Gospel Music Songs

Relationships, the Bible influence Terre Haute native’s song writing - Terre Haute Tribune Star

Relationships, the Bible influence Terre Haute native's song writing Terre Haute Tribune Star That disc earned the group two lofty nominations — for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, and New Artist of the Year — for the 41st annual Gospel Music …

Basia Bulat takes music to deeper level - Calgary Herald

Basia Bulat takes music to deeper level Calgary Herald "I love a lot of deep soul, gospel music," says Bulat. "I think I was a little nervous to put out that song because I wondered if I could pull it off. …

Classic stereo turntable brings back memories - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Classic stereo turntable brings back memories Clarksville Leaf Chronicle We loved most all kinds of gospel music, and I have a collection of all the old ones from the Southern gospel music heyday of nearly a half century ago, …

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream - Middletown Journal

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream Middletown Journal Cartwright, 52, a Dayton native, wants the SuperFest to “broaden awareness of gospel music and put it in the mainstream … a lot of people don't know this, … and more »

Musicians continue to respond to Haiti with their time, talent - ChristianExaminer

Musicians continue to respond to Haiti with their time, talent ChristianExaminer The single can be purchased at most digital music sites, including the iTunes music store. Nominations for Gospel music's highest awards, the Doves, … Christian music stars unite for Haiti relief albumEveryday Christian (blog) all 2 news articles »

Robinson fulfilling his dream of singing - Bastrop Daily Enterprise

Bastrop Daily Enterprise

Robinson fulfilling his dream of singing Bastrop Daily Enterprise Dylan Robinson is not a stranger to music or performing in front of an audience. He has been around gospel music and musicians all of his life. …

Dove Award winner to perform in Rochester - Post-Bulletin

Dove Award winner to perform in Rochester Post-Bulletin The last time he was here was in 2007, the year his breakthrough song, "My Savior My God," won the Dove Award for song of the year by the Gospel Music …

Relationships, the Bible influence Terre Haute native’s song writing - Terre Haute Tribune Star

Relationships, the Bible influence Terre Haute native's song writing Terre Haute Tribune Star That disc earned the group two lofty nominations — for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, and New Artist of the Year — for the 41st annual Gospel Music …

Basia Bulat takes music to deeper level - Calgary Herald

Basia Bulat takes music to deeper level Calgary Herald "I love a lot of deep soul, gospel music," says Bulat. "I think I was a little nervous to put out that song because I wondered if I could pull it off. …

Classic stereo turntable brings back memories - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Classic stereo turntable brings back memories Clarksville Leaf Chronicle We loved most all kinds of gospel music, and I have a collection of all the old ones from the Southern gospel music heyday of nearly a half century ago, …

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream - Middletown Journal

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream Middletown Journal Cartwright, 52, a Dayton native, wants the SuperFest to “broaden awareness of gospel music and put it in the mainstream … a lot of people don't know this, … and more »

Musicians continue to respond to Haiti with their time, talent - ChristianExaminer

Musicians continue to respond to Haiti with their time, talent ChristianExaminer The single can be purchased at most digital music sites, including the iTunes music store. Nominations for Gospel music's highest awards, the Doves, … Christian music stars unite for Haiti relief albumEveryday Christian (blog) all 2 news articles »

Robinson fulfilling his dream of singing - Bastrop Daily Enterprise

Bastrop Daily Enterprise

Robinson fulfilling his dream of singing Bastrop Daily Enterprise Dylan Robinson is not a stranger to music or performing in front of an audience. He has been around gospel music and musicians all of his life. …

Dove Award winner to perform in Rochester - Post-Bulletin

Dove Award winner to perform in Rochester Post-Bulletin The last time he was here was in 2007, the year his breakthrough song, "My Savior My God," won the Dove Award for song of the year by the Gospel Music …

It’s fun and games for Jews at Purim time - Eagle-Tribune
As sabbath ends tonight, Jews begin one of the most joyous holidays, Purim. Purim honors Persian Jews’ salvation from Haman, who tried to kill them in 356 before the common era. The word Purim literally means “lots” because Haman chose the day to

