Bishop Paul S. Morton @ GMWA/GAG Press Conference

...Katrina...

From... The Belle Report

Now we are getting reports that Bishop Paul Morton’s church, Greater Saint Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church, Beacon Light Cathedral and Life Center Cathedral and many other church locations are all under water or are have major flooding problems.
To that end, Pastor Jerry Q. Parries, Max Siegel, Sheilah Belle, Gospel Today Magazine, The Belle Report and Verity Records are initiating efforts for our communities to pull together to help our brothers and sisters in the south. Our hope is to have gospel announcers, artists and churches host, fund raisers or benefits for this relief effort in their city.
All monies will be sent to Bishop Paul S. Morton to be distributed to the church communities and those in need in these locations.
For additional information call; Pastor Jerry Q. Parries at (504) 382-7598
Or e-mail us at JerryQii@yahoo.com

Look for more information, coming soon.

Contact Persons for area host cities already include:
Atlanta, GA: Darryl Lassister, DLL Entertainment
Orlando, FL: Pastor Jerry Q Parries, Christian Family Worship Center
Richmond, VA: Sheilah Belle, The Belle Report (804) 775-6990

Tye Tribbett & G.A. Backup Singer, Kenny Riddle Succumbs

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Kenny. We will miss him.

Much prayer and love to Tye Tribett and the GA family.

I am honored that I had he opportunity to photograph Tye & GA on several occasions.



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Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 5, 2005 at the Empowerment Church, 4217 - 4221 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 with Pastor Kenneth Robinson officiating. The viewing will convene at 8:30am, followed by the Home Going Celebration at 10:00am.

Donald Lawrence at the 35th Annual GAG Convention

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Bishop G.E. Patterson stops by (The Room) "GAG Annual Convention" Milwaukee, WI

Bishop Patterson stops by the Gospel Announcers Guild (GAG) meeting room. He thanked all the announcers for playing his record and briefly talked about his next project.


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Bishop G.E. Patterson - Featured - September 4th Issue of Newsweek Magazine

The September 4, 2005 Issue of Newsweek Magazine is entitled "Spirituality In America"

As you may know, Bishop G.E. Patterson, 65 years old, is the Bishop of one the largest growing church in America, the Churches of God In Christ (COGIC). Vist the official website: http://www.cogic.org

I have been a member of the COGIC all my life.

Read the article... click on the link below: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9024944/site/newsweek

Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole at GMWA/GAG Annual Convention

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Dorinda shares songs from her new album - scheduled released date: August 2005

On January 16, 2005, I attended the live recording at St. Agnes Baptist Church in Houston.

Check back for exclusive photos by Paulette Singleton of this event.

It's Ecclesia Again.... @ GMWA/GAG Annual Convention

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These ladies are Virginia's own...
You will hear more from them soon....

William Murphy @ 35th Annual GAG Convention

We call him

Mr. “Praise Is What I Do”

Look out for his new project:

The
William Murphy
PROJECT

ALL DAY

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Kerry F. Douglas - Publisher: Gospel Truth Magazine

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Gospel Truth Magazine (GTM) corporated sponsors of the GMWA/GAG 2005 Annual Convention.

GTM started in 1998. Today, GTM has grown into the largest publication of its kind reaching over 200,000 readers bi-monthly.

Through an agreement with Gospel Truth Magazine's (GTM) distributor, Gospel Truth Magazine beginning May 5, 2005 will expand it's current distribution from 400 to 1,800 Wal-Mart stores. Each store was carefully selected based upon a history of significant sales of Gospel Music and other urban based publications such as Vibe and Source Magazines. This expansion translates to an additional 100,000+ issues of GTM available to Wal-mart shoppers.

A comprehensive marketing and promotion plan has been put into place to ensure sell-through of the 100,000+ additional copies of GTM. The first being a ½ pallet display program with the capacity to hold 186 magazines will be executed in 386 Wal-marts with the highest propensity to reach the most African American customers.

Karen Clark Sheard - It's Not Over...Live From Detroit

Karen Clark Sheard performed at the GMWA/GAG Annual Convention
Milwaukee, WI... singing songs from her up coming project entitled: "It's Not Over"

Karen told the audience that her son, J. Drew II produced two of the tracks on this project.

