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The Bounce Back Kid!

THE LAWS OF THINKING: 20SECRETS TO USING THE DIVINE

POWER OF YOUR MIND TOMANIFEST PROSPERITY

Bishop E. Bernard Jordan

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Letter To The Editor

Dear Andr’e:I congratulate you on your first year anniversary! Your testimony in the Aprilissue is really inspiring to people. I was watching Joel Osteen the other night,and he was preaching on receiving God’s best when you are where Godwants you to be... You have definitely been doing that, and I read your issueafter seeing Osteen on tv, so it’s a good reinforcement that we need to be intune with our conscience instead of worrying about what the world is doingand what people say about us like you were talking about.

Cheers, Roy A. Barnes

You go Mr. Alcarter. Congratulations.. You still look good!!

Elen, Hubertha

Challenge:

No ComplainingFor 7 Days

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The essence of synergy is to value differences-to respectthem, to build on strength, to compensate for weakness.Synergy is almost as if a group collectively agrees to sub-ordinate old script and to write a new one.

Value the difference in the essence of synergy-the mental,the emotional, the psychological difference between people.And the key to valuing those differences is to realize that allpeople see the world, not as it is, but as they are.

The person who is truly effective has the humility and rev-erence to recognize his own perpetual limitations and toappreciate the rich resources available through interactionwith the hearts and minds of other human beings.

Synergy works it’s a correct principle. It is the crowningachievement of all previous habits. It is effectiveness in aninterdependent reality-it is teamwork, team building, thedevelopment of unity and creativity with other human be-ings.

Synergy is collectively working together but at the sametime each party maintains their own identity. There shouldbe more positive synergy in the body of Christ. It doesn’tmatter what assignment God gives each of us we are allplaced in an interdependent position. If you are a gospelannouncer brokering your time you are looking for spon-sors and advertisiers to help pay for your time. If you are agospel artists you are interdependent on the gospel an-nouncers to play your music. We live in a world ofSNERGY, God has given each of us a dream.

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The Bounce Back KidBy: Andr’e L. Carter

I love what I do and I do what I love. Iattended a lecture in April. The Speakerwas Bishop E. Benard Jordan who is theauthor of The Laws Of Thinking: 20Secrets To Using The Divine Power ofYour Mind To Manifest Prosperity. Whois also featured in this month issue onpage 9. During the lecture he said some-thing that got into my spirit. He said,“readers are leaders.”

When I started the journey on the roadto my destiny. I had no ideal how manytimes I would run out of gas or how manymountains I would have to cross. I hadno ideal how many challenges I wouldhave to deal with. The one thing I knewin my heart was God would never leaveme nor forsake me. Kirk Franklin had asong out a few years ago featuring BishopT.D. Jakes. He was speaking to theBishop and made mention of the TimeMagazine that featured the Bishop.Bishop Jakes response was. “Nobodyknows the struggles I went though to getto where I am today.”

I also remember the song Stand byDonnie McClirkin. Which was a pow-erful song that we should never give upno matter how tough it gets. Everythingthat we go through is a part of the pro-cess, its like the lump of coal that be-comes a diamond. And we are all dia-monds in the making as long as we nevergive up. Its all about the purpose, giftsand talents that God has planned for ourlives. Yes, we all fall short but we haveto keep getting up in order to be ap-proved for the little set backs. God hasa much bigger plan but if you are unableto handle the many disappointments thenits best to stay on your 9-5. Dream andwishing for the day you will become setfree to be your own boss. No one said itwould be easy. I would like the subscrib-ers who took the time to congratulateme for completing my first year as an

online publication. In every issue I liketo share a part of my struggle and whatit takes to keep pressing towards themark.

Since starting my own publication it takeshours of dedication to collect informa-tion as well as the layout... But through itall I have been able to Bounce Back.Oh yes, there have been times when Ijust wanted to throw in the towel be-cause I had been pinned on the ropesgetting the beating of my life. More thanonce I have been dropped to the can-vas. That’s when I hear the voice of Godsaying, “Get up you bum there one moreround.” I get back up to finish the lastround and out of no where I get a sergeof energy to win the fight.

Being in business for yourself takes a lotof courage and yes it also requires a lotof reading. That reminds me knowledgeis power! That’s one thing no one cantake from you and trust me there ispower in knowledge. There is also powerin numbers. The gay and lesbians alwaysget what they want because they under-stand the power they have. The secularworld also understand the process ofgiving a tenth of what they earn. Throughgrants that are set up to help start upbusinesses.

I am not really concerned with gettinggrants and the like because I believethere are enough people who don’t mindsowing a $15.00 seed to see a businessgrow. It’s a real challenge when every-one knows that advertisement and pro-motions is key. Many people havestarted there business with determinationa business card and no plan of action.They were actually making their planbased on situations and circumstances.I am here to tell you that it takes morethan a few flyer when ever you are hav-ing an event. It will take more than a fewcommercials on the radio when you havean event. It’s going to take more thanword of mouth to make it happen. Itsgoing to take a plan.

Since converting Gospel Synergy to anonline publication, I have been able togenerate subscribers from around theworld. Our plan is to produce the maga-zine in at least 4 languages by the end ofthe year. By converting to an online pub-lication I no longer have to sale as hardas I did with a print publication. Trustme it is less stressful.

The reason I am able to bounce back isbecause I am not afraid to change withthe times. I am no longer concerned withthe people who don’t have Internet. Iam no longer concerned with the peoplewho are online and get caught up inbuilding their private networks wherepeople are bashing each other. I am look-ing for the people who understand thepower of the Internet.

Now that Gospel Synergy has completedtheir first year online. We now average2,500 visitors per day We are seeinggrowth in our subscribers from aroundthe world. We adjusted our rates. Webelieve that our second year is going tobe even greater than the first year. Wealso offer an affiliate program to everysubscriber who would like to generatean extra income by sharing our publica-tion with family and friends.

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No Complaining For 7 Days

“Now when the people complained, itdispleased the LORD; for the LORDheard it...” (Numbers 11:1)

Complaining is draining. High cost of gas.Incompetent colleagues. Pushy clients.Lazy teenagers. Uninspired spouses.Ungrateful employees. Inflexible airlines.The objects of our disaffection may vary,but complaining about life is always inseason — even though it’s usually a futileexercise. People spend such vast amountsof time complaining that I have come upwith name for it, “BMW mode” which isshort for “belly-aching, moaning, andwhining.” I use to think people complainedbecause they had a lot of problems. But Ihave come to realize that they haveproblems because they complain. Butthere is hope.Robert Kegan, a professorat Harvard’s Graduate School ofEducation, has spent 15 years studyingwhy people complain and have found thatcomplaints can actually be the seeds forindividual change. Kegan suggests turningthe “language of complaint” into the“language of commitment”. He writes thatbehind every complaint is an idea or avalue that a person is committed to.Otherwise, why be upset? For example,a person who complains that his potentialclient is a jerk might be committed to theidea of having a relationship with that clientthat is based on respect and trust. Andonce that person stops thinking ofthemselves as a complainer and startthinking of themselves as someone who

is committed to something, that sets thestage for them to solve their problem. Thathappens not by dismissing the complaintbut by finding the commitment behind it.Iused to complain about everything. Myunderpaying job. My seat at church. Thehouse I lived in. The lack of money. WhatI didn’t know that each time I complainedto God about something, I expressed myunwillingness to be thankful for what Godwas trying to do in my life. And,complaining always pushed me furtheraway from my goals. Here’s what Ilearned: If something can be changed,work to change it. If it cannot, why worry,be upset, and complain? So for the nextseven days, let’s change our language ofcomplaining into a language ofcommitment. Get out of BMW mode bymonitoring your words. If a complain isabout to come out of your month such as“I dislike my situation”, change to “I thankGod for His favor to promote me quickly”.After seven days, not only will yourattitude about life change, but it will changethe people around you.

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“The Test of the Blest”

I’m reading a new book called “Madeto Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive andOthers Die” by Chip and Dan Heath.

One reason some ideas stick is that theyare simple and clear, easy to get a holdof.

One example they gave was RonaldReagan’s presidential campaign againstJimmy Carter. Reagan simply asked thevoters, “Are you better off now than youwere four years ago?”

