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Dr. Hattie N. Washington’s Latest Book Hits Amazon Shelves

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In a world where technology is rapidly reshaping education, staying ahead means equipping yourself with innovative tools and strategies. Enter THE AI TOOLKIT FOR TEACHERS MADE EASY, the groundbreaking new book from renowned educator and AI expert Dr. Hattie N. Washington. This comprehensive guide promises to transform your teaching approach—making it more engaging, effective, and confidently creative.

The book includes:

  • Step-by-step guidance for every teaching strategy, ensuring you can implement them with ease
  • VAKT-based learning activities tailored to diverse learning styles—Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile—to maximize student engagement.
  • Links to the four critical teaching phases: PLAN, TEACH, ASSESS, & REFLECT—keeping your lessons organized and impactful

And there’s more! As a special bonus, Dr. Washington has included an exclusive workbook packed with templates, lesson models, mastery activities, reflection prompts, and enrichment ideas. These resources empower you to teach sequentially, creatively, and confidently—even in today’s fast-changing classrooms.

“I am honored and truly grateful to introduce the AI Toolkit to our dedicated educators and professionals working with our gifted and talented children,” states Dr. Hattie N. Washington.

Dr. Hattie N. Washington
A trailblazing AI and ChatGPT Specialist, Dr. Washington is a proud member of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI). Her journey in education spans decades—from hosting the early computer-focused TV show Computer for Kids to founding Aunt Hattie’s Place, a nonprofit home supporting foster boys with special needs. Her dedication to integrating technology into learning has transformed lives—her first foster son, introduced early to tech, now excels as an IT Specialist at Microsoft.

Her latest book, THE AI TOOLKIT FOR TEACHERS MADE EASY, is set to empower educators everywhere to harness technology’s potential and ignite a passion for learning in every student.

Discover more and elevate your teaching today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGDD8QCF

Brent Jones drops surprise Vinyl Album, ‘Praise in the Choir Stand’ sells out at Tokyo’s Tower Records

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Grammy & Stellar winner Brent Jones drops a surprise Vinyl Album today of “Praise In The Choir Stand”, which sold out at Tokyo’s iconic Tower Records within minutes! The world’s largest record store, with over 1.2 million items including CDs, vintage posters, turntables, and the world’s largest collection of Vinyl Albums, Japan’s eight-story tall Tower Records megastore is a music lovers’ dream and ultimate destination for collectors from around the globe in search of rare and limited-edition collection VINYL Albums like Brent Jones “PRAISE IN THE CHOIR STAND”. The national release date for Europe and USA follows on Friday, July 4 (JDI Entertainment / The Orchard).

Stopping by Tower Records while in Tokyo, I was completely blown away! With over 8 floors of music, divided by theme or genre per floor, a huge artist performance space, music cafe, and so much more, it is a music lovers paradise! So, special thanks to my label JDI Entertainment and distributor The Orchard for leading the charge to get more gospel titles on Vinyl and into the marketplace worldwide.” says Brent Jones.

The Alliance Of Gospel Music Professionals To Host Inaugural Chairman Honors Awards and Hall Of Fame 

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Earl Bynum, Th.D., was appointed the National Chairman of The Alliance of Gospel Music Professionals by Bishop Albert L. Jamison, Sr., and The Board of Directors of The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) two years ago. The Alliance is an auxiliary of the GMWA, which works to raise proficiency and quality in the Gospel music industry, emphasizing the promotion and advocacy of religious broadcasting globally.

The GMWA will host its 58th Annual Convention in Montgomery, AL, July 13-18. During the convention, The Alliance will hold its sessions and the Inaugural Alliance Chairman Honors Awards Banquet. This historic evening of celebration, remembrance, and legacy will take place on Sunday, July 13, at 4:00 PM at United Christian Church, 1852 Fairview Ave, Prattville, AL 36066.

“With this being my second year as Chairman of The Alliance, I’m honored, alongside our dedicated Board of Directors and phenomenal team, to host our very first Chairman’s Honors Awards,” states Bynum. “Paying tribute to those who shaped Gospel music and the greater music industry is a privilege and a responsibility we do not take lightly.”

The Alliance will induct the first class into The Alliance Hall of Fame, honoring the lives and legacies of Gospel music pioneers who have transitioned but left an indelible mark on the industry and on the Alliance of Gospel Music Professionals, formerly known as the Gospel Announcers Guild (GAG).

