Gospel Music News-Tye Tribbett, Dottie Rambo
1. Tye Tribett took a bold stand for Gospel music and it paid off tremendously. After gaining national attention after appearing on “The Prince of Egypt” soundtrack, Tye and his choir worked with several hip-hop artists. He felt that the music was in conflict with the Gospel message and he asked choir members to commit to Gospel music for one year.~Tye Tribbett
2. Dwyane Wade bought his mother a church! Now that’s a great Mother’s Day Gift. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, Jolinda Wade opened the doors to her church as co-pastor of the Temple of Praise.~Answered Prayer, Backstory
3. Dottie Rambo’s final interview will be aired on The Gospel Music Channel, Saturday, May 17 & Monday May 19. Dottie Rambo was in a fatal bus accident on May 11th.~Dottie Rambo Interview.
4. Martha Munizzi is considered “a cross-cultural artist” and is a favorite in the Gospel music community. She has won two Stellar Awards and was voted Female Artist of the Year by the Christian Music Academy.~Martha Munizzi
5. Calvin Rodgers will be holding “An Essential Drummer’s Master Class” session Sunday, May 25th in St. Louis at the Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church.~Gospel Drum Lessons
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Bishop Weeks says that Juanita Bynum is lying
1. Bishop Weeks has more stuff to say! Get a cup of coffee because the video is more than an hour long.
2. Martha Munizzi’s live CD recording is on December 7th, in Florida. Special guests will be Israel Houghton and Ricardo Sanchez.~Change The World
3. I look forward to BET’s Celebration of Gospel every year. If you would like to attend the live taping there are free tickets available. Hosted by Steve Harvey, it will be held Saturday, December 15th in Los Angeles.~Spirit in Song
4. Hezekiah Walker presents the 1190 WLIB Anniversary Concert featuring John P. Kee, Myron Butler, Dewayne Woods, Tye Tribbett and more.~Hez Presents
5. Watching Sunday Best? The competition is starting to heat up! The theme this week was contestants choice (2 of their favorite songs). Emily was eliminated, leaving Crystal, Jermaine and Mrs. Shari to sing their favorites. I really enjoyed Crystal’s version of Richard Smallwood’s, “Center of My Joy”. She gave an excellent, anointed performance.
Mrs. Shari sang a great rendition of a favorite, Sounds of Blackness, “Hold On”. She looked beautiful and gave each of her selections “the Shari treatment”. Jermaine sang Mariah Carey’s, “Hero” and put his own unique spin on it. His voice is in a class of its own and his coolness was in full effect! He ended the song with, “the Father lives in you”.
Pastor Shirley was this weeks guest and she had the place rocking with “Heaven” and “I Remember Mama”. Spotted in the front row of the audience was Tonex sporting a mohawk. Be sure to tune in tomorow! The guest will be Stephanie Mills.~Sunday Best
