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Robert Barnes wins Best Internet Radio Announcer of the Year award
Oct 20, 2022Radio broadcaster Robert Barnes recently won the Internet Radio Announcer of the Year award at the Avidity Awards. The show is described as the “Biggest Night in Indie Gospel Music.” Barnes started WSGR – Gospel Sounds... -
Michael Mays, new minister of music at the historic New Hope Baptist Church
Oct 14, 2022Michael Mays Jr. was recently announced as the Minister of Music at New Hope Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. The music department has a long history in the state of Alabama, with rich legacies sealed by... -
Jeremy Wallace & EP set for June 10 release of ‘Follow’
May 19, 2022‘ Gospel group Jeremy Wallace & EP have released a tease for their next project, The Journey which drops online, June 10. The single Follow was released earlier this year, along with a concept video. You can... -
Pastor Mike Jr. is ‘Amazing’, goes number one on Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart
May 7, 2022Pastor Mike Jr. has secured his third consecutive Billboard #1 song with “Amazing”. The track covers the Gnarles Barkley hit, “Crazy.” Pastor Mike is also busy, serving as an ambassador for the 2022 World Games being hosted in our... -
Dr. Arthur Beard is set to lead True Love Church’s Music Ministry
Feb 2, 2022Dr. Arthur D. Beard announced this week that he is taking the helm of True Love Church‘s Music & Cultural Arts Ministry. He previously served at Zion Hill Baptist Church (Birmingham, AL). In a post on... -
WGSR, Gospel Sounds Radio hosts Grand Opening Celebration
Nov 21, 2021WGSR Gospel Sounds Radio’s Grand Opening Celebration featuring special guest artists was held on Nov. 20. The station was founded in 2019 by Min. Robert Barnes to provide a platform to promote independent gospel and major... -
Pastor Mike Jr. makes history: two Stellar Awards wins, Dove nomination
Aug 25, 2020Pastor Mike Jr.,” won the Stellar Award for best new artist and Rap Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year for his album, “Live Free” on Sunday during the awards show aired on BET. The show is gospel music’s... -
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... -
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... -
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...