Mary Mary's "Go Get It" Scores #1 Position On The Billboard Gospel Charts And #3 On The Billboard R&B Charts After First Week Sales
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- Created on Thursday, 17 May 2012 08:31
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News Of The High Ranking First Week Of Sales Comes On The Heels Of WE tv's Announcement To Renew Their Self Titled Reality Series For Second Season
(New York, NY; May 16, 2012)- Multi Grammy award winning My Block/Columbia Records duo Mary Mary makes a splash on top Billboard charts. For the fourth time in their career, the duo's new release Go Get It debuts at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart. Go Get It hit #3 on the Billboard R&B Chart, and makes the top 20 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums charting at #16. The album, composed of two brand new songs and classic remixed and remastered versions of some of the duo's greatest hits, has taken off as a fan favorite with the infectious lead single and title track, "Go Get It" debuting on the top 10 Gospel singles chart since it's April release, where it still remains, currently at #7. The album, heralded as a soundtrack to their current self-titled WE tv reality series, has been widely received by fans and critics alike.
Mary Mary kicked of their album promo week with an interview on ABC's Good Morning America with Host Robin Roberts and an exhilarating in-studio performance, backed by their live band of 'Go Get It.' The ladies rounded out their promo week with appearance on nationally syndicated morning show, The Better Show, Trinity Broadcasting Network's Praise The Lord, and NYC's PIX 11 Morning News.
Pundits agree: Go Get It proves that Mary Mary is here to stay. USA Today states "Sisters Erica and Tina have been delivering faith inspired positive messages for more than a dozen years... Go Get It is a stirring call to improve your life... Can't Give Up Now and Shackles are reminders of their broad appeal." Billboard Magazine notes Go Get It as "an insinuating groove and a gloriously uplifting lyric that urges the listener to "Go Get It..." Billboard goes on to say that "sisters Erica & Tina have managed to enjoy a devoted following in the gospel market while expanding its fan base in the mainstream thanks to the duo's funky energetic style and signature soaring vocals."
The duo, sisters Erica and Tina Campbell have been keeping up a tremendous pace. In the past year the ladies have been nominated for every major award and have taken hoe many - receiving the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award, a BET Award, Soul Train Award, two Stellar Awards and double Grammy nominations. In addition to filming the first season of their reality series which takes a personal look at their lives as singers, mothers, wives, and siblings- trying to balance it all; both sisters experienced pregnancy with the past year. Eric and husband/producer Warryn Campbell welcomed their third child in February 2012 and Tina and husband/ Tonight Show drummer Teddy Campbell, are currently expecting their 5th child due August 2012.
Having just announced Season 2 of their WE tv series the ladies are showing no signs of slowing down. The duo will be honored at this year's 2012 Essence Music Festival and will be touring in the coming months. The album Go Get It was releases, May 8th, 2012 and is available now in stores and online.
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New Artists Added to Cincinnati's Premier Gospel Celebration: May 18-20
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New Artists Added to Cincinnati's Premier Gospel Celebration: May 18-20 Concert to NOW take place Word of Deliverance Church
CINCINNATI, OH (May 8, 2012): Grammy Award winning artist and songwriter J. Moss, Chicago's Mega-Church Pastor Charles Jenkins, as well as new artists Cheneta Jones and Anita Wilson will join thousands from throughout the U.S. for a conference, concert, gala and more. Every Year, I Hear Music in the Air assembles well-known gospel music industry professionals, artists and worship leaders to provide a unique industry perspective by drawing on personal and professional experiences. "Attendees of I Hear Music in the Air will be blessed by the sharing of the wealth of knowledge this weekend of praise and worship, instruction and networking have to offer," says CEO Tracy Artis.
The weekend kicks off Friday night, May 18 at Word of Deliverance Church in Forest Park, OH. The Concert was previously slated to take place at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Downtown Cincinnati. The concert will feature Kirk Franklin, Byron Cage, Isaac Carree, BET's 2011 Sunday Best winner, Amber Bullock, Charles Jenkins and Fellowship, Cheneta Jones and Anita Wilson. Tickets can still be purchased at the Aronoff Center.
Saturday's events include a conference, teen summit and music competition. Starting in the morning, the "I Hear Music Conference" will be held at Word of Deliverance Church in Forest Park, Ohio. Registration fee is $15. The conference includes classes for women in ministry, new artists, leaders and Pastors in ministry.
