GRAMMY award-winning music collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin will bring the injustices around mass incarceration – and the voices of 1,300 inmates – to center stage with the release of their collaborative album KINGDOM Book 1, out June 17th via Tribl Records and Fo Yo Soul Entertainment / RCA Inspiration. A cornerstone to the thought-provoking collection and the first glimpse into what’s to come, the album’s title track “Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin “KINGDOM” first appeared on uGospel.com.

Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning Gospel music maven Tamela Mann announced the upcoming release of a new deluxe edition of her sensational Tillymann Music Group album, Overcomer. Tamela also makes history this week as the first gospel artist to chart nine No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, with her most recent single “He Did It For Me” now holding the top spot. Heralded as some of the superstar’s best work, Overcomer: Deluxe Edition builds upon the original version’s themes of resilience, strength, purpose and the beauty of faith, with an offering of both all new tracks and intimate live renditions of fan favorites from Overcomer. Overcomer: Deluxe Edition will be distributed by The Orchard, and available as a digital release across all major music streaming platforms on July 22, 2022.

At a time when the world looks to rebuild following a turbulent chapter, Overcomer: Deluxe Edition will resonate with fans of Tamela’s music, as she reminds us that with faith we can overcome the challenges before us, receive healing and find hope. Her awe-inspiring vocals and profound lyrics on the album are supported by a prolific group of special guest features including the breathtaking ballad “Superheroes Prayer” with Yolanda Adams, the uplifting and joyous “Hello God” with Wyclef Jean and Kirk Franklin, the powerful track “Finished Work” with Todd Dulaney, and stunning new live renditions of “Help Me” with Tim Rogers and The Fellas, and “Finished,” which is written by Travis Greene.

The original version of Overcomer made a splash on the charts, immediately entering the Top Gospel Albums upon release and earning Tamela her seventh No. 1 spot in Billboard’s Gospel Airplay charts with the debut No. 1 single, “Touch From You.” The follow-up single, “Help Me,” notched Tamela’s eighth No. 1 single on the Billboard chart and the current single, “He Did It For Me” is No. 1 on the chart this week. Marking her ninth single to take the top spot on the chart, Tamela is making history as the first gospel artist to achieve this. Overcomer: Deluxe Edition takes what made the original version great and turns it into a new masterpiece. Listeners will hear Tamela elegantly proclaim her faith, lead worship, and deliver heavenly music in the magnificent way she knows how.

Overcomer: Deluxe Edition is the latest accomplishment in Tamela’s storied career. Tamela is a Grammy® Award Winner, BET® Award Winner, Billboard® Music Award Winner, NAACP Image® Award Winner, Gospel Music Stellar® Award Winner, actress, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. Her Billboard No. 1 album Best Days includes the No. 1 Platinum single “Take Me to The King” and received Billboard’s “Album of the Decade” for 2010-2019, in the Gospel category. Tamela’s Billboard No. 1 album, One Way, garnered two No. 1 singles, including “Change Me” and “God Provides,” which earned the singer her first Grammy® Award in 2017. In 2018, Tamela and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Tamela and David together helm Tillymann Entertainment. They starred in the NAACP Image® Award-winning docu-series “The Manns,” the hit comedy “Mann & Wife,” and are currently starring in “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” and “Mann Family Dinner” on their MANNTV YouTube channel. Tamela’s athleisure apparel line, the Tamela Mann Collection, is available at TamelaMann.com and in select retail stores.

“These songs are a true expression of my heart and reflect where I’m at these days on my spiritual journey,” says Tamela. “We’ve all been through so much and we’ve made it through. I want to encourage people, God helped us overcome this far, and with His help, we can keep conquering anything that comes our way.”
Overcomer: Deluxe Edition Track List:

1. Help Me (Live) feat. Tim Rogers and The Fellas
2. Finished Work feat. Todd Dulaney
3. He Did It for Me (Live)
4. Final Answer (Live)
5. Finished (Live)
6. I Am
7. Source
8. Hello God feat. Wyclef Jean and Kirk Franklin
9. Conqueror
10. Superheroes Prayer feat. Yolanda Adams
11. Touch From You
12. Forever Yours
13. Overcomer

Production Credits:
Executive Producers: David Mann Sr., Tamela Mann, Tillymann Music Group Inc.

