Have you ever been in so much trouble and turmoil – you knew only Jesus could fix it and set you free? This popular skit during Winterfest to Lifehouse’s “Everything” will move you every time.
Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2016: The Stop Home at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta
When the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular blew into Atlanta, Georgia on Feb. 6th, home to many of the artists, the Georgia Dome transformed into a place where everybody was somebody. Everybody anxiously waited in long, twisting lines to see their favorite Christian artists; everybody was ready to get their socks rocked at the nation’s largest Christian music tour – but most importantly, everybody was somebody Jesus loved and gave his life for.
And that’s been the mission and ministry of Winter Jam since its inception in 1995 – to win souls for Jesus Christ through the good news of the gospel in song.
Winter Jam Tour: Big Artists, Small Price
Co-headlining the 2016 tour includes Grammy®-award winning Australian duo for King & Country, and four-time Grammy®-nominee singer/songwriter Matthew West. The exciting artist line-up included heavy hitters in contemporary Christian music such as Crowder, Lauren Daigle, RED, We Are Messengers, Stars Go Dim, and Sidewalk Prophets, with Reach Records’ own KB, Tedashii, and Trip Lee bringing the Christian Rap/Hip-Hop flavor to the tour.
This was no modest lineup for the modest $10 donation at the door (no tickets required). “The idea from the beginning was to make it so that everybody can come, and God has honored that” said Eddie Carswell, creator of Winter Jam and founding member of the Christian music group NewSong, during our pre- Winter Jam Atlanta interview.
The uplifting evening brought in over 40,000 guests to the Georgia Dome, including churches and youth groups from all over the country. Atlanta was the 20th stop this year as the 2016 Winter Jam Tour makes its way to 48 markets, including some of the largest venues typically reserved for pop icons such as Beyonce’ or Justin Bieber. The myth that only music superstars can pack the country’s largest arenas was debunked by Winter Jam in 2011, when the tour was ranked the #1 tour in the world, outranking the likes of Bon Jovi, U2, Lady Gaga, Brad Paisley and Justin Bieber, according to Pollstar’s 2011 Worldwide First Quarter Ticket Sales “Top 100 Tours” chart.
Winter Jam Tour: Circus-style Christian Entertainment with Back-to-Back Acts
In addition to moving performances by the main artist lineup, the evening included special highlights and surprises: a soul-stirring rendition of “Georgia (Jesus) On My Mind” by American Idol’s 2015 Runner-up, Clark Beckham; RED’s infamous masks and pyrotechnics-laced show; the moving testimony of survival and God’s providence by Stephanie Fast, author and orphan/adoption advocate for Winter Jam sponsor Holt International; Matthew West invites a 12-year-old attendee on stage to sing with him – greatest moment of his young life!
The night would not have been complete without sharing the Word of God, and author, soul-reaper, and Evangelist Tony Nolan did just that. Sharing from Romans 5:8, Pastor Nolan reminded the crowd that when it gets hard to see God’s love for us, all we have to do is look to the cross where God’s love was demonstrated in the death of his Son, Jesus. The invitation to accept Jesus Christ was received by thousands, and included a follow-up plan to seal and encourage their new journey with Christ.
We may have gathered as strangers from different cities, as people from different cultures and backgrounds, but everybody united under the banner of God’s love, and in celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We ask the body of Christ to continue to keep Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and other Christian tours/events covered in prayer for more souls won for Jesus, safety, and God’s continued blessings on the artists, tour staff, and the families who share their loved ones in ministry with the masses.
Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is still going on in a city near you, with its last stop in Louisville, KY on April 3rd. Visit JamTour.com for more information. In the meantime, check out our photo gallery below of some of the night’s best moments, as well as live snippets from our Periscope at Winter Jam!
“What We Do Isn’t Who We Are.” – Rapper Andy Mineo to Ronda Rousey…and You!
