All in One is also Sheard’s first CD on her own label, Karew Records. “This has been a dream of mine for seven years,” she says of the new enterprise that is distributed by EMI Gospel. “We’ve been on record company after record company. You get under these companies and they don’t know you like you know yourself. They are making the decisions and I said, ‘God, one day I’m going to have my own record company and make my own decisions.’ I have my family on my record company but I’m going to be reaching out to young people to help pursue their dreams too because there are so many talented artists out there who have not been heard yet.”

The label is run by Sheard and her husband, J. Drew Sheard (Pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional C.O.G.I.C. in Detroit). “What my mother said on her dying bed is ‘I want you all to keep going no matter how old you get,’” Sheard recalls. “My husband is the engine behind this car in pursing my dream. I’m also collaborating with my son, J. Drew. It’s like the next generation of this family is taking its place. It’s like God hasn’t forgotten about us and is continuing this legacy that started with my mom.”

Over five million listeners tune in to hear Yolanda Adams’ “Points of Power,” a segment in her daily radio show that inspires people by applying biblical truths to present-day realities. In her first book, Yolanda Adams transfers that winning segment into a reader’s delight. In this highly accessible manual for daily living, she shares stories from her and others’s personal experiences, showing readers how to access God’s love and grace in their modern world and troubles. By revealing how Yolanda and other human beings have transcended the world’s difficulties, POINTS OF POWER empowers readers to face trouble with confidence in the God who never fails.

There is a new sound in the earth. Pastor Jackie McCullough and The International Gathering at Beth Rapha present “A New Sound”!

This explosive, dynamic, spontaneous worship experience from Beth Rapha is anointed to penetrate atheism, agnosticism and the anti-Christ agenda. It was a kairos moment in time where the sound of the Lord was present in Beth Rapha to heal, to comfort, to challenge, to deliver, to edify, to transform.

As you lend your ear and your heart to this consecrated, dedicated warfare sound of Pentecost, you will experience the same. “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” (Revelation 2:29). Now at www.jackiemccullough.org!

She gives the song its full justice in her wonderful arrangement. I love her vocal tone,  versatility and authority in ministry!

Growing up in a musical family, Meaghan had a heart after music even as a young child. Meaghan’s foundational teaching both spiritually and musically stem from The New Jerusalem Cathedral C.O.G.I.C. where she was an active member of the NJC choir.

Though Meaghan had what some people would consider in the music industry, a late start, she has since had the opportunity to travel all over the world and has accompanied such artist as Levi “Too” King, Oscar Williams, John Legend, Elisa Tour(Italy, Paris) Darryl Coley, Karen Clark Sheard, Kiki Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Timothy Wright, Doobie Powell, Lashaun Pace, Jonathan Nelson, Angela Spivey, Shea Norman, Kirk Franklin, JMoss, Pastor Donnie McClurkin and a host of others both local and international.

With influences such as her Mother, Levi “Too” King, Tramaine Hawkins, Cecilia Beasley, Lady Eneazer Moore, Mary Rich, The Late Great Reuben Williams II, her church family (Power Of Change Christian Center), The Late Nathan Simmons, her family and her friends, she is inspired to make music to encourage the soul. Her first solo project is entitled, “Bless You God.”  Enjoy this sample of her vocal prowess with Pastor Donnie McClurkin from Youtube!

It is a classic scenario – artist meets muse and an unstoppable creative relationship is born.  In this case, it is genius producer, Donald Lawrence meets legendary vocalist, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and the result is pure brilliance. THE EXPERIENCE is a back-to-basics, wonderfully musical album that harkens back to a time when Armstrong’s vocals reigned.

Armstrong’s history as a premiere vocalist in Gospel music is well known – a multiple Grammy Award nominee and Stellar Award winner, Armstrong was on the forefront of bringing R&B styling to modern contemporary Gospel.   From her very first release, “Peace Be Still” in 1984 it was Armstrong’s relationship with the late great Thomas Whitfield that brought out the spectacular voice that Armstrong possesses.  Fast forward to today and fans will hear how Lawrence brings out that x-factor quality in Armstrong that sets THE EXPERIENCE above the fray.

“If I have anything to do with it, I will always work with Donald … if you find a good thing you have to hang on to it,” Armstrong says laughingly.  “There is no doubt that Donald Lawrence is the one … it’s more than just his musical genius, he was so humble and was attentive to what I needed, he made me feel so comfortable that I was relaxed and trusted him.”

The professor in Lawrence took a studious approach to the recording. “Before we ever set foot in a studio or started working together, Donald told me ‘I’ve listened to you, studied you, researched you … I got you.  I want you to relax and give me the old Vanessa’ and just then, I felt like Thomas came back … Donald was able to capture me like Thomas did.   I honestly have never been so relaxed and at ease as I was at the recording,” she explained.

THE EXPERIENCE is unerringly Gospel music – a powerful and musical collection of songs that all lift up the name of Jesus.   It is back to the basics gospel music that offers praise, joy and inspiration.  The CD is tried and true Vanessa Bell Armstrong.  Recorded live in Chicago, IL the heart of the album is church friendly signature Armstrong vocals coupled with tight musical production.

The album opens up with the classic Armstrong song “What’s He Done For Me,” which she delivers effortlessly and marvelously and proves to be both timely and timeless as she reaches a whole new audience with her past hits.  Other favorites include “You Bring Out The Best In Me,” an amazing duet with Rance Allen; and ultra-soulful “Any Way You Bless Me.”

The first single, “Good News,” is definitively Gospel.  “It is a song that is what we all really sing about which is the good news of Jesus Christ,” said Armstrong. “It talks about how we all go through our situations all week and when Sunday rolls around we hear the good news in church and it’s just what we need at the right time.  Donald added the vamp … ‘prayer still works’ and that’s the core – prayer is what makes things right.”

