Gospel’s New Leading Man Making Major Moves
Noted Accomplishments in 2011: 1st Quarter Appearance: • CoCo Brother Present Stand Rally, Atlanta, GA CD Release:
• Released new single “I Need Your Glory” to radio Television Appearances: • Celebration of Gospel, Los Angeles, CA • Trinity Broadcasting Network, Atlanta, GA • The Word Network, Detroit, MI • AllState Gospel Superfest, Baltimore, MD aired on Television (February 2011) Tour: • Yolanda Adams Wellness Tour
2nd Quarter Appearances: • Featured Artist for MLK Memorial Ceremony, Washington, DC (Broadcasted on CNN) • Featured article in UJIMA Magazine (April 2011) • Featured Artist for NAACP Leadership 500 Summit (May 2011) • Judged at Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Gospel Competition (May 2011) Billboard Charting:
• #1 CD on ITunes (June, 20111) • #1 CD on Billboard Gospel Albums (June 2011) CD Release: • “Earnestly Yours” (Street Date: June 28, 2011) Major Recognition: • 1st Gospel/Christian Artist in eOne Distribution system to debut #1 on Billboard • 1st Artist on Blacksmoke Music Worldwide to debut #1 on Billboard
3rd Quarter Appearances: • CoCo Brother Presents, The Stand for 1-Body Rally, Atlanta, GA as Featured Artist • Fox 5 Morning News (August 2011) Billboard Charting: • #1 Hot Song Gospel Chart (October, 2011)
• Maintained #1 Position for 13 Consecutive Weeks
Book: • Acquired Book Deal with Westinghouse Incorporation (Street Date: March 2012) - Title: “Abiding in the Place of Worship” Featured: • Article in The New York Times (August 2011 • Article in The Washington Post
Tour: • Featured Artist for College Tour (Virginia State University, Morgan State University, and others)
4th Quarter Appearances: • Christmas with the Condreys, Atlanta, GA (December 2011) • Featured Article in Upcoming Issue of Essence. com CD Features: • WOW 2012 Compilation CD (Featured on “I Need Your Glory”) • Washington, DC Compilation CD (Featured on “Holy God”) CD Release: • A Thankful Reflection” (Digitally Released November 10th) New Record DealS:
• Acquired Distribution Deal for EPM Music Group from eOne Distribution Nominations:
• Obtained (4) Stellar Award Nominations (Artist of the Year, Male
Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, and Praise & Worship CD of the Year)
Television Appearances: • BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel Show (December 18, 2011) • Lamplighter Award Ceremony (November 2011)
Although, he’s now one of gospel music’s Top Ten artists, Earnest Pugh, was largely unknown when he stepped out in faith and opened his own EPM Music label in April 2005. He knew that he had a vocal talent but he was either rejected by major record labels or insulted by the deals they offered. His late mother, Ms. Lillie Pearl Whitmore, had often suggested that Pugh open his own label and he finally heeded her advice to launch EPM Music.
L-R: EarnestPugh, Scott Cameron, Keith Williams
Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and produced the chart topping radio smash, “I Need Your Glory.” The label’s biggest CD yet, it led to Pugh’s first ever Stellar Award nominations and a jampacked concert calendar.
“I have always had a passion for “I have always had a passion for helping people get where they need helping people get to be in whatever way I can,” Pugh He partnered with songwriter Keith says. “When I see unsigned artists Williams and they consolidated their where they need struggle to get their music/ministry resources (savings, investments and exposed, my heart goes out to them. a few credit cards) to fund Pugh’s first to be in whatever It reminds me of all that I endured live CD recording, “A Worshipper’s to get to where I am as an artist. To Perspective,” in 2006. It was released way I can,” me it’s all about getting the word out
nationally via a joint venture deal with Crystal Rose Records where it earned two gospel radio hits with the songs “Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled Up” and “Just For Who You Are.” After EPM’s distribution deal with Crystal Rose ended, the firm partnered with Blacksmoke Music Worldwide to release the CD, “Live: Rain On Us.” Produced by Michael Bereal, the CD featured gospel greats Richard Smallwood and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. The CD debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and the title song pushed Marvin Sapp’s “Never Would Have Made It” out of the top slot on the Hot Gospel Songs chart and held the position for six weeks. The CD ranked #6 on Billboard’s 2010 Year-End Chart and led to high-profile performances for Pugh on BET’s “Celebration of Gospel” and TBN’s “Praise The Lord” programs.
In 2011, EPM enjoyed new heights of success as EPM’s third CD release, “Earnestly Yours,” debuted at #1 on
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EPM General Manager, Scott Cameron, says, “Pugh’s label is posed to take the industry by storm. His cuttingedge staff and roster is unique, diverse and completely artist-centric.” EPM is an artist-centric entertainment company that will embrace new technologies and business models while serving up the best content to the Gospel community. Our goal is to be the vehicle for artists to reach fans, churches and the community at large with their message.