He didn’t need a long speech with boringstatistics about the economy. He simplytold each voter to ask themselves, “AmI better off now than I was four yearsago?”

I’m not getting into politics, or the topicof the book. But I do want you to thinkabout that question, “Are you better offnow than you were four years ago?”

If so, then you are blessed.

And with that blessing comes a testing.

Let’s go back to the children of Israelafter God delivered them out of Egypt.They ended up in a desert, and whinedthat they were going to starve to death.

In Exodus 16:4 the Lord told Moses, “Iwill rain down bread from heaven…”

Bread from heaven? Now that’s what Icall a blessing!

If you are better off now than you werefour years ago, then, in a way, God hasrained down bread from heaven on yourlife.

“Now Doug, I worked hard for that. Itwasn’t exactly as easy as bread falling

from heaven.”

God gave the children of Israel a warningthat I think applies to us today.

“You may say to yourself, ‘My powerand the strength of my hands haveproduced this wealth for me.’ Butremember the Lord your God, for it isHe who gives you the ability to producewealth…”*

Yes, you probably worked hard. Butremember, you couldn’t do a single thingif it weren’t for God’s blessing on yourlife.

Now back to the people in the desert.God said He would rain down bread forthem. But there was more to it thanmeets the eye. With the blessing came atesting.

The Lord went on to say, “In this way Iwill test them and see whether they willfollow My instructions.”

Today is April 16th. It’s tax time, a timeof year when we are keenly aware ofhow much money we made. So let meask you, did you make more money thanyou did four years ago? If so, you areblessed, and I think God would say toyou the same thing He said about thosechildren of Israel: “In this way I will testthem and see whether they will followMy instructions.”

We don’t end up blessed by accident.James 1:17 says that every good andperfect gift comes down from our Fatherabove. He has literally rained Hisblessings down on us.

If you are any kind of Christian at all youhave to admit, it’s all from Him. Sure,we do our part, but we couldn’t evendo that without Him.

So the question is, what does He wantus to do with it? If He is testing us to seeif we will follow His instructions, thenwhat are His instructions?

This is where you have to go to the Lordyourself and ask.

I can give you general Biblical principles.“Do good.” “Be generous on everyoccasion.” “Willing to share.”“Trustworthy.”

The Bible tells of one blessed young manwho went straight to Jesus forinstructions. Jesus told him to dosomething radical, “Sell yourpossessions…give to the poor…thencome, follow Me.”

This young man was myopic. He didn’tsee that God had given him all he had,leading up to this one big test, this forkin the road. Would he follow God’sinstructions?

No. He received personal, directguidance from the Lord, then didn’t doit.

So I ask again, are you better off thanyou were four years ago? If so, then youare blessed, and with that blessing comesa testing: Will you follow God’sinstructions?

And if you are not sure what they are,then it’s time to seek the face of Godand find out. This is one test you want topass: The Test of the Blest.

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May God bless you today! With Applesof Gold…I’m Doug Apple.

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has no access to the secret placeof God’s protection. You lay holdof your protection by speaking theWord of God. Your faith should bein God’s ability to protect you, notyour ability to protect yourself.When you develop an intimaterelationship with the Lord, you stayin the secret place.

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THE LAWS OF THINKING:20 SECRETS TO USING

THE DIVINE POWER OFYOUR MIND TO

MANIFEST PROSPERITYBy: Master Prophet E. Bernard Jordan

Master Prophet E. Bernard Jordan’s newbook, The Laws of Thinking: 20 Secretsto Using the Divine Power of Your Mindto Manifest Prosperity, is a prolific workthat expands your mind and challengesyou to think, believe and live at a higherlevel in God and inspires and motivatesyou to walk in the excellence of God.Unlike The Secret, which examines onlythe law of attraction, The Laws ofThinking unveils 19 other vital, essentialand life-preserving laws of the universethat will change the fabric of your mind,transform your life and reshape yourworld.

1) The Law of Becoming2) The Law of Spirit3) The Law of Writing4) The Law of Risk5) The Law of Habit6) The Law of Passion7) The Law of the Vow8) The Law of the Word9) The Law of Mind10) The Law of the Journey11) The Law of Oneness12) The Law of Predestination13) The Law of Humility14) The Law of Faith15) The Law of Planning16) The Law of Money17) The Law of System

18) The Law of Prosperity19) The Law of the Harvest Poverty is astate of mind. You can plan and think yourway out of poverty. However, you needa life plan for a successful life. AccordingMaster Prophet E. Bernard Jordan, Therich think different. That’s how theybecame rich! They don’t acknowledgelimitations.

The rich live in uncertainty and take risks.They have faith in their ability to overcomeuncertainty. They act on faith, not fear.Fear does not stop them. The rich do notlive in want; they know they are the keyto unlock what they want.’The Laws ofThinking is, The Secrets unfolded. Theprinciples in the Laws of Thinking areradical, but they will unlock the greatnessthat lies within each of us. If you desireto be, to do and to have all that God hasordained for your life, The Laws ofThinking is a must-read. It is a manual onlife that will catapult you to your destiny.The Laws of Thinking causes you to thinkabout your life and challenges you to askyourself some very significant questions.Who are you? Who are you becoming?What ideas do you have within you thatcould yield you great wealth? The Lawsof Thinking not only teaches the principlesof the law of attraction and how to attractwealth and prosperity to you, but itteaches essential principles that will helpyou maintain and enjoy what you haveattracted. The Laws of Thinkingexpounds on the laws of the universe,laws that are essential to one’s survival inthe earth. It speaks to the total man, body,soul and spirit and offers insight on howto properly align the three to live aprosperous life. Your thoughts have thepower to shape the divine nature thatresides within you. The Laws of Thinkingeven unlocks the mystery on how to gaincontrol of unproductive thoughts andemotions. Master Prophet E. BernardJordan is a master teacher who willexpand your mind and cause you to thinkas God and manifest all that God hasordained for your life, for as a man

thinketh in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs23:7) Master Prophet E. Bernard Jordanis a modern day prophet. He hasprophesied the word of the Lord toliterally millions of people around theworld. He is the founder of Zoe Ministriesin New York City, a prophetic gatheringwith a vision to impact the globe withChrist’s message of liberation. He holdsa Ph.D. in Religious Studies and haswritten over 40 books, includingbestsellers, Mentoring, Spiritual Protocoland Cosmic Economics. You can watchhim live on television on the Power ofProphecy telecast or through live streamingby visiting www.bishopjordan.com Youcan also check out this video at http://presenter.streamingfaith.com/links/ZoeMinistries/20070123.htm

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Many of you may have noticed that page3 never changes and you are probablyasking yourself, why? To me it is neces-sary to keep the definition of synergy inyour minds. Its a very powerful wordand when it gets into your spirit you willunderstand why I never change the page.

Many of us have dreams and vision ofstarting a business. We will so in grossedabout our business that we will put onour blinders. Thinking to a degree thatwe don’t need any one’s help. So westep out and in some case leap out onfaith. Starting with our business cards anda few flyers. We start our journey.

For a while things are going good youare getting some response but not whatyou were expecting. There are and willbe many challenges to over come. Firstand foremost it takes a budget. It takestime to set back and have a plan that isgoing to work. In the beginning you areso excited so you are running here , thereand everywhere to get the ball rolling.

A lot of the running the wear and tearthat you put on your body, your familyand your automobile begins to take itstoll. So, you begin to look at other av-enues to work your business. You beginto realize that its going to take more thanbusiness cards and flyers to get to thenext level. Now its time to go back toreview your business plan to make sureyou are still working your plan.

I’m sure that you have learned a fewvaluable lessons along the way. One ofmy problems was over committing be-fore getting compensated for my time andservice. I also knew integrity played amajor role in being in business. So youhave to honor your word even when ithurts.

Having a budget is important becauseadvertisement and marketing is a keyfactor to getting to the next level. Its al-ways good to build relationships with likeminded people who are creative to be apart of your team. But beware of the nayslayers and negative people who willgravitate to you. I had to really pray andask God for the spirit of discernment.

