the song repeats the praises of her signature classic, "My God Is Standing By." The tempo changes towards the end and the song bursts into an intense frenzy of gospel dynamics. The best-selling album shot up to number one on the gospel charts and also topped the million sales mark. "When The Battle Is Over" has been covered a number of times recently by artists including Benita Washington, the COGIC International Mass Choir and the Atlanta Centennial Mass Choir and remains an important staple in contemporary gospel music.
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CITY STAGES 2008 EDITION

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:: BLOG :: Gospel Legend Dottie Rambo Dies
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bishop albert jamison unplugged

The chairman of the largest gospel music organization in the world - the Gospel Music Workshop of America - speaks with us about his new project, fond memories of the late James Cleveland, new innovations and upcoming projects. His new album Show Yourself Mighty features the New York State Mass Choir and has been released on Light Records. Check out this PRAYZEHYMN two-part interview exclusive. You must have RealPlayer Media to listen.

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city stages overview

Downtown Birmingham was fired up with some of the best - stretching across genres of rock, gospel, R&B, country, jazz and hip-hop. Hot acts like Diana Ross, Al Green, the Roots, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, the Flaming Lips, Israel & New Breed, Anthony Hamilton, Ben Harper, the Wailers, Martha Munizzi and Leidsi dominated the Father's Day weekend festival. PRAYZEHYMNOnline.com was there and proudly gives you a close-up of this year's events.

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90s countdown

First it was the 80s, then the 70s. Now we have finally worked out an accurate summary of gospel's greatest moments of the 1990s. A joyful period of progressive music when John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, Sounds of Blackness, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammon and Dottie Peoples all invaded gospel radio. But who and what songs made the list? Rediscover the '90s with us on this moving journey of the very best gospel music during this unforgettable decade.

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JULY 4-6
Essence Music Festival
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Louisana Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Special Guests: Patti LaBelle, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Tyler Perry, Jonathan Slocumb, Jill Scott, Regina Belle, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Tye Tribbett, Smokie Norful, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Boshop T.D. Jakes, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Juanita Bynum, Bill Cosby
Tickets: $56-$110
Web: www.essence.com/essence/emf/index.html

JULY 5
JDS Step Two Album Release Rock Concert
Greater Emmanuel Instiutional Church of God In Christ
Detroit, MI
Special Guests: J Moss, Kim Burrell, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard & the B.R.L. Community Choir, Doobie Powell
Tickets: $10
More Info: 313.342.7496

JULY 7-13
The Kingdom Summit 2008
Worship Center Christian Church | BJCC
Birmingham, AL
Special Guests: Bishop Joseph Walker, Bishop Noel Jones, Dr. Rudolph McKissick, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bishop Kenneth Dupree
Web: www.theworshipcentercc.org
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JULY 10-13
One In Worship 2008
Straight Gate International Church
Detroit, MI
Special Guests: Alvin Slaughter, Marcus Cole, Antwaun Stanley, Morris Chapman, Steven Ford
Web: www.straightgate.net

JULY 11-12
Women's Conference 2008
The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square
Capitol Heights, MD
Special Guests: Pastor Sheryl Brady, Minister Peggy D. Maclin, Kelli Hayes, Lisa Turner, Pastor Miriam Wright, Dr. Elliece Smith
More Info: 301.333.9033
Web: www.atthesanctuary.org
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JULY 12
Benefit Concert & Gala
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark, NJ
Special Guests: CeCe Winans, G-Fy-G
Tickets: $35-$125
Web: www.njpac.org
More Info: 973.675.5000
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JULY 13
ROCSpace.org & Youth In Worship Presents Tye Tribbett & G.A.
Straight Gate Church
Detroit, MI
6:00 p.m.
Special Guest: Antwaun Stanley, Lauren Moss, 21:03

JULY 15-18
Shirley Caesar Outreach Ministry 2008 | 35th Annual Conference
Coliseum Annex
Winston Salem, NC
Special Guests: Pastor Paula Allen, Pastor Rance Allen, Pastor Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett
More Info: 919. 683.1161
Web: www.shirleycaesar.com

JULY 19
Melvin Crispell & Testimony Live Recording
The University City Church
Charlotte, NC
7:30 p.m.
Web: www.myspace.com/melvincrispelltestimony
More Info: 718.873.7374
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JULY 25-27
MAT Youth & Young Adult Conference 2008
Maranatha Apostolic Temple
Baltimore, MD
Special Guests: Isaiah D. Thomas & Elements of Praise, BVS Ensemble, Elder Larry Brown, Jr., Minister Arelethia Goines, Elder David T. Stokes
More Info: 410.366.8203

JULY 26
The Call 2008 - A Clarion Call To Worship
Calvary Tabernacle
Cranford, NJ
7:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Jonathan Nelson, Lance Williams & True Worship, Harold B., Anointed Remnant Delegation, J. Michael, R.O.C. Band

JULY 30-AUGUST 2
Ephesians 4 Conference
Wyndham Green Point
Houston. TX
Special Guests: Kim Burrell, Asaph Alex Ward, Fred Jerkins, Richard Smallwood, Jonathan Nelson, Byron Cage, Pastor Mark Vereen, Pastor Brian Nelson, Prophet Todd M. Hall
Web: www.ephesians4.net