Producers: David Mann Sr., La’Tia Mann, Justin Pearson

Produced by: Kirk Franklin, Philip Bryant, Jevon Hill, Travis Greene, Dontaniel Kimbrough, Todd Dulaney, Shaun Martin, Rickey “Slikk” Offord, Stanley Green, Tamela Mann

Tamela On Tour
5/21    Miami, FL
5/28    Houston, TX
6/4      Jacksonville, FL
6/5      Savannah, GA
6/11    Valdosta, GA
6/18    Orlando, FL
6/26    Newark, NJ

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Anson Dawkins and Eric Dawkins are songwriters, producers, musicians, and vocal arrangers who have contributed to an unprecedented list of platinum-selling, award-winning artists including Commissioned, Mary Mary, Tyrese, Quincy Jones, Mary J. Blige, CeCe Winans, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Tamela Mann, Toni Braxton and many more.  As the super duo group Dawkins & Dawkins, they are Dove Award and Stellar Award-nominated artists known for their timeless FROM NOW ON album and “Need To Know” and “Wrapped Up” hit singles.

After a 10-year hiatus of releasing their music, the brothers returned in 2021 with an epic series of EP’s called NEVER GETS OLD Vol. 1 & 2 and NEVER GETS OLD HOLIDAY.   Vol 1: LOVE & LIGHT features the hit and YouTube video hit “In My Feelings”.  Vol 2: FAITH & FAVOR features their newest hit, “Come By Here”.

“Come By Here” is now #1 on the Mediabase Gospel Radio Chart, has risen to #3 on the Billboard/BDS National Radio Airplay Chart and is #1 on the Gospel Indicator Chart.

Radio promotions director Greg “Uncle G” Lyons says, “It’s a pleasure working with Dawkins & Dawkins, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the team and their first #1 radio accomplishment.  I’m looking forward to bigger and better for Anson and Eric and honored to be taking this journey with them.”

Dawkins & Dawkins are also adding four more music award nominations to their resumé.  Anson and Eric have snagged 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Award nominations for Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Producer of The Year, Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year and Special Event Album of the Year.
“It’s exciting to be nominated in four Stellar Award categories,” says Anson.  “We’ve had a song in the top 5 on Gospel radio for a few weeks and now #1 on Mediabase.  We are on a promotional tour now and are grateful for the amazing people working behind the scenes to make it all happen.”  He continues,  “We are fortunate to have people who enjoy our music and are willing to show it by streaming, purchasing, and voting for us.  But ultimately, God gets all the credit!”

“What can I say about the Stellars…? It’s the biggest night in Gospel music, and we’re up for multiple awards, so I’m grateful,” Eric expresses.  “We’ve never graced the Stellar stage, but we’ll proudly wear the nomination badge whatever happens that night.  It’s always humbling to have the support of our peers and fans, showing us that they validate and love what we do. We’re honored to be in the number.”

Dawkins & Dawkins will be at the Stellar Awards in Atlanta, GA July 15-16.  Visit TheStellarAwards.com for more information.  Fans can see Dawkins & Dawkins on “The Road To Rososevelt Tour” May 20 in Atlanta, May 27 in New Orleans, and May 29 in Houston.  To register for the FREE concert, visit Eventbrite.
Connect with Dawkins & Dawkins on Instagram @RealDawkinsandDawkins or Facebook @DawkinsAndDawkins. Their NEVER GETS OLD series of albums is music for you to add to your summer playlist.  Jam to it, worship to it, and bet it “Never Gets Old”.