God created each of us as equals andHe knew what we would do when wewere not even conceived. That why Heplaced each of us in a position to be ablessing to each other. What ever wechoose to do in life we have to study tobe approved. Let me give you a coupleof examples... You are a keyboard playerwho would like to start a group but youcan’t start a band with out other instru-ments. So you have to get other musi-cians to join together. Now that yourgroup is together you need a manager,booking agent, publicist and the list goeson.

Well guess what God has given those giftsand talents to other individuals to helpyou grow. That’s the power of Synergy.Lets say that your desire is to become apreacher so you answer the call on yourlife. But, here again you can’t make ithappen without making yourself visibleand without members. You have to havedeacons, musicians, choir, ushers and thelist goes own. That’s the power of Syn-ergy. Even Moses had to delegate posi-tion to others when he lead the Childrenof Israel to freedom.

There is a price that we all have to payas we step out on faith to take control ofour destiny. We cannot hold our dreamsand visions to close because they will notgrow. The power of synergy is being ableto recognize our strengths and weaknessand add whatever is missing to grow.

The power of Synergy is all around us!Do you remember the old rhyme we use

to say as a child the toe bone is con-nected to the foot boon and the foot boneis connected to the ankle bone and soon. Well, guess what that was the be-ginning of Synergy. That’s the way Godplanned it.

What I am sharing is nothing new Syn-ergy is all around us from the automo-bile to the space shuttle, from the TV tothe computer. It was and will always beone mans dream and vision that will al-low us to grow. No man is an island, noman can stand alone. It takes the syn-ergy of working together. All we have todo is look around us as we can see thesynergy in the seasons. We can see thesynergy in developing a housing com-plex. Synergy is in every business andeveryone is being compensated for theirservice from the janitor to the presidentof the USA.

We are all looking for the next page andthe next chapter in our life as we con-tinue our journey to our pursuit of hap-piness. The question is how do we getthere if we are not willing to work to-gether. How do we get there when wethink that no one can do it the way I doit... It takes the power of Synergy andeveryone staying in their rightful positionto grow. It will also take reading to havea better understand of how to sell your-self product and service to reach themasses.

If you are in business for yourself don’tbe afraid to step out of your comfortzone. Take advantage of every oppor-tunity that comes your way but pleaseuse wisdom in the choices you make.Take the time to do your researh andplease read every book or article that isgoing to be a blessing to you. We are ina transitional period and times are chang-ing. I shouldn’t have to say this but as areminder to myself and everyone read-ing this article we should always to re-member to keep God First!

Black Church Music Facing Challenges

The traditional gospel choir in thechurch, particularly the black church,may be facing a shortage ofaccomplished music ministers,according to a recent report.

Black churches throughout the countryare finding it harder to find skilledmusicians to lead music – an integralpart of the worship experience –reported Religion & EthicsNewsweekly.

“It’s a difficult thing to try to findsomeone trained. I talked to one of myfriends who told me it took him fiveyears to find a musician finally that wouldbe his minister of music,” Dr. GarySimpson, pastor of Concord BaptistChurch of Christ in Brooklyn, N.Y., toldthe TV newsmagazine.

Simpson has also been unable to find anew music minister.

The main competition churches are upagainst is the mainstream music industry.

“The big money is in producing. The bigmoney is in rap,” said Leo Davis, Jr.,minister of music at MississippiBoulevard Christian Church, accordingto Religion & Ethics Newsweekly.“They’re looking at rappers with themillion-dollar houses with gold ceilings,and why do I want to work in a churchand make $30,000?”

And while skilled musicians may beturning to the multi-billion dollar lifestyleof rap and hip hop, the mainstreamindustry is also taking many gospelsingers out of the church.

“Gospel music is coming to themainstream. Singers are coming out ofthe church and introducing the gospelstyle to a mainstream audience,” saidgospel diva Yolanda Adams (aboveleft), according to Real Black Radio.

Still, others have chosen to take rap tothe pulpit with such groups as DemUnknown WarriorZ infusing wordsabout Jesus with a popular beat youthsrecognize.

While some pastors are embracing hip-hop music to draw crowds and relateto younger believers, Dr. GlenMcMillan, interim music director ofConcord Baptist Church of Christ, askswhere the memorable sounds of musicsuch as hymns are.

Hymns like “Come Thou Fount ofEvery Blessing” and “Amazing Grace”live on, McMillan told the TVnewsmagazine, while many won’tremember a hip hop line, he believes.

Not only are accomplished musicministers becoming harder to find, butsoon, even traditional gospel music inthe church may become a rare sound.

McMillan wants younger generations toembrace the traditional songs and passit down, but says that possibly 20 yearsfrom now, “hymnal music is going to beobsolete.”

From The Editor... GS Magazine

This is the second article that I havepublished in Gospel Synergy Magazine.I believe that many musicians are tired

of seeing the pastor’s getting rich andsome are living the life styles of the rap-pers with their lear jets, fine homes witha Benz, Lexus and in some cases aRolls.

Many also feel that their services is notappreciated. From where I sit I see newgospel music coming out everyday, be-ing that I am a Program Director for anonline Internet Gospel Station an theowner of the only online gospel musicdistribution site.

The problem that I see is the same prob-lem that Thomas Dorsey had back inthe day when the church disregardedthe change in gospel music. But herewe are sixty years later and PreciousLord is still as popular today as it waswhen Mr. Dorsey introduced it.

I believe that the gospel artist have tobecome more aggressive when it comesto advertising and marketing their prod-uct and service. Bottom line it takesmoney to make money. I recieve newgospel music daily but most artist arelooking for favor because they don’thave a budget to make it happen. Mostget stuck in a rut looking for a place toperform becasue they lack the finances.I would like to keep it real Christiansare cheap when it comes to supportingthe gospel music industry.

There are so many factors to take intoconsideration when it comes to this veryimportant and sensitive issue. I believethat we are in a transitional period andas we come out we will see the resultsof our labor. I believe that the musiciansneed to be respected for their service.Its hard on the families of musicianswhen it comes time to meet their obli-gations and be a servant for the Lordwith their gifts and talents.

Gospel Synergy has teamed up with atalented freelance writer, Steve Smith, tobring you a brief introduction to the historyof Black Gospel Music in the UK. Wehope this will grow into a valuableresource and welcome your contributionsand memories.

The British Story: A glimpse at BritishBlack Gospel music History.

The American Gospel music market isworth an estimated 700 million dollars andthe genre is not only another category, butis the beginning of all musical formats suchas rock ‘n’ roll, soul and blues.

The US has carefully documented theirgospel history which can be traced backto 400 years and is an amalgamation ofEuropean hymns and African culture bornout of slavery. The roll call list of USlegends reads like a phone book but mustalways include Thomas Dorsey, MahaliaJackson, James Cleveland, The Hawkinsand Andrae Crouch to name but a few.The British have their own legends too.

British Blacks from the Caribbean beganto settle in a war-torn Britain after theSecond World War and first arrived in1948 in small numbers on the ship SSWindrush which is the historic and iconicequivalent of the Americans Mayflower.As their numbers grew so did theirchurches leading to the inevitable growthand development of gospel music.

At first, Pioneers of the genre wereamongst the new settlers from theCaribbean and included a 1960’sTrinidadian family group called the ‘SingingStewarts’. The Stewarts toured,recorded, appeared on TV and Radio andwere one of the first to attract the attentionof the English white population.

This move towards performing for themasses was controversial as the early

churches preferred to keep gospel withinits walls. As a result many of the earlyBritish gospel legends remain folklore orhave been completely forgotten as theywere never recorded. Also, blackchurches at the time were very reluctantto encourage interdenominationalactivities and preferred to build their ownkingdoms.

As time proceeded on, the first generationof British kids began to listen to and studythe American Gospel influences and soonbegan to form a unique sound of their own.In the 1970’s groups such as theHarmonisers, The Doyley Brothers,Heavenly Hopes and a Brit-Funk gospeloutfit called Kainos began to emerge outof the giant shadows of American Gospel.

A 1980’s generation took the process onestep further and began to write andproduce a unique home-grown soundbacked up by record company interest.Soon, British Gospel promoters, financersand black newspapers began to create theinfrastructure within which these groupscould perform and grow into a moreprofessional and business-like outfit.

