
AUGUST 11-15
SDM's Jam Session Music Camp (for Teens)
930 E. 50th Street
Chicago, IL
Special Guests: Darius Brooks and others
Registration: $150
More Info: 708.488.8500
Web: www.myspace.com/sdmjamsession
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Gospel Music Workshop of America 41st National Convention
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Nashville, TN
Web: www.gmwanational.org
AUGUST 15
Micah Stampley Live Recording
Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Atlanta, GA
7:00 p.m.
Web: www.micahstampley.org
AUGUST 15
Freedom Friday Concert
Zion Bethel United Church of Christ
Portsmouth, VA
7:30 p.m.
Special Guests: Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Euphony, David Allen & Favah, Titus Jackson, S24:6
More Info: 757.582.4996
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AUGUST 18
The Takeover
Cathedral of Praise
Bridgeport, CT
7:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Youthful Praise, Mali Music, Prayz1 & da Underdogs, Marc Britt & Restored, God's Chosen
More Info: 203.384.9471
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AUGUST 23
All-Star Gospel Concert
Eisenhower Park
East Meadow, NY
Special Guests: Damita Haddon, Donnie McClurkin, Jason Champion, Darwin Hobbs, Regina Belle, Pastor Robert Lowe, Chaplain Maria Lopez
AUGUST 29
Faith & Fun Fest
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Detroit, MI
1:30 p.m.
Special Guests: 21:03, Imitation, J-Rus, Spensha Baker, Rock Nation, Jes'Us, Chris Hill
Tickets: $10-$15
More Info: 248.377.8768
Web: www.faithandfunfest.com
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AUGUST 30
Dr. Charles G. Hayes & the Cosmopolitian Church of Prayer Choir Live DVD Recording
Stone Soul Picnic | Tom Lee Park
Memphis, TN
5:00 p.m.
Web: www.myspace.com/cosmopolitanchurchofprayerchoir
AUGUST 30
Beyond Potential Urban Music Gathering
High Point Christian Tabernacle
Atlanta, GA
Special Guests: Canton Jones, Nicole Mullen, Mandisa, Stacie Orrico, Myron Butler
Web: www.myspace.com/beyondpotentialmusic
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AUGUST 31
Spirit Fest 2008
BI-LO Center
Grennville, SC
Special Guests: Mary Mary, Lee Williams & the Spiritual Q.C's, Canton Spirituals, Tramaine Hawkins, the Rance Allen Group, the Nicholtown Community Choir
6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $27-$32
More Info: 864.250.4845
Web: www.eraypromotions.com
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AUGUST 31
A Pre-Labor Day Benefit Concert
Apostolic Faith Temple
Columbus, OH
Special Guest: Byron Cage
11:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10
More Info: 614.236.9080, ext. 443
SEPTEMBER 4-6
A Deeper Level Conference
Grace Church
Humble, TX
Special Guests: Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Bishop Joseph Garlington, Joel Auge, Ashmont Hill, Miriam Webster, Brett Manning
Web: www.adeeperlevel.com
SEPTEMBER 11-13
True Worship Retreat 2008
Christian Pentecostal Church
Irvington, NJ
Special Guests: Tye Tribbett, Bob Sorge, Bishop Liston Page, Richard Smallwood, Kim Burrell, William Murphy, DeWayne Woods, Maurette Brown-Clark, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, Nancey Jackson
More Info: 732.545.9301
Web: www.trueworship.org
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SEPTEMBER 19
Gospel Extravaganza 2008
WaMu Theater | Madison Square Garden
New York City, NY
Special Guests: Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Juanita Bynum, Papa San, Lieutenant Stitchie
Tickets: $30
More Info: 800.490.1541
Web: www.wamuatmsg.com
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SEPTEMBER 24-27
10th Annual Singers & Musicians Conference
Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God In Christ
Detroit, MI
Special Guests: Dorinda Clark-Cole, Pastor John P. Kee, Mary Mary, Pastor Marvin L. Winans, V. Michael McKay, Karen Clark-Sheard
More Info:
866.744.SONG
Web:
www.singersandmusicians.com/index.html
SEPTEMBER 26
12th Annual Church and Pastoral Anniversary
Maranatha Apostolic Church
Baltimore, MD
Special Guest: Maurette Brown-Clark
Tickets: $20
More Info: 410.366.8203
OCTOBER 4
DC Gospel Jazz Conference
Psalms 117
Silver Springs, MD
3:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Todd Ledbetter, Rev. Nolan E. Williams, Jr., Andrea Williams, Terrence Richburg
More Info: 202.236.7009
Web: www.myspace.com/dcgospeljazz
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OCTOBER 6-10
Bahamas Missions Cruise
Miami | Grand Bahama Island | Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas
Special Guests: Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Dr. Tony Evans, Martha Munizzi, the Crabb Family, Michael English. Andrae Crouch, Sonicflood, Byron Cage, John Gray, Paula White
More Info: 888.518.7571
Web: www.christiantravelfinder.com/praisefest.html
OCTOBER 24-26
Rededication to Greater
Greater Faith Worship Center
Hyde Park, MA
Special Guests: Bishop Joseph Walker, III, Dr. John M. Borders, III, Susan L. Taylor
More Info: 617.361.5479
Web: www.greaterfwcc.org
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NOVEMBER 1
Allstate Gospel Superfest
Atlanta Civic Center
Atlanta, GA
6:00 p.m.
