Aretha Franklin signs on to McDonald’s® Gospelfest® 2013 “30 Years of God’s Amazing Grace”

–         It’s the Biggest Gospel Event of the Year! – By Naomi Logan Richard Legendary singer Aretha Franklin will return to her gospel roots to perform at the 30th Annual McDonald’s Gospelfest on Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Prudential Center (165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ). Aretha began her personal musical journey singing at her much-revered father Reverend C.L. Franklin’s New Bethel Baptist Church at … Continue reading Aretha Franklin signs on to McDonald’s® Gospelfest® 2013 “30 Years of God’s Amazing Grace”

THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES 2013 GRAMMY® SIGNATURE SCHOOLS

Grants Awarded to 10 Top U.S. Public High Schools for Music Excellence
Including Six Enterprise Awards Granted
to Economically Underserved Schools By Naomi Logan Richard SANTA MONICA, Calif. (March 28, 2013) — The GRAMMY Foundation® (www.grammyfoundation.org) announced today that 10 schools nationwide have been selected as GRAMMY® Signature Schools (www.grammyintheschools.com) for 2013 and have been awarded cash grants totaling $56,000. Created in 1998, the GRAMMY Signature Schools … Continue reading THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES 2013 GRAMMY® SIGNATURE SCHOOLS

AUSTIN URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES EIGHT-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH ANTHONY HAMILTON, BRANDY

By Naomi Logan Richard AUSTIN, TX (March 23, 2013) — The Austin Urban Music Festival (AUMF) will celebrate its eight-year anniversary with legendary R&B powerhouse performers, Grammy ® award winning, Anthony Hamilton on Saturday, March 30, with Brandy kicking off the festival Friday, March 29.  The Festival, which takes place during Texas Relays weekend, runs from 11a.m-10:30p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 30-31 at Town Lake … Continue reading AUSTIN URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES EIGHT-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH ANTHONY HAMILTON, BRANDY

24th Annual Bandana Ball Yields Stunning Fundraising Results

In support of families with hospitalized children, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas greatly exceeded its fundraising goal on Saturday. By Naomi Logan Richard AUSTIN, Texas – Raising in excess of $550,000 through the support of more than 900 guests during the 24th Annual Bandana Ball, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas secured record-breaking results for families of hospitalized children. … Continue reading 24th Annual Bandana Ball Yields Stunning Fundraising Results

THE GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY 
GMA DOVE AWARDS TO NASHVILLE, TENN., OCTOBER 15, 2013

By Naomi Logan Richard NASHILLE, TN (March 19, 2013) – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the return of the legendary GMA Dove Awards to Music City for its 44th year of honors. For the first time in Dove Awards history, Gospel music’s biggest night will take place in the fall. This year’s show is on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 8 p.m. EDT, … Continue reading THE GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY 
GMA DOVE AWARDS TO NASHVILLE, TENN., OCTOBER 15, 2013