Gospel Music’s smoothest ambassador and pastor of Maryland’s The Tab church, Jason Nelson, has landed the No. 1 gospel song in the nation – for the fourth time. The track, “Residue,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending November 6tth with 1,116 airplay detections.  

The song has also reached No. 1 on Mediabase’s Gospel Songs chart.  “I’m so grateful to have reached #1 again,” Nelson says. “`Residue’ really speaks to what the world needs: a fresh start. I’m so thankful for my team at Tyscot Records and FairTrade Services. Congrats goes to them as well. Jerome and Danni Baylor are amazing songwriting partners, and I wouldn’t be in  this place without them, so to God be the glory!”   

“Residue” (Jaelyn Song Music /Tyscot / FairTrade) is an up-tempo departure from Nelson’s past No. 1 ballad hits such as “Forever” and “Great I Am” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams over the last decade.  Although, the message is spiritual; the production is Adult Contemporary R&B thanks to the Baylors who have collaborated with the likes of urban hitmakers such as Fantasia. The warm track shows off Nelson’s polished bass playing and his soulfully measured tenor that is on par with that of Charlie Wilson or Luther Vandross.  

“Residue was inspired by the idea that being in proximity to God has a cleansing effect on a person,” Nelson explains. “The song gives insight to how God cleans us up when we come to Him. He never has the expectation that we are perfect to engage with Him. He takes us as we are and washes away the residue of the past as we walk with him.”  

“Residue” is the first radio single from Nelson’s first album in three years and first studio project ever – “Close” (Jaelyn Song / Tyscot / FairTrade) – which was digitally released this past August. The physical CD configuration will hit brick and mortar stores and online shippers on November 5th. The uplifting twelve song set features guest appearances from R&B star Chrisette Michele, bassist John Patitucci, and worship leader, Osby Berry.

Gospel crooner, Jason Nelson‘s first album in three years, Close (Jaelyn Song Music /Tyscot / FairTrade), has debuted at No. 5 on the Music Connect Current Gospel Albums sales chart for the week ending August 20^th.  The twelve-track set features a mix of soulful, up-tempo tracks, as well as the solid worship ballads for which he’s known. The album’s first radio single, “Residue,” is currently No. 8 with a bullet on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart. 

Close is Nelson’s most adventurous music collection yet. It boasts up-tempo R&B-styled tracks such as “Close” and “Show Me the Meaning.” Then, there are also poignant worship ballads like “Holy,” “What A Name,” and “Breathe.” Osby Berry, known for his collaborations with Cross Worship, shows up for the anthem-styled praise and worship track, “You Are.”

Grammy® winning R&B star, Chrisette Michelle’s velvet-like vocals blend seamlessly with Nelson’s golden tone on the wispy track, “Absent Minded.” It could easily fit into a playlist of R&B ballads such as “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. or “Say So” by PJ Morton and Jojo. As a bonus, the album closes with a stripped-down acoustic rendition of the song.    

Another gem on the album is a cameo by one of Nelson’s musical heroes, Grammy® winning bassist , John Patitucci. He and Nelson trade bass notes on the ethereal, “Absent Minded Outro.”

Over the years, Nelson (who is the  pastor at  The Tab in Windsor Mills, MD) has enjoyed a string of gospel radio hits such as “Shifting the Atmosphere,” “Nothing Without You,” “I Am” and “Forever” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams.

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Jason Nelson, best-known for his No. 1 gospel ballads “Forever” and “I Am,” will emerge from a three-year recording hiatus on 8/6 with the release of his sixth album, Close (Jaelyn Song Music/ Tyscot / FairTrade).  “First, it’s a studio record [his past sets have been live sessions]. Secondly, I delve into music that helped to nurture my sound as a singer. It pays homage to Dawkins & Dawkins, Fred Hammond, Commissioned. The first album I ever purchased was by Jaco Pastorious (a legendary bassist known for his work with jazz fusion band, Weather Report). All of them played a major role in my musical journey.”   

With hints of Jazz, R&B, and Pop flavors, Nelson is flexing new musical muscles on Close. Joining him for this sonic workout are luminaries such as R&B singer, Chrisette Michele; jazz bassist, John Patitucci; and Cross Worshipleader, Osby Berry. Although, the set breaks new musical ground for Nelson; it’s still an album that solidly delivers the heartfelt, Jesus-centered songs of faith that Nelson’s core fans have come to love.   The first radio single, “Residue,” has already racked a million streams and charted in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart.

The twelve-track set is also the first fruit of Nelson’s Jaelyn Song imprint’s new marketing and distribution partnership with Tyscot Records and FairTrade Services. “I love the freedom of being able to curate my career and make decisions that I feel are the best for me,” Nelson says after a nearly decade-long recording relationship with RCA Inspirational. 

A Baltimore, Maryland native, Nelson has been active on the national stage since 2005. Over the years, he’s enjoyed a string of gospel radio hits such as “Shifting the Atmosphere,” “Nothing Without You,” “I Am” and “Forever” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams. He is also Pastor of The Tab (Formerly The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple) in Windsor Mills, MD. He and his wife, Tonya, have two children, Jaelyn Paris and Jason Christopher.

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Jason Nelson, best-known for his No. 1 gospel ballads “Shifting the Atmosphere” and “Forever,” is showcasing another dimension to his immense talent on the smooth, mid-tempo track, “Residue” (Tyscot / FairTrade). Dueling guitars – including Nelson on Bass – open this R&B-flavored groove about a bright future with no residue of a dark past.

“The blind mark on my soul has been erased,” Nelson testifies. The warm track shows the Baltimore, MD native’s seemingly effortless and soulfully measured tenor that is on par with that of Charlie Wilson or Luther Vandross.

“Residue was inspired by the idea that being in proximity to GOD has a cleansing effect on a person,” Nelson explains. “The song gives insight to how GOD cleans us up when we come to HIM. HE never has the expectation that we are perfect to engage with HIM. He takes us as we are and washes away the residue of the past as we walk with HIM.” Listening Link: https://smarturl.it/residue

“Residue” is Nelson’s first release in three years and he’s planning to release a full album later in the year. “The new album will definitely be a departure from what I’m known for,” Nelson confides. “First, it’s a studio record [He usually does live albums]. Secondly, the record will dig into who I am artistically and musically. We will delve into music that helped to nurture my sound as a singer. It pays homage to Dawkins and Dawkins, Commissioned, and Fred Hammond. All of them played a major role in my musical journey.”

Nelson has been active on the national stage since 2005. Over the years, he’s enjoyed a string of gospel radio hits such as “Shifting the Atmosphere,” “Nothing Without You,” “I Am” and “Forever” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams. He is also Pastor of The Tab (Formerly The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple) in Windsor Mills, MD. He and his wife, Tonya, have two children, Jaelyn Paris and Jason Christopher.

The Stellar Gospel Music Academy (SAGMA) for the past three decades has orchestrated one of the two biggest award nights for Gospel music enthusiasts, Honoring the impact of individuals, groups and organization in Gospel music. The 34th edition of the Stellar Awards, which was held back in march had all glistening shades of awesomeness sparkling from all angles.

The event which held on Friday the 29th of March 2019, at the Orleans Arena, in Las Vegas, was hosted by gospel music luminary and host of BET Sunday Best Show, Kirk Franklin. The event was well attended and also had some stellar performances, with some of gospel’s current biggest artists on stage, which includes Kelontae Gavin, Koryn Hawthorne, Charles Jenkins and a special tribute to Aretha Franklin by Erica Campbell, Yolanda Adam and others. The reputable award night will be televised by American digital cable and satellite television network BET on April 19, 2019.

