Grammy Award Winners -Hezekiah Walker and Mariah Carey Take the Stage at the 48th Annual Grammy Award Show

(New York,NY) Brooklyn's own, Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir are at it again. Holding the most nominations in the Gospel Music category, Walker has received 3 nods from the Grammy's.

Both Walker and Carey will present a collaboration performance during the actual show on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, 8pm EST.

Hezekiah, a native New Yorker and “Brooklynite”, kicks of the celebration here at home. Both he and his choir are hosting an open to the public Grammy Nomination Reception. Walker will perform from his latest project 20/85 The Experience. He is certain to perform his smash single LIFT HIM UP, which is nominated for song of the Year and is currently #4 on R&R.

WHO: Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship
Choir-FREE

WHAT: Live Reception and Performance
FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 7pm
FREE

WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall – Rotunda Community Room
209 Joralemon Street – Brooklyn NY

Walker will be available for interviews beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, January 31.2005 at Brooklyn Borough Hall - Hosted by Marty Markowitz.

Hezekiah Walker and the Choir are also confirmed to perform along with Patti Labelle, Mary Mary and others at the Official Super Bowl XL Gospel Celebration in Detroit.
He is featured in the official Super Bowl Souvenir Journal.

Hezekiah Walker is a two time Grammy Award Winner who is celebrating 20 years in the Music Industry. He is known as “The Pastor of Hip Hop”, because of his long standing reputation of counseling and guidance to many of today's Hip Hop Artist including Sean Combs, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown and many others. This Pentecostal preacher Pastors two churches, one in Brooklyn New York and the other in Bensalem, PA. His radical message of change has caused thousands to turn to God. He's been featured on the cover of Wall Street Journal and spotlighted with Peter Jennings resulting from his influence and commitment to changing lives.

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Could your Youth or College Choir use $10,000?

(Atlanta, GA) — In celebration of Black History Month, the upcoming Gospel Heritage Praise and Worship Conference will feature a Youth & College Choir Competition Friday, February 17 at 12 noon, hosted by the Prince of Praise himself Byron Cage. During last year’s competition, Alabama A&M, Fresh Anointing Gospel Choir from Brownsville, TN and Alabama State went toe to toe for first, second, and third place prizes totaling over $10,000! During the excitement, last year’s host, Kirk Franklin telephoned one of the winning choir member’s moms (a single parent) to personally deliver the news. The Youth and College Choir Competition was live wired with a wall to wall crowd.

A special rate is being offered for Youth and College Choirs until February 1st.

For a group with 30 or more members, registration is only $50 per person instead of $99. This awesome rate includes registration for the competition, GHF youth sessions, plus an unforgettable luncheon with 2005 Stellar Award Nominee Tye Tribbett.

Each choir will have an opportunity to perform for 6 minutes and GHF will provide an 88 key keyboard, bass amp, and basic drum set – choir must bring their own snare drum.

This year’s conference is being held at Reid Temple, AME in Glen Dale, Maryland February 15-17.

Don’t Delay – time is running out!

Register today for your chance at $10,000 in scholarship prizes!

For more information or to register your choir – log on to www.ghf06.com or call 866.864.5611.

Gospel Heritage Foundation Board Members: Teresa Hairston, Founder/Chair, Max Siegel, President, Jackie Patillo, Vice-President, Alex Snipe, Treasurer, Tiara Hairston, Asst. Secy., Stephen Hurd, Nat’l Minister Praise & Worship, Tracey Artis, V. Michael McKay, Dr. Deborah Smith-Pollard - Dean of Education, Pastor Juandolyn Stokes, Chaplain, Kirk Franklin, and Donnie McClurkin.

