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WOW Gospel 2014
''WOW Gospel 2014'' is the seventeenth album in the WOW Gospel series. Motown Gospel, RCA Inspiration, Word Records, and Curb Records Curb Records (also known as Asylum-Curb and formerly known as MCG Curb) is an American record label started by Mike Curb, originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963. From 1969 to 1973, Curb merged with MGM Records where Curb served as President of ... released the album on February 4, 2014. The album has sold 116,000 copies in the US as of February 2015. Track listing Charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Wow Gospel 2014 2014 compilation albums Gospel compilation albums WOW series albums Christian music compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music. It was formed by those affected by the 1960s Jesus movement revival who began to express themselves in other styles of popular music, beyond the church music of hymns, gospel and Southern gospel music that was prevalent in the church at the time. Initially referred to as Jesus music, today, the term is typically used to refer to pop, but also includes rock, alternative rock, hip hop, metal, contemporary worship, punk, hardcore punk, latin, EDM, R&B-influenced gospel and country styles. It has representation on several music charts including '' Billboard''s Christian Albums, Christian Songs, Hot Christian AC (Adult Contemporary), Christian CHR, Soft AC/Inspirational and Christian Digital Songs as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Frazier (producer)
Calvin H. Frazier (February 16, 1915 – September 23, 1972) was an American Detroit blues and country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Despite leaving a fragmented recording history, both as a singer and guitarist, Frazier was an associate of Robert Johnson, and recorded alongside Johnny Shines, Sampson Pittman, T.J. Fowler, Alberta Adams, Jimmy Milner, Baby Boy Warren, Boogie Woogie Red, and latterly Washboard Willie. His early work was recorded by the Library of Congress (now preserved by the National Recording Registry) prior to the outbreak of World War II, although his more commercial period took place between 1949 and 1956. Biography Frazier was born in Osceola, Arkansas. He initially performed with his brothers. Befriending Johnny Shines, in 1930 they travelled together to Helena, Arkansas, where they met Robert Johnson. The trio moved on to Detroit, Michigan, with Frazier bringing his wife, Gussie Mae, and their children. Here they performed hymns on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WOW Gospel 2013
''WOW Gospel 2013'' is a gospel music compilation album from the award-winning WOW series. Released on January 29, 2013, the double CD album features thirty contemporary gospel hits. The album cover pay tribute to Atlanta, Georgia, and it is second ''WOW Gospel'' album to do so ('' WOW Gospel 2007'' is the first). The second Atlanta tribute is based on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr. The album topped out at #1 on the ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums chart and #43 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Track listing Disc one #I Smile - Kirk Franklin - 4:58 #Testimony - Anthony Brown and group therAPy - 4:18 #Hold On - James Fortune and Fiyah featuring Monica and Fred Hammond - 5:18 #It's Not Over (When God's In It) - Israel and New Breed - 6:13 #Turning Around for Me - VaShawn Mitchell - 4:55 #Chances - Isaac Carree - 4:22 #Good and Bad - J. Moss - 4:51 #Indescribable - Kierra Sheard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaph Ward
Asaph Alexander Ward is an American gospel music record producer. Background Ward came to the forefront of the gospel music industry as producer of the groundbreaking 1998 album ''Everlasting Life'' for gospel jazz singer Kim Burrell. Since then, Ward has also produced the self-titled debut of Dorinda Clark Cole, as well as the recent 2004 release from Twinkie Clark, ''Home Once Again: Live in Detroit''. Ward also produced 2 tracks on Smokie Norful's 2004 Grammy-winning ''nothing without You'' album. Asaph's wife Miranda co-writes and collaborates on many of the projects for their joint company Miralex Entertainment. Production credits * Mary J. Blige: "The First Noel (feat. The Clark Sisters)" (Verve, 2013) * Kim Burrell: ''The Love Album'' (Shanachie, 2011) * The Clark Sisters: ''A Clark Family Christmas '' (Karew Records, 2009) * Coko: "Endow Me (featuring Fantasia, Faith Evans, and Lil' Mo)" (Light/Artemis, 2006) * Kim Burrell: ''Everlasting Life'' (Tommy Boy Gospel, 1998) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tye Tribbett
Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He is choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for 'Greater Anointing.')Monger, James ChristopherTye Tribbett Biography, AllMusic. Retrieved August 15, 2011 Biography Tribbett was born on January 26, 1976, in Camden, New Jersey. He was raised in an Apostolic Pentecostal church in Camden, New Jersey. His father is Bishop Thomas Tyrone Tribbett, a former pastor, and his mother is Neicy Tribbett, a minister as well as a disc jockey in the Philadelphia and New York area. He toured with Faith Hill in 2000, leading to work with Will Smith, Usher, Don Henley, Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harmony Samuels
Harmony David Samuels (born 16 May 1980), also known as H-Money, is an English record producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He has produced a multitude of hits for artists such as Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, Chip, Ciara, Fantasia, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and more. Background Harmony Samuels was born 16 May 1980 in Tottenham, London to Nigerian parents. When he was 4 he taught himself how to play the piano and bass while playing for his church. He had become his church's musical director at the age of 12. It was at the age of 14 that he decided to become a music producer. Music career Samuels' production career began in the UK, where he worked with some of the most relevant artists in the music scene including Chipmunk, Alesha Dixon, and Craig David. He then moved to Los Angeles after he caught the attention of producer Rodney Jerkins. After transitioning to L.A. he continued to build on his career by wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Nelson (singer)