The Night was quite eccentric on the awards as Jonathan McReynolds evidently had one of the best nights of his life gaining a staggering 8 awards out of 9 nominations. Here below is a list of nominees and winners.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Jakayln Carr, One Nation Under God, Lunjeal Music Group
• Jonathan McReynolds,Make Room , Entertainment One [WINNER]
• Maranda Curtis, Open Heaven, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
• Todd Dulaney, Your Great Name, Entertainment One

SONG OF THE YEAR

• Nobody Like You Lord, Maranda Curtis & Red Alliance Media/Fair.
• Not Lucky, I’m Loved Jonathan McReynolds, Terrell Demetrius Wilson & Anna B. Warner, Entertainment One. [WINNER]
• Won’t He Do It, Makeba Riddick, Richard Shelton & Loren Hill, RCA Inspiration.
• You Know My Name (Live), Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Brenton Brown, Motown Gospel.

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Brian Courtney Wilson, A Great Work, Motown Gospel
• Jonathan McReynolds, Make Room, Entertainment One [WINNER]
• Kelontae Gavin, The Higher Experience, MBE/Tyscot
• Tye Tribbett, The Bloody Win, Motown Gospel

ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR*

• Jakalyn Carr, One Nation Under God, Lunjeal Music Group. [WINNER]
• Hawthorne, Unstoppable, RCA Inspiration.
• Maranda Curtis, Open Heaven, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade.
• Tasha Page-Lockhart, The Beautiful Project, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul RecordingsTori Kelly, Hiding Place, Schoolboy/Capitol.

DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Donald Lawrence & Tri-City, Goshen 432 Hz, RCA Inspiration
• Isaiah D. Thomas and Elements of Praise, Still Here, Murchison Motion Pictures
• Judah Band, Gone Fishin’, Light Records
• The Walls Group, The Other Side, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings [WINNER]

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Cheryl Thomas Fortune, Simply Cheryl, LuDawn/Tyscot
• Jabari Johnson, Day of Redemption, Entertainment One [WINNER]
• Phil Thompson, My Worship, Phil Thompson Worship/JamesTown.
• PJ Morgan, The Transparency Project, IDMV Music Group

CD OF THE YEAR

• Bible of Love, Snoop Dogg, RCA Inspiration
• Make Room, Jonathan McReynolds, Entertainment One [WINNER]
• Open Heaven, Maranda Curtis, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
• Your Great Name, Todd Dulaney, Entertainment One

CHOIR OF THE YEAR

• Bishop Noel Jones & City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir, Run to the Altar, JH/Tyscot [WINNER]
• Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, Hope, IndieBlu Music
• The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, I Am Reminded: Live!, Brooklyn Tabernacle Music
• Vincent Tharpe and Kenosis, Super Excited, Empty Me Entertainment

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

• Jonathan McReynolds & Darryl “Lil Man” Howell, , Entertainment One [WINNER]
• Kirk Franklin, Ronald Hill, Phil Thornton, Clifton Lockhart, Tasha Page Lockhart, Myron Butler, Dontaniel Kimbrough, Zeek Listenbee, Cordell Walton, Edward “6Mile JP” Page, Charles “Ollie” Harris, Daniel Bryant, Bryan Popin & Lewis, The Beautiful Project, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings
• Kirk Franklin, Ronald Hill, Warryn Campbell and Phil ThorntonThe Other Side, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings
• Todd Dulaney & Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough, Your Great Name, Entertainment One

CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Donald Lawrence & Tri-City, Goshen 432 Hz, RCA Inspiration
• God’s Chosen, God’s Chosen, Dream Label Group/Dream Gospel/GFavored Entertainment/Capitol Christian
• Judah Band, Gone Fishin’, Light Records
• The Walls Group, The Other Side, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings [WINNER]

TRADITIONAL DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Gospel Legends, Resting Easy, Humility Music Group
• Jarrell Smalls & Company, A New Season, Southern Wave/Get Ready/SRT
• Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Keep Pushin, Wonder Spirit/SRT/Shanachie [WINNER]
• Nu Tradition, Nu Tradition, Altmo Productions

CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Jonathan McReynolds, Make Room, Entertainment One [WINNER]
• Kelontae Gavin, The Higher Experience, MBE/Tyscot
• Todd Dulaney, Your Great Name, Entertainment One
• Tye Tribbett, The Bloody Win, Motown Gospel

TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Earnest Pugh, Survive, EPM/Black Smoke
• Jarrell Smalls, A New Season, Southern Wave/Get Read/SRT
• Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Keep Pushin, Wonder Spirit/SRT/Shanachie
• VaShawn Mitchell, Cross Music, Tyscot [WINNER]

CONTEMPORARY FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Benita Jones, The Evolution, IndieBlu Music
• Koryn Hawthorne, Unstoppable, RCA Inspiration
• Tasha Page-Lockhart, The Beautiful Project, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings [WINNER]
• Tori Kelly, Hiding Place, Schoolboy/Capitol

TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Jakayln Carr, One Nation Under God, Lunjeal Music Group [WINNER]
• Maranda Curtis, Open Heaven, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
• Shana Wilson-Williams, Everlasting, Shana Wilson Ministries/IndieBlu
• Tammi Haddon, Bishop Noel Jones & City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir – Run to the Altar , JH/Tyscot

CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR

• Bible of Love, Snoop Dogg, RCA Inspiration
• Make Room, Jonathan McReynolds, Entertainment One [WINNER]
• The Higher Experience, Kelontae Gavin, MBE/Tyscot
• Your Great Name, Todd Dulaney, Entertainment One

TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR

• A New Season, Jarrell Smalls & Company, Southern Wave/Get Ready/SRT
• One Nation Under God, Jekalyn Carr, Lunjeal Music Group [WINNER]
• Run to the Altar, Bishop Noel Jones & City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir, JH/Tyscot
• The River, Keion D. Henderson, Eye Light Productions

URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

• Forever, Jason Nelson, RCA Inspiration
• Never Alone ft. Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly, Schoolboy/Capitol
• Not Lucky, I’m Loved, Jonathan McReynolds, Entertainment One
  [WINNER]
• Reckless Love, Israel Houghton, RCA Inspiration

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• A Great Work, Matt Reed, Motown
• My Good, G. Randy Weston, Light Records
• Won’t He Do It, Casey Cross, RCA Inspiration [WINNER]
• My Life; Grateful – Patrick Tohill, RCA Inspiration/Fo Yo Soul Recordings

TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR

• Bishop Noel Jones & City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir, Run to the Altar, JH/Tyscot [WINNER]
• Demetrius West & Jesus Promoters, ChoirOlogy: The Study of Choir Music, Music Worldwide
• Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, Hope, IndieBlu Music
• The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, I Am Reminded: Live!, Brooklyn Tabernacle Music

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR

• Brent Jones & the Waco Community Choir, Open Your Mouth and Say Something, JDI Records
• Dr. Alyn E. Waller Presents Fresh Anointing, Totally, Enon Music Group
• New Direction, When All God’s Children Get Together, New Haven Records [WINNER]
• Vincent Tharpe and Kenosis, Super Excited, Empty Me Entertainment

SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR

• Bible of Love, Snoop Dogg, RCA Inspiration
• Evidence, Elevation Collective, Elevation Worship Records
• The Best of Fred Hammond, Fred Hammond, Verity/Sony Music [WINNER]
• WOW Gospel 2018, Various Artists, RCA Inspiration

RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL CD OF THE YEAR

• BLSD, Armstrong, Management
• God Knows, Flame, Clear Sight Music [WINNER]
• I Preaching to the Choir, Miz Tiffany, Digistoric Music
• PRAISE, Emcee N.I.C.E., Gypsy City Music

YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR

• Christian Bolar, Speak It, BGA Music
• Praise, We are Personal Praise, RoBabies Records
• Pure N Heart, “Be You” 15 Years Unplugged, Music2ChangeU [WINNER]
• The Children Speak, Hey Young World, HOLYwood Records

QUARTET OF THE YEAR

• Gospel Legends, Resting Easy, Humility Music Group
• Jarrell Smalls & Company, A New Season, Southern Wave/Get Ready/SRT
• Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Keep Pushin, Wonder Spirit / SRT/Shanachie [WINNER]
• The Wardlaw Brothers, Stand There, TWB Records

