On Monday, October 9, Stellar Award winner Phillip Carter convened the first meeting of the DMV Alliance of Gospel Music Professionals at Redeemed Christian Fellowship of Greater Washington in Capitol Heights, MD. Artists, songwriters, musicians, radio personalities and media convened to hear Phillip Carter’s vison on the way forward for the organization that would be a support system for music […]

PositivelyGospel.com has been named as one of the Top 50 Gospel Music Blogs and Websites for Gospel Music Lovers, by Feedspot. According to Feedspot founder Anuj Agarwal, the list is the most comprehensive list of blogs and websites focused on the gospel music industry. Sites are ranked on Google reputation and Google search ranking; influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter […]

 Andrea René Williams, a former GRAMMY Awards Project Manager, Berklee College of Music student and music business entrepreneur, understands the thought-provoking and sometimes competing interests of ministry and industry. It’s that unique dynamic and a desire for artists to keep what’s important front and center that compelled her to pen her first book, “Live The Life You Sing About: How […]

Kenny Taylor would have loved what took place at the Celebration of Life service for him on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD.  You see, along with his very loving family, there were so many people who came because they wanted to honor his memory; people whose lives he poured into […]

The memorial service for Kenny Taylor, will be held July 12 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD. The services for the musician, promoter, manager and producer will take place at 7 p.m. The memorial, the official family remembrance will culminate activities that have celebrated Taylor’s life since his passing on on Saturday, May 27. A musical tribute was […]

Robert E. Person has just announced a new album, Classic Covers. The first single from the album, “I Give You Praise”, is an original composition by legendary pianist and songwriter Richard Smallwood (“Total Praise,” “Center of My Joy” and “I Love the Lord”) and the two have joined forces on the song. Richard Smallwood’s repertoire was a significant part of […]

Many are quite familiar with James “Jazzy” Jordan, the prolific music executive who was at the helm of Verity Gospel Music Group (now RCA Inspiration) as Executive Vice President/General Manager. After spending 17 years at the label, Jordan retired from Verity in 2012. The man who amassed more than 2 billion dollars in sales cumulatively during his career moved into […]

On Saturday, June 2, 2017,  the Washington Performing Arts’ Men, Women & Children of the Gospel Choirs celebrated their silver anniversary with a concert fittingly titled, “Renew.” The night was hosted by Jacquie Gales Webb who brought a sense of subtle elegance as she introduced each musical journey. And the night was just that, a musical journey. The collective choirs […]

The gospel industry was rocked this weekend by the death of gospel industry heavyweight Kenny Taylor. Known as one of the most affable, generous and sincere individuals in the industry, Taylor passed away on Saturday, May 27. Kenny Taylor was gospel music at its best. He was a top promoter, record executive, manager, as well as a skilled gospel musician. […]

Gospel ensemble Steve Dalton & The Leviticus Singers of Charlotte are known for providing rousing, soul-shaking sacred music. The multiple award-winning ensemble entered the Gospel music industry with the release of their songs, “I WIN” and “I WIN, The Remix”, featuring Stellar Award Nominee, Dove Award Nominee and lead singer for the award-winning Donald Lawrence & Tri City Singers, LeJuene […]