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2015 'Wilson Idol' talent show to feature Evelyn Turrentine-Agee as special guest

By Libra Boyd
Gospel Music Fever

On September 19, sixteen talented Wilson area contestants will compete for the title of “Wilson Idol.”

Wilson’s got talent.  And the competitor whose talent rises to the top next Saturday will win a $1,000 cash prize, a part in the onstage production of the award-winning Mildred Summerville play “Spare the Rod,
Spoil the Child,” and an opportunity to perform for multi-Grammy winner, Pastor Shirley Caesar.

The special guest and judge for the talent show–now in its third year–is Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, who is dubbed “The Queen of Quartet” and is best known for her hit number, “God Did It.”  The Stellar Award winner and evangelist will be joined on the judges’ panel by Rod Lewis, Prophet Calvin Suggs, Rev. Glenda Murray-Kelly, Will Ellis, Bob Owens, Don’trell Barnes, and Wilson Idol’s producer Dr. Mildred Summerville.  

GMF’s Libra Boyd and Min. Justin Barbour will return this year as hosts for the evening.  GMF is also an event sponsor.

 

This year, for the first time, Wilson Idol will recognize three honorees as Tall One Outreach Ministries’ Champions.  During a pre-show, Bishop Eloise Sessoms, Sharetta Blackwell, and Min. Michael Boone will be recognized for standing tall in the Wilson community through excellence in leadership, integrity, and inspiration.The Wilson Idol talent competition is sponsored by Summerville Promotion and Production Company and Tall One Outreach Ministries to give residents of Wilson, NC (ages 10 and up)
an opportunity to showcase their talents in the areas of music, dance/step, and acting.


Event Details
3rd Annual Wilson Idol Talent Competition

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015
5 PM (doors open at 4)
Fike High School Auditorium
500 Harrison Drive
Wilson, NC 27893

Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door) and can be purchased at
Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Arts Council of Wilson, and from all
contestants.  For more information, contact Dr. Mildred Summerville at
252-230-2689.

Free concert features the Sensational Nightingales – Aug. 2

Musicals that feature gospel trailblazers are seldom free anymore, so here’s something worth putting on your Google calendar. 


The Sensational Nightingales will appear live in concert Sunday evening, August 2, 2015, at Roxboro Church of God.  The service begins at 6 PM, and the church is located at 1415 N. Main Street in Roxboro, NC.


An offering will be received during the service.


Also appearing will be James Dixon and Company, Kay Ferguson, and Lamont Logan of WSBV-1560 AM.  

The Gales have been on the gospel highway for more than seven decades.  “It’s Gonna Rain,” “Prodigal Son,” and “At the Meeting” remain among their most requested songs.

For more information, contact Rev. Barbara Dixon at 336-322-1959.

An Evening with Evangelist Dorothy Norwood and Pastor Shirley Caesar – April 19

Bishop F.C. Barnes named as 2015 inductee into NC Music Hall of Fame

Bishop F.C. Barnes is one of eight artists to be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame for 2015.

Bishop Barnes is recognized nationally for his homespun style of gospel music and particularly for his 1983 chart-topping hit with Rev. Janice Brown, “Rough Side of the Mountain.” The song boosted the duo’s album sales past 500,000 units.

The singer, songwriter, and preacher was also the founder Red Budd Holy Church, which he pastored for 52 years until his demise in 2011 (see “Bishop, singer, and patriarch Barnes has passed”).

The induction ceremony is set for October 15, 2015, at Gem Theater in Kannapolis, NC.  Tickets will go on sale this summer at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum.  Others in the 2015 class of inductees are Gerald Alston, Nappy Brown, Eric Church, The Fantastic Shakers, Warren Haynes, Chuck Jackson, and Jay Spell.

Update (10/14/15 at 8:17 PM) – As of the date and time noted, there are still a few tickets available for the induction ceremony.  Click here to purchase them online.

James Dixon to celebrate birthday with musical – April 4

James Dixon loves God and good gospel music–so much so that he’s going all out this year for his birthday and wants you to join him.

The former drummer for the Sensational Nightingales and current lead singer of James Dixon and Company invites you to his birthday musical which features The Joy Bells, Jennifer Baker, The Richardson Brothers, and others.