Church events and programs - Tuscaloosa News
Beebe Chapel CME Church: Pickensville, annual missionary day and fruit of the spirit program at 3 p.m. on March 14. Speaker will be Elder Oscar Massey of the North Central Alabama Regions, Tuscaloosa District. Benville Baptist Church: Cottondale

Rev. brings ‘the King’ to Kansas town - Quad-Cities Times
TONGANOXIE, Kan. - The Rev. Francis Stockton loves to sing and has been a devoted minister in the United Methodist Church for nearly three decades. But on occasion he slips into a jumpsuit and clowns around as Elvis Presley. “I’m not an Elvis

Rockingham County Church Calendar - Greensboro News & Record
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Leaksville Moravian Church, 712 McConnell St., Eden. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit Eden’s Cooperative Christian Ministries, which provides assistance to needy Eden families. 623-9440

Religion News: Angel Food helps put food on the table - Island Packet Online
today at the Visual and Performing Artists Center at Hilton Head Island High School concerts and other musical events on and off campus. The choir, under the direction of Dr. Lorraine Brugh, sings a diverse repertoire of sacred music.

Florida city honors Gadsden native with Citizen of Year award - Gadsden Times
To the 183 people attending, Williams quoted a gospel song recorded by the Rev He loves music and is, according to friends, an accomplished pianist and organist and a “pretty good singer,” according to Evangelist Rutha Scott. Williams

It’s fun and games for Jews at Purim time - Eagle-Tribune
As sabbath ends tonight, Jews begin one of the most joyous holidays, Purim. Purim honors Persian Jews’ salvation from Haman, who tried to kill them in 356 before the common era. The word Purim literally means “lots” because Haman chose the day to

Church events and programs - Tuscaloosa News
Beebe Chapel CME Church: Pickensville, annual missionary day and fruit of the spirit program at 3 p.m. on March 14. Speaker will be Elder Oscar Massey of the North Central Alabama Regions, Tuscaloosa District. Benville Baptist Church: Cottondale

Rev. brings ‘the King’ to Kansas town - Quad-Cities Times
TONGANOXIE, Kan. - The Rev. Francis Stockton loves to sing and has been a devoted minister in the United Methodist Church for nearly three decades. But on occasion he slips into a jumpsuit and clowns around as Elvis Presley. “I’m not an Elvis

Rockingham County Church Calendar - Greensboro News & Record
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Leaksville Moravian Church, 712 McConnell St., Eden. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit Eden’s Cooperative Christian Ministries, which provides assistance to needy Eden families. 623-9440

Religion News: Angel Food helps put food on the table - Island Packet Online
today at the Visual and Performing Artists Center at Hilton Head Island High School concerts and other musical events on and off campus. The choir, under the direction of Dr. Lorraine Brugh, sings a diverse repertoire of sacred music.

Florida city honors Gadsden native with Citizen of Year award - Gadsden Times
To the 183 people attending, Williams quoted a gospel song recorded by the Rev He loves music and is, according to friends, an accomplished pianist and organist and a “pretty good singer,” according to Evangelist Rutha Scott. Williams

Arts, culture calendar for Myrtle Beach area - The Sun News
APPLEWOOD PANCAKE HOUSE , 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield. The Seacoast Artist Guild Gallery is open daily from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and features work by area artists. All art is for sale. 357-2626 or www.seacoastartistguild.com . ALABAMA THEATRE , 4750 U.S

Angélique Kidjo brings African experiences to her craft - Los Angeles Times
Later, when she started performing and recording, Kidjo would re-interpret some of these artists’ songs, and interpolate the rhythms and textures of American jazz, R&B and funk into her own music. That decades-long process has reached a kind of

Rev. brings ‘the King’ to Kansas town - Quad-Cities Times
TONGANOXIE, Kan. - The Rev. Francis Stockton loves to sing and has been a devoted minister in the United Methodist Church for nearly three decades. But on occasion he slips into a jumpsuit and clowns around as Elvis Presley. “I’m not an Elvis

