Stellar Awards 2021 “Artist of the Year”, Billboard chart topper, and the only gospel artist to score a slot on Billboards “Top 50 Adult R&B Year End Chart”, Pastor Mike Jr. and family will host an inspirational feature of The McClure Family Christmas Special Christmas morning on My68.

Filmed in the intimate setting of his home, Pastor Mike shares personal stories surrounding parenting, his pandemic experience, hope for the future and much more!

“We want to just to let you into our world…”says McClure. “No hair and makeup, no celebrity stuff. It’s just us on an average night, kickin’ it with the boys.”

The McClure Family Christmas Special will also highlight exciting musical performances, humor and a few surprise guests welcomed to join in on the fun. It’s sure to be one you won’t want to miss! The special will air December 25th at 11:00am CST and can be streamed from the Rock City Birmingham Instagram page (@ therockcitybham).

Pastor Mike, Jr. is quickly making his mark in Gospel music, and he’s making the rounds too! 

Pastor Mike, Jr. was among the esteemed celebrity presenters at the 52^nd Dove Awards held in Nashville. Though he was a virtual performer at the 51^st awards in 2020, this is Pastor Mike, Jr’s first time gracing the prestigious Dove Awards stage. 

Pastor Mike, Jr., who co-presented with PJ Morton, enjoyed the celebration of this year’s best and brightest in Gospel and Christian music. “It was an honor to present at the 52^nd Dove Awards. Spirits were high all evening as we celebrated the Lord with song. This was my first live show with the Dove Awards, but I pray it will not be my last. I loved the production as well as the camaraderie of my peers.”

Pastor Mike, Jr’s latest single “I Got It” hit #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart, and has received over one million streams.  

Urban Inspirational artist, Pastor Mike Jr. has just released the second music video, “Single & Love It”, from his new album, I Got It: Singles Ministry today. This video follows last week’s release of the the video for “Thank You”.

The video highlights a storyline of a couple having issues in their relationship, breaking up, and finding life on the other side of love. Fans are already giving rave reviews with reactions including, “PMJ ANOTHER #1 I love it” from Denise_?? Allen on YouTube. Lakesha Brown says, “When its my time, its my time, but until then, I’m single and I love it!!!” Reshonda Roberts states, “Come on PMJ!!!! I love it!”

The video for “Single and Love It” is available with the entire I Got It: Singles Ministry album on all streaming platforms.

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Breakout urban inspirational star, Pastor Mike Jr. (PMJ), who is known for hits including “Big” and “I Got It” (currently in Top 20 on R&B charts), has just released his sophomore album, I Got It: Singles Ministry which takes a direct look at relationship issues that both churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike can all identify with.

“I wanted to take a risk with this album…” he says. “There’s a demographic in all of our ministries that goes undervalued and overlooked, and that’s singles. With everybody pursuing ‘relationship goals’ and everybody pursuing the altar, there’s an unsaid narrative that’s being created that ‘to be single is to be a failure…’” He continues, “So I wanted to create some inspirational music that spoke to this demographic letting them know that ‘you’re not alone’ and ‘you can be single and embracing your single season.’”  This urban inspirational trap music stands in a category of it’s own and is sure to receive a wide array of critical acclaim.

PMJ was named “New Artist of the Year” in the 2020 Stellar Awards and was named “Artist of the Year” at the 2021 Stellar Awards that aired on BET, and is on the fast track to global visibility.  PMJ currently is the winner of 5 total Stellar Awards and is nominated for “Contemporary gospel recorded song of the year” at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards. Aside from the awards, his single “Big” hit over 10 million streams in February 2021 and spent 10 weeks at #1 on Billboard Gospel Airplay.  His current leading single, “I Got It” hit #1 on Billboard Gospel Airplay Charts in March 2020 and is currently #18 on Billboard R&B Airplay. Aside from the long standing successes of “Big” and “I Got It”, PMJ released a gospel cover of the Gnarles Barkley hit, “Crazy”, and recreated it as “Amazing” to speak of the “amazing” power of God. He performed it at the Stellar Awards ceremony and released it separately as a single on August 3, 2021 and was Top 3 in sales this week —amazing!

I Got It: Singles Ministry, “Amazing”, “Big”, and “I Got It” are all currently available on all streaming platforms.

(Birmingham, Alabama) The winning streak kicks into high gear for Blacksmoke Music Worldwide/Rock City recording artist Mike McClure, Jr. known professionally as Pastor Mike, Jr. at the 36th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Pastor Mike, Jr.  brought the audience to its feet with his awe inspiring medley  that encapsulated first his Gospel radio ten consecutive weeks chart topping hit BIG and the debut of a soulfully stirring song, Amazing which is a remix based on Gnarls Barkley’s hit single, Crazy.   

Nominated in seven categories for this year’s Stellars, McClure captured three Stellar Awards during the star studded evening,  for Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year, Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year and the coveted Artist of the Year, rounding his total Stellar Award count to five In just two years.  He is the first Alabamian to win 5 Stellars and the first Alabamian to receive the Artist of the Year Award.
Pastor Mike, Jr. was filled with joy when expressing his gratitude.  “I am so humbled by these awards, especially the prestigious Artist of the Year award.  It’s my prayer that I can continue the rich legacy of Gospel Music and impact lives all across the world.  Thank you, Don Jackson (Stellar Awards Family), Kerry Douglas (Blacksmoke Music Family), Rock City Church and all those who prayed and supported me.  Last but not least, to my wife and family, I love you.”

Blacksmoke Music Worldwide CEO  and 2021 Stellar Hall of Fame inductee Kerry Douglas offered praise for Pastor Mike, Jr.  “I have said so many times before, we all knew that we had something special in Pastor Mike, its just refreshing to know that the Gospel music community continues to validate what we have known for some time.  Pastor Mike, Jr. is an effective agent of change.  Yes, he is a pastor and life catalyst.  Yes, he is a community activist and social scientist.  But most importantly, he is wise enough to use the universal power of music to touch the lives of people from all backgrounds and all ages, all around the world, and we are proud to call him one of ours.”

Pastor Mike continues his impact on the radio with his current single, I Got It taking the top spot at Gospel radio for 3 weeks before crossing over to the urban charts where it is in the top 20.  His latest single, Grateful is fast becoming another fan favorite and his new disc, I Got It Singles Ministry Volume one hits digital retail outlets and streaming platforms in August. 

About Pastor Mike, Jr. Born Mike McClure, Jr., Pastor Mike Jr. is called to minister to people from all walks of life and especially to those who have never met Christ. He is Senior Pastor of The Rock Church in Birmingham, which started as a college ministry and has grown meteorically to over 2,000 members. Pastor Mike Jr. is paving the way for others to break the boundaries of convention through his bold delivery of the Word of God and willingness to talk about the tough subjects that are often left unaddressed. His debut album, Live Free, features inspirational anthems that speak to the desire to win, recover, and survive through Christ. A community minded leader with a heart for the people in the community he lives in, Pastor Mike, Jr. is once again stepping up to the plate and clearing another $1 Million in medical debt for the Birmingham community!