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Marcus Jordan’s “Call On The Name” Reaches #1 On Billboard Gospel Airplay and Mediabase Gospel Chart

 Gospel recording artist, musician, producer, and songwriter Marcus Jordan earns his first #1 song on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart and Mediabase Gospel chart with “Call On The Name.”

The second single from his sophomore album Call On The Name (2021), the song spends 41 weeks (Gospel Airplay) and 44 weeks (Mediabase Gospel) on the chart. Meanwhile, “Call On The Name” is #17 on Hot Gospel Songs, which is powered by streaming, airplay, and sales.

The song is available wherever music is sold digitally.

Watch “Call On The Name – Marcus Jordan” official music video

Download or Stream “Call On The Name” Now! http://hyperurl.co/callonthename

On the heels of releasing his chart-debuting third project an EP titled My Life on Friday, February 3rd, Marcus Jordan exclusively premiered the official music video for “Finally (The Wedding Song)” earlier this week on his YouTube channel. The music video was filmed in HD on location at CityCentre in Houston, TX, and directed by Josh AllenMarcus Jordan, and Michelle Jordan.

Lauded by social media influencer Karlton Humes, who’s known as NotKarltonBanks he presented a church-themed comedy parody of the song “Finally (The Wedding Song)” to his over 1 million of his social media followers on February 8th. Within 24 hours the video has received over 173K views and 31K likes. Watch it here: Facebook | Instagram

Watch “Finally (The Wedding Song)” music video:

Download or Stream My Life: https://li.sten.to/Marcusjordanmylifeep

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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Celebrate Togetherness on New Full-Length Studio Album Strangers No More – out June 7th via Magnolia Music

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors celebrate togetherness on their new full-length studio album Strangers No More – due out June 7th via Magnolia Records.

The new album was recorded in Asheville, NC at Echo Mountain Studios with producer Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors) and Holcomb’s longtime bandmates Nathan Dugger (guitar), Rich Brinsfield (bass), Will Sayles (drums), and Ian Miller (keys).

Today’s news comes with the release of the album’s opening track “Fly” – a finger-picked folk song about the passage of time. It’s a gorgeous moment of reflection from a musician who’s learning to age gracefully, balancing the refined edge of his songwriting with a willingness to try new things.

Listen to the single HERE via your preferred DSP and watch the official music video HERE.

Strangers No More builds upon Holcomb’s spirit of collaboration that was sparked by 2019’s Dragons LP which featured co-writes with Lori McKennaThe Lone Bellow, and Natalie Hemby. For the new album Holcomb turned to several trusted and talented friends to write with including Hemby, Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show), K.S. Rhoads and Cooley.

Written on both sides of a global pandemic, it’s a record about the perspective of time, the rollercoaster of triumph and tragedy, and jubilation in the face of chaos. Holcomb and his longtime bandmates aren’t just reveling in one another’s presence after a long hiatus; they’re expanding their sound, too, finding room for timeless songwriting, modern-day Laurel Canyon folk, amplified Americana, and heartland rock & roll.

If Dragons was a rhapsody of life and family, then Strangers No More embraces a wider range of topics and textures. The songwriting is more introspective and universal this time around — “the kind of specific that applies to everyone,” Holcomb says — and the love songs that filled previous albums have been replaced by tunes that cover friendship, death, introspection, and Holcomb’s connection to his audience. “There’s a longer list of characters this time,” he adds.

Strangers No More offers an all-encompassing view not only of the places Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have been, but where they’re headed next, too. From ageless folk music to atmospheric Americana to soulful rock & roll, the album marks an ambitious new chapter in the band’s story and is due out June 7th via Magnolia Music.

You can catch Holcomb on the road this month with his wife Ellie, dates and tickets HERE, and you can listen to “Fly” today via all DSPs HERE and watch the official music video HERE. Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will be returning to Bonnaroo this year for a performance after the album drops and Holcomb cannot wait to share these songs live, so look for more tour dates this summer!