It’s true. Ronda Rousey took a hard, very public fall in her fight last year with Holly Holm, her third title fight in only 9 months. She expected to win; everyone expected her to win. But finding herself admittedly knocked out on her feet from the first exchange is not exactly how she planned the fight to go. With the reality of defeat growing more and more imminent, to the final blow that sealed the deal – what did Ronda Rousey do that we all sometimes do, Team? We become our failure.
“What am I anymore, if I’m not this? I’m nothing.” Ronda thought, crouched in the corner of her hospital room after the fight. Ronda recently shared this transparent moment on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
What “title” have you attached your entire identity to? I’m a {insert what fuels your confidence and causes you to stick your chest out}. Did you know that if you weren’t a {___}, you still have worth, meaning, and are treasured by God?
What Say You, Andy?
I love how Andy Mineo put it in his Facebook post, after hearing how Ronda Rousey wanted to end her life, because for a moment, she actually thought her life was over:
I struggle with my own identity often. My accomplishments are fleeting. What has been able to keep me in my greatest moments of struggle is my faith in Jesus. Knowing God gives me identity and validation that no person can take away. If I succeed, He loves me. If I fail miserably, He loves me. He calls me His son – and like any good father – His love for his children isn’t based on performance.
Are you so busy performing for God, trying to win love, worth, and acceptance that Jesus Christ has already gifted to you? STOP! Accept the love of God and Jesus’ gracious work on the cross given to us all when we deserved far less (Romans 5:8).
Ronda understands she won’t win all the time – and neither will we. But trust in those seasons of failure, God is stirring up our fortitude, our integrity, and teaching us lessons we need for the next purposed victory. As long as you have breath in your body, and the will to keep going, you’ve got what it takes for a great comeback! Best wishes to Ronda Rousey on her comeback journey, or wherever she decides to go next – and cheers to YOU, Team, for those of us re-building after a loss.
And bravo to Mineo…this is how Team Jesus rolls! We are humans saved by grace, journeying with Christ to encourage others!
Now, go and be greatly loved! That’s WHO you are – win or lose.
Artist Interview: Eddie Carswell of Newsong
Team!
Check out our interview with a legend in Contemporary Christian Music, Newsong co-founder, Eddie Carswell. Newsong, the award-winning Christian band who’s touched hearts and ushered us to worship with songs like Swallow the Ocean, Arise My Love, and Christmas Shoes, has been making the name of Jesus GREAT for over 30 years. As the co-founder of Winter Jam, the nation’s largest Christian music tour, Eddie shares his heart for winning souls through music ministry, Newsong’s commitment to causes like adoption through Holt International, and his personal prayer requests for the tour. Listen in!
Artist Interview: Rapper KB
Team!
We were blessed to catch up with Reach Records artist and Dove Award winner, KB, before his stop in Atlanta for the Winter Jam Tour 2016! KB has been doing some phenomenal things in the kingdom of God, along with his follow 116 squad, all while maintaining that challenging balance between ministry and family. He keeps it 100 with us, Team! Listen in for updates on Winter Jam, how he was discovered, advice to aspiring Christian rappers, and most importantly – his personal prayer requests as he fulfills the assignment that God has on his life.
BET’s Celebration of Gospel Gave Us Something to Celebrate!
The good news of Jesus Christ doesn’t really need any help to be worthy of celebration, but the 2016 Celebration of Gospel via BET gave us a variety of expressions and styles of gospel music – there was something for everyone to celebrate!
Hosted by NAACP Award, BET Award, and Golden Globe Award winner, Taraji P. Henson, the Celebration of Gospel took us all to church, to the block party, to Christian rap night at the club, and back again – with the biggest names in gospel music, e.g. Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbet, Erica Campbell, Shirley Caesar, John P. Kee, Jonathan McReynolds, Travis Greene, Tamela Mann, and more – paired with R&B greats like Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, and Anthony Hamilton.