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

• Israel Houghton, Road to , RCA Inspiration [WINNER]
• Justin Foster, Open Heaven, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
• Leonard, , Entertainment One
• Octavious Holmes, One Nation Under God, Lunjeal Music Group

PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR

• Everlasting, Shana Wilson-Williams, Shana Wilson Ministries/IndieBlu
• Open Heaven, Maranda Curtis, Red Alliance Media/Fair Trade
• The Higher Experience, Kelontae Gavin, MBE/Tyscot
• Your Great Name, Todd Dulaney, Entertainment One [WINNER]

OTHER AWARDEES INCLUDES:

• ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE VOCALISTOF THE, YEAR – Jekalyn Carr
• MEDIUM MARKET OF THE YEAR – WCGL AM 1360/FM 94.7, Jacksonville
• SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR – WIMG 1300AM, Ewing
• INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR – uGospel Radio
• GOSPEL ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR – Dwight Stone, WPZE Praise 102.5, Atlanta, GA

Chart-topper Jason Nelson releases the new single “In The Room” going out to Gospel radio.
The Stellar Award-winning vocalist, songwriter and producer also debuts a new video for “In The Room” on his VEVO channel, delivering an intimate live performance. Filmed at the church where he pastors, The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple in Maryland, the video creates a warm worship atmosphere led by Nelson’s dynamic voice

Providing a soothing declaration of faith in God’s ever-present love and care over our well-being, being there for whatever needs, we have, “In The Room” was written by Jason Nelson, multi-GRAMMY winner Aaron Lindsey, and Dominique Brice. Recorded live at his album recording for his chart-topping fifth project The Answer, “In The Room” follows on the heels of his #1 Gospel radio hit “Forever.”

“Forever” still remains a strong Top 10 hit on Billboard’s latest Gospel Airplay chart, and has been on that chart for 46 weeks overall. The uplifting love anthem has also garnered another Stellar Award nomination for Nelson, with “Forever” nominated for Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year at the upcoming 34th Annual Stellar Awards, taking place on March 29.

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LYRICS

[Verse 1]
I can hear the Lord saying ‘I’m awake
And I’ve heard your prayer
No matter how you feel
Know that I am still in control
Know that I am here
And whatever you need
It’s in the room

I can hear the Lord saying ‘I’m awake
And I’ve heard your prayer
No matter how you feel
Know that I am still in control
Know that I am here
And whatever you need
It’s in the room

[Chorus]
Whatever you need
Whatever you need
Whatever you need
It’s in the room
Whatever you need
Whatever you need
Whatever you need
It’s in this room

Sing whatever you need
Whatever you need
Whatever you need
It’s in the room

Hear me when I say, whatever you need
Whatever you need
Whatever you need
It’s in the room

Tell somebody, say whatever you need
Lord’s got the remedy
Whatever you need
It’s in the room

[Bridge/Outro]
Tell them
Say healing is here
Break through is here
Joy is here
And it’s in the room
Hear me when I tell you
Healing is here
Your break through is here
Joy is here
And it’s in the room
If you sing
Healing is here
Deliverance, your break through is here
And you’re gonna smile again, your joy is here
And it’s in the room
One more time, tell em, say
Healing is here
Break through is here
And your joy is here
And it’s in the room
Say whatever you need
Whatever you need, yeah
Whatever you need
It’s in the room
Whatever you need, whatever you need
Said whatever
Reach out and get it, it’s in the room
Whatever you need
It’s in the room, say yeah
Tell them, say
Whatever you need
You don’t have to wait, it’s here right now
Whatever you need
It’s in the room, say it
Tell somebody, whatever you need
Healing, break through, change, deliverance
Yes it is, yes it is, yes it is
It’s in the room

Whatever you need
It’s in the room
And no matter how you feel
Know that I am still in control

Know that I am king
And whatever you need
It’s in the room

Source; thechristianbeat.org