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Tik Tok viral gospel veteran, B. Chase & Shabach will present “Choirs Rock” on Sunday, May 29 in Atlanta, GA at the Faith Deliverance Church. This free and charitable musical event will serve as an opportunity to celebrate the talent of independent community choirs while raising money for Williams’ new non-profit organization, CLICK HERE:

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Ron Bell and Christian Ministry Music Movement “CM3” are making an imprint in Gospel music.  The Texas-based ensemble released their debut singles “You Can’t Have My Joy” featuring James Henderson and “Without The Lord” featuring Drea Randall in 2020.  Their third offering is a contemporary Gospel song of praise called “It Is Well”.

Ron Bell and CM3 deliver “It Is Well” with power and authority.  Ron, frontman and founder, created “It Is Well” as a song of relief from the challenging times the world has recently experienced.  CM3 confidently ministers the single to encourage listeners to know of God’s unyielding presence even during difficult times.

The group has now released the official music video for “It Is Well,” which showcases CM3’s passion for their growing music ministry.  Lawyer Turner leads with his captivatingly raspy tenor vocal over the dynamic track laced with a striking electric guitar arrangement.

The “It Is Well” music video is directed by Danny R. Martin with sound engineering by Will Smith and Victor Smith.  You can watch and share the video from Ron Bell’s YouTube channel.

“It Is Well” digital single is available now on all music outlets.  The single is also gaining momentum on Gospel radio stations across the country.  CM3’s assignment is to make songs like “It Is Well” as a tool of hope and love with the mission to reach as many as possible through ministry.  That is the CM3 movement.

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Tyscot Records – America’s oldest, operating gospel music label – has earned nine nominations for its various artists in the upcoming 37^th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards – the biggest night of the year for the gospel music industry.

Louisville, Kentucky’s Jason Clayborn (best-known for writing songs such as Hezekiah Walker’s GRAMMY® Award nominated, Billboard No. 1 smash,  “Better”) and The Atmosphere Changers earned four nominations for their debut album, God Made It Beautiful (JayClay Music / Tyscot). The project earned nods in the categories of Traditional Album of the Year, Praise & Worship Album of the Year, and Choir of the Year. Their “You’re All I Need” collaboration with Hezekiah Walker also earned them notice in the Music Video of the Year category.

Crooner Jason Nelson broke out of his musical shell on his first album in three years “Close” (Jaelyn Song / Tyscot / FairTrade). Aside from playing bass on various tracks, Nelson also showcased more up-tempo songs with a variety of  musical colors. His slick, uptown groove “Residue” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart this past November.  It’s now in contention for  statuettes in the categories of Urban Inspirational Song of the Year and Praise & Worship Song of the Year.

Bri Babineaux ( who recently gave birth to a son named Eli with her husband, Keeslon) won two nominations in the categories of Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year and Contemporary Female Artist of the Year. The nods came because of her best-selling album “The Encounter Continues” (Bri Babineaux Music / Tyscot) that featured her first Billboard Gospel Airplay No. 1 hit, “He’s My Rock,” which has racked up over 3 million global streams.

Finally, Deitrick Haddon teamed up with producer Zaytoven for “Sick World” (Black Own Black Entertainment / DH Visions / Tyscot)  which revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trap music track is nominated in the Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year category.

ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bri Babineaux

CHOIR OF THE YEAR

Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers – God Made It Beautiful

CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bri Babineaux

TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers – God Made It Beautiful

URBAN INSPIRATIONAL  SONG OF THE YEAR

Jason Nelson – Residue

MUSIC VIDEO  OF THE YEAR

Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers – You’re All I Need

PRAISE & WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Jason Clayborn – God Made It Beautiful

PRAISE & WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR

Jason Nelson – Residue

RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Deitrick Haddon x Zaytoven – Sick World

The 37^th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards take place Saturday, July 16^th in Atlanta, Ga. Visit thestellarawards.com for more information.