Special Guests: Mary Mary, Byron Cage, Walter Hawkins, Martha Munizzi, Hezekiah Walker, Trin-i-tee 5:7, the Williams Brothers, John P. Kee, Flex Alexander, Tasha Smith
Tickets: $17.50-$42.40
Web: www.gospelsuperfest.com
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Isaac Hayes To Be Remembered at Memorial Service
A memorial service is scheduled to take place at the Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, Tennessee from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the life of pioneering soul music icon Isaac Hayes, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 65. Hayes is best known for scoring and performing the GRAMMY and Academy-award winning "Theme from Shaft" and for being a very successful singer, songwriter, author and radio personality. For more info, click here.
Rev. Timothy Wright Gets Help From John P. Kee
With Rev. Timothy Wright still recooperating from injuries during a fatal car accident on July 4th ending the lives of his wife Evangelist Betty Wright and his grandson D.J. Wright, John P. Kee announced that he will be stepping in to support Rev. Wright and his family by paying on the mortgage of Wright's church until he returns. The wounded gospel singer is still in need of finanical support during recovery efforts. For more info, click here.
Dr. Bobby Jones Heads To the Olympics
BET Host and beloved gospel icon Dr. Bobby Jones, whom is also serving for a second term as the Ambassador of Dominica, has been commissioned by the White House to travel to Bejing, China for the 2008 Olympics Games. He will be interviewing athletes for his TV programs on the BET, Gospel Music Channel and The Word networks. He is also slated to appear on the front cover, for the first time in his career, on an August edition of Jet Magazine. Verizon Wireless Announces Church Choir Competition
How Sweet The Sound Gospel Celebration, sponsored by Verzion Wireless, is looking for the best church choirs in America. The competition will be held in eleven cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, DC, Detroit and others. Church choirs with singers ranging from 6 to 100 singers across all denominations are invited to participate. Choirs can win cash prizes of up to $50,000 and the chance to claim the Verizon Wireless V CAST People's Choice Award. For more info, click here.

updated.july.28.2008
| 1 |
Friend of Mine
The Murrills
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| 2 |
Return
Dorinda Clark-Cole
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| 3 |
Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A. |
| 4 |
Ohh La La
LeJune Thompson |
| 5 |
Holding On To You
21:03
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| 6 |
Favor Of God
Martha Munizzi |
| 7 |
Victory
Regina Belle |
| 8 |
Words of Life
J.R. |
| 9 |
Testify
Edwin Hawkins & Walter Hawkins Music & Arts
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| 10 |
Never Would Have Made It
Marvin Sapp
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updated.july.28.2008
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Jesus Saves (ft./ Rev. Timothy Wright)
Rev. Gerald Thompson
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| 2 |
Pure Love
Dottie Peoples |
| 3 |
Lighthouse
New Direction
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| 4 |
Battlefield
Norman Hutchins |
| 5 |
This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir |
| 6 |
We've Got the Victory
Georgia Mass Choir |
| 7 |
You Gave to Me
Andrae' Crouch & the Disciples |
| 8 |
I Walk With the King
Tri-City Singers |
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My Soul Has Been Anchored
Douglas Miller
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There's Got to Be Rain in Your Life
Dorothy Norwood
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from.issue.august.23.2008
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Thirsty
Marvin Sapp (Verity)
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Witness Protection
Dave Hollister (GospoCentric/Zomba) |
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Voices: The Ultimate Gospel Collection
Various Artists (BET/Sony BMG/Time Life)
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Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A. (Integrity/Columbia) |
5 |
WOW Gospel 2008
Various Artists (Verity/EMI/Word-Curb) |
6 |
The Fight Of My Life
Kirk Franklin (GospoCentric/Zomba) |
7 |
Jesus
Shekinah Glory Ministry (Kingdom) |
8 |
Thy Kingdom Come
CeCe Winans (PureSprings Gospel)
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Love Forever Shines
Regina Belle (Pendulum)
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Change The World
Martha Munizzi (MMM)
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LeJune Thompson
Metamorphisis
(LeCe Entertainment)
In Stores Now
Renowned vocalist with the Tri-City Singers, LeJune Thompson is set to release her sophomore project nationwide with this groundbreaking project. Her husband Cedric Thompson produces this musical affair. Album standouts include "Gotta Feelin," "Wait," and the infectious lead single, "Ooh La La."
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August 5
Spensha Baker
OUTLOUD
(Geffen) |
August 12
Darwin Hobbs
Free
(Tyscot) |
August 19
Niyoki
Rest
(D2G) |
August 19
The Katinas
Still
(Destiny Productions/Universal Music)
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August 19
Mary Mary
The Sound
(Columbia) |
September 2
VIP Mass Choir featuring John P. Kee
Live in Miami
(Verity) |
September 2
Deitrick Haddon
Revealed
(Verity) |
September 23
Sean Simmonds
It's Over
(Xist/Tyscot) |
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