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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Kirk Franklin announced yesterday the 20 Years in One Night Tour – a 24-city concert tour to kick off in March of 2016. The 20 Years in One Night Tour will reflect upon 20 years of Franklin’s music. Tickets go on sale on December 18th. Tour dates are as follows: 20 Years in One Night Tour Schedule: March 15th Miami, […]
In the spirit of the holidays, Goo Goo Atkins spreads her cheer in the best way she knows how – with a gift guide to help you do your Christmas shopping for the special women and men in your life! What are some Christmas presents you’re hoping to receive this year?
via blog.gospelflava.com What do you get when you combine the production efforts of master producers including Fred Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston), Mark Kibble (Take 6, BeBe & CeCe Winans), Asaph Ward (The Clark Sisters, Mary J Blige), Alvin Garrett (Joe, Ruben Studdard) and emerging newcomers Taylor Hill (Drake, Virtue) Read more here
Serena Williams finishes the year strong! Having tallied up 53 wins and five titles – including Wimbledon and the French Open, she has been named Sports Illustrated 2015 Sportsperson of the Year. The first woman in 32 years to be given the title, Serena expressed her excitement on Instagram:
This week Wes takes a look at winning Charlotte teams, including the 13-0 Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the state football champions Mallard Creek High School!
On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers became the eighth team in the Super Bowl era to start an NFL season 13-0. In a 38-0 victory over Atlanta, the Panthers now prep for the 5-7 New York Giants next Sunday at 1pm.
Kirk Franklin recently visited a Los Angeles area Walmart to pick up some copies of his latest cd Losing My Religion and pass it out to unsuspecting customers.
Atlanta is not only the home to fast cars, sprawling mansions and the southern elite, but a new generation of up-and-coming preachers who are superstars of the pulpit. The third installation from the popular franchise, “Preachers of Atlanta” documents the lives of the city’s young elite mega-pastors as they focus on the daily struggles and […]
Donald Trump has at least two African American supporters and they are garnering much attention with their social media posts in support of the Republican candidate. Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, better known as “Diamond and Silk” hail from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Check out the recent YouTube video, and tell us what you think.
Russell Simmons penned an open letter to his longtime friend, Donald Trump, admonishing him to “stop fueling fires of hate”. The letter reads: Dear Donald, Over 30 plus years you have been an amazing friend; endorsing my books, coming to my shows, flying me on your planes, your helicopters, and even allowing my family […]
Love & Hip Hop stars Yandy Harris and husband Mendeecees Harris are bracing themselves for his eight year prison sentence just 7 months after tying the knot. Still, the VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop” star and executive producer believes God is prevailing in the moment. On Tuesday, news broke that Mendeecees would be sentenced to eight years […]
The nominees for the 47th NAACP Image Awards were announced yesterday. The Awards celebrate achievements of people of color in television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who use the arts to promote social justice. Winners will be announced during a live broadcast on TV ONE on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 9pm/8c Nominees […]