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New and Upcoming Releases:

	Kierra "Kiki" Sheard's remix CD, "Just Until...," is scheduled for release August 2.
	Marvin Sapp's latest project, "Be Exalted," has a July 26, scheduled release date.
	Joann Rosario released, "Now More Than Ever...Worship," on July 12.
	"Daryl Coley Presents: Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment  Instrument of Praise"” - release date July 12. Featuring Daryl Coley, Tonex and Cedric Thompson
	Yolanda Adams' "Day By Day" is scheduled to be released August 30. The CD is produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with add'l production by Kirk Franklin and others.
	Kirk Franklin's first release on his new record label, Fo Yo Soul Entertainment, is due out in the Summer of 2005
	Dorinda Clark-Cole 's new project, "The Rose of Gospel," has a release date of August 16.
	Byron Cage recently recorded his latest project in Atlanta.
	RiZen's follow up to their blockbuster debut is entitled "RiZen 2" is here. Click Here to read Detroit Gospel.com's interview with RiZen.
	Evelyn Turrentine-Agee's latest project "Go Through" is in stores now. Click Here to read Detroit Gospel.com's interview with Evelyn Turrentine-Agee .
	Donnie McClurkin's much anticipated "Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs" was released April 5, 2005
	Detroit native, Lexi, released her new CD, "A Praise In The Valley," on March 8, 2005. It was released on the Holy Music record label, which is owned by former world heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield.
	BeBe Winans released his first studio album in four years on Feb. 22, 2005. The songs on BeBe's inspirational album, "Dream," provide solace in these uncertain times.
	Jacky Clark-Chisholm is scheduled to release her solo debut CD, "Expectancy, " on Detroit-based Entheos Records (Click for press release). The CD, produced by Carnell Murrell and Antun Foster, features guest appearances by The Clark Sisters and Ron Winans.
	Ron Winans - "Ron Winans Family & Friends 5; A Celebration" (Click for press release) released nationwide on January 31, 2005
	The Barrow Music group welcomes The Whitfield Music Group to its label (CLICK HERE for press release) and plans a 2005 re-release of "This Time."
	21:03 is a featured artist on "WOW 2005" and is in the studio now, working on their debut release.
	ProSounity Music presents the new CD from Detroit's own Kim Jordan, Full Circle (CLICK HERE for press release and profile on Kim Jordan).

Other Gospel News:

Face To Face announces A Fred Hammond "Very Merry Christmas Tour." The tour will feature Fred's unique urban sound on holiday favorites and brand new songs that are sure to put the audience in the Holiday Spirit. The tour will run Nov. 14 through Dec. 11, 2005, with special guest, Christian comedian, Chocolate, and others. To get your church involved and for all booking inquires call Dave Hammond at 248.354.5151

Aretha Franklin Presents A Four-Night Gospel Revival - Detroit News writer, Susan Whitall, reported in the Wednesday, June 22, 2005, edition that while the PraiseFest may be off, Aretha's plans for a 4-night, free gospel festival at Greater Emmanuel Church of God In Christ are definitely on. CLICK HERE for details of the four-night celebration of faith, July 26-July 29, starting at 7 p.m. each night. For the full Detroit News article go to: http://www.detnews.com/2005/events/0506/22/C01-223506.htm

Photo: BeBe Winans w/DG.com's Gospel Scene Producer, Renee', behind the scenes of the 2005 Stellar Awards

The BeBe Winans Radio Show Brings Detroit's Gospel To A National Audience

The BeBe Winans Radio Show in honor of Black Music Month, will be celebrating the Gospel Music of Detroit, the weekend of June 25-26, 2005. For this very special 3 hour show, joining BeBe in the studio will be Detroit artists Byron Cage, Fred Hammond, Tim Bowman, Deitrick Haddon, Jacky Clark Chisholm, CeCe Winans, Rance Allen, Karen Clark Sheard, and Ron Winans. In addition, all of the songs in this very special 3 hour show will be exclusively by Detroit artists.

Locally in Detroit, The BeBe Winans Radio Show is heard on WDMK 102.7, Sunday from 9AM to Noon. If you miss any part of the show, you can always listen to a replay the following week at www.BeBeRadio.com.

Congratulations to God's Army for their nomination for a UGI (Urban Gospel Industry) Award for "Best Artist/Group." The UGI Awards will take place during the Love Fellowship Conference in Los Angeles, CA, June 29, 2005. For more on Detroit's own, God's Army, check out Conway Norwood's interview: >>Click Here for God's Army Interview, or visit www.missionnotimpossible.com.

Annual PraiseFest In Jeopardy - Detroit Free Press music writer, Kelley L. Carter, reported in the Saturday, May 7, 2005, edition that the PraiseFest held annually in Hart Plaza is in jeopardy of being cancelled due to lack of financial support. Mike Watts, one of the PraiseFest's producers, noted that the budget to put on the festival is $200,000, and with only $100,000 raised, the dates for what would have been the 14th annual PraiseFest (June 10-12) have been returned to Hart Plaza. There is still a possibility that if the funds can be raised, the PraiseFest may be held at a later date. For the full article (including quotes from J. Moss, Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard, and Detroit Gospel.com's Keith Crosby) click here: www.freep.com/entertainment/music/praise7e_20050507.htm

Multiple-Award winning producer, Michael Brooks has started his own label, Michael Brooks Music, in collaboration with Joe Langham of Comin Atcha Music based in Boston, MA. The label will be distributed by PGE and Fontana/Universal. The first release on the Michael Brooks Music/Comin Atcha music label is a new group called “Michael Brooks & Royal Priesthood.” The project is scheduled to be released August 2, 2005. CLICK HERE for the full press release.