In the early 1980’s the English publicexperienced an enormous explosion andoutpouring of black British Gospelushering in a new era. A major figure andambassador of UK gospel is Basil Meadewho dared to form and nurture aninterdenominational choir (LCGC) beforesuccessfully presenting it to the publicdomain. Over 25 years later and aftermany awards and accolades Basil and hischoir remain one of the leading gospelgroups in Britain.

The main performers of the time were theLondon Community Gospel Choir(LCGC), The Majestic Singers, TheMerrybells, Inspirational choir, AngelicVoice Choir and COGIC masschoir.Instrumental groups also began totake shape such as Paradise and Clarity.The era also gave birth to solo artists such

as Lavine Hudson,Shirley Fenty and PaulJohnson.

A number of groups began to producerecords and forge links which wouldexpose them to the mass media leading insome cases to exploitation of a naiveindustry.

Today, British Gospel as moved to a newlevel of maturity and is gaining recognitionworld-wide. Raymond and Co. are oneof the leaders in this arena but are by nomeans the only group.

This article is short and readers mustappreciate that it is a taste and smallnarrow peep hole into the 60 year historyof British Black Gospel music.

Snapshots from Black British GospelHistory:

The album,’Worlds Midnight’.

The title of this classic 1982 British Gospelalbum says it all and was the secondrelease on the now defunked Pilgrimrecord label by the Black BritishInstrumental group Paradise.

The band were caught up and inspired bya wave of Brit-funk that just happened tobe sweeping the UK at the time, generatedby American Giants such as Earth Windand Fire and the Commodores.

The Commodores

EarthWind &

Fire

British Gospel

Their lyrics were street-wise,evangelical and pure Brit. This wasbacked up by infectious funk/soulrhythms produced by talented churchmusicians and singers from the Londonarea.

This style of music caused a hugeproblem amongst the conservativechurch leaders but on the other handappealed to all races of youngsters inboth the secular and gospel arena. Ifyou have a copy of this old album (orcassette) then hang on to it. It is highlysought after in Japan and Franceamongst enthusiastic collectors.

The Majestic Singers

The Majestic singers were aBirmingham based choir founded andset up by the Late Justin Lewis in themid-70’s.The choir came out of thePentecostal New Testament Church ofGod. This group pre-dated the LondonCommunity Gospel Choir by about 10years, and was in fact one of the maininfluences.

The X-Factor 1960’s style.

Recently, a number of gospel artists haveappeared on the TV talent show X-factor and faced up to the harshJudgement of Simon Cowell. This is nota new concept, as British gospel outfitssuch as the Doyley Brothers and theHeavenly Hopes appeared beforemillions of viewers on a 1960’s and 70’sTV talent show called ‘OpportunityKnocks’.

Bazil Meade, Lawrence Johnsonand Delroy Powell. These three menare arguably the most important figuresin the history of British gospel music.What groundbreaking choir did theyform in 1982? If you know the answer,then e-mail me.If you have any question you would liketo ask please email us at...

[email protected] or directly toSteve [email protected]

In 1982 a dream and avision came alive. Revd.Bazil Meade, with thehelp of LawrenceJohnson, Delroy Powelland John Francis, made

a mark in history pioneering the firstconcert gospel choir in Britain – theLondon Community Gospel Choir(LCGC)Trying to fit LCGC into aneat slot is virtually impossible.They are adaptable, flexible and createdynamic melodies with rich harmonieswhether they are performing as an octetor a 30-strong choir. LCGC is knownfor their funky gospel flair, swing-beat,R’n’B, traditional and soulfularrangements, with invigoratingchoreography and vocal gymnastics.LCGC are outstanding to watch!Itsmembers perform just about anywhere:private corporate functions, after-showparties, conferences, schools, cabaretfunctions, clubs, weddings, christenings,funerals, prisons, churches, open-airfestivals, theatres and concerthalls.Controversial, Professional,Energetic, Inspiring and Spirit-filled! Whatever adjective you chooseto describe the sound and vision of theLondon Community Gospel Choir,‘there ain’t no stopping them now’.They will continue to go where angelsfear to tread.

Artist On TheThe British Gospel Scene

Raymond & CompanyWell what can we say the winner of theMOBO award for best gospel artist2004 and then the UMA.Raymond&Co been working hardthrough 2004 and into 2005 withwinning some great awards but also outsupporting Will Young on tour, anamazing opportunity to get the gospelin song out.

Noel Robinson and Nu ImageGarment of Praise.

Soul Survivor - Living Loud.

This year’s Soul Survivor has beenrecorded in London and Shepton Malletand features a CD-Rom of live worshipfrom Trafalgar Square. So join in andlisten to great live worship led by TimHughes, Matt Redman and 100Hours.For More information visit us online at

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Alice Hicks’ Debut CD

“Life In Hymn” Draws National Attention

Cincinnati, OH, With the release of Alice Hicks’ debut CD - LifeIn Hymn, comes the level of excitement typically found with therelease of a dynamic worship CD. Life In Hymn hits store April30, 2007.

“Alice Hicks is one of my babies with a phenomenal musicministry. As God continues to ordain her steps, I completelysupport her and look forward to seeing how God will useher.” – Pastor Darlene Bishop.

A vibrant and anointed ministry in songs, Life In Hymn featuresmotivational hits like “Love Him”, “Begin and End With Him”,and “Call Him”. The cd, primarily penned by Hicks, is filledwith passion and touching lyrics that reaches across borders andover boundaries into the hearts of those who listen. According toAlice, her debut CD is a testimony of her life in God, and listenerswill hear what is closest to her heart.

Her smooth and rhythmic style combines a modern blend of uptempo beats and soothing ballads with engaging praise and worship.Over the years, Alice has had amazing opportunities to ministerwith gospel artists CeCe Winans, Shirley Murdock and Kurt Carr,Dorinda Clark-Cole, Shirley Caesar and Smokie Norful.

Her vocal skills and song writing ability was evident as it becameclear that God had His hand on her life and was shaping her forwhat would become a dynamic worship ministry. Hymns, spiritualsand traditional gospel had great impact on her as a child and herinterest in music expanded to contemporary gospel, Christian, jazzand soul.

Her MissionThrough the songs that God has placed in her, it is Alice’s hopethat people will accept the greatest miracle of all, and that is themiracle of salvation which includes wholeness in every area oftheir lives. “I owe all my talents to God, and I find being a singer,songwriter and producer to be beneficial, yet also challenging. Withthe help of awesome co-producers and musicians, I am able totake on this call and articulate His message in the songs God gaveme to share with the world,” says Alice.

Life In Hymn is available on the Brio Records label.

Label Information:Contact Mike [email protected](513) 290-3005.

Booking Information:Contact Renee [email protected]

West Orange, NJ, Carl Brister’s eagerly anticipated sophomoreCD entitled “Focus” special edition is now in stores and availableonline at www.agape-musicworks.com/briss. This dynamicallydiverse Urban, R&B, Jazz, Gospel CD features soon to be charttoppers Pray for Me, I Yield To Thee, Determination, andother inspiring, heart-felt Gospel music.

Carl’s unique style offers a bold new sound filled with an edgyblend of contemporary gospel, neo-soul grooves, and worshipfulballads of adoration and praise. His smooth and engaging praiseand worship has gained widespread recognition that has landedhim interviews and several guest performances. He captivatinglyministered his hit song Pray For Me on the national televisionbroadcast, BET’s-Bobby Jones Gospel. Brister also ministeredon the Midnight Gospel Cruise along with Gospel Music sensationTye Tribbet.

His latest CD Focus-special edition also includes some of themost recognized producers in the industry, such as Clay BoganIII & Phil “Bwell” Blackwell from J-City; Janek Gwizdala; Joe“Flame” Davis and Eric “Groovemaker” Parker from ParkerMusic Studio in Newark, New Jersey.