It was one of the more memorable Celebration of Gospel shows in recent years, and always a much needed and appreciated platform to share the joy of gospel music with the world. Here are a few clips from the evening to celebrate again, and again.
Anthony Brown – Worth
Yolanda Adams, feat. Tank – In the Midst of it All
Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Jonathan McReynolds and Chrisette Michele – Intentional
Review: The Sanctuary with Ms. Anita Wilson, Featuring Special Guest Avery*Sunshine
Ms. Anita Wilson: Live & Uplifting
I caught the pre-show excitement bug without even knowing it. Sitting in the audience of the soul music experience, The Sanctuary: Ms. Anita Wilson featuring special guest Avery*Sunshine, felt like the initial runway taxi before takeoff. I’d never seen Ms. Wilson perform live before, but with a beautiful, packed Oasis Buckhead church filled with supporters from near and far, I knew the final destination was about to knock my socks off.
There were no instructions to buckle our seatbelts, but there was one request that Ms. Wilson so poignantly announced before take-off:
“Check all troubles and negativity at the door; this place is for positive vibes only.”
Take Off with a Testimony
What better way to start the evening than with a testimony in song, “That’s What He’s Done for Me”, from Ms. Wilson’s sophomore album and latest release, Vintage Worship. Before long, those positive vibes were flowing freely from the stage to the audience, from heart to heart. Clearly this Grammy®, Stellar, and Dove-award nominated singer is a worshiper at heart, and the words it’s “All About You” are more than mere lyrics – they’re the artist’s lifestyle.
Good News Music is God’s Music
While some may prefer that gospel music walk the straight and narrow of mentioning Jesus, God, or a scriptural reference in every verse, hook, or vamp, the truth is there is good news and good times to be had by all in the simplest words of encouragement.
Ms. Wilson’s detour to the land of Stevie Wonder and his “Higher Ground” did just that – encourage and moved the crowd to their feet for a funky good time. And for an intimate moment with God, when simple words aren’t nearly enough, when we can’t find the words to describe God or how in awe we are of Him, Ms. Wilson’s “Speechless” / “Everything” medley took us to the throne.
It’s All in the Family
Such a powerfully positive stage is meant to be shared with like-minded artists with dope vibes, and that’s exactly what Ms. Wilson did. In true “Auntie of the Year” fashion, Ms. Wilson’s niece, Jaz McClendon, mounted the stage clad with acoustic guitar, stylish ripped jeans, and endearing nervous energy. But the gifted 15-year-old quickly lost herself in Tori Kelly’s “Confetti”, and impressed the crowd with her smooth, honest vocals and skills with the strum. With continued grooming by her talented aunt, and more gigs under her belt, Jaz is sure to be a rising star and one to watch behind the mic.
A Sister from Another Mother: Avery*Sunshine
Cut from the same musical tapestry as Ms. Wilson, with mean keyboard chops and a fierce, sneak-up-on-you vocal range, Avery*Sunshine was a great complement to the night from the moment she took the stage. Comical and real, Avery*Sunshine lifted us even higher with “See You When I Get There” and the Urban/UAC chart-topper “Call My Name” from her latest release, The Sun Room. We were quickly transported to Sunday morning with her rendition of “Safe In His Arms” and “He Keeps On Doing Great Things for Me.”
Flashing the bling on her left hand, Avery*Sunshine declared her love to musical partner, Dana Johnson (on guitar), and made us realize the importance and excitement of celebrating love – God is love!
Mission Accomplished
The night couldn’t end without Ms. Wilson’s acclaimed “Jesus Will”, and undoubtedly sent the masses home with a little more faith for the journey. If the intent of the evening was to encourage hearts, uplift spirits, and share God’s love, I’d have to say mission accomplished! All of us in the audience were no longer strangers or random attendees, but fellow participants in an evening where positivity triumphed, and negativity was defeated.
