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CBS Launches AMP Radio Detroit
October 05, 2009 - Jazz
Taking on the top-rated station in Detroit, CBS Radio Monday at 8 a.m. debuted AMP Radio, which employs a top-40 format, on WVMV-FM. » Full Story
Lataillade Expands Scope, Execs Join Central South Board
August 26, 2009 - RB Hip-Hop
As part of Lataillade Entertainment's multi-million dollar stock purchase equal to a 50% stake in Central South Distribution, the gospel/Christian music distributor will diversify its music offering to other genres. » Full Story
Veteran Christian Agents Launches New Ventures
August 21, 2009 - Touring | Christian
Veteran Christian music booking agent Charles Dorris, formerly VP and head of Christian Music for the William Morris Agency, has launched two new companies. » Full Story
Whispers To Record First Gospel Album
May 14, 2009 - RB Hip-Hop
Grammy Award-winning gospel icon Fred Hammond is on board to produce several tracks for the project, which is tentatively slated for a fall 2009 release. » Full Story
Chapman, Heath, Casting Crowns Net Doves
April 24, 2009 - Christian
Nashville veteran Steven Curtis Chapman, newcomer Brandon Heath and perennial favorites Casting Crowns topped the list of artists taking home honors at the Gospel Music Association's 40th annual GMA Dove Awards last night (April 23) at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. » Full Story
ASCAP Honors Christian Writers and Publishers
April 21, 2009 - Publishing | Christian
Matt Redman, Matthew West, Sam Mizell, Dave Clark and EMI Christian Music Publishing were the top honorees at ASCAP's annual Christian Music Awards at Nashville's Richland Country Club. » Full Story
Lawrence Takes Top Honor at BMI Christian Awards
April 20, 2009 - Publishing | Christian
Donald Lawrence was named BMI Songwriter of the Year at the performing rights organization's annual Christian Music Awards held Saturday night, April 18, at the company's Nashville offices. » Full Story
David Winans Sr. Dies At 76
April 08, 2009 - Christian
David Winans Sr., the patriarch of that gospel music family, has died in Nashville. He was 76. A statement from a Los Angeles public relations company representing the family said he died Wednesday at a hospice in Nashville. » Full Story
Chapman, Grant Among Dove Award Songwriter Finalists
March 31, 2009 - Christian
The Gospel Music Association has announced that Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant, Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram and Tony Wood are the final nominees for the Dove Award for songwriter of the year. » Full Story
R&B Legends Give Voice to Time Life ‘Worship’ CD
March 03, 2009 - Christian
Regina Belle, Teddy Pendergrass and Peabo Bryson are among the soul veterans raising their voices on “Songs 4 Worship Soul.” » Full Story
SESAC Christian Honors Songwriters
February 24, 2009 - Christian | Publishing
Jason Ingram took home his third consecutive SESAC Christian Songwriter of the year honor last night (Feb. 23) at the performing rights organization's annual awards dinner in Nashville at Sambuca Restaurant. » Full Story
Tomlin Leads Dove Awards Nods
February 20, 2009 - Christian
Chris Tomlin is the lead nominee for the 40th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. » Full Story
Stevie Wonder to Perform At White House
February 19, 2009 - RB Hip-Hop
Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Esperanza Spalding, Martina McBride, Mary Mary and will.i.am are among the lineup of performers for “Stevie Wonder in Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.” » Full Story
Gospel Briefs: 'Sunday Best,' BMI
February 19, 2009 - Christian
BET’s “Sunday Best” gospel singing competition begins its second season; The Gospel Music Channel will broadcast the world premiere of the 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel special. » Full Story
Sapp Wins Big At 2009 Stellar Awards
January 19, 2009 - Christian
Marvin Sapp took top honors at the 24th annual Stellar Awards Jan. 17 at the Grand Ole Opry House, winning eight awards. » Full Story
Primary Wave Buys Tennessee Ernie Ford Catalog
January 12, 2009 - Publishing
Primary Wave has purchased the publishing interest in the Tennessee Ernie Ford catalog that has reverted to the late singer's estate, Tennessee Ernie Ford Enterprises. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. » Full Story
Evergreen Signs BeBe Winans To Publishing Deal
January 12, 2009 - Publishing
The deal includes new songs for Winans' upcoming reunion album with CeCe Winans as well as songs on two other forthcoming albums, "Orchestral Truth" and a new gospel record. » Full Story
Parton, Smith Headed To Gospel Music Hall Of Fame
January 08, 2009 - Christian | Country
Dolly Parton, Michael W. Smith, Dr. Bobby Jones, the Dixie Hummingbirds and producer Lari Goss will be inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame next month. » Full Story
Bright Named To Word Post
November 10, 2008 - Christian | Country
Veteran producer and music publishing executive Mark Bright has been named president and CEO of Word Entertainment. He succeeds Jim Van Hook, who decided to retire after more than 30 years in the faith-based music industry. » Full Story
 


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