Here comes another gifted and spirited gospeller who has been around for a long time now making foothold beyond his shores.

Mark T is in the habit of making sounds that resonates everywhere, everyday and everytime. He featured frontline gospel acts like frank edwards and samsong in his upcoming album.

We present to you a fresh and brand new hit "Nothing Dey Happen"  from his soon to be released project. Switch that groove on with this blessed tune.

Download "Nothing Dey Happen"

Former R&B singer, Montell Jordan, left the music business three years ago to take up the position of Worship Leader and minister full time. He recently opened up about the importance of sharing the Word of God to others.

Jordan, 44, is leading the Worship services at Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia and is doing exactly what he believes God wants him to be doing.

Jordan, who rose to stardom as a popular R&B singer in 1995 and stayed there until he left in 2010 when he decided to become a minister, said that he had never regretted leaving the music business and he believes that Christians have a duty to “make the name of Jesus famous.”

Jordan went on to say that “I think it’s important to spread the word of God through music, through art, through film, through television through every medium until all the world knows scripturally that every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess.”

The goal of every Christian should be that they take every opportunity to make the name of Jesus famous, according to Jordan.

The “Shake Heaven” album, created earlier this year by the Victory World Music team and Jordan received a Dove Award nomination for Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year.

According to Jordan, the reason he left the secular music industry in 2010 was to go into full time ministry and not, as many people believed, to change from doing secular music to doing gospel music.

Jordan continued that he is now a licensed minister who marries people, conducts funerals and baptizes people and all the other little things that come along with being a minister. He added that he also gets the chance to make music like the “Shake Heaven” album.

The reason the “Shake Heaven” album was so popular is that God music is the type of music that everybody can connect with, whether you are a Christian or not, according to Jordan.

The Victory World Music team is trying to reach the world and lost people with really good music and not just people who are Christian, said Jordan.

The second single from the album, “You Are,” which features Chris August, was originally written for his wife, according to Jordan and it received much praise from critics.

Jordan continued that he wrote “You Are” ten years ago as a love song for his wife and at the suggestion of his wife, because it had not been placed on a particular artist, he re-wrote it and made it a love song to the Lord.

Jeremy Anderson, 22, from Oklahoma City is behind bars after setting fire to his kitchen when he tried to “cook the Bible,” and during his arrest, he told police that he was a Satanist.

Police were called to the home of Anderson on Wednesday when a neighbor called to report an incident of a “person going ballistic.”

Anderson threw objects at the police when they arrived and tried to enter his house. He had also kicked off the hinges to his front door and police noticed that he had blood stains covering his hands and face, according to police reports.

When an officer tried to taze Anderson, he told them that he wouldn’t be affected by it and when he was tazed again, he removed the probes in an act of defiance. According to local television station, KOCO-TV, Anderson continued to act like a madman and all attempts to talk him down failed.

Anderson then told backup police officers who arrived on the scene that he would fist fight them and they should put down their guns. After smelling smoke coming from the apartment, police then obtained a key to Anderson’s back door from the local housing authority and they were able to enter his house.

Upon entering the home of Anderson, officials discovered that the walls and floor were covered in blood, bleach and some other “substances.” A fire was also discovered in the kitchen and broken glass and furniture littered the apartment.

After being tasered several more times, Anderson was finally dragged out of the burning building by police who were dressed in riot gear.

Anderson also reportedly told police that he was a Satanist and he had started the fire because he wanted to “cook the Bible.” He also told them that he was “possessed by a homosεxual demon” who had performed sεxual acts upon him, according to KFOR-TV.

Reportedly, Anderson also stated to police that that he was surprised that he allowed the demon to touch him because he wasn’t homosεxual.

Anderson was taken to Oklahoma County Jail and held on charges of arson after being taken to hospital for checkup.

olu Ajibade is a Minister of the gospel through music. Born, bred and found his calling in Lagos, Nigeria. Though presently residing in Kharkov, Ukraine, still given to the work of the father across the nations. By the mercies of God, Tolu again drops a new song titled BE MY FRIEND (a song portraying the unfailing love of God concerning you and I, and how he longs for an intimate relationship with us all). Stay blessed as you download, listen and share. Love you all. 

BE MY FRIEND

Facebook: Facebook.com/MusicToluAjibade

Twitter: TOLU_Ajibade

Email: toluajibade@yahoo.com.

