R&N - 02/03/08 - Gospel Sunday!

AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO!!!!!!

Praise the Lord on this Gospel Sunday! In light of all the events going on for the Super bowl, we can't just shut down news about the kingdom for a simple game can we? Even though the game isn't THAT simple.lol Anywho, the Grammys are right around the corner...if the strikers say the same. But in my opinion, the nominees are the same ole same ole. But I must admit their are a few suprises.

The Clark Sisters pic up 3 nods for Best Gospel Song, Best Gospel Performance, and Best Traditional Gospel Album for Live. Not bad Ladies! I like that Song Blessed and Highly Favored too. Israel and New Breed picked up a couple nods, CeCe picked up a nod, and check this ya'll. Mandisa from American Idol picked up a Best Contemporary Gospel Grammy nomination for True Beauty? Yeah...I didn't know either. But I don't even think thats the most suprising thing. There were no nominations for Yolonda, Donnie, or Kirk this year!!!! Can you believe it? I don't know if it were just me but it seem like they, especially Yo Adams, could pop out a song from nowhere and get nominated without anyone ever HEARING the song. I'm just sayin.lol I'm more looking forward to next years nominations. But it should be interesting.

Da T.R.U.T.H. is trying to garner his 2nd Grammy win this year. Don't let the suit and smile fool you. He definitely lives up to his name on his LP Open Book. Other nominees as follows:

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album

Before The Daylight's Shot--Ashley Cleveland[204 Records]

HIStory: Our Place In His StoryThe Cross Movement[Cross Movement Records]
Open BookDa' T.R.U.T.H.[Cross Movement Records]
The ReckoningPillar[Flicker Records]
ComatoseSkillet[Atlantic/Lava/Ardent/INO]

Lastly, did you know there was a R&B Gospel Category? Isn't that.....an oxymoron?lol I'm just sayin.lol

R&N -- GOSPEL SUNDAY -- 12/07/2008

AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO...

What up world? It's almost that time again. That's right the Grammys are vastly approaching, scheduled to broadcast February 8 2009. The heavy hitters of gospel this year seem to be dead even with Grammy nods. CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, and Mary Mary all share 2 nods while Tye Tribbett has only one. That's right...ONLY one. We've GOT to do better. Anyway, take a look at the rest of the Gospel list below. For the entire list check it here.

Category 52
Best Gospel Song

Cover Me

James L. Moss

Give Me Your Eyes

Brandon Heath & Jason Ingram

You Reign

Jim Bryson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Nathan Cochran, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Mike Scheuchzer & Robby Shaffer

Category 53

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album

Hello After Edmund[Slanted Records]
Our World RedeemedFlame[Cross Movement Records]
We Need Each Other Sanctus Real[Sparrow Records]
Rock What You GotSuperchick[Inpop Records]
Alive And Transported TobyMac[ForeFront Records/EMI CMG]


Category 54

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

What If WeBrandon Heath[Reunion Records]
Opposite WayLeeland[Essential Records]
Hello LoveChris Tomlin[Sparrow Records/Sixstepsrecords/EMI CMG]
Thy Kingdom ComeCeCe Winans[PureSprings Gospel/EMI Gospel]


Category 55

Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album

Room For MoreBooth Brothers[Daywind Records]
Lovin' LifeGaither Vocal Band[Gaither Music Group]
Steps To HeavenCharlie Louvin[Tompkins Square]
Hymned AgainBart Millard[INO Records]
Ephesians OneKaren Peck & New River[Daywind Records]


Category 56

Best Traditional Gospel Album

Down In New OrleansThe Blind Boys Of Alabama[Time Life]
I'll Say YesThe Brooklyn Tabernacle ChoirCarol Cymbala, producer[Integrity Music]
Take It BackDorinda Clark-Cole[GospoCentric/Zomba]
Deitrick Haddon Presents . . . Together In WorshipVoices Of Unity[Tyscot Records]
Bishop Charles E. Blake Presents... No LimitThe West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir[EMI Gospel]


Category 57

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

ReflectionsJason Champion[EMI Gospel/Brooks Entertainment]
The Fight Of My LifeKirk Franklin[Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/ Zomba Gospel]
The SoundMary Mary[Columbia]
Donald Lawrence Introduces: Family PrayerThe Murrills[Quiet Water/ Verity]
Stand OutTye Tribbett & G.A.[Columbia]

R&N - 03/16/08 - GOSPEL SUNDAY!

