Worship leader, songwriter and Recording Artist Freda Battle & the Temple Worshippers are gearing up for the release of thier new LP, “How Glorious and Excellent Is Our God” via Peace-O-Mind Music/Central South Distribution, and the official album cover and tracklist has surfaced.

Due on June 12th, the set – which includes the high energy cut and title track “How Glorious & Excellent Is Our God” and the standout  Brazilian infused tune ”150 Praises” in which will  be shining moments on the project. The forthcoming LP boasts guest appearances from Stephen Hurd, Rodney Posey, and Bobby Perry (of Bobby Perry & R.A.I.N). Take a gander at the official album cover above and peep the full tacklisting below…

“How Glorious and Excellent Is Our God” Tracklist

1. How Glorious & Excellent Is Our God featuring Rodney Posey
2.150 Praises
3. House of the Righteous featuring Bobby Perry
4. Bless the Name of Jesus featuring Michael White
5. We Enter Your Gates
6. Great & Marvelous God
7. Praise and Worship Break featuring Stephen Hurd
8. Oh How I Love
9. Oh How I Love (reprise)/ I Have To
10. I Need Your Presence
11. His Presence Is Here
12. Here Is Our Praise featuring Rodney Posey (Live Version)
13. I Win (Bonus Track)

Season 1 of “Mary Mary” continued tonight on WE tv.

Serving up a dose of family-friendly along with reality tv staples (e.g., drama and conflict) that make good reality tv, each episode gets better and better.

Well, without further delay hit play and get into Pt. 1 of  Episode 8 of “Mary Mary” above and parts 2, 3,4, and 5 below as we get a closer look into the lives of a top-flight Gospel duo. (more…)

Sisters Erica & Tina, best known as Mary Mary have a lot to celebrate these days! Recently their hit WE tv reality series aptly titled ‘Mary Mary’ was renewed for a 2nd season, and if that wasn’t enough to celebrate, now their latest LP, “Got Get It” has snagged the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart, No. 3 on the Billboard R&B Chart, and made the top 20 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums charting at No. 16! The project moved 18,946 units in the first week of sales; congrats to Mary Mary on a successful week in sales.

Coming in at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart is Gospel music’s leading man, Marvin Sapp with his latest release “I Win.” The chart topper moved an outstanding 7,778 units last week, congrats to Pastor Sapp on yet another successful week in sales! Taking the No. 3 spot is the popular compilation series “Wow Gospel 2012,” and coming in at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart is the “Joyful Noise Soundtrack” ft. Kirk Franklin, Queen Latifah, and more. And snagging No. 5 is Trip Lee with his latest release “The Good Life.”

Welp, there’s your Top 5 artists and albums! Be sure to go out and support these artists and their projects, and stay tuned to see who snags the Top 5 spots next week!

Lisa Page Brooks, the signature voice of the award winning female group “Witness”  is gearing up for the release of her new LP, “Better Than Life” via Habakkuk Music.

Due on August 28th, the set is a follow-up to Brooks’ 2009 LP, “Strong,” in which spawned hits like “God Is Good” and “I Want To Say Thank You.” Drawing near to the release of “Better Than Life” the lead single and title cut has been released. “Better Than Life” showcases Brook’s signature and unique vocals that we love so much along with tasteful production.

Take listen to the sassy songstress and her take on her new single “Better Than Life,” below.

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Hip hop heavyweight Lecrae has quickly moved to the forefront of Christian Hip Hop and has become a household name. The Houston, Texas native has made a tremendous impact not only in Christian Hop Hop, but in music period. His most recent commercial release “Rehab” debuted at No. 1 on the Hip-Hop and Christian Hip-Hop chart, and has sold over 100,00 units to date.

This month the Hip Hop general released his first mixtape titled “Church Clothes,” which was released on May 10 and was hosted by DJ Don Cannon. The mixtape was downloaded more than 100,000 times in less than 48 hours on DatPiff.com. Some kind of amazing!

The Gospel Guru caught up with the MC for a very candid interview to discuss his new mixtape, future plans, his forthcoming LP “Gravity,” and more! Welp, without further ado get into my interview with one of Christian Hip Hop’s leading men Lecrae, below. (more…)

He’s the mastermind behind fan favorite from Marvin Sapp “Praise Him In Advance” and “Incredible God, Incredible Praise” from J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise and now Deon Kipping is stepping out on his own.

Last year the singer/songwriter inked a deal with Verity Gospel Music Group and released his debut single “I Don’t Look Like (What I’ve Been Through),” and now the follow-up “What’s Coming Is Better” has been released. Kipping describes his latest single as a powerful reminder to speak positive in a negative situation by faith.

Hit play and get into “What’s Coming Is Better,” and stay tuned for more info regarding Deon Kipping.

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CCM Artist Montell Jordan and his wife wife Kristin welcome their 4^th child, Samantha Victoria Jordan. Samantha, who has already been nicknamed Lady Bug, arrived at 4:36 pm on May 15^th and weighed 6 pounds, 14.2 ounces and is 19 inches long.

“It’s hard to imagine how someone so big can be wrapped around a finger so small,” says Montell.  “This little girl is a reminder of God’s hands always at work in all our lives, and another reminder for me in my role as a father trying to be like our Heavenly Father.”

Congratulations to Montell Jordan and his family on their newest addition to the fam!

Maestro Anthony Brown and his ensemble Group TherAPy is gearing up for the release of their self-titled debut album via Tyscot Records and as the set’s August 21st release date draws nearer, the lead single “Testimony” has surfaced.

The rousing, fun, and feel-good song is bolstered by tight production and a respectable vocal performance from Brown and TherAPy. The forthcoming album from Anthony Brown & TherAPy offers contemporary gospel; and praise & worship along with the same flawless vocals and melodies that we hear on “Testimony.”

Anthony Brown is no stranger to the music scene. Brown was responsible for penning Maurette Brown Clark’s No. 1 hit “It Ain’t Over.” He has proven his songwriting, production and vocal abilities on many past hits from Maurette Brown Clark, Donald Lawrence, VaShawn Mitchell, and Myron Butler. A music prodigy who began playing the piano at 3, he served as the vocal director and vocal producer for Brown-Clark’s live recording of “The Dream,” on which he wrote the popular song “Sovereign God,” and several other songs including “Don’t Be Discouraged,” “He Is Able,” and “Jesus Is Alive.”  Brown also lent his talents to praise and worship leader, Stephen Hurd’s 2009 Grammy and Stellar-nominated CD, “Time Of Refreshing.”

Well, without further delay hit play and get into the summer smash from Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy below…

“Desire” singer Kierra Sheard is still riding off of the success of her well received 2011 album, “Free.” Last month saw the vocal phenom tape JC-TV’s ’15th Street Live,’ and the footage has finally surfaced.

Serving up a set of her best numbers, which include “Love Like Crazy and ‘”You Are,” the powerhouse vocalist delivered what I’d say to be one of her best performances, armed with her killer vocals and bright personality.

Sheard took front, stage, centre on 15th Street Live, check out her rousing set below…