"Ever taken time to meditate on the goodness of God upon your life?

Timi Phoenix; a sensational gospel minister, drops his latest  single "No dey Fail"  a testimony of God's faithfulness.

This lovely dance track produced by Jerrywine will get you into the attitude of praise &  thanksgiving to God.

Obipraize has just added anoda feather to his cap by dropping a PRAiSE SONG dt will ginger u in PRAISinG GOD nd it features MiKE ABDUL of Midnite crew Titled PRAiSE U. 

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This is note bodyFEMI KING is an exceptional, inspirational singer, song writer and a recording gospel artist and a script writer. His music background can be traced back to his teenage years in high school as a hip pop rapper. He performed with various musical groups; little did he know that God was using the experience to prepare him for his ultimate life’s purpose is to glorify God.

Few years after his conversion, he started his gospel music exploit as a choir member and latter was given the opportunity to give his best in service as praise and worship leader and as the coordinator of the praise team in his local church. FEMI KING with his skillfulness and spiritual maturity was able to lead the choir to produce their first musical album “RESTORATION PRAISE by MFM EJIGBO REGION 7 HEADQUARTER CHOIR”.He is a member of Virtue music community also known as Virtue Crew based in Lagos and he is consumed with passion to serve God and to be a blessing to the world through his music.

here is one of his songs he tittled NO WAHALA

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Connect with Femi King

http://www.facebook.com/chrisfemi.f.eluwole

email: femiking2010@gmail.com

Twitter ID: @femikingx    

The subject of gay marriage is a touchy one in the church.  It is even touchier in the black church, which is more conservative than churches in other communities.  This led to controversy when Bishop Allyson D. Nelson Abrams told her church that she was married to a woman.  She then announced that she was resigning from the Zion Progressive Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan so as not to be a distraction.

Bishop Abrams informed the folks at Newsone.com that she was married to another Bishop by the name of Diana Williams of the Imani Temple of the African-American Catholic Congregation in Washington, DC.  The two kept their marriage under wraps, but eventually, the rumors spun out of the control and the issue had to be confronted.

”I could have been like so many people are and lied and said it’s not true,” Abrams, said to NewsOne. ”But that’s not how I was raised and, as a Christian, I was always taught to be a truthful individual. So when it came up I said, ‘OK. I need to be honest with my congregation and tell them truth about what was a great event for me.”’

Right after making the announcement to her congregation, the Bishop resigned from her post.  She also told the Michigan Chronicle that she was leaving the church and also resigning from her position as the co-editor of a magazine called “The Baptist Progress.”

So, this leads to the question:  If the pastor you know and love came and told you that they were married to a person of the same gender, what would you do?  Do you think that church members truly hate those who are gay or they just expect them to keep their private lives to themselves?

After putting out the mind blowing single "IF you know", which has gained acceptance in d industry, with massive air plays and features on Blogs/sites. EMMYKOKZ( Emmanuel Ikoko) was led to do a remix of the song., a dance hall praise you can easily relate to. Be blessed. 

Get ur groove on 

DOWNLOAD "IF YOU KNOW"

follow - @ Emmykokz

Another single from COJO "move" is a groovy song. A song you"ll listen and dance to. Produced by Tunedbeatz(Earlvis). Enjoy. 

Twitter>>>> @Iam_Cojo

Download "Move"

Emmanuel Ejiga, goes by d stage name kryptic, a student of F.U.T Minna studyin geology, started rhyming in 2008; found christ and joind d rap group of ywap, soulflame in 2012 and has reppin christ thru rhymes ever since

In a time where Christian Ministers around  the globe are steping up their music acts to gain the reception of music lovers from various genres, comes these MC's set to cause colossal damage to every power standing against the work of Christ on earth. Armed with flow & delivery Kryptic [@Krypt4kraist] invites lyrical henchman and fellow SoulFlame 'r Greatman [ @greatmantakiti1 ] whose unbelievable rap skills brings the message on this track to life. #SpritMode tells of the power we have in the HolySpirit, whose guidance enables us live godly moves.    

SPIRIT_MODE

  TWITTER >>> @krypt4kraist

Word on the tweet is 'Church Clothes 2' will be officially released for free download on November 7th. The info has been released via audience members who attended the 106 & Park taping today (Oct. 17) in which Lecrae broke the news. The show is scheduled to air tomorrow (Oct. 18) at 6PM EST where the CC2 cover will also be revealed. The project will once again feature host DJ Don Cannon, some prominent guest features including Paul Wall & B.o.B. and heat from a collection of Hip Hop’s top producers like Boi-1da. Stay tuned for more information on the forthcoming release of CC2!

