2011 was a year with so many great Gospel songs, but fans voted “Nobody Greater” by VaShawn Mitchell as the best of the year in the Digital Gospel Music Awards, presented by Elev8! He beat out great songs by some of Contemporary Gospel artists, and received 487 votes, which was enough win 22% of all votes.

Second place was a tight race, with William McDowell‘s “I Give Myself Away” and “I Smile” by Kirk Franklin getting 16% of the Digital Gospel Music Awards votes for Best Gospel Song of the Year. McDowell’s 374 votes were just enough to help him secure Franklin’s 369 votes.

“He Has His Hands On You” by Marvin Sapp, Deitrick Haddon‘s “Well Done” and “I Believe” by James Fortune, came in fourth, fifth and sixth place, respectively. Rounding out the list are Wess Morgan‘s “I Choose To Worship,” ”Walking” by Mary Mary, and “Over & Over” by Trin-i-tee 5:7. Troy Sneed‘s “My Heart Says Yes” was surpassed for the last spot on the Best Songs of 2011 top 10 by Le’Andria Johnson‘s “Jesus” by receiving 41 write-in votes.

Congratulations to the nominees, and VaShawn for his victory! We look forward to more great Gospel music in 2012!

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The votes are in for the first annual Digital Gospel Music Awards presented by Elev8, and Hello Fear by Kirk Franklin is the Gospel album of 2011 that moved fans the most! He received 447 votes, barely enough to edge out Le’Andria Johnson‘s The Awakening Of Le’Andria Johnson, which fell two votes short with 445.

The deluxe edition of LeCrae‘s Rehab came in third place for this Digital Gospel Music Award, while YRM (Your Righteous Mind) by Donald Lawrence & Co. finished fourth. Both albums received over 9% of the 1638 votes submitted.

The rest of the top 10 albums of 2011, based on votes received for Digital Gospel Music Awards, consists of Church On The Moon by Deitrick Haddon, Mary Mary‘s Something Big, Yolanda Adams‘ Becoming, I Survived by Dorinda Clark-Cole, Mississippi Mass Choir‘s Then Sings My Soul and Angel & Chanelle by Trin-i-tee 5:7.

Rodney Talley‘s Revelation received the most write-in votes, but not enough to make the top 10. With albums from Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp and Brian Courtney Wilson coming in 2012, next year promises to be another great one for Gospel music fans.

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The Gospel groups and duos of today are producing songs as influential as the solo artists, and that is why we’re celebrating the best of 2011. Dawkins & Dawkins, GI, Manifest, Mary Mary, Trin-i-tee 5:7 are all nominated, but who will win?

Enter your vote for the best Gospel group or duo of the year un Monday, December 19th, and find out who won this category of the Digital Gospel Music Awards on Wednesday, December 21st.

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The Gospel groups and duos of today are producing songs as influential as the solo artists, and that is why we’re celebrating the best of 2011. Congratulations to Mary Mary for winning the Digital Gospel Music Award for Best Gospel Group/Duo of 2011! Erica and Tina Campbell received more than half of the 1,059 votes submitted online.

Take a look at the poll below to see how many votes Dawkins & Dawkins, GI, Manifest and Trin-i-tee 5:7 received. And congrats to 116 Clique, Sacred Voices and BeBe and CeCe Winans for receiving the most write-in votes.

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2011 was a year with so many great Gospel songs, but we want to know which song was your favorite of the year. The field of nominees includes great music from Deitrick Haddon, James Fortune, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Troy Sneed, VaShawn Mitchell, Wess Morgan and William McDowell.

Enter your vote in the poll below, or submit another song. Congratulations to the nominees, and go here find out which song won the Digital Gospel Music Award, presented by Elev8, on Wednesday, December 21st. Voting ends on Monday, December 19th!

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Which Gospel album of 2011 moved you the most? We’ve compiled some of our favorites, but we want your input for the Digital Gospel Music Awards, presented by Elev8! So who will win: Deitrick Haddon, Donald Lawrence, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Kirk Franklin, Le’Andria Johnson, LeCrae, Mary Mary, Mississippi Mass Choir, Trin-i-tee 5:7 or Yolanda Adams?

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In the video, Angel and Chanelle are seen doing it all: singing and rocking out on the keyboard, bass and drums. The video is shot in black and white with splashes of color, which adds to its edgy presentation.  Angel & Chanelle Deluxe marks the group’s 7^th recording to date and the group’s transition from a trio to a duo.

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Angel and Chanelle will soon be bringing their inspirational message to theater-going audiences. They have been cast in roles in Dream with Your Eyes Open, a play written by actress, writer and producer Toussaint Duchess. The play, which is about a journey of survival and redemption for a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, has special meaning for the two gospel artists, who grew-up in that city and whose families and friends were affected by the disaster.  The theatrical production opens in Augusta, GA on Thursday, November 3 at Bell Auditorium (see schedule below).