GOSPEL SUNDAY WITH KIM BURRELL! = )

Good evening everyone on this Gospel Sunday!!!!! Good news if you missed this morning's service at your church. We'll be bringing a might word dug up today from our beloved Evangelist Kim Burrell! lol Not only does she have a beautiful and miraculous voice, she has a ministry within her. Let her tell it. Next on the program will be Missionary Dorinda Clark-Cole. Please receive the Evangelist....

part 1

part 2

PLEASE RECEIVE THE MISSIONARY.....

AND IN CLOSING......

As we close, we would like Brotha Sean Simmonds from the ATL to render us an "A" selection video. Afterwards, you are dismissed....I'm just sayin.lol

R&N - 03/08/09 - Gospel Sunday Pt. 2

Gospel Sundays - Part II

You know what it IZ - It's ya gurl CHRIS back at it again.
Guess who's coming out with an Album on March 17th?? Why it's your favorite controversial Gospel Artist of Course ~ T to tha O-NAY baby! TONEX is scheduled to release his new album UNSPOKEN next week. While still being "technically" Gospel...it is rumored to have some R&B/Dance joints included in the line up....yeah yeah what's new huh?

But WAIT!!! Am I the only one that finds the album cover slightly SCARY....and Purposely at that? ThIS DuDE!!

Now you know I had to give you a lil taste! Check it out ~ the new single


**We will return to our regular scheduled program after this special announcement***


D-Town's Finest Gospel Crooner ~ MR. Ryan Leslie - I mean Ryan Brockington, lol!
Now some of you may be wondering, "Who is Ryan Brockington?" Give it time, and the world will come to know and love the musical workings of this young vessel. Ryan is a Psalmist/songwriter who was born and raised in Denton, Texas and still resides within the DFW Metroplex. Shaping his craft since he was 10 Ryan has been able to learn from seasoned musicians who are stationed in and around the DFW area. He is a former member of the awesome gospel group, Titus Glenn and United Voices, which recorded "After the Heart of You" the groups freshmen album. While with Titus Glenn and United Voices he was blessed to minister with the likes of Stellar and Grammy Award Winner's Myron Butler and Levi, Tamela Mann, George Huff and many others. Mr. Brockington was also privileged to be apart of one of the most highly anticipated events to ever hit the Dallas metro plex ,Dr.juanita Bynum’s "gospel goes classical" which featured the Dallas symphony orchestra as well as Myron Williams.Personally Mr. Brockington has shared the stage with Tim Clifton W/ Purpose, Dana Hemphill, Eric Bridine and The Messengers among many others. Most recently in Summer of 2008 Ryan was privileged to work with Gospel great Tommye Young-West on her newest offering “Created to Worship.” Mr Brockington’s poignant background vocals can be noted on tracks like Created to Worship, Deliverance and Why Did He Do It, among various others. Ryan has his hands in several projects right now , at the focus of which is the expansion of his own personal ministry. Look for some new music from Ryan Brockington in the upcoming year of 2009. This young man truly has something to say. .. Whoa COME on SOMBodIE!!!

Wanna see for yourself....no problem

Ryan Brockington - Live At The Verge

Ok..so some of you might be wondering "What's Tha Question of tha day Chris?"