“Each song has a life of its own and is like a postcard from God.I’m just one of His delivery guys. For me, every song is markedurgent. And I do my best to handle them with care. Whereverthey are destined to go I try to hear God’s voice and take themthere”, said Brister in a recent interview.His DriveAs a multi-talented executive producer, songwriter and gospelrecording artist, Carl Brister unashamedly shares the good newsof Jesus Christ. Carl is a compassionate Ambassador of theWord, driven by his passion to make a difference in the world.He’s very involved with charitable events and understands theimportance of giving back to the community. He has the God-given ability to inspire those in his circle and translates it to hismusic.Focus is released on the Agape MusicWorks record label anddistributed by Bookworld Music. For more information contact:

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Carl Brister’s CD “FOCUS”- special editionProves To Be An Inspiring, Eclectic Blend Of

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It’s so good to be back on the road againmeeting and greeting the many artist fromaround country. This is a brief follow upto the NCGAG and to say thank you toPastor Arvetra Jones, Jr. and BobbyParker.

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April 4, 2007 - The InternationalSongwriting Competition (ISC), theworld’s leading global songwritingevent, is pleased to announce its 2006winners. More than $150,000 in cashand prizes will be shared among the 56winners, including an overall Grand Prizeof $25,000 (US) cash - the largest cashGrand Prize of any songwritingcompetition in the world. Almost15,000 songs by amateur andprofessional songwriters from 88countries were submitted to the 2006competition. Entries were received fromall across the globe, from Rwanda andCameroon, to Croatia and Uzbekistan,to Panama and Guatemala, to Chinaand Singapore, to New Zealand andAustralia, and beyond.

Please visitwww.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm for a complete list of 2006ISC winners and to hear the winningsongs.

It is with the greatest pleasure that ISCis awarding this year’s Grand Prize toScott Leger of Austin, TX, USA for hissong “Maybe Tonight, MaybeTomorrow.”

In addition to its lyrical content, thesong’s memorable chorus and strongpop sensibility resonated with the ISCjudges, culminating in it being awardedthis year’s prestigious Grand Prize.

Candace Avery, the founder anddirector of ISC, applauds Leger, stating,“Maybe Tonight, Maybe Tomorrow” is

a song that all of us can relate to anddraw strength from. As the lead singerand principle songwriter of the award-winning band Wideawake, Leger bringsa passion and purpose to his songwritingthat is inspirational and timeless.”

In response to winning ISC, Leger says,“It’s a huge honor to be recognized bythe ISC and their renowned group ofjudges among so many talented artistsand great songs. I’m truly blown awayby the overwhelming response and allthe support that this song has gotten.”

Upon learning of a friend’s cancerdiagnosis, Leger wrote the song bothas a personal coping mechanism and asa tribute to honor survivors across theworld. Since its release, the song hasunderstandably become an anthem ofhope and courage. 100% of theproceeds from the song’s iTunesdownloads are donated to the LanceArmstrong Foundation and its cancerinitiatives.

Wideawake’s two releases, Biggerthan Ourselves, and Not So Far Awayhave sold a combined 40,000 unitsindependently, and they have shared thestage with Switchfoot, Blue October,Third Eye Blind, Sister Hazel, SherylCrow, Hootie and the Blowfish, Tearsfor Fears, Vertical Horizon, and GavinDegraw. Leger has also recentlylaunched a solo career.

In addition to the Grand Prize winner,many other deserving songwriters alsoshare in the prestige and kudos ofwinning their respective categories inISC 2006; winners include First,Second, and Third Place winners, aswell as a group of Honorable Mentions.These winners hail from all over theworld (46% of this year’s winners comefrom outside the USA), representingdiverse cultures and ranging fromtalented amateurs to seasoned

songwriting veterans. The 18 categoriesinclude all genres of contemporarymusic, from rock to jazz to R&B/hip-hop and more.

Gospel/Christian - Winners

First Place - “Strong In Broken Places”- Mary Ellen Beatty and David Leask -Mississauga, ON, Canada

Second Place - “Delight” - Mark andJoel Warren (Forty Days) - Dallas, TX,USA

Third Place - “Wings Of Love” - RomaWaterman - Melbourne, VIC, Australia

From The Editor... I would personallylike to thank all of the artist featured onthe Gospel Swap for submitting theirmusic to the International SongwritersCompetition. Hunter Brown, ArthurSutton and the Gift of Praise,Jacquelene Peters, Betty Lester andBarbara Angel. We are also proud toannounce that we will be participatingin the 2007 Songwriters Competition.Now would be the time to considersubmitting your music for more infor-mation you can visit the songwriterscompetion online atwww.internationalsongwritingcompetion.com

With songs such as You Got A Friend; Make Me Your Instrument; Take Me To The Water; Good Days; Body & Soul;The Rain and So Many Tears. The group takes you on a journey of faith, hope, personal testimony, and ultimatesalvation. Through their music one achieves a true to life sense of inspiration that’s sure to leave you emotionallycharged but in a cool, calm and collective sort of way. Enough said, “THE VISION” experience it for yourself.

www.thevisionproject.info www.daystarmusicgroup.com

J Moss was in Chicago recently toshare his musical experience with hisfriend Derby Jones as well as fans to

promote his new project V2...

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The Music Experience is an actualbrick and mortar store in Chicago whereyou can stop by, listen to music, relaxwith a magazine or just talk about themusic you love (or don’t love). A MusicExperience is our on-line presence whereyou can get music news, read reviews,see videos and hear new and/orinteresting music. Owner Derby Jonesis also the man who interviews artistbefore a live audience once a month.

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Let’s Get Quiet: The Smooth JazzExperience Released March 27th

The creator of ‘Gospel Jazz,’ BenTankard expanded the genre of Gospelmusic with his late 80s debut “All KeyedUp.” He has gone on to become one ofthe top-selling instrumentalists in Gospelmusic and, having performed withYolanda Adams, Take 6, AlbertinaWalker and many others, he is also oneof Gospel’s most sought after musicians.

Let’s Get Quiet: The Smooth JazzExperience continues to advance themicro-genre of instrumental Gospel, withtracks that elevate the spirit and soothethe soul. “With this album, I really wantedto assist listeners into coming into a placeof peace rather than totally being involvedin a rat race,” says Tankard. “That’s whyI named it ‘Let’s Get Quiet’ to encouragepeople to quiet down; take some timeto dream, take some time to relax andtake some time to recharge yourbattery.”

In addition to reflective smooth jazztunes like “Week- End Forecast,” “LakeCabin” and “Night Flight,” Let’s GetQuiet features smooth interpretations ofGospel tunes “Everything’s Gonna BeAlright” and the classic hymn “I Cometo the Garden Alone.”

“One of my Al Green favorites is‘Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,’” saysTankard. I chose that song because I thinkit goes with the message ofencouragement. When you get quiet, whenyou get in the presence of God, you findthe promises of God in the Bible and youget the same answer every time

Gospel Instrumentalist BenTankard Releases 15th CD

for whatever your situation - everything’sgonna be alright! So that tune reallyreflected what I was trying to do on thisalbum,” says Tankard.

A “God-taught” musician, Tankard offersthat “In the Lord’s Prayer that we havememorized since our childhood, weprayed ‘let Thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven.’ This is a very good ideabecause heaven has NO stress. Let’sbegin to believe and act on what we havebeen praying in this prayer since we werejust babes. Let’s Get Quiet, in thepresence of God, so He can transfer thespirit of heaven to our hearts.”

You’re The One For MeThe name Thomas Jones aka T.J. hasbecome well known on the Jazz andBlues circuit during the last five years.T.J. has perfected his own unique soundand style reminiscent of the legendaryWest Montgomery combined with ablend of all of his guitar playin idols suchas Eric Clapton, Geogre Benson and JimiHendrix. T. J. has played with, for andbehind some of the greatest R & B, Bluesand Gospel artist of our time, such as:BB King, Bobby Womack and Rev.James Peyton. experience the electrifyingsounds of T.J’a “Old String, Nw String”crosswinds of Fresh Guitar.

The Title of His debut CD album is“You’re The One For Me”. This Cdcontains 10 soulful Tunes played rightfrom the Heart, and you know what theysay, “The Heart Don’t Lie”.

Gospel Jazz, Christian Jazz is anotherexpression of Gods musicians.

