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Official Video – “Mighty GOD” – Deacon Authority
“Mighty GOD”
Deacon Authority
From the upcoming CD, Mighty GOD (Available December 2012)
One look at the “Mighty GOD” official video, and you’ll see that Deacon Authority goes hard reppin’ the power of the God and the kingdom dominion He’s given His people.
Deacon Authority, whose real name is Cedric Hester, recorded the official video for the single from his forthcoming album of the same name in his hometown of Roxboro, NC, making use of some of the small town’s well known landmarks. The video is produced by Cool Cannon Films and Media Lane Photography.
Deacon Authority was ordained a deacon in 2000, at Favoured Ministries.
Eunice Wright resumes music career after medical hiatus
After a three-month hiatus for medical reasons, Eunice Wright has resumed her music ministry and travel schedule. In June, GMF reported that Wright was putting her music career on hold to donate a kidney to her 19 year-old son Tony, who had been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease. She made her first appearance since the procedure Sunday, September 23, at Crossroad Christian Church in Delaware for its Annual Founder’s Day.
“My son is progressing wonderfully!” says
Wright. “As for me, I’ve made some healthy lifestyle changes, lost more
than 50 pounds, and I’m in the best physical health I’ve experienced in a
very long time!”
Wright. “As for me, I’ve made some healthy lifestyle changes, lost more
than 50 pounds, and I’m in the best physical health I’ve experienced in a
very long time!”
She adds, “I am grateful to God for the things that
He’s done, and I’m grateful for all of the love and support we have
received while we were recovering. It means so much to me to know others
truly care, and I thank you all so very much. Your prayers, well
wishes, emails, Facebook posts and messages, and labors of love will
never be forgotten!”
“I Call Him Mine” – Daphney Hilton
“I Call Him Mine”
From the famous Caravans’ catalog, contemporary gospel singer Daphney Hilton revisits the James Herndon-penned pearl “I Call Him Mine.”
Dedicating the tune to her mother, who sang it to her as a child, the Atlanta-based singer and minister arouses the traditional number with her sultry contralto atop rich, multi-layered background vocals.
Hilton knows just how to finesse “I Call Him Mine,” presenting it as a fine cover of the sweet love song the Caravans introduced nearly 50 years ago.
“I Trust In God” – The Frierson Brothers
“I Trust In God”
The Frierson Brothers retrieve the lyrics of a sacred hymn and, with a contemporary edge, render a heartfelt delivery of “I Trust In God” (also known to many as “My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me”).
The chord progressions delve into complexity at times, but the message remains both simple and reassuring: “…come what may, from day to day, My Heav’nly Father watches over me.”
The Frierson Brothers will soon release the group’s second CD. The first, Over There, was produced by Derrick Lee and released in 2007. Just the year prior, in 2006, the brothers were featured in a series of performances at The House of Blues Gospel Brunch in Atlantic City, NJ.
Marvin Sapp’s New Reality Show – Sneak Peek (Pt. 2)
Marvin Sapp’s reality show is currently titled Marvin Sapp: Single Dad and may air this fall, though there’s still some network shopping going on, apparently.
Mary Mary, Kim Burrell, Marvin Sapp…who’ll be next on the gospel reality show circuit? Karen Clark-Sheard? Bishop T.D. Jakes? Time will most certainly tell.
Rev. Benjamin Cone, Jr., minister and recording artist, passes
Jackson, MS (September 18, 2012) – It is with heavy hearts and treasured memories that Malaco Music Group announces the passing of beloved minister and gospel recording artist Rev. Benjamin Cone, Jr. He died peacefully at his home in Jackson, MS on Sunday, September 16, 2012, after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA on September 28, 1937, Rev. Cone moved to Mississippi in 1973. As fate would have it, he would meet and develop a friendship with Frank Williams, legendary gospel singer, songwriter, producer and Malaco Gospel Division Director. Frank would share his vision for a statewide gospel choir and invite Rev. Cone to become one of its founding members in 1988. He agreed to become the choir’s spiritual director with one stipulation: the choir would not just sing about the Lord, but extend an invitation of discipleship on every recording and at every the concert. Frank also agreed, and the rest is history. He faithfully served the choir for 25 years.
Although he was known for his thunderous voice and the iconic sermonette “The Birds,” it was the sermonette “It was Worth It All” from their recording Not By Might that sums up who and what he was. This art imitating life story took place in the Mississippi Baptist Hospital Medical Center, where Rev. Cone was recovering from prostate cancer surgery. While having his vitals checked by the overnight nurse, he noticed that she seemed troubled. After talking to her for a while and gaining her confidence, he discovered that she did not have a relationship with the Lord. It was there in the hospital recovery room, that he would lead her to the Lord, and subsequently be prompted to say, “It was worth my getting prostate cancer, that the nurse might get the Lord–‘It Was Worth It All.'”
Rev. Cone was an artist in his own right, having released six CDs with Malaco Records. His uniqueness was to simply translate God’s good news into a thunder-voiced language that impacted the hearts and minds of those blessed to hear him.
According to Malaco’s President Tommy Couch, Jr., “He was a deeply religious man who always found God’s blessings in every situation. Upon hearing of the tornado destroying Malaco, Rev. Cone commented, ‘No one was hurt and you had good insurance….the Lord wanted Malaco to have a new building.’ Rev. Cone was present to bless the new offices at Malaco before the re-opening. He told us, ‘Every disappointment is an appointment with the Lord.’ We will truly miss Rev. Cone and his wisdom and love for our Lord.”
He leaves to cherish his memory a dedicated wife of 53 years, Louise Dixon Cone; five children, Marjorie Cone, Brenda Raiford, Danny James Cone, Benjamin Cone, III, and Audrey Cone Thompson; and one grandchild, Christian Cone.
Homegoing services will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 11 AM at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 5708 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeover Memorial Funeral Home, 1525 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS. Viewing will take place on Friday, September 21, 2012, from 1 to 7 PM.
Former Pretty Ricky member J. Long drops mixtape today
HOUSTON, TX – J. Long, new Christian Hip Hop artist (formerly of platinum selling group Pretty Ricky) releases his first Christian Hip Hop mixtape today entitled R&B (Redeemed & Blessed). J. Long is a born again Christian and no longer performs secular music, but now walks a journey with what he says is his calling.
Growing up in church, J. Long played the piano, drums and other instruments and is ready for the world to see him in a new light. This gifted singer, songwriter, producer, actor and businessman still continues to make his mark in the ever so competitive music industry.
With months of preparation for his transition, J. Long has participated in several high profile interviews and made promotional appearances at the 2012 BET Awards and at the annual Gospel Music Workshop of America in Nashville. These appearances, interviews and features are guaranteed to heighten his name in the christian/gospel music industry.
J. Long recently released his first Christian single’s music video “Shake the Devil Off,” an uptempo feel-good tune encouraging listeners to take authority over the enemy.
The mixtape R&B (Redeemed & Blessed) is available via www.jfammusic.com. Physical orders can be placed online at the same website for $5. For the latest on J. Long, follow him on twitter @jlongjam and www.facebook.com/JLongMusic.
E4:13 Live DVD Recording – Nov. 17, 2012
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Presented by the Musbo Company in collaboration with Gospel Music Fever,
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November 17, 2012 @ 5 PM CST
Cullen Baptist Church – Houston, TX
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‘The Mario Brown Project’ set to drop Sept. 4
BOSTON, MA, August 30, 2012 – Fresh off the McDonald’s Inspiration of Gospel Tour, newcomer Mario Brown is set to release his new album The Mario Brown Project on September 4, 2012, on F. Hammond Family/Bronx Bridge Entertainment Inc.
“This is such a blessing. I look forward to what God has in store for me,” says Mario Brown.
“Mario Brown’s single ‘Glory’ is climbing the radio charts every week,” says Santiago Cook-Brown of Bronx Bridge Entertainment. “We are looking forward to the release.”
Fred Hammond comments, “Mario is a wonderful artist and songwriter. I expect good things to come his way.”
The Mario Brown Project can be pre-ordered on iTunes.