“Dream with Your Eyes Open”

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Bell Auditorium

Augusta, GA

Friday, October 4, 2011

Crown Theater

Fayetteville, NC

Saturday, October 5, 2011

Township Auditorium

Columbia, SC

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Memorial Auditorium

Raleigh, NC

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Strand Theatre

Shreveport, LA

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Civic Center

Marshall, TX

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Music Hall

Dallas, TX

Friday, November 11, 2011

Music Hall

Dallas, TX

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Music Hall

Dallas, TX

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Music Hall

Dallas, TX

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bob Carr

Orlando, FL

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Bob Carr

Orlando, FL

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Florida Theater

Jacksonville, FL

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Florida Theater

Jacksonville, FL

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Venue:  TBA

Spartenburg, NC

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Venue: TBA

Birmingham, AL

Friday, November 25, 2011

Civic Center

Atlanta, GA

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Civic Center

Atlanta, GA

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Civic Center

Atlanta, GA

“Courageous” Calls Men Of Honor To Stand Up In New Movie

“The Ultimate Gospel brand is a perfect vehicle to showcase the music of the stellar roster of gospel recording artists affiliated with the Music World Gospel label,” said Mathew Knowles, founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. “Each of our artists brings a different approach to gospel music. Through the compilations in this series, listeners can experience praise and inspiration in a variety of ways.”

The CD features two of the hit singles, “Just Love” and “All I Need” from three-time Dove Award nominee Brian Courtney Wilson’s 2009 debut album, Just Love. The CD entered at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart and #6 on Billboard‘s Top Christian Album chart. The CD has remained at #1 on the Christian Music Trade Association’s (CMTA) Inspirational Album chart for 52 weeks. Since its release in June 2009, Just Love has held steady in the Top 20 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart for over 90 weeks-longer than any other CD title on Billboard‘s Top 50 that year. “All I Need,” his first single was the longest-running single at that time, charting 92 weeks on Billboard‘s Hot Gospel Song chart.

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The single, “Just Love,” received a Dove Award nomination for Urban Recorded Song of the Year. The song paints a portrait of family, whether blood relatives or surrogate kin, knitted together and thriving in one place. It is an ode to community and the sense of belonging that a community bestows on its members, no matter their stature or social standing. It is a tribute to St. John’s Church in downtown Houston, which embraced Wilson as a member, nurtured his growth and named him Cultural Music Director.

Ultimate Gospel includes two songs from GRAMMY® Award nominated, Dove Award and Stellar Award winners Trin-i-tee 5:7. “Listen” was the #1 single from the group’s 2007 award-winning CD, T57. The upbeat, contemporary R&B style song about keeping the faith even when things aren’t going your way, won the 2008 Dove Award for Urban Recorded Song of the Year.”I Need You,” is featured on Trin-i-tee 5:7′s current CD, Angel and Chanelle. Released in May, 2011, the album is the first product of the group after transitioning to a duo. “I Need You,” is a hopeful expression of our need for God’s help to make our lives what they should be.

Gifted. Inspirational. A Worshipper. Internationally acclaimed recording artist Juanita Bynum has blessed her audiences and devoted supporters worldwide with her anointed voice and powerful songs. Her CD project, The Diary of Juanita Bynum: Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh), is recorded under her newly-formed label, Son Flower Records, a joint venture with Music World Gospel. The single, “Soul Cry,” debuted at #1 on CMTA’s Christian Singles/Tracks chart and remained at # 1 for 22 weeks. The single also entered at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot Singles chart.

There are also two contributions from international worship leader Micah Stampley. “I Believe” is a contemporary, congregational, praise and worship song with a simple message of power and faith. Written by Micah’s wife and songwriting partner, Heidi Stampley, the song was featured on his sophomore CD, A Fresh Wind, and re-released on his EP project Release Me, a joint project of his independent label, Interface Entertainment, and Music World Gospel. “The Corinthian Song,” recorded from his live album, Ransomed, is a lush and uplifting praise and worship song with an arrangement by V. Michael McKay that evokes the styling of the much lauded Richard Smallwood.Two songs from Michelle Williams’ two hit albums are included. Both speak to the uplifting reassurance of God’s faithfulness to us. “Heard a Word” is an R&B style song with echoes of the music from her days with Destiny’s Child. The song is from her debut CD, Heart To Yours, which hit #1 on Billboard‘s Top Gospel Album chart. “Do You Know,” the pensive but hopeful title song from her sophomore album, peaked at #2 on Billboard‘s Top Gospel Album chart.

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Pastor Rudy Ramus rounds out the 10 tracks on the CD with “Peace,” from The Pastor Rudy Experience Volume 1: Touch, a music compilation with a bonus DVD that embodies the “experience” created and inspired by the life of Pastor Rudy Rasmus. The song features the incredible vocalizations of gospel artist Nikki Ross. Rudy Rasmus is an author, pastor, street ethicist, and global humanitarian with a passion for outreach to our world’s most impoverished citizens. Pastor Rudy co-pastors St. John’s Church, located in downtown Houston, with his wife Juanita. Pastor Rudy is Music World Gospel’s Ambassador and host of SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio’s “Pastor Rudy’s Love Revolution.”

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