Me In Motion To Join Sanctus Real 2010 - CMSPIN.com
We love their message, their music, their hearts and are extremely excited to share the stage with them. We’ll be playing a new song, ‘Seek Justice, Love On the tour, Me In Motion will perform additional songs from their new debut project that

Chris Rock, Maxwell, Keri Hilson win at 41st annual NAACP Image Awards - Minneapolis Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES - The Image Awards recognized diversity in the arts during a ceremony Friday filled with emotion and song. Gospel singer Tamela Mann performed a rousing musical tribute to Tyler Perry, who was honored with the Chairman’s Award for his

CHURCH NEWS - Brazil Times
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ will have Brother Wayne Fussell in revival March 7-14, nightly at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on March 7; and 3 p.m. on March 14. For more information, call Bill Stallcop at 765-672-4545. Terre Haute

Faith briefs - Chattanooga Times Free Press
* Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, 1107 N. Hickory St., will host a free Arts and Cultural Day on Sunday at 5 p.m. Hosted by Ternae Jordan Jr., Marresa Burke and Alex Hughes, it will feature Ordained Praise, Jeremy Harden, Teresa Jordan, Wes Lee

Religion News: Angel Food helps put food on the table - Island Packet Online
today at the Visual and Performing Artists Center at Hilton Head Island High School concerts and other musical events on and off campus. The choir, under the direction of Dr. Lorraine Brugh, sings a diverse repertoire of sacred music.

Matters of Faith - The State
MIDLANDS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION: Second Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit Haiti, 8:30 a.m. March 15, Oak Hills Golf Club, 7629 Fairfield Road. Guest of honor: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn. Rev. Blakely Scott, First Nazareth Baptist Church to moderate

Arts, culture calendar for Myrtle Beach area - The Sun News
APPLEWOOD PANCAKE HOUSE , 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield. The Seacoast Artist Guild Gallery is open daily from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and features work by area artists. All art is for sale. 357-2626 or www.seacoastartistguild.com . ALABAMA THEATRE , 4750 U.S

Angélique Kidjo brings African experiences to her craft - Los Angeles Times
Later, when she started performing and recording, Kidjo would re-interpret some of these artists’ songs, and interpolate the rhythms and textures of American jazz, R&B and funk into her own music. That decades-long process has reached a kind of

Rev. brings ‘the King’ to Kansas town - Quad-Cities Times
TONGANOXIE, Kan. - The Rev. Francis Stockton loves to sing and has been a devoted minister in the United Methodist Church for nearly three decades. But on occasion he slips into a jumpsuit and clowns around as Elvis Presley. “I’m not an Elvis

Me In Motion To Join Sanctus Real 2010 - CMSPIN.com
We love their message, their music, their hearts and are extremely excited to share the stage with them. We’ll be playing a new song, ‘Seek Justice, Love On the tour, Me In Motion will perform additional songs from their new debut project that

Chris Rock, Maxwell, Keri Hilson win at 41st annual NAACP Image Awards - Minneapolis Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES - The Image Awards recognized diversity in the arts during a ceremony Friday filled with emotion and song. Gospel singer Tamela Mann performed a rousing musical tribute to Tyler Perry, who was honored with the Chairman’s Award for his

CHURCH NEWS - Brazil Times
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ will have Brother Wayne Fussell in revival March 7-14, nightly at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on March 7; and 3 p.m. on March 14. For more information, call Bill Stallcop at 765-672-4545. Terre Haute

Faith briefs - Chattanooga Times Free Press
* Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, 1107 N. Hickory St., will host a free Arts and Cultural Day on Sunday at 5 p.m. Hosted by Ternae Jordan Jr., Marresa Burke and Alex Hughes, it will feature Ordained Praise, Jeremy Harden, Teresa Jordan, Wes Lee

Religion News: Angel Food helps put food on the table - Island Packet Online
today at the Visual and Performing Artists Center at Hilton Head Island High School concerts and other musical events on and off campus. The choir, under the direction of Dr. Lorraine Brugh, sings a diverse repertoire of sacred music.

