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William McDowell’s “As We Worship: Live” Hits #1 on Billboard’s Chart…

WILLIAM MCDOWELL
‘AS WE WORSHIP: LIVE’ HITS NUMBER 1 ON
BILLBOARD’S PRAISE & WORSHIP CHART


 

McDowell reaches peak position on chart

Nashville, TN (July 20, 2011) – William McDowell reaches the top slot on Billboard’s Top Praise & Worship chart this week with his 2-CD set, AS WE WORSHIP: LIVE. This is the peak position for McDowell’s successful album.

McDowell has touched people around the world with his inescapable worship anthem “I Give Myself Away.” The number one song and radio favorite, “I Give Myself Away,” has been the impetus for the sales of the album and has been embraced by congregations and churches around the world. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Adele’s 21 the Fastest Selling Digital Album Surpassing 1 Million Units Sold

Adele’s 21 the Fastest Selling Digital Album Surpassing 1 Million Units Sold


NEW YORK, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Records — Adele’s record breaking sophomore album 21 is the fastest digital selling album in the U.S. to surpass 1 million units.  Released slightly over four months ago, Adele’s 21
has already sold 2.5 million units in the U.S.  Adele’s single “Rolling
In The Deep” was recently certified quadruple platinum for digital
sales in excess of 4 million tracks.  Adele’s 21
has sold over 9 million albums around the world and has spent more time
at #1 than any other female artist in UK chart history. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jill Scott Marks First #1 Debut in the Country with New Album, “The Light Of The Sun”

Grammy-Winning Singer/Actress Jill Scott Marks First #1 Debut in the Country With New Album “The Light Of The Sun”


Three
time Grammy-winning singer/actress Jill Scott triumphantly returns
after a four year musical hiatus to mark her first #1 album in the
country with The Light Of The Sun (Blues Babe/Warner Bros). With sales
of over 135k, Scott bests Bon Iver and Adele — who cites Jill as an
inspiration — for this week’s top selling albums across all genres. Her
debut single “So In Love, ” which made TIME Magazine’s 2011 best of
summer music list, also holds the #1 spot on Urban radio. Scott’s
successful return additionally comes with a string of number ones,
gracing her first Billboard Magazine cover, as well as her first solo
performance at the 2011 BET Awards which The Washington Post named as
one of the night’s greatest performances. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Bossa Nova Singer Bianca Rossini’s “Kiss of Brasil” Top Album for 8 Consecutive Weeks on Chart

Bianca Rossini’s Bossa Nova Debut Album Kiss Of Brasil Top Album For 8 Consecutive Weeks On CD Baby


Kiss
of Brasil, singer songwriter Bianca Rossini’s Bossa Nova love letter to
her homeland, has received airplay nationally and internationally on 30
stations and was named “Album of the Week” by Memphis, TN Jazz station
WUMR (U 92 FM), Kiss of Brasil has been number one in the Brazilian Jazz
category on CDBaby.com for more than 4 weeks and has been on
CDBaby.com’s Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz, Latin, Editors and Staff’s Pick
‘s Top List for more than 8 consecutive weeks. GrooveJazzMusic.com
identified Kiss of Brasil alongside Sade as gaining “Most Increased
Play” last week with 17 new requests. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Singer Yunek New Single, “Will Not Rest” Gains Traction on Gospel Charts

HOUSTON’S SOUL SONGSTRESS YUNEK HEATS UP GOSPEL RADIO CHARTS WITH “WILL NOT REST” SINGLE AND LAUNCHES 10-CITY PROMO TOUR   Houston, TX —  Houston’s unique songstress Yunçk is heating up the Gospel radio charts with her new single “Will Not Rest”.  The worshipful inspirational single from her forthcoming sophomore CD …

Mary Mary’s “Something Big” Debuts at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart

Mary Mary Something Big Debuts Top 10


 
 

SOMETHING BIG SPARKS CRITICAL ACCLAIM

NEW YORK, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Records — Multi Grammy award winning duo Mary Mary does it again as their 6th studio album SOMETHING BIG debuts at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart with an impressive 42,390 units sold in its debut week. Upon its release, SOMETHING BIG immediately shot to the top of the iTunes R&B albums chart, and received critical raves from the press.

