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CITI CARDMEMBERS CAN PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC The Barrymore Theatre (New
York City, NY) will host this series of unique concerts on
November 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 in celebration of the launch of
the band's highly anticipated new album Red
Carpet Massacre — which will hit stores November 13. DONNIE MCCLURKIN RECEIVES 2007 RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS McClurkin Named to All-Star Line-up for Upcoming Dream Concert
LOS ANGELES, CA. -Grammy award -winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin has been named a recipient of the New York Chapter's Recording Academy Honors 2007 for his significant contributions and achievements that has enriched the musical community. McClurkin will join an elite host of honorees including music veteran Bon Jovi, R&B artist Alicia Keys and the creators of "West Side Story" for a black tie gala Wednesday, Sept. 26 at New York City's Cipriani Wall Street. The event will attract recording artists, key entertainment executives and community leaders.
The Recording Academy Honors celebrates outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community.
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. (also known as The Recording Academy) was established in 1957 as an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. The body is well known for its annual Grammy Awards. The New York Chapter was founded in 1958 with the idea to maintain strong connections with its diverse music and cultural communities.
Noted as Gospel's premier male vocalist, a master songwriter and profound minister, McClurkin became a household name after the release of his self titled CD in 1996. The project featured the single "Stand", the song that became his signature and after being lauded by talk show host Oprah Winfrey was gold in two weeks.
The debut CD led to other gold albums including The McClurkin Project which reunited him with his first group of childhood singers and the double platinum-selling Live From London and More,recorded in England. McClurkin expanded beyond the gospel base with the hit single "We Fall Down," which was heard internationally on R&B, and adult contemporary radio formats as well. McClurkin reached even greater heights with his latest release, Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, a collection of church favorites coupled with renditions of Richard Smallwood's "Total Praise" and "Ooh Child" featuring Kirk Franklin. The double disk CD set has crossed both Christian and Gospel genres with McClurkin's unique and original style, taking you from church to worship. His many successes are evident by the number of awards he has received including: a 2007 Trumpet Award; two Grammy awards, a NAACP Image Award, a BET Award, a Soul Train Music Award and numerous Dove and Stellar Awards.
McClurkin's accomplishments have placed him on an international platform as a highly requested psalmist and preacher. On Sept. 18 he will share the stage with an all-star line up - Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Jessye Norman, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Carlos Santana, Garth Brooks, Queen Latifah, John Legend, Baby Face among others- for The Dream Concert to benefit the building of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. The concert, which is being held at the Radio City Music Hall, will benefit the construction of the King memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
McClurkin's evangelistic approach and passion to minister to others is evident whenever he's before an audience. As pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, New York, he is armed with a mission to reach today's generation and advance the kingdom of God. Earlier this month he hosted the NY Call, a three-day event brining together people from all over the country, from all ethnicities. The event featured Bishop T.D. Jakes, gospel artists Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin and Kelly Price.
Whether it is behind the pulpit on Sunday mornings or singing in a large arena, McClurkin's mission is to reach people by spreading the gospel.
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Marvin
Winans Alone But Not Alone
When naming the top five most
influential entities within the history of Gospel music, one doesn't have
to think hard before The Winans are mentioned. The brotherly
quartet blazed new trails within the industry with a sound and message
that was fresh, exciting, and long lasting.
Musical
authenticity and lyrical transparency are the dominant themes of this
effort. Winans bears his soul on "Just Don't Wanna Know" and
"I'm Over It Now", both of which exude extreme
plausibility birthed from personal experience. THE GIRLS ARE BACK AND THAT
MEANS TROUBLE
No need to leave home to
take a trip to the islands. Come and join the wickedly dark trio of women
who have escaped their ugly deeds in New York City and have escaped to the
lovely island of Aruba. |
SEVEN TIME GRAMMY NOMINATED SAXOPHONIST KIRK WHALUM TO RECORD THE THIRD CHAPTER TO HIS GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ!
(Los Angeles, CA) - Recording artist saxophonist Kirk Whalum will record and film the highly anticipated Chapter III of his series The Gospel According to Jazz on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 live in concert! This recording follows the blockbuster success of his Grammy nominated and Stellar Award winning The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter II, which features the international Gospel mega-hit “Falling In Love with Jesus” by Jonathan Butler. George Duke and brother Kevin Whalum are back this time and will be joined by Kirk’s very special guests Lalah Hathaway and Doc Powell, along with a stellar cast and band. Making special appearances will be John Stoddart, Kirk’s uncle, “Peanuts” Whalum, his son Kyle, nephews Kenneth III, Kortland & Kameron and cousin, “Caleb Tha Bridge.” The Concert will be recorded live and filmed by Jim Hanon, director of the widely acclaimed motion picture End of the Spear. Kirk will share production with renowned producer- arranger Jerry Peters.
This time Kirk has chosen an east coast setting at the beautiful REID TEMPLE AME CHURCH in Glenn Dale, Maryland. “The impact of the 1st two chapters completely blew our minds when passionate letters started literally pouring in from Nigeria, Australia, brazil, Italy and many other places around the globe! The Lord’s hand is on this series,” says Kirk. Gospel fans, Jazz fans or just lovers of music, are invited to participate in this historic live recording on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 7:30PM at Reid Temple AME Church, 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD.
Tickets are $35 general admission and $75 Golden Circle preferred section seating which includes a 6:00PM VIP reception. Tickets are available at Reid Temple bookstore (301) 352-0320 and at Ticketmaster.
For more information visit www.kirkwhalum.com
ISRAEL & NEW BREED NUMBER #1 SPOT ON BILLBOARD
MOBILE,
Alabama (September 14, 2007) - - A
Deeper Level, the latest from Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award
winners Israel and New Breed, claimed the No. 1 spot this week on
Billboard's Gospel chart. The album also came in at No. 3 on the Billboard
Contemporary Christian Chart, No. 48 on the Billboard Top 200 and was
iTunes' 4th most popular download. In addition, the single
"With Long Life" is currently ranked at No. 16 on the R&R
Gospel Radio Chart. |
After
a quarter century in the industry, the influence of this group prepares to
hit a new generation as the long awaited debut solo project from front man
Pastor Marvin L. Winans hits the store shelves, on the PureSprings
Gospel label. The talented vocalist, songwriter, and pastor releases a
12-track magnum opus that is poised to make a lasting impact.
Don't miss these two interview with Marvin Winans,
where he kicks back and discusses his career, his approach to the
new CD, and lots more....
