Category: Industry News

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Chicago, Mississippi, & Tennessee Mass Choirs Represent

New Haven Records recording artist the Chicago Mass Choir recently joined forces with the Mississippi Mass Choir and the Tennessee Mass Choir for the first time in history as they presented a performance of a lifetime. On this special evening, these three iconic and accomplished gospel choirs shared one stage at the 2023 Music From The Masses concert set to take place at New Salem Baptist Church in Memphis.

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Zacardi Cortez Grabs Top Chart Spots

Zacardi Cortez, celebrates God’s faithfulness as Lord Do It For Me, the second single from his Imprint Live in Memphis  (Zetroc/Blacksmoke Music Worldwide) disc takes the top spot on both the BDS and Mediabase Top Gospel radio charts, marking his sixth Number One radio hit. 

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Stellar Awards Returns to Vegas

Yeap, it’s official another trip to Vegas is necessary as Stellar Awards announced its return to The Orleans hotel for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards show. Of course, many are currently vying for “Your Consideration” as the 1st Ballot of nominees has been announced too. Ticket sales information is available tomorrow, along with […]

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REJOICE! Musical Soul Food Radio Network Expands

Rejoice! Musical Soul Food Radio Network Expands into Washington, DC Market as WHUR 96.3 FM debuts new program Morning Inspirations with Tracy Morgan REJOICE! Musical Soul Food Radio Network has recently expanded into several new markets, including the nation’s 7th largest radio market, Washington, D.C.  Veteran syndicated radio personality, Tracy Morgan, has joined the city’s legendary […]

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35th Annual Stellar Awards Postponed

New Date Coming Soon The Stellar Awards 35th Anniversary Show in partnership with the Orleans Hotel and Arena wishes to ensure that the safety of all show guests and participants is the highest priority. In light of recent news and the declaration of the COVID-19 crisis as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization […]

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ASCAP Experience 2020 Canceled

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has canceled this year’s 15th annual ASCAP Experience music conference over concerns about the spreading coronavirus, it was announced Monday (March 9). “Out of consideration for the health and safety of our members and all other participants, and due to rising concerns about the spread of COVID-19 […]

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Will Coachella Move to October?

Coachella & Stagecoach Organizers in Talks to Move Festivals to October… It’s not a done deal but organizers should know in about 48 hours if the festival can be saved, say high-level sources. Officials with promoter Goldenvoice are working on a plan to try and move the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, […]

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SXSW 2020 Canceled

or the first time in 34 years, SXSW will not be having its annual music, film and tech conference. In a statement, the conference stated that the City of Austin canceled the festival and it will faithfully follow the city’s directions. “We are devastated to share this news with you,” the statement reads. “This is […]

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BISHOP CORTEZ “YOU DESERVE IT” VAUGHN SIGNS

Bishop Cortez Vaughn’s Corporate Sound Music Group firm has entered into a joint venture agreement with the world’s oldest operating black gospel music label, Tyscot Records. Bishop Vaughn co-wrote and co-leads J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise’s soul-stirring anthem, “You Deserve It.” The song has spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital […]