Unified Praise!

Unified Praise is a gospel gathering that will feature Stellar Award winner Titus Showers, Sunday Best winner Crystal Aiken, gospel chart-topping JOKIA, Dallas sensation CeCe Godbolt, and Levollois Hamilton, along with Destiny World Outreach Center and Liberty Christian Center Praise Teams.

The gathering will take place on Friday, February 21st, at Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center—810 N Main Street—in Belton, Texas. Running time is 7:00 PM–9:30 PM. Click here for additional information and tickets.

New Date For ERSA Sing-Spiration

ERSA Sing-Spiration, which was scheduled for Sunday, February 16 at Gordon Town Square in St. Andrew, Jamaica, has been postponed. Although a reason was not given for the deferment, Juliet Holness, Jamaica’s Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, has stated that it will now be staged one week later, on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

All previously confirmed performers remain: Levy’s Heritage, Humble, Miguel, Roy Rayon, and the ERSA Choir. This event is being presented by Juliet Holness in collaboration with CHASE (Culture, Health, Sports, Education Fund). It will start at 5pm local time.

Gospel Celebration 2025

Southeast Hope Assembly in Calgary, Alberta, continues to transform lives through Christ. They are inviting everyone to join them on Saturday, March 15, for ‘Gospel Celebration 2025,’ a praise and worship gathering on the church grounds.

It will be headlined by Marvia Providence, who will share the stage with the One Time Choir, Psalmist Rex Nwafe Jokwu, and Psalmist Roxann Gallimore Ivy. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

KOKA’s 75th Anniversary

KOKA, one of the longest broadcasting urban stations serving the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area, will be celebrating their 75th anniversary on Monday, March 17, 2025. The festivities will be presented at Morning Star Baptist Church—5340 Jewella Avenue—in Shreveport.

An impressive list of artists and public figures will be on hand to support the network that has supported them. Confirmed are Byron Cage, Jokia, Martha Munizzi, Last Call, JaKalyn Carr, Semaje, Shelby 5, Lisa Knowles-Smith, and that is just to name a few. Get tickets here.

A Special Tribute To Walter Hawkins & The Love Alive Recordings

Walter Lee Hawkins was such an influential figure in urban contemporary gospel music that even in 2025, many years after his passing, his message and work continue to have an impact. That said, there will be a ‘Special Tribute to Walter Hawkins & The Love Alive Recordings’ at Greater Imani Church (3824 Austin Peay Hwy) in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, March 28.

Pastor Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, B. Slade, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Nakitta Foxx, Yolanda Marant, and Shontelle Norman-Beatty are all confirmed. Tickets are available on childrensing.net.

Caribbean Sunshine Bakery Will Host Benefit Concert For Lt. Stitchie

On Saturday, February 22nd, Caribbean Sunshine Bakery will host a benefit concert for gospel-dancehall artist Lt. Stitchie, who suffered a severe brain hemorrhage last year and is now receiving rehabilitative care. Since his wife, Sophia Laing, shared the news, there have been several events staged to raise funds to offset his medical costs.

The aforementioned concert will be held at the Majestic Event Center (801 John Young Pkwy) in Orlando, Florida. Among the performers will be gospel recording artist Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, reggae giants Third World, Ernie Smith, and Ed Robinson, as well as veteran dancehall artists Mr. Vegas and Lady G. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

‘All Star Night Of Worship’ With James Fortune, Deitrick Haddon & Others

There will be an All Star Night of Worship a few days before the 2025 All-Star Game. It will be staged at 3 Crosses Church (20600 John Drive) in Castro Valley, California on Thursday, February 13, from 7-10pm PST.

Sponsored by Food for the Hungry and In Time Co., the All Star Night of Worship will be headlined by James Fortune and Deitrick Haddon. Additionally, there will be performances by Anthem Nights and Ty Morris & HOW with host Jonathan Slocumb. Click here to buy tickets.