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R&B And Pop Icon Valerie Simpson To Receive The ASCAP Foundation George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award


 
R&B And Pop Icon Valerie Simpson To Receive The ASCAP Foundation George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Melinda Wagner To Be Honored With The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award At The 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors In NYC On December 12
 
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Two music pioneers who have excelled in their respective genres — R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner — will be recognized at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors on December 12 in New York City.

Jekalyn Carr Earns 1st Dove Award Win For Traditional Gospel Album Of The Year


 
JEKALYN CARR EARNS FIRST DOVE AWARD WIN FOR TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (ONE NATION UNDER GOD)
 
Jekalyn Carr Performs Her Billboard No.1 Song “You Will Win,” at the GMA Dove Awards, Which Airs Sunday, October 21 at 8 p.m. CT. on TBN
 
ATLANTA, GA (Wednesday, October 17, 2018) – – The 49th Annual GMA Dove Award winners were announced last night during the awards ceremony at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville.

Patti LaBelle to Headline The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Recognition Gala on Oct. 11th, 2018


 
Patti LaBelle to Headline The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Recognition Gala
 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Two-time Grammy® Award-winner and legendary recording artist Patti LaBelle will serve as the marquee entertainment at The Executive Leadership Council’s (ELC) 2018 Recognition Gala, taking place on October 11 at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC.

“A People’s Tribute to the Queen” Celebrating Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30th, 2018 at Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre


 
“A People’s Tribute to the Queen” Celebrating Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30 at Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre
 
DETROIT, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — More than 40 performing artists will salute the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul Aretha Louise Franklin during “A People’s Tribute to the Queen” event at Chene Park Amphitheatre in downtown Detroit on Thursday August 30, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. ET. Gates will open at 5:00 P.M. The musical tribute event is produced by Entertainments Finest.

Robert Townsend’s Soulful Documentary “Making The Five Heartbeats” Arrives in Theaters Aug. 27th, 2018 | WATCH TRAILER!


 
‘Making The Five Heartbeats’ Revisits Robert Townsend’s 1991 Classic Motown Inspired Movie
 
Fathom Events Presents Townsend’s Soulful Documentary in Select Cinemas Nationwide on Monday, August 27 Only
 
DENVER, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In the early 90s, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s “The Five Heartbeats,” to big screens.

Central City Productions Announces The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors | Aug. 16th, 2018


 
BOBBY BROWN, FAITH EVANS, BEBE AND CECE WINANS, AND DALLAS AUSTIN TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION AT 2018 BLACK MUSIC HONORS AWARDS PRESENTED BY CENTRAL CITY PRODUCTIONS
 
Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett to Host Television Special on Thursday, August 16 in Nashville, TN.
 
CHICAGO, IL // JULY 24, 2018 – Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions (CCP) announced today the 2018 Black Music Honors – the annual two-hour television special that honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music.

Musical Director Adam Blackstone is Nominated for His 1st Emmy Award


 
Blackstone’s Justin Timberlake Eagles vs Patriots Super Bowl Halftime Show was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Direction
 
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Adam Blackstone, known as the musical director to Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keyes, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Maroon 5, Eminem, Drake and dozens of others A-list artists, has been nominated for his first Emmy Award…

Babyface, Carrie Lucas and Members of L.A. City Hall Speak on Dick Griffey and the Legacy of SOLAR


 
SOLAR Records and Founder Dick Griffey Honored by L.A. City Council for its 40th Anniversary
by A. Scott Galloway
 
The second order of business at the Los Angeles City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, was a commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of SOLAR Records and its founder, Dick Griffey, in conjunction with June being Black Music Month.

Enter to Win Tickets to the 32nd Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival | June 23rd-24th, 2018


 
Enter to Win Tickets to the 31st Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival
June 23rd & 24th, 2018!!
 
On behalf of Full House Promotions & the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the 32nd Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival on Saturday, June 23rd AND 2 tickets (1 pair) on Sunday June 24th – 2 winners total!

Michael Henderson to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Concert & Tribute to Phyllis Hyman | June 21st, 2018


 
Michael Henderson to Celebrate 50th Anniversary In The City Of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!
 
The multi-platinum selling artist/musician, four time Grammy nominee Michael Henderson has signed on to play an intimate concert which Henderson states, “will have a “Stadium Feel” at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia PA for ONE NIGHT ONLY!~
 
PHILADELPHIA – June 5, 2018 – PRLog — Michael Henderson celebrates his many years in the music industry along with the highly anticipated release of new album “Michael Henderson: Take Me I’m Yours – The Buddah Years Anthology” with a very select series of concerts 2018!