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Emptying the cupboards, Urban Christian Artist Lawrence Hancock serves another dose of vocals that evokes and compels the heart on his 9^th album, Waiting For You, on Symphonic Distribution.

“Hearing great music with a great message inspires the listener. There’s something magical about the creativity when those things intersect. Lawrence mastered this element with this album. The audience is in store for pure ear candy.”

Kitt Wakeley
Grammy® Winning Composer/Artist/Producer

The Stellar Award Nominated singer/composer/producer held back nothing in the pursuit of capturing his relationship with God in this follow-up to the celebrated Don’t Stop Caring album. Waiting For You features 14 songs taking listeners on a cosmic ride to a place of eternal perspective, leaving everything behind. The repeat button will be engaged.

When asked, Where does the music keep coming from? Lawrence answers, “I really don’t know! I start composing the music and growing from a very simple place into these songs that capture me. I’m blown away when it’s done. ”

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This album will be commemorated with a limited supply of the industry’s first LP Style Digital Download Card to guide the listening experience.

Experience The Journey:  Waiting For You

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The highly anticipated Generations Live! 2023 Women’s Conference hosted by multiple award-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans and sponsored by Compassion International and CVS Health was concluded with a resounding success; leaving attendees inspired and empowered to embrace their potential. Winans’ mother, Delores “Mom” Winans and daughter,

Ashley Phillips joined her as co-hosts and panelists for the event.

The sold out conference featured an exceptional lineup of speakers who captivated the audience with their powerful messages of strength, resilience, and spiritual growth. Winans kicked off the opening night with a message titled, “It’s Not That Complicated” which set the tone for:  Dr. Anita Phillips, Jackie Hill-Perry, Nicole C. Mullen, and DawnChere’ Wilkerson to present their own words of wisdom. Each speaker delivered thought-provoking information that resonated deeply with the registrants and livestream viewers. Special music was provided by: Naomi Raine, Nashville Life Music and Charity Gayle who all brought everyone to their feet in praise and worship.

A true highlight of the event was the surprise virtual interview with the incomparable Oprah Winfrey, whose words of wisdom around generosity and legacy added an extra layer of inspiration to the already remarkable conference.

“I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming success of the conference. My goal has been to create a space where generations of women can experience personal growth and connection,”

says Winans.

In effort to expand the reach and impact of the conference, Winans is thrilled to announce the launch of the Generations Ambassadors program. This initiative aims to encourage women to invite their family and friends to experience the transformative power of the gospel in spoken word and song. Each Generations Ambassador will be entrusted with the responsibility of registering 25 women for the 2024 event. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 10^th and Saturday, May 11^th when the conference will, once again, gather  during Mother’s Day Weekend in Nashville, TN.

For more information about Generations Live! 2024 Women’s Conference and the Generations Ambassador Program continue to visit  www.cecewinans.com for updates.

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Motown Gospel and Capitol CMG celebrate a staggering 28 Stellar Award nominations across the company’s chart-topping artist roster. With 10 nods, hitmaker Pastor Mike, Jr. earns the most nominations of any artist this year, a testament to the impact of his innovative music and the strength of his recent partnership with Motown Gospel & Capitol CMG’s Re:Think, via Blacksmoke Worldwide.

Tye Tribbett also dominates this year’s list, with 9 nominations for the fan-favorite album, All Things New, Tribbett’s first new album since 2017. The project is fueled by hits like “Get Up,” and three #1 radio singles—“We Gon’ Be Alright,” “Anyhow,” and “New.”

Fifteen-time Stellar Award-winner and powerhouse vocalist Tasha Cobbs Leonard is slated to co-host the star-studded awards taping alongside popular singer/songwriter Jonathan McReynolds. For her acclaimed Hymns project, which features hit singles “The Moment” and “The Church I Grew Up In,” Cobbs Leonard earns another 5 nominations to her credit, including for Artist of the Year.

Rounding out the roster’s nominated artists are Brian Courtney Wilson, whose latest album, Transitions, features the anthemic “Always Peace,” and Gene Moore, nominated for his feature on PJ Morton’s buzzed-about “The Better Benediction.”

“This year’s nominations are a true reflection of the creativity, the reach, and the impact of our artists and their incredible music,” says EJ Gaines, Co-Executive Director of Motown Gospel and SVP of Marketing for Capitol CMG.

Adds Monica Coates, Co-Executive Director and VP of A&R/Creative for Motown Gospel: “The past year has been such an exciting time for gospel music. I am grateful for everyone who has supported our artists and their visionary projects. I am especially thankful for Mr. Jackson and the team at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards for continuing to invest in this beloved genre.”

The 38th Annual Stellar Awards will be taped live on July 15, 2023 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on broadcast dates and times, visit TheStellarAwards.com.

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RCA Inspiration celebrates 16 nominations for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards coming up this summer, with nominations for album and song releases in 12 categories, including the major categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year, Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, and Album of the Year. The acclaimed projects receiving nominations include the hit collaboration Kingdom Book One by Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), Clarity by DOE (Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration), and the releases of Worship & Justice by William Murphy and the Kingdom Business: Season 1 Soundtrack.