Mel Holder - Sanctified Horn

Mel enjoys his international ministry butunderstands that he is a servant for theLord. Recently he began sharing hisviews on creative arts ministry authoring;Serving vs. Starring and Ministry vs.Industry featured articles in GospelSynergy. Mel will continue to write aboutthe heart of a servant and truly serving inGod’s will and anticipates compiling histhoughts into a book very soon. Inaddition to writing, opening doors forother talented Christian artists is a desireof Mel’s. Utilizing his gifts as a producer,he’s done projects for dedicated artistsincluding Larry and Marrissa Felder,Lanee Battle, Inger Reid, Gary Anglin,and Billy & Sarah Gaines. Mel’s churchhome is in New York under theleadership of Dr. Rev. A.R. Bernard, Sr.At New York Christian Life Centre. Rev.Bernard teaches how to apply God’sword on a practical level. Mel serves atCLC understanding that his “talent issecondary to his standing and walk withthe Lord.

In the new millenium, Mel renewed hiscommitment to minister for the upliftmentof orphaned children. He has sown seedsthrough his work with the United GlobalMission Alliance (UGMA) in the depthsof Russia where he ministered to manyorphanages. This year, UGMA willcontinue to bring the gospel to Venezeulaand other countries.

Plans are currently being made to offerChicago’s first Smooth Gospel JazzBrunch... Beginning June 10, 2007Produced by yours truly Andr’e L.

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Terry StormGenre: Contemporary Christian

Secondary Genre: Singer/Songwriter

My songs are written from my lifeexpierences and my heart, My prayeris that Gods love and grace is heard

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Tracy RandallGenre: Gospel

Secondary Genre: Urban/R&B

Stephanie GayGenre: Contemporay Christian

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JUANITA BYNUM, because DeeLawson is a Prophetic worshipper witha heart for God. Her hearts desire is toget into a place of Praise and Worshipsinging from the heart of God to takeHis people into a Supernatural placewith Him. This flow of music will surelybe known as “The Gospel”.

Demetrius ”Dee” LawsonGenre: Gospel

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The Preacha-PoetGenre-Spoken Word

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Bringing the Living Word to TheSpoken Word Movement...ThePreacha-Poet’s “Got That Speech Fo’Yo’ Soul”!

Anointed Gospel Music Ministry Duetknown as GOD’s Desire w/background vocals - The GOD’sDesire Ministry. (Home Base:Bloomfield, NJ). We are blessed topraise the LORD with love in all thingswe do.

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http://www.forhisgloryyp.comI’m a songwriter looking for any andevery opportunity to showcase myGod-given talent with the hope that myMusic will catch the ears of anointedRecording Artists, Publishers and thosein the music industry that want morethan a song that rhymes but are lookingfor songs with a positive message.

T.I.M. JGenre: Gospel

The music God gives me is inspiredblessed & thought provoking. i createmusic that I would pay For as aconsumer. “From Gods word to timsheart to your soul”its the gospel it reflectsmy influences,hopes , dreams & my lifestyle.its all about ministry..till I meetJesus................

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KKKKKEVINEVINEVINEVINEVIN L L L L L

Many folks believe that it is impossible tolegitimately combine the diverse musicaluniverses of gospel, soul and rap, yet forthe talented Kevin L it’s just another dayin the studio. “For me, there are no musicalborders,” boasts the revolutionary artistwhose debut album, Souled Out, master-mixes the various elements of music tocreate a sound that is completely his own.

While other artists have only attemptedto merge spirituality with the streets, KevinL has succeeded in bringing somethingnew to the scene. The goal of this Ohionative is to project music as a celebrationof life. “With my songs, I’m celebratingmy defeat of despair.” What really setsSouled Out apart is the seamless way thatKevin L takes the listener on a realistic,yet uplifting journey through the pain, loss,and despair of life. “As an African-American artist I can clearly see that thereis a need for honesty in Black music. Weall have a story…Life is tough foreveryone. What we need to do now isfilter a positive message to the masses.”Opening with his sizzling hit “In the City,”the track that lays the foundation for thismusical journey, Kevin L sweeps thelistener away with a multitude ofinstruments that play second string to hishypnotic voice.

Delivering a message of hope to the thirstyears of the urban jungle, Kevin L’sencouraging words come from thesincerest of places. The product of a longline of musicians and singers, and thestepson of the legendary Ray Charles,

Kevin L seems fated to conquer the musicindustry. “My entire family has been intomusic,” reflecting on the life of his church-going mother, who was a faithful memberof her church choir and ensured that Kevinwas well-versed in Christian faith.

The homegrown sounds of the OhioPlayers and Stevie Wonder becameKevin L’s salvation while nurturing himthrough the knee injury that ended apromising post-college NFL career.Performing and touring with his sister,Sheila Raye Charles, for two yearsfollowing college proved to be Kevin L’sofficial launch into the music world. It wasduring this time that he gained invaluablestage experience in preparation for his truecalling.

Conscious of where he has been and howfar he still has to travel, Kevin L haslaunched a multi-faceted campaign to relayhis message of peace & brotherly love asa means for advancement. This talentedvisionary has coupled his musical effortswith the creation of his clothing line,STRANGER GEAR, and the initiation of THE

H13 YOUTH PROJECT, which aims tosupport and heal communities by goinginto schools and neighborhoodsnationwide to explain the benefits of havinga productive and positive community thatwould open more doors for the youth.

“When I look over my life, I see seasonsof success as well as struggle,” Kevin L.says. “God has allowed it all as a way toprepare me for my mission. It’s all beendone to draw me closer to Him; Bringingme closer to where He wants me to be.Through pain, you can truly learn what itmeans to rely on God. Now, if throughfaith, you let God take the reigns, He willlead you to places beyond your wildestimagination and make miracles happen.”Indeed, Kevin L.’s astonishing first work,Souled Out, is just one of those places.

Kevin L made the rounds in Chicagostopping by radio and TV stations todebute his new release.

Shelia Raye Charles, Andr’e L andKevin L. Photo Left to Right.

For more information on Kevin L,Stranger Gear

orThe H13 Youth Project,

Please visitwww.SoulOutCD.com

HEIRS OF THE LEGENDARYRAY CHARLES

KEVIN L & SHEILA RAYECHARLES

U Got SomebodyCurrently in rotation onwww.gospelpower.fm

Another Gospel Artist Hitsthe Airwaves From theOther Side of the Mic

Catch Pastor Hezekiah Walker on 1190AMWLIB in New York, NY!

Pastor Hezekiah Walker, affectionatelyknown as the “ Pastor of Hip Hop” is one ofthe top recording Gospel Artist in thecountry. He counts among his congregationattendees the likes of Sean ”P. Diddy”Combs, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown along with a“who’s who” list of the industry’s finestincluding Emmy award winning televisionproducers, record label executives, fashiondesigners, entrepreneurs, lawyers and laypeople alike. He’s a two-time GrammyAward-winning gospel artist who alsoinfuses his music with the secular soundsof R&B, soul and rap. He is as comfortablepreaching to the drug dealers on the toughurban streets of Brooklyn, New York as heis in welcoming political dignitaries asSenator Hillary Rodham-Clinton to hischurch.

But now, Pastor Walker has spread hiswings again. Now he is behind the mic on1190AM WLIB in New York from 2p.m. –7p.m. His show is called, AfternoonPraise and it’s really blessed. Catch him ifyou can.

EMI Gospel & Alliant MusicGroup Ink Long Term Deal

EMI Gospel & Alliant Music Group haveinked a long term partnership deal whichwill provide a consistent flow of qualityreleases into the marketplace.

Projects from new &established artistsincluding IsaacSimpson & DivineProvidence, RickyDillard & NuGeneration, LamarCampbell & SOP andJoe Pace will be

released in 2007.

Alliant Music Group was formed in 2000 byPaul Wright III and has since become amajor force in the Christian music industrywith multiple Dove and Stellar Awards fromearly releases “Quiet Times Vol. 1-4”, “WithThis Ring Vol. 1&2” and “Kidz Shout.” AlliantMusic Group has earned its position as oneof the top-selling independent record labelsin Gospel music. Aside from selling records,Alliant Music Group is receiving in industrynods. This year Alliant Music Group isrecognized by the 2007 Dove Awardcommittee with five nominations.

