Radio Stations & Indie Artists Are Encouraged To Sign Up For New Service Independent artists are continually challenged when it comes to getting their songs on radio. A new service is going to make that challenge much easier. ECHE (pronounced EH-shay) is a user-friendly, ground-breaking service for Christian indie artists and Internet radio stations. Taking the grunt work out of getting airplay, ECHE presents new music to Christian Internet radio stations. Artists who subscribe to the service can upload their music on ECHEMusic.com and radio stations affiliated with the service can add those songs to their playlists. Industry mover and shaker Simone Henry, the visionary and CEO of ECHE, feels that the company can open doors to artists who have been unsuccessful in securing airplay through traditional means. "ECHE was created as a platform for independent artists to present their music, to be discovered by radio programmers," says Henry. "In addition to the benefits to indie artists, radio programmers have the opportunity to rate artists' submissions and add music that has been favorably rated by other programmers. As a collective of radio stations, artists can be played on a group of stations, not just one." Songs added to ECHE and chosen to be placed in rotation will be tracked through Digital Radio Tracker which enables artist's songs to chart through a BDS-type of monitoring system. Terrestrial radio stations that stream live are eligible for the service as well. In addition to benefiting artists and radio stations, radio promoters and managers can reap the rewards as well. They can track through the system and submit multiple artists' music simultaneously. ECHE offers many other benefits to artists. Soon, ECHE will present artist resources, additional products and services that artists have been requesting. Also, artists will be able to rate and comment on their experience (i.e., Angie's List). ECHE isn't a third-party system so all personal information and music are only shared within the membership community. Radio stations will reap the rewards as well. One of ECHE Music's goals is to make Internet radio stations a more legitimate part of the industry. Also, the stations that are a part of the collective can be assured they will only receive Christian music. They will not have to sift through formats they don't play. Stations can request CDs from artists if they prefer hard copies rather than digital downloads. Kevin James, a popular Internet radio station programmer, is excited about the new service. "ECHE Music is building another stadium to break new artists," he says. "This service will showcase the crème of the crop and has the power to make Internet radio even more influential." Independent artists and radio stations are encouraged to sign up today. For more information on ECHE Music, log on to www.ECHEMusic.com.
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There's good news flowing at Tyscot Records. Not sure if you've noticed, but Tyscot has signed a slew of new artists and it's got the gospel industry looking much better and listeners more excited than ever! One of the recent signees is Marica Chisolm! You absolutely have to hear her music. She is one of gospel music's purest hearts and will take you beyond the traditional scope and reach of the gospel music experience. You can hear her smash "Hallelujah to the King" on SoulProsper Radio. If you've heard it, you're already familiar with the powerful anointing resting on her life. If not, you have a fantastic opportunity to experience Marica Chisolm tonight on TBN. Tyscot Music & Entertainment artist Marica Chisolm continues to crisscross this nation, connecting with current and potential fans. This week, Marica is in her hometown of Atlanta, GA promoting her Simply Worship project with an appearance on TBN's local Praise the Lord program. Those in the Atlanta area and surrounding counties will be able to catch Chisolm, on Wednesday, August 29th starting at 10 p.m. EST. Check your local listings for more information. While on the show, Marica will perform her current single "Used" to an anticipating audience. Written by Tasha Cobbs, "Used" masterfully captures the yearning of one who strongly desires to serve God and be useful in building His Kingdom. While assembling songs for Simply Worship, Marica made sure to collaborate with some of the top worship songwriters to create music that'll allow listeners to experience God. Here's what Cobbs had to say about Marica after working together: "Marica Chisolm is called to lead God's people into the awareness of His presence. She is definitely fulfilling that assignment with the National Release of her single 'Used', said Cobbs, "I truly believe this single is bound to take the country by storm". To find out more about Marica Chisolm's ministry, please visit her site. SoulProsper Media Group has been selected to be a part of the media and press corps for this year's MegaFest. Returning to Dallas to hold the largest church festival ever. This year, MegaFest is the largest it's ever been. BIG doesn't even begin to describe how power packed this premiere church festival will be! Look for photos, interviews and updates from this Mega Ministry experience starting Wednesday August 28,2013. MegaFest is returning to the United States for the first time since 2006, and is in Dallas for the first time. The event is expected to bring up to 50,000 attendees from some 40 countries to Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, American Airlines Center and other venues throughout the city. The event will feature Oprah’s Lifeclass, the Woman of Purpose concert, hosted by Steve Harvey and including performances by Jennifer Hudson and Brandy, a comedy show featuring Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash, the International Faith and Family Film Festival featuring screenings of “Winnie Mandela” and “Black Nativity,” empowerment sessions, and inspirational and spiritual speakers from around the country, including Joel and Victoria Osteen. Read Fred's MegaFest preview article on DFWHappenings.com