Jonathan Andrew Nelson (born November 10, 1974) is an American gospel singer and songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland. Career Nelson was born in Baltimore, Maryland to James Nelson, a pastor at the Greater Bethlehem Temple Church, and his wife Bessie Nelson. He studied at the Baltimore School for the Arts and Morgan State University. During a performance of Karen Clark-Sheard at his church, Nelson and his friends served as backup singers. After that, they continued to practice and sing together under the stage name 'Purpose'. After some time, Purpose released an independent album which included the song "Healed", written by Nelson. In 2000, Nelson met Donald Lawrence, a Grammy-nominated choir leader, at a workshop on Washington, D.C. Lawrence heard the song "Healed" and asked Nelson for permission to record the song. The song became a gospel hit in 2005, and Nelson won the Stellar Award as Songwriter of the Year in 2006. Nelson also met producer Troy Sneed, who had hear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Nelson (musician)
Bishop Jason Albert Nelson (born November 10, 1974) is an American urban contemporary gospel artist and musician. He started his music career, in 2005, with the release of, ''I Shall Live'', by Jaelyn Son Records. His second album, ''Place of Worship'', was released in 2008. The first album with a major label, ''Shifting the Atmosphere'', with Verity Records, was released in 2012, and this charted on two '' Billboard'' charts The ''Billboard'' 200 and the Top Gospel Albums. His second album with a major label, ''Jesus Revealed'', with RCA Inspiration, was released in 2015, which this charted on the two aforementioned charts. Early life Nelson was born on November 10, 1974, as Jason Aaron Nelson, Work ID No. 391184191 ISWC No. T0718866682 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop James D. Nelson Sr., who was the pastor at the Greater Bethlehem Temple Church from 1977 until 2007, and Sister Bessie, and he was born just moments after his twin brother Jonathan Nelson. He has an older brot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VaShawn Mitchell
VaShawn Mitchell (born November 19, 1976) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Smokie Norful. Early life Born and raised in Harvey, Illinois, Mitchell graduated from Thornton High School and earned a degree in psychology. Career Mitchell began working with mentor Lonnie Hunter at St. Mark Baptist Church. At age 20, Mitchell's musical potential was noticed by Bishop Larry Trotter and he was hired as the Minister of Music at Chicago's Sweet Holy Spirit Church. As minister of music he was responsible for every aspect of the department. He went on to produce what have become some of the most noted selections in the African American church ''Don't Last'' and ''My Worship Is For Real''. VaShawn also produced and released his first solo project entitled, ''So Satisfied''. As a songwriter, Mitchell has penned hits for Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William McDowell (musician)
William David McDowell (born August 31, 1976) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2009, with the release of, ''As We Worship'', by Entertainment One Music. This album would chart on three Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' charts Top Gospel Albums, Gospel Albums, Independent Albums and Top Heatseekers, Heatseekers Albums. His second album, ''Arise'', was released in 2011 with Entertainment One. The album charted three ''Billboard'' charts again, this time Billboard 200, The ''Billboard'' 200, Gospel Albums and Independent Albums. His third album, ''Withholding Nothing'', was released in 2013, with Entertainment One. This album would chart on three charts The ''Billboard'' 200, Gospel Albums, and Independent Albums. He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, for his third album. Early life McDowell was born in Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 31, 1976, as William David McDowell. Work ID No. 883677982 ISWC No. T9113058756 His father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Lawrence
Donald Lawrence (born May 4, 1961, Gastonia, North Carolina) is an American gospel music songwriter, record producer and artist. He is best known for his Grammy Award-nominated songs "The Blessing of Abraham" and "Encourage Yourself". He studied at Cincinnati Conservatory, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in music. He has received multiple Grammy and Stellar Award honors and served as vocal coach to the R&B group En Vogue, was the musical director for Stephanie Mills, songwriter for The Clark Sisters, and collaborator with a host of artists including Peabo Bryson, Kirk Franklin, Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, and Mary J. Blige. Biography Lawrence took on The Tri-City Singers after a friend vacated his position as musical director. (The three cities that The Tri-City Singers come from are Spartanburg, SC, Gastonia, NC, and Charlotte, NC.) The group debuted in 1993 with ''A Songwriter's Point Of View'' on a then-brand-new independent record label called Gospo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney Roy Jerkins (born July 29, 1977), also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has collaborated with a broad range of popular artists. Jerkins has won multiple Grammy Awards. Among his most successful productions are " The Boy Is Mine" and " What About Us?" by Brandy, " I Can Love You" and "Enough Cryin" by Mary J. Blige, " Daydreamin'" by Tatyana Ali, "Angel of Mine" by Monica, "It's Not Right but It's Okay" by Whitney Houston, "Say My Name" and "Cater 2 U" by Destiny's Child, "If You Had My Love" by Jennifer Lopez, "He Wasn't Man Enough" by Toni Braxton, "You Rock My World" by Michael Jackson, " One Wish" by Ray J, "Déjà Vu" by Beyoncé, "Telephone" by Lady Gaga, and " As Long as You Love Me" by Justin Bieber. Early life Jerkins' father, Frederick, is an Evangelical pastor and his mother was an housekeeper. Jerkins began playing piano at age five. He would follow his brother and father, who both played at church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
