PITTSBURGH, PA – November 4, 2022 – The first-ever, “A Very Yinzer Christmas,” featuring tracks by more than 25 Pittsburgh music icons will be released worldwide on November 18th, 2022 on Pittsburgh-based MTS Records. The album includes legendary Pittsburgh artists who have reached national prominence, as well as the best musicians that the ‘Burgh has to offer. The collection will benefit kids and adults from Band Together Pittsburgh – all who live on the autism spectrum. Several Band Together members are also featured on the album.

Artists include The Skyliners, Donnie Iris, Joe Grushecky, Pete Hewlett, Scott Blasey of The Clarks, Jeff Jimerson (Penguins’ National Anthem Singer), Joe Wodarek (The Stickers), Miss Freddye, Nied’s Hotel Band, and many more! A complete artist listing is available at https://yinzerchristmas.com/download/.

“The talent in the Pittsburgh area is incredible and spans generations. I want to celebrate all the talent we have in the city while doing something meaningful for some great people from Band Together Pittsburgh,” said organizer and Executive Producer, Joe Wodarek.

“A Very Yinzer Christmas” benefit concert event will also take place at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10^th Ave., Munhall, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. Download cards for the new album and tickets to the live show are available for purchase beginning via www.yinzerchristmas.com. 

Band Together Pittsburgh is a non-profit 501(c3) with a mission is to enrich the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum, through participation, education and mentorship, using the power of music. Learn more about Band Together Pittsburgh and its autism-friendly music programs at www.bandtogetherpgh.org.

Chart-topper DOE will present a full live experience of her award-winning debut album CLARITY on tour this winter, with “A Night of Clarity,” her first solo tour. Headlining dates during the month of December, tickets are available now for the multi-city “A Night of Clarity” Tour, hitting Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; and Philadelphia, PA.

The three-time GRAMMYⓇ-nominee brings her acclaimed powerful live performances to the stages of City Winery for an intimate concert with inspiring songs from her 2022 full-length debut album CLARITY, which recently won the Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year.

Featuring her #1 hit Gospel songs “When I Pray” and “Brighter,” DOE’s album CLARITY, released by Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room Label in partnership with RCA Inspiration, includes a total of eleven tracks with other standout songs such as “Clarity,” “I Try,” “Mercy,” “Take Me Back,” among others. Following her tour as the opening performer for GRAMMY-winners Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music on their joint 2021 “Jonny x Mali” Tour along with her featured appearances performing on the Stellar Awards, Dove Awards, and more, DOE has continued recording new music sharing her gift of music ministry globally.

She recently released the Spanish language track “When I Pray (Mi Oración)” feat. Blanca, with her upcoming Spanish language track “En Ti Yo Esperaré (What I’m Waiting For)” feat. TWICE, to be released on November 11th. She has released a new recording for the holidays, of the beloved classic carol “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” feat. IAMSON, available now. DOE also released the video for the new holiday track, creating a warm and meditative acoustic live performance with singer/songwriter IAMSON on “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”

DOE is next up as a Favorite Gospel Artist nominee at the American Music Awards, airing November 20th, with voting open to the public daily at VoteAMAs.com through November 14th.

DOE: A Night of Clarity, Tour Dates

• 12/10/22 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery Atlanta Tickets
• 12/14/22 – Chicago, IL – City Winery Chicago Tickets
• 12/19/22 – Washington, DC – The Loft at City Winery Washington, DC Tickets
• 12/20/22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia Tickets

Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Mercy Chinwo, Moses Bliss and other top Nigerian music ministers were unveiled to minister at ‘’The Encounter 2022’’ organized by The Transforming Church, Abuja.

Rev. Sam Oye the convener of the concert wrote on his Instagram page as follows:

‘’Nations, come and experience the GOD OF WONDERS at the #encounter2022, a global worship experience here in the city of Abuja, End of 7th Avenue Gwarinpa (TTC MAIN AUDITORIUM)’’

The encounter 2022 is a global acclaimed worship experience that has brought healing, deliverance and salvation to thousands of worshippers around the world over the years.

Date: November 6th –  13th, 2022

Time: 5pm (Wat) Daily, Sunday- 8:30am & 10am

Venue:  TTC Auditorium, End Of 7th Avenue,(Behind Winners Chapel), Gwarinpa Estate-Abuja, Nigeria.

It Is Highly Anticipated And A Must Attend!!!   The God Of Wonders!! With Our God, All Things Are Possible!!

Host Jennifer Hudson talks about being a “picture fanatic” and describes the “Tunnel of Memories” she hung up herself in her house during “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” airing Wednesday, November 2. The EGOT winner shares that it inspired the picture wall on her talk show set and describes a few meaningful photos, including one of her mother, revealing that every time she rocks short hair, it’s a tribute to her.

Later in the show, gospel singer-songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard sits down with Jennifer. Tasha talks about her family of singers, revealing she wasn’t initially the “chosen vocalist.” Plus, don’t miss Jennifer and Tasha bringing down the house with a performance of “Amazing Grace!” Tune in to watch the two incredible artists sing songs based on audience prompts.

