GOSPEL MUSIC ICON KIRK FRANKLIN TEAMS WITH HOUSE OF BLUES ON ALL NEW GOSPEL BRUNCH

Legendary Gospel Brunch Launches Spectacular and Savory New Show Mother’s Day, May 12th Tickets On Sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. By Naomi Logan Richard Grammy-Award winning star and Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin is joining forces with House of Blues and its venues across the United States to create a new Gospel Brunch experience as part of its year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration. House … Continue reading GOSPEL MUSIC ICON KIRK FRANKLIN TEAMS WITH HOUSE OF BLUES ON ALL NEW GOSPEL BRUNCH

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”

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

William “Bill The Mailman” Martin Wins Gospel Radio REACH Award!

By Naomi Richard Austin landmark, William “Bill The Mailman” Martin won the highly coveted REACH Award as a Trailblazer Announcer in Nashville, Tennessee!  During a packed house ceremony, Mr. Martin was named Central South Distribution Company’s REACH Award Recipient at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center during the Stellar Awards’ Gospel Radio Awards & Showcase. Names were submitted from around the world for this prestigious award.  … Continue reading William “Bill The Mailman” Martin Wins Gospel Radio REACH Award!

MARY J. BLIGE HEADS TO ACL-LIVE FEBRUARY 27

By Naomi Logan Richard Mary J. Blige will be at ACL-Live February 27 and tickets go on sale Friday!  With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, the singer-songwriter has respectfully earned the nickname the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” WHAT:                  MARY J. BLIGE WHERE:                ACL LIVE at The Moody Theater WHEN:                 FEBRUARY 27     ON SALE:             FRIDAY, JANUARY … Continue reading MARY J. BLIGE HEADS TO ACL-LIVE FEBRUARY 27