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Gaither Music Group, Arista/Legacy Recordings & The Estate Of Whitney E. Houston To Release Long Awaited Gospel Project

The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. She is one of the best-selling artists of all time with sales of over 200 million records worldwide and is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

Whitney reached the pinnacle of pop success, becoming one of the most accomplished recording artists of all time. But her heart was always in gospel music, and it profoundly influenced her life and career. On March 24, 2023, we will get to know a side of Whitney intrinsic to her very soul with the release of I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston will be available on CD through Gaither Music Group and on all digital streaming platforms via Arista/Legacy Recordings (in cooperation with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston) 

The documentary TV special and corresponding album and DVD document Whitney’s gospel journey and feature six never-before-released songs, several from as early as 1981. The 15-track album includes exhilarating versions of cherished gospel evergreens including “Jesus Loves Me” and “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.

The album will also unveil stunning unreleased tracks such as“He Can Use Me,” an awe-inspiring live version of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “I Found a Wonderful Way,” and “Testimony” which will be the first single from the project out on February 9, 2023. These recordings invite us into the deep faith behind the voice that continues to uplift and impact countless lives around the world.

The documentary TV special, I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston will air on multiple TV networks, premiering Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. ET on both UPtv and AspireTV.

Whitney E. Houston To Release Long Awaited Gospel Project
HoustonWhitney IGoToTheRock album

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston is a testament to Whitney’s heart,” stated Pat Houston, Executor of the Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “Her love for gospel music permeates through every song with love, compassion, and conviction.

To love Whitney is to love what she represents to all that love the gospel. I salute this project knowing that Whitney always stood on solid rock for her love of gospel music. I hope you enjoy this amazing project that was simply a labor of love for all involved.”

The documentary and corresponding DVD, I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston is a fascinating visual journey into Whitney’s faith and love of gospel music. Hosted by acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans and produced by Barry Jennings, the documentary intimately and comprehensively explores the steadfast faith that accompanied Whitney to stardom.

The documentary will take viewers on a journey from her first-ever performance in front of an audience to her many breathtaking appearances performing gospel songs through 1996’s The Preacher’s Wife soundtrack, the best-selling gospel album of all time.

Select standouts on this visual treasure include unforgettable performances at the NAACP Image Awards, the American Music Awards, and at Ebony’s 50th Anniversary TV special.

“It has been an honor to work with the Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music to create this special recording and documentary,” stated the President of Gaither Music Group Paul Sizelove. “The voice and impact of Whitney Houston are incalculable.

These collections capture the origin of her singing, celebrate some of her triumphant performances, and detail the foundation of gospel music which was a passion and a source of strength for her. We are thrilled to be a part of sharing her inspiring story and gospel music legacy with the world.”

Album Listing:

  1. I Go to the Rock (The Preacher’s Wife Soundtrack)
  2. Jesus Loves Me (The Bodyguard Soundtrack)
  3. He Can Use Me – UNRELEASED TRACK
  4. Joy to the World (The Preacher’s Wife Soundtrack)
  5. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Whitney and CeCe Winans; VH1 Honors) – UNRELEASED TRACK
  6. Testimony – UNRELEASED TRACK
  7. I Look to You
  8. His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Sparkle soundtrack)
  9. Hold On, Help Is on the Way (The Preacher’s Wife Soundtrack)
  10. This Day (VH1 Honors) – UNRELEASED TRACK
  11. I Found a Wonderful Way – UNRELEASED TRACK
  12. Joy (The Preacher’s Wife Soundtrack)
  13. I Love the Lord (The Preacher’s Wife Soundtrack)
  14. He/I Believe– UNRELEASED TRACK

Documentary Track Listing:

  1. I Go to the Rock – Whitney Houston featuring The Georgia Mass Choir, Saturday Night Live, 1996
  2. Guide Me O Thou, Great Jehovah – Whitney Houston, The Arsenio Hall Show, 1990
  3. This Day – Whitney Houston, VH1 Honors, 1995
  4. Jesus Loves Me – Whitney Houston, Live in Santiago, Chile, 1994
  5. Wonderful Counselor – Whitney, Cissy, & Gary Houston, American Music Awards, 1988
  6. Hold Up the Light – Whitney Houston and Bebe & Cece Winans, 21st NAACP Image Awards, 1989
  7. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Whitney Houston and Cece Winans, VH1 Honors, 1995
  8. I Look to You – Whitney Houston, 2009
  9. I Love the Lord – Whitney Houston featuring the Georgia Mass Choir, 50th Anniversary of Ebony Magazine TV Special, 1996
  10. Joy to the World – Whitney Houston featuring the Georgia Mass Choir, 50th Anniversary of Ebony Magazine TV Special, 1996

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‘My Story Your Glory With Matthew West At The Ryman’ To Air On TBN Network February 10

Matthew West brings his upcoming album and chart-topping fan favorites to life with My Story Your Glory With Matthew West at the Ryman airing on the TBN network Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm, 9:30pm, 11:00pm ET.

The historic night also includes one of a kind performances with special guests Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Lathan Warlick, Tasha Layton, Jordan St. Cyr and more. For more information on how to watch, check your local listings here.

“Playing a show at the Ryman was a dream come true,” shares West. “People traveled from all over the country to attend the concert at this historic venue and thanks to my friends at TBN, I’m now able to share that special experience with the whole world.”

West is gearing up for the release of his double album, MY STORY YOUR GLORY out on February 17 and available for pre-order now HERE.

Composed of 22 tracks, the first part of the album, MY STORY, embodies the countless stories fans have shared with the songwriter over the years as well as personal experiences and the second part, YOUR GLORY, marks the first official Gospel worship album from the “Christian music star” (FoxNews). He is currently captivating fans across the nation with the MY STORY YOUR GLORY tour. For dates and ticket information visit matthewwest.com/tour.

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Jekalyn Carr, Maverick City’s Chandler Moore & More To Lead Inaugural West Palm Beach Legacy Concert

All roads lead to the Sunset Cove Amphitheater for the West Palm Beach Legacy Concert March 25th, 2023 at 5pm. Victory Faith Chapel International under the leadership of Apostle Seth Amoah Boateng will host the inaugural concert celebrating their 10 year anniversary.

This year, artists such as Grammy Nominee Chandler Moore of Maverick CityDove Award Winner Jekayln Carr, International Award-Winning Artist Joe Mettle, UK Voice Semifinalist Emmanuel Smith, Christian Comedian NotKarltonBanks and so much more will make appearances. The revenue from this concert and moving forward will go towards funding the Legacy Project.

Dr. Seth Amoah Boateng is the founder and leader of Victory Faith Chapel International. It is a nondenominational organization located in West Palm Beach, FL. He and the ministry have been serving the community since 2013.

“With responding to the highest calling to serving my community, I know that ministry is more than the services we hold within the four walls of a church. It is my heart’s desire to help with the increasing crisis of lack of self-worth within the community, says Boateng.”

“We are currently gearing up for our ten-year anniversary and in doing so we have embarked on a revolutionary community reformation project which we have titled: The Legacy Project. With the Legacy Project we are positioning ourselves to create our first Historic Legacy Community Center that would be dedicated to help shape the minds of those within the community that have been deemed hopeless and unworthy, said Boateng.”

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The Awakening Foundation Announces Third Annual K-LOVE Presents Live At Red Rocks

The Awakening Foundation, powered by Awakening Events, announces the 3rd Annual K-LOVE Presents Live at Red RocksThe two-night event will be held August 1 and 2 at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre located in Morrison, Colorado, and feature a stellar lineup of artists that includes Zach Williams, MercyMe, We The Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, CAIN, Unspoken, Anne Wilson, Ryan Stevenson, Blessing Offor, Jon Reddick, and Hope Darst.

