Nashville, TN – 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.
“Their down-home sound is the cornerstone of gospel music and childhood memories of Sunday morning that shaped gospel culture both inside and outside the church,” states Music From The Masses Executive Director Jason Clark. “Collectively, these powerhouses represent 100 years of the greatest gospel music ever. The trilogy, which rose to fame simultaneously in the late 80s and early 90s, has been individually recognized over the years as the most powerful and beloved mass choirs in the history of American gospel music.”
According to Clark, thousands packed the New Salem Baptist Church in Memphis for this high-energy night of mega praise, which he says will be more than just a concert. He anticipates the evening to generate a movement that will unite the church and spawn even more events of this type throughout the nation.
Dr. Feranda Williamson, President and CEO of the legendary Chicago Mass Choir, was honored to participate in this special celebration. “For years, I have been praying for a concert with Mississippi Mass Choir and Tennessee Mass Choir, as well as other Mass choirs throughout the country.” Dr. Williamson shares, “When Jason Clark reached out to me about the Meeting From The Masses with his choir, Tennessee Mass Choir, and Mississippi Mass Choir, I was so excited and could not wait to share with my Chicago Mass Choir family. The concert will be historic and the first of future Mass Choir concerts throughout the country!”
About Chicago Mass Choir: Two-time Grammy and Dove award nominee and 2017 Stellar Award Winner—Chicago Mass Choir is an international ambassador for gospel music–touring throughout the United States for over three decades, as well as Eastern and Western Europe for the past 20 years. Under the leadership of their President-CEO-Dr. Feranda Williamson and the musical direction of Brother Percy Gray, Jr., the choir is committed to giving their reasonable service for the gifts God has allowed them to share through their gospel music ministry of hope and encouragement for over 30 years. The Chicago Mass Choir may be scheduled by calling 773-925-6755 or emailing thechicagomasschoir@gmail.com.
About New Haven Records: New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For almost three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country and Bluegrass Gospel. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution. For additional information, go to www.newhavenrecords.com. Chicago Mass Choir, a recording artist signed to New Haven Records, recently joined forces with the Mississippi Mass Choir and the Tennessee Mass Choir for the first time in history. They presented a lifetime performance at the 2023 Music From The Masses concert held at New Salem Baptist Church in Memphis. These three iconic and accomplished gospel choirs shared one stage on this particular evening.
Music From The Masses Executive Director Jason Clark said, “Their down-home sound is the cornerstone of gospel music and childhood memories of Sunday morning that shaped gospel culture inside and outside the church. Collectively, these powerhouses represent 100 years of the greatest gospel music ever. The trilogy, which rose to fame simultaneously in the late 80s and early 90s, has been individually recognized over the years as the most powerful and beloved mass choirs in the history of American gospel music.”
According to Clark, thousands of people attended the Memphis concert, which was a high-energy night of mega praise. He believes that the evening will generate a movement that will unite the church and spawn even more events of this type throughout the nation.
Dr. Feranda Williamson, President and CEO of the Chicago Mass Choir, was honored to participate in this special celebration. She said, “For years, I have been praying for a concert with Mississippi Mass Choir and Tennessee Mass Choir, as well as other Mass choirs throughout the country. When Jason Clark contacted me about the Meeting From The Masses with his choir, Tennessee Mass Choir, and Mississippi Mass Choir, I was excited and could not wait to share with my Chicago Mass Choir family. The concert will be historic and the first of future Mass Choir concerts throughout the country!”
Chicago Mass Choir is an international ambassador for gospel music. They have been touring throughout the United States for over three decades and Eastern and Western Europe for the past 20 years. Under the leadership of their President-CEO, Dr. Feranda Williamson, and the musical direction of Brother Percy Gray, Jr., the choir is committed to giving their reasonable service for the gifts God has allowed them to share through their gospel music ministry of hope and encouragement for over 30 years. To schedule the Chicago Mass Choir, call 773-925-6755 or email thechicagomasschoir@gmail.com.
New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For almost three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country and Bluegrass Gospel. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution.
For additional information, visit www.newhavenrecords.com.