Matters of Faith - The State
MIDLANDS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION: Second Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit Haiti, 8:30 a.m. March 15, Oak Hills Golf Club, 7629 Fairfield Road. Guest of honor: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn. Rev. Blakely Scott, First Nazareth Baptist Church to moderate

Viomak releases Supreme Leader protest album to escort Mugabe to - PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 26, 2010 – Protest singer Viomak is escorting the Supreme leader with the release of her 6th protest music album Happy 86th birthday President R.G Matibili (Supreme Leader) with 8 tracks. The album which is configured

Duo finds identity with new CD - Spectrum
Following their stunningly beautiful debut EP, 2006’s “Southern Manners” the Watson Twins seemed to struggle with their identity on 2008’s full-length “Fire Songs.” Now the duo best known for backing Jenny Lewis on her first solo album is back with

MVBS presents Robert Jones for Blues in the Schools March 15-19 - Quad Cities Onlines
After making it clear that blues music was not performed during slavery, he showed how African Americans changed European music to make Canada, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, performing at the Chicago Blues Festival, King Biscuit

Randy Houser - Memphis Commercial Appeal
The passion, enthusiasm and conviction in Randy Houser’s music is utterly irresistible. One listen to his soul-drenched singing is enough to convince you that you are in the presence of a masterful performer. One scan of his deeply felt lyrics is

IYAZ – 11 Million Views And Running - allhiphop.com
As the newest addition to Beluga Heights Records, IYAZ is following in the footsteps of Sean Kingston to become one of the Caribbean’s greatest musical exports. With the release of “Replay,” Keidran Jones has experienced chart-topping success

Memphis-connected musicians nominated for Dove Awards - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Nominees for the 41st annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards have been announced, and Memphis and Mid-South-connected musicians were among the most honored acts. Former Memphians and longtime local Ardent Records label act Skillet scored six

News in the Arts: Sivad inspires festive takeoff on art, culture - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis has long enjoyed a variety of unique cultural celebrations, from Africa in April to Memphis in May. Now, a group of local film fans and pop-culture enthusiasts — including director Mike McCarthy and The Commercial Appeal film critic John

Chris Rock, Maxwell win at NAACP Image Awards - San Francisco Chronicle
The Image Awards recognized diversity in the arts during a ceremony Friday filled with emotion and song. Gospel singer Tamela Mann performed a rousing musical tribute to Tyler Perry, who was honored with the Chairman’s Award for his philanthropy and

Queen of Soul says she’s in control on new album - Tacoma News Tribune
LOS ANGELES – Beyoncé became the most decorated female on a Grammy night as she collected six trophies, including song of †Swift, who won a total of four awards, jumped around like the 20-year-old kid that she is when beat out

Viomak releases Supreme Leader protest album to escort Mugabe to - PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 26, 2010 – Protest singer Viomak is escorting the Supreme leader with the release of her 6th protest music album Happy 86th birthday President R.G Matibili (Supreme Leader) with 8 tracks. The album which is configured

Duo finds identity with new CD - Spectrum
Following their stunningly beautiful debut EP, 2006’s “Southern Manners” the Watson Twins seemed to struggle with their identity on 2008’s full-length “Fire Songs.” Now the duo best known for backing Jenny Lewis on her first solo album is back with

MVBS presents Robert Jones for Blues in the Schools March 15-19 - Quad Cities Onlines
After making it clear that blues music was not performed during slavery, he showed how African Americans changed European music to make Canada, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, performing at the Chicago Blues Festival, King Biscuit

Randy Houser - Memphis Commercial Appeal
The passion, enthusiasm and conviction in Randy Houser’s music is utterly irresistible. One listen to his soul-drenched singing is enough to convince you that you are in the presence of a masterful performer. One scan of his deeply felt lyrics is

IYAZ – 11 Million Views And Running - allhiphop.com
As the newest addition to Beluga Heights Records, IYAZ is following in the footsteps of Sean Kingston to become one of the Caribbean’s greatest musical exports. With the release of “Replay,” Keidran Jones has experienced chart-topping success

