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CHICAGO — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago-style – it was “Soul Train” style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets. SEE ALSO: 5 Ways “Soul Train” Changed America The 40th anniversary celebrations for “Soul Train” traced a remarkable journey for […]
Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]
Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday morning. There is speculation he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, but police are investigating. Still, Cornelius will always be remembered as a hero to many, especially urban kids growing up in the ’70s. SEE ALSO: […]
Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday morning. There is speculation he died from a…
Eric Simmons is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Paschal, in Philadelphia, PA. He is also a singer,songwriter, and a musician. He is one of the newest Urban Gospel artists whose music features Gospel music laced with rhythmic beats, jazz sounds, and a cool flow that transcend all demographics.
Humble, Dedicated, Self-Motivated are just a few words to describe Garison Luke better known as Luke Garison (Luke G), he has been taking the Music Industry by storm. Not only has he had the opportunity to perform on the same roster as National recording artist Deitrick Haddon, he is also getting major airplay on Atlanta […]
Native to Greensboro, NC, Isaac started his music career in 1990 when he received the opportunity to sing with John P. Kee and New Life on the hit song “Wave it Away”. In 1996, Isaac co-founded a contemporary gospel male group called Men of Standard. With five albums and hits such as “In Your Will”, […]
Myron Butler is a Grammy award winning record producer, singer-songwriter, music director, vocalist, organist, and pianist. Most notably, he is known as the leader of the gospel choir, Myron Butler & Levi. Since 1997, he’s worked as a vocal director and backup singer for several notable artists to include Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence, […]
Atlanta-born gospel singer LaShun Pace first emerged during the mid-1970s, performing alongside her siblings in the group the Anointed Pace Sisters. Her singing and ministering skills were further honed while she toured with the Rev. Gene Martin and the Action Revival Team, and in 1998 she recorded In the House of the Lord with Dr. […]
Montell Jordan recently retired as an R&B Recording artist. He has committed his life to the ministry of Jesus Christ and the spread of the good news to all nations. He currently is the Worship Pastor at Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia, and is currently establishing the new sound of Victory World Music to […]
Contemporary gospel singer Kierra “KiKi” Sheard was born into the genre. As the daughter of Karen Clark-Sheard, founding member of the Clark Sisters, and granddaughter of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, one of gospel’s most influential and celebrated figures, “KiKi” spent her formative years in Detroit surrounded by family, faith, and music.
With a name based on the verse of John’s gospel dealing with the Holy Trinity, the group Trin-i-tee 5:7 burst onto the scene in 1998 and spent the next half decade as one of the hottest crossover Gospel groups, with a number of excellent cuts to their credit. Formed in New Orleans by Angel Taylor, […]