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Arthur Beard announces music school, “Rickey Smiley Mass Choir” launch
Jan 25, 2020Entertainer Arthur Beard recently spearheaded a concert event to help celebrate Rickey Smiley’s welcome to the announcer’s chair of radio legend Tom Joyner. The event was a success, along with the music ministry that took the... -
History made: Pastor Mike Jr. garners five Stellar Awards nominations
Jan 21, 2020Gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr., pastor of Rock City Church in Birmingham, AL, has made Alabama history. He’s landed five 2020 Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominations, the most nominations for any new artist, in the following... -
George Stewart launches gospel show, ‘Alabama Gospel Roots’ on PBS
Jan 15, 2020George Stewart launches new gospel show on APT/PBS....Read More -
Birmingham to celebrate radio star with Rickey Smiley Mass Choir, Jan. 2
Dec 18, 2019The city of Birmingham will celebrate its son Rickey Smiley for taking on radio legend Tom Joyner’s spot after his recent retirement as the first black nationally syndicated radio host. Faith Walker’s Church is hosting the... -
B. McCoy Productions, Nominated for ‘2020 Rhythm of Gospel Award’
Dec 10, 2019We’re nominated for a 2020 Rhythm of Gospel Award for Gospel Internet Promotion Group of the Year. Voting ends March 2, 2020. Vote today and represent your choice for local gospel music, news and events. Things to remember: Go... -
Miles College Choir featured on reality show, Chosen Generation
Nov 7, 2019The new digital network Congo TV featured Miles College Choir for their 2019 episodes of Chosen Generation. The series focuses on team and character building of black college faith groups and choirs. During this episode, the... -
ASU and Alabama A&M ‘Battle of the Choirs’ in Birmingham, Oct. 23
Oct 19, 2019Come witness the Magic City Classic Battle of the Choirs on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m. at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 4th Ct. W, Birmingham, AL 35208. ASU Choir and AAMU Choir will take... -
Kyndra Stoudimire set to release ‘Faithful God’, Nov. 1
Oct 19, 2019Birmingham gospel singer Kyndra Stoudimire is teasing her new release ‘Faithful God’. She’s been busy shooting new photos to prepare for the release with Danny Austin Photography. The project is set to hit online stores Nov. 1.... -
Pastor Mike Jr. celebrates Billboard Chart entry, upcoming LP
Aug 17, 2019Black Smoke Music Worldwide CEO Kerry Douglas recently joined Pastor Mike Jr on stage at the Rock Church to congratulate him on his #7 Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales entry for BIG. The anticipated LP Live... -
Celebrating NB Wooding | In Words, Videos & Pictures
Aug 15, 2019Birmingham gospel music legend Norman B. Wooding III has passed away. His legacy of ministering around the city will live on in many people’s hearts and minds. He was a singer and a creative that not...