Gospel & Entertainment

The 38th Annual Stellar Awards

Las Vegas was again where the “Whose Who’s” of the Gospel Music Industry gathered to celebrate this year’s accomplishments in gospel music. The hosts of the night were Jonathan McReynold & Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the show openers this year were Pastor Mike Jr & Kierra Sheard Kelly performing their hit single “Winning”, once again he did a major sweep of 8 winnings including Song of The Year, other multiple winners were Zacardi Cortez, shout out to Baltimore’s Own Morgan Turner on producing that project also bringing home the Gold. DOE, Maverick City, Tye Tribettt, Bishop TD Jakes, Lena Mikes Byrd, all were winners. You’ll get to see it all if you tune in on August 6, 2023 at 8pm EST on Bounce TV and you too can experience the biggest night in gospel music.

Jason Nelson

August 11, all roads lead to Durham, North Carolina for the live recording of Baltimore’s Own Jason Nelson! The anticipation of this project is all the hype! Featured guests on the project are Melvin Crispell lll and Madison Ryann Ward, you absolutely wanna be in the building on this one!

JJ Hairston

The end of last month JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise did a live recording “Christmas In July” at his church in Capital Heights, MD, his first time ever recording Christmas Music, the project featured Jason Clayborne, Melvin Crispell lll, Janae Jones, David Wilford, and others. Christmas came early getting us musically geared up, “Tis The Season”. Since we are here Congrats to JJ for his Dove Award nomination!

Jor’dan Armstrong

I have become a true fan of this guy’s whole vibe and music. I have quite a few of his songs in constant rotation on my playlist and he’s back with more heat with his new project “Church Girls Love R&B” and “Girls Trip” which he’s releasing as a Trilogy! Part one was released at the end of last month and is available NOW , Part two in September, and Part three in December.

Kelontae Gavin

The new release “Testify” by Kelontae Gavin is available NOW! This young ole man is bringing it! If you’ve ever experienced his ministry, you already know he BRINGS IT! The project features Kim Burrell, an intro by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Amber Smith, and Kendall McDowell! Go grab it and you’ll be able to “Testify” about how good it is! Available at all digital media outlets!

Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling

His memory is very much alive and his choir is making sure we get to continue to experience the legacy of his music, Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling released “Destined for Greatness” for the first time it is available NOW! I love this song; choir music is yet alive and well! Go grab it and let’s continue to support his legacy!

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