Herb O’Neal, a veteran musician andsongwriter is CEO of Alliant Music Groupwhile founder, Paul Wright III, remainsinvolved attaining the new title of Chairmanof Alliant Music Group. This shift allowsWright to focus heavily on the creative andA&R process for all Alliant’s upcoming newreleases. “I wanted to spend more time onthe recording process for all our artists andreally raise the level of the quality of musicwe are putting out,” said Wright. “My goalfor Alliant is to reach-out to target areas inour community and foster releases that arespecifically geared to reaching the people,”O’Neal said. “We will definitely continue toseek out untapped talent and continue togrow our reach in the Gospel marketplace.”

Joint releases will carry the EMI Gospel &Alliant imprints and will be distributednationally through EMI Music Marketing inthe mainstream and EMI CMG in the CBAchannel.

Atlanta,GA — TyscotR e c o r d s(headquartered inIndianapolis, IN) ispleased to announcethe signing ofBRENT JONES. Hisnew CD, “THEU L T I M A T E

WEEKEND” will be released on October 9,2007. Jones just recently recorded the CDlive at the historic Capitol Records studio inHollywood, California and features singingperformances by Nysa Shenay andOrlando Wright.

For more than a decade, Brent was the pilotof the internationally-known inspirationalmovement known as the T.P. Mobb. Nowthe time has come for Brent Jones to takehis vision higher with “The UltimateWeekend”.

“I am honored to be in covenant with Tyscot.Bryant and the staff recognize that my musicis more than songs. The ‘TP Mobb’ is amovement that touches the hearts of churchgoers that are used Sunday morning gospelbut are open to an urban sound! Thank youJesus and thank

you Tyscot!” - Brent Jones

With appearances on major network TVshows like “The Tonight Show”, guestspots on the platinum-certified “WOWGospel” CDs, writing credit on variousGMWA projects and songs featured onmovie soundtracks for “Boycott” and “LeftBehind”, Brent Jones and his camp havedefinitely remained busy. Brent has workedwith actors as Darius McCrary (“FamilyMatters”) and Urban/Gospel megastar KirkFranklin in Rev. Billy Graham’s productionof “Something to Sing About.”

I’m extremely excited to work with Paul againyears after we worked together at “ Verity inthe 90’s. I’ve always had the utmost respect& admiration for his abilities in making greatrecords. Our partnership with Paul & Herb’steam will only strengthen each of ourpositions in the marketplace and give ourartists maximum exposure,” said LarryBlackwell, VP/GM EMI Gospel.

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Singer Brent Jones SignsWith The Label and Re-

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The Supreme Angels and Bishop PaulMorton. You will not be disappointed withany of these compilations.

April 1, 2007

April was another exciting month for gospelquartet fans. Three new projects arescheduled to hit the streets this month. Theyare The Pilgrim Jubilees – Jesus GotMe Off, Spencer Taylor and TheHighway QC’s - Hasn’t Always BeenEasy and The Mighty Clouds Of Joy -Movin’. In addition to the new releases,there are numerous gospel quartet concertsscheduled for this month. Just take a lookat the Programs and Events forum atQuartet Central Message Board.

March 24, 2007SLIM & THE SUPREME ANGELSCOMMISSIONED

March 19, 2007

On Saturday, June 2, 2007, Lee Williamsand The Spiritual QC’s will record theirnew project at Temple of DeliveranceCOGIC, 369 G. E. Patterson Avenue,Memphis, Tennessee.

March 15, 2007A few weeks before the death of theLegendary Rev. Howard “Slim” Hunt,MCG released a new project on Slim andThe Supreme Angels titled Best of Slimand The Supreme Angels 35 years. The14 track CD is a compilation of the verybest recordings of the group from their dayson the MCG label. This CD is bound tobecome a collector’s item. It should be inrecord stores and available online. If youare having difficulty finding the CD, contactMCG directly to order your copy. Thelabel’s website address is

As we continue to thank God for allowingus to see another year let us remember topray for the entire gospel music industry. Itis the prayer of Gloryland Gospel that eachand every artist presented throughout thisyear, and who continue to proclaim theWord of our Lord and Savior in song, willsincerely seek God in every actionthroughout the year. Below you will findthe latest in Gospel Quartet Industry New.

April 20, 2007Gospel quartet videos can now be seenon Glory to God Television. If you are notin their Atlanta television viewing area, youcan watch Glory to God Television atwww.StreamingFaith.com. Just look forthe All Glory To God TV link underMedia Guide.

April 5, 2007You can now see clips from the AGQC onYouTube. Just click on - AGQC

April 1, 2007There seem to be a resurgence ofcompilation CDs of gospel quartet music.Recently, Dream Reality Recordsreleased a 16 song complication CD. NuSound Entertainment has releasednumerous compilations, including a 3 CDset. MALACO recently released Yes!Quartet, which includes 2 songs from 6of their quartet groups. Now, MCG hasreleased a powerful compilation that is sureto become a favorite among gospelquartet fans. On MCG’s compilation, titledGospel Live, you get Lee, Doc, TheChristianaires, The Texas Boyz,G4,Neal Roberson, The Cantons, theBrothers, Spencer Taylor,

www.mcgrecords.com.March 12, 2007

Did you know that MALACO haddeclared the month of February 2007 asNational Quartet Month? Coinciding withthe celebration of Black History Month,MALACO decided to focus on gospelquartet music in significant manner. Theyreleased a CD titled YES! Quartet. It is acompilation CD with two tracks each fromThe Pilgrim Jubilees, Spencer Taylor& The Highway QCs, The JacksonSisters, True Believers, Slim & TheSupreme Angels, and The SensationalNightingales. According to D. A. Johnsonof MALACO “Yes! Quartet is thebeginning of a campaign [by MALACO]to energize quartet music in the gospelindustry.”March 8, 2007We finally heard the new CD by Rev. R.L. Bush and The NewSwansilvertones. The CD is titled Liveand Up Close. You can purchase the CDfrom Low Rush Music. By the way, LowRush Music recently picked up the projectby The Sons of Favor titled Be Careful.

March 7, 2007

Youngblood & The New GospelSeekers’ new CD is outstanding. The CDwas recorded live in Hartsville, SC. In fact,the CD is titled LIVE in Hartsville,South Carolina. A more appropriate titlewould have been “having Church inHartsville, South Carolina.” The CD is onthe First Lite Records label. Look for areview of this CD by Gloryland Gospel inthe upcoming months. For more informationplease visit us online.

Concerts, Seminars& Events - 2007

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May 6, 2007Inspired Music Entertainment Seminar

University of MissouriAt St. Louis

Host: Lin WoodsContact: 314-389-6848

Seminar offering useful gospelindustry information

May 18 - 20, 2007I Heart Music In The Air

2007 ConferenceSharonville Convention Center

Cincinnati, OHContact: Tracey A. Artis

513-573-9596 or 866-462-2838www.Ihearmusicintheair.com

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Bobby Jones “New Artist Showcase”Workshop Speakers

Vernice Watson, Byron CageTramaine Hawkins, Tracey Artis, and

Kurt Carr Keynotes lucheonEst Attendance: 5,000

May 24-27, 2007The Southern California

Gospel Announcer’s GuildPresents

West Coast ConferenceMemorial Day Weekend

Rooms for only $109.00 per night.Call the hotel direct 310-649-1776

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May 24-26, 2007West Coast Regional Meeting of the

Gospel Music WorkshopLong Beach, CA

Contact: Rodena Preston232 - 937-7102

Est. Attendance 500

May 28-29, 2007Bobby Jones

Gospel Industry RetreatBi-Annual Industry retreats spans all

facets of the gospel industryIncluding artist showcases with an

agenda aimed at fostering the growthof gospel music

Contact: Danielle Haleyat 615-232-2560

June 1-3, 200723rd Anniversary

Chicago Gospel FestMillenium Park, ChicagoContact: Mayor Office

of Special Events312-744-3315

Gospel’s largest outdoor eventspotlights top name gospel talent.