Kirk Franklin will return as the Guest Speaker and National Recording artists Canton Jones, J. Moss, Christopher and World Choir Games participant, I Hear Music Chorale will fill the lineup. Following the Teen Summit will be the "I Hear Music Best" competition, starting at 3 pm at Rhino's Live. Judges for the event will be Isaiah Templeton, Conference Host and Visionary Tracy Artis and more.
The weekend wraps up Sunday evening with the Legends Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sharonville, which celebrates ministries, individuals and organizations that have had an impact on the world. The dinner event will begin at 5 pm and will be filled with music from Brian Courtney Wilson and other artists in celebration of the honorees. Honorees for the Legends Ball include Tuskegee Airmen, NAACP, and the Keynote Speaker, Grammy Award winning artist, Donnie McClurkin. The event will be hosted by Faith Daniels of WROU and Courtis Fuller of WLWT. Ticket price is $60.
Registration for all events is now open. Look for more information at www.ihearmusicintheair.com
About I Hear Music in the Air:
I Hear Music in the Air's mission is to bring together persons from ministries and organizations who desire to build their lives and thus have a stronger walk. Celebration its 10th year in Cincinnati, it is hosted by I Hear Music, Inc., CEO and founder Tracey Artis, a lifelong Greater Cincinnati resident. This event's innovative approach to teaching and enhancing praise and worship brings thousands of representatives of all ages together from a host of churches and ministries, record labels and civic organizations throughout the nation and abroad. Dates for the 2012 weekend are May 18-20. Visit www.ihearmusicintheair.com for more information, including sponsorship packages and vendor displays, or call 513-247-0205.
Lonnie Hunters Latest Smash "Anyway" Hits Top 30
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New Single is #24 On Mediabase Top 30 Gospel Chart
Blacksmoke recording artist, Lonnie Hunter, continues to savor a sweet comeback with his latest CD, "I'm Back." The veteran choirmaster and nationally syndicated radio host came back strong a few months ago with the rousing track, "I'm Back," which peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart. Now, the Chicago native (living in the Philadelphia area where he tapes daily, nationally syndicated, four-hour," The Lonnie Hunter Show", on the Radio One network) is at it again with a soulful springtime song of gratitude, "Anyway." The song has debuted at #24 on the Mediabase National Gospel Radio Airplay chart that is published in USA Today every Tuesday.
The live track is crafted in a slick, soulful '70s vibe akin to slow jams by The Emotions and The Soul Children. As it opens, Hunter employs the spoken word rap style of Isaac Hayes' first hits and says, "Grace is when you get more than you deserve. Mercy is when you don't get exactly what you do deserve," to scattered handclaps of agreement from the congregation gathered at Philadelphia's Sharon Baptist Church. Then, Hunter's choir Structure begins to seamlessly sing the tones of "don't deserve it, so unworthy. Still, you bless me anyway." They crescendo with, "So SOrry, I've fallen short of Your word," as Hunter sings the redemptive lines of the song to the audible delight of the audience.
"This song is so huge because it's everybody's testimony," Hunter says. When you think of the words: I don't deserve it, so unworthy but still You blessed me anyway. Who does not have that testimony? We do what we want to do and we say what we want to say and we still ask God for forgiveness. We still ask God to bless us. We still want God to cover us and what does He do? He blesses us anyway."
The youngest of five children, Hunter was raised around Chicago's gospel music community as his mother sang background for a variety of gospel artists. She died when he was eight years old and he vowed to fulfill her musical ambitions. Aside from a dual career in the public relations field and a three-year stint as a runway and print model, music has always been Hunter's first love. He was a soloist for the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band and a celebrated gospel choir conductor. He's best known for his work with the Voices of St. Mark Choir where he produced three CDs for Malaco Records resulting in the hits "Even Me" (The Drip Drop Song)", "Let's Dance" and "There's Power In His Name". He began his radio career with Chicago's #1 WGCI gospel radio station before Radio One tapped him as a midday host for the syndicated, "The Lonnie Hunter Show," that airs across the country. For more on Lonnie Hunter, log on at www.lonniehuntermusic.com or www.mrkerrydouglas.com
Chesapeake's Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Announces CD Release!
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Bishop K.W. Brown presents Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir- LIVE!