With it being the BMI Trailblazers 2016 weekend in Atlanta, it’s always awesome to see artists come out and support one another, as “Team Jesus” does! Shout out to Ledisi (who took the mic for a hot moment), Willie Moore, Jr. (and his awesome testimony), Kelly Price, James Hall, Chuck Harmony, Zebulon Ellis, and many others in the house.
If you’re ever looking for a place to check your troubles at the door and feel the freedom of soulful worship, catch Ms. Anita Wilson in concert near you. “Jesus will” definitely keep blessing this inspirational artist with good success.
40,000 Christian College Students Flood 3 Arenas to Worship Jesus Christ at Passion Conference 2016
God’s Not Dead
If you have any doubts as to whether God is alive and still relevant to today’s young adult generation, allow Passion Conference 2016 to enlighten you with a resounding YES!
Taking place January 2-4 in the Philips Arena and the Infinite Energy Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, 40,000+ college students from across the nation gathered in droves to worship Jesus Christ, donate to issues of social injustice, and be uplifted in their faith.
Founded in 1995 and led by Pastor Louie Giglio of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, the Passion movement roots its faith in Isaiah 26:8 and exists to “glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation.”
The Christian event was not just about top ranked music artist or guest speakers – but the 18-25 year old attendees, who are typically referred to as “broke college students”, raised more than $785,000! The philanthropic spirit of the event will reach all the way to war-torn Syria to build a hospital for at-risk mothers and children, and provide socks and towels to homeless shelters throughout the local metropolitan area.
This, Team, is how you make the name of Jesus GREAT!
Want to experience Passion Conference 2017 for yourself? Pre-registration is going on now through January 15th. Don’t miss it!
31st Annual Stellar Awards Nominees Announced
Another Amazing Year of Gospel Music in the U.S.
Good news is at the heart of Gospel Music, from contemporary to traditional, inspirational to Hip Hop. And there’s no shortage of good news for the 2015-2016 Stellar Award nominees announced for the 31st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Team Jesus Events salute you all!
No matter where you are in the world, you’ve likely been touched or inspired by some of the amazing artists to grace this year’s list of Stellar Award nominees. As a medium that transcends racial boundaries and country borders, the gift of Gospel Music presented by these African-American artists expresses the love of Jesus Christ, the personal struggles as sons and daughters of the Most High, and the daily victories God gives to those who love him and are called to His purpose.
Join us in the celebration
It’s going to be a stellar evening of music, inspiration, and laughter! The Stellar Awards will take place February 19th-20th in Las Vegas, NV at the Orleans Hotel/Arena. Tickets are on sale now at www.orleansarena.com.
Category #1
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
ERICA CAMPBELL, HELP 2.0, MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWO, TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
TASHA COBBS, ONE PLACE LIVE, MOTOWN GOSPEL
Category #2
SONG OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN, WORTH – EVERYDAY JESUS (ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY), KEY OF A/TYSCOT
