Seven time Stellar Award-winning gospel icon, VaShawn Mitchell has just released the second single from his upcoming album, entitled, “Work Together”. This follows the first single “See the Goodness” featuring Donnie McClurkin that is currently growing on Billboard. Inspired by the famous scripture Romans 8:28, the song is an up-tempo groove that reminds listeners that “all things work together work together for my good.”
In his own words, Mitchell says, “This song is an important part of this project, Chapter X, because it is meant to encourage, inspire, and uplift the listener. After going through seasons of turmoil and the unknown over the past few years, it’s important to remember that regardless of what it looks like, all things work together for them that love The Lord!” He continues, “…and not only does it work together, the hook of the song says it’s working right now!”
“Work Together” is now available to be streamed on all digital streaming platforms.
Gospel legendary singer, VaShawn Mitchell hosted an incredible live recording at the Sound Board in Detroit Motor City Casino. Fans were lined up hours in advance full of anticipation of what was to come. The show was hosted by Detroit native actor, songwriter and social media influencer Jor’el Quinn with special performing guests including Donnie McClurkin, Jekalyn Carr, Lisa Page Brooks and Shana Wilson. Ron Poindexter directed the heavenly chorus of twelve singers and continued to raise the bar on his own solo feature. Other special guests in attendance include Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Bebe Winans, actor Darius McCrary, BET ‘Sunday Best’ alum Clifton Ross III, and Grammy-nominated producer J. Drew Sheard II.
Throughout the concert, audience members were enthralled in a trance of praise and worship, ballads, as well as praise breaks that had everyone on their feet. When speaking to concertgoers, people referred to the experience as “the best record so far” and “the best time I’ve had in a long time”. One person even claimed, “This record is going to take over the industry next year!” All in all, no one left disappointed. The concert also concluded with a call for salvation where individuals were lead to Christ.
When asked about the concert, Mitchell says, “Wow what an incredible night! I pray that lives were changed and the people were blessed by the ministry that took place today.” He continues, “as long as God gets the glory, I’m blessed to be the instrument he chose to use to touch someone’s heart in a way they’ve never felt God before.”
Mitchell’s new album, ‘Chapter X’ is set to release in early 2023 on all digital streaming platforms.
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
GRAMMY® Award nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, VaShawn Mitchell, has marked a new milestone in his career. He claims the top spot on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending July 31, 2021, with the joyous, self-penned, “Lifted Up” (VMan Entertainment / Tyscot / Fair Trade Services).
Ironically, the song displaced last week’s No. 1 hit, “I’m Not Ashamed” by Monica Lisa Stevenson and Paul Porter, which was also written by Mitchell. “I’ve always prayed to God that He would allow me to write, produce, and sing songs that can live a long time and reach the heart and soul of the listeners, so I’m really humbled that both of these songs are resonating with the gospel audience,” he says.
Mitchell’s recent chart successes are just a couple reminders of his rich cache of compositions. Many of his fans, may not realize that he wrote the big radio smashes “One More Chance” for Ricky Dillard & New G and Bishop Larry Trotter’s “It’s Only A Test.” Aside from composing many of his own big hit recordings such as “He Got Up” and “Turning Around for Me,” he’s also written songs that have been recorded by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, The Rance Allen Group, Bill & Gloria Gaither, Smokie Norful, and Maverick City, among others. In the meantime, Mitchell is currently composing new music and plans to record a live concert album in the fall.
“Lifted Up” is Mitchell’s third No. 1 Billboard Gospel Airplay chart hit as a recording artist. He previously reached the top with “Nobody Greater” in 2010 and “Joy” in 2017.
American gospel artist Vashawn Mitchell offers third single Anything Is Possible off highly anticipated ELEMENTS album.
Anything Is Possible is an upbeat call and response piece, lined by the Stellar winning artist professing “Anything is possible when we praise”, irrefutably quite a number of us need that reminder given how the tides of life can be atimes.
Prior to Anything Is Possible, Vashawn Mitchell has enjoyed the approbation of fans and music enthusiasts from Wind Of God & God Can Do Anything. ELEMENTS is promised to be a stunner!!!