“Donald told me that he envisioned what he wanted to do on this album a long time ago” explained Armstrong.  “‘Good News’ was actually an old Aretha Franklin song that Lawrence heard and kept for years for me. He said he wanted to hold on to it until he had the opportunity to work with me.”

Other highlights include “The Greatest Power” a commanding praise anthem and “Help,” a pretty R&B styled ballad that Armstrong emotionally connects.  “I thought about my son (who has multiple sclerosis) and how he doesn’t know what else to do but say God help me… it is also a song that is appropriate for right now.  A lot people have lost things – financially – and are just crying out to God for help.”

Armstrong penned a special tribute for her son “I Will Praise You,” a small praise song with a soft acoustic guitar that simply says “through my heartache, through my storm it’s you whom I adore.”   “I was inspired by my son who is going through so much … his body is being ravaged by the illness, but his spirit is so strong.  He can’t stand up but he still praises God; he’s heartbroken but is still saying I adore you Jesus.”

The title, THE EXPERIENCE, came out of a conversation with Lawrence. “Donald had really taken the time to study my life and understand the things I had been through.  He said it’s been a real experience for you … and I thought that’s what we should name the album – it’s my experience; my story. The message I wanted people to hear most of all is that prayer and praise are the only way out. THE EXPERIENCE is about experiencing God to find that joy and peace.”

BeBe & CeCe Winans

25 years after they first started making music together, brother/sister duo BeBe & CeCe Winans, part of the gospel singing Winans family and one of the most successful gospel-based acts of all time, are joining forces again for their first new music and tours in over a decade. This reunion is comparable in the R&B and Christian music scenes to last year’s rock reunions of The Police, Genesis, and Van Halen.
As a duo, BeBe & CeCe have had 12 charting R&B singles and numerous 1 singles on Christian, AC and CHR radio including “Addictive Love” and their remake of the Staples Singers classic “I’ll Take You There”. They have had numerous gold and platinum albums both as a duo and as solo artists.

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BeBe & CeCe are always welcome on the biggest TV shows and specials that feature entertainment. They garner big airplay in gospel and when appropriate R&B radio. They are both media darlings and critics favorites. The biggest names in the world of music, media, politics, and pop culture are among their biggest fans and often provide special opportunities that would be unheard of for most other recording artists.

Their accolades include numerous gold & platinum albums, a total of 10 Grammy awards, several Dove Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train and Stellar Awards.

Adrianne spent her formative years developing her gifts by singing at conventions, in churches, plays, and in talent shows. After completing her undergraduate education in marketing, she immediately began performing on local music projects with SoulLinQ Productions artists, which gave way for her to work on her debut album HTHAELHH- He That Hath An Ear, Let Him Hear.

Upon its release, HTHAELHH quickly became and independent success. The album garnered the rare combination of critical acclaim, popularity with consumers and respect from established industry artists. Drawing from the gospel, hip-hop, r&b, and neo-soul genres, Archie was able to gracefully reach a wide range of listeners. Adrianne’s albums HTHAELLH and Warm Winter, a seasonal album released in the 2006, have been best sellers with many online retailers. HTHAELHH currently holds the record for best selling neo-soul album on CDBaby.com.

Also, Adrianne received both the Best New Artist and Best Female Artist awards from the Urban Gospel Alliance for this project and picked up a deserving 5 star rating from Gospel Today Magazine and iTunes. Adrianne’s work remains to be a staple in the music industry and these acclamations attest to the relevance and longevity of Ms. Archie’s music.

Adrianne’s new release, “HSMS-Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength,” is evolution to the fullest. Taking its name from Luke 10:27 which reads: He answered: “Love the Lord your God with all our heart and with all your soul, and with all you strength and with all your mind, Love your neighbor as yourself.” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” is a call to wholistic living through healthy relationships with both God and man. Slightly off the scene but not off track, for the past 3 years, Adrianne has studied this closely in seminary receiving a Masters of Arts in Christian Education in the fall of 2009 while also serving as a ministry leader at her local church.

Adrianne has once again teamed up with long time producer Joel Goodwin to create this 3rd album. The music and lyrics reflect the HSMS theme by utilizing musical genres such as soul, pop, hip-hop, jazz, r&b, and contemporary Christian, to reflect such life settings as the church, social outings, traveling, exercising and relaxation. Adrianne refers to this as music for the car, crib, club, cardio, and church.

Early anticipation and reviews for the release of HSMS indicate that Adrianne is on to something huge and the limitations that are usually placed on artists will be met and surpassed by far. Now that those with “ears have heard, they will respond in love to God and man, with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.

She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s Oh Drama! as well as a regular relationship segment on WGN Morning News. She has graced the cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman Precious Times, The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has been a contributing writer for Spirit Led Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been featured in articles in Shine, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and The New York Times.

Following several successful years in an award-winning advertising career as an art director/writer/producer (her clients included Coca-Cola USA, McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, GMC and Ford Motor Company), Michelle suffered a devastating leg injury after being hit by a car. For her the accident was a spiritual turning point, a wake up call to embrace her purpose and fulfill her destiny. These bedridden months gave birth to her first bestseller, “What to Do Until Love Finds You.” Since then Michelle has emerged as a highly-respected author, speaker and singer, reaching a diverse audience nationally and internationally. Crossing denominational lines, addressing secular audiences, as well as addressing men and women from every walk of life, Michelle is known for “keeping it real.” She addresses real-life issues with candor and wit, and the hard questions with sensitivity and empathy. This merits her reputation as a relationship and life empowerment coach, crossing the great divide and sharing keys that lead to reconciliation between the sexes.

Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based in timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective principles that will help her audience to navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living and loving to their fullest potential.