A free gospel concert that will serve as a fundraiser will take place this Saturday, March 2 at New Vision Ministries, from 5-7:30 p.m. The concert is presented by Road Gospel Music Connections. Artists performing include Ray Crockett & Soul Saviors, The Brothers in Christ, The Sensational Heavenly Voices, The Legendary Roasa Williams, and Pastor Lola Sexton & The Faithful & Redeemed.
Get free tickets here. New Vision Ministries is located at 6425 Old Mount Holly Road, Charlotte, NC. Doors will open at 4 pm.
An authentically great song withstands the test of time. A great song touches a generation and is rediscovered by the next generation, with an ongoing impact on culture. Ananias “Markey” Montague is a songwriter and musician with a catalog of Gospel songs described as timeless – timeless because of his poignant pen, his inventive creative process and the heavy anointing on him in that he is a man connected to God.
Ananias has composed original songs recorded and performed by Salem Baptist Church, The Gospel Music Workshop of America, and The Walter and Edwin Hawkins Seminar. His musical mastery has been sought after by the most notable David Foster, Richard Smallwood, Andrae’ Crouch, Ricky Dillard, Ted Winn, Lyle Lovett, and The Omaha Symphony.
His collection of work includes REMEMBER ME, SONGS FROM THE CROSS, Vol 1 (2018), and LIVE FROM THE STEELHOUSE OMAHA (2023). But his first album, FLIPPIN THE SCRIPT, was initially released in 2003 in compact disc format only before the surge of digital music platforms. Ananias and his group New Fellowship Ministries toured throughout the United States and extensively abroad throughout Europe, promoting the album.
“FLIPPIN THE SCRIPT was my first full-length album as an artist,” Ananias says. “Unfortunately, the music files were destroyed in a fire. But production engineer Kevin Kelley helped recover and remaster our files so that we could re-release these great church songs for those who never heard it.”
Through the advances in music technology and Kelley’s assistance, Ananias has re-released FLIPPIN THE SCRIPT REWIND, which is now available on all digital music outlets. The album includes thirteen original and timeless songs for choirs, worship teams, and Gospel enthusiasts who appreciate music executed with powerfully refined vocals and musicianship rooted in biblically based and inspiring lyrics.
Ananias and New Fellowship Ministries deliver stand-out tracks “I Made It” and “Changed Me” with spirited authority. FLIPPIN THE SCRIPT REWIND includes “Believe I’ll Testify” by celebrated songwriter Patrick Love.
FLIPPIN THE SCRIPT REWIND is released via Ananias Montague Music & Creative Live Sounds imprint. The album offers a musical flashback while Ananias prepares more great new music for release this year. You can find more and stay in touch with Ananias by visiting Amusac.com
No.1 Billboard charting Gospel artist Anthony Evans, announces the release of his highly anticipated full-length studio album, “REVIVE.” Available today, the 10-track project is a mix of inspiring new original songs and soul-soothing worship songs that are a direct reflection of Evans’ painstaking return to a strong, enduring faith after a long season of personal loss, heartache, and doubt. Listen to “REVIVE” here and watch Evans’ brand-new music video for “Follow.”
“Those painful feelings, sense of despair and questioning, like ‘Where are you God?’ are real, but I have the truth of God’s Word and ultimately chose to believe and continue to move forward,” says Evans. “Healing comes from making the decision to move in the direction of His truth and the faith you choose to have, even if our situation dictates otherwise.”
Adds Evans, “In spite of my feelings at the time, I made a conscious choice to begin taking steps toward my spiritual, mental, and emotional health. When I started to do that, the work I did was magnified by His grace. It’s like what happens when you sing into a microphone. You put forth effort, and it’s amplified. That is what God did when I took time to push past feelings of despair and invest in my faith. He amplified my effort.
Two years in the making, “REVIVE” is co-written with Nick Pothoven and co-produced by Grammy Award-winning Max Stark (Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly, Marvin Sapp) and Darrel Walls (Travis Greene, PJ Morton). The album follows on the heels of Evans’ 2020 “Altared” – a project that marked his second consecutive #1 on the Billboard Gospel Album chart. While setting his personal music aside for a season to focus on his mental, spiritual, and personal health, Anthony Evans has spent the past couple of years producing vocals along with a number of large tours and live events. Founder of Sherman James Productions, Anthony’s skills have also led him to not only produce his own projects but also work alongside some of music’s most popular icons. Evans latest projects have included, Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist DJ Khaled– and a long line of legendary figures who have sought out his array of behind-the-scenes talents, including Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, 2 Chainz, Tyler The Creator, Kirk Franklin, and Tori Kelly.
This year, hosted in multiple cities, Evans will be promoting “REVIVE” in part on the 2024 version of “Fervent,” the touring event that he produces along with his sister, NY Times bestselling author and actress Priscilla Shirer. “Fervent” has produced over 40 sold-out events over the past few years. Evans will also be bringing back “Kingdom Legacy Live,” an event inspired by the words of his mother, “All of you…together,” which features his father, Dr. Tony Evans, and siblings, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Evans, and Jonathan Evans. The first “Kingdom Legacy Live” program in 2023 had over 6,000 attendees.
“I’m looking forward to performing the songs on ‘REVIVE’ in a live setting, with a different level of inspiration, taking them from the great sessions we had in the studio to connecting with live audiences,” says Evans. “With this album, I love that we didn’t have to cut any corners, and with so many great friends, could create tracks at a sonic level on par with any contemporary album in any genre.”
Feb. 24 — Prescott Valley, AZ — Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
Feb. 25 — Dallas, TX — Anthony Evans @ OCBF
March 2-3 — Coral Springs, FL — Anthony Evans @ Church by the Glades
April 6 — Lakeland, FL — Kingdom Legacy Live
April 20 — Reading, PA — Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
April 30 — Memphis, TN — Fervent with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
May 1 — Little Rock, AR — Fervent with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
May 2 — Wichita, KS — Fervent with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
May 3 — Baton Rouge, LA — Fervent with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
May 5 — Raleigh, NC — Fervent with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
Aug. 24 — Athens, GA — Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
Oct.12 — Highland Heights, KY — Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans
About Anthony Evans
Growing up the son of influential pastor Dr. Tony Evans, among siblings who would become impactful speakers, authors, and spiritual leaders themselves, Anthony Evans’ deep faith has always been the foundation of everything he sets out to accomplish – evident in his decade-and-a-half worth of studio recordings, songwriting, worship leading, vocal arranging, touring, acting, and authoring. Over the course of his career, Evans has collaborated with some of music’s most popular icons, such as DJ Khaled, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, 2Chainz, Tyler The Creator, Kirk Franklin, and Tori Kelly, among others. He has contributed to Grammy-winning projects, including the Grammy-nominated episode of “Black-ish,” and graced some the world’s most hallowed stages such as NBC’s “The Voice” (with a remarkable run on team Aguilera) and the Hollywood Bowl as the Beast in a star-studded production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” concert series which paired him with Emmy nominee Zooey Deschanel (“New Girl”) as Belle, Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski (“30 Rock,”“ Ally McBeal”), Golden Globe and Tony winner Kelsey Grammer (“Cheers,” “Frasier”), Taye Diggs (“Rent,” “Hedwig and The Angry Inch”) and Rebel Wilson (“Bridesmaids,” “Pitch Perfect”). His 2017 album “Back To Life” and 2020 album “Altared” both debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Album chart.
Aside from his musical accolades, Evans has also authored a number of books, including his 2018 memoir “Unexpected Places: Thoughts on God, Faith and Finding Your Voice,” followed by the 2021 USA Today bestseller “Divine Disruption: Holding onto Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart” that he co-wrote(with his entire family – Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, and Jonathan Evans), and the 2022 title “When Faith Meets Therapy: Find Hope and a Practical Path to Emotional, Spiritual and Relational Healing.” Evans also currently serves as a global ambassador for Food for the Hungry, an international relief, development, and advocacy organization.
One of Christian music’s most incomparable voices, Jason Nelson, has scored his best first-week digital streams tally with the new song “Yahweh” (Jaelyn / Tyscot / Fair Trade). The worship ballad features the dynamic GRAMMY® Award-nominated vocalist Melvin Crispell III and has garnered over 123,000 first-week digital streams. By contrast, Nelson’s 2021smash, “Residue,” earned 61,000 first-week streams. “Yahweh is a song that speaks to how God created humanity and, as a result, breathed life into us,” Nelson says. “it speaks to the core theme of the entire album, which is revival and life with God. Once everyone is able to hear the full project, they’ll understand why Yahweh is a great introduction.”
“Yahweh” is the first radio single from Nelson’s forthcoming album, You Belong (Jaelyn Song Music / Tyscot/ Fair Trade). The You Belong project was recorded live at World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, NC, last August. The project is his first live recording in six years. Over the last two decades, Nelson’s smooth and incomparable tenor has distinguished itself on gospel radio hits such as “Nothing Without You,” “Residue,” “Shifting the Atmosphere,” “I Am,” “Forever,” and “It’s Not Over (When God Is In It).
Composer and international artist Calvin Bridges is one of Gospel music’s living legends. He is a Stellar Award-winning, and Grammy® nominated artist who has penned numerous hit songs and has traveled the globe, presenting his dynamic music ministry and teaching classic and iconic sacred songs.