DORINDA CLARK COLE, SHANIKA DESHUN BEREAL, RODRICK CLICHÉ, SAAED RENAUD, & FIELD BLANCHARD, BLESS THIS HOUSE – LIVING IT (DORINDA CLARK COLE), LIGHT RECORDS/EONE MUSIC
CHARLES JENKINS, #WAR – ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO), INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
WILL REAGAN, FILL ME UP – THE TRUTH (CASEY J.), MARQUIS BOONE/TYSCOT
Category #3
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
TRAVIS GREENE, INTENTIONAL (SINGLE), RCA INSPIRATION
FRED HAMMOND, I WILL TRUST, RCA INSPIRATION
JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWO, TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #4
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
ERICA CAMPBELL, HELP 2.0, MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
TINA CAMPBELL, IT’S PERSONAL, GEE TREE CREATIVE
TASHA COBBS, ONE PLACE LIVE, MOTOWN GOSPEL
DORINDA CLARK COLE, LIVING IT, LIGHT RECORDS/EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #5
GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP, CELEBRATE, TYSCOT
3 WINANS BROTHERS, FOREIGN LAND, ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC
ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
ISRAEL & NEW BREED, COVERED ALIVE IN ASIA, RGM/NEW BREED/RCA INSPIRATION
CATEGORY #6
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
GEOFFREY GOLDEN, KINGDOM…LIVE!, FO YO SOUL RECORDINGS/RCA RECORDS
GERALD & TAMMI HADDON, #US, PEMBROKE RECORDS
CASEY J., THE TRUTH, MARQUIS BOONE/TYSCOT
PASTOR MARLON LOCK, GOOD SEED PROJECT, OGHBYRG PRODUCTIONS
CATEGORY #7
CD OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
ERICA CAMPBELL, HELP 2.0, MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
TASHA COBBS, ONE PLACE LIVE, MOTOWN GOSPEL
CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
CATEGORY #8
CHOIR OF THE YEAR
FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP SUPER MASS CHOIR, THE KINGDOM SOUND, TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
J.J. HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE, I SEE VICTORY, LIGHT RECORDS/EONE MUSIC
CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
RICHARD SMALLWOOD WITH VISION, ANTHOLOGY LIVE, RCA INSPIRATION
CATEGORY #9
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN & JUSTIN SAVAGE, EVERYDAY JESUS (ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY), KEY OF A/TYSCOT
WARRYN CAMPBELL FOR MY BLOCK, INC., TEDDY CAMPBELL FOR GEE TREE CREATIVE, JASON WHITE FOR WHITE THRONE PRODUCTIONS, DAMON THOMAS & HARVEY MASON, JR. THE UNDERDOGS, EDWARD “EDDIE” BROWN, AARON LINDSEY FOR ARDENT MEDIA, IT’S PERSONAL (TINA CAMPBELL), GEE TREE CREATIVE
CHARLES JENKINS & RODNEY EAST, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO), INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
DONALD LAWRENCE FOR QUIET WATER ENTERTAINMENT, DANIEL WEATHERSPOON FOR LONGLIFE ENTERTAINMENT & J. DREW SHEARD II FOR JDS PRODUCTIONS, DESTINED TO WIN (KAREN CLARK SHEARD), KAREW RECORDS
CATEGORY #10
CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
3 WINANS BROTHERS, FOREIGN LAND, ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC
ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
GERALD & TAMMI HADDON, #US, PEMBROKE RECORDS
ISRAEL & NEW BREED, COVERED ALIVE IN ASIA, RGM/NEW BREED/RCA INSPIRATION
CATEGORY #11
TRADITIONAL GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP, CELEBRATE, TYSCOT
LARRY D. REID, ONE MUSICK, LDR ENTERPRISES
THE SHOWERS, THE SHOWERS, A&P RECORDS
