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Live Nation's Major Gospel Tour to Feature 'The King's Men,' Four Heavyweights of Gospel Music
May 3, 2012 – Touring | Record Labels | Christian/Gospel
"The King's Men" - Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Israel Houghton and Donnie McClurkin - will be joining forces for the first time ever on the same stage to bring their brand of gospel music into some of Live Nation's most historic venues this fall. » Full Story
adele singing grammy Chart Moves: Adele's 'Rumour' Rises; Linkin Park's 'Burn It Down' Debuts; Google Gooses Charts Again
April 26, 2012 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Indies | TV & Film | Digital & Mobile | Retail | Rock & Pop | Country | R&B/Hip-Hop
Wth digital sales of 493,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan, Maroon 5's "Payphone," featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa, roars onto the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 3. Lionel Richie's "Tuskegee" kept Jason Mraz away from the No. 1 slot, as the former's album held at No. 1 for a second week with 114,000 (down 11%, according to Nielsen SoundScan). Click through for more news from this week's Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200. » Full Story
Backbeat: Jason Crabb, Natalie Grant, Laura Story Win Big At Dove Music Awards
April 20, 2012 – Backbeat | Record Labels | Christian/Gospel
Jason Crabb cemented his status as a solo phenomenon by winning male vocalist and artist of the year at the Gospel Music Association's 43rd Annual Dove Awards last night (April 19) at the historic Fox Theater in Atlanta. » Full Story
Jason Crabb Jason Crabb Wins Gospel Music Artist of the Year At 2012 Dove Awards
April 19, 2012 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Retail
Christian singer Jason Crabb won two of the most prominent awards for male artists at the 43rd annual Dove Awards held for the second straight year in Atlanta. » Full Story
Jason Crabb Jason Crabb Tops 2012 Dove Awards Nominees
February 22, 2012 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Digital & Mobile | Retail | Country
Southern gospel singer Jason Crabb leads the 43rd annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, set for April 19 at Atlanta's Fox Theater, with eight nominations, including nods in the artist, male vocalist, country recorded song and Southern gospel album of the year categories. » Full Story
Photos: Adele's Post-Grammy Party, With Pitbull, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Howard Stringer, Doug Morris, More
February 13, 2012 – Backbeat | Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Global | Rock & Pop | R&B/Hip-Hop
After winning six Grammys at the ceremony, Adele celebrated with her Sony Music family at Cecconi's in West Hollywood. Attendees included artists Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Alicia Keys, Marsha Ambrosius and Kirk Franklin; executives included Sir Howard Stringer, Doug Morris, Peter Edge, Tom Corson and Joe Riccitelli. » Full Story
Tim McGraw, Lamb of God and 'Grammy' Albums Aiming High On Next Week's Billboard 200
January 25, 2012 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Digital & Mobile | Retail | Rock & Pop | Country
While Adele's "21" seems set to spend an 18th nonconsecutive week at No. 1, according to industry sources, Tim McGraw's "Emotional Traffic" could drive in at No. 2 on the list. Those in the know suggest the album may sell between 60,000 and 65,000 copies by week's end on Jan. 29. Also look for rock band Lamb of God to debut in either the Nos. 3 or 4 slots, as its "Resolution" is aiming to sell around 50,000 copies. » Full Story
Kaye Stevens, Singer and Actress, Dead at 79
December 30, 2011 – Touring | Christian/Gospel | TV & Film | Rock & Pop
Singer and actress Kaye Stevens, who performed with the Rat Pack and was a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," has died at a central Florida hospital. She was 79. » Full Story
Hilary Weeks Becomes First Mormon Artist to Rank in Top 10 on Billboard Christian Albums Chart
November 4, 2011 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Publishing
Veteran artist Hilary Weeks has become the first Mormon act to debut in the top 10 on Billboard’s Christian Albums list. With more than 4,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan, the artist’s eight album “Every Step” (Shadow Mountain) opens with Hot Shot Debut honors at No. 6. » Full Story
Ricky Skaggs Wins Big at 2011 Inspirational Country Music Awards
October 31, 2011 – Touring | Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Legal & Management | Retail | Country
Faith, family and country music were celebrated Friday night (Oct. 28) at the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music (ICM) Awards at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Ricky Skaggs was the evening's top winner, claiming the Entertainer of the Year award as well as the trophy for Musician of the Year. » Full Story
Casting Crowns Christian Rockers Casting Crowns Cruising To Possible No. 1 Album
October 19, 2011 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Digital & Mobile | Retail
Watch for Christian rockers Casting Crowns' "Come to the Well" to possibly debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart next week, with perhaps 95,000-110,000 sold by week's end on Sunday, Oct. 23, according to industry prognosticators. » Full Story
Jessy Dixon Jessy Dixon, Gospel Star & Pop Collaborator, Dies at 73
September 26, 2011 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | R&B/Hip-Hop
Jessy Dixon, a singer and songwriter who introduced his energetic style of gospel music to wider audiences by serving as pop singer Paul Simon's opening act, died Monday. He was 73. During a more than 50-year career, Dixon wrote songs for several popular singers, including jazz and rhythm and blues singer Randy Crawford. » Full Story
BARRETT SISITERS.png Delois Barrett Campbell, Gospel Legend of Barrett Sisters, Dies at 85
August 3, 2011 – Touring | Record Labels | Christian/Gospel
When she sang "Fly Away," Delois Barrett Campbell's voice soared to the church rafters and her joy raised the roof. The gospel legend was the oldest of the three singing Barrett Sisters, who electrified audiences worldwide with their powerful harmonies. She died Tuesday at a Chicago hospital at age 85, daughter Mary Campbell said. » Full Story
Grammy Musician Coalition Calls For Boycott of CBS Over Grammys Category Cutting
June 30, 2011 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Legal & Management | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Country | Latin
A coalition of musicians protesting the Recording Academy's decision to drop 31 categories from the Grammy Awards is stepping up the pressure, calling for a boycott of the Grammys' telecast partner, CBS, and hiring a lawyer to explore legal action. » Full Story
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mary Mary Honored at ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
June 27, 2011 – Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Publishing | R&B/Hip-Hop
This past weekend, Sean "Diddy" Combs received the prestigious Founders Award from Dr. Dre while Mary Mary garnered the Golden Note Award at ASCAP's 24th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Other honorees included Ludacris, Alicia Keys, and B.o.B.    » Full Story
Nashville Music Council Seeks to Leverage City's Vast Music Resources
June 23, 2011 – Touring | Record Labels | Christian/Gospel | Publishing | Legal & Management | Rock & Pop | Country
With the likes of Jack White, Emmylou Harris onboard, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean wants to capitalize on the city's vast music resources with the Nashville Music Council, a 60-member group that draws together the music community, city leaders and business interests. » Full Story
 
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