Memphis-connected musicians nominated for Dove Awards - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Nominees for the 41st annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards have been announced, and Memphis and Mid-South-connected musicians were among the most honored acts. Former Memphians and longtime local Ardent Records label act Skillet scored six

News in the Arts: Sivad inspires festive takeoff on art, culture - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis has long enjoyed a variety of unique cultural celebrations, from Africa in April to Memphis in May. Now, a group of local film fans and pop-culture enthusiasts — including director Mike McCarthy and The Commercial Appeal film critic John

Chris Rock, Maxwell win at NAACP Image Awards - San Francisco Chronicle
The Image Awards recognized diversity in the arts during a ceremony Friday filled with emotion and song. Gospel singer Tamela Mann performed a rousing musical tribute to Tyler Perry, who was honored with the Chairman’s Award for his philanthropy and

Queen of Soul says she’s in control on new album - Tacoma News Tribune
LOS ANGELES – Beyoncé became the most decorated female on a Grammy night as she collected six trophies, including song of †Swift, who won a total of four awards, jumped around like the 20-year-old kid that she is when beat out

Megadeth, Testament and Exodus - Medford Mail Tribune
The seeds for the thrash metal all-star tour that includes a stop at the Medford Armory on March 3 were planted last year during a conversation between Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine and Testament vocalist Chuck Billy. “Dave and I just started

Cash offers final testament on ‘Ain’t No Grave’ - Star-Gazette
It’s hard to believe that “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” is the final word from Johnny Cash. After standing among the giants of 20th century music, releasing dozens of albums and influencing untold numbers of other musicians, the Man in Black passed

Megadeth, Testament and Exodus - Medford Mail Tribune
The seeds for the thrash metal all-star tour that includes a stop at the Medford Armory on March 3 were planted last year during a conversation between Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine and Testament vocalist Chuck Billy. “Dave and I just started

Cash offers final testament on ‘Ain’t No Grave’ - Star-Gazette
It’s hard to believe that “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” is the final word from Johnny Cash. After standing among the giants of 20th century music, releasing dozens of albums and influencing untold numbers of other musicians, the Man in Black passed

Divine Inspiration Sparks ‘Fire In My Bones’ - NPR News
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal

Preview calendar: Special events, theme parks and comedy for Feb. 25 - North County Times
Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks

112-year-old woman plans to give a performance for the ages - Contra Costa Times
At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written — to commemorate

Divine Inspiration Sparks ‘Fire’ And ‘Funk’ - WBUR
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal

Divine Inspiration Sparks ‘Fire In My Bones’ - NPR News
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal

Preview calendar: Special events, theme parks and comedy for Feb. 25 - North County Times
Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks

112-year-old woman plans to give a performance for the ages - Contra Costa Times
At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written — to commemorate

Divine Inspiration Sparks ‘Fire’ And ‘Funk’ - WBUR
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal

Jew note - Boston Phoenix
THEY’RE AN AMERICAN BAND: Encounters with Jewish African-American gospel singer Joshua Nelson and Woody Guthrie have changed how the Klezmatics see themselves. Defining “Jewish” music is pretty much a fool’s task — not much easier than defining

112-year-old Mother Ruby Muhammad plans to sing, read poetry on stage - Deseret News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written

Whitney Houston struggles through first night of Australian tour - Age
Pop diva Whitney Houston has struggled through the opening night of her first Australian tour since 1988, raising questions about the remainder of the concert series. The 46-year-old actress and singer got through two songs at the Brisbane

Symphony Silicon Valley Presents Festival of Choirs: American Roots - PRLog (free press release)
The second half of the concert will celebrate the great African-American traditions of spiritual and gospel music rooted in slave folk songs and will feature East Bay singer Michelle Jordan as a soloist. Other works will showcase the American Roots

Nina Simone home at last - Blueridgenow.com
to report on her life, but there has been nothing in the town to commemorate the woman known as “The High Priestess of Soul” who left her impact on jazz, gospel, pop and folk music. Tryon official singer for her protest songs, including

Furman Men’s and Women’s chorals to perform in concert Tuesday, March - Greenville News
Under the direction of Furman music professor Vivian Hamilton, the program features folk songs and hymns from Scotland, Ireland Johnson, a senior music education major at Furman who directs the Furman Gospel Ensemble. Accompanying the singers

Mountain climbing - Southwest Virginia Today
Newberry was accompanied to the concert by her two brothers, Butch King and Grant King; and sister-in-law, Thelma Lambert I’m a big fan of gospel music, anyway. It’s in my blood. My late dad, Parley Bryant, sang with a gospel group.”