Scheduled released date: January 2006.

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George Huff - from the American Idol TV Show

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George Huff sings a few songs from his upcoming album: "Miracles."
One of the songs that stuck with me from his performance at the 35th Annual GAG Convention in Milwaukee, WI was entitled "Bounce".

This is an album that you want to add to your collection.

The album is scheduled to be released in October 2005.

Yolanda Adams performs at GMWA/GAG Convention

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Ecclesia @ 38th Annual GMWA Convention

Another Virginia Moment... this 5 female member group had the opportuntity to showcase their gifts and talents among thousands during the Annual GMWA/GAG convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Yes! the represented well.

Their website: http://www.ecclesia5.com

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Earl Bynum wins the GMWA/GAG 2005 Horizon Award

Virginia was well represented at the GMWA Annual Convention. Our own Earl Bynum won the GMWA/GAG Horizon Award. The Horizon Award is given to an on-air announcer who has been on radio for more than five years. He has also gone beyond the call of duty and is truly deserving of this award. (From Sheliah Belle and the Belle Report)

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GMWA 2005 "Male" Gospel Treasure Search Winner

Meet Mr. William Demps
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The GMWA 2005 Gospel Treasure Search winner will be awarded the 2005 prize package, which includes: $2500 in cash, an Ad in Lisa Collins Gospel Music Industry Round Up; a Media Kit by PC Publications; Photo Package by Boaz Entertainment; Email blast by BlackGospelPromo.com; New Artist Showcase Appearance on Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel TV Show; Appearance at Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Conference; Appearance at COGIC Convocation; Inclusion of an original song on Gospel Truth Magazine’s CD Sampler; an Appearance at Bobby Cartwright’s Gospel Superfest; Appearance at Chicago’s Gospelfest; Appearance at Indiana Black Expo’s gospel show and Wardrobe Items from designer Panzi.

VA - GAG 2nd Anniversary - September 15th - 17th

The Virginia Chapter of the Gospel Announcers Guild (VA GAG) is getting ready for its 2nd Anniversary. Slated for September 15, 16, and 17th The Crown Plaza Hotel, 555 East Canel Street, Richmond, VA will serve as the host hotel. The VA GAG is currently accepting applications from anyone interested in performing on the nightly musical showcases and during the Praise Breaks. For more information on how to perform during the Anniversary, contact the Event Coordinator, Sheilah Belle at (804) 775-6990 or Ed Stephens at (804) 347-0747. For performance applications go to http://www.gmwa-vagag.info/. To reserve your hotel room today, call (804) 788-0900 or just go to www.Gospelfruits.com and click on Links.

Official Photographer for this event is National Photographer: Paulette Singleton... website: visit us - http://www.saintsinpraise.com/.

GMWA 2005 - 38th Annual National Convention

Sunday, August 14, 2005

The Communion & Consecration service took place at the Midwest Airlines Center.

Lucinda Moore shared a medley of songs during her Sermonic Solo just prior to the message which was deliverd by: Elder Willie James Campbell, Pastor, St. James COGIC, Chicago, Ill.

Later during the day, I attended the gospel showcase sponsored by: Gospel Truth Magazine.

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The Biggest Wedding In Gospel Music History 

GMWA - Schedule Info - NYCU

AUGUST IT'S GMWA INFO....

6 – 13 National Convention of Gospel Choirs and
Choruses (Dorsey convention) The Rosen Plaza,
Orlando, Florida

14 – 19 Gospel Music Workshop Of America Convention
Hilton Hotel (Milwaukee City Center) is the headquarters hotel
and houses some convention activities and youth classes.
GMWA 2005 HIGHLIGHTS: KICK OFF SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2005

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Early Morning Service
Midwest Airlines Center
1st Floor Ballroom

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open
Exhibit Hall A & B
Midwest Airlines Center

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SGN The Light and Integrity Records Present Preliminary
Round One 2005 GMWA Gospel Treasure Search Competition
Male and Female Vocalist compete for cash, career
development prizes and the coveted title.
Ed Smith Memorial Exhibit Hall Stage
Exhibit Hall A & B

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Gospel Truth Magazine/World Wide Music Group