One of Africa’s most notable producer Masterkraft features Frank Edwards and Chocolate City singer NOSA on his new single “New Day”. This song celebrates life and a positive prayer for the day; something that should sit well with the young and the old.

Download "New Day"

 Mr.O's new single "BLESS ME" featuring gospel award winning act Tim Godfrey and one of Nigeria's finest comedian/artiste Jedi.

"Bless Me" is a feel good song with an apt message, melodic vibe and groovy beat.

Download "Bless Me"

 (Twitter) : @MrO_Onome, @timgodfrey79 & @Comedy

The 44th annual dove awards took place yesterday, with Tamela Mann, Toby Mac, Matt Redman winning big. The awards show was held at the Allen Arena of the Campus of Lipscomb Universidty in Nashville, Tennessee and had Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin as hosts.

The Dove Awards 2013. And The Winners Are…

Song of the Year

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”, Matt Redman, (writers)

Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, (publisher) ThankYou Music

(PRS)//Sixsteps Music/WorshipTogether.com Songs/Said

and Done Music (ASCAP)//Shout! Publishing (APRA)

Songwriter of the Year

Matt Redman

Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”, Matt Redman,

EMI Records, (producer) Nathan Nockels

Gospel Performance of the Year

“Break Every Chain”, Tasha Cobbs, EMI,

(producer) VaShawn Mitchell

Artist of the Year

TobyMac, ForeFront Records

New Artist of the Year

for King & Country, Fervent

Producer of the Year

Ed Cash

Rap / Hip Hop Song of the Year

“Tell The World”, Lecrae feat. Mali Music,

(writers) Lecrae Moore, Kortney Pollard, Torrance

“Street Symphony” Esmond, Charles Dunlap,

Lincoln Morris

Rock Song of the Year

“Sick Of It”, Skillet, (writer) John L. Cooper, Scott Stevens

Pop / Contemporary Song of the Year

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”, Matt Redman,

(writers) Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin

Inspirational Song of the Year

“Satisfied”, Jason Crabb , (writers) Tony Wood,

Ronnie Freeman

Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year

Gravity, Lecrae, (producers) Heat Academy, Joseph Prielozny,

J.R., The Watchmen, Dru Castro, Uford Ebong, Tyshane,

Thainnacircle, DJ Khalil, Zach Crowell, Dirty Rice,

DJ Official, Rudy Currence

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year 

“Break Every Chain”, Tasha Cobbs, (writer) William Reagan

Traditional Gospel Song of the Year

“Take Me To The King”, Tamela Mann, (writer) Kirk Franklin

Praise & Worship Song of the Year 

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”, Matt Redman, (writers)

Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, (publisher) ThankYou Music (PRS)

//Sixsteps Music/WorshipTogether.com Songs/Said and Done

Music (ASCAP)//Shout! Publishing (APRA)

Pop/ Contemporary Album of the Year

Eye On It, TobyMac, (producers) David Garcia, Toby

McKeehan, Christopher Stevens, Jamie Moore, Telemitry

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year

Grace, Tasha Cobbs, (producer) VaShawn Mitchell

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

Best Days, Tamela Mann, (producers) Myron Butler,

David Mann, Tamela Mann

Instrumental Album of the Year

Glory, Michael W. Smith , (producer) David Hamilton,

Michael W. Smith

Short Form Video of the Year

“Eye One It”, TobyMac (feat. Britt Nicole), (director) Eric

Welch, (producer) Eric Welch

Long Form Video of the Year

Hillsong UNITED: Live in Miami, Hillsong UNITED,

(producers) Andrew Crawford, Joel Houston, Jad Gillies

For other categories, click www.doveawards.com to view

On Tuesday night, one of Christian music's biggest annual celebrations comes home.

After spending the last two years in Atlanta — marking the first time it had been held outside of Nashville — the 44th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards returns to Music City at 8:30 p.m. Eastern at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena.

Gospel Music Association Executive Director Jackie Patillo said she couldn't comment on the decision to move to Atlanta, but told The Tennessean, "It's appropriate for us to bring it back home."

"Nashville is quite a hotbed for Christian and gospel artists, as well as our industry, so everybody's excited about it coming back to Nashville."