What if I told you AINT NO QUESTION OF THA DAY!!! GRrrrr?
Naw honestly, I'm interested in finding out what kind of questions you guys may have...so lets make a deal, you email me "A" question you would like to have the Music Forecast crew "observe" or ponder per say... and next Sunday I will feature it - the most interesting one that is. Deal??? I guess we'll see won't we. By the way...that was the Question of the day ~ IN YO FACE!! cbqueen1@gmail.com

Til we meet again....Peace and Blessings*

R&N - 07/06/08 - GOSPEL SUNDAY PT. 2

GOSPEL REPRESENTED!!!

Good Sunday to all!!!! Hope all are 'juvinated for another week. Anywho...we all know that The 2008 Essence Festival went down and "is" going down currently this weekend. And with all the performances such as Jill Scott, Kanye, Rhi Rhi and LL Cool J rippin the stage...one would wonder if ALL music was represented at the music festival.

TODAY, On Sunday, Preservation Hall stages its first-ever "Gospel Revival" at Essence in three acts. Preservation Hall drummer Joe Lastie and the 15-person Lastie Family Gospel Choir released "Joseph Lastie Jr. & the Lastie Family Gospel" through Preservation Hall's in-house record label this spring. They'll be joined byLeo Jackson & the Melody Clouds Quartet and many more. Revival kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in the Chevy Superlounge in the Louisiana Superdome.

R&N - 06/08/08 - Gospel Sunday Pt. 1

Hey folks,

I'm sure if you came for Gospel Sunday, you don't particularly want to see Lil' Wayne on a Sunday, lol. Anywayz, make way for Canton Jones. He has a love song for you guys tonight. Check out his Kingdom Business.

Canton Jones - Love Song




Kingdom Business

~1~
AB

R&N - 2/24/08 - GOSPEL SUNDAY!!!

STRONGER MUSIC!!!!

Good Evenin' once again on this Gospel Sunday. I promise I'll start a bit sooner from now on but the Lord does keep us busy. But let's get right too it.

STRONGER

We doin a strong line up today. Myron Butler & Levi is killin it with Stronger. If you go to church or not.....respect the music! You can't deny it's hottness! Oh, listen to the ministry, but don't turn ya dial just BECAUSE its gospel. The beat should keep you as soon as it drops. I'm just sayin.

Sometimes I can't even tell if they're using tracks. Just sick. = )

DANG!!! I GOTTA DO IT!

I gotta do this but....Karen...I'm not feelin this one.lol Please don't get me wrong, Karen Clark Sheard is the voice but I must admit I've never been too keen on J. Moss doin anyones BGV's (Background vocals). I'm just sayin. I love their music but I'd have to say this one is a miss. Luv you Karen!!!!!!!

BE BLESSED

BUT!!!! Since I can't let her go out like that, I'll bless you guys with one of her better moments. You're welcome.lol Praise the Lord for this photo too. = ) Good job Karen.

OKAY J!!!!

I'M NOT PERFECT

AND... I mean that in a good way.lol I'm feelin this joint. However I will say that I don't know how I feel about the duo with Anthony Hamilton. It just......don't......curl all the way over for me. I'm just sayin. Still not feelin the BGV's but dude can write and yeah he can sing. =1 Gotta luv it. He killed this with Karen though...

I'm mad at that note on 5:17 on the video.lol Just sayin....

R&N -- 06/08/08 -- GOSPEL SUNDAY pt 2

AND THE REIGN BEGINS....

In huge recent week for gospel music, Tye Tribbett & G.A.'s latest release Stand Out takes the coveted top spot on Billboard's Top Gospel Charts. The album is also #1 on Billboard's Top Christian & Gospel Albums charts and #16 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums charts, marking gospel's best debut charting performance for the 2008 release year. I heard him say " Ya Mamma" Kirk. lol

I'm playin. Thats how mess gets started. But back to the facts.

