Power of Gospel Radio

Rev. Cornell Jones!

powerofgospel — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:58:58 +0000

Pittsburgh Pastor Cornel Jones takes fight to the streets to save a historic Pittsburgh cummunity organization! Urban Youth Action- created by Jones' father has over 25,ooo alumni and has been around for over 45 years.

New Website

powerofgospel — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:23:29 +0000

Hi everyone! We have just flipped to a new website and are in the process of making changes, updating content and adding new features! Please take a look around and let us know what you think! We hope to have more good stuff for you coming up in the near future. Thanks for all of your support!

James Fortune

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:57:04 +0000

James Fortune is a gospel music singer. He is a graduate of Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas, and attended Cal State Northridge. He is the choir director at Higher Dimension Church in SW Houston, TX. Higher Dimension church was organized on January 23, 1999 at Judy Bush Elementary School. Under the leadership of Pastor Terrance Johnson, Higher D has grown from 29 members in 1999 to more than 12,000 with 10 operative lead ministries and a host of sub-ministries that cater the needs of kids, youth, men, women, couples and singles.

James Fortune & FIYA’s highly anticipated debut CD, “You Survived” was released in September 2004. He was honored at the 19th annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards for his hit single “You Survived” off the same album. “You Survived” also peaked as the #2 most played Gospel song in the country and has remained in the Top 7 for thfvbxe last 3 years. The radio single, “God Can” features Micah Stampley and upcoming gospel artist Zacardi Cortez. James Fortune received a 2006 ASCAP Writers Award for “You Survived” alongside some of music’s finest like L.L. Cool J., Mary Mary, and Ciara. FIYA has been nominated four years in a row for the Texas Gospel Youth & Young Adult Choir of the year. They have been featured on Eric Carrington’s album, “Soar”.

James Fortune and F.I.Y.A.’s sophomore projecn Black Smoke Music World Wide (formerly World Wide), “The Transformation”, was .released January 22, 2008. The first single “I Trust You” is dominating Gospel radio with 25 weeks straight at #1 and counting. Because of its crossover appeal, “I Trust You” is # 30 on Urban AC charts and #1 at WBLS in New York City, Urban AC’s # 1 station in the U.S.

James Fortune has taken the initiative and believes his mission is to draw lost souls to Christ, encourage you to share in Christ’s unconditional love and peace, and live a life free from bondage and strongholds in God’s abundance according to John 10:10. Because of his calling, Fortune constantly writes ballads and Sunday morning worship songs, collaborates with stellar producers and songwriters, and creates music complete with life transforming principles.

Shirley Ann Caesar

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:54:47 +0000

Shirley Ann Caesar is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned six decades. A multi-award winning artist, with eleven Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards to her credit, she is known as “First Lady of gospel”.

Beginning recording at the age of 13 in 1951,Shirley Caesar has released over forty albums, exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2 and Born to Sing: Mama 3.

Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has won or received 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 1 RIAA gold certification, an Essence Award, McDonald’s Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. According to Soundscan, she has sold 2.2 million albums since 1991. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.

Marvin Sapp

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:53:59 +0000

Pastor Marvin Louis Sapp is an American Gospel music singer-songwriter who recorded with the group Commissioned during the 1990s before beginning a record-breaking solo career. Sapp is also the Founder and Senior pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Clark Sisters

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:52:56 +0000

Detroit has birthed some of the greatest singers in the world: Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Vanessa Bell- Armstrong, The Winans family and many others but there is something about The Clark Sisters – Jacky, Twinkie, Dorinda and Karen (sister Denise left the group in the mid 80′s). The Clark Sisters have spent the last three decades singing, preaching, evangelizing, and teaching the word of God across the country and abroad.

Carrying on the legacy of their mother the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a gospel legend in her own right who received three gold records during her musical career, they have influenced a countless number of musical artists in the fields of gospel, pop, rhythm and blues, jazz and hip hop. Their inimitable style has been much imitated in nearly every R & B wail, pop moan, and gospel lick but their singular uniqueness remains untouched.

Mary Mary

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:46:21 +0000

Fearless. That one word eloquently captures the creative spirit of groundbreaking duo Mary Mary. Ever since siblings Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell broke through in 2000 with the pioneering crossover hit “Shackles (Praise You),” the chart-topping sister act has never wavered from defying convention to fulfill its mission: sending uplifting messages through music and words that are relatable to everyone.

Kirk Franklin

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:37:21 +0000

Kirk Dwayne Franklin is an American Gospel music singer and author, and is most notably known as the leader of urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God’s Property and One Nation Crew (1NC).

Israel Houghton

powerofgospel — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:34:55 +0000

Israel Houghton is an American Christian singer and worship leader, mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music that fuses elements from gospel, jazz and rock. Houghton is usually credited as Israel & New Breed and currently signed to Integrity Music. Houghton is a worship leader at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. “All Around” is on the Digital Praise PC game Guitar Praise.

He has been graced with two gold-selling albums, six Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Award, and four Grammy® Awards—for “Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album” for The Power of One, “Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album” for A Deeper Level, “Best Traditional Gospel Album” for Alive In South Africa, and “Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album” for Love God, Love People.

Review: DeWayne Woods “My Life’s Lyric”

pghpowergospel — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:24:51 +0000

DeWayne Woods set a high standard when he made his debut on the gospel scene with the 2007 hit “let Go.”

He was deemed as the “next big thing” among his gospel peers, collecting three Stellar Awards and one Dove Award.

Now, Woods is back with his sophomore album, “My Life’s Lyric,” and he doesn’t disappoint. He shows versatility as a vocalist, completely switching gears from upbeat spirit-filled tracks like “Living On The Top” and “Good Times” to soul-touching ballads such as “It Might Be Hope” and “I Won’t Be Afraid.”