The Doves' return is a big win for Nashville in a year that also saw the city lose the annual World of Bluegrass conference and bluegrass awards to Raleigh, N.C., and judging by this year's lineup, it's an apt move. More than half of the artists set to perform at the Doves are based in Tennessee, including Amy Grant, Newsboys, TobyMac and Dailey & Vincent — and each act has its own distinct sound.

Grant was 17 years old when she attended her first Dove Awards show, and remembers an evening packed with performances by "Southern Gospel" artists in a style much like the Doves' founder, Bill Gaither. As Grant prepares to co-host and perform at this year's show, she knows that all sorts of music will be on the menu.

"There's so much music I'm not even aware of," Grant said. "So we're really trying to create an atmosphere of 'Come one, come all.' This is going to be a night of exploration, and everybody's welcome."

At this year's Doves, rockers and rappers will share the stage with country singers, worship leaders and soulful belters. Few awards shows outside of the Grammy Awards can unite that range of performers, and though this may be the only time of the year that some of them cross paths, they all share a common thread.

"The main passion is that we still believe," said gospel star Kirk Franklin, who will co-host the show with Grant. "We still believe in the purpose of what we're doing, and we're really committed to that. I think that's what continues to pull people's hearts, and I think that's a beautiful thing."

As contemporary Christian music has made stylistic strides over the years, it's helped redefine Nashville as a home for all sorts of music-makers. Decades before Taylor Swift, Ke$ha and Kings of Leon came along, Christian artists like Grant, Michael W. Smith and Sixpence None the Richer were the Nashville acts breaking into the mainstream with respective hits Baby Baby, Place In This World and Kiss Me.

Today, the Gospel Music Association, "Trinity Music City" production complex and Smith's all-ages event center Rocketown are among fixtures defining Nashville as a hub for Christian music.

When the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce reported earlier this year that the music and entertainment industry provided an annual impact of $10 billion on Nashville's economy, a "lively gospel and Christian music industry" was among the factions celebrated. While it may not be the first musical genre that most associate with Nashville, Grant says the city's songwriters, session players and producers are certainly aware of its presence.

"So many people in the industry, whether they go to church or not, are participants in making (Christian) music," Grant said. "It's not the biggest money maker in town, but I don't think Americana is, either, and certainly not bluegrass. It's another color in the spectrum of Nashville music."

Nashville's not only attracting Christian musicians, but it's also fostering quite a few of its own — like Colton Dixon, who scored his first three Dove nominations this year and will perform on Tuesday's show.

The 21-year-old Murfreesboro, Tenn., native proudly professed his Christian faith during his 2012 run on American Idol, finishing in seventh place. He may have been mentored by the likes of Stevie Nicks and Sean "Diddy" Combs on the show, but Dixon was instead starstruck after his Idol run when he got to meet Christian mainstays Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith, artists on which he had been raised.

After Idol, Dixon says there was no question that he'd stay in Nashville to continue his career.

"I was fortunate not to have to pick up and start a life somewhere else to do what I love to do," he said. "I've been around it since I was born."

Others — like Christian music listener Suzie Price of Marion, Va. — will come to Nashville for the first time for the Dove Awards. Price attended the previous two shows in Atlanta with her husband and their teenage son and daughter, and says they're looking forward to seeing it here. "That's going to make it more special," she said. "You know that it's their home."

"We like to do things that are going to show a positive message," she said. "With everything in the world going on that's wrong, you have to give hope."

As the Doves return to Nashville, the Gospel Music Association is keeping the music's effect on the audience in mind. Patillo said the show's theme this year was "celebrating the impact of this music on the culture."

"Christian and gospel music is not just inspirational, but it's like a lifeline to people," she said. "The message is enduring, and it's powerful, no matter what style of music you wrap it in."

Here is the highly anticipated freestyle single “Shey You Know Say” by Tru South. The gospel hip hop artiste who was at the Praiseworld Radio studios today to premier the song, few months ago released a well received single “Head full of dreams.

“Shey You Know Say” is a lyrically rich and passionately delivered freestyle with a catchy hook that shares values on soulwining, the Holy Spirit led life, and other deep issues. Get a FREE download. It will bless your life.

SHEY U KNOW SAY

“Shey You Know Say” was produced by renowned Warri City Producer Pfizzy.

Tru south is currently working on a video for his last single Head full of Dreams .

