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Everything You Missed At Her Legacy 2026 With Ms. Tina Knowles Radio One Raleigh’s very first Her Legacy event was one for the books. And if you missed it, I’m sure you’re regretting not getting your ticket and seeing the heartwarming conversation between two longtime friends and a celebration of innovative and inspiring women. The […]
Houston, TX — His raspy, powerful voice has become a signature sound that has earned him two GRAMMY® nominations, three Stellar Awards, two Dove Award nominations, a BMI Trailblazer Award, and multiple Billboard Chart-topping hit singles. He is Zacardi Cortez. His current 2-part IBHAR albums – HE THAT IS CHOSEN (Chapter 1), and THE JOURNEY (Chapter […]
DETROIT, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Word Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, proudly carries the live Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Senior. Friday, March 6 The People’s Celebration at House of HopeHouse of Hope Church, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago ILMusic Overture: 10:30am ESTService Begins: 11am ESTService: 11am […]
(Monday, January 19, 2026) – Atlanta, GA – Waynorth Music recently celebrated a decade of chart-topping hits and life-changing moments by GRAMMY-winning triple-threat, Jekalyn Carr, including the release of another top Billboard Gospel album, JEKALYN X THE LEGNDS. Today, Jekalyn Carr makes a special appearance on the nationally syndicated daytime talk show SHERRI, hosted by Emmy® Award-winning television […]
Houston, TX — After a 3-year hiatus from releasing new music, singer, songwriter, producer, and creative visionary, James Fortune is back with a powerful new offering – IN THE ROOM: Preluxe. His high-energy EP features the first five favorite moments of break-out praise and unrestrained worship experiences, pulled from Fortune’s 20th Anniversary live recording in […]
HOUSTON, Jan 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 2026, Pastor Keion Henderson and Lady Shaunie Henderson will launch the highly anticipated “Not Your Typical” (NYT) Tour, a multi-city, global faith experience bringing their message of faith, authenticity, and cultural relevance to audiences across the United States and internationally. The tour marks a new chapter for one of the fastest-growing churches in America. […]
Release of Forthcoming Single, “All To Thee” CLICK TO WATCH! WORLDWIDE – Gospel legend Benjamin “BeBe” Winans surprises fans with a breathtaking new video for his forthcoming single, “All To Thee,” premiering on New Year’s Eve. The single will be officially released in January 2026, offering audiences an early glimpse into BeBe’s latest heartfelt and spiritually rich work. Written by BeBe Winans and Wren […]
Black PR Wire) SANTA MONICA, CALIF. – The Recording Academy®‘s Black Music Collective (BMC) will host the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, celebrating the illustrious careers of music legends Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The GRAMMY® Week event will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza, just days before Music’s Biggest Night®. Williams will be presented with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, […]
One of gospel music’s most prominent praise and worship leaders Jonathan Nelson has inked a recording contract with Tyscot Records’ Tyscot Worship imprint as the world’s oldest-operating African American owned gospel label prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Stellar Award-winning / Dove Award nominated singer-songwriter-choirmaster is known for his singalong gospel hits such as “My Name is Victory” and […]
Sandy Spring, MD: Richard Smallwood, an eight-time Grammy® Award nominated, classically trained composer and gospel recording artist, died on Tuesday, December 30th @ 12:36 AM at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He died of complications of kidney failure. He was 77. Over the last five decades, he’s written some of the biggest songs of the […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today received Grammy nominations for its family of recording artists, songwriters, publishing company, record labels and distributed partners spanning every genre. UMG artists were recognized across all major award categories, led by this year’s most nominated artist Kendrick Lamar (Interscope/UMPG), who received nine […]
Our friends from the American Diabetes Association stopped by our Community Affairs show with Cheryl Jackson to talk about an upcoming event at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church on Saturday, November 15th from 8:30am-3:00pm.