RCA Inspiration's release of gospel trailblazer Deitrick Haddon's twelfth studio album, "R.E.D. (Restoring Everything Damaged)" debuts at #1 onBillboard's Top Gospel Albums Chart, #96 on the Top Digital Chart and landed at #71 onBillboard's Top 200 after its first week. The lead single from R.E.D., "Have Your Way," is currently at #11 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Song Chart and finished the week at #2 on iTunes. R.E.D. opening at the top of the charts continues a trend for Haddon whose previous RCA Inspiration release, "Church On The Moon," also debuted at #1 (2011). What makes Haddon's music so appealing to today's progressive Christian audience is his masterful ability to seamlessly channel secular music styles into a faith-based format. Pop, rock, soul and funk music enhance the impact of his songs like R.E.D.'s infectious "God @ Work," the soulful praises of "Victory", "Feel a Breakthrough," and the straight up Al Green-influenced "A Little Prayer." Helping to push his album to the Gospel Chart's top spot, last week Haddon completed an eight city R.E.D. promotional tour with stops in Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago and Detroit. With R.E.D. well underway, Haddon will now turn some if his attention to the new docu-series "Preachers of LA," which is set to premiere on the Oxygen Network in October. Haddon, who stars in the series, is also an executive producer on the project. The R.E.D. metaphor and its message of redemption are consistent throughout the album that is available in a standard 12-song set and an expanded "Deluxe Edition" featuring five bonus tracks. But the heart of R.E.D. is Haddon's unfailing desire to offer his faithful fan base a window into his most intimate thoughts and feelings. "I want people to know that I'm not making music to fit a format or make church people happy," says Haddon. "I am making music that reflects my experience on the planet Earth as a Christian."
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Sunday Best Season five standout, Danetra Moore joins the rest of the Tyscot family on this encouraging new compilation, GOD CARES FOR U. Filled with music from award-winning songwriters and artists, "GOD CARES FOR U" is an AMAZING collection where you'll find music from Anthony Brown & group therAPy, VaShawn Mitchell, The Rance Allen Group and more ALL ON ONE ALBUM! Danetra contributes her magnificent vocals on the lead radio single, "ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY". Listeners who couldn't get enough of Ms. Moore during her Sunday Best run, will be THRILLED to hear NEW music from this gospel star in the making. At 4:38, "ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY" is a soul-laced, mid-tempo track that will encourage your audience on those 'not-so-good' days to keep their heads held high. With all that's going on in the world, your listeners NEED to hear a song like, "ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY". *Listen below as Ms. Moore speaks with Fred Willis about the amazing journey from Sunday Best to her awesome recording deal with Tyscot Records.* Gospel Music Heritage month is shaping up to be a spectacular one for Anthony Brown & group therAPy. Not only are they still reeling over their first-ever Dove Award nomination but the group just discovered a new reason to celebrate as their lead single "Testimony" is the longest running current Top 10 gospel radio single in the nation! Since entering the Top 10 of the Hot Gospel Songs Chart (Billboard issue date November 10, 2012) "Testimony" has been able to maintain its Top 10 status for an incredible forty-six (46) consecutive weeks. In addition, this single also holds the distinction of being the "overall" longest running current single on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs (Top 30) Chart, racking up a successive 62-week run! "This is no easy feat, especially for a new artist, as there have been a string of powerful hits at radio. Yet, "Testimony" continues to capture audiences with its undeniably catchy hook, danceable groove, and impeccable vocals," said Jeff Hargrove, VP of Radio Promotions for Tyscot Music & Entertainment, "I'm also certain that their follow up single "Do It Again" will continue to establish Anthony Brown & group therAPy as one of the industry's new young stars". It's safe to say that listeners cannot get enough of this blazing single! Their demand is also evident on YouTube as views for the concept video are surging towards the 200,000 mark. Tyscot celebrates an incredible milestone achievement of its breakout act!
