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Lifestyle
‘How Sweet the Sound’ Two Continent 2024 Competition
Powerhouse gospel music competition “How Sweet the Sound” is expanding its global footprint with two signature live events this year. Contestants will vie for top titles and cash prizes in diverse categories spanning music, dance and spoken word at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on June 1st, at 8 pm and at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 20th,…
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Music
UB Gospel Moment: Zak Williams & 1Akord’s New Release ‘Unpredictable God’
The fast-growing Enon Music Group (EMG) is establishing themselves as the new exemplary model of indie record labels. With Stellar Award nominated choirs and Billboard chart-topping albums and singles, EMG continues to release the most dynamic choirs, soulful soloist and original and innovative music from today’s favorite artists and tomorrow’s most promising hitmakers. Their newest label signee Zak Williams and…
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News
BET’s ’20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration’ – February 2nd
Returning to BET Networks for the sixth consecutive year on February 2, 2019, The 20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will be hosted by National radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The annual NFL-Sanctioned event will take place during Super Bowl LIII week, filming in front of a live audience on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Atlanta Symphony Hall. The…
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Music
Shirley Caesar’s New Single “It’s Alright, It’s OK” feat. Anthony Hamilton
The Reigning Queen of Gospel, 11-time GRAMMY®-winning legend Shirley Caesar creates another unforgettable hit with the debut of her new single “It’s Alright, It’s Ok” (feat. Anthony Hamilton), bringing her acclaimed rich voice and powerful talents in ministry to fire up the spirits of music lovers everywhere. “It’s Alright, It’s Ok” (feat. Anthony Hamilton) is the first single from her…
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Films
Legendary Mavis Staples Preps New Release & HBO Life Story “Mavis!”
Mavis Staples has been a soul and gospel music legend for more than 50 years. Her work fronting the legendary Staples Singers defined the sound of politically-committed soul and influenced generations of musicians. As a solo artist in her own right she has helped to define much of what is righteous and soulful in American music. With Livin’ On A…
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News
Dr. Bobby Jones Announces the End of “Bobby Jones Gospel” After 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Bobby Jones has decided to end his long running weekly program, “Bobby Jones Gospel.” At BET’s UPFRONT presentation, BET Networks announced that it will tape the 35th and final season of “Bobby Jones Gospel,” cable television’s longest running original series. With todays biggest Gospel artists having their first television performance on “Bobby Jones Gospel,” Kirk Franklin…
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First Look
UB First Look: Gospel Group The Showers – New Album Available April 21st
Comprised of ten real life siblings, The Showers are the latest family collective to take the gospel music scene by storm. Quickly likened to the genre’s prized family acts The Winans, The Hawkins, and more, the Louisiana natives first gained notoriety aboard the success of their top-selling 2009 independent debut album ‘Hear My Prayer’. Going on to land the group…
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Interviews
UB Interview: J. Moss Talks “Grown Folks Gospel” – Available Now
J Moss has, almost invisibly, become one of the most powerful forces in modern Gospel and Soul music. Combining traditional spiritual messages with modern arrangements and hip hop beats, J Moss has performed groundbreaking work with Trin-i-Tee 5:7, Hezekiah Walker, Michelle Williams (of Destiny’s Child) and has helped others bring an accessible style of Gospel music to general Urban audiences.…
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Interviews
UB Interview: Jessica Reedy Talks “Transparent”
Jessica Reedy has become a much sought after vocalist since making her appearance on the BET Reality Competition, “Sunday Best” in 2009. Although Ms. Reedy didn’t take home the winning prize from the hit TV show, she has become a fan favorite and has given the fans exactly what they wished for. Her debut album “From The Heart“, which featured…
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New Releases
Jessica Reedy to Release Long Awaited Album “Transparent” on November 11th
Jessica Reedy has become a much sought after vocalist since making her appearance on the BET Reality Competition, “Sunday Best” in 2009. Although Ms. Reedy didn’t take home the winning prize from the hit TV show, she has become a fan favorite and has given the fans exactly what they wished for. Her debut album “From The Heart“, which featured…
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