AUGUST 2-8
National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses 75th Session
Hilton Chicago
Chicago, IL
More Info: 312.922.4400
Web: www.ncgccinc.com

AUGUST 11-15
SDM's Jam Session Music Camp (for Teens)
930 E. 50th Street
Chicago, IL
Special Guests: Darius Brooks and others
Registration: $150
More Info: 708.488.8500
Web: www.myspace.com/sdmjamsession
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AUGUST 9-15
Gospel Music Workshop of America 41st National Convention
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Nashville, TN
Web: www.gmwanational.org

SEPTEMBER 19
Gospel Extravaganza 2008
WaMu Theater | Madison Square Garden
New York City, NY
Special Guests: Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Juanita Bynum, Papa San, Lieutenant Stitchie
Tickets: $30
More Info: 800.490.1541
Web: www.wamuatmsg.com
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SEPTEMBER 24-27
10th Annual Singers & Musicians Conference
Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God In Christ
Detroit, MI
Special Guests: Dorinda Clark-Cole, Pastor John P. Kee, Mary Mary, Pastor Marvin L. Winans, V. Michael McKay, Karen Clark-Sheard
More Info: 866.744.SONG
Web: www.singersandmusicians.com/index.html

SEPTEMBER 26
12th Annual Church and Pastoral Anniversary
Maranatha Apostolic Church
Baltimore, MD
Special Guest: Maurette Brown-Clark
Tickets: $20
More Info: 410.366.8203

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Timothy Wright Involved In Tragic Car Accident
Immediately following the AIM Convention in Detroit this Fourth of July weekend, Reverend Timothy Wright was involved in a horrible car accident. According to radio announcments, First Lady Betty Wright, co-writer of the 2006 hit "Jesus Jesus Jesus," was instantly killed and their grandson was also injured. Rev. Wright's condition appears to be in critical but stable condition. Please keep the Wright family in your prayers.

Ira Tucker of the Dixie Hummingbirds Passes
Ira Tucker, 83, passed away on June 24 due to complications from heart disease. He was one of the last of great Golden Era quartet legends and carried the Dixie Hummngibrds to prominence during the 1940s and 50s. He was also successful in recording with Paul Simon on the pop hit "Loves Me Like A Rock" in 1973. More on Tucker, his legend and funeral arrangements can be viewed here.

Gospel Music Honored at the White House
During Black Music Month, President Bush honored the legacy of gospel music in the East Room at the White House. The event featured performances from the young upcoming sounds of Spenser Baker, Edwin & Walter Hawkins, Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers and Narcissus Brown. The event was hosted by Gospel Today's chairman Teresa Hairston. To view the 60-minute event, click here.


updated.june.25.2008

1

Favor Of God
Martha Munizzi

2

Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A.

3
Return
Dorinda Clark-Cole
4
Victory
Regina Belle
5
Words of Life
J.R.
6
I Receive Your Love
Martha Munizzi
7

Can't Nobody
Regina Belle

8
With All My Heart
Dionne Warwick
9
Bless His Holy Name
Ricky Dillard & New G
10

Great Grace
Alvin Slaughter

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updated.june.25.2008

1

Addictive Love
BeBe & CeCe Winans

2

Testify
Tri-City Singers

3

Happy In Jesus
Dottie Peoples & the Peoples Choice Chorale

4

He'll Bring You Out
Walter Hawkins

5 I Want To See You
Judith Christie-McAllister
6 I Made It (ft./ Albertina Walker)
The Canton Spirituals
7

Awesome God
Youthful Praise

8 It's All About The Love
Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise
9 Don't Give Up
Island Inspirational All-Stars
10

Can You Reach My Friend?
Helen Baylor


from.issue.july.05.2008

1

Thirsty
Marvin Sapp (Verity)
2

Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A. (Integrity/Columbia)

3

WOW Gospel 2008
Various Artists (Verity/EMI/Word-Curb)
4

The Fight Of My Life
Kirk Franklin (GospoCentric/Zomba)
5
Love Forever Shines
Regina Belle (Pendulum)
6

Jesus
Shekinah Glory Ministry (Kingdom)
7
Voices: The Ultimate Gospel Collection
Various Artists (BET/Sony BMG)
8

Thy Kingdom Come
CeCe Winans (PureSprings Gospel)
9
CrossOver
Pastor Gregg Patrick & the Bridge Project (CrossOver/Tyscot)
10

Change The World
Martha Munizzi (Martha Munizzi Music)




Regina Belle
Love Forever Shines
(Pendulum)
In Stores Now
Renowned R&B songstress Regina Belle has just released her debut gospel project...and the album is full of amazing performances and ministry. Feature the hit single "God Is Good," "Victory," "Can't Nobody" and "I Call On Jesus." Also featuring duets with Shirley Murdock and Melvin Williams.

June 3
The Murrills
Family Prayer
(Verity)
June 17
Pastor Greg Patrick & the Bridge Project
CrossOver
(Tyscot)
July 8
Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC
Great & Mighty
(LADWEC Music)
August 12
Darwin Hobbs
Free
(Tyscot)
August 19
The Katinas
Still
(Destiny Productions/Universal Music)
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