Performing "Old Landmark," Dr. Charles G. Hayes & the Cosmopolitian Church of Prayer Choir gets down and churchy at the 2004 GMWA convention in Kansas City, MO.


WALTER HAWKINS
Love Alive III
Light, 1985

On his third Love Alive installment, Walter Hawkins assembles more of his colorful and radiant compositions - clearly echoing the abundance of his edgy contemporary gospel style. With the funky sounds of the album's super hit "When The Battle Is Over" and the gorgeous beauty of the gospel ballad "I Love You, Lord" leading the way, Love Alive III proved to be one of Hawkins' glorified projects. Also included - and far from being mere suggestions - are the soulful, churchy sounds of "He'll Bring You Out," Daryl Coley's marvelous composition "Return, Oh Backslider," and the juicy deliveries heard on the prophetic "There's A War Going On." Lynette Hawkins-Stephens also breaks out into her traditional form of shouting batters on the latter track as the song repeats the praises of her signature classic, "My God Is Standing By." The tempo changes towards the end and the song bursts into an intense frenzy of gospel dynamics. The best-selling album shot up to number one on the gospel charts and also topped the million sales mark. "When The Battle Is Over" has been covered a number of times recently by artists including Benita Washington, the COGIC International Mass Choir and the Atlanta Centennial Mass Choir and remains an important staple in contemporary gospel music.
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Get the party started at the Music Center. New music from Regina Belle, Tye Tribbett, the Murrills, Martha Munizzi, Niyoki, J.R., Spensha Baker, LeJune Thompson, Dr. Charles G. Hayes and tons more. Plus the Retro section gets an overhaul of goodies from Inez Andrews, James Bignon, Esther Smith, Donald Vails and much more. It's one of the biggest updates yet!

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the unofficial timeline of the gmwa

It's been over forty years since the inception of the Gospel Music Workshop of America - the largest gospel music organization in the world - and the history that surrrounds this world renowned institution is great. While there is an incredible lack of documentation out there citing its legacy and important facts, we uncover the special events, album recordings and important presentations made at the annual event with a very exclusive time machine covering four decades of the GMWA.

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gospel's worst album covers ever?

Mainstream has its share of tasteless, horrific album covers, but gospel has put out some bad choices also. That doesn't mean the content on the albums is bad...it just means we should be a little extra careful in judging the book by its cover. We went through tons of albums and choose twenty covers that surely makes the cut. But don't be mad about our choices...get mad at the cover designers.

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Al Green is one of those golden voices in the world of modern music that cannnot be denied and ignored. He is considered by music critics to be a legend in the soul, R&B and pop music for numerous best-selling albums and singles, but he also laid down an impeccable foundation during the 1980s towards gospel that remains historic and groundbreaking. In our first Perspective column, we focus on the work and legacy of renowned soul/gospel singer Al Green.

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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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AUGUST 9-15
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

2

Return
Dorinda Clark-Cole

3
Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A.
4
Ohh La La
LeJune Thompson
5
Holding On To You
21:03
6
Favor Of God
Martha Munizzi
7

Victory
Regina Belle
8
Words of Life
J.R.
9
Testify
Edwin Hawkins & Walter Hawkins Music & Arts
10

Never Would Have Made It
Marvin Sapp

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updated.july.28.2008

1

Jesus Saves (ft./ Rev. Timothy Wright)
Rev. Gerald Thompson
2

Pure Love
Dottie Peoples

3

Lighthouse
New Direction

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
9 My Soul Has Been Anchored
Douglas Miller
10

There's Got to Be Rain in Your Life
Dorothy Norwood


from.issue.august.23.2008

1

Thirsty
Marvin Sapp (Verity)
2

Witness Protection
Dave Hollister (GospoCentric/Zomba)
3

Voices: The Ultimate Gospel Collection
Various Artists (BET/Sony BMG/Time Life)

4

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)
9
Love Forever Shines
Regina Belle (Pendulum)
10

Change The World
Martha Munizzi (MMM)




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."

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)
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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