Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett in New World Premiere Front Row Live Concerts on GMC in October
Christian Newswire / — With Fall’s colors about to explode outside, Gospel Music Channel invites viewers to stay inside to see its vibrant new line-up of Front Row Live concerts which world premiere every weekend in October. Starting October 4, GMC’s Front Row Live Month features electrifying and never-before-seen performances by Mary Mary, Tye Tribbett, Wynonna, Newsboys and Newworldson.
Front Row Live is GMC’s original series featuring powerhouse artists hosting their own performances while sharing their musical inspirations in front of specially-invited audiences. Front Row Live saves fans the cost of gas and a concert ticket for an extraordinary hour of entertainment from the front row in their own home.
The five new Front Row Live concerts world premiere on four Saturday nights and one Sunday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT in October, followed by several encore telecasts throughout the week.
Sat. Oct. 4 - Front Row Live Month kicks off with a powerful show from platinum-selling gospel duo Mary Mary. The sisters offer a sneak peak from their upcoming new CD The Sound (which releases on Oct. 14) with songs like the pop-infused anthem of praise and empowerment of "Get Up."
Sun. Oct. 12 - Tye Tribbett and Greater Anointing takes the stage with a riveting, joyful and challenging hour of high energy music and choreography, featuring songs from their latest CD Stand Out.
Sat. Oct. 18 - The incomparable Wynonna shows why she has sold more than 10 million records in her Front Row Live world premiere.
Sat. Oct. 25 - International pop/rock phenomenon Newsboys get personal in a rare, small venue show from the band that has been playing stadiums and arenas for more than a decade. Their Front Row Live concert showcases music from their new live CD, Houston We Are Go.
Sat. Nov. 1 - Gospel Music Channel viewers get a Front Row Live introduction to new Canadian band Newworldson. With their self-described "speakeasy gospel" style of soul/funk/reggae/gospel music, NewWorldson’s Front Row Live debut features music from their major label debut Salvation Station.
Peter Furler, front man for Newsboys, summed up the Front Row Live experience: "These shows are offer a unique opportunity for fans to see us how…in a bit more intimate setting where you are relying a bit more on the passion and the sweat - just feeling what you are singing."
New Gospel Music Album From Mary Mary
Columbia Records is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Sound, the avidly awaited new studio album from the platinum-selling chart-topping award-winning R&B/gospel duo Mary Mary.
The Sound will be available online and in stores on Tuesday, October 14.
The Sound is Mary Mary’s first new album since the release of A Mary Mary Christmas in October 2006 and is the duo’s first new full-length non-seasonal album since release of the RIAA gold-certified Top 10 collection Mary Mary in July 2005.
The Sound premieres 11 new Mary Mary performances including the album’s recently released lead single, “Get Up,” a pop-infused anthem of praise and empowerment. “That song embodies what the whole album is about,” says Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell. “It asks people, ‘Why are you waiting? Why do you care what other people think?’ It reminds us that your beginning can be whenever you want it to be.”
Other tracks on The Sound include the R&B-flavored title track “The Sound,” “Superfriend,” “God In Me,” “Boom,” “I’m Running,” “Forgiven Me,” “Dirt,” “Seattle,” “I Worship You,” and “It Will All Be Worth It.”
With able assistance from longtime producer and collaborator Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell, the real life sisters a/k/a Mary Mary, weave their love of truth-grounded gospel music into a tuneful blend of R&B, pop, soul, jazz, electronic music, and more. (Erica’s husband, Warryn Campbell has produced all of Mary Mary’s albums including the RIAA platinum-certified Thankful as well as the RIAA gold-certified Incredible and RIAA gold-certified Mary Mary.)
As Mary Mary, Erica and Tina Campbell bring a revolutionary combination of R&B, urban, hip-hop and electronica to the world of contemporary gospel music.
Growing up in Inglewood, California, Erica and Tina first sang publicly in the local church choir and received their first break in 1998 with a song on the “Prince of Egypt” soundtrack.
In 2000, Mary Mary’s platinum debut album, Thankful — featuring the hit “Shackles (Praise You)” — earned numerous awards including a Grammy for Best Contemporary Gospel Album and three Dove Awards, six Stellar Awards, a Lady of Soul Award, a Soul Train Award. Incredible, their second album, became the nation’s #1 Top Christian Album in 2002 and featured the Dove Award-winning hits “In The Morning” and “Thank You,” featuring Kirk Franklin.