Tyscot Music & Entertainment president Bryant Scott, expressed his elation over this monumental milestone: "Anthony Brown & group therAPy have an awesome anointing. I knew that Testimony was destined for greatness the first time I heard it. And the amazing thing is that there is so much more to be discovered because their album is full of great songs," said Scott.
"When you have this type of success with radio and the people, it is a great responsibility for the artist to continue to deliver great material," said Tyscot A&R Director Sidney Scott, "with such an amazing project I truly believe that Anthony Brown & group therAPy have the makings of a very bright future in this business." In spite of the massive success of their first single, the group does not see this as an opportunity to relax; quite the contrary! Anthony Brown & group therAPy are revving things up in order to keep the momentum going. Currently, they are hitting the road promoting their self-titled album as well as introducing audiences to their follow-up single "Do It Again". To see when Anthony Brown & group therAPy will be in your city, please visit www.ajblive.com. The group's debut, Dove Award nominated project is available in stores and online. Ever wish there was an industry insider willing to share 'what it takes' to make it in the industry or how the industry works? Don't you hate it when you show up to an audition without the essentials? Looking for radio airplay but not really sure why people should listen to your music? A singular answer has been given in the person of and with the expertise of one Andrea Williams. Gospel industry veteran Andrea Williams is sharing unique insight for success in the gospel music industry with independent/aspiring artists and executives via social media. The recording industry has undergone a facelift as of late but many core facets remain the same. These tenets relate to personal integrity, accountability and overall preparedness for the rigors of ministry in the gospel music industry. Many of them are simple in their approach, mere reminders to remain faithful and steadfast in the pursuit of next level ministry and to approach the industry with biblical integrity at all times. Many others are rooted in entertainment industry protocol and contain success nuggets that unlock greater potential in each aspiring artist. Each Monday, Williams will share a tip aimed at aspiring artists to help them better prepare to enter the next dimension of music ministry and the recording industry. This week, Williams shared tip number 26. The tips are snippets from her forthcoming book titled “Live the Life You Sing About”. Andrea Williams is an industry veteran and has extensive experience on all sides of the gospel industry. Her working knowledge of today’s entertainment industry is boundless and she shares her wealth of knowledge with gospel legends, industry heavyweights and aspiring artists with ease and an earnest desire for their future success. To find out more about the Spiritual Artist Development Series, follow Andrea on facebook and twitter. Spiritual Artist Development Series Tip #26: We use the word “anointing” a lot in the Gospel music industry. We say that this singer or that instrumentalist is anointed. But what is anointing, really? Well, it’s not goose bumps. And it has nothing to do with the vocal quality and exceptional gifting of a musician. The term initially comes from the pouring of oil during a religious ceremony. But the more popular meaning has to do with the Spirit. To be anointed is to be blessed by the Holy Spirit to do the work of ministry. It’s that something special, that almost unexplainable thing that people know is present. When you’re anointed, it’s like God pulls up a chair and sits in the middle of the room. Where God is, His oil is. In other words, if you are anointed, then those in proximity to you should be dripping in the oil of God. Do people feel the presence of God when you sing? When you play, are people healed? Do chains fall off when you begin to minister? Scripture says that the anointing destroys yokes. After you minister, deliverance should be in the room. Aim to have the anointing in your ministry. Otherwise, it’s just sounding brass and tinkling cymbals. Recent Dove Award nominees, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, will be a part of the spectacular line up at this year's Unity In the Community Day Outdoor Music Festival in Raleigh, NC. The group will wow the crowd with tunes from their latest project including the current radio single, "Do It Again" and their hit song "Testimony". If you haven't heard their latest single, check out this lyric video for "Do It Again": http://youtu.be/r3tDA89Vrng Unity In the Community Day Outdoor Music Festival will be held on