HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Multiple GRAMMY® Award nominee and Stellar Award winner Vanessa Bell Armstrong today signed an exclusive recording and co-management agreement with Music World Gospel. Armstrong will be co-managed by Clive Ennis of CAnthony Entertainment.

“It has been a wonderful journey,” said Vanessa Bell Armstrong. “I am so happy to have a new home with Music World Gospel. I am excited about working with my new team.”

Since her 1983 debut solo recording, Peace Be Still,
Armstrong has had a string of number one hit songs. She has recorded 15
critically-acclaimed and award-winning albums that include a mixture of
traditional and contemporary gospel, praise and worship songs, greatest
hits and “best of” packages. Throughout her career, she has worked and
collaborated with numerous artists, including Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Winans, The Winans, John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir, among others. During the late 1980s, Armstrong had success as an R&B recording artist. Her self-titled 1987 album from Jive Records featured the Billboard
charting hit “You Bring Out The Best In Me,” as well as the club
favorite “Pressing On.” Her other career highlights include her 1987
Broadway debut at the Longacre Theatre, co-starring in Don’t Get God Started with Giancarlo Esposito, BeBe Winans and Chip Fields, among others. In 1989, Armstrong had a cameo role in Oprah Winfrey‘s ABC miniseries, The Women of Brewster Place. She also recorded “Shine On Me,” the theme song for the NBC hit series Amen. In 2011, at the 26th Annual Stellar Music Awards, Armstrong was presented with the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award.

Armstrong, who President Barack Obama
has said is one of his favorite gospel artists, has a one-of-a kind
gospel style and signature sound that is a perfect fit for Music World
Gospel. “Vanessa Bell Armstrong is an extraordinary talent with an extraordinary gift,” said Mathew Knowles,
founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. “We are
honored that she chose Music World Gospel as her new home. She is one of
the best vocalists of our time. She has influenced a generation of
singers in various music genres. We look forward to continuing to build
on her rich musical legacy.”  

“Vanessa Bell Armstrong‘s journey is a source of encouragement to many,” said Clive Ennis,
founder and CEO of CAnthony Entertainment. “She has flourished in
several areas of entertainment throughout her remarkable career, making
her one of the gospel greats of today. It is truly a privilege to work
with such an exceptional individual and we are honored and excited about
our new joint venture with Music World Gospel.” 

Armstrong was born in Detroit, Michigan and currently resides in Houston, Texas.

ABOUT MUSIC WORLD GOSPEL

Music World
Gospel (MWG) is a premiere faith-based record and management company
under the umbrella of Music World Entertainment. MWG is dedicated to
developing creative and innovation approaches to producing and promoting
gospel, sacred, and inspirational music worldwide. Its mission is to
reach, inspire and empower a diverse audience around the globe. MWG
features a roster of award-winning recording artists, joint ventures and
special projects including Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum, Micah Stampley, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, ESSENCE Gospel and The Gospel Superfest brands.

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