The inaugural Alliance Hall of Fame posthumous inductees are Al “The Bishop” Hobbs, Mama Zadella Curtis, Quincy Fielding, Jr., Edna Tatum, John and Vermia Phillips, Bill “The Mailman” Martin, Norma Jean Pender, Melvin Tucker, Donna Creer, Sugar Poindexter, Peppi Hendrix, and Kenny Taylor. In addition, The Alliance will present the first-ever Al “The Bishop” Hobbs Legacy Award to a music industry leader whose life and work reflect the vision, passion, and excellence of this legendary figure.

This will be an unforgettable evening celebrating the past, empowering the present, and inspiring the future of gospel music. The Alliance Chairman’s Awards Honors Banquet tickets can be purchased here.

“This year is significant for me, as it marks my 35th year attending GMWA,” says Bynum. “It continues to be a place of connection, growth, and inspiration—where everybody is somebody. I look forward to reconnecting with longtime colleagues and meeting fresh new talent. I’d love to see those who haven’t been in The Alliance Room or to the convention in a while come back and join us.”

In his two years as chairman, Bynum has led The Alliance in Renewing its vision by bringing a fresh and calculated approach to the organization, putting the purpose into action with strategic ideas and innovation fueled by influencers who prioritize impacting culture with integrity, by Resetting the foundation of The Alliance with a body of people dedicated to the vision and purpose, and by Resurrging to create mass visibility and a positive organization brand identity by impacting ministry, music, and culture, generating increased participation, collaboration, and measurable successes.

To register for the 58th GMWA National Convention and Alliance sessions, click here.

WORSHIP LEADER LIZZIE MORGAN UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘LET THE ALABASTER BREAK’

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After years of performing backup vocals with Grammy award-winning artist Lauren Daigle and ministering through powerful collaborations with Maverick City Music and global worship tours, Lizzie Morgan is stepping into the spotlight with the announcement of her debut as a solo artist. Her first full-length project, Not My Will, a live worship album, is set to release August 22 via Provident Entertainment. The lead single, “Let the Alabaster Break,” arrives today, Friday, May 30, offering a stunning preview of what’s to come.

Recorded live in Nashville with a room full of Morgan’s close friends and worshippers, Not My Will showcases Morgan’s lifelong love for worship, drawing from her deep family history in the church and her youthful outlook. The album serves as a bridge between generations, honoring the richness of traditional worship while embracing the heart of the modern worshipper.

“This album is incredibly personal, filled with songs that reflect my journey with the Lord and the many ways He’s carried me through different seasons of life,” shares Morgan. “I’m so thankful to Jason Ingram and Rob Elmore for their brilliant production and for helping bring this vision to life. I’m also deeply grateful to the many friends who co-wrote these songs with me who poured their hearts into every lyric and melody. This has truly been a labor of love, faith, and worship.”

In addition to her strong roster of co-writers, including Jason Ingram, Jonathan Stamper, Naomi Raine and Stephen and Lori Ward, Not My Will features vocal collaborations with Provident label-mate Seph Schlueter, as well as past creative partners Ryan Ofei and Jonathan Stamper, blending diverse voices into a cohesive worship experience.

Her new single, “Let the Alabaster Break,” embodies the album’s heart for raw, reverent worship.

Morgan shares. “There’s something both sacred and nostalgic about this song; it moves me every time I hear it. My prayer is that, as people listen, they’re reminded of the beauty and power in fully pouring themselves out at the feet of Jesus. There’s truly nothing more important we’ll ever do in this life than that.”

As a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and worship leader, Morgan has been deeply rooted in ministry since childhood. She grew up at Celebration of Life Church in Hendersonville, TN, founded by her grandparents, where she first learned to sing and lead worship.

Morgan’s professional music career began in 2017 when she started singing background vocals for 2X GRAMMY-winning artist Lauren Daigle. Between tours, she honed her songwriting skills with Maverick City Music, Seasons Collective, and in WILDER, a worship duo with songwriter Stefan Cashwell whose song “Heaven’s Secrets” surpassed one million streams in its first year. Through those collaborative experiences, Morgan was invited to join Maverick City Music’s Kingdom Tour in 2022, performing across the U.S. and appearing on landmark projects such as Tribl Nights Atlanta, A Very Maverick Christmas, and Kingdom Book One.

While continuing to lead worship at both her home church in Hendersonville, TN and at Redemption Church in San Jose, CA, Morgan began developing her solo artistry. Signing with Provident Entertainment, she released her debut single, “Maybe The Miracle,” last year, and joined Matt Maher on his Spring 2024 tour, reaching new audiences across the country.