Jeremy Schonfeld Comes To Upright Cabaret 2/26, 2/27 - Broadway World
Hailed by The New York Times as a blend of Jonathan Larson and Billy Joel , Schonfeld’s singular blend of tuneful pop, hard-edged rock, gospel, soul and blues has made him one of today’s most sought after musical theater composers. The February

Jew note - Boston Phoenix
THEY’RE AN AMERICAN BAND: Encounters with Jewish African-American gospel singer Joshua Nelson and Woody Guthrie have changed how the Klezmatics see themselves. Defining “Jewish” music is pretty much a fool’s task — not much easier than defining

112-year-old Mother Ruby Muhammad plans to sing, read poetry on stage - Deseret News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written

Whitney Houston struggles through first night of Australian tour - Age
Pop diva Whitney Houston has struggled through the opening night of her first Australian tour since 1988, raising questions about the remainder of the concert series. The 46-year-old actress and singer got through two songs at the Brisbane

Symphony Silicon Valley Presents Festival of Choirs: American Roots - PRLog (free press release)
The second half of the concert will celebrate the great African-American traditions of spiritual and gospel music rooted in slave folk songs and will feature East Bay singer Michelle Jordan as a soloist. Other works will showcase the American Roots

Nina Simone home at last - Blueridgenow.com
to report on her life, but there has been nothing in the town to commemorate the woman known as “The High Priestess of Soul” who left her impact on jazz, gospel, pop and folk music. Tryon official singer for her protest songs, including

Furman Men’s and Women’s chorals to perform in concert Tuesday, March - Greenville News
Under the direction of Furman music professor Vivian Hamilton, the program features folk songs and hymns from Scotland, Ireland Johnson, a senior music education major at Furman who directs the Furman Gospel Ensemble. Accompanying the singers

Mountain climbing - Southwest Virginia Today
Newberry was accompanied to the concert by her two brothers, Butch King and Grant King; and sister-in-law, Thelma Lambert I’m a big fan of gospel music, anyway. It’s in my blood. My late dad, Parley Bryant, sang with a gospel group.”

Jeremy Schonfeld Comes To Upright Cabaret 2/26, 2/27 - Broadway World
Hailed by The New York Times as a blend of Jonathan Larson and Billy Joel , Schonfeld’s singular blend of tuneful pop, hard-edged rock, gospel, soul and blues has made him one of today’s most sought after musical theater composers. The February

Album holds the final works of Cash - Vindy.com
In the final decade of his life, Johnny Cash revived his career by collaborating with producer Rick Rubin on a series of recordings additional songs from those sessions have been collected on “American VI: Ain’t No Grave.” Skepticism would

Mary Mary Smashes Billboard Record - antiMUSIC
According to Billboard magazine, gospel duo Mary Mary broke the record for the longest chart-run by a group on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with their Grammy winning single, “God in Me.” The hit record from their album, The Sound, has spent 64

‘Idol’ top 24: Meet the women - USA Today
Musical influences: “I’m really into the L.A. singer/songwriter scene. Tyler England is one of my bigger influences. Angel Taylor is phenomenal. She went on tour with Adele, who’s also a big influence. Norah Jones, Patty Griffin.” First music

Roosevelt teens find a voice in Bridges 2 Harmony choir - Des Moines Register
The group performs a range of music, from old-time spirituals and traditional gospel music to contemporary gospel, African tribal music and American patriotic music. “We do a lot of songs,” Douglas said. “Some students are accustomed to the