Anything is possible Say (Anything is possible) When we praise Him (When we praise Him)
Anything is possible
Say (Anything is possible)
When we lift Him up
(When we lift Him up)
Anything is possible
(Anything is possible)
When we praise Him
(When we praise Him)
Anything is possible
Say (Anything is possible)
When we lift Him up
(When we lift Him up)
Nothing’s impossible
Say (Nothing’s impossible)
Say (Nothing’s impossible)
(Nothing’s impossible)
Nothing’s impossible
(Nothing’s impossible)
When we praise Him
Anything is possible
Say (Anything is possible)
When we praise Him
(When we praise Him)
Anything is possible
(Anything is possible)
When we lift Him up
(When we lift Him up)
Anything is possible
(Anything is possible)
When we praise Him
Say (When we praise Him)
Anything is possible
(Anything is possible)
When we lift Him up
(When we lift Him up)
Say nothing’s impossible
(Nothing’s impossible)
Nothing is impossible
(Nothing’s impossible)
All things are possible with God
(Nothing’s impossible)
(Nothing’s impossible)
Nothing’s impossible
(Nothing’s impossible)
(Nothing’s impossible)
Nothing’s impossible
(Nothing’s impossible)
(Nothing’s impossible)
Nothing’s impossible
(Nothing’s impossible)
(Nothing’s impossible)
(Nothing’s impossible)
(When we praise him)
Will you help me
(Praise Him)
Will you help me
(Praise Him)
Somebody oughta
(Praise Him)
Help me praise Him, yeah
(Praise Him)
Just clap your hands
(Praise Him)
And do your dance, yeah
(Praise Him)
Lift up the name of Jesus
(Praise Him)
And praise Him
(Praise Him)
Will you help me
(Praise Him)
Help me praise Him
(Praise Him)
From the rising of the sun
(Praise Him)
To the setting of the same
(Praise Him)
Will you help me
(Praise Him)
Help me praise Him
(Praise Him)
Somebody oughta
(Praise Him)
Help me praise Him yeah
(Praise Him)
Will you lift Him
(Higher)
Will you lift Him
(Higher)
Lift Him higher
(Higher)
Lift Him higher
(Higher)
For He’s worthy
(Worthy)
Of the glory yeah
(Worthy)
Worthy of the honor
(Worthy)
My God is
(Worthy)
Will you help me
(Praise Him)
Help me praise Him
(Praise Him)
Lift up your voice
(Praise Him)
Lift up your sound
(Praise Him)
For He’s worthy
(Worthy)
Yes He is
(Worthy)
My God is worthy
(Worthy)
He is worthy
(Worthy)
Wanna praise Him
(Praise Him)
Praise Him all day
(Praise Him)
Lord Jesus praise Him
(Praise Him)
Praise Him
(Praise Him)
Lift up your hands
(Higher)
All ye gates
(Higher)
And be ye lifted up
(Higher)
The everlasting Lord
(Higher)
King of Glory
(Higher)
Shall come in
(Higher)
The King of Glory
(Higher)
Shall make His presences known
(Higher)
Who is this King of Glory
(Higher)
The Lord strong and mighty
(Higher)
You are mighty in battle
(Higher)
You are mighty in battle
(Higher)
Nothing (Nothing’s impossible) Nothing (Nothing’s impossible) (Nothing’s impossible) Nothing (Nothing’s impossible) (Nothing’s impossible) When we praise Him
American gospel artist Vashawn Mitchell offers sophomore single Wind Of God barely months after the success of his chart topping single “God Can Do Anything” off his forthcoming album.
“Wind Of God” is a sweeping ballad about the boundless reach of God. With words of strength and praise, Mitchell sings about God’s breakthroughs, and inexplicable miracles.
There’s something about the wind of God that changes everything, We have no need to fear or dread seasons of change when we know that the Wind of God is moving on our behalf and it will all work together for our good. I wrote this song to provide hope to the listener as they bravely face their daily lives.
Vashawn Mitchell
The Grammy Nominated artist has been building momentum to his eagerly awaited album “ELEMENTS”; A milestone in his endearing music career.
Indeed the Wind Of God changes everything, We definitely ain’t recovering from this soon.
The wind of God is blowing my way I don’t know where it’s coming from But it’s headed in my direction There’s something about the wind of God That changes everything
And it’s blowing my way Blowing my way
Oceans are lifted and mountains destroyed When the wind of God blows The enemy’s defeated and dry bones live When the wind of God blows All of my problems are carried away When the wind of God blows And everything will be ok When the wind of God blows
And it’s blowing my way Blowing my way
The wind is blowing I feel breakthrough The wind is blowing I feel miracles The wind is blowing Hallelujah
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
American gospel music aced songwriter and producer Vashawn Mitchell delivers fresh single “God Can Do Anything” off forthcoming album ELEMENTS.
The “Nobody Greater” exponent aims at making a tribute to his 20-year career in the in the industry with the ELEMENTS album. The prolific vocalist has never dwindled in being a blessing, having racked 8 powerful albums which garnered multiple stellar awards, Dove Awards and even Two Grammy Nominations.
‘God Can Do Anything’ the song emphasizes God’s ability to overwhelm and amaze us with his grace, love and mercy which are the most essential elements we need in our daily lives.
