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Music Notes – June 15

Here are some recent notable highs in Christian and Gospel music from around the web:

– If you are in the Dallas area, check out KLTY’s free annual Christian concert, Celebrate Freedom, on June 27, 2009. This concert is the largest free outdoor concert in the country, and will feature artists such as Kirk Franklin, Kari Jobe, Jeremy Camp, The News Boys, Mark Schultz and more. It’s a wonderful event for the whole family and an amazing time of worship – and who can turn down FREE? Last year I was able to go and saw some of my favorite contemporary Christian artists perform, but a storm caused the concert to end early just before Kirk Franklin went on. The concert will also take place in Atlanta on September 5, 2009. For more information visit http://klty.com/celebratefreedom.

– Christian Rapper Mr. Del is set to release his new Album THRILLA. Check out all of the details on Gospel Music Bites.

– Melinda Watts, the season three winner of Gospel Dream, will be releasing her debut gospel music album, People Get Ready, on July 28th. Read more on 1800 Gospel.

– Youthful Praise recently set its Summer Tour Dates. Check to see if they’ll be coming to a city near you on Gospel Life.

– The new album, Identity Crisis, from Gospel rap artist Tedashii makes it to #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart. Find out more on 1800 Gospel.

– Marvin Sapp is the first Gospel artist to surpass the one million mark in ringtone sales. Learn more on Gospel Music Channel.

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Morning Worship: “Mighty To Save” – Hillsong

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Everytime we sing this song in church, I feel the power of it’s words and truth. From Hillsong’s album Mighty to Save (Live).

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Israel Houghton “Just Wanna Say” Video Contest

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Israel Houghton & Integrity Music are offering you and your worship leader a chance to be their guests at “A Deeper Level Conference 2009.” Watch the video below for details on how to enter:

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Gospel Buzz: Gospel Dream Premiere, New Music From Bishop Greg O’Quin, and Sheri Jones-Moffett Joins EMI Gospel

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Gospel Dream Premieres On June 24th

The 4th season of Gospel Dream returns this month on June 24th, at 10pm ET, on the Gospel Music Channel. Get a sneak peek of the show on the Gospel Music Channel website.

The judges for this season include: Michelle Williams, former Destiny’s Child member; Stellar Award winner J. Moss; and one of the music industry’s most respected executives, Mitchell Solarek. Kimberly Locke, from American Idol, will serve as co-host with Mike Kasem (MTV’s Top 20 Video Countdown, American Top 10). Also, two major musical artists will serve as surprise coaches during the season. The theme for the show’s fourth season: The Greatest Inspirational Songs of All Time. Click here to learn more about the judges and the show premiere.

New Music From Bishop Greg O’Quin

Greg O’Quin and vocal ensemble iPraize

returns to the gospel music scene with a brand new album, After the Storm. After an 8 year hiatus, O’Quin is back on a new label, Pendulum Records, to offer a dynamic CD with 15 power-filled songs.

The first single from the upcoming album, “Lead Me Jesus,” was #1 most added on the gospel charts when it debuted in March. Since then, it has been steadily climbing the gospel charts each week. After the Storm will include a variety of contemporary worship, modern R&B, soul, classic gospel and some smooth hip-hop. You can listen to the single by clicking here.

Bishop Greg O’Quin is currently the pastor and founder of Church Without Walls Int’l located in the suburbs of Dallas, TX.

Sheri Jones- Moffett Joins EMI Gospel

Sheri Jones-Moffett was recently signed to EMI Gospel, and her upcoming album Renewed will be available August 11, 2009 in stores and on and itunes.
Moffett has always been known as a collaborater and as a featured vocalist, from The Tri-City Singers to her duo work in Ted & Sheri, and you’ve heard her powerful voice behind many hit songs including the powerful Grammy nominated song "Encourage Yourself." This summer she’ll be making her debut as a solo artist.

“We have loved working with Sheri since Donald Lawrence first introduced her to us as part of The Tri-City Singers a number of years ago – we feel she has been part of our family." said Ken Pennell President EMI Gospel. “So to collaborate even more closely with her now in her first venture as a solo artist is especially fulfilling.”

Read more about Jones-Moffett‘s release.

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