Album holds the final works of Cash - Vindy.com
In the final decade of his life, Johnny Cash revived his career by collaborating with producer Rick Rubin on a series of recordings additional songs from those sessions have been collected on “American VI: Ain’t No Grave.” Skepticism would

Mary Mary Smashes Billboard Record - antiMUSIC
According to Billboard magazine, gospel duo Mary Mary broke the record for the longest chart-run by a group on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with their Grammy winning single, “God in Me.” The hit record from their album, The Sound, has spent 64

‘Idol’ top 24: Meet the women - USA Today
Musical influences: “I’m really into the L.A. singer/songwriter scene. Tyler England is one of my bigger influences. Angel Taylor is phenomenal. She went on tour with Adele, who’s also a big influence. Norah Jones, Patty Griffin.” First music

Roosevelt teens find a voice in Bridges 2 Harmony choir - Des Moines Register
The group performs a range of music, from old-time spirituals and traditional gospel music to contemporary gospel, African tribal music and American patriotic music. “We do a lot of songs,” Douglas said. “Some students are accustomed to the

The spirit of the ‘King’ of rock ’n’ roll lives on - Norristown Times Herald
Last month Graceland and legions of fans celebrated Elvis Presley’s would-be 75th birthday. It’s been more than 30 years since the man whose jet black side burns, intriguing lip curl and iconic way of saying “thank you” passed away, and still

New Season, More Vocalists for Jazz at Lincoln Center - New York Times
Voices — from jazz, blues, cabaret and gospel — dominate Jazz at Lincoln Center ’s 2010-11 season, its 24th, to be announced on Tuesday by that organization. The vocalist Dianne Reeves. “Last year there were a lot of piano players in the

Have One on Me - Pitchfork
Sometimes, almost eerily so, like on “In California” (the way she wraps the vocal melody around the evocative title word is just a few miles up the PCH from Blue ’s “California”). In addition to her voice and phrasing, the more approachable songs

Monroe Crossing Concert - Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota’s deep bluegrass roots, this album features originals, and songs Minnesota Music Hall of Fame the same year as Monroe Crossing. The group plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt

Rickie Lee Jones - Isthmus Daily Page
Rickie Lee Jones Music: Clubs: When: 02/23/10 @ 7:30pm Cost: $35 Call: 241-8864 Web: www.rickieleejones.com More Information: RICKIE LEE JONES performing live and in concert Tuesday, February 23 Barrymore Theatre — 7:30pm $35 adv — seated show

Album holds the final works of Cash - Vindy.com
In the traditions he grew up with — country, gospel, blues — death was a subject that came up frequently, serious yet matter of fact. It cloaked Cash’s first posthumous studio album, the 2006 release “American V: A Hundred Highways.”

DC Elementary Glee Club Sings for First Lady - NBC Washington
It wasn’t the glee club’s first celebrity gig. Over the years, the students have sung for a diverse audience that’s included gospel singers, the Washington Redskins , officials at the dpartments of state and education, the Attorney General’s

Eddy Harrison to perform at Morgan Hall - Deming Headlight
Eddy Harrison will appear on stage at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Deming Performing Arts Theater in historic Morgan Hall at 109 E. Pine Street. Admission is $6 at the door. Harrison grew up on country/western, gospel and folk music. He started singing

The spirit of the ‘King’ of rock ’n’ roll lives on - Norristown Times Herald
Last month Graceland and legions of fans celebrated Elvis Presley’s would-be 75th birthday. It’s been more than 30 years since the man whose jet black side burns, intriguing lip curl and iconic way of saying “thank you” passed away, and still

New Season, More Vocalists for Jazz at Lincoln Center - New York Times
Voices — from jazz, blues, cabaret and gospel — dominate Jazz at Lincoln Center ’s 2010-11 season, its 24th, to be announced on Tuesday by that organization. The vocalist Dianne Reeves. “Last year there were a lot of piano players in the

Have One on Me - Pitchfork
Sometimes, almost eerily so, like on “In California” (the way she wraps the vocal melody around the evocative title word is just a few miles up the PCH from Blue ’s “California”). In addition to her voice and phrasing, the more approachable songs