While Erica and Tina took a break after recording their second album to start — and spend time with — their respective families, the platinum-selling duo found the time to bring their exuberant gospel soul
sounds down new avenues, including an appearance in the 2003 musical comedy, “The Fighting Temptations,” and concert performances around the world.
In November 2005, Mary Mary took home the coveted American Music Awards trophy in the Contemporary Inspirational Music category, adding to a growing collection of critical and popular kudos that includes a Grammy and numerous other awards.
The Grammy-winning R&B/gospel duo Mary Mary crossed over into Top 10 pop territory when the group’s self-titled new album, released in July 2005, debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 best-selling album chart, the highest Top 200 chart position in the group’s career. (Mary Mary’s previous albums — 2000’s Thankful and 2002’s Incredible — peaked at #59 and #20, respectively.)
When Mary Mary subsequently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel album sales chart, it became the best-selling Gospel debut of 2005.
“Heaven,” the first single from Mary Mary, made chart history during its unprecedented 9 week run as the #1 record on Billboard’s Gospel Radio chart. “Heaven” was also a #1 R&R Gospel Radio Single which hit the #3 slot on the Billboard Bubbling Under — Hot R&B Singles chart.”
For more information:
www.columbiarecords.com
www.mary-mary.com
Gospel Music News-Mary Mary, New Gospel Music, Kirk Franklin
1. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Mary Mary’s latest CD, "The Sound", due on October 14th. Looking forward to this one. The sisters are looking great. Thanks Gospelrama !
2.The Prayze Report has a great write-up on new Gospel music for Fall 2008. Look for new releases from Mary Mary, John P. Kee, Dottie Peoples, Kierra Sheard, and more.
3. Visit Black and Married With Kids to see a nice photo album of the Obama’s at the Democratic National Convention. Little Sasha is so cute!!
4. Do you have a Gospel music song that you want to get published? Think its going to be a big hit? Visit here to get some great information on getting your work published and protected.
5. Kirk Franklin had a little talk with T-Pain about messing with the very popular song "Silver and Gold".~MTV
Crystal Aikin is Gospel Music’s Sunday Best!!!
Crystal Aikin is Sunday Best!! Over one million people voted for Crystal Aikin to be BET’s first Sunday Best winner!! The show was great, everybody looked fabulous, and the singing was out of this world. Crystal and Shari represented the gospel of Christ well and showed grace and humility while doing so.
There is a difference between just singing and
having the anointing on you.-Jermaine Sellers
The show started with Kirk Franklin singing “Declaration (This is It)” from his new album. Lots of energy on this song! Bebe Winans was looking quite handsome and the girls of Mary Mary were looking very beautiful. The judges did a great job throughout the series! They offered up great advice, encouragement, and entertainment without being unnecessarily mean.
Shari, looking beatiful in black, sung “Talk it Over With Jesus”, and took everybody to church. Her performances are always good! You just run out of things to say………………….. She was the judges wild card and ended up being in the final two. Just blessed! BeBe Winans told her that this was her season and she should enjoy the ride.
“You know what America? My daughter Lindsey is here along
with my other daughters. I want you to know, God is working
miracles. If you need one I dare you to trust Him.
He’ll work it out!”-Shari Addison
Crystal, looking especially radiant, sang “We Acknowledge You” and she sang like it was her last time! Awesome performance! When she finished Kirk had to give her and the audience a few minutes to “get it out”. One of the ladies of Mary Mary said there was a lot of liberty and joy that exuded from her.
Yolanda Adams was the special guest and she sang “Open Up My Heart”. When Yolanda sings you just sit back and enjoy. She is so flawless and her songs minister to the heart. It sounded to me like BET was having some technical difficulties during Yolanda’s set. I’m sure this will get cleaned up for the reruns.
Shari and Crystal performed their verson of Mary Mary’s hit song, “Yesterday”, and they killed it! Before the big moment, Kirk told the two finalists that he was proud to see that God still had people he could use for His glory. After a lot of build-up until the audience and the finalists couldn’t take it anymore, Kirk announced Crystal Aikin BET’s Sunday Best Winner for 2007. She was speechless and teary eyed. It was a great moment. I think Crystal and Shari were both excellent, but there can only be one winner. In a sense, they both did win.
It was a great show! As Dottie People’s would say, “God showed up and showed out”. I can’t wait for next year! Thanks for reading and continue to support the music that has the power to transform lives.