Marvin Sapp's Thirsty takes the week's #2 position, followed by WOW Gospel 2008 at #3. CeCe Winans' LP Thy Kingdom Come takes the #4 spot, while The Fight of My Life from Kirk Franklin rounds out the week’s top 5.In the world of radio, Marvin Sapp's Never Would Have Made It spends its 33rd week at the top of the charts. The Clark Sisters' Livin' maintains the #2 position, while Clark Sister member Dorinda Clark-Cole takes the #3 position with "Take It Back". Troy Sneed and the Bonafide Praisers sit at #4 with Work It Out, while The Light from Ricky Dillard and New G close out the top five positions.

That's the round up in the gospel world. Let's keep supporting the saints in their efforts and lifting the kingdom up in ministry.

The Ultimate Christian Talent Search

So Houston is doing big things within the month of June. Downtown Discovery Park will be jumping as Houston searches for the next rising star at the Ultimate Christian Talent Search and Greek Show. Total Prize Packages Valued at $200,000May 11, 18, 19, 2008Winners Perform on Stage at the Houston’s Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival June 21, 2008Showcase Registration takes place now.

R&N - 07/20/08 - Gospel Sunday

Hey folks,

Welcome to another installment of Gospel Sunday. Check out Byron Cage Live.

Byron Cage - I Will Bless The Lord


Byron Cage - If You Never


BYRON CAGE - The Presence Of The Lord

~1~

AB

Gospel Sunday

Hey folks,

It's been a while since we've posted a Gospel Sunday post, so I figure we should bring it back with some Power... This is a favorite of mine and most definitely a powerhouse of a track. Enjoy.

Tye Tribbett and GA - So Amazing

Label: Columbia

Psalm 36:5 - Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

AB

Gospel Sunday

Hey folks,

Check out today's Gospel Sunday. Decided to try some Chris Tomlin this morning. Enjoy and be blessed.

Chris Tomlin - I Will Rise

God Bless,
AB

R&N 1-27-08 -Gospel Sunday Pt. 2

BET's Celebration of Gospel

BET's Celebration of Gospel Premiering Sunday, January 27 at 8:00 P.M., ET/PT
Tonight on BET there will be "spiritually-uplifting performances by some of the biggest names in gospel and mainstream music," - from blacknews.com

R&N - 01/25/09 - Gospel Sunday

Hey folks,

Let's try 2 tracks for Gospel Sunday this week. Songs floating in my head today..

Tye Tribbett - Son of Man (Bless The Lord)


Tonex - Make Me Over

~1~
AB

R&N - 03/09/08 - GOSPEL SUNDAY!

MARCH EXPECTATIONS

Great news for the Gospel Community today. The Gospel Music Channel got a big win with the announcement of its expansion to DIRECTV. The popular music channel, whose subscriber base is nearing 40 million subscribers, begins airing on Direct TV’s channel 338 on March 19, 2008.

On the heels of his wildly successful release Kingdom Business, Canton Jones has been added to the lineup of the Hope Nation Tour. Sponsored by the Gospel Music Channel, World Vision, and the Ellis Verne Agency, the tour will feature DeWayne Woods, Coko, Jonathan Nelson, Myron Butler and Levi, Tarsha McMillian Hamilton, and Ted Winn. The mega-tour kicks off March 24 and runs through May 18, 2008

Dr. Bobby Jones announced that he will be starting a new TV show, to be called Bobby Jones Next Generation, focusing on new artists and urban presentations. The show is set to debut in March, 2008 on the Gospel Music Channel. Jones made the announcement during the 23rd Annual Stellar Award weekend in Nashville.

AND NEVER TOO LATE......

I know Omarion's birthday was like 50 years ago...but just in case you hadn't seen this yet, look what being fabulous, annointed, and talented can get you....A plane ticket to sing for 30 seconds to an untalented celebrity. I'm just playin...I mean he can dance though right? lol I'm just sayin. How can you NOT know Kim Burrell though?

R&N - 4/12/09 Gospel Sunday Part 2

Happy Resurrection Sunday! God is so good aint He?! ;-)
Enjoy These Rez hits...Imma get back to my Peach cobbler!