With the release of Not My Will, Lizzie Morgan marks her arrival as a solo artist with a clear calling: to lead people into God’s presence with authenticity, passion, and deep-rooted faith.

Sensere: ‘That’s God…LaLaLa’ Soars to #1 on Mediabase Gospel and #2 on Billboard

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For the first time in their twenty-plus-year career, the inspirational gospel group SENSERE has made history, soaring to the #1 spot on the Mediabase Gospel Chart with their feel-good gospel anthem, “THAT’S GOD…LALALA.”

The momentum doesn’t stop there—the beloved Miami-based band has also climbed to #2 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart, marking their highest chart position to date on Billboard and cementing their status as one of gospel music’s most dynamic and enduring acts.

This career-defining achievement is a powerful testament to the group’s commitment to delivering uplifting, soul-stirring music that resonates with audiences around the world.

Written and produced by founding member James “Dubb” Wright and group manager Gerald Jones, the song is a vibrant and refreshing declaration of God’s presence in everyday life — from the beauty in nature to the joy in unexpected moments.

“Reaching #1 on Billboard is surreal—it’s a humbling, serene moment,” shares Wright. “To know that something birthed from pure gratitude and faith is now touching hearts all over the world… that’s God.”

Following their previous success with singles like “Win,” “L.O.V.E.,” “Got Jesus,” “Been Good” (ft. The Williams Singers), and their powerful remake of “’Tis So Sweet” (inspired by Commissioned), this latest chart-topping smash reinforces SENSERE’s standing as one of the most vital voices in contemporary gospel music.

With a sound that masterfully blends vintage soul, urban gospel, and heartfelt worship, the Miami-based ensemble continues to resonate deeply with audiences across generations.

From Billboard chart entries to ministering all over the world, SENSERE is proving why they are a cornerstone in the landscape of new gospel artists poised to capture the hearts and minds of millions.

Their highly anticipated full-length release, “THE SOUL OF FUTURE WORSHIP VOL. 2,” is slated to drop this Summer 2025.

“THAT’S GOD…LALALA” is available on all major streaming platforms.

DOVE AWARD-WINNING SANCTUS REAL SHARES “THE DIFFERENCE” MESSAGE OF HOPE WITH PRISON INMATES

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Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, GMA Dove Award-winning and RIAA Gold®-selling Sanctus Real performed a full-length concert at Grafton Correctional Facility in Grafton, OH Oct. 1, 2024. Sharing an inspiring message of hope that was well-received by the hundreds of prison inmates that attended, the event sponsored by Send Musicians to Prison is available now in a special, four-song set.

While additional songs from the event, as well as talking points and introductions, have been removed to respect privacy and anonymity, the full-length concert is provided to the incarcerated at no charge from the sponsor, whose content reaches more than 200,000 inmates every month.

“It’s been a long time since I felt such a purpose and conviction in sharing these songs of hope with an audience,” says Sanctus Real founding member and guitarist, Chris Rohman. “I loved watching God use our songs to uplift the spirit in the room that day. It genuinely felt like God was breaking down spiritual walls, and it was humbling to play a small part of it.”

“It was an honor to work with Sanctus Real in their home state and bring music to the incarcerated,” says Send Musicians to Prison founder, Nathan Lee. “They were compassionate, and everyone in the room experienced their transparency.”

Although not featured in the video released earlier to the public, Sanctus Real also performed in Grafton its current single, “The Difference,” which is slated to hit radio nationwide on June 18. Worship Leader Magazine says this is “a song for the Church and the road…a bold anthem of hope and transformation in Christ.”

Having given “The Difference” chord chart and multitracks away to worship leaders through a limited-time CCLI / LoopCommunity offer, Rohman further shares how to play the song on guitar on the band’s socials, which Worship Musician Magazine highlighted. The band also reveals the story of the song via The Christian Post, WorshipFuel Podcast, PraiseCharts, CCM Magazine and The Christian Beat, and in numerous other outlets slated to run in the near future.

Taking the new music and fan favorites on the road, Sanctus Real will announce a major market headline tour soon and will play a handful of tour dates this month featuring special guest Blue Violin. The events include:

Wed, MAY 7 Greensboro, NC Carolina Theatre – Tickets

Thu, MAY 8 Manheim, PA The Junction Center – Tickets

Fri, MAY 9 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre – Tickets

Sat, MAY 10 Shelby, NC Don Gibson Theatre – Tickets

Gospel Duo TED & SHERI Hit No. 1 With “You’ve Been So Faithful (Groove)”

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This week Ted & Sheri cemented their comeback with their radio single, “You’ve Been So Faithful (Groove),” hitting No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase Gospel Airplay charts. The song is a brilliant reworking of Eddie James & the Phoenix Mass Choir’s 1995 cut “You’ve Been So Faithful.” The chart-topping track has also accumulated over 4 million digital streams.

