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UAB Gospel Choir to release single Jan. 31
Jan 4, 2012The national release of single from the UAB Gospel Choir “You Don’t Know What I Could Have Been”is being released in time for Black History Month Jan. 31. It honors the Civil Rights Movement and those... -
COGIC A.I.M. Convention preparing for Birmingham in 2012
Dec 26, 2011The largest African American Protestant denomination in the world (Church of God in Christ) is preparing for their annual A.I.M. (Auxiliaries in Ministry) convention in Birmingham, AL. It convenes July 2-6 2012 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention... -
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Alabama People’s Choice’s “2012 Rhythm & Gospel Awards” voting begins online
Nov 4, 2011The Alabama’s People’s Choice Choir is up for the “Best Traditional Choir” for the 4th Annual Rhythm & Gospel Awards. Voting is now open online until March 1, 2012, cast your vote. Click here to vote....Read More -
Birmingham’s Alvin Garrett writes new Trin-i-tee 5:7 song (Watch the Video)
Oct 26, 2011The Music World Gospel group Trin-i-tee 5:7’s new song “Bring Your Praise” was written and arranged by Birmingham’s Alvin “Cornbread” Garrett. Check out the video to this awesome song....Read More -
Kirk Franklin talks about “Fearless Tour” on its way to Birmingham, Nov. 9
Oct 25, 2011Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin is on the way to Birmingham, AL. He is bringing his “Fearless” tour to the Bill Harris Arena (Fair Park) on Nov. 9. Guests include BET Sunday Best winner Amber Bullock, Isacc... -
Study says: Teens leave churches that seem judgmental and many never return
Oct 22, 2011Why do young Christians leave the church? New research by the Barna Group finds they view churches as judgmental, overprotective, exclusive and unfriendly toward doubters. They also consider congregations antagonistic to science and say their Christian... -
“Tithing and church spending at an all time low,” says report
Oct 16, 2011There is a plunge in tithing amongst churchgoers in America. The Religious News Service reports. Tithing to mainline Protestant churches as a percentage of income is at its lowest level in at least 41 years, according... -
Alabama People’s Choice Choir & Rayshun Walker nominated for “2012 Rhythm of Gospel Awards”
Oct 12, 2011The Alabama People’s Choice Choir is nominated for two 2012 Rhythm of Gospel Awards as Traditional Choir of the Year and for Special Event CD of the Year (Getting My House In Order). Birmingham native, Rayshun Walker was nominated... -
Birmingham’s Cameron Sankey co-produces new Micah Stampley CD.
Oct 9, 2011Music World Gospel/Interface Entertainment recording artist and international worship leader, Micah Stampley, will release his fifth CD, “One Voice,” in stores October 18, 2011. “One Voice” features 12 songs, including two interludes. The CD is produced...