Classic: Now behold the Lamb


The Sunshine


Jesus Walks


Look forward to Exclusive Interviews Next Sunday!!
Peace and LOVE ~Chris

R&N - 02/17/08 - Gospel Sunday!

TAKE REST

Deitrick Haddon - TAKE REST

Praise the Lord the Sunday.....EVENIN'!!!!lol Late, but Sunday nonetheless. Man!!! This hit by Deitrick Haddon is one of those songs that make you say, "That was just what I needed." Its simple and powerful all in one. And this fool is sangin at the end. Gotta hear this. And ya'll play this at work early in the morning too. It definitely helps the day more smoother. And if you go an entire day of not smiling you would have wasted an entire day. So play something encouraging and smile tomorrow. = )

Gospel Sunday

Ressurrection Sunday Special

Hello all,

In honor of Ressurection Sunday, I decided to post some different this time around. These songs portray Jesus's Life, Death and Ressurection. Enjoy and Be Blessed.

James Kelly Fox Davis and A Bunch of Friends - An Hour


Fred Hammond - Celebrate (He Lives)


Judacamp - Living God


Isaiah 53:5 - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

AB

R&N -- 6/22/08 -- GOSPEL SUNDAY!

GOSPEL TAKES ON HEART AWARENESS

What up world?!?!? Hope everyone got a Word today and re-energized and spiritually healthy for the week. Speaking of health, Bobby Jones is kicking off his Power to End Stroke Gospel Tour beginning June 28th, 2008.


From 3-5pm take part in the Power to End Stroke Healthfair. The HealthFair will include free medical screenings, nutrition and fitness demonstration.
The concert will proceed at Concord Baptist Church in Dallas, will feature celebrity guest Black Entertainment Television Host, Dr. Bobby Jones of Bobby Jones Gospel with Celebrity guests, local choirs, soloist, groups and guest speakers to attend.

STILL STANDING

Sooooo I've been waitin on some kinda tour right???? So is it safe to say it's begun already???? Me think so. These are the dates so far. I might be caught at the H-town show...who knows. And you guys check out the Good in The Hood vid. utter Hilarity Clinton! lol

Jun 20 2008
7:00P
St. Mark Baptist Church
Little Rock, Arkansas
Jun 21 2008
7:00P
Unity Christian Fellowship International
Alexandria, Virginia
Jun 27 2008
7:00P
Spiritual Encounter New Light Church
Houston, Texas
Jun 28 2008
7:00P
San Diego County Fair - Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego, California
Jul 6 2008
8:00P
Essence Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jul 11 2008
7:00A
Embassies of Christ Kingdom Ministries
Gary, Indiana
Jul 12 2008
7:00P
Dwntwn Canton, Kreskge Block
Canton, Ohio
Jul 13 2008
6:00P
Straight Gate Church
Detroit, Michigan
Jul 18 2008
7:00P
Lifestyle Community Pavillion
Columbus, Ohio
Jul 19 2008
7:00P
Kings Dominion
Richmond, Virginia
Sep 4 2008
7:00A
Heineken Music Hall
Amsterdam

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R&N - 03/23/08 - GOSPEL SUNDAY!!!!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!!!

What up all???? Hope you all had a great Easter Sunday! I know I ain't well and got a good Word! Definitely nothing big today. I just wanna feature this kat I found on Myspace in celebration of a new beginning.lol Jamaal “Mali Music” Pollard is a new found fiya in the gospel realm. I heard him and really luv his sound and music. Bought the CD recently....but haven't gotten it in the mail yet.lol I'm just sayin. Anyway, check him out on myspace. Mali Music

R&N - 12/21/08 - Gospel Sunday

No gospel artist has taken off over the last two years like the incomparable Marvin Sapp. With that in mind here is a gem from his latest album "Thirsty".

Marvin Sapp - Rivers Flow

Have a blessed Sunday!

Be Easy Fam,
MiC AaRoN