Once again, Calvin has gathered the children to sing the Gospel Glory, proclaiming the Good News about Jesus with the profound message and new single “No Weapon.”
“No Weapon” is a celebration of hope and joy, permeating indisputable decrees and powerful images of deliverance and victory! The single proclaims, “No weapon formed against us shall prosper. Every tongue that rises against us in judgment shall be condemned.” (Isaiah 54:17)
Calvin recorded the single live in Chicago at the historic Malcolm X College Auditorium with an aggregation of USA and European singers who joined to form the International Gospel Music Conference Mass Choir with special guests from Stockholm, Sweden. The recording captured the atmosphere of elation and the skillful artistry of the participating gifted musicians and singers, all crafted, written, and produced by Calvin Bridges.
“No Weapon” is swingin’ with contemporary jazz nuances and pumping with old-school power and swag while riding on a funky music track. With a masterful lead and soulful choir vocals, the song becomes a praise party.
Bridges says, “In a day where automatic assault weapons are used to kill and destroy in record numbers, taking way too many innocent lives, violent crime is rampant in our cities, government, boardrooms, schools, and houses of worship. Words are also weaponized to shame, degrade, and assassinate the moral character and dreams of generations past, present, and future. No weapon can prosper is a Kingdom statement and battle cry that is especially needed now.”
“No Weapon” is available on all digital music and streaming platforms with spots on Apple Music Sunday Soul Slider Playlist, Pandora’s New Gospel Now #7 Playlist, and Tidal’s Premier Gospel and Spread The Gospel Playlists. You can watch and share the marvelously innovative official lyric video on Calvin’s YouTube channel.
Calvin is a 2023 Prayze Factor Award winner who, additionally, is nominated for six 2024 Rhythm of Gospel Awards this year. Calvin continues to travel the globe with upcoming 2024 appearances in Nairobi, Kenya, at the Mziki Gospel Music Festival in July, Stockholm, Sweden, and Kehl, Germany, in the fall. Find more of Calvin’s music and tour dates at CalvinBridges.org.
New music from Phillip Carter has finally arrived! The Stellar-Award-winning Carter released a new single, ‘Psalm 94:19 (Your Consolation Brought Me Joy),’ that’s guaranteed to ignite your senses and leave you craving more! The song dropped on February 12 and is available at all digital outlets. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the music of Phillip Carter, one thing is for you won’t want to miss out on this exciting gospel music experience. ore!
Phillip Carter is a songwriter, accomplished musician, talented producer and director, consultant, conference founder, and mentor. Phillip and his group, Sounds of Victory (SOV), are the 2010 Stellar Award Winners for Fan Favorite Choir of the Year. Phillip produced the 2010 Stellar Award Winner for Children’s Performance of the Year, “Amazing” by Dr. Emory Andrews, and the Oxon Hill High School Gospel Choir. In 2015, he produced the chart-topping Maranatha Top #25 Gospel Praise Songs and Top #15 Gospel Praise Hits project. He co-founded the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance and founded the Hymns Family which keeps hymns at the forefront and alive for generations to come.
Nigerian independent hip-hop artist Kehinde Arifayan, popularly known as Keybone, releases a contemporary Christian Hip-Hop single, “I’d Give Everything,” featuring Seyi Johnson Hachmoni, professionally known as Dr Jazz.
“I’d Give Everything” is a captivating and soul-stirring Christian worship song magnifying God’s everlasting power, love, and presence. The track from Keybone emphasizes the overwhelming desire to express wholehearted praise, unwavering worship, and profound gratitude to God for His unending grace and mercy. With a rhythmic, melodic, and heartfelt delivery, this song serves as a vessel for spiritual connection, inviting listeners to experience the profound joy and fulfillment in a relationship with God.
“I’d Give Everything” draws inspiration from the deep well of contemporary Christian hip-hop music and aims to connect with a diverse audience, bridging the gap between generations and denominations. Some of Keybone’s musical influences include Lecrae, TobyMac, Hillsong Worship, Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, and Elevation Worship.
“I’d Give Everything” is available for download or stream on all major streaming platforms.
Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers and the dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, kick off 2024 with three new singles. Planetshakers releases both the joyful, high energy “Praise On It” and the worshipful, anthemic “You Have My Heart” as planetboom shares the funky R&B single “L O V E.” The new music is available globally today (Jan. 12) from Venture3Media (V3M) at all major digital and streaming outlets via https://planetshakers.streamlink.to/praiseonit,https://planetshakers.streamlink.to/youhavemyheart and https://planetboom.streamlink.to/love.
Planetshakers’ “Praise On It” was written by Andy Harrison and Josh Ham while Joth Hunt produced the track as well as wrote and produced “You Have My Heart.” Planetboom’s “L O V E” was written by Noah Walker and Ham, who also produced the single. Each band will lead the new music live this month at both the Presence Planetshakers Conference 2024 events being held today through Jan. 13 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and Jan. 19-20 at Citipointe Main Auditorium in Brisbane, Australia.
“The presence of God has been our pursuit since the beginning of Planetshakers Conferences,” shares Planetshakers Church Pastor Russell Evans. “It is true that He is always with us, but it is also true that when God’s presence is experienced tangibly there are changes that take place in our lives. It’s like when Jesus walks into a village or region and people would gather around him with all sorts of needs and God’s presence and power would be there to heal, deliver and transform.”
Last fall, Planetshakers released Show Me Your Glory – Live At Chapel, a 12-song and 12-video project that was recorded live in the round and led by the band members singing along with Planetshakers Bible College students in their chapel. Recorded in a musically accessible way for smaller gatherings, the chapel album features 12 songs from the full-production album Show Me Your Glory, released this past summer.
Planetboom’s new single follows last year’s release of “Home (Here In Your Presence) – Demo,” “The Commission – Live,” “I Was Made For This – Demo,” “Greatest In The World,” “Lion of Judah” / “One and Only“ and “Out With The Old.” These singles capture the group’s unique and eclectic sonic identity that ranges from big, broad statements about the church family to intimate, personal moments between individuals and God.
SOAR Radio, the Award-winning online radio station, has announced the lineup for the seventh annual SOAR Awards television taping. The star-studded event is scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024, at 7 PM at The Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL.
This celebration of gospel excellence has secured a major national television partner that will be announced in a few weeks. Multi-award-winning recording artist Todd Dulaney is set to take the stage as the host. The charismatic worship leader is known for his radio hits such as “Victory Belongs to Jesus,” “Your Great Name,” and “The Anthem.” The program will feature performances honoring pioneers from all genres of gospel music.
Marvin Sapp to Receive SOAR Icon Award: Sapp, a celebrated name in the gospel genre and a multiplatinum-selling artist, has earned 13 Grammy® nominations, 24 Stellar Awards, 2 Soul Train Music Awards, 2 BET Awards, 4 Dove Awards, and numerous other accolades to his credit.
Marvin Sapp
Ricky Dillard to Receive SOAR Award Legend Award: Known as “The Choir Master,” Ricky Dillard has been a force in gospel music since his debut recording in 1990. A multiple Grammy® and Dove Award nominee, Dillard is known for hits such as “Amazing” and “It Is Well.” His dazzling choir skills can be seen in films such as “A Leap of Faith,” “Leap of Faith,” and “The Color Purple.”
Kim Burrell to Receive SOAR Industry Impact Award: Kim Burrell is recognized for her vocal dynamism and technique. She is equally known for her high-profile collaborations with mainstream artists such as Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Harry Connick Jr., Stevie Wonder, and Wynton Marsalis.
Travis Greene to Receive SOAR Luminary Award: Travis Greene is a Grammy®-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor. He’s enjoyed success on both sides of the Christian and Gospel industry with hits such as “Intentional,” “Made A Way,” and “Good and Loved.”
The evening will feature dynamic performances and appearances by a lineup that includes Jekalyn Carr, Mali Music, Lena Byrd Miles, Brian Courtney Wilson, Anita Wilson, Gene Moore, Maranda Curtis, Todd Galberth, and more. Phillip Feaster, renowned for his work with Fred Hammond and VaShawn Mitchell, will serve as the music director.
Jason Singleton & Friends will be the featured artists at the Gospel Explosion: Family & Friends Weekend at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, Apr 27, 2024, from 4 pm to 7 pm. It is slated to be a weekend of uplifting music and fellowship. There will also be the sounds of gospel music from local church choirs and praise dance ministries.
Singleton is the CEO of SingleTone Music Group, the founder of Jason Singleton & Friends, and is an Artist, Musician, Preacher and Music Educator. He is the founder of Jason Singleton & Friends, an aggregation of singers whose mission is to spread inspiration and share the message of Jesus Christ through Gospel Music. A native of Charleston, SC, also known as the Lowcountry, Jason is dedicated to preserving and modernizing the rich Gullah-Geechee culture and sound through Gospel music. Jason Singleton is a member of Destiny Worship Center North Charleston, South Carolina, where he serves as the Director of Worship and Arts and The Outreach Minister.
Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church is located at 2901 Oneida Road, Charlotte, N.C.
