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The Recording Academy® Announces 2012 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Inductees

The Recording Academy® Announces 2012 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Inductees



Diverse Selection of 25 Recordings Added to Collection Residing at the GRAMMY Museum® 

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing the tradition of preserving and celebrating great recordings, The Recording Academy® announces the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® collection.
Highlighting diversity and musical excellence, the collection
acknowledges both singles and album recordings of all genres at least 25
years old that exhibit qualitative or historical significance. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Singer Earnest Pugh Gathers 4 Stellar Award Nominations

Singer Earnest Pugh Recognized With 4 Stellar Award Nominations For Latest Release, Earnestly Yours


 
Artist Slated To Perform On The Stellar Telecast On Saturday, January 14, 2012

 
(Washington, D.C.) – November 8, 2011 – Earnest Pugh has been riding the wave of “I Need Your Glory” for months now.  The gut-wrenching power ballad has helped to propel the singer to the top spot on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs Chart, eight weeks running.  The song, penned by James Fortune and arranged by Pugh, is the lead single on the artist’s newest project Earnestly Yours.  Heard on radio stations nationwide, the song and artist have caught the ear of the industry.  The Stellar Awards Gospel Music Association, the entity that hands out the gospel music industry’s highest honor, has taken note of the vocalist and awarded him four 27th Annual Stellar Award Nominations: Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and Praise and Worship CD of the Year (for Earnestly Yours).  Pugh has also been tapped to perform at the awards ceremony, which will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN on Saturday, January 14, 2012. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Songbird Y’Anna Crawley Recieves 2 Stellar Award Nominations

SUNDAY BEST ALL-STAR Y’ANNA CRAWLEY RECEIVES 2 STELLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS    Washington, DC – Y’Anna Crawley’s freshman release The Promise garnered her two Stellar Award nominations over the weekend. Nominated for New Artist and Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year Y’Anna continues to make a name for herself.   Known …

Multi Faceted Singer Dorothy Leigh Receives Nominations in the 54th Annual Grammy Awards 2012 – 1st Round

Vocalist, Dorothy Leigh Receives Well-Deserved Nominations in the 54th Annual Grammy Awards 2012 – First Round

Dorothy Leigh, multi-faceted jazz and
R&B vocalist, receives accolades from the National Academy of
Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.

Bergen County, New Jersey (PRWEB) October 26, 2011

Dorothy Leigh, multi-faceted jazz and R&B vocalist, receives
accolades from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences,
Inc.

54th Annual Grammy Awards 2012 Categories – First Round
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Jazz Great Ramsey Lewis to Receive “Joie de Vivre” Award

Composer, Pianist and Jazz Great Ramsey Lewis to Receive “Joie de Vivre” Award for Commitment to Serving Community and Chicago-Area Youth

 
 
Residents of The Clare at Water Tower to Honor Lewis at Inaugural “Joie de Vivre” Award Ceremony on October 12


CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Clare at Water Tower, a high rise continuing care retirement community in Chicago, announced that Ramsey Lewis, world renowned composer and musician, will receive the organization’s inaugural Joie de Vivre Award. The Joie de Vivre award program honors local seniors who have experienced the “joy of living” through business accomplishments, contributions to the community, and a life that reflects the core values of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago of respect, service, dedication, stewardship and joy. Residents of The Clare at Water Tower will present the award to Lewis on Wednesday, October 12, during a special ceremony. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Vocalist Martha Minuzzi Receives Six Stellar Award Nominations in 1st Round

“Make It Loud!” Singer And Praise & Worship Leader Martha Munizzi Receives Six Nominations In Stellar Awards First Round Ballot


(Orlando, FL) – August 16, 2011 – For worship leader Martha Munizzi, blessings come in sixes. Recently, she’s been savoring the success of her sixth album, “Make It Loud!”. The project, filled with powerful worship songs and moving ballads is a declarative statement for Christians to make their voices loud for the Lord. The latest release peaked on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart at #6 spurred on by the exciting lead single, “Excellent”. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The IMAs Announces Judges for The 11th Annual Independent Music Awards

Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan, Tori Amos, Joshua Redman,
Del McCoury, Suzanne Vega, Michael Franti, Bettye LaVette Among The 11th Annual
Independent Music Awards Judges



 New York, August 3, 2011 —
The Independent Music Awards® (The IMAs), the international awards
program for self-released and independent label talent announced today
that the distinguished husband and wife songwriting team of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan; celebrated singer/songwriter Tori Amos; multi-genre song stylist Bettye LaVette; influential jazz saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman; To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Jazz Saxophonist Todd Ledbetter Receives Nomination for the 1st Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Awards

Gospel Jazz Saxophonist Todd Ledbetter Receives Nomination For The First Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards At Upcoming Independent Gospel Alliance Conference In Chesapeake, VA

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Awards Ceremony To Be Held On Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:00AM EST

 
(Washington, D.C.) – July 1, 2011 – Todd Ledbetter is a premiere saxophonist in the genre of Gospel Jazz who has been celebrated for his moving performances and amazing talent.  For over 20 years, the gifted musician has been performing and ministering, featuring his unique style of the sacred instrumental genre.  His latest project called Meditations: Hymns In The Key of Jazz has been receiving rave reviews (and national airplay) and getting the attention of the industry.  Todd recently received a nomination for the First Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards in the category of Instrumental Artist of the Year. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 2011 Minnesota Black Music Awards Salutes Alexander O’Neal | July 15th

2011 Minnesota Black Music Awards

(Minneapolis June 2011) On July 15th Pete and Kim Rhodes will bring back the MN Black Music Awards. The ceremony takes place at 8:00PM at the Pantages Theatre. Last year the sold out event returned

2011 Minnesota Black Music Awards
Salutes Alexander O’Neal


(Minneapolis June 2011) On July 15th Pete and Kim Rhodes will bring back the MN Black Music Awards. The ceremony takes place at 8:00PM at the Pantages Theatre. Last year the sold out event returned after a short hiatus with a bang. The ceremony turned downtown Minneapolis into a Hollywood red carpet extravaganza. The event was filled with celebrities and stellar performances and has become a tradition to the Twin Cities. This year the MBMA will do more than just pay tribute to twin city musicians and community leaders, it will benefit the North side relief efforts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support survivors. To continue, please click “MORE”!