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Tim Bowman Jr. Lands at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums Chart with “Listen”

LIFESTYLE MUSIC GROUP ARTIST, TIM BOWMAN JR.

GARNERS #1 BILLBOARD DEBUT WITH NEW ALBUM, LISTEN

Nashville, TN (May 17, 2016) — Lifestyle Music Group recording artist, Tim Bowman Jr. lands atop the Billboard Gospel albums chart with the debut release of “LISTEN.” Amassing rave reviews on social media upon its release, LISTEN quickly rose to the top of the digital sales charts and has been streamed thousands of times across Spotify and Apple Music, in addition to other music streaming outlets.

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Is The First Album Certified RIAA 30X Multi-Platinum

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Is The First Album Certified RIAA 30X Multi-Platinum The King Of Pop Makes History (Again)!

THRILLER REMAINS THE BIGGEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME, TOPPING 100 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Estate of Michael Jackson, Epic Records and Legacy Recordings announced today that Michael Jackson’s THRILLER is the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 30X Multi-Platinum for U.S. sales, continuing The King of Pop’s reign as the biggest selling artist of all time with worldwide sales of over 100 million for Thriller and 1 billion overall.

Kem is Crowned The Mediabase 2015 Urban Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year | Single “Nobody” Names Urban AC Song of the Year

PLATINUM-SELLING ARTIST KEM CROWNED AS MEDIABASE’S 2015 URBAN AC ARTIST OF THE YEAR!

KEM’S HIT SINGLE, “NOBODY” NAMED URBAN AC SONG OF THE YEAR

‘PROMISE TO LOVE’ CD AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ON iTUNES & AMAZON

Detroit, MI — (December 2, 2015) – Platinum-selling and three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist, KEM, has been crowned as the Mediabase 2015 Urban Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year. Mediabase has also named KEM’s hit single, “Nobody,” as the Urban Adult Contemporary Song of the Year.

Kirk Franklin’s New Album “Losing My Religion” is Now #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart

KIRK FRANKLIN RETURNS TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS WITH POWERFUL NEW ALBUM
LOSING MY RELIGION

Album Debuts No. 1 at Billboard’s Current Gospel Chart, Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart and No. 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart

Dallas, TX (November 23, 2015) – Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer and music icon Kirk Franklin, has crafted another #1 hit with his eleventh studio album, LOSING MY RELIGION (Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Records). Released on November 13th, LOSING MY RELIGION debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Current Gospel Chart and Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart. The album also entered No.10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart, according to Nielsen Soundscan. LOSING MY RELIGION marks Franklin’s eleventh consecutive No.1 debut.

Travis Greene’s “The Hill” Debut at #1 on Current Gospel Chart/#2 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums

TRAVIS GREENE’S LIVE ALBUM ‘THE HILL’ DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON THE CURRENT GOSPEL CHART

Featuring Chart-Topping Single “Intentional,” THE HILL is Available Everywhere Music is Sold

NEW YORK, NY – November 10, 2015 – Gospel sensation Travis Greene’s new album “The Hill” debuted No.1 in sales on the Current Gospel Chart and #2 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart. Featuring the hit gospel single “Intentional,” the singer-songwriter’s 12-track live album presents a compelling showcase of his unforgettable songwriting, anointed ministry, and invigorating live performance style. THE HILL is available everywhere music is sold.

Lalah Hathaway Makes #1 Debut on Amazon with New Album “Lalah Hathaway LIVE”

MULTIPLE GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
LALAH HATHAWAY
MAKES #1 DEBUT ON AMAZON WITH NEW ALBUM LALAH HATHAWAY LIVE, AVAILABLE NOW

Hathaway Continues to Hit Upcoming Cities including Charlotte, Washington DC, Norfolk and Philadelphia

Nashville, TN (November 2, 2015) – Two-time GRAMMY®-winning artist Lalah Hathaway has just released her new live album Lalah Hathaway Live, making a #1 debut on Amazon’s R&B digital albums, and remaining in the Top 5 of Amazon’s Hot New Releases in R&B digital albums. The album is also in the Top 5 on iTunes R&B/Soul albums.

Janet Jackson’s New Album Unbreakable is Now #1 on Billboard’s 200 Chart

Reunion Of Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis Is Unbreakable And Number One!
Unbreakable Becomes Jackson’s Seventh #1 Album With “No Sleeep” Steady at #1 for Seventh Week

Unbreakable World Tour Extends to Europe

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Seven is a lucky number for Janet Jackson but Number One is even better. Janet Jackson’s long-awaited album, Unbreakable, topped the Billboard 200 Chart at #1 on its first week of release, becoming the Queen of Pop’s seventh #1 album. Unbreakable, also represents the fourth consecutive decade in which the music icon has achieved at least one #1 album.

Kirk Franklin Makes History with #1 Single “Wanna Be Happy?”

KIRK FRANKLIN MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW #1 SINGLE “WANNA BE HAPPY?”

Dallas, TX (September 9, 2015) – Nine-time GRAMMY® winning recording artist, songwriter and super producer Kirk Franklin, continues his track record of making a strong impact on popular music with the release of his new single “Wanna Be Happy?” “Wanna Be Happy?” – Franklin’s first new song in four years, from his forthcoming eleventh album, has debuted at #1 and breaks the record to become the best first-week digital single in gospel sales history.

Janet Jackson’s New Album “Unbreakable” Coming Oct. 2nd, 2015 | Single “No Sleeep” is Back at #1 on Charts | LISTEN to “Unbreakable”!

Oct. 2 Wide Release Date Set For Janet Jacksons Unbreakable with iTunes Pre-Order of Icons 1st Studio Album in 7 Years Beginning Sept. 3; Initial Single “No Sleeep” Again #1 on Urban Adult Contemporary & Adult R&B Charts

LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE “UNBREAKABLE” BELOW!

Pre-Order New Album NOW ON iTunes!

Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation record label and its distribution partner BMG have set an October 2, 2015 date for the wide release of the superstar’s first studio album in seven years, “Unbreakable.” Pre-orders on iTunes commence September 3.

Israel Houghton & NewBreed’s “Covered: Alive In Asia” is #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel and Top Christian/Gospel charts

ISRAEL HOUGHTON & NEWBREED SCORE
7TH CAREER NUMBER ONE ALBUM WITH
COVERED: ALIVE IN ASIA

HISTORIC PROJECT RECORDED IN ASIA LEADS
BILLBOARD’S TOP GOSPEL AND TOP CHRISTIAN / GOSPEL CHARTS

August 4, 2015 (New York, NY) — Multi Grammy®, Stellar and Dove Award winning gospel recording artist, Israel Houghton and longtime ensemble NewBreed earn number one album on both Billboard’s Top Gospel and Top Christian/Gospel charts for current project COVERED: ALIVE IN ASIA. The album also enters the top 50 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

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