the grounds of North Carolina State University from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about this event, please visit: http://thelightnc.com/9173246/paul-porter-to-perform-at-unity-in-the-community-day-2013/ Can't make it to Raleigh, NC? Don't worry. Visit www.ajblive.com to see when Anthony Brown & group therAPy will be in a city near you. To schedule an interview, please contact: Shaamora Harden - (317) 495 - 3544 / sharden@tyscot.com Sidney Scott - (310) 213 - 9005 / sidneylscott@gmail.com Between running his grandfather's foundation, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But then he discovers his late grandfather's journal and is transported back into Red Stevens' incredible rags-to-riches life. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover THE ULTIMATE LIFE. This film reminds us some things are worth more than money! Starring: Bill Cobbs,Peter Fonda, Lee Meriwether, Ali Hillis and Logan Bartholomew and is directed by Michael Landon, Jr.; the movie is a limited release and for theatre locations, follow this link. Pastors and ministry leaders can download "The Ultimate Life" sermon package here. Local Note:Look out for DFW entertainer David Mann in his role as Hobo Joe. Congratulations to David on his role in yet another feature film. You can also hear his wife, Tamela on the movie's soundtrack singing "One Life"
Bishop Jerry L. Maynard & The Cathedral of Praise Choir Celebrate Two Dove Award Nominations9/3/2013 The vibrant Cathedral Of Praise Church Choir from Nashville, TN, under the pastoral leadership of Bishop Jerry L. Maynard, released their inaugural CD last fall which landed on Billboard's Top Gospel Chart at #10. Bishop Jerry Maynard Presents The Cathedral Of Praise Choir, on Maynard's own Jelama Records, has now garnered two Dove Award Nominations - Traditional Gospel Album of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year ("Just Believe"). The high-spirited radio single "Just Believe" quickly became a favorite at gospel radio and a Top 30 Gospel radio chart hit. Noted vocalist Michelle Prather (Kurt Carr Singers and Kevin Davidson & the Voices) is the powerful lead on the single. Bishop Jerry Maynard Presents The Cathedral of Praise Choir was produced by Phil Hughley and Elvin “Kiko” Negron and directed by talented songstress Kyla Jade. This project of powerful praise anthems, worship music and church choir selections also features a dynamic line up of guest appearances from Don Moen, Nia Allen, Candy West, Pam Crawford and Durward Davis. The 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominee categories can be found at www.doveawardsvoting.com/nominees. The show will be broadcast on Monday, October 21st at 8:00ET exclusively on the UP! Television Network. Voting for the final winners will run from September 3rd through September 24th. Gospel Artist Conrad Miller Encourages Believers To "Lift Your Voices" With Brand New Single9/3/2013 Throughout the Psalms, Scripture declares that we should "lift our voices". Millcon Music Ministries Recording Artist Conrad Miller is taking that mandate literally and encouraging other believers to do the same. "Lift Your Voices" is the brand new single from the artist's sophomore release, Keep Pressing. Penned by the singer himself, the track is an up-tempo, uplifting song. "Lift Your Voices" showcases dynamic horn and percussion sections, and a musical vibe from "back in the day" - thanks to the production expertise of GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award Winner Steven Ford. "The song was born out of a spontaneous need to praise," recounts Miller. "There are times when I feel the need to just give God a shout, a praise. In the Bible during David's toughest times, he kept pressing and encouraging himself in the Lord with a praise and a song. When life gets rough, you'd be surprised how a shout to God or a song sung to the Lord can help bring you out." The new single is one of ten songs from Miller's second CD, Keep Pressing. With a goal of inspiring all within earshot, the new record is a testament to the artist's perseverance and is a declaration of survival. Keep Pressing contains a mix of soulful, heart-stirring songs including "He'll Never Let You Down", "Our Prayer" and the inspirational title tune, "Keep Pressing". Radio has been embracing the current single, "I Need You", a memorable track about the singer's desperate need for God. Other tracks on Keep Pressing include tasteful renditions of "Amazing Grace" and "Center of My Joy" as well as new songs like "Just Because He Loves You" and "I'm Living". For more information on Conrad Miller, log on to www.ConradMilerMusic.com. Connect with Conrad on Facebook and Twitter (@ConradMillcon). |
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