The song is featured on the duo’s current album “Again…” (Ted & Sheri, LLC / Black Smoke Music Worldwide) which also features their collaboration with The Walls Group on “Now I Know,” the soulful track about finding spirituality amid a world of crazy on “Secret Place” and other fine tracks.

Prior to reuniting in 2022, the duo had not recorded together since 2004. Ted Winn and Sheri Jones Moffet – both natives of Memphis, Tennessee – grew up singing in church. They met when they both sang with Kevin Davidson & The Voices of Binghamton. Then, Moffet followed Winn when he formed Ted Winn & Deliverance. In 1995, Winn and Moffet formed the Ted & Sheri duo. They eventually landed a deal with the indie label, Church Howse Records, in Los Angeles. In 2001, their dynamic vocal chemistry earned them two Stellar Gospel Music Awards for their debut album, The Healing Starts Right There (Church Howse). Over the next three years, they toured vigorously and enjoyed radio success with “Thank Him,” “I’ll Be Thinking of You,” “Celebrate,” and their signature cut, “Come Ye Disconsolate.”

The duo amicably parted ways and decided to pursue solo careers circa 2007. Jones Moffett earned Billboard Top 30 Gospel Airplay hits with “Shine” and “Faith to Believe.” However, her biggest hit was as the soloist on Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers’ classic tune, “Encourage Yourself,” which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart in 2007. Winn’s solo career includes a half dozen chart singles and Billboard Top Ten hits, “The Lifter” and “Stand in Awe.”

WORSHIP LEADER DARIUS. RELEASES NEW ALBUM

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LIVE BY FAITH (LIVE IN TAMPA)

DARIUS., releases his highly anticipated live album, LIVE BY FAITH (LIVE IN TAMPA). LIVE BY FAITH marks the first release under DARIUS.’ new partnership with TRIBL Records. LIVE BY FAITH (LIVE IN TAMPA) is available now for purchase and streaming.

LIVE BY FAITH (LIVE IN TAMPA) is more than an album—it’s a declaration. Born from over a decade of personal victories, struggles, and unwavering trust in God, DARIUS. delivers a soundtrack to his testimony. Anchored in the traditional gospel choir sound of his childhood, this body of work brings listeners face-to-face with their own personal journeys of faith. Produced by gospel heavyweight Mike BeReal and stacked with GRAMMY nominated and Stellar Award winning features like Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Jonathan Nelson, and even the Emmy Award winning phenomenon B. Slade, LIVE BY FAITH bridges generations of gospel, blending quartet, soul, praise and worship, contemporary worship, and even a touch of New Jack swing. Music critics are already calling it “this generation’s Azusa”—a bold, rooted, and revolutionary gospel experience that hits like a power-packed church service from start to finish.

“It’s a spiritual experience. LIVE BY FAITH feels like one long, powerful church service that reminds you of where you came from while pulling you toward where you’re going. It’s raw, it’s rooted, and it’s revolutionary,” shares DARIUS.

Created and performed in sacred unity among local faith leaders and devoted followers of Christ, this album stands as a true communal expression of worship, testimony, and unshakable belief.

For more information on DARIUS. follow @DariusWOfficial on social media. For more information on TRIBL follow @TriblRecords on social media and visit tribl.com.

About DARIUS.

Over the past few years there has been a steady emergence of artists who have burst onto the scene, representing the next generation of Contemporary Christian & Gospel music. Hailing from the white sandy beaches of Clearwater, FL, Darius Washington is a multi-dimensional gift that’s just been added to the list. The FL-based music artist, producer, & entrepreneur—dubbed by stage name “DARIUS”—has been one of the industry’s best kept secrets. His writing is penetrating, his musicianship is multi-dimensional, and his creative business acumen is undeniable. DARIUS’ entertainment career began in 2012 as a composer and Christian artist. Stylistically, he created a sound inspired by a fusion of CCM, Gospel, Jazz, & Soul. Self-producing and distributing his debut single “There is a God” garnered viral social media attention, which opened the door to private audition invitations from Executive Producers of TV singing competitions like The Voice & American Idol. Over the years, DARIUS has honed his craft in music performance and production, while also balancing successful entrepreneurship in the childcare and real estate industries. You’ve seen and heard him on television networks like BET Sunday Best, The Word Network LIVE, and across multiple radio and media outlets worldwide. Aside from producing music and film, DARIUS enjoys a greater call to serve people by way of Pastoring at Ave . His dedication to reigniting purpose in others often stems from sharing his own inspiring journey—a story of overcoming the personal challenges of divorce and homelessness, and how he built his first business from the trunk of his car in Atlanta.