36th Annual GMA Music Award (Dove Award) Winners Announced April 13, during a ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn

Winners In Gospel Music Categories Included:

For Urban Recorded Song of the Year:
“You Don’t Know”; I Owe You; Kierra Kiki Sheard; Rodney Jerkins, Danny Nixon, Fred Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Delisha Thomas; EMI Gospel

For Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:
“Through the Fire”; Driven; The Crabb Family featuring Donnie McClurkin; Gerald Crabb; Daywind Records

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:
“Again I Say Rejoice”; Live From Another Level; Israel & New Breed; Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey; Integrity Gospel

Urban Album of the Year:
Everyday People; Nicole C. Mullen; Nicole C. Mullen, David Mullen, Tommy Sims, James “Big Jim” Wright, Andrew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders; Word Records

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year:
A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson; Lynda Randle; Barry Beckett; Gaither Music

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year:
Live From Another Level; Israel & New Breed; Israel Houghton, Aaron W. Lindsey; Integrity Gospel

For the complete listing of GMA Music Award (Dove) winners go to:
http://www.gmamusicawards.com/categories/

Detroit Gospel.com has moved into new digs! Look for new and exciting changes with the website and the radio show as we set up shop in the Historic Masonic Temple, right here in the heart of the city. Our new contact information can be found at the bottom of each website page.

We recently received an email correspondence from former Motown recording artist, Bunny DeBarge. Bunny had a string of R&B hits in the 80's as part of the family singing group DeBarge and as a solo artist. Today, Bunny is busy sharing her testimony with churches in the Grand Rapids, MI area and is working on a book about her trials and triumphs in the music industry. She is also working on a new gospel CD. CLICK HERE to read Bunny's letter to her fans.

Click to read a wonderful Detroit News article on Detroit's own David Miller. David's debut release, "Standing On The Promises," is a favorite among Detroit Gospel.com staffers and is available at God's World in Detroit. It is also in rotation on local gospel stations such as WEXL - AM1340. http://www.detnews.com

The International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum Announces 2005 Inductees. Aretha Franklin, Rev. F.C. Barnes, Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires, John P. Kee, Rev. Timothy Wright, Bishop Paul S. Morton (this month's featured artist), Rev. Dr. Lawrence C. Roberts and Dr. Myles Munroe are this year’s inductees. The International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum's 9th annual induction and awards gala will be held in Detroit on Saturday, October 22, 2005. Tickets are available now: $75.00 in advance $100.00 at the door. CLICK HERE for press release or go to www.igmhf.org for more info.

Congratulations to the 47th Grammy Award nominees and winners in the gospel and Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) categories. (CLICK HERE for a complete list of 47th Annual Grammy Award winners).

Detroit Gospel.com congratulates all of the 2005 Stellar Award Winners - With a Special "Shout-Out" to Detroit's own including: Dr. Deborah Smith-Pollard for Gospel Announcer of the Year, Fred Hammond for Producer of the Year, CeCe Winans for Female Vocalist AND Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year, and Deitrick Haddon and Voices of Unity for Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year. CLICK HERE for the complete listing of winners and a press release from WJLB FM98. The 20th Annual Stellar Awards will be broadcast in Detroit on Saturday, February 19, 2005, at 11PM on CBS-Channel 62. CLICK HERE for our exclusive Stellar Award 2005 photos, coverage and More.

Congratulations to "Soul Star" Grand Prize Winner, Jessica Clements. Vickie Winans (Destiny Joy Records) & Marvin Winans, Jr. (M2 Entertainment) presented the winner of the "SOUL STAR - Talent Competition & Battle of The Bands" with a check for $5,000; a recording contract; and an image makeover. The event was held on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Masonic Temple in Detroit where celebrity judges included LaShell Griffen, CoCo, and Mario Winans. Look for photos from photographer Jeffrey Cross to be posted on the site soon.

"Sounds of The Holidays" televised in Detroit on Dec., 25, on CBS-62. CLICK HERE for backstage photos, broadcast times, and more info on this delightful Christmas concert featuring J. Moss, Byron Cage, Jacky Clark-Chisholm and God's Little Soldiers.

“The Real Music Tour” features the Motown Sounds of (Comin Atcha Music recording Artist) Parkes Stewart and (Point Records) The Resurrection (CLICK HERE for press release).

Bobby Jones Gospel Retreat - Detroiters represent. CLICK HERE to find out which Detroiters were part of the Int'l Gospel Industry Retreat on December 5-7, 2004, in Miami, FL.

J. Moss CD Release Celebration was THE place to be. CLICK HERE for photos and write-up (new photos recently added).

IGMHFM: International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum 8th Annual Awards Banquet held Oct. 23, in Detroit. (CLICK HERE for full write-up and photos.)

Check out gospel music around the globe - interviews with Bazil Meade of the London Community Gospel Choir and the Dublin Gospel Choir

New topics added to DG.com Discussion Board. CLICK to join the discussion.

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Bobby Jones New Artist Showcase-Detroit Winners: The Showcase was held July 27, at 2nd Ebenezer Church. The two 1st prize winners, Brandon Perry "The Psalmist" and Rosa Warner, will receive an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas to perform at the "Bobby Jones Gospel Retreat". Other winners were: Emma Fair (2nd place), Angel Rivers (3rd place), and Alex Hill (Youth winner).

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Motor City PraiseFest 2004 A Success! CLICK HERE to see pictures from the event and the line up of gospel artists that were present at the Detroit PraiseFest held June 12 & 13, 2004.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS from Fred Hammond CD Release Celebration.

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