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed two-night event go on sale Feb. 15 at 10am MT/11am CT. The event is supported by Altrua HealthShare and World Vision. Visit HERE for ticket information.

“It’s an honor to be back at Red Rocks with such an outstanding lineup,” shares David Pierce, Chief Partnership Officer for K-LOVE. “We are excited to welcome people from all over the country to worship and celebrate God’s goodness!

In addition, our involvement with Awakening Foundation, Altrua, and the Salvation Army during these two nights is a privilege that allows us to help people in need throughout Colorado.”

Last year’s Live at Red Rocks was its most successful to date. With sold-out audiences both nights, Awakening Foundation, along with its partners K-LOVE Radio and Altrua HealthShare, continued to build on its history of giving back by locally donating $20,000 through the Salvation Army to address food insecurity in the state.

In 2023, The Awakening Foundation is committed to investing more than $200,000 to meet needs in local communities across the country at their concerts and events.

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Daywind Music Group Artists & Songwriters Receive Multiple Nominations For The 22nd Annual Absolutely Gospel Music Awards

Absolutely Gospel announced the nominees for the 2023 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards, which will take place on April 18, 2023.

Artists and songwriters who call Daywind Music Group home dominated many top categories, including Song of the Year (8), Album of the Year (5), Progressive Single (7), Bluegrass Artist (6), Musician (6), Artist Songwriter (5), Professional Songwriter (4), Fan Favorite Artist of the Year (4), and more. 

Karen Peck & New River and Joseph Habedank led all artists with a phenomenal 10 nominations each this year, including Song of the Year and Fan Favorite Artist of the Year nominations or both. 

The Sound came in right behind them, earning 8 nominations, in categories including Song of the Year and Album of the Year. Other artists receiving multiple nominations include The Guardians Quartet (6), Brian Free & Assurance (7), Jim & Melissa Brady (6), The Nelons (6), Greater Vision (4), High Road (3), Southbound (2), Chosen Road (2).

Ed Leonard, president of Daywind Music Group, states, “We are so honored by the nominations our artists and songwriters received for the 2023 AGM Awards. Our creators are family, and to see them recognized in this way for their wonderful God-honoring works is both humbling and thrilling at the same time.”

The 2023 Absolutely Gospel Awards celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Capitol Theater in Lebanon, Tennessee at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be available to purchase soon.

Daywind Nominees:

  • Song of the Year
    • “All the Praise” – LeFevre Quartet (T.R. Collins, M.Neale)
    • “Answer Is Jesus” – Karen Peck & New River (K.P.Gooch, L.Black, K.T.West)
    • “Child of the King” – Joseph Habedank (J.Habedank, D.Clark, D.Koch)
    • “God Is Real” – The Sound (J.Mills, L.Mills, R.Mills, S.C.Smith, B.Weeks)
    • “Not For Long” – Guardians Quartet (K.P.Gooch, J.D.Rowsey, S.C.Smith)
    • “He’s Got a Way” – Southbound (C.Brown, J.Braselton, S.J.Elbe)
    • “Looks Like Jesus” – Brian Free & Assurance (with Jimmy Fortune) (S.C.Smith, K.T.West, B.White)
    • “That Heavenly Home” – Tribute Quartet (J.W. Acuff)
  • Album of the Year
    • 2:22 – Karen Peck & New River (W.Haun)
    • Come On In – Guardians Quartet (J.D.Rowsey, W.Haun)
    • God Is Real – The Sound (B.Weeks)
    • Meet Me At the Cross – Brian Free & Assurance (R.Free)
    • Think About There – Greater Vision (G.Wolfe, T.Ivey) 
  • Breakthrough Artist:
    • Chosen Road
  • Male Vocalist
    • Jim Brady (of Booth Brothers/Jim & Melissa Brady)
    • Joseph Habedank
    • Levi Mills (of The Sound)
    • Bill Shivers (of Brian Free & Assurance) 
  • Female Vocalist
    • Becky Isaacs Bowman (of The Isaacs)
    • Melissa Brady (of Jim & Melissa Brady)
    • Karen Peck Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River)
  • Male Group
    • Brian Free & Assurance
    • Guardians Quartet
    • The Sound
    • Tribute Quartet
  • Female Group
    • High Road
  • Mixed Group
    • Jim & Melissa Brady
    • Karen Peck & New River
    • The Nelons
  • Songwriter (Artist)
    • Lee Black (of Legacy Five)
    • Jim Brady (of Booth Brothers/Jim & Melissa Brady)
    • Karen Peck Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River)
    • Joseph Habedank
    • John Darin Rowsey (of Guardians Quartet)
  • Songwriter (Professional)
    • Jason Cox
    • Wayne Haun
    • Sue C. Smith
    • Nathan Woodard
  • Producer
    • Ricky Free
    • Wayne Haun
    • Ben Isaacs (of The Isaacs)
    • Trey Ivey
  • Musician
    • Autumn Nelon Clark (of The Nelons)
    • Sarah Davison (of High Road)
    • Matthew Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River)
    • Jacob Mills (of The Sound)
    • Josh Singletary (of Tribute Quartet)
    • Gerald Wolfe (of Greater Vision)
  • Traditional Single
    • “Not For Long” – Guardians Quartet (K.P.Gooch, J.D.Rowsey, S.C.Smith)
    • “Not My Will” – Tribute Quartet (A.Walker)
  • Traditional Recording
    • Come On In – Guardians Quartet (J.D.Rowsey, W.Haun)
    • Think About There – Greater Vision (G.Wolfe, T.Ivey)
  • Progressive Single
    • “Answer Is Jesus” – Karen Peck & New River (K.P.Gooch, L.Black, K.T.West)
    • “Child of the King” – Joseph Habedank (J.Habedank, D.Clark, D.Koch)
    • “God Is Real” – The Sound (J.Mills, L.Mills, R.Mills, S.C.Smith, B.Weeks)
    • “He’s Got a Way” – Southbound (C.Brown, J.Braselton, S.J.Elbe)
    • “Liar, Liar” – Brian Free & Assurance (J.Cox, J.Habedank, J.Tomlin)
    • “Scars In Heaven” – The Nelons (J.M.Hall, M.West)
    • “Welcome” – Jim & Melissa Brady (J.Brady, M.Farren, T.Wood)
  • Progressive Recording
    • 2:22 – Karen Peck & New River (W.Haun)
    • I Feel Like Singing: Live at Daywind Studios – Angie Primm & Friends
    • Meet Me At the Cross – Brian Free & Assurance (R.Free)
  • Southern Roots Single
    • “Children Sing” – The Nelons (J.Clark,  T.Wood)
    • “Faith, Hope, & Love” – High Road (K.Bearfield, S.Davison, K.T.West)
    • “Give Him What You Got” – The Isaacs (S.I.Yeary, R.I.Bowman)
    • “Make It Count” – The Sound (K.T.West, J.Cox, R.Mills)
  • Southern Roots Recording
    • God Is Real – The Sound (B.Weeks)
    • Songs That Pulled Me Through the Tough Times – Becky Isaacs Bowman (B.I.Bowman, B.Isaacs)
  • Special Event Project
    • 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Live Experience – Greater Vision
    • I Feel Like Singing: Live at Daywind Studios – Angie Primm & Friends
    • Songs That Pulled Me Through the Tough Times – Becky Isaacs Bowman (B.I.Bowman, B.Isaacs)
    • We Need a Little Christmas – The Nelons (J.Clark)
  • Southern Music Video
    • “Looks Like Jesus” – Brian Free & Assurance (with Jimmy Fortune) (B.Free)
    • “The Keepers” – Karen Peck & New River (C.Baucom)
    • “Scars In Heaven” – The Nelons (C.Baucom)
  • Fan Favorite Artist of the Year
    • Jim & Melissa Brady
    • Joseph Habedank
    • Karen Peck & New River
    • Tribute Quartet
  • Bluegrass Artist
    • Appalachian Road Show
    • Chosen Road
    • Darin & Brooke Aldridge
    • Donna Ulisse
    • Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers
    • Marty Raybon & Full Circle

