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Here is some of the latest buzz in all things Gospel music:

Reach Records Altered Minds Tour

After the powerful energy of the Don’t Waste Your Life Tour, Reach Records is launching the Altered Minds on October 1st, blending Christian Rock and Rap. The tour will feature artists like Lecrae, After Edmund, Sho Baraka (in November), Tedashii (in October), and Mike’s Chair. From the Reach Records Website:

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2a

As a culture we need our minds completely altered. Day after day we are bombarded with messages contrary to God’s heart. “Live for yourself” is the constant pressure we feel and sometimes unscriptural messages even work their way in…

Visit http://reachrecords.com/alteredminds for tour dates and locations.

Stellar Awards First Round Voting Ends October 3rd

Be sure to vote in the first round of the 25th Annual Stellar Awards to have your voice heard. Click here to vote for your favorite artists.

Gospel Music Channel Music Video Awards

There’s still time to vote in the Gospel Music Channel Awards. Viewers have until Thursday, October 8 to vote during Round 1. The second round of voting begins Monday, October 19. Voting closes Friday, November 13. The top videos of 2009 will be revealed Saturday, January 2 on Gospel Music Channel. Click here to vote for your favorite artists’ videos.

Reflections

“All of the hurdles I’ve crossed as an artist and the business aspects I’ve experienced and learned. It has been my dream to share with those who want it to be their dream.
Because of my experiences and desires as an artist being up under a record company, I’ve thought about ‘what it is that an artist should get?’ I’ve tried to look at it now, as the CEO of the company, balanced against my experiences as an artist…

“And when I say I want to try and pursue someone else’s dreams, I really mean that. I know it’s hard out there in this industry, so I want to be a vehicle to help others. It would be nice to have someone say, ‘Thank you for being a blessing to my career in helping me step out and become an artist.”

– Karen Clark Sheard on launching her own record label Karew Records in article by Lisa Collins on GospelMusicChannel.com (click here for the article).

Recent and Upcoming Album Release Listings

Don’t miss out on these great recent releases from Gospel and Christian artists:

BeBe and CeCe Winans – “Still,” October 6th
Check out the video below with a sampler from their highly anticipated album:

Canton Jones – “Kingdom Business Part 2,” In Stores October 6th
Visit Canton’s website at www.cantonjones.net to get a free download from the album, the song "Great Things," and check out a commercial for the album below:

Fred Hammond – "Love Unstoppable," September 29
Listen to the entire album by clicking here or clips from the album below:

KJ-52 – "Five-Two Television," September 22
Select a song from the preview video below for samples from the album:

Kierra Sheard – "Kiki’s Mixtape," September 22
Listen to clips from the mixtape below:

B. Reith – "Now is Not Forever," September 22

Listen to clips from the album below: