Erica Campbell is putting connection, comedy, and healing right in the same room. In a recent Instagram post, Erica highlighted “Laugh Cry Heal,” pushing tickets and spotlighting an upcoming date — March 7, 2026 — and she tagged collaborators to keep the momentum moving. And this matters right now because folks are hungry for spaces […]
The gospel world is buzzing as Jonathan Nelson, one of the genre’s most beloved voices, recently shared big news on social media and through industry outlets. He’s just inked a new recording contract with Tyscot Records’ Worship division, marking a fresh chapter with one of the longest‑operating African American gospel labels in history. Nelson’s been […]
Arrangements are now in place to honor the legacy of Richard Smallwood, the beloved gospel composer and performer who left us at age 77. The celebration of life service will take place Saturday, January 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Smallwood’s music […]
As 2025 comes to a close, Tribl Records is standing at the very top of Billboard’s Year-End Gospel Charts, locking down the #1 spot across multiple major categories — including Top Gospel Labels, Top Gospel Album Imprints, and Hot Gospel Songs Labels and Imprints. And leading the charge? Maverick City Music.The collective was named #1 […]
The holidays aren’t just about lights and gifts — they’re about love, legacy, and the joy that comes when faith and family meet around the table. Essence.com just dropped a special holiday feature on Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, and it’s everything your soul — and your taste buds — need this season. In […]
Grammy nominations have been announced for the Christian categories.
Davidson will host its Concerts on the Green: Gospelfest this Sunday.
The Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 64th Grammys show via Livestream on Tuesday, November 23rd with Charlotte-based Elevation Worship getting nods in several categories. Dante Bowe, originally from Rockingham, NC leads the Gospel categories with five nominations. Chandler Moore, who hails from Charleston and lived in Charlotte for a bit, received noms as […]
Last night’s American Music Awards crowned the best in music of 2021. In the Christian music categories, mainstream artists finished over Christian artists with their Christian music releases. In the FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST Category, Country music artist and American Idol alum, Carrie Underwood, beat out CAIN, Charlotte’s Elevation Worship, Lauren Daigle and Zach Williams. And in […]
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold inductions for its 2020 and 2021 classes on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The full list of the honorees includes six nationally known and award-winning legends from North Carolina: The Briarhoppers, Jermaine Dupri, Michael T Mauldin, Charles Whitfield, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tony […]
We’re celebrating Gospel Music Heritage with the 15th annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour brought to you by the Black & Positively Golden movement. Hosted by Lonnie Hunter, this free, virtual concert series runs Sundays, October 3rd and features the music of award-winning gospel artists from the Carolinas Tune in to BET Network’s YouTube page […]
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced Dove Award-winning Artists Natalie Grant and Jonathan McReynolds as co-hosts of this year’s GMA Dove Awards. The 52nd GMA Dove Awards are set to air exclusively on TBN, Friday, October 22nd, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET and again at 10:00 p.m. ET. The event will be recorded live and in person in […]