Hailed as the God Father of Gospel Jazz, Ben Tankard has snagged three Dove Award Nominations: Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year ("Full Tank"),Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year (Full Tank), and Instrumental Album of the Year (Full Tank). Tankard’s “Full Tank” single, featuring sax man Gerald Albright hit the Billboard Smooth Jazz National Radio Chart Top 20 and topped the Independent Smooth Jazz Singles sales chart. Ben Tankard also captured a 2013 Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist. Tankard has also had a full schedule this year touring and gearing up for the debut of his new reality television series Thicker Than Water: The Tankards, which will premiere on BRAVO TV this fall. Listen to "Full Tank" featuring Gerald Albright. The 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominee categories can be found at www.doveawardsvoting.com/nominees. The show will be broadcast on Monday, October 21st at 8:00ET exclusively on the UP! Television Network. Voting for the final winners will run from September 3rd through September 24th. All tabulations certified by the independent accounting firm, Kraft CPAs PLLC. Nashville, TN -- The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the nominees in 42 categories for the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN at 7:30pm CT. Two Nashville based gospel artists have garnered multiple nominations - Bishop Jerry L. Maynard and The Cathedral of Praise Choir. Cathedral of Praise Church Choir, under the pastoral leadership of Bishop Jerry L. Maynard, and on his new record label Jelama Records, released their inaugural project Bishop Jerry Maynard Presents The Cathedral Of Praise Choir which debuted on Billboard’s Top Gospel Chart at #10 and produced a high-spirited radio single that quickly rose to the top of the gospel radio charts. "Just Believe" became a Top 30 Gospel radio chart hit with the contribution of powerful lead vocals from Michelle Prather (Kurt Carr Singers and Kevin Davidson & the Voices). Maynard and his choir have received their first two Dove Award Nominations for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year ("Just Believe"). Bishop Jerry Maynard Presents The Cathedral of Praise Choir was produced by Phil Hughley and Elvin “Kiko” Negron and directed by talented songstress Kyla Jade. The project features Don Moen, Nia Allen, Candy West, Pam Crawford and Durward Davis and marks the first project on Bishop Maynard's own Jelama Records label with distribution by Central South Distribution. The 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominee categories can be found at www.doveawardsvoting.com/nominees. The show will be broadcast on Monday, October 21st at 8:00ET exclusively on the UP! Television Network. Voting for the final winners will run from September 3rd through September 24th. All tabulations certified by the independent accounting firm, Kraft CPAs PLLC. Motown Gospel Recording Artist Steps Back Into Studio For Sophomore CD, Vintage Worship Andrea Williams Gospel Artist Anita Wilson has been amazed at the success of her debut record, Worship Soul. With Billboard Top 10 tracks like "Speechless" and "Jesus Will", she has become a phenomenon in the Gospel music industry. Merging R&B grooves with contemporary Gospel, she has created a style of worship all her own. After receiving a GRAMMY Award Nomination and multiple Stellar Award nominations for the project, the artist celebrates one more accolade: a 44th Annual GMA Dove Award Nomination. She was recognized with a nomination for Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year for Worship Soul. Anita is grateful for the recognition. "I am continually astonished by God's Favor," says Wilson. "It is incredibly humbling to have the prestigious honor of being a GMA Dove Award Nominee! I'm grateful to be included among so many amazing artists and I'd like to congratulate all of the nominees!" The 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:30PM at the Allen Arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. More information on the GMA Dove Awards can be found onwww.DoveAwards.com. Anita is currently in the studio, working on her next release. The upcoming Motown Gospel project, Vintage Worship, is a collection of original songs that lends itself to the vintage sounds of the 70's, 80's and 90's. Deciding not to mess with perfection, Wilson has tapped Rick Robinson, producer of Worship Soul, for Vintage Worship. The new CD is scheduled for release in early 2014. Connect with Anita Wilson on Twitter (@MsAnitaWilson) and Facebook. Read all about the Waco,Texas Pastor who told his church that they can't wear weave to his church. Does that make sense? I think that even though the Pastor meant well (according to the demographics of his church) he was overreaching. We have yet to hear more from him, but hopefully he can 'straighten' out these comments before his membership loses their head over it! Read Fred's article here. Travis Pratt of America's Got Talent stopped by to share with SoulProsper Radio. His outstanding audition in San Antonio blew the judges away. The video went viral immediately and he has since began a journey with no looking back! Have a listen as he shares what's up next for him. Dubbed "America's Tenor" by Fred Willis, Mr. Pratt is poised to take the world by storm and showcase his phenomenal gift with the world. Pratt's girlfriend surprised him and drove him to the audition and he surprised her by proposing to her after his performance!! What a story, we wish him all the best and anticipate God's best for him going forward! For booking, contact Katrina McCrae and 37 Purple at 214.907.8597 This interview originally aired on SoulProsper Radio on the Prayzefest Gospel Network. Travis Pratt shocks the judges...and his girlfriend!!!! Andrea Williams Known for his moving and spirited God-directed songs, gifted worship leader Eddie James is bringing a new generation of worshippers with him into the presence of God. A national-charting singer known for his gospel-influenced work with the Phoenix Mass Choir, Eddie James is one of the genre's most diverse artists. He continues to thrill the God-lover, now with a brand new release, a long-awaited, highly-touted project called SHIFT. The new release is available on iTunes and is in stores now. |
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