Earnest Pugh
Discography Earnest Pugh, “Seasons Change” (2005), Producer: Valdez Brantley, Label: God’s Turn Records, ASIN: B001BLQNFS, Earnest Pugh Solo Album 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Seasons Change 2:36 Jesus Cares 4:47 My Refuge 6:09 He Already Knows 4:06 Stay Focused 4:14
Earnest Pugh Live, “A Worshipper’s Perspective” (April 26, 2006), Producers: Lonnie Hunter & Keith Williams, CoProducer: Earnest Pugh, Label: Crystal Rose Records/EPM Music Group, ASIN: B003GIPPNA, Earnest Pugh Debut Album featuring Nikki Ross and D’Atra Hicks 1. Holy Spirit 6:45 2. High & Lifted (Everybody Lift ‘Em) 5:15 3. Just For Who You Are 4:10 4. Father I Worship You 5:10 5. He’s There 4:22 6. If You Never 4:14 7. Call Him 3:48 8. Praise Him (In The Meantime) 5:41 9. The Song Of The Lord (Prophetic Flow) 4:12 10. Speak To me 5:12 11. Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled Up 7:24 12. So Much 5:30 Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. Album (2007), Producer: John P. Kee, Label: GMWA/New Life, Earnest Pugh (featured soloist on title “Be Still”)
VIP Mass Choir Featuring John P. Kee, “Live In Miami” (2008), Producer: John P. Kee, Label: Zomba Recording LLC, ASIN: B004GJYKSO, Earnest Pugh (featured soloist on title “Just For Me”) 8.
Just For Me 6:19
Lakisha Jones (American Idol Finalist) Solo Album (2008), Producer: Unknown, Label: Unknown, Earnest Pugh (featured on duet on title “Aint No Stopping Us Now”) John Tillery Project “The Next Level” (January 8, 2008), Producer: Isaiah Thomas, Label: Jackie Boy Entertainment, AISN: B0019E9K7A, Earnest Pugh (featured soloist on titles “Look At Me” and “I Love You Jesus”) 3. 4.
Look At Me 5:40 I Love You Jesus 5:43
Bishop David G. Evans Presents Automatic Praise! (November 4, 2010), Producer: Lonnie Hunter, Label: Abundant Harvest Entertainment, ASIN: B004B6HT26, Earnest Pugh (featured soloist on title “Why Should I Be Bound” and “Why Should I Be Bound Reprise”) 3. 4.
Why Should I Be Bound 4:59 Why Should I Be Bound (Reprise) 1:03
Brian Spriggs and Nu Worship Present Pure Praise (March 6, 2008), Producer: PJ Morgan, Label: Brian Spriggs & NuWorship, ASIN: B0022Y3EN2, Earnest Pugh (featured soloist on title “God Said It”)
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I Need Your Glory
God Said It 5:33
Earnest Pugh Live, “Rain on Us” (July 28, 2009), Producer: Michael Berreal, Co-Producers: Earnest Pugh & Keith Williams, Label: Black Smoke Music Worldwide/EPM Music Group, AISN: B002IGU022, Earnest Pugh Sophomore Album featuring Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Richard Smallwood 1. Introduction by Bishop Lester Love (Bonus Track) :47 2. Oh Lord We Worship You 4:49 3. The Great I Am 5:22 4. Rain On Us 5:02 5. Rain On Us (Reprise) 1:53 6. Bless His Name 4:42 7. Praise Break “The Shundoe” 3:01 8. Our God Is 5:40 9. Elder Pugh Exhorts (Your Voice) [Bonus Track] :59 10. Your Voice 5:37 11. Hosanna 5:19 12. My Rock (feat. Vanessa Bell Armstrong) 5:45 13. My Rock (Reprise) [Vanessa’s Remix] {Bonus Track} 1:15 14. I Trust You/I’ll Say Yes 5:45 15. God Wants To Heal You 5:19 16. Healing (feat. Richard Smallwood) 4:13 17. Prophetic Benediction (by Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning) 3:13 Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix, Vol. III (June 30, 2009), Label: Black Smoke Music Worldwide, ASIN B002EHT576 1.
Rain On Us 4:36
Kerry Douglas Presents, Gospel Mix, Vol. IV (August 31, 2010), Label: Black Smoke Music Worldwide, ASIN: B0040JF4QC 2. 14.
Perfect Peace 4:47 The Great I Am 5:22
CoCo Brother Presents Gospel Mix, Vol. VII (September 27, 2011), Label: Black Smoke Music Worldwide/EPM Music Group, ASIN: B005LKADRE
I Need Your Glory 5:01 Rain On Us 4:38
2012 WOW CD (Spring 2012)
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