To kick off their whirlwind promo tour across the nation, Mary Mary
delivered a captivating performance of their chart-topping single
“Walking” on the 42nd Annual NAACP Image awards and performed the track
on CBS’ The Talk. The duo also celebrated their release week with a
performance of their unforgettable anthem “Never Wave My Flag” on The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In addition to judging the fourth season of BET’s “Sunday Best” this spring, Mary Mary are slated to perform on “The Mo’Nique Show” April 20 and the Dove Awards on Easter Sunday, April 24.

Committed to a
non-stop work ethic and desire to push boundaries and make a difference,
Erica and Tina recently announced their “Do Something Big” campaign with the launch of the ‘Fly Away with Mary Mary‘ contest, an opportunity for fans to win a free trip to meet Mary Mary and attend a tour concert.  In
this Facebook-based campaign, fans are asked to participate in a 5-week
call-to-action to “Do Something Big” for others, with each week
focusing on a different segment of those in need — the elderly, the
homeless, local schools, local neighborhoods and world hunger. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Singer Sherri Sandifer’s “Don’t Call Me” Reaches #7 on Billboards Charts

Sherri Sandifer Grabs the #7 Spot on the Billboard Charts

The single titled “Don’t Call Me” is
an anthem for anyone who has ever had to move on from a failing
relationship. The single’s infectious beat, timeless lyrics and
confident attitude make’s it a must have for R&B lovers of any age.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 7, 2011


Sherri Sandifer, a multi-talented singer/songwriter and Yale-educated
medical doctor who hails from Houston, Texas, has released the much
anticipated debut single from her album, loverevolution. The single
titled “Don’t Call Me” is an anthem for anyone who has ever had to move
on from a failing relationship. The single’s infectious beat, timeless
lyrics and confident attitude make’s it a must have for R&B lovers
of any age. “Don’t Call Me”, co-written by Sherri Sandifer, Dru
Castro, James Smith, and Nicole Kelly (BMI)(ASCAP), was produced by
Grammy award winner Dru Castro and remixed by Vance Vexed of the
Roundtable Kings.

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Singer Adele is #1 on U.S. Charts with “21” | Kicks Off North American Tour

Adele is #1 on U.S. Charts With Over 350,000 Units Sold Debut Week


 

 

SOPHOMORE ALBUM 21 IS A GLOBAL SUCCESS


SOLD OUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKS OFF IN MAY


NEW YORK, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Adele’s sophomore album 21 soars to the #1 position on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart with over 350,000 copies sold this week.  To date, Adele’s 21
is the biggest selling album of 2011.  This amazing U.S. debut comes
hot on the heels of Adele’s massive international success where 21 entered charts at #1 in the U.K., Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium and Canada.  After delivering a jaw dropping performance of her song “Someone Like You” at The Brit Awards on February 15,
that live performance immediately shot to the top of the U.K. singles
chart.  Also that week Adele’s single “Rolling In The Deep” was at #4
with her two albums both occupying the #1 (21) and #4 (19)
positions on the UK album chart.  This feat has earned Adele the
distinction of being the only living artist to tie the Beatles 1964
record of having two entries in the top 5 on both U.K. singles and album
charts.  Released in Europe on January 24, Adele’s 21
has dominated the UK album chart in the #1 position for five weeks
straight.  This week Adele occupies the #1 and #2 positions on the UK
album chart with 21 and 19 respectively. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The Greater Mount Calvary Recording Choir’s New CD Debuts at #7 on Billboard’s Gospel Chart

The Greater Mount Calvary LIVE
 
THE GREATER MOUNT CALVARY RECORDING CHOIR’S
NEW CD DEBUTS AT #7 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP GOSPEL ALBUMS CHART
 
Washington, D.C. – Bishop Alfred A. Owens Jr. and Co-Pastor Susie C. Owens, founders and pastors of the Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, celebrate the Greater Mount Calvary Recording Choir and Calvary Records’ new CD, Greater Mount Calvary LIVE As Told By The Music Ministry, for debuting at #7 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart in its first week sales. “I believe it’s truly a testament to the vision of the,church and will give people another chance to experience Calvary,” Bishop Owens says.