About Melanie Pratt
Melanie began her career in radio when she joined the on-air staff at Praise 100.9 in 2006. She is a three-time Stellar Award nominee for Gospel Announcer of the Year, a preliminary judge for BET’s hit show Sunday Best, and has been recognized in Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. In 2013, she was an inaugural recipient of the Stellar Woman of Gospel Award for her contribution behind the scenes in the gospel industry. In 2015, she was awarded the 1st Melvin Crispell Gospel Heritage Award and was recognized as one of ten Most Influential Radio Personalities by the Gospel Music Industry Round-up. And in 2016 she was awarded Radio Show of The Year by the Queen City Music Awards. A self-proclaimed foodie - in particular tacos - and founder of the Foodie Flash Mob, Melanie had the pleasure of serving as judge of the Carolina Food Truck Chow Down. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Harvest Center, a transitional program for the homeless and underserved in Charlotte. Melanie is an ordained Elder in the Life Center Fellowship where she and her husband Bryan, serve as Young Adult Pastors.
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First Lady Michelle Obama made a special appearance at SXSW this week and was asked what she will miss most about being first lady. She said working with young people, and added that she will continue to do so but not as president. She used the event in Austin, Texas, to talk about her Let Girls Learn […]
via blog.gospelflava.com GOSPELflava joins countless others around the world mourning the passing of Daryl Coley. Born October 30, 1955 in Berkeley, California, Daryl would gain early exposure to jazz music and display an affinity for playing keyboards early on in his high school years while attending Claremont High with friends Rodney Franklin and bass […]
R&B superstar Ciara Harris is officially engaged to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. After a very public courtship, with extra attention on the couple’s decision to abstain before marriage, the two were engaged while vacationing on Seychelles Island. Read more here
Beginning in 2016 , North Carolina will require voters to show a photo identification (photo ID) when they vote in-person. ACCEPTABLE PHOTO ID IN 2016: NC Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Provisional License (may be expired up to 4 years) Special Identification card (NC DMV ID Card) (may be expired up to 4 years) US Passport US […]
via blog.gospelflava.com In an effort to create, promote and celebrate young seekers and carriers of wisdom, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Jonathan McReynolds has announced the creation of Elihu Nation. A non-profit, Elihu makes its debut in McReynolds hometown of Chicago, Illinois, and believes that “with God and adequate community, young people can avoid ignorance, shallow living and life-altering mistakes.” […]
Former presidential candidate Ben Carson has endorsed Donald Trump, calling the Republican frontrunner “a very intelligent man who cares deeply about America.” Carson indicated that, he wants “the voice of the people to be heard,” and believes that “There’s two different Donald Trumps. There’s the one you see on stage and the one that’s very cerebral, […]
It has been announced that President Barack Obama will not attend the funeral of former First Lady Nancy Reagan on March 11, but instead will attend popular tech/music conference South By SouthWest – and the internet went crazy. Accusations of disrespect and dishonor are being thrown around by people who feel it is a snub […]
11-time Grammy Award winner, Pastor Shirley Caesar has a brand new look and brand new music! Available now for download, “It’s Alright, It’s Ok” (feat. Anthony Hamilton) is the first single from her new album, slated for release this spring. She gave us a sneak peek at the taping of BET’s “Celebration of Gospel”. the Written by Courtney Rumble and […]
Anthony Brown releases new music as a sneak peek to the forthcoming Deluxe Edition of his hit album Everyday Jesus. Take a look at the video for the new song “Miss You” from the Stellar Award winner.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton will be in the Charlotte area campaigning today. Trump, will speak at a noon rally in Concord’s at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center at 4751 N.C. 49. Doors opened at 9 a.m. You can still register for free tickets to attend here. Former President Bill Clinton will […]
Last night the 31st Annual Stellar Awards aired on TVOne to celebrate gospel’s best and brightest. Check out Gospelflava.com’s Red Carpet Special from the Awards, featuring some of your favorite artists! Rickey Smiley, Jason Nelson, Pure N Heart, Dorinda Clark Cole, Alexis Spight, Dr. Bobby Jones, Travis Greene and more stopped by to share their […]
The 31st Annual Stellar Awards air this Sunday at 6/5c on TVOne. Performances from Anthony Brown and Group Therapy, Kirk Franklin and Casey J, and a rousing tribute to Olanda Draper make this an event you don’t want to miss. Check out this sneak peek video of Travis Greene’s performance of “Intentional”