Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

•Tony B. Dickerson (now embracing the resonant name"Barnshaw") is not just an  artist; he is a catalytic force in inspirational music. A two-time Grammy-considered  songwriter and performer, his journey is a masterclass in musical synthesis. He  channels the raw soul of gospelpioneers, the fearless innovation of funk, and the  lyrical depth of classic songwriting into a sound that is both timeless and urgently contemporar...

•Compassion  Anderson, affectionately known by his stagename, "C'Tyre", hails from Houston, Texas. C'Tyre is a gifted musician, singer,songwriter, producer, and national recording artist.• Known as the "Prince of Bump," C'Tyre captivatesaudiences with his fiery, high-energy performances and is recognized globally for his ability to lead praise and worship in an anointed way. He has received numerous ...

•B. Chase Williams a choirmaster for over 30 years who has groomed his choir Shabach to perform elaborate choral arrangements, traditional hymns, and high-velocitypraise and worship songs.  Their 2023 CHASING THE NEXT CHAPTER album garnered the choir a Stellar Award nomination and a Billboard Top 30 Gospel Airplay chart hit single, “Power of God.“•As mentioned in The Unleashed Voice Magazine “Williams has worked with some of the mu...

•Billboard’s 1994 Year in Review- Where is Gospel Music in the Review

Let’s Talk: Gospel Music Gold Looks back 30 Years to 1995 in Billboard’s Gospel Music History.  1994 the #1 Gospel album was “The Live Experience” Helen Baylor•There was no “Hot Single” for Gospel Music and there was no “Top Videos” in the category for Gospel Music•This list was posted in the Billboard January 7, 1995, issue where was the representation of Gospel ...

•Thomas C. Horton known to fans as “The Soul King”, isa powerful independent singer, songwriter, and producer whose music bridges gospel, soul, and contemporary R&B. With over 100 released songs and a growing global audience, Horton delivers a sound that is both timeless andmodern — rooted in heartfelt emotion, spiritual depth, and authentic storytelling.is a rapidly rising gospel, soul, andinspirational artist, announces a maj...

•Ellen Hayes Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Ellen Hayes is the youngest of ten siblings in a deeply musical family. Surrounded by singers and musicians from birth, Ellen’s passion for music was nurtured early by her late mother, who sparked her love for the piano. By the age of three, Ellen was already exploring melodies on the keys, and by sixteen she knew she was called to music ministry.•Ellen has also embraced recording ...

•Ben Tankard discovered his passion for music as a child but got distracted by basketball. After making it all the way to the NBA,  he returned to his passion of music after a career ending injury, homelessness and an encounter with God.•Former Pro Basketballer, Aircraft Pilot, Reality-TV Dad , Musician, Pastor, "TANK" has done it all!  Ben Tankard--known as the Godfather of the GospelJazz music scene--is the genre's ...

•Kim Kenny Green – Recording Artist | Educator is an award-winning vocalist, recording artist, and educator who serves as Program Director for the Music Business Commercial MusicIndustry program at Dallas Baptist University. Known for her versatility across classical and commercial genres, she has performed on major stages including the Apollo Theater, ABC Studios Chicago, and the Emmy Award winning Black Music & Civil Rights M...

•Stanley Watson, Jr. AKA Stanley RayJr. is a native of Norfolk, VA. He has received International exposure through radio and print such as being interviewed by George Houston of Blessed Lifestyle magazine and hosted his own radio program on WPCE 1350 AM. He also made theNielsen BDS charts in 2009, which has been proclaimed as “the leading supplier of performance monitoring” by Musicrypt. •Stanley Ray's gospel music ministry inc...

•Phillip Carter, A native of Fort Washington, MD, Phillip began playing the piano at 18 months, and began directing choirs when he was nine. He is the former Director of theGeorgetown University Choir and the Bowie State University Gospel Choir and former Assistant Director of the Howard University Gospel Choir. Phillip serves as a music consultant for churches and has facilitated workshops specializing in church and choir ministry...

•Jai Reed is a native of New Orleans, LA (He pronounces his first name “Jay”)  He is best known as a Gospel Recording Artist but has an extensive resume singing R&B, Classic Soul, and Love ballots.•He began singing at his local church as a child; later traveled with and sang in Tyler Perry’s musical plays; He has gone on to perform on stages across the US and also on international Stages.  In December 2019 he sang the National ...

•J.Pyles is a Minister, Worship Leader, Gospel Artist totallycommitted to using his gifts to spread the Gospel. Whether you catch him ministering to a congregation, ushering in the presence of God, or you stream his music, it won't take you long to realize this young man is on fire for God.With a youthful swag, a commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and an undeniable vocal gift, Pyles is poised to carry on the torch of Gos...

•Jason Singleton is a musician, preacher and music educator who founded The Sound of Destiny Choir.  He the CEO of SingleTone Music Group, the Founder of Jason Singleton & Friends, The Sound of Destiny Choir and The Low Country Youth and Young Adult Choir. •Jason Singleton’s mission is to spread inspiration and share The Gospel of Jesus Christ through Gospel Music. Jason native of Charleston, SC, and also known as theLowcountry...

•Rev. Charles H. Nicks Jr. born in 1941 Lincoln, Nebraska.  Long before anyone even knew Charles Nicks, he was discovered by his family around the age of 2 years old. The family discovered it was young Charles who had gotten to the piano and played the song note for note his grandmother had previously played.  His family had a strong musical influence on him during his formative years.  At the ager of 16 he became the minister of m...

•The Family burst on the scene in the early 90’s, with their debut album released by Kirk Franklin June 1993. This was also the debut album by Franklin in collaboration with his seventeen-voice formed choir, The Family.• This unique collection of individual singers gave birth to what we now know as Urban Contemporary Gospel Music. Itwas their unmistakable vocal style and flair that became ‘the sound’ of the 1990’s and early 2000’s....

•Pastor Darin G. Freeman is God’s chosen under-Shepherd, who served for 11 years as the Pastor of the New United Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He also was honored by Gospel Today Magazine as one of America’s Best Beloved Pastors.  Currently the Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Clarksville, TN.•Pastor Freeman is married to the gift that God has given him, the beautiful two-time Stellar Award winner, ElderAdriann R. Lewis-F...

•Dr. Jacqueline Deneith Chambers is a native Houstonian and the daughter of the late Henry and Pinkie Reed Chambers.  She is a product of the Houston Public School System, having graduated in the first class of Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.  “Jackie”, as she is affectionately known, began studying piano at the age of three.  Her first piano teacher was the late Professor C.J. Richards who taught her not ...

•Damita is a trailblazing voice in gospel and inspirational music, known for her powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and unmatched creativity. She began her career in 1991 with the a cappella group Adoration N Prayze, earning a Stellar Award nomination with their debut album Time Is Running Out. Her song “He’s Wonderful” was later recorded by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers, further showcasing her gift as a songwrite...

•Eddie Baltrip of Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment is a group of passionate and anointed voices with an excellence-driven style for telling stories that speak life.  Through divine inspiration, Eddie founded the Voices of Fulfillment Community Choir, initially comprising thirteen youth and young adults who aimed to share hope and Christ's lovethrough music. •The choir played a vital role in steering young people away from gangs ...