Multi-GRAMMY Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY announces a new leg of their ‘What Are We Waiting For’ Tour. The second leg of the tour will kick off March 25, 2023 in Honolulu, HI with dates announced through May 31, 2023 with a stop in Vancouver, BC. Tickets for these new dates officially go on sale November 4th at forkingandcountry.com with pre-sale underway now.

FOR KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, released this year, became the duo’s second Top 10 album on the Billboard 200; following their RIAA Gold certified album, BURN THE SHIPS, which also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The duo has had seven consecutive No. 1 songs including “For God Is With Us,” “joy.,” “TOGETHER” (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week Platinum smash, “God Only Knows.”  The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including Hillary Scott, Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE and Timbaland, amongst others.

“WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?  THE TOUR PART II”:

3/25/23             Blaisdell Arena                                     Honolulu, HI

4/5/23               Resch Center                                        Green Bay, WI

4/6/23               Vibrant Arena at the Mark                     Moline, IL

4/7/23               Nationwide Arena                                 Columbus, OH

4/8/23               Colonial Life Arena                               Columbia, SC

4/13/23             Mississippi Coast Coliseum                   Biloxi, MS

4/14/23             Brookshire Grocery Arena                     Bossier City, LA

4/15/23             Bell County Expo                                  Belton, TX

4/16/23             American Bank Center                          Corpus Christi, TX

4/20/23             Blue Cross Arena                                  Rochester, NY

4/21/23             MVP Arena                                          Albany, NY

4/22/23             Chartway Arena                                    Norfolk, VA

4/23/22             Toyota Oakdale Theatre                        Hartford, CT

4/27/22             First National Bank Arena                     Jonesboro, AR

4/28/22             Hartman Arena                                     Wichita, KS

4/29/22             United Wireless Arena                          Dodge City, KS

4/30/22             Baxter Arena                                        Omaha, NE

5/2/23               El Paso County Coliseum                      El Paso, TX

5/4/23               Foster Communications Coliseum          San Angelo, TX

5/5/23               Reed Arena                                           College Station, TX

5/6/23               Ford Park                                              Beaumont, TX

5/7/23               United Supermarkets Arena                   Lubbock, TX

5/11/23             Enmarket Arena                                    Savannah, GA

5/12/23             iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre            West Palm Beach, FL

5/13/23             Macon Coliseum                                   Macon, GA

5/14/23             The Orion Amphitheater                        Huntsville, AL

5/24/23             Centennial Hall                                     Winnipeg, AB

5/25/23             Elim Church                                         Saskatoon, SK

5/26/23             ChristCity Church                                 Edmonton, AB

5/27/23             ChristCity Church (2 shows)                  Edmonton, AB

5/29/23             WinSport Arena                                    Calgary, AB

5/31/23             Queen Elizabeth Theatre                        Vancouver, BC

At long last, multi-week No. 1 singer/songwriter Blessing Offor made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. On October 25th, Blessing took the Opry stage to perform a stripped-down version of his track “Tin Roof,” before bringing the full band on stage to perform his Top 5 radio single “Brighter Days” – eliciting a rapturous standing ovation from the crowd. During the day, Blessing was able to spend some time with Dierks Bentley and Rascal Flatts vocalist Gary LeVox.

Additionally, Blessing released a Behind the Scenes video for his latest music video “Believe,” giving insight into his creative mind and a backdrop for the personal connection behind the intimate visual. Check it out HERE.

Recently, Blessing announced his highly anticipated full-length debut My Tribe available on all major music streaming platforms on January 13th, 2023. Blessing takes the themes introduced on his Brighter Days EP, and fully dives in with a sense of optimism, swagger, groove, and authenticity. A blend of family and community serve as the backdrop for this 16-track record – a love letter to Blessing’s Nigerian roots and his unique journey to the heart of Music City and beyond. Pre-order My Tribe at the link HERE.

Inspirational worship leaders, songwriters and married couple Jody and Lani are set to release their first-ever single, “Come In Your Power,” on Nov. 4.

Originally intended as a prayer for the band’s local church, “Come In Your Power” was inspired by several scripture passages including II Chronicles 5:13-14 and Psalm 24.

“We were part of a church plant where our people came from a variety of different backgrounds and stages in their faith,” Jody said. “Many people have had difficult experiences with church or religion, but when people experience the presence of God it changes everything. We wrote this song from a place of expectation that as we give God our full attention, He will meet us right where we are.”

Lani co-wrote the single with the couple’s close friend Otto Price (Tim Hughes, SonicFlood, Rebecca St. James, Barlow Girl). The songwriters were specifically dialed in on these lyrics:

We won’t turn to lesser things

You are our everything

We wait for You

Come in Your power

“It’s easy to pray for revival in a grand sense and harder to recognize personal idols we’ve constructed,” Lani said. “Throughout scripture, we see incredible moments of corporate worship when God’s people remember who He is, what He’s done and return to Him.”

