Ark of Worship Gospel & Christian Music Festival Set for Houston

The Ark of Worship Gospel & Christian Music Festival is set to take place October 9–10, 2026, at the Southwest Trail Riders Association property (13711 Almeda School Rd) in Houston, Texas. The two-day celebration will bring together gospel, worship and Christian hip-hop artists for a weekend centered on faith, music and community.

The lineup includes Jekalyn Carr, Kierra Sheard, Travis Greene, Zauntee, Scootie Wop, Dante Pride, Anike, Charles Weems, Kijan Boone, Ahjah, Y Shadey and Kefia Rollerson, among others. Saturday will also feature the Run to Worship community event.

In addition to live performances, the festival will feature food trucks, faith-based vendors and family-friendly activities. Organizers are expecting thousands of attendees and are also welcoming media, vendors, sponsors and church partners. Get additional information here.

Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency

Dr. Holly Carter and Ikon are teaming up to present Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency, a new live music series bringing some of gospel music’s most celebrated names to Las Vegas this fall.

The residency kicks off October 8, with additional dates on October 9 and 11, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The lineup features gospel icons The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, and Deitrick Haddon.

Known for decades of chart-topping hits and Grammy-recognized artistry, The Clark Sisters and Fred Hammond helped shape modern gospel music, while Deitrick Haddon brings a fresh, dynamic energy that bridges gospel with today’s broader music scene.

Tickets and additional details are available at GospelVegas.com.

Light and Life Ministries to Host Live Concert Featuring Min. Goddy Goddy & Others

Light and Life Ministries is set to host a live concert on Saturday, October 17th, featuring gospel minister and recording artist Min. Goddy Goddy, alongside Min. Roxanne Robinson and Psalmist Shenequa, with additional guest performers to be announced.

The event will take place at Light and Life Ministries, located at 22 Elrose Ave. in North York, Ontario. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the concert running from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Admission is $50.00 in advance and $60.00 at the door. Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite. Organizers are encouraging attendees to arrive early to secure seating for what promises to be an evening of uplifting worship and gospel music.

Vintage SonFest Set to Bring International Lineup to Barbados

Gospel music fans in Barbados are set to experience an evening of faith, music and ministry when Vintage SonFest takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the UWI Graduation Tent, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The event is being presented as “Lifting Up the Name of Jesus” and is a Kingdom Culture International production, done with support from TouchStar Group.

The concert will bring together an international lineup of gospel artists representing Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. The featured performers include Jamaican gospel veterans Prodigal Son and Junior Tucker, U.S.-based artist Jozee, Barbadian singer Jude Clarke, Jamaican artist Shepherd, and Trinidad & Tobago’s Sherry Ann Maughan.

Admission is available at several price levels. Early-bird tickets are $50, while the listed contribution is $60 and the teen contribution is $35. Children 12 and under enter free with a paying adult.

Tickets are available at Wigs Plus, Sky Mall; CS Pharmacy, Bridgetown; Emerald City; Ticket Nation at TicketNation.bb; and from members of Kingdom Culture International (KCI).

Vintage SonFest is supported by Sugar Bay Barbados, Life 97.5, CITA Radio 90.1FM (Christ Is The Answer Radio), and Drip Mode.

Hopeton Lindo Releases Powerful New EP “A Miracle”

Veteran Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and producer Hopeton Lindo returns with his deeply personal new six-track EP, “A Miracle,” a reflective body of work that explores faith, gratitude, hope and mental health through the lens of reggae and gospel-influenced music.

Released through Irie Pen Records, the EP opens with its powerful title track, “A Miracle,” featuring a prayerful arrangement complemented by the distinctive background vocals of reggae icons Brian & Tony Gold. The song establishes the project’s central message of faith, while the remaining tracks continue to explore themes of spiritual strength, personal reflection and perseverance.

The project also features “Believe,” “Cover Me,” “Walking Miracle,” “Mental Health Awareness” and “Testify.” “Cover Me” is particularly noteworthy as a rare collaboration between Lindo and his son, adding a family dimension to the record. Meanwhile, “Mental Health Awareness,” featuring veteran dancehall artist Anthony Malvo, addresses the importance of recognizing and confronting mental health challenges.

The EP’s authentic reggae sound is anchored by an accomplished team of veteran musicians. The instrumentation features the work of renowned musicians Paul Gauntlett, Robbie Lyn and JonFX, while harmonies and background vocals are supplied by Brian & Tony Gold, Fiona and ShaunaDazzle.

A powerhouse team of engineers and production professionals also contributed to the project, including the Heavybeat Crew, Anthony Graham, Rorey Baker, Sylvester Gordon, Nicholas Gibson (Dream Billz) and Ayinde Lindo. Their combined expertise helps give “A Miracle” its warm, organic and contemporary reggae sound.

Lindo‘s own musical history adds further significance to the project. Having begun recording in the late 1970s, he has worked with some of Jamaica’s most respected producers, musicians and labels and established himself not only as a recording artist but also as a prolific songwriter whose compositions have been recorded by some of reggae and dancehall’s biggest names.

With “A Miracle,” however, Lindo turns the spotlight inward, delivering a project rooted less in commercial expectations and more in personal testimony and encouragement.

“A Miracle” is available now on major digital streaming platforms.

Shirley Caesar and Tammy Caesar Celebrate God’s Faithfulness on New Single “Over & Over”

Gospel music legend Pastor Shirley Caesar joins forces with her niece, gospel artist Tammy Caesar, for the uplifting new single “Over & Over,” released August 28, 2026, on the Shu-Bel Music label. Caesar previously announced the recording, describing it as a powerful celebration of God’s goodness.

“Over & Over” is a testimony of gratitude, with both women reflecting on the consistency of God’s blessings in their lives. The song’s central message is captured in its memorable hook: “Over and over and over and over and over, He keeps on blessing me,” reinforcing the theme of God’s continued faithfulness.

Produced by David “Dlo” Outing, “Over & Over” features a full musical arrangement with Outing on keyboards, Darrell Freeman on bass guitar, Rick Watford on guitar, strings conducted by Roy Cotton, and horns by Leo Saenz. Background vocals are provided by James Hines & Company, Jamila Richardson, Minon Bolton and Madyson Symphony.

The production team also includes Executive Producers Carolyn Sanders and Shirley Caesar, Mixing Engineer Jon Blass, Mastering Engineer Dan Shike and Recording Engineer Omar Maldonado. The song was composed by Kevin L. Carter.

Dunamis Global Initiative to Host “First Sunday Night” Musical Concert Series

Dunamis Global Initiative is bringing gospel and inspirational music to the community with the launch of its “First Sunday Night” Musical Concert Series, set for Sunday, September 6th at 3415 S. Mojave Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.

The free-admission event will feature performances by Jalisa Faye, Jonathan Nelson, Tonya Baker, and Zai Lamb. Doors open at 6 PM, with the musical set to begin at 7 PM.

Organizers are also inviting artists interested in performing at future events to submit inquiries. For more information or performance submissions, visit www.firstsundaynight.com.