Gospel Heritage ’06 Sponsors: Gospel Today Magazine, 1580 WPGC, SGN “The Light”, ABC Rejoice, The Word Network, Heaven 600 WCAO, Glory Communications, Inc., Gospel City.com, Black Gospel Promo, Streamingfaith.com and The Belle Report, American Airlines, Roland US, Integrity Gospel, American Bible Society

Gospel Heritage ’06 Steering Committee: Pastor Lee Washington, Gwyneth Hughes, Pastors Lyle and Deborah Dukes, Pastor Anthony G. Maclin, Bishop Michael Kelsey, Bishop Alfred and co-Pastor Suzie Owens, Pastor Willie Wilson, Carla Bowen, B. Al Izlar, Peyton Gray, Mark St. John Carson, Bishop Restine Jackson Sr., Earnest Pugh, Pierre Lamar, Bobby Burwell, Phillip Jon

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21st Annual Stellar Award WINNERS (2006)

The 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is a two hour television tribute and awards show honoring contributions from the African-American Gospel music industry plus features performances and special appearances from today’s top gospel and urban/pop music celebrities.

The results for the 21st Annual Stellar Awards are as follows:

Artist of the Year
Mary Mary; Mary Mary; Sony Urban Music / Columbia
J. Moss; The J Moss Project; Gospo Centric
Donnie McClurkin; Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs; Verity
Donald Lawrence; I Speak Life; Verity

Song of the Year (Songwriter; Song; Label)
BeBe Winans; "Safe From Harm"; Stillwaters/Hidden Beach
Donald Lawrence; "Celebrate "; Verity
Jonathan Nelson; "Healed"; Verity
Warryn Campbell; Erica Campbell; Trecina Campbell; Joi Campbell ; "Heaven"; Sony Urban Music/ Columbia

Choir of the Year
Shekinah Glory Ministry Shekinah Glory Ministry Live; Kingdom Records
GMWA Mass Choir; GMWA Mass Choir; GospoCentric
Chicago Mass Choir; Project Praise; New Haven
Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Warriors; The Remix; ICEE Records

Producer of the Year
PAJAM; The J Moss Project; Gospo Centric
D'Lawrence; I Speak Life; Verity
Kurt Carr; One Church; Gospo Centric
Cedric Thompson; The Songbook of Micah ; EMI Gospel/ Dexterity

Group Duo of the Year
Keith Wonderboy Johnson presents The Spiritual Voices and Friends; Unity; World Wide Gospel
Mary Mary; Mary Mary; Sony Urban Music / Columbia
RiZen; RiZen 2; ChezMusique / Artemis Gospel
Donald Lawrence & Co.; I Speak Life; Verity

New Artist of the Year
DeNetria Champ; I Really Love You; JDI Records
Tamela Mann; Gotta Keep Movin'; TillyMann Music
J. Moss; The J Moss Project; Gospo Centric
Micah Stampley; The Songbook of Micah ; EMI Gospel/ Dexterity

Male Vocalist of the Year
Micah Stampley; The Songbook of Micah ; EMI Gospel/ Dexterity
J. Moss; The J Moss Project; Gospo Centric
Donald Lawrence; I Speak Life; Verity
Smokie Norful; nothing without You; EMI Gospel

Female Vocalist of the Year
DeNetria Champ; I Really Love You; JDI Records
Twinkie Clark;Home Once Again: Live in Detroit; Verity
Dianne Williams; The Remix; ICEE Records
Lashun Pace; It's My Time ; EMI Gospel

Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year
Anointed; Now Is The Time; Sony Urban Music / Columbia
Ted & Sheri; Celebrate; Word / Curb
The Rance Allen Group; The Live Experience; Tyscot
Donald Lawrence & Co.; I Speak Life; Verity

Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
Keith Wonderboy Johnson presents The Spiritual Voices and Friends; Unity; World Wide Gospel
The Christianaires; Stand Up! Live; Marxan/ Malaco
RiZen; RiZen 2; ChezMusique / Artemis Gospel
The Canton Spirituals; New Life, Live in Harvey, IL; Verity

Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year
Kurt Carr; One Church; Gospo Centric
J. Moss; The J Moss Project; Gospo Centric
Donald Lawrence & Co.; I Speak Life; Verity
Smokie Norful; nothing without You; EMI Gospel

Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year
Donnie McClurkin; Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs; Verity
John P. Kee; The Color of Music; Verity
Walter Hawkins; A Song In My Heart ; Coda
Daryl Coley; Just Daryl; Alliant Music Group/ Diego

Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year
Joann Rosario; Now More Than Ever... Worship; Verity
Ann Nesby; Sounds of Blackness/Unity ; SLR
Nicole C. Mullen; Everyday People; Word/Curb
Kierra "Kiki" Sheard; I Owe You ; EMI Gospel

Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year
DeNetria Champ; I Really Love You; JDI Records
Dottie Peoples;Live in Memphis - "He Said It" ; Malaco
Dianne Williams; The Remix; ICEE Records
Evelyn Turrentine Agee; Go Through ; Light Records

Contemporary CD of the Year
Kierra "Kiki" Sheard; I Owe You ; EMI Gospel
J. Moss; The J Moss Project; Gospo Centric
Donald Lawrence & Co.; I Speak Life; Verity
Deitrick Haddon; Crossroads; Verity

Traditional CD of the Year
Walter Hawkins; A Song In My Heart ; Coda
RiZen; RiZen 2; ChezMusique / Artemis Gospel
The Canton Spirituals; New Life, Live in Harvey, IL; Verity
Bishop Paul S. Morton; Seasons Change; Tehillah Music Group/Light

Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year (Artist; Song; Label)
Kierra "Kiki" Sheard; "You Don't Know"; EMI Gospel
Deitrick Haddon; "God is Good "; Verity
J.Moss; "I Wanna Be"; Gospo Centric
Mary Mary ; "Heaven"; Sony Urban Music/ Columbia

Traditional Choir of the Year
Mississippi Mass Choir; Not By Might, Nor By Power; Malaco
Mark S. Hubbard & The Voices; Blessin’ Waitin’ On Me ; Utopia Records
Bishop Michael V. Kelsey & The New Samaritan Mass Choir; Masterpeace; SamariSounds Records
James Grear & Nu Friends; James Grear & Nu Friends LIVE; Alliant Music Group

Contemporary Choir of the Year
Joshua's Troop; Project Youth; New Haven/ Provident
Daryl Coley Presents Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment; Instrument of Praise ; Alliant Music Group/Diego
Rodnie Bryant & IYGMC; Change of Seasons; Tyscot
Sounds of Blackness; Unity; SLR

Instrumental CD of the Year
Tim Bowman; This Is What I Hear; Liquid 8 Records
Ben Tankard; Piano Prophet ; Verity
Angella Christie; Draw The Line; ACSM
Kirk Whalum; The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter II ; Warner Records

Special Event CD of the Year
Various; Look Up Sing Out... Power ; EMI Gospel
Martha Munizzi; When He Came ; Martha Munizzi Music
Various; WOW Gospel 2005; Verity
Various; Gotta Have Gospel! Vol. 2 ; Gospo Centric

Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year
Various; Taking the Gospel to the Streets Volume 2 ; Holy Hip Hop Music / EMI
Lil iRocc Williams; The Sequel ; Authority/Whitaker
The Phanatik; Incredible Walk; Cross Movement Records
The Ambassador; The Thesis ; Cross Movement Records

Children's Performance of the Year
The Cathedral Choir; Let The Children Sing! Vol. III; I Get My Praise On ; Anvil Records
Lil iRocc Williams; The Sequel ; Authority/Whitaker
Rodnie Bryant & IYGMC; Change of Seasons; Tyscot
Gospo & the Gospel Kids; Sing Unto The Lord A New Song ; TGKS Records

Quartet of the Year
The Canton Spirituals; New Life, Live in Harvey, IL; Verity
The Christianaires; Stand Up! Live; Marxan/ Malaco
The Soul Seekers; The Soul Seekers; Gospo Centric
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s; Tell The Angels ; MCG Records