Jody and Lani have already shared the single with their local church and it was extremely well received, creating an atmosphere of community and excitement. Leading and praying “Come In Your Power” at other camps and church gatherings has built further anticipation for the Nov. 4 release date.

Whether listeners tune in from their cars, work or their own local churches, Jody and Lani have big hopes for the new single to give people language to invite God’s presence into each moment.

Popular gospel singer, songwriter and fashion designer – Yadah readies a new sound which she tags “Onye Nwere Jesus”. While we all know what to expect from Yadah, we don’t think anyone is ready for this one coming. Off the boxes for Yadah, a gospel gyration-inspired tune is coming!

adah is the voice behind songs like “Beyond Me”, “Free of Charge”, “Onye Inaputara“, “By Yourself” and many more life-changing songs. She is also the convener of Yadah Live in Concert (YALIC), through the years she has coined for herself the tag “Voice of Jesus to Nations”.

”We are expecting a Jesus jam, people! Tell your friends to tell everyone that “Onye Nwere Jesus” is coming!” – the excited singer shares

The soulful singer is currently under the management of SonsHub Media.

Influenced by the COVID pandemic, the San Antonio singer-songwriter will release “Tickin’” on October 28th, 2022.

Clock is on the wall
And it keeps tickin’
Yeah time comes for us all
And keeps on tickin’

–Jeremy Parsons, “Tickin’”

San Antonio’s Jeremy Parsons’ 2017 album release, “Things I Need To Say” propelled the prolific singer-songwriter onto the national and international stage. With introspective songs like “Burn This House Down” and “After All These Years” and innovative, award-winning music videos like “Why Is the Bluebird Blue” and “Making Things Up as I Go,” Parsons put himself on the radar as one of roots music’s brightest new artists.

2021’s “Things To Come” continued Parsons’ string of success. The album was recognized as one of Blues and Roots Radio’s Best of the Year. Singles like the title song, as well as “Tragedy,” “Something Other Than You Are” and “Good Ole Days,” hit the top of international iTunes sales charts, as well as charting on national radio airplay charts in the US and abroad. Spotify streaming totals for both albums have surpassed 1 million!

Now, Jeremy Parsons is releasing the first single from his next album project, and it’s shaping up to be his most innovative and genre-breaking releases to day. “Tickin’,” written by Parsons and produced by Dustin Martin, the single brings electronic music elements into the mix. “Tickin’” is out on October 28th, with pre-sale already underway.

“We have those moments when we sit down and look where we are, said Jeremy Parsons. “Sometimes followed by that is the thought, ‘is this where I thought I’d be?’ or ‘is this where I should be in my life?’ The pandemic embodied this moment for me. I was lucky enough to be so devoted to my craft and to have that as my clear focus, but it did leave me wondering, ‘what if I didn’t?’ I pondered where I would have been mentally and emotionally if not for that.”

He further added, “It abundantly clarified how precious our time is and what the focus should be on. I’m lucky to have this creative outlet and found my path in this life. That’s all I want for anyone else. I want them to be happy with their choices for themselves and their life. It’s a journey for us all; we have the time we need to take it and should not take that for granted.”

For more information on Jeremy Parsons, please visit http://www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com

The Curse of K.K. Hammond is an innovative slide guitarist, singer and songwriter who is interpreting Blues music from her own unique perspective. With a love for all things dark, she takes influence from Blues icons such as Skip James, Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Patton and Leadbelly, and combines it with her personal musical style and lyrics, thus creatively transforming the Blues genre into her own unique sound, known as “Horror Blues.” 

Hammond explains her sound: “It must never be forgotten than Blues music traditionally arose out of some very hard times for African American people and has touched upon some dark subject matters historically. Of course, the early folklore surrounding musicians such as Tommy Johnson and Robert Johnson selling their souls to the devil certainly paved the way for the combination of blues and horror themes too. My lyrics tend to be pretty dark and unsettling at times, and I felt this was the perfect springboard to launch myself into making horror themed music videos to best deliver them.”

Her highly anticipated new album “Death Roll Blues” is scheduled for release on March 31, 2023. In order to celebrate the spooky season in its full force, K.K. Hammond has announced a special Halloween pre-sale for the album, thus giving listeners an opportunity to get a look at the album before the official launch date. For those who purchase the album in advance, the title track will be available as an “Instant Gratification” track.

K.K’s single “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed” (featuring David & the Devil, a fellow bluesman who can claim Jason Momoa as a fan) was extremely well received by listeners and fans hitting the Number 1 spot on the UK itunes Blues chart upon its release.  

Watch “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed”

K.K has some excellent industry support including regular plays on the BBC radio 2 Blues Show with Cerys Matthews and Huey Morgan, and on the award-winning “Blue Show” with Gary Grainger. She is also regularly played on the “Balling the Jack Blues show” hosted by Joe Cushley, as well as a multitude of other blues radio stations and podcasts worldwide.

More details about The Curse of K.K. Hammond, along with the Halloween pre-sale, can be seen at http://www.thecurseofkkhammond.com .