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Maverick City Music Recieves Four GRAMMY Awards

Congratulations to TRIBL recording artist Maverick City Music who won FOUR awards at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Maverick City Music completely swept all Gospel and Contemporary Christian music categories, winning every category in which they were nominated — Best Gospel Performance/Song, Best Gospel Album, Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.

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Maverick City Music Recieves Four GRAMMY Awards

“This collaboration — not just with Kirk Franklin, but also with the 1,500 residents at Everglades Correctional Institution — is the heart of the Kingdom,” says Maverick City Music. “For the first time ever, a singular artist won every Christian and Gospel category. This truly is a testament to what following God’s vision can do.”

In addition to the group’s historic GRAMMY wins, Maverick City Music also performed “Without You” alongside Quavo in a moving tribute to Migos’ fallen member Takeoff during the program’s “In Memoriam.” With this performance, the record-breaking music collective aims to raise awareness around gun violence and keeping the faith during troubled times.

The GRAMMY-winning album ‘Kingdom Book One’ is a collaboration with Kirk Franklin and aims to raise awareness toward the plight of mass incarceration. At the end of 2022, Maverick City Music wrapped their box-office, record-shattering arena tour with sold-out shows across the country, including Barclays Center in New York City.

  • Best Gospel Performance/Song
    • “Kingdom,” Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Jonathan Jay, Chandler Moore & Jacob Poole, songwriters
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
    • “Fear Is Not My Future,” Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Nicole Hannel, Jonathan Jay, Brandon Lake and Hannah Shackelford, songwriters
  • Best Gospel Album
    • ‘Kingdom Book One Deluxe,’ Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
    • ‘Breathe,’ Maverick City Music

Maverick City Music is managed by Undivided Entertainment, and their label home is Tribl Records. Shore Fire Media handles PR representation.

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‘BLACK HISTORY HONORS’ Set To Air This Month

Chicago-based multimedia mega-company, Central City Productions, premiered its inaugural installment of the brand-new television series, Black History Honors. Presented by The Procter & Gamble Company, the Black History Honors is a four-part docuseries, honoring heroes of the Underground Railroad – Harriet Tubman, Henry “Box” Brown, Sojourner Truth, Jermain Wesley Loguen, John Parker, Margaret Garner, Robert Smalls, William Still, John and Jean Rankin – featuring musical tributes by award-winning gospel music artists – Donnie McClurkin, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, JJ Hairston, Kelontae Gavin, Doe, Mali Music, Tasha Page Lockhart, Brian Courtney Wilson, Zacardi Cortez, Brandon Camphor and One Way.

The Black History Honors will air in broadcast syndication February 4th through March 5th, 2023. For a complete listing of air dates and showtimes, click here.

The premiere event was hosted by the President of the National Urban League, Marc Morial, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio – the regal evening of celebration was attended by local and industry VIPs, including Procter and Gamble Chief Brand Officer, Marc Pritchard, with a musical selection by the University of Cincinnati’s African American Cultural & Resource Center choir.

Don Jackson, founder of Central City Productions, previously shared: “The unique perspective of our Black History Honors series celebrates the lives and legacies of the Underground Railroad freedom activists. 

As well, in this post-Covid season, where African American Museums are struggling to maintain and increase attendance, our series underscores the fact that Black History and Black Museums Matter”.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is the preeminent cultural learning center for inclusive freedom — locally, nationally, and globally. The museum’s mission is to pursue inclusive freedom by promoting social justice for all, building on the principles of the Underground Railroad. Visit freedomcenter.org for more information.