Music Video of the Year (artist, song/CD title, label)
The Rance Allen Group; "Something About the Name Jesus"/ The Live Experienced; Tyscot
Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Warriors; "The Remix" The Remix; ICEE Records
Israel & New Breed; Live From Another Level; Integrity Gospel
J.Moss; "We Must Praise" The J.Moss Project; Gospo Centric

Recorded Music Package of the Year
Denise Trotman; I Speak Life; Verity
Wendy Jones; The J.Moss Project; GospoCentric
Tracy Wallner, Michael Gomez; RiZen 2; ChezMusique / Artemis Gospel
Detchapat Arttasan; Mary Mary ; Sony Urban Music / Columbia

The Gospel According to Gumbeaux Magazine!

Gumbeaux magazine is proud to introduce staff writer Larry W. Robinson as its new Christian Editorial Coordinator. In addition, Gumbeaux magazine is equally proud to announce its newest feature to the magazine: Gumbeaux’s Gospel Update.

Gumbeaux’s Gospel Update will feature the most updated information relevant to the gospel community with the latest news including new CD & DVD releases, press releases, faith-building articles, upcoming conference, concert and seminar information, exclusive interviews with local & national artists, top chart listings as well as the latest developments in the local Church Community.

Gumbeaux magazine's Christian Editorial Coordinator, Larry W. Robinson, is no stranger to the local Christian community as well as the worldwide Gospel Music Industry. He is an 11 year media personality, hosting radio and television broadcasts on various stations in the state of Louisiana and Southeast, TX. Currently you can hear Larry W. Robinson’s gospel music broadcast on KZWA 104.9 FM every Sunday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Larry is also founder and director of the Lake Area Gospel Music Honors and CEO of a number of gospel related web sites including www.gospelupdate.com, www.gospelblogger.com and www.gospelclassified.com.

Under the umbrella of the Gumbomedia Network and in partnership with On the Air Productions, Inc, Larry W. Robinson will also co-executive produce and host Gumbeaux’s Gospel Update the forthcoming television broadcast. Gumbeaux’s Gospel Update television broadcast is scheduled to debut this spring. To appear as a guest or share your story idea on the television broadcast or to have your current gospel related news appear in Gumbeaux’s Gospel Update call Larry in the office at 337-439-0008 or reach him directly at 337-513-4497. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are also available.

GOSPEL LEGEND AND ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER TO SHOOT GROUNDBREAKING MUSIC VIDEO

GOSPEL LEGEND AND ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER TO SHOOT GROUNDBREAKING MUSIC VIDEO IN THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY’S RENOWN MARCHING BAND TO BE FEATURED

Stellar® Award Winner Vickie Winans teams with Award winning Filmmaker
Darryl D. Lassiter to create video highlighting her successful career in gospel music

(January 6, 2006) – Montgomery, AL - Gospel legend, Vickie Winans prepares to shoot her new music video, but with a different turn. The songstress will travel to the birthplace of the civil rights movement, Montgomery, AL to shoot the video for her new single “It’s Alright,” from her upcoming double CD “Woman to Woman: Songs of Life”. Scheduled to shoot on January 15th, the video marks a highlight in the careers of both Winans and Director, Darryl D. Lassiter. The two have collaborated on numerous videos and projects in a little more than a decade; including Winans’ Stellar Award winning Video of the Year "Shook" in 2004. Lassiter states, “working with Vickie is special, in addition to being an exceptional and dedicated performer, she trusts me to make things work."

An Alumnus of Alabama State University, Lassiter suggested shooting the video on the campus and featuring the university’s award winning band, the Marching Hornets. He acknowledges ASU’s tremendous impact to his career in film and entertainment. “It is quite an honor for me to come back to a familiar place - my alma mater - and work with my former band. If it wasn't for Alabama State University, I wouldn't have been able to produce any music videos, nor a movie.”