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Milwaukee GAG Affiliate-Guild Welcomes Reception
Saluting the National Gospel Announcers Guild 35th
Anniversary 1970-2005 Regency Ballroom Hyatt Hotel

9:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT EVANGELISTIC SERVICE
HILTON MILWAUKEE CITY CENTER
Wright Ballroom A-B

12:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
THE 2005 CORPORATE SPONSOR – NATIONAL
ARTISTS KICK-OFF SALUTE TO THE GMWA
Hosted By: Yolanda Adams & Richard Smallwood
With special performances by: Lashun Pace, Dr Charles
G. Hayes & The Warriors, VanessaBell-Armstrong,
Reverend Timothy Wright, Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah
Walker and Reverend Daryl Coley .

For the entire schedule log on to www.gmwa.org.

GMWA Registration RECEIPT ... TAKE IT TO GMWA

Check back daily for news and updates....

Your information GMWA-Blog Spot.... BELOW IS THE EMAIL MESSAGE SENT OUT TODAY (8/12/05)

ATTENTION ALL VA GAG!!

Seriously!

I (The Belle) just got off the phone with Ed Stephens. He said he received a letter from Bishop Sam Williams on yesterday (Tuesday) that stated the following:

In order to pick up your GAG bag, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN GAG REGISTRATION RECEIPT, that was mailed out last week.
(Read it again!)

To that end, for myself or Beverly to pick up your bags for you, you will need to forward me or Beverly a copy of your GAG REGISTRATION RECEIPT, or simply pick up the bag yourself. The later will probably be your best bet at this late stage in the game. The pick up on site location is the Pier Marquette Room, 2nd Floor, Hyatt Hotel. Pre-registration will be in the Cloak Room 2nd floor Hyatt.

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO ANYONE YOU KNOW IN GAG, WHO IS PLANNING ON ATTENDING.

GMWA History - NYCU

GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP OF AMERICA FAST FACTS·

Founded by the late Rev. James Cleveland· Bishop Albert Jamison currently serves as Chairman of the Board· The largest artistic organization of its kind with more than 185 active chapters in the United States, United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe and Asia· Active membership of approximately 75,000 includes professional and amateur gospel vocalists, instrumentalists, composers, arrangers, directors and producers· About 75 percent of the recordings on Billboard Magazine’s gospel charts are written, arranged, produced and/or performed by GMWA members.

GMWA ANNUAL CONVENTION FACTS·

First convened in Detroit in 1968 · Begins the second Sunday in August each year· Includes an Academic Division that offers more than 160 classes, workshops and seminars that are accepted in several states for undergraduate, graduate or continuing education credits· National Mass Choir is made up of 2,000 to 3,000 vocalists from chapters around the world and produces a new recording at each convention after only 16 hours of rehearsal· New recordings also are produced annually by the GMWA Women of Worship (women’s chorus), Men of Promise (men’s chorus) and Youth Division Choir· Convention registrants average 15,000 each year with an additional 3,000 to 5,000 guests from the host community who attend daily worship services and evening concerts during the week-long convention.

REV. JAMES CLEVELAND FACTS·

Born December 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL· First sang under the direction of the “Father of Gospel Music,” Thomas A. Dorsey· Performed with renowned artists including the Caravans, Thorn Gospel Singers, Mahalia Jackson, the Gospel All Stars, the Meditation Singers, the Cleveland Singers, Jessy Dixon, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight· First smash hit was “The Love of God” with the Voices of Tabernacle of Detroit· Classic “Peace Be Still” was recorded in 1962 with the Angelic Choir of Nutley, NJ· Served as musical consultant for the television series “Roots” and many other film, TV and stage productions· Credited with writing, arranging, producing and/or recording more than 450 songs· Founder and pastor of the Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles· Received four Grammy awards and the NAACP Image award· Became the first ordained minister to receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in 1981·

Died February 9, 1991 in Los Angeles, CA============================

Greetings 

VA GAG Information - NYCU

In order to pick up your GAG bag, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR GAG REGISTRATION RECEIPT, that was mailed out last week.

Saintsinpraise.com at GMWA

The latest from our Virginia Gospel Announcers Guild (VA GAG) members as they prepare to go to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the Annual National Convention of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), ongoing from August 13-19th, 2005.