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@pffizzy

@team_trusouth

Here is a live recording of worship by Take 5's very own Ephraem Chene, taking God's people in a session of worship at the "Wonders of Worship" (WOW) hosted by the "Youth Alive Fellowship" of Living Faith Church Trikania, Kaduna and Proudly Supported by Da Kingdomxploit. 

Download, Listen, Worship along, be blessed and share

Ephraem Chene Live in Worship

JOY IBISA -runner up of the ''AFRICAN4U SONG OF THE YEAR ONLINE AWARDS'' for upcoming and Nigerian artistes- is a contemporary Nigerian born UK based Gospel artiste out with her debut album ...''I'VE GOT JOY.''......The album, full with melody and cool kick Jazz rhythms to it reflects on Joy's musical and spiritual experience. The album is a composite of many parts which reveals her musical background in African Gospel Worship whilst infusing her American and British Gospel influence. The album features Francis Ovie of the 4Seasons Band.

Joy is a worship leader at the

RCCG

City of David Church Woolwich, London and has been involved with church music for the last 18 years singing in many teenage and youth choirs. Apart from leading worship in church, Joy is also an event planner and manager at Events Royale, London.

This blues, jazz and soul singer has performed alongside great gospel artists, displaying her vocal dexterity and making waves across the UK with her new video I’VE GOT JOY which was shot on location in London and was directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Daniel "DaBishop" Ademinokan.

The album is both prophetic and apostolic in its declaration of 'I've Got Joy' no matter the situation or circumstance.

Hometown: London, UK

Genres: Christian/Gospel / Gospel Jazz/

Members: Francis Ovie - Keys Emmanuel Adeniran - Bass and Soj Ijaduola – Drums

Click to Download I've got Joy 

Also get Baba bami se through the link below.

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Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/joyibisa

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joyibisa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyIbisa?fref=ts

(Like her page for a weekly chance to win a signed copy of her album)

Young C.c, real name is Oyinloye Oluwatosin . Born on 27th of April 1996, a secondary school leaver seeking admission into the university. He started rapping in 2012. His purpose in music is to take the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the streets. This Song “Olore” is just a prelude to another upcoming single titled “Run the Streets” which is his mission statement in the Industry.

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Twitter handle @YoungDoubleC

Born Habila Dimas aka HaychBeatz hails from Niger State and grew up with a strong passion for music and creativity. A Graduate of Estate Management (BTech FUT Minna) loves God and Music. During his formative years, he got involved with sound engineering and finally settled as Music Producer, songwriter and composer with a career path in SAE institute Cape Town South Africa. HaychBeatz is based in the Capital City, married to a wife and is blessed with a beautiful daughter. Broken Radio is a great piece of art likened to "TheVoice Calling Out From The Desert". He teams up with a seasoned Rapper 'J.Clone' (#WinnersAnthem Song) who delivered a perfect touch of art to the message.

You will love #BrokenRadio on the first play and it will be on repeat from that moment on.

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God Bless Y'all. Follow us on twitter: @iam_haychb @JClonee BBpin: 29271F41‪

The 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards are set to take place in Nashville, TN on October 15th at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena.

Christian music legends Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin have been asked to host the awards show this year. 

Grant released her first new album in years entitled How Mercy Looks From Here on May 14th, 2013.

"There are not too many names more synonymous with Christian and gospel music than our hosts Amy and Kirk," said GMA Executive Director Jackie Patillo. "We are so grateful for their contributions to the Dove Awards throughout the years and we're excited to have them as the co-pilots of what is turning out to be one of the most compelling nights of music ever on the Dove stage." 

The night will featured the best in Christian music performances and celebrate the top songs and albums of the past year from all different genres of music. 

Awards will be presented in 42 categories voted on by the GMA membership. Presenters of the awards include Lecrae, Pastor Rick Warren, Jaci Valesquez and many more. 

Performances will include past Dove Award winners and nominees, including Gaither Vocal Band, Michael W. Smith, Tamela Mann and TobyMac and more

Gospel artist most known for his single, Above All, has welcomed his first grandchild, Stella.

The praise and worship leader announced the birth of his granddaughter Stella saying, “It’s official! Our first grandchild!! Sweet Stella!”

The 63-year-old award-winning gospel singer, writer and producer is married to Laura and both live in Nashville, Tennessee. The two have five children together.

Congratulations Moen.