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HezHouse Entertainment has received its first Stellar Award nominations. Chorale favorite Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling are nominated in the Traditional Choir of the Year and Choir of the Year categories for the 37^th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. These are also the first Stellar nominations for Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling.

Hezekiah Walker, founder of HezHouse Entertainment, says: “The Stellar Gospel Music Awards are very special to choirs, as most awards shows don’t even have choir categories anymore. I am ecstatic for Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling to be nominated this year, and grateful for the role that HezHouse Entertainment is able to have in keeping the choir tradition going strong in Gospel music.”

The nominations were received for Kevin Lemons and Higher Calling’s HezHouse release Third Round. The lead single, “For Your Good,” peaked at #3 on the Billboard’s Gospel Digital Sales Chart and garnered over 100,000 streams. Third Round features 11 soul-stirring tracks, including the latest single,  HezHouse Entertainment Lands First Stellar Award Nominations! first appeared on uGospel.com.

2022 How Sweet The Sound judges (L to R): Ricky Dillard, Jekalyn Carr, Hezekiah Walker, and J.J. Hairston

With its impending return after a 10-year hiatus, How Sweet The Sound is poised to electrify the gospel music industry on June 4^th 2022, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, as it selects the best gospel choir, soloist, and dance performance. The live, in-person gospel music competition also marks the start of a multi-dimensional partnership with the Ad Council on their Sound It Out campaign – an initiative to help parents and caregivers discuss mental health with their children.

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MNRK Music Group is elated to announce its 16 nominations for the 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The powerful night of faith and music will take place in Atlanta on July 15 and 16. MNRK’s very own Jonathan McReynolds, James Fortune, Todd Dulaney and Josh Copeland collectively bring in 16 nominations.

With several nominations across the Stellar Awards categories, hit-makers Jonathan McReynolds and Todd Dulaney lead with 7 nominations each. Award-winning artists James Fortune and Josh Copeland follow with their own respective nominations.

A complete list of MNRK Music Group’s Nominations can be seen below:

Category 1 – Artist of the Year
-Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 3 – Male Artist of the Year
-Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK

Category 5 – Duo/Chorus Group of the Year
-Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 6 – New Artist of the Year
-Josh Copeland; No Fear; Anointed Sounds / MNRK

Category 7 – Album of the Year
-Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 9 – Producer of the Year
-Todd Dulaney & Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough; Anthems & Glory; MNRK

Category 10 – Contemporary Duo/Group of the Year
-Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 12 – Contemporary Male Artist of the Year
-Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK

Category 16 – Contemporary Album of the Year
-Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 19 – Music Video of the Year
-Never Let Me Down; Olu Samuel Emedobi; FIYA World / MNRK (James Fortune)

Category 23 – Special Event Album of the Year
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 27 – Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
-Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK
-Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Tyler Siemen; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

Category 28 – Praise and Worship Album of the Year
-Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK

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Today, the nominations for the 37th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced and TRIBL Records, one of the trailblazing labels in the Christian, Gospel, and Inspirational music, received 6 nominations. TRIBL’s GRAMMY-winning super group Maverick City Music earns six nominations including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for the Billboard Gospel #1 single, “Jireh.”

Co-Founder & President of TRIBL’s Records, Stephanie Valcarcel, says, “Our artists and creative teams work effortlessly all year to share the gospel in new and inspiring ways both sonically and visually. We are honored to have our work recognized by the Stellar Gospel Music Awards and its voting members.”

The Stellar Awards, which are the most prestigious awards in Gospel music, will take place on Saturday, July 16th in Atlanta, GA.

A complete list of TRIBL Records nominations is below.
Category #1: ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music; Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition; TRIBL Records

Category #2: SONG OF THE YEAR
“Jireh” (Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine); Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick & Chris Brown; TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #5: DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music, Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition, TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #10: CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music, Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition, TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #23: SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A Very Maverick Christmas; Maverick City Choir; TRIBL Records

CATEGORY #28: PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition; Maverick City Music; TRIBL Records

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