The Black History Honors was presented by Procter and Gamble with additional sponsorship from Walmart, Verizon and Chevrolet.

The series will air in broadcast syndication February 4th through March 5th, 2023. For a complete listing of air dates and showtimes, click here; and on Bounce TV on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:30PM ET. For more information on Black History Honors visit StellarTV.com.

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The Kingdom Choir Return With New Single & US Tour Dates

Offering love, hope and inspiration, The Kingdom Choir today make a timely return with their brand-new single “Not Giving Up”. Founded in 1994 by Karen Gibson MBE (the Godmother of Gospel), The Kingdom Choir have continued to win hearts since their unforgettable performance at the 2018 Royal Wedding in front of a global televised audience of 2 billion people. Listen to “Not Giving Up” HERE.

Offering a ray of hope amongst the darkness, “Not Giving Up” is instantly affecting as Wayne Ellington’s rich, baritone exalts the power that comes with believing that better times are waiting ahead of us. While his voice alone would make for a captivating, emotional experience, the harmonies from the rest of The Kingdom Choir take it to a whole new level with their grace, majesty and sheer expressiveness able to move anyone. 

“Not Giving Up” was written by Alex Hart, Greg Dwight, Karen Gibson, Wilson Atie, Jonathan Owusu-Yianomah and produced by Alex Hart and Jonathan Owusu-Yianomah.

The Kingdom Choir commented, “In our changing world, this is the song that rises from our hearts. It speaks of freedom and a determination to press on, a reminder that hope takes us through the broken moments of life onto a brighter day.”

“Not Giving Up” is also a reflection of The Kingdom Choir’s own journey. Karen Gibson had led the choir for over two decades before their breakthrough moment in the spotlight, during which time the group – spread across London and from various Christian traditions – became renowned for their shared talents, collective spirit, and instantly uplifting performances.

The Kingdom Choir’s performances have remained in global demand ever since their performance at the Royal Wedding, with highlights including the Invictus GamesITV’s Concert for UkrainePrince Albert II of Monaco’s 2021 gala, Expo 2020 and a headline show at the Hollywood Bowl. They have been sought out as collaborators by artists such as Gladys KnightGregory PorterEmelie Sandé, and Madness, as well as for brand collaborations which have included CartierRalph LaurenCoca-ColaBurberry, British Airways, and Marks & SpencerThe Kingdom Choir ended 2022 by performing as special guests at Trevor Nelson’s Soul Christmas extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall alongside the likes of Corinne Bailey-Rae and Andrew Roachford.

THE KINGDOM CHOIR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:

  • February 19 Montreal, Canada. Place des Arts – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
  • February 21 Erie, PA Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
  • February 22 Athens, OH Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
  • February 24 Galveston, TX The Grand 1984
  • February 25 Spring, TX The Centrum
  • February 26 Irving, TX Irving Arts Center
  • February 28 Cedar Falls, IA Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
  • March 2 Eau Claire, WI RCU Theatre
  • March 3 Chicago, IL Harris Theater
  • March 4 Chicago, IL Harris Theater
  • March 5 Goshen, IN Sauder Concert Hall
  • March 7 Madisonville, KY Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
  • March 9 Kutztown, PA Schaeffer Auditorium
  • March 10 Fairfield, CT Kelley Theatre
  • March 11 Union, NJ Enlow Recital Hall
  • March 12 Red Bank, NJ Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts
  • March 14 Thomasville, GA Thomasville Center for the Arts
  • March 16 Birmingham, AL The Library Theatre
  • March 17 Birmingham, AL The Library Theatre
  • March 18 Meridian, MS The Riley Center
  • March 20 Gainesville, FL Phillips Center
  • March 21 Belle Glade, FL Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
  • March 24 Palm Desert, CA McCallum Theatre
  • March 25 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre

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