Lassiter, an award winning director, is also credited with starting the national craze of Black College Marching Bands with the original band movie PAY THE PRICE. While attending ASU, he played first chair in every band including the marching, jazz, symphonic, brass ensemble, and trumpet quartet, and won every major award in the ‘school of music’. “Those were the best five years of my life. Now people all over the nation will get a chance to see just how good our band is,” he adds.

Dr. James Oliver, ASU’s Director of Bands, was receptive to the idea to feature the Marching Hornets in Winan’s new video. “This will be the band’s first video. Everyone is very excited. A fellow Alum, I’ve always told Darryl that if there was anything we can do to help, to let us know. When he called…I immediately said yes. We did have some other events planned but I thought this was a greater opportunity. It will be excellent exposure particularly for recruitment and endorsements.”

Dubbed the hardest working woman in gospel music, Vickie Winans will release her 30-song double CD, entitled “Woman to Woman: Songs of Life,” for Sony/BMG Verity Records in August 2006. “It’s Alright,” the first of three chart-busting singles will hits radio this month. This percolating, urban inspirational track will have listeners up and dancing the winter months away as Vickie reassures you that regardless of what you are facing in life… “Jesus Made It Alright!”

The general public is invited to attend the open video shoot on Sunday, January 15th from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Hornet Stadium on the ASU campus.

About ASU

Founded in 1867, Alabama State University is the nation’s oldest public assisted historically Black institution. Located in Montgomery, AL, ASU is the college of choice for a diverse student body consisting of more than 5,000 students from throughout the nation and several other countries. For more information on Alabama State University visit http://www.alasu.edu/.


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THE GREAT DIVAS OF GOSPEL musical stage play is back!

This dynamic musical salutes the Queens of Gospel like
Clara Ward, Roberta Martin, Marion Williams, Mahalia
Jackson, and others. It's a riveting show that reveals
their struggles as well as their triumphs, in drama
and in song.

Platinum Peachtree Productions is now booking dates
for the show's Spring Tour 2006. Bring this
celebration of traditional Gospel music to your city.
For bookings call Lady Peachena at: 718-845-9640, or
email her at: peachena@aol.com.

SEQ GOSPEL DIVA RELEASES NEW ALBUM

Southeast Queens has a new Gospel diva and her name is
Lady Peachena.

Lady P. recently released her third Gospel album, "The
Bishop's Daughter," which she said is already
receiving radio airtime.
The album is a tribute to the South Ozone Park
resident's father who was a preacher. Her father
introduced her to music at the age of five when she
and her siblings formed a sining group known as The
Eure Trio. Lady P. and her sister sang while her
brother preached They performed at various churches
along the east coast.

Lady Peachena started her own record label, Platinum
Peachtree Records, and released her first album,
"Sincerely Yours" in 1984. Two years later, she played
her demo tape, featuring her single, "Save Me," for
Timmie Regisford at Atlantic Records.
"He offered me a deal for the single before the record
stopped playing," Lady P. recalled.
"Save Me" reportedly became a disco hit that was
played in many nightclubs in the 80s.

One song from Lady Peachena's second album, "Dancin'
In The Spirit," was recorded by Ron Winans and the
Family and Friends Choir. That song was nominated for
a Grammy Award in 1989.
Lady Peachena is now producing and starring in a
Gospel musical, The Great Divas of Gospel." The
performers have been together for 12 years and they
perform at various universities, colleges, and
churches. They tell the stories of Gospel singers like
Dorothy Love Coates, Albertina Walker, and Mahalia
Jackson, who Lady Peachena portrays in the show.

Lady Peachena said the shows are filled to capacity
because the crowds enjoy the music. The Great Divas of
Gospel will be releasing their album this summer, and
Lady Peachena is working on having it remixed.

For more information, visit www.ladypeachena.com.