Nashville judge dismisses domestic violence charge against gospel singer Bebe Winans
Domestic violence charge dismissed against Winans Motown vignettes: Bill Clinton, Ted Nugent, Patti LaBelle and others riff on the label’s 50thFor the 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records, The Associated Press over a period of months invited stars from the fields of music, politics and film to visit Studio A to talk about how the Detroit musical movement has affected them and the larger world. Former US Rep. Bill Hefner from NC dead at age 79; also a gospel singer, owned radio stationHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Bill Hefner, a former 12-term Democratic congressman from North Carolina, Southern Baptist gospel singer and radio station owner, died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday. He was 79. Son becomes pastor of NY church once run by gospel singer Timothy Wright, who died after crashNEW YORK — Gospel singer Timothy Wright’s son has been installed as pastor of his late father’s New York City church. Michael Jackson’s star-studded public memorial begins with a spiritual tone in downtown LALOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s public memorial, watched by millions around the world, struck a tone more spiritual than spectacular Tuesday, opening with a church choir serenading his golden casket and continuing with somber speeches and gospel-themed musical performances. Wynton Marsalis, Irma Thomas, Henry Butler among those to open Jazz Fest 2009 in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opened Friday with a salute to its roots and a tribute to the late gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Timothy Wright, famed NY gospel singer involved in car crash that killed wife, grandson, diesNEW YORK — The Rev. Timothy Wright, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer known for his up-tempo praise songs and powerful mass choir sound, has died. He was 61. List of key winners at gospel music’s 40th Annual Dove AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A list of key winners at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards on Thursday: Steven Curtis Chapman wins artist of the year at gospel awards; Heath, Grant also winnersNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Veteran Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year in which he lost his 5-year-old daughter in a tragic accident by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards on Thursday. Steven Curtis Chapman wins gospel’s artist of the year at Dove Awards in NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Veteran Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. Miss California receives strong support at gospel music’s Dove Awards in NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean received a swell of support at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards with the crowd giving her a standing ovation when she came out to introduce a performance. Brandon Heath, Natalie Grant, Casting Crowns early winners at gospel awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brandon Heath won top male vocalist on the success of his pleading hit “Give Me Your Eyes” while Natalie Grant took female vocalist honors for the third year in a row during the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards on Thursday. Natalie Grant, nominated for 6 Dove awards, says she’s proudest of her songwriting nodNASHVILLE, Tenn. — If Natalie Grant snags the best female vocalist trophy at Thursday’s Dove Awards, it will mark her third win in a row in the category. But the award she’s most excited about has nothing to do with her vocal performance: She’s proudest of being nominated for writing her hit “I Will Not be Moved.” Miss California to appear at gospel music awards 1 week after gay marriage comments at pageantNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAWN’) is keeping with the Christian theme by scheduling an appearance at the upcoming Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. ‘American Idol’ documentary about Christian contestants to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on “American Idol.” |
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