Lucinda Moore Releases ‘Someone Who Cares (The LaLa Song)” Single Featuring Bishop Paul S. Morton

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She is undeniably one of this generation’s great women of Gospel! She is the Stellar Award-winning songstress Lucinda Moore. Her effortless power in delivering mind-blowing vocal performances has garnered her Billboard Charting hits “Pressure Into Praise” and “Lord I Hear You.” She has delivered another single destined to top the charts, “Someone Who Cares (The LaLa Song) radio edit.”

Produced by multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning musical genius Cedric Thompson, “Someone Who Cares” also features Lucinda collaborating with the multiple award-winning artist, pastor, and founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, Bishop Paul S. Morton.

“Standing there with my producer, Cedric Thompson, I was so shocked when Bishop Paul S. Morton walked through the studio doors ready to do his part on this song,” Lucinda shares. “The way that Bishop Morton sang this song touched my heart. Never in a million years would I have ever thought I would be doing a collaboration with this legend.”

“Someone Who Cares” is a summer song that makes you happy when you are feeling down and out. The upbeat, joyful song is appropriately named “The Lala Song” for its infectious and singable chorus, in which Lucinda says, “It’s a picker-upper!”

The uplifting single was written in the 1970s by Lucinda’s Bishop, Bishop J. C. White. “Someone Who Cares (The LaLa Song)” is available on all digital music outlets now.

Among her many honors and awards, Lucinda is a 2024 BMI Trailblazer Award Winner for the profound impact of her single “Lord, I Hear You” from the album titled the same. Also from that album, Lucinda’s single, “Fire,” is currently being featured in the faith-based drama movie FOR HIS NAME SAKE, screening in select cities across the country.

On her website, LucindaMoore.com, you can listen to and download all of Lucinda’s albums and singles, get updated on her schedule of appearances, and shop her LM&M BOUTIQUE.

John P. Kee Drops a New Single & Concert Video

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Sarah Hearn
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The gold-selling, Grammy® award-nominated crown prince of contemporary gospel music, John P. Kee, is planning to release his first full-length album since 2019’s I Made It Out. A release date has not yet been set for the massive 30+ track compilation, Throwback: An Evening with John P. Kee (Kee Music Group / Tyscot Records). However, Kee has just dropped a track and a music video from it on all digital music platforms. “Church Medley” is a fusion of Kee’s 1990s era standards “I Believe,” “I Won’t Let Go,” “It Will Be Alright,” “Thank You Lord (He Did It All),” and “He’ll Welcome Me.” In the video, Kee is seated at the piano, commanding the ecstatic audience with the combined charisma of a circus ringmaster and a singing psychologist who knows just the words to lift the spirits of his patients. It’s a joyous reminder of Kee’s heyday hits but with just enough freshening and sanctified zeal to attract new fans. 

The staggering project was recorded over the course of a year (as Kee was treated for cancer and the bacterial infection necrotizing fasciitis) with stops through over two dozen cities. This past January, the tour concluded with the video recording at Harbison Theatre @ Midland Tech College in Irmo, SC. A few weeks ago, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), the 80+ year old performing rights organization, honored Kee with its Trailblazer of Gospel Music Award for his four decades of gospel music hits as a singer, songwriter, producer, and talent scout. Along the way, he’s amassed over half a billion digital streams, eight Grammy® Award nominations, numerous Stellar Gospel Music Awards, a R.I.A.A. certified gold album, and  over two dozen chart hits such as “Jesus is Real,” “Show Up,” “Standing in the Need” and “Life and Favor.”

 Some upcoming dates:

May 2nd @ 7 PM – Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, OH

May 3rd @ 6 PM – Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

May 16th @ 7 PM – Nu Corinthian Baptist Church, 5935 W. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 

May 17th @ 6 PM – Memorial Baptist Church, 605 Canal Street, Evansville, IN

June 7th @ 6 PM – Unity Temple Church, 4801 63rd Avenue N., Brooklyn, NY

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