CATEGORY #12
CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
TRAVIS GREENE, INTENTIONAL (SINGLE), RCA INSPIRATION
FRED HAMMOND, I WILL TRUST, RCA INSPIRATION
JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWO, TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #13
TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
CHARLES JENKINS, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
JOHN P. KEE, LEVEL NEXT, MOTOWN GOSPEL
WILLIAM MCDOWELL, SEND THE RAIN (SINGLE), DELIVERY ROOM MUSIC/EONE MUSIC
RICHARD SMALLWOOD, ANTHOLOGY LIVE, RCA INSPIRATION
CATEGORY #14
CONTEMPORARY FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
ERICA CAMPBELL, HELP 2.0, MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
TASHA COBBS, ONE PLACE LIVE, MOTOWN GOSPEL
CASEY J., THE TRUTH, MARQUIS BOONE/TYSCOT
KAREN CLARK SHEARD, DESTINED TO WIN, KAREW RECORDS
CATEGORY #15
TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
JEKALYN CARR, IT’S GONNA HAPPEN, LUNJEAL MUSIC GROUP/MALACO
TINA CAMPBELL, IT’S PERSONAL, GEE TREE CREATIVE
DORINDA CLARK COLE, LIVING IT, LIGHT RECORDS/EONE MUSIC
DOROTHY NORWOOD, AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY, DOROTHY NORWOOD MUSIC GROUP
CATEGORY #16
CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR
ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF A/TYSCOT
ERICA CAMPBELL, HELP 2.0, MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
TASHA COBBS, ONE PLACE LIVE, MOTOWN GOSPEL
ALEXIS SPIGHT, DEAR DIARY, UNCLE G RECORDS/EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #17
TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR
JEKALYN CARR, IT’S GONNA HAPPEN, LUNJEAL MUSIC GROUP/MALACO
TINA CAMPBELL, IT’S PERSONAL, GEE TREE CREATIVE
CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
PASTOR MARLON LOCK, GOOD SEED PROJECT, OGHBYRG PRODUCTIONS
CATEGORY #18
URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
ERICA CAMPBELL, I LUH GOD – HELP 2.0, MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
KIRK FRANKLIN, WANNA BE HAPPY? (SINGLE), FO YO SOUL RECORDINGS/RCA RECORDS
CASEY J., FILL ME UP – THE TRUTH, MARQUIS BOONE/TYSCOT
JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, GOTTA HAVE YOU – LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWO, TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #19
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
DEREK BLANKS, GOTTA HAVE YOU – LIFE MUSIC: STAGE TWO (JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS), TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
CHARLES JENKINS & THE SPIN SINGERS, #WAR – ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO), INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
ADREAN MANGIARDI, A LIL’ LOUDER (CLAP YOUR HANDS)– CELEBRATE (THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP), TYSCOT
DALE “RAGE” RESTEGHINI, I LUH GOD – HELP 2.0 (ERICA CAMPBELL), MY BLOCK INC./EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #20
TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP SUPER MASS CHOIR, THE KINGDOM SOUND, TEHILLAH MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
LONNIE HUNTER FEATURING STRUCTURE, #GETITDONE, TYSCOT
CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, INSPIRED PEOPLE LLC/MOTOWN GOSPEL
RICHARD SMALLWOOD WITH VISION, ANTHOLOGY LIVE, RCA INSPIRATION
CATEGORY #21
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR
DR. F. JAMES CLARK & THE SHALOM CHURCH (CITY OF PEACE) MASS CHOIR, SIMPLY AMAZING, CITY OF PEACE RECORDS
