Close, the 11th disc from 22 time Stellar Award winning Pastor Marvin Sapp heads to digital outlets for pre orders NOW with a release date of September 19th.  Then ten song disc pairs the beloved singer with the savvy production expertise of Aaron Lindsey for some new standards, songs of praise and reflection and collaborations.  […]

Jacky Clark Chisolm, of the Grammy and Stellar award winning group, The Clark Sisters announced her support of St. Jude Hospital’s efforts to touch the lives of families and children impacted by cancer. “Being a nurse for over 40 years, I have witnessed firsthand how devastating cancer can be for any adult”, Chisolm said.  “But […]

via Gospelflava.com The east coast meets the mid-west as BET Sunday Best Season 5 runner up Alexis Spight heads to the motor city, Detroit Michigan for a live recording at the Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ on September 12th. Spight’s debut album Laugh Out Loud was released in 2013 and followed by […]

  via Gospelflava.com Congratulations to Yolanda Adams on her launch of Yolanda Adams Coffee. In keeping with Adams’s healthy lifestyle, the brand boasts shade-grown coffee, sourced from a healthy soil-base with no pesticides used during the growing process.  On her site Yolanda Adams Coffee  she shares, “My dream has come true!”  With flavors like Yolanda’s Signature […]

via gospelflava.com Dear Future Me, James Fortune’s new set of inspirational songs and captivating melodies heads to iTunes and Amazon for pre-orders as a release date is set for June 23rd.  The new disc will include a total of 17 songs, including the lead single, “I Forgive Me”. The disc features the melodic sounds of […]

via gospelflava.com Gospel music shows its unique ability to bridge divides in the “chance” meeting of Chicago choir Joshua’s Troop and Chance the Rapper.  Billboard Magazine reports that the recent Grammy winner took to social media to locate the hit makers whose 2008 single Clap Your Hands reached number 18 on the Hot Gospel Songs […]

  via gospelflava.com Congratulations to J. Moss and wife Melanie as they set to launch Living Waters Church in downtown Detroit on March 5th. A month long celebration of special services mark the launch of the new ministry from one of gospel’s favorite voices. Praying with J and family as they answer the call!  

via Gospelflava.com Funeral Arrangements for gospel legend Willie Joe Ligon, founder and lead singer of The Mighty Clouds of Joy have been set for this week.  An All-Star Gospel Musical Celebration honoring his life and music will be held Tuesday, December 27,  at 6 p.m.,  at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Homegoing services will […]

The gospel music world mourns the loss of extraordinary voice and the huge heart of Willie Joe Ligon,  the legendary lead voice of The Mighty Clouds of Joy.  Ligon passed away over the weekend at the age of 80, and manager, Pastor Isaac Lindsey issued the following statement on Facebook: “We are heartbroken to share […]

The nominees have been announced for the 2017 Grammy Awards. In the gospel categories, newcomers Jekalyn Carr and Todd Dulaney contrast veterans Shirley Caesar and Kirk Franklin’s presence on the list. The Grammy Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. ET. James Corden will host the event, which will […]

The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards went down last night in Nashville, TN at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University. The Gospel Music Association handed out awards to the best and brightest in Christian music, and some of your favorite gospel artists were counted among them.  Hosted by Tye Tribbett and For King & Country, […]

via blog.gospelflava.com Motown Gospel gives a different approach to its artist’s songs with the release of an acoustic compilation aptly titled 1 Mic 1 Take.  The CD brings together the label’s best loved performers including Grammy Award winners Smokie Norful and Tasha Cobbs as well as Myron Butler & Levi, Brian Courtney Wilson and Royce […]