Saturday, April 4, 2015
6 PM
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
1012 East Hanover Road
Graham, NC
Free Admission (love offering will be taken)

Damon Little recovers from heart ailment, headlines concert at the Kirby – Nov. 29

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JT Productions in association with New Hope Person Missionary Baptist Church will present Damon Little in concert November 29, at 5 PM. The program will take place at the Kirby Civic Auditorium in Roxboro, NC. Tickets are $15 in advance (call 336-504-5936 or 919-824-8968) and $20 at the door.

Damon Little is known for his hit songs “You Can’t Straddle the Fence,” “Do Right,” and “Make A Way.” His current single is “Because of You” from the forthcoming CD Change of Heart.  Read GMF’s review of the single here: “Because of You” – Damon Little.

2014 'Wilson Idol' competition to feature Shirley Caesar as guest judge

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Now here’s a local competition with national flair.

On September 27, twenty-eight talented Wilson Idol hopefuls will vy for the chance to win $1000, a trophy, an appearance in the onstage production of award-winning Mildred Summerville play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child,” and an opportunity to perform for the Queen of Gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar.

Here’s the topper: Gospel’s queen will be there in person as guest judge.  The 11-time Grammy winner will be joined by fellow judges Dr. Brooksie Harrington, Calvin Suggs, Danny Howell, Lamont Hamilton, and Dr. Mildred Summerville.

GMF’s Libra Boyd and Justin Barbour will serve as the hosts for the evening.

The Wilson Idol talent show is sponsored by Summerville Promotion and Production Company to give residents of Wilson, NC (ages 10 and up) an opportunity to showcase their talents in the areas of solo music, band/group music, dance/step, and acting.  The first Wilson Idol competition was held last year, and the WTT Majestic Choir earned top prize.

Regarding the event’s purpose, Dr. Summerville expresses:

Wilson is where I was born and raised, giving it a special place in my heart. I have a great passion to reach out and save the youth through innovative ideas.  I believe that when children are given an opportunity to express themselves through performing arts they attend school more regularly, earn higher grades and test scores, have better social and communication skills, have better relationships with their parents, and have higher self-esteem.  My mission is to encourage all Wilson County students to stay in school (graduate) and to further their education or enroll in post-secondary [institutions]. Additionally, Wilson Idol is designed to bring unity in the community by building a solid arts foundation that will serve all ages and ethnicities through the performing arts. 

Event Details
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014
5pm (doors open at 4)
Fike High School Auditorium
500 Harrison Drive
Wilson, NC 27893

Tickets are $12 in advance ($17 at the door) and can be purchased at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Arts Council of Wilson, and from all contestants.  For more information, contact Dr. Mildred Summerville at 252-230-2689.   

Yancey Family Ministries presents ‘Giving God the Glory’ Gospel Explosion – July 26

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Read GMF’s review of featured artist Damion Murrill and Siloam’s current single here: “Kingdom Come” – Damion Murrill and Siloam

Annual Gospel Fashion/Dinner Show to benefit Duke Stroke Center – April 5

Joy Armour-Williams and A Touch of Joy Outreach Ministries, Inc. are calling on the community to come out and help bring awareness to, and raise money for, the Duke Stroke Center. 

4th Annual Gospel Fashion/Dinner Show
Saturday, April 5, 2014
6-10 PM (doors open at 5:30)

Campus Hill Community Center
2100 S. Alston Ave
Durham, NC
 
Tickets: Adults – $25; Children – $15; Under 5 – Free
Tickets may be purchased at www.atjomi.com.

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WNCU 90.7 FM’s Ryals invites you to Saturday Morning Jubilee – Nov. 30

This time around, Carolyn Pettiford-Ryals’ Sunday morning jubilee will be on Saturday.  That’s right, this Saturday, November 30, WNCU’s queen of gospel radio will host her popular morning sing-along—this time called “Saturday Morning Jubilee featuring the ‘Fancy Hats’ Parade”—at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church.  The church is located at 284 Young’s Chapel Church Road in Roxboro, NC, and the musical begins at 11am.

The Spiritual Lights of Rougemont, WNCU on-air personality Minister Carolyn Satterfield, Minister Brenda
Hunt-Moore, Val Hannah, Touch N Spirit, and the New Joylette Singers are scheduled to appear.

Carolyn is looking forward to seeing you there!