LISTEN: GMA New Music Friday Playlist
Are you following the GMA New Music Friday playlist? Every Friday we assemble a playlist of brand new songs from the Christian and Gospel community. Check it out on Spotify.
WATCH: Nominee Announcement for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards
TUNE IN Wednesday, August 9th at 10am CST on Facebook and YouTube to see who is nominated for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards! Check @GMADoveAwards for the live announcement as we celebrate all the amazing things our great artist community accomplished this year.
DON’T MISS IT: 20 Spots Left For The Dove Awards Music City Fan Experience
There are only TWENTY spots left for the 2023 Dove Awards Music City Fan Experience! Tickets available HERE.
TUNE IN: 2023 Stellar Awards
Tune in to the 2023 Stellar Awards on the Stellar Network Sunday, July 30th at 6, 8 & 10 PM ET. Watch special performances from Kierra Sheard Kelly, Dottie Peoples, Maranda Curtis, Kirk Franklin, Zacardi Cortez and many more! Pictured: Pastor Mike Jr. and Kierra Sheard Kelly
Essential Music Publishing Promotes Jamie Rodgers
Provident Entertainment’s publishing division, Essential Music Publishing, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Rodgers to Vice President. In her new role, Rodgers will lead the development of Essential Music Publishing’s staff and artist-writer roster as well as oversee the advancement and reach of their catalog.
Recording Academy revamps rules, places restrictions on artificial intelligence in music
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire @StacyBrownMedia The Grammy Awards have issued changes to address how artificial intelligence (AI) affects music. Among the revisions is a rule stating that only “human creators” are eligible to win the music industry’s highest honor. According to the Associated Press, under the newly released “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Protocols,” a
Thomas “Detour” Evans wins open call bid for Denver International Airport art installation
By Askya Alexander, Special to the AFRO Renowned muralist and painter Thomas “Detour” Evans will be leaving his mark on the Denver International Airport (DEN) with an awe-inspiring installation that seamlessly blends culture, diversity and vibrant storytelling. Known for his larger-than-life artwork, Evans’ latest masterpiece “It’s Not What You Take, It’s What You Bring Back,”
US-born Sarina Bolden now a Women’s World Cup star for the Philippines with winning goal
By JOE LISTER, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sarina Bolden rose above two defenders and headed the ball toward the goal. New Zealand keeper Victoria Esson bobbled and fumbled it as it crossed the goal line. Bolden pumped her fist as she sprinted to the sideline to celebrate with her teammates after scoring
Five Black mental health accounts to follow
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black Social media has made it easier than ever to access mental health education. In a matter of seconds, a quick search for “ways to manage anxiety” or “how to set boundaries” on Instagram or TikTok lands users face-to-face with licensed therapists. With a new platform on the scene —
Fierce advocate for Black press and social justice, Charles W. ‘Chuck’ Cherry II, dies at 66
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II, a prominent figure in the fight for social justice and a staunch supporter of the Black Press, has died. According to the Daytona Times, the retired attorney and publisher of the Daytona Times and the Florida Courier passed away on July 15, at