Est. Attendance 20,000

June 18-25, 2007National Baptist Sunday School &Baptist Training Union Congress

Gaylord Opryland ResortNashvile, TN

Host Pastor: Rev. Henry K. SmithFirst baptist South Inglewood

Conatct:Angela Roberson

615 - 350-8000 ext. 276Est. Attendance: 2,000

June 18 -22National Baptist Congress

of Christian EducatorsSt. Louis, MO850-222-8440

Est. Attendance 60,000

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1. Rev Stanley Keeble - I Believe2. New Born Harmonizers - Shoes3. The Sensational Travelers of Zion - I Gotta Right4. Chaos In Heavenly Places-Changes Long Over Due5. Kam - Because He Lives6. Valerie Woodward - All Things7. Karen Mire - Lord You Know My Heart8. Thomas Jones - Remember Me - Jazz9. Mel Holder - Glory To Glory10. Mel Holder - Holy Is The Lamb11. Sons Of Jerusalem - Let It Shine12 Maurice the Group - It’s Been Revealed13. Ambassadors For Change - Trust Jesus14. Mamon & Mamon - He’s Just A Prayer Away15. Tracy Roberson - All I Need16. Dr. Wiletta Greene-Johnson - For Every Mountain17. The Barrett Sisters -Wonderful World18. Sonya LaChelle - I Will Not Quit19. Available - Lisa Scott- Bailey20. I Need Thee - Deacon Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise

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1. Best Of Rev. Stanley Keeble - Best of Rev. Stanley Keeble2. New Born Harmonizers - Straighten It Out For You3. The Sensational Travelers of Zion - God Will4. Chaos In Heavenly Places - Soundtrack5. Kam - I Am That I Am6. Valerie Woodard - Relationships7. Karen Mire - The Fountain8. Thomas Jones - You’re The One For Me -Jazz9. Mel Holder - Now and Forever10. Mel Holder - A Gift So Special11. Sons Of Jerusalem - I’m Going To Tell Jesus12 Maurice the Group -I’m So Glad I’m Saved13. Ambassadors For Change - Healing Is For You14. Mamon & Mamon - The End Time15. Tracy Roberson - What Do You Believe16. Dr. Willetta Greene-Johnson - The Celebration Project17. Sonya Lachelle - You Ain’t Got Nothin18. The Best of The Barrett Sisters - The Barrett Siters19. Lisa Scott-Bailey - How Excellent -20. There’s A Cross - Dea Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise

New Additions CD’s

1. Dea. Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise - Touch Me Lord2. James “Jaawt’ Wade - Follow The Son3. James Cockerham - Reflections of the Heart4. Rev. Stanley Keeble - The Best of Rev. Stanley Keeble5. Perfect Vision - Reaching My Hands6. Totally Real Ministries - A Touch of Reality7. Terry Myrick - I Bowed To The Father8. The Priest, The Prophet, & The Poet - The Vision9. Geri Howard-Dewitt - Vision10. Evelyn Foxx - Self Titled Evelyn Foxx11. Barbara Angel - God Let Me Change the World12. Simply Phia - Simply Phia13 Nat Brown - Family Album of Praise14. Prenestine Williams Porter - Appointed for Praise15. Victory Christian Assembly Mass Choir - Victorious Living16. Chris O’Neal - Got Praise17. The Bradby Girls - Expecting A Blessing18. Lady Peachena - The Bishop’s Daughter19. Phillip Carter and SOV - The Journey Continues20. Mark Caston & Just For Christ Chorale - He Did It All

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1 Dea. Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise-Right Now2. James “Jaawt” Wade - Rewind3. James Cockerham - There is Power4. Rev. Sanley Keeble - Can’t You Love Him5. Perfect Vision - Love In My House6. Totally Real Ministries - Can’t Live Withoout Your Love7. Terry Myrick - I Bowed To The Father8. Priest, The Prophet, & The Poet - This Is My Prayer9. Geri Howard- Dewitt - Vision10. Evelyn Foxx - I’m Still Standing11. Barbara Angel - Created By God12. Simply Phia - Joined Together13. Nat Brown -Wonderful14. Prenestine Williams Porter - It’s time To Pray15. Victory Christian Assembly Mass Choir - Over & Over16. Chris O’Neal - I Need you Lord17. The Bardby Girls - Rain On Me18. Lady Peachena - Stay In The Will of God19. Phillip Carter and SOV - Have Faith20. Mark Caston & Just For Christ Chorle

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1. Ambassadors For Change - Right Now Praise2. Pat Lewis - Give them the Flowers3. William Hymes - Faithful4. Chaos In Heavenly Places-Changes Long Over Due5. Kam - Because He Lives6. Valerie Woodward - All Things7. Karen Mire - Lord You Know My Heart8. Thomas Jones - Remember Me - Jazz9. Mel Holder - Glory To Glory10. Mel Holder - Holy Is The Lamb11. Sons Of Jerusalem - Let It Shine12 Maurice the Group - It’s Been Revealed13. Ambassadors For Change - Trust Jesus14. Mamon & Mamon - He’s Just A Prayer Away15. Tracy Roberson - All I Need16. Dr. Wiletta Greene-Johnson - For Every Mountain17. The Barrett Sisters -Wonderful World18. Sonya LaChelle - I Will Not Quit19. Available - Lisa Scott- Bailey20. I Need Thee - Deacon Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise

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1. Ambassadors For Change - A Healing Is For You2. Pat Lewis - Give them the Flowers3. William Hymes - November Songs4. Chaos In Heavenly Places - Soundtrack5. Kam - I Am That I Am6. Valerie Woodard - Relationships7. Karen Mire - The Fountain8. Thomas Jones - You’re The One For Me -Jazz9. Mel Holder - Now and Forever10. Mel Holder - A Gift So Special11. Sons Of Jerusalem - I’m Going To Tell Jesus12 Maurice the Group -I’m So Glad I’m Saved13. Ambassadors For Change - Healing Is For You14. Mamon & Mamon - The End Time15. Tracy Roberson - What Do You Believe16. Dr. Willetta Greene-Johnson - The Celebration Project17. Sonya Lachelle - You Ain’t Got Nothin18. The Best of The Barrett Sisters - The Barrett Siters19. Lisa Scott-Bailey - How Excellent - New20. There’s A Cross - Dea Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise

New Additions CD’s1. Touch Me Lord - Dea Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise2. Mary Courtney - He’s Leading The Way3. In A Way - Friend 18:244. Charles Green - Bring Your Troubles To The Lord5. K. W. A. - A New Heart6. Blood Bouught P. I. F.- Shake Down: The Truth Unveiled7. Paulette Triplett - The Place8. More Than Conquerors - His Season Our Time9. Rev. Dr. R. Singlelary, P. Peasley, Rev. J. Wooden & LouisJones - The Church Is “Flying High”10. Darrell Alexandre - Praise Your Pains Away11. Minister Greg Harris Minister Greg Harris Live12. Simply Phia - Simply Phia13 Nat Brown - Family Album of Praise14. Prenestine Williams Porter - Appointed for Praise15. Victory Christian Assembly Mass Choir - Victorious Living16. Chris O’Neal - Got Praise17. The Bradby Girls - Expecting A Blessing18. Lady Peachena - The Bishop’s Daughter19. Phillip Carter and SOV - The Journey Continues20. Mark Caston & Just For Christ Chorale - He Did It All

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1 Right Now - Deacon Ezra Williams & Predestined Praise2. Mary Courtney - The Most High God3. In A Way -Happy -4. Charles Green - Fly Away5. K.W. A. - He Was There6. Blood Bought P. I. F. - American Idol7. Paulette Triplett - The Place8. More Than Conquerors - We Ain’t Play’n9. Rev. Dr. R. Singlelary, P. Beasley, Rev. J. Wooden &Louis Jones - Fly High10. Darrell Alexander - Free Indeed11. Minister Greg Harris - Just A Little Talk with Jesus12. Simply Phia - Joined Together13. Nat Brown -Wonderful14. Prenestine Williams Porter - It’s time To Pray15. Victory Christian Assembly Mass Choir - Over & Over16. Chris O’Neal - I Need you Lord17. The Bardby Girls - Rain On Me18. Lady Peachena - Stay In The Will of God19. Phillip Carter and SOV - Have Faith20. Mark Caston & Just For Christ Chorle

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