Monroe Crossing Concert - Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota’s deep bluegrass roots, this album features originals, and songs Minnesota Music Hall of Fame the same year as Monroe Crossing. The group plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt

Rickie Lee Jones - Isthmus Daily Page
Rickie Lee Jones Music: Clubs: When: 02/23/10 @ 7:30pm Cost: $35 Call: 241-8864 Web: www.rickieleejones.com More Information: RICKIE LEE JONES performing live and in concert Tuesday, February 23 Barrymore Theatre — 7:30pm $35 adv — seated show

Album holds the final works of Cash - Vindy.com
In the traditions he grew up with — country, gospel, blues — death was a subject that came up frequently, serious yet matter of fact. It cloaked Cash’s first posthumous studio album, the 2006 release “American V: A Hundred Highways.”

DC Elementary Glee Club Sings for First Lady - NBC Washington
It wasn’t the glee club’s first celebrity gig. Over the years, the students have sung for a diverse audience that’s included gospel singers, the Washington Redskins , officials at the dpartments of state and education, the Attorney General’s

Eddy Harrison to perform at Morgan Hall - Deming Headlight
Eddy Harrison will appear on stage at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Deming Performing Arts Theater in historic Morgan Hall at 109 E. Pine Street. Admission is $6 at the door. Harrison grew up on country/western, gospel and folk music. He started singing

Chorus: passion, precision - Tulsa World
A woman paging through the program for the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus’ concert Saturday night took in the title — “Epic Stories in Song” — and the four pages of densely printed texts for the pieces to be performed, and murmured to her companion

Heavenly sounds of college choirs fill Von Braun Center - Everything Alabama Blog
View full size Dave Dieter/Huntsville Times About 500 singers from 11 college choirs joined together to sing “Battle Hymn of the Republic” to open Sunday’s Festival of Spirituals VI. HUNTSVILLE, AL. - The lilting voices in song flowed through the

Group bridges cultures, draws in audience - Kansas State Collegian
for 7UP and Life Savers commercials, as well as performing a soundtrack for “The Lion King Part II” album. As a part of the McCain performance, the group sang several songs that represented its message, like the song “Nomethemba

Life in focus: Helm’s film ready for spotlight - Daily Freeman
An intended music video featuring a three-time Grammy winner from Woodstock morphed, instead, into a documentary that will premiere in March at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. “We never said, ‘Let’s make a documentary

Temp: 33° - Toledo Blade
Prelude to St. Patrick’s Day, 7-10 p.m. today, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Kenna Hall, 4605 St. Anthony Rd., Temperance, music by John Connolly & Company, $6. 734-856-2331. Lecture: “A Prophet Loved: Muslim Memorial of Mohammed,” by Ovamir

Chorus: passion, precision - Tulsa World
A woman paging through the program for the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus’ concert Saturday night took in the title — “Epic Stories in Song” — and the four pages of densely printed texts for the pieces to be performed, and murmured to her companion

Heavenly sounds of college choirs fill Von Braun Center - Everything Alabama Blog
View full size Dave Dieter/Huntsville Times About 500 singers from 11 college choirs joined together to sing “Battle Hymn of the Republic” to open Sunday’s Festival of Spirituals VI. HUNTSVILLE, AL. - The lilting voices in song flowed through the

Group bridges cultures, draws in audience - Kansas State Collegian
for 7UP and Life Savers commercials, as well as performing a soundtrack for “The Lion King Part II” album. As a part of the McCain performance, the group sang several songs that represented its message, like the song “Nomethemba

Life in focus: Helm’s film ready for spotlight - Daily Freeman
An intended music video featuring a three-time Grammy winner from Woodstock morphed, instead, into a documentary that will premiere in March at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. “We never said, ‘Let’s make a documentary

Temp: 33° - Toledo Blade
Prelude to St. Patrick’s Day, 7-10 p.m. today, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Kenna Hall, 4605 St. Anthony Rd., Temperance, music by John Connolly & Company, $6. 734-856-2331. Lecture: “A Prophet Loved: Muslim Memorial of Mohammed,” by Ovamir