As we celebrate Gospel Heritage Month this September, Chevelle Franklyn joins an incredible lineup of artists for Gospel Heritage, the brilliant new project from Platoon.

The playlist features brand new music from: Sinach, Tim Godfrey, Bishop John Francis, Becca Folkes, Sarah Teibo, Volney Morgan, Lurine Cato, Juanita Francis, Sharyn and Isaiah Raymond.

The “No Foreign God” singer offers Testify, a gospel-reggae, praise and worship song that she’s performed all around the world but never recorded! With a lot of demand for the song to be made available on streaming platforms; it’s finally here!

Chevelle says: “Testify expresses Faith in God while waiting for the miracle. God is a God of timing, just when you think it’s over, He will turn it in your favor. That testimony you’ve been waiting for you will see it.”

Testify by Chevelle Franklyn is available on all streaming platforms as of Friday, September 2, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “TESTIFY”

Contemporary gospel artist Michael Stuckey has just shared a new single titled Living Water. The praise and worship song, along with its lyric video, was published on music platforms earlier in the week, on August 30th.

The release of Living Water comes ahead of Stuckey‘s Canadian concert, scheduled for Saturday, October 1st at House of Praise Tabernacle – 800 Arrow Road – in North York, Ontario.

Visually impaired singer, songwriter and musician, Blessing Offor, has released a new song called My Tribe. The upbeat track was shared with its lyric video on August 12th and it’s already getting a lot of attention from listeners of both gospel and secular music.

For those not familiar with Blessing Offor, he is best known as a contestant on season seven of NBC’s The Voice.

This month the online gospel and inspirational channel, YEA! TV, will be airing their monthly Word & Worship Experience on Friday, August 26th, starting at 4pm EST. They will feature the ministry of Reverend Funke Felix-Adejumo and Psalmist Jennifer Lewin.

It will broadcast live on all YEA! TV platforms and mobile app, which is available for free download on iOS and Android.

Jamaican born, American based business woman Andrea Stewart – who is also the founder and CEO of the motivational apparel line Think It Believe It Do It – has contracted inspirational singer Jodian Pantry to be one of the imprint’s official brand ambassador. The deal, which was finalized in early July, was immediately followed by a photoshoot showing Jodian modeling several pieces with the brand’s logo.

More than just clothing, Think It Believe It Do It, is all about empowering believers and achievers through fashion and inspiring stories. To that end, their signature design includes an eagle which represents strength, wisdom, tenacity, bravery and resilience.

In explaining why a company that operates out of Waterbury, Connecticut wanted a Jamaican public figure as its agent, Andrea said: “I think Jodian has embodied all the qualities of an eagle. I have watched her since she came on the scene as a little girl and she still impresses me. I have also seen her disappointments and I can thoroughly relate to them. I felt move to reach out to her because my brand TBD is all about empowerment, inspiration and encouragement.”

CLICK HERE TO VISIT “THINK IT BELIEVE IT DO IT” WEBSITE

The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham; and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.

Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett. The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages. Read the complete list of nominees here.

Voting for the final winners will run August 18th through August 25th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. A limited number of tickets are still available. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

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Gospel Touchdown – Season 3 will come to an end this Sunday, August 14, with finalists Adira Truthe, Jhadae Masters, Donica-Dennis Chambers, Yoshiko Clarke and Syvonia Lewis. The inspirational competition started with three judges: Jodian Pantry, Judith Gayle and Johnmark Wiggan; each selecting four singers from well over a hundred. The contestants are vying for a chance to win approximately $200,000 JMD in cash and prizes.

the consummation of season three will take place at Celebration Church – 1e Portmore Skating Rink – in St. Catherine (Jamaica). Producer Ragjhon Brown is opening up the finals to the public and it is absolutely free! That said, much like all the other episodes, this too will stream live online via Gospel Touchdown’s Facebook page, Instagram Live and YouTube channel. Starting time is 7pm.

Online viewers and in-person attendees will be treated to a special performance from the judges, as well as other established gospel ministers. Jodian Pantry, who’s currently one of the most in demand gospel singers in Jamaica, will not only be performing, but she will also be cheering on her team members Adira Truthe and Donica-Dennis Chambers.