Chart-topper Kelontae Gavin has launched a new single from his upcoming album, with the release of the song and visualizer for “Good Love” feat. Kim Burrell. Following his first single and music video release of “Live Again,” “Good Love” Kelontae marks his second single featured from his upcoming album, Testify.

The album is now available for pre-order, with the album’s first two singles, “Live Again” and “Good Love” feat. Kim Burrell available instantly with digital pre-save/pre-add. While “Live Again” is an upbeat celebration of joy and faith, “Good Love” showcases Kelontae’s soulful side and demonstrates his ability to convey powerful emotions through song.

“Good Love” provides a deep reflection on God’s love and how it can heal wounds, bring hope, and transform lives. Kelontae Gavin’s smooth, rich vocals complement a contemporary gospel instrumental with a funky twist. Grammy-nominated artist Kim Burrell joins him on this track, together contemplating various themes related to God’s constant love in the midst of life’s changes. Scheduled to release on July 21st, Testify will be Kelontae’s third full-length album.

Kelontae Gavin: Testify Album Pre-Order. Get Kelontae’s Songs “Live Again” and “Good Love” Instantly with Album Pre-Save/Pre-Add Today.  https://kelontaegavin.lnk.to/TestifyPR

Kelontae Gavin became a viral sensation as a teenager back in 2014, after a recording of him singing Reverend Paul Jones’ Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in his high school cafeteria went viral. With multiple #1 hits on Billboard and Mediabase Gospel charts, he has continued to be a sought-after, acclaimed live singer, songwriter and worship leader, bringing a fresh voice and insight to all his performances. He has released two full-length albums The N.O.W. Experience and The Higher Experience. At only 24 years old, Kelontae has already won a Stellar Award, received two Dove Award nominations as well as over 55 million audio streams and his career shows no signs of slowing down. Coming up almost 10 years since that viral video changed his life, earlier this year during his birthday Kelontae wanted to reflect on that upcoming anniversary, with a surprise birthday blessing to celebrate the cafeteria worker Kimberly who he sung to that day, revisiting his former high school with her (check out his story here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZBkSDh7Z-/?hl=en).

Next up, Kelontae Gavin continues a busy schedule of appearances this spring and summer across the country. He will be performing live at the 8th Annual Black Music Honors, taping May 19th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. Tickets are available now at: https://blackmusichonors.com. The TV special will premiere on the Stellar Network on June 3rd, and air throughout June in national broadcast syndication in tribute to Black Music Month (airs June 10th-July 2nd, check local listings), as well as air on Bounce TV on June 19th. Kelontae will be leading a 5-Day Worship School Challenge online, May 22nd-26th, check out more information and join the challenge at: https://worshipschoolweek.com/. The South Carolina native is also performing at The Gospel Experience in Charleston, SC on June 3rd. Details and tickets available here: https://the-gospel-experience.pushpayevents.com/booking/attendees/new. Check out “Good Love” and “Live Again” available now, and pre-order Testify before its July 21st release.

Chart-topper Kelontae Gavin has released his new single and music video for “Live Again.” The Stellar Award-winning singer/songwriter performs a powerful song of encouragement and spiritual testimony with “Live Again,” marking his lead single from his upcoming new album.

Going out to Gospel radio, the new single symbolizes a new beginning and foundation, with an upbeat celebration of finding joy and abundant living in faith.

Kelontae Gavin’s new music video for “Live Again” first debuted on March 9th with a broadcast premiere on BET Gospel. It was filmed in the historic Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, SC, making a stunning backdrop for his vibrant performance backed by a chorus of singers, lifting the song’s message of preparing for victory, coming through rough times with the power of God towards a new day, better and stronger. The song was penned by Jekalyn Carr, with more to come from Kelontae for his third album.

Hailing from South Carolina, Kelontae Gavin became a teenage viral sensation in 2014, after a recording of him singing Reverend Paul Jones’ Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in his high school cafeteria, captured the attention of millions online.

The young music phenom’s career took off, and after graduating he continued to build acclaim and remained a fresh voice and robust live performer as an incredible singer, songwriter, musician, and stirring worship leader.

Now 23, Kelontae has garnered multiple #1s on Billboard and Mediabase Gospel charts, won a Stellar Award for his hit sophomore album The N.O.W. Experience, with a total of five Stellar Award nominations, two Dove Award nominations, and over 55 million audio streams thus far in his career, with the release of his two full-length albums The N.O.W. Experience and The Higher Experience. Watch the music video and check out Kelontae’s new single, “Live Again,” available now on all streaming platforms.

“Live Again” is available now.

Seven-time Stellar Award winner and 2x Grammy-nominated recording artist, VaShawn Mitchell, will be conducting a live recording for his newest album, “Chapter X” at Sound Board at Motor City Casino Hotel on Monday, October 31 at 7pm. This album embarks on the journey of “newness” with a new sound and energy that his fans are going to love!

When asked about this new chapter, Mitchell says, “I’m excited to be in the creative space again to write, sing and produce music that will live in the hearts of listeners around the world. These songs will encourage, empower and uplift both now and for generations to come.”

“Newness”, as he defines, is “an overall recharge from the inside out”. He’s embarked on a new health and wellness plan, he’s exploring new fashion as well as a new sound in his music. “I want my fans to get ready for something completely different and unexpected from me.” After the death of his grandmother, Mitchell admits to falling into a deep depression. “She was my rock…my everything” he says.  Now having grieved the loss of one of his greatest heroes, he knows his fans have missed him, and he is excited to launch this new chapter in the great City of Detroit!

Special guests include:

• Donnie McClurkin – 3x Grammy Award winner, 2 BET Award Winner and Soul Train Award Winner
• Jekalyn Carr – 2x Grammy-nominee and Dove Winner
• Kelontae Gavin – Stellar Award Winner

Tickets are now available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com

The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out on October 19th in Nashville, Tennessee. The show, under the banner Stronger Together, aired October 22nd exclusively on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message.  To watch the 52nd Dove Awards on-demand on the TBN app, click here. You can view the winners list here.

Performers include Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, Natalie Grant, KB ft. Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne ft. Donnie McClurkin, The Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music, Jonathan McReynolds ft. Mali, We The Kingdom, CeCe Winans, and Zach Williams.

You can watch Dante Bowe’s performance below.

Kelontae Gavin – Chart-topping sensation continues to rise as a solo artist, songwriter, and musician, as he releases of his sophomore full-length album. Titled The N.O.W. Experience, today (March 5)

 “Hold Me Close,” “Hold Me Close (Reprise),” and “Victory” all three great featured in the album are co-written by Kelontae Gavin.

The powerful lead single “Hold Me Close” has become his latest big hit among fans, marking its highest ranking thus far at radio, at #2 on the latest Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart.

Kelontae Gavin has garnered acclaim as an unforgettable new voice since breaking out as a viral sensation on YouTube in 2014 as a teenager, in an impromptu performance singing the Rev. Paul Jones Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in his high school cafeteria. Hailed as a gifted young worship leader, he garnered four Stellar Award nominations with his 2018 debut full-length album The Higher Experience, featuring the hit single “No Ordinary Worship,” which became a breakthrough song on Gospel and Adult R&B radio, and generated over 15 million streams.

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Kelontae Gavin celebrates a new milestone with two #1s on the Gospel music radio charts, as his single “Hold Me Close” hits #1 on both the latest Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart and the Mediabase Gospel Chart.

The double #1s for “Hold Me Close” also mark another milestone as Gavin’s first #1 hit single at Gospel radio, following his previous Top 5 hit Gospel radio single “No Ordinary Worship,” which was featured from his debut album The Higher Experience.

“Wow!! I’ve got to give thanks to God for giving me this gift and being able to serve Him and other people with this song. We’ve all been to a place in life where we needed God to hold us close. Whether you’ve experienced a break up or break down, divorce, diagnosis, or heartbreak, I’m asking God to hold you a little tighter. Thank you all for your love and support!”

Kelontae Gavin

“Hold Me Close” Live Video:

Kelontae Gavin has continued to capture attention as a Gospel star on the rise since he first became a viral sensation on YouTube as a teen in 2014, singing the Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in high school. “Hold Me Close” is the lead single from Gavin’s upcoming second album The N.O.W. Experience, which is due out Friday, March 5th. The young worship leader, songwriter and musician co-wrote “Hold Me Close” with Marquis Boone, a love letter from his heart to God to get closer to Him.

Chart-topping sensation Kelontae Gavin continues to rise as a solo artist, songwriter, and musician, as he readies the release of his second full-length album. Titled The N.O.W. Experience, three tracks – “Hold Me Close,” “Hold Me Close (Reprise),” and “Victory” – are available instantly with album pre-order now. The album contains thirteen tracks and will be released on Friday, March 5th.

The three instant grat tracks are co-written by Kelontae Gavin. The powerful lead single “Hold Me Close” has become his latest big hit among fans, marking its highest ranking thus far at radio, at #2 on the latest Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart.

Kelontae Gavin has garnered acclaim as an unforgettable new voice since breaking out as a viral sensation on YouTube in 2014 as a teenager, in an impromptu performance singing the Rev. Paul Jones Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in his high school cafeteria. Hailed as a gifted young worship leader, he garnered four Stellar Award nominations with his 2018 debut full-length album The Higher Experience, featuring the hit single “No Ordinary Worship,” which became a breakthrough song on Gospel and Adult R&B radio, and generated over 15 million streams.