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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Looks like you’ll have to do your dab at the house because this Friday’s pep rally at Romare Bearden Park has been cancelled due to icy weather expected in the area.
Will Smith joined Robin Roberts this morning on Good Morning America to share that he will be joining his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith in sitting out this years Oscars. Smith, spoke about issues with diversity in Hollywood; a hot bed issue after the 20 major acting nominees nominations for this year’s Oscars, for the second year in […]
The Pro Football Writers of America have decided to agree with what we already know! The organization has announce Cam Newton as 2015 NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Newton has let the Carolina Panthers to a franchise record of 15-1 and the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. The Panthers are […]
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin joined Donald Trump in Ames, Iowa yesterday to endorse him as the next president of the United States. In a campaign stop at Iowa State University, Palin seemed to enjoy the media spectacle, “Heads are spinning! This is gonna be so much fun!” Palin is expected to be an important advocate for Trump and […]
William McDowell drops his new album SOUNDS OF REVIVAL on January 22, 2016. Check out the new single “SPIRIT BREAK FREE”
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The Academy Award nominations are in and there are a few colorful nominees. Summer box-office smash directed by F. Gary Gray, Straight Outta Compton has been nominated for best original screenplay. What Happened, Miss Simone?, a documentary about the life of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone’s received a nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Creed, the Rocky revival film, starring […]
So among the messages sent last night, First Lady Michelle Obama was may be sending some of her own. Perhaps she has a sunny disposition as her family prepares to exit the White House. In a gorgeously simple Narciso Rodriguez sheath, the color – marigold, was the boldest and brightest that I can […]
Bounce TV is introducing an hour-long drama, Saints & Sinners, which centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with deceit, greed, corruption and murder – all set against the backdrop of a large southern church. Greater Hope Baptist Church is the heartbeat of Cypress, GA a southern town outside Atlanta which evolved into a city over the years. […]
President Barack Obama spoke to the nation last night for his last State of the Union address. There were many moments that were light-hearted and even comical. There were other moments that were very serious and direct. My favorite moment from the night was the President’s admonishment to lean on common decency – even when […]
Kirk Franklin’s Losing My Religion tops this week’s Billboard Top Gospel Albums Charts. The list rounds out with: #2 Anthony Brown & Group Therapy Everyday Jesus #3 Tasha Cobbs One Place Live #4 Various Artists Maranatha Top 15 Gospel Praise Hits #5 Travis Greene The Hill
Fathom Events, RGM-NewBreed, Sovereign Agency and RCA Inspirational bring you Israel Houghton & NewBreed – Covered: Alive in Asia to select cinemas nationwide for a special one-night event on Tuesday, January 19. It’s an event that features the premiere of Alive in Asia, the must-see multi-concert event by Israel Houghton & NewBreed, plus an exclusive Q&A session captured […]