Welcome to February 2015 Week 1

The SoulProsper Radio Tribute to Andraé Crouch

Pastor Crouch recently suffered with health issues and was forced to cancel the "Let the Church Say Amen" tour mere days before its start. The tour regained its bearings, and announced new dates as Pastor Crouch seemed to return to better health. He'd been sidelined with many a health issue as of late but fans and friends continued in steadfast prayer for such a pioneer, the father of contemporary gospel.

As the gospel community and music world at large struggle to come to grips with this tremendous loss, Pastor Crouch's words eulogize him..."God has spoken, let the church say amen..."

Pastor Crouch sang about the real life power of an encounter with Jesus Christ and Christ's impact on his life. Through it all, his career spanned decades, inspired millions and led many more to Christ.

Many will remember Andraé Crouch for his impact on their life. Where were you when you first heard an Andraé Crouch song? Whether you were in a crowded stadium at a Billy Graham Crusade, watching him in concert on the Trinity Broadcast Network, spinning his records on your home stereo or riding in the car listening to him on the radio, Crouch's music stayed with you from the first moment you heard it.

Pastor Crouch wrote music that made the whole world sing...about Jesus! There's not one demographic on the face of the earth Andrae Crouch's 'Jesus music' hasn't reached. Over the years Pastor Crouch's "Disciples" looked just like his audience, mixed. He found a way to build a bridge from Christ to every believer! No matter where you were from, or what you looked like he made you understand more about where you're going...home,and soon!


The world may never really know the full impact of Crouch's ministry. Artists from all over drew inspiration from him, for varying reasons. Crouch worked with many and through his unique humility blessed artists of all stature in gospel music, even indie artists. Calculating Crouch's true impact...only Heaven knows!


Artists featured on this show: Stephen B. Steward, Tye Tribbett, Andrae Crouch, Karen Clark-Sheard feat. Mary Mary and Larry Clark feat. Twinkie Clark

Read Fred's Articles on the late Pastor Andraé Crouch

2015 SUPER BOWL GOSPEL CELEBRATION

Covering the 2015 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, Derrick Day and Donovan Espree (West/Southwest Correspondents) were fantastic! Donovan photographed the event and Bishop Day worked the red carpet. Here are two of his wonderful interviews with Mali Music and Dewayne Woods. 

LET'S TALK GOSPEL CONFERENCE CALL



Join me on the Let's Talk Gospel Conference Call each Tuesday night. Invaluable information is shared from top industry insiders. The Indie Music Journey does NOT have to be taken alone. Call in and save yourself the struggle, call in info is on the flyer. Any of you going to the 2015 Stellar Gospel Music Awards? Don't miss the LTG Showcase during Stellar Weekend.

Did you read this about Kirk Franklin?

“Our music doesn’t affect people the way it used to. It doesn’t create movements like it did during Andrae’s time. Is it because today’s worship leader is too busy trying to get the record deal, the applause, a higher church salary, and that crossover song? [The guilt is all over my hands, people!]” -Kirk Franklin
Read Fred's response to Kirk's quote: here.

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SMG Friend, Stephen B. Steward to be Featured on Bobby Jones Gospel
New artist Stephen B. Steward, protégé of the late gospel legendAndraé Crouch, shares his time, talents, and testimony in a “must see” feature found in the 2015 Winter Edition of Epitome Magazine. After a successful career in law enforcement for over 20 years and as a forward-thinking entrepreneur (owning Subway franchises), Steward methodically began to chart his path into the gospel music industry in 2012 and dived head-long into the second phase of his life.


Stephen B. Steward will appear on an upcoming episode of BET's Bobby Jones Gospel Show on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 9am EST / 8am CST performing his emotionally driven single "Purify My Soul."

Gladys Knight "Where My Heart Belongs" wins NAACP Image Award