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VIA GOSPEL FLAVA: Congratulations to Mary Mary who are nominated for awards in two categories for the 2009 American Music Awards. The sisterly duo joins Brandon Heath and Jeremy Camp as nominees for Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist. In addition, they are nominated in the category of Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group, with fellow nominees […]
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VIA CNN: (CNN) — The 6-year-old Colorado boy who is believed to have set adrift a helium balloon Thursday, prompting ground and air searches, has been found alive, authorities said. Falcon Heene was found in a box in the attic of his family’s Fort Collins home, according to authorities. People across the world watched Thursday […]
VIA GOSPEL FLAVA: In an unprecedented move, Verity Gospel Music Group recording artist Marvin Sapp will be streaming his live recording session over the internet. The live CD/DVD recording takes place on October 16, 2009 at Resurrection Life Church in Wyoming, Michigan. This marks the first time in the history of Gospel Music that a […]
VIA NEWSONE: OSLO – President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation. The stunning choice made Obama the third sitting U.S. president […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range […]
VIA NBCAM: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Celebrating 25 Years of Awareness, Education, and Empowerment The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is a partnership of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to screening […]
VIA 1800GOSPEL.COM: The Beginner’s Guide To The Gospel Music Industry If you are aspiring to be a part of the gospel music industry as an executive or an artist, this book will be a great read for you. Monica Coates is a seasoned industry veteran that has guided the careers of gospel music artists such […]
VIA GOSPEL FLAVA: The International Gospel Music Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the Class of 2009. This year’s inductees include Bishop T.D. Jakes, BeBe Winans, Myrna Summers, Dr. Wyatt T. Walker, Bill “The Mailman” Martin, and Willie Mae Ford-Smith. The induction celebration takes place on October 31, 2009 at the Max M. […]
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