Industry
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Valerie Harris named interim director, UAB Gospel Choir
Dec 4, 2017Valerie R. Harris has been named interim director of the UAB Gospel Choir, announced by retiring director Kevin P. Turner this past week. Her work includes building the music program at Guiding Light Church, directing Birmingham... -
Curtiss Glenn & Freedom Movement celebrates three weeks on Billboard’s Gospel chart
Sep 27, 2017Birmingham Entertainment’s Curtiss Glenn & Freedom Movement newest radio single “Oh My God” celebrates three consecutive weeks in the Top 30 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart. The soothing mid-tempo track is written by Curtiss Glenn and Amanda Gentry and produced by Glenn... -
Kevin P. Turner set to release solo single ‘Prosper’ fall 2017
Jun 21, 2017Kevin P. Turner is known for his work with the internationally known UAB Gospel Choir, where they’ve been featured on tours, radio and television around the world. Now, he is stepping out to release a new single... -
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L. Spenser Smith Debuts On Billboard’s Top Gospel Chart At #4
Oct 22, 2014Singer, Songwriter, Author and Pastor L. SPENSER SMITH has made a triumphant return to gospel music. After a near ten year musical hiatus, the Alabama based visionary released his solo debut CD UNSTOPPABLE that landed on the Billboard Top Gospel Chart... -
Heaven 610 WAGG goes FM, now 102.1
Oct 14, 2014Heaven 610 WAGG is now broadcasting on 102.1 FM in Birmingham. This is Birmingham’s second gospel radio station. iHeart Media’s 105.1 Hallelujah FM gospel station has been beaten by WAGG in the ratings as an... -
Rhythm of Gospel set for Birmingham in 2015, announces nominees
Oct 11, 2014The Rhythm of Gospel Awards are returning to the Magic City in 2015. The event was hosted at Birmingham’s Sheraton Hotel and Alys Stephens Center this year, honoring the country’s top independent artists. Local nominees are:... -
L. Spenser Smith’s ‘Unstoppable’ Set To Release October 14, 2014
Sep 28, 2014L. Spenser Smith’s Unstoppable is set to release October 14 on his own SmithWorx Music Group label with distribution via eOne (Entertainment One). The project is described as a live worship experience and musical collection of fervent worship and contemporary gospel songs delivered with Smith’s... -
Birmingham gospel rap artist, Preacha Boi wins SMAC national award
Aug 17, 2014Post by Preacha’Boi ForReal. Birmingham gospel hip-hop artist, Preacha Boi, won the Dorinda Clark Cole Singers and Musicians Conference national award this weekend at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Toledo, OH. SMAC highlights the best independent... -
L. Spenser Smith to release summer project, inks distribution with eOne
May 12, 2014Good news was released by Bishop L. Spenser Smith’s camp today. Singer, songwriter, pastor and author L. SPENSER SMITH is no stranger to gospel music. Smith is noted for being the front man for the popular group Testament who garnered...