J.J. HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE, I SEE VICTORY, LIGHT RECORDS/EONE MUSIC
KENNY LEWIS & ONE VOICE, THE WAY OF ESCAPE, PURESOUND MUSIC GROUP
CATEGORY #22
INSTRUMENTAL CD OF THE YEAR
CRAIG CRAWFORD PLAYERS, I LOVE YOU, LIFE JAM ENTERTAINMENT
MEL HOLDER, BACK 2 BASICS: MUSIC BOOK VOL. II, PSALMIST MUSIC GROUP
BEN TANKARD, FULL TANK 2.0, BENJAMIN UNIVERSAL MUSIC
CATEGORY #23
SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR
ISRAEL & NEW BREED, COVERED ALIVE IN ASIA, RGM/NEW BREED/RCA INSPIRATION
RICHARD SMALLWOOD WITH VISION, ANTHOLOGY LIVE, RCA INSPIRATION
THE LEGENDS OF QUARTET, AN EVENING WITH THE LEGENDS OF QUARTET, 4WINDS/MALACO
VARIOUS ARTISTS, WOW GOSPEL 2015, RCA INSPIRATION
CATEGORY #24
RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL CD OF THE YEAR
DEE-1, 3’S UP, RCA INSPIRATION
FLAME, FORWARD, CLEAR SIGHT MUSIC
TRIP LEE, RISE, REACH RECORDS
DEREK MINOR, EMPIRE, REFLECTION MUSIC GROUP/EONE MUSIC
CATEGORY #25
YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
GOD’S GIFT AND SOLDIERS YOUTH CHOIR, THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLOOD, DIR/MOTOR CITY PRAISE RECORDS
PURE-N-HEART, REVOLUTION: SAVING OUR YOUTH, MUSIC2CHANGEU
JADA REDMOND, “BROTHER”, 4RED MUSIC/MUSIC2CHANGEU
ROBYN, HE’S B4 ME, OAK TREE
CATEGORY #26
QUARTET OF THE YEAR
THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP, CELEBRATE, TYSCOT
THE HIGHWAY QC’S FEATURING SPENCER TAYLOR, THE GODFATHER, OPHIR GOSPEL/TBT MUSIC GROUP
THE HI-LITE JUNIORS, A NEW BEGINNING, DYNASTY PRODUCTION
THE NEW CHRISTIANAIRES, REMEMBER ME, CARTER CLASSIC RECORDS
CATEGORY #27
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
DEREK BLANKS, WORTH FIGHTING FOR (BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON), MOTOWN GOSPEL
DEREK BLANKS, HELP 2.0 (ERICA CAMPBELL), MY BLOCK/EONE MUSIC
ANNETTE REISCHL, UNSTOPPABLE (VASHAWN MITCHELL), MOTOWN GOSPEL
DENISE TROTMAN & CONNI TREANTEFELES, EVERYDAY JESUS (ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY), KEY OF A/TYSCOT
CATEGORY #28
PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR
TASHA COBBS, ONE PLACE LIVE, MOTOWN GOSPEL
ISRAEL & NEW BREED, COVERED ALIVE IN ASIA, RGM/NEW BREED/RCA INSPIRATION
JASON NELSON, JESUS REVEALED, RCA INSPIRATION
RICHARD SMALLWOOD WITH VISION, ANTHOLOGY LIVE, RCA INSPIRATION
GOSPEL RADIO OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
MAJOR MARKET OF THE YEAR
HEAVEN 97 – KHVN, DALLAS/FT. WORTH, CARMINA BARNETT
PRAISE 104.1 WPRS, WASHINGTON, DC, RON THOMPSON
WIGO AM 1570, ATLANTA, LARRY YOUNG
WPZE 102.5 FM, ATLANTA, LORI FLOWERS & DEREK HARPER
LARGE MARKET OF THE YEAR
95.7 HALLELUJAH FM – WHAL-FM, MEMPHIS, TRACY BETHEA
HEAVEN 600 – WCAO – AM, BALTIMORE, LEE MICHAELS
WFMI 100.9 FM, NORFOLK-VIRGINIA BEACH, MIKE CHANDLER
WPZR-FM PRAISE 102.7, DETROIT, NATE BELL & RANDI MYLES
MEDIUM MARKET OF THE YEAR
PRAISE 104.7 FM WPZZ 104.7, RICHMOND, REGINALD BAKER
THE LIGHT WNNL 103.9 FM, RALEIGH – DURHAM, JERRY SMITH
WAAW, AUGUSTA, BJ MURPHY
WXOK HEAVEN 1460 AM, BATON ROUGE, J’MICHAEL FRANCOIS
SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR
1300 AM KSYB, SHREVEPORT, RHONDA PHILLIPS-SANDERS
KRGN 98.5, KILLEEN-HARKER HEIGHTS, TX, RON GRACE
WFMV FM 95.3, COLUMBIA, SC, TONY “GEE” GREEN
WIMG 1300 AM, TRENTON, NJ, ED LONG
INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR
ALL NATIONS RADIO, ALLNATIONSRADIO.NET, BISHOP SAMUEL MCGILL III
BONNERFIDE RADIO, WWW.BONNERFIDERADIO.COM, GERARD BONNER
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