Garnering 8 Stellar Awards nominations, the GRAMMY?-winning acclaimed live collaboration by chart-toppers Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin is nominated in album and song categories. The group’s live album Kingdom Book One (Tribl Records/Fo Yo Soul/RCA Inspiration), #1 hit Gospel single “Kingdom” (feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore), and the single “Bless Me” are nominated for: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“Kingdom”), Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year (“Bless Me”), and Producer of the Year (producers: Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, Norman Gyamfi).

Garnering 6 Stellar Awards nominations is chart-topper DOE, whose hit debut album Clarity was released in partnership between Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room Label and RCA Inspiration. Clarity (Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration) and her #1 hit Gospel single “When I Pray” are nominated for: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“When I Pray”), Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year, Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year (“When I Pray”), and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year (packaging: Tyler Simien).

Rounding out the Stellar Awards nominations are a nomination for Special Event Album of the Year, for the release of the Kingdom Business: Season 1 Soundtrack, featuring original music from the popular BET+ series “Kingdom Business,” and a nomination for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year (packaging: Tim Parker), for the album Worship & Justice by William Murphy.

The 38th Annual Stellar Awards will be taped in Las Vegas, NV on July 15th, 2023 and premiere on the new Stellar TV Network on July 24th.

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Maurette Brown Clark is back like she never left with an uplifting, soul grabbing, new single titled “I See Good”. Through the years Maurette has given us mainstay records that are still sung in churches across the world like: “I Just Want To Praise You“, “One God”, and “It Ain’t Over (Until God Says It’s Over)”.

Maurette’s beloved voice is heard on the Richard Smallwood classic “Angels” and she does not disappoint with her newest single. The lyrics say “Everytime I look your way, I see good, I see good for you… you might still be hurting, just God’s still working… no it won’t be over until it’s good”. It speaks the goodness that God has in store for His people and points to relying on faith to carry oneself through tough times. It’s the perfect blend of uplifting lyrics and tempo for the spring/summer seasons. Take a listen to this vibrant new hit from Maurette Brown Clark! It’s a message of hope and faith during a time when people need it most.

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This inspiring book for teens and young women explores what it means to listen to God’s voice, better understand the “vibes” and intuition the Spirit uses as guidance, and live a life that proclaims your heavenly truth. Filled with personal lessons from author and Grammy-nominated artist Kierra “Kiki” Sheard-Kelly and empowering scriptural promises, you’ll grow stronger in your faith as well as your God-given purpose.

Each day, we are under attack—by people who want to keep us down or who doubt our gifts, as well as by spiritual forces who want to knock us off our God-given path and into the darkness. In The Vibes You Feel, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard-Kelly invites you to uncover what it means to have the Holy Spirit in your life, and how listening to the vibes we sense in certain situations can help steer us toward the future God intends.

Inside The Vibes You Feel, you’ll find:

• encouragement and support for navigating today’s world
• solid biblical truths and scriptural promises that arm you for the tough decisions and battles in your life
• Kierra’s own personal stories and experiences with difficult situations, and the spiritual nudges that helped her through
• Advice and guidance with actionable steps

In addition, The Vibes You Feel:

• is an ideal gift for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, or graduations
• helps you grow closer to God and understand the signals he sends
• is perfect for those looking for motivation and biblical guidance

Also check out Kierra Sheard-Kelly’s bestselling and inspirational book, Big, Bold, and Beautiful.

Sheard-Kelly’s seventh studio album, ALL YOURS (RCA Inspiration/Karew Entertainment) is also available now. The uplifting 12-track project celebrate’s God’s love, wisdom and finding personal freedom in letting go and trusting God. ALL YOURS features the singles “Miracles” (feat. Pastor Mike Jr.), “Praise Through,” “Making A Way” (feat. Adia), “The Jungle” and more. Kierra Sheard-Kelly, ALL YOURS, is available Now (RCA Inspiration/ Karew Entertainment): https://KierraSheard.lnk.to/AllYoursAlbumPR.

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Christian Hip Hop artist Tommy Kodel is a rising artist  who infuses his love for 90s Hip Hop with today’s innovative music production and his passion for ministry and young people.  He released his new single, “For The Lord,” this spring and now shares the official music video for the infectious dance track on YouTube.

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New to the gospel music scene!! Bishop Aaron B Lackey and the UCOGIC CHOIR new single entitled “Wonderful He Is Feat. First lady Lakita Lackey. Produced by James Jackson of iSound Music. The United Churches of God in Christ, Inc. has been in existence since 1980 by the late Presiding Bishop Marshall. In 2009 Aaron B. Lackey became the presiding Bishop which has grown exponentially to over a hundred churches nationwide and even overseas.

 Keep a lookout on the upcoming live recording from Bishop Aaron Lackey & The UCOGIC Choir July 17^th being held at the Temple of Prayer Family Worship Cathedral, Fairburn GA

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