News and Press Releases

Detroit's own Sheard family; Bishop J. Drew, Karen Clark, Kierra, and J Drew II, have a new docu-series in the works for BET. In a recent interview, Kierra was quick to let everyone know that this is more a docu-series that a reality show, so it's "not going to be trashy!" Instead, she says, it's an opportunity for the world to see a faith-based family with married parents and siblings that get along well. The series premieres April 7th, 2013, on BET.

The Academy of Recording Arts recently released the nominees for the 2013 GRAMMY Awards. Grand Rapids-based, Pastor Marvin Sapp and former Detroiter, Fred Hammond, are among this year's nominees in The 55th Annual Grammy Awards Gospel category. Click Here for a complete list of Gospel nominees. The live awards ceremony airs on CBS Sunday, February 10, 2013.

On the day of the CD's release, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Perfecting Church in Detroit hosted a CD Release Concert for the "Marvin L. Winans Presents: The Praise & Worship Experience," and the church house was packed! DetroitGospel.com was on hand and was truly blessed by the legendary Pastor Marvin L. Winans, the 100-voice strong Praise and Worship Experience Choir, and special guest singers in attendance.  CLICK HERE to find out who was on hand for the standing-room-only performance, and listen to snippets from the new project.

Rev. Levell Baldridge, a longtime friend of DetroitGospel.com, invites you to join him for services at New Birth COGIC each Sunday. Beginning March 4th, 2012, they will be moving to (2) services at 12pm (noon) and 3:30 p.m., at 24036 Greater Mack Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. For more information call 313-527-4284 or 313-544-0889, or visit http://newbirthchurchcogic.org/

DetroitGospel.com's Renee' was down in Nashville Jan. 14, 2012, for the live taping of the 27th Annual Stellar Awards. The awards were hosted by Grand Rapids-based Marvin Sapp and Detroit-based Dorinda Clark Cole. Other Detroit connections included performances by Fred Hammond and Jessica Reedy; award presentations by Byron Cage, Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra "Kiki" Sheard; and award nominations for Twinkie Clark and Deitrick Haddon. Damita Hadden, performed at The Stellar Awards pre-show on the 13th.

Micah Stampley's new album ONE VO1CE available OCT 18! Featuring Hosanna & Shout. Available on iTunes & Amazon.com. Click to Watch Video of Micah Stampley performing One Voice at Crystal Cathedral.

Amber Bullock's new album THANK YOU LORD available DEC 6!  Click to Watch Video of Amber Bullock in studio performing "Thank You Lord."

DETROIT, MI, September 14, 2011 - The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2010-2011 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards for programs and individual achievements at the 63rd Emmy Awards presentation. An Emmy was awarded to the Chrysler brand's 2011 Super Bowl commercial "Born of Fire." The two minute commercial features multi-platinum recording artist Eminem and Selected of God's awe-inspiring rendition the rapper's "Lose Yourself", over poignant images of the city of Detroit and Chrysler's 200. (http://www.chrysler.com/en/commercials/)

The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is pleased to present a special exhibition, “Lest We Forget: Legends of Detroit Gospel,” now through Feb. 24, which celebrates the vast history of Gospel music in Detroit. This traveling exhibition celebrates the richness of the Gospel music tradition, while also honoring four of its major contributors: Mattie Moss Clark, The Reverend C. L. Franklin, the Reverend Charles H. Nicks, Jr., and Minister Thomas A. Whitfield.

The Rance Allen Group has recorded with many great singers over the years and they definitely know good singing when they hear it. Now they are looking for the BEST choir in the country to sing and share with in song.  Yes, the Rance Allen Group wants to come and sing with your choir!  There are no restrictions on the type of choir they are looking for which means all-male, traditional, and contemporary choruses are invited to participate. To enter the contest: Send a Youtube link of your choir singing the group's latest single "Holy One" to: tygetssocial@gmail.com along with the name of your church, the minister of music's name & his/her contact info. The grand prize winner will get the opportunity to perform with the group during a Sunday Morning service at the winner’s church.