K.W. Brown Ministries Signs Distribution Deal with Habakkuk Music/ INgrooves Fontana Distribution
Chesapeake, VA- The sanctuary of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church embodied an electrifying atmosphere of praise as Zion lifted their voices! The thriving Chesapeake, VA church, know as The Mount, and their anointed music department rendered their first live recording last fall and are now set to release a highly charged, passionately expressive, praise and worship project that exemplifies a chorus of sound like none have heard.
p K Under the ministerial leadership of Bishop K.W. Brown and the musical direction of Stellar Award nominee Minister Earl Bynum, The Mount Unity Choir has delivered a collection of perfected praise that is setting forth a change of electrifying worship. With over 100 voices strong, the pristine choir is being noted as one of Virginia's best-kept secrets. And now, with their inaugural musical endeavor, the word, the sound, and the praise is out!
"Earl Bynum and The Mount Lebanon Choir are one of Virginia's best combined voices. They are anointed to sing the gospel!" expresses Ed Stephens, Jr., President- Virginia Gospel Announcers Guild. "I recommend this project and we are proud to include it as another powerful musical masterpiece from the talented maestro Minister Earl Bynum."
Bishop K.W, Brown Presents Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir- Live will soon be available in CD and DVD formats vial K.W. Brown Ministries, a division of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, with distribution by Habakkuk Music/INgrooves Fontana Distribution. Marketing and publicity for the project will be powered by The Bellamy Group. "I am excited to be a part of this great project and to work with such an awesome team," says April Washington, CEO of Habakkuk Music, Inc. "With the the release of this project, many (new people) will discover the incredible ministry gifts of Bishop Kim Brown, Earl Bynum and The Mt. Lebanon Choir."
Featured guests on the project include The First Lady of Praise and Worship and President of the COGIC International Music Department Dr. Judith McAllister who wrote and provides lead vocals on "Arise", a vibrant anthem the choir delivers with a melodious thundering sound of triumph. Chicago's Evangelist Lemmie Battles offers her signature energetic delivery on the churchy, foot stomping song "Victory". The project musically reflects the diversity of The Mount's ministry by incorporating traditional gospel, contemporary worship, acapella choral arrangements, jazz-flavored tunes and stand out songs by Award-winning Contemporary Christian songwriter Tifani Wilson who penned "Praise Awaits" and the sweet worship ballad "Most Holy Lord".
Minister Earl Bynum also provided his songwriting talents on the project and takes the vocal lead on the choir's first radio single "Bless The Name Of The Lord", which is being added immediately into radio rotations. "This song is an anthem what will resonate in churches and with believers across the country," states Gerard Bonner, Program Director -Bonnerfide Radio. "Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir have a hit on their hands!"
Listen To Radio Single: "Bless The Name Of The Lord"
Radio Servicing Contact: Eboni Funderburk 615-538-8136 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ABOUT BISHOP K.W. BROWN: Dr. Kim W. Brown is the senior pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, affectionately know as The Mount, with two ministry locations in Chesapeake, VA and Elizabeth City, NC. Dr. Brown is a paradigm shifter as a pastor, leader, and visionary in the Body of Christ. As pastor, he brings creative and innovative vision with an "out of the box" approach to minister to all cultures and age groups. Since beginning his leadership tenure in 1990, he has watched his congregation cultivate from a humble 75 to now over 8,000 with substantiating growth. His innovative teachings and leadership has transitioned Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church into a charismatic, spirit led church. He teaches that any significant ministry should be patterned after the example of Jesus Christ. This theological foundation mandates that ministry be available for all people from all walks of life. His leadership motivates believers to be a liberating force within the community, standing ready to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of humanity. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center's Board of Directors.
About Minister Earl Bynum: Minister Earl Bynum is the Executive Minister of Music at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA and Elizabeth City, NC. He's an International Gospel vocalist, and a two time Stellar Award nominee. His songwriting skills, vocal arranging creativity and gospel music artistry has elevated him as one of the most recognized leaders in music and ministry. He has been a worship leader for the Annual Hampton University Minister's Conference and is affectionately known as "Mr. International: as his music ministry has annually toured the countries of Japan, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. Earl Bynum is also the host of On Stage With Earl Bynum, his own nationally syndicated radio show on Rejoice Musical Soulfood Network airing in 44 markets. His show can be heard on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM eastern. www.EarlBynum.com
