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John Mike Talks It all started in 2003 when we posted our first Video on a simple 4-5-6 movement and the support we received from that one video was phenomenal. It has always been my desire to play gospel music for the Lord and to be involved in music software. In 2004 after being blessed with a very successful career as a sales engineer, I woke up one morning and quit my job, and set out on a journey to pursue ministry, music, and software development-Hence the birthing of Gospel Musicians LLC. Speaking for my beautiful wife, who sings on some of our videos, our kids, and all of the video, graphics, and development team, we truly thank everyone and appreciate everyone who has supported us over the years. This would not be possible without you and we Thank God for you often.

The spiritual arrangements of the 1870s, like the ones performed by the Fisk Jubilee Singers, were quite different from the simple folk songs that had a single melody. The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song from executive producer, host, and writer Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival and grace, organizing and resilience, thriving and testifying, autonomy and freedom, solidarity and speaking truth to power. Now streaming on the PBS Video App. Official Website: https://www.pbs.org/blackchurch | #BlackChurchPBS

by Renee Spearman Mike Bereal is known to the Gospel Industry as one of the hottest music producers in the country. Many of us artist/record companies that have worked with Mike are often questioned about Mike's musicianship (how did he learn to play so well, how long has he been playing, who are his influences etc) Well, noone can answer those questions better than the man himself. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you Michael Bereal.....enjoy!

The original artist of Waymaker! African born International Gospel Singer, SINACH was live at BBC Africa's Studio Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, known professionally as Sinach, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and senior worship leader at Loveworld. She is the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songwriter chart for 12 weeks in a row. Her song "Way Maker", bagged three nominations and won the Song of the Year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, making her the first Nigerian to win the Award. She also won the BMI song of the year, and in 2021 was recognized by the US Congress while on tour in the United States of America. She has released 9 studio albums with several other hit songs, including "I Know Who I Am", "Great Are You Lord", "Rejoice", "He Did It Again", "Precious Jesus", "The Name of Jesus", "This Is My Season", "Awesome God", "For This", "I Stand Amazed", "Simply Devoted" and "Jesus is Alive". "Way Maker" has also piled up many recognition and awards since it was released in 2015. The visuals for Way Maker is currently the second most-watched Nigerian music video on YouTube.[9] In March 2019, it became the third Nigerian video to garner 100 million views on YouTube behind Davido's "Fall" and Yemi Alade's Johnny".[10] "Way Maker" has been covered by over 60 Christian artists such as Michael W. Smith, Darlene Zschech, Leeland, Bethel Music, and Mandisa and in many languages.[11][12][13] In the first few weeks of the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown in 2020, Way Maker was the go-to song, as several viral videos in hospitals, parks were made with large numbers of people singing the song. After being on the Christian Copyright Licensing International top 100 charts for several months in 2020, it claimed the No. 1 position in June and has remained till December 2020, making it the most played song in Churches across the United States for 2020. Sinach received a Bethlehem Hall of Faith certificate of commemoration during her visit to Israel in December 2017. In September 2019, Sinach became the first gospel artist from Africa to tour India, headlining concerts with several thousand in attendance. In May 2020, she became the first African artist to top the Billboard Christian Songwriters chart.

This video is NOT for EVERY musician, but it is definitely a "healthy" discussion on the differences between Church Gigs and Music Ministry; hence, it explains why I, personally, no longer do "Church Music Gigs".

Professional Church musicians & Gospel musicians (Javad Day on Piano) (Bryan Bdubb White on bass guitar) (Ivan Hunter on Organ), (Nick Smith on Drums) who usually regularly play the most popular praise and worship gospel songs by artists like Travis Green (known for the song "Intentional") give us tips on how to play gospel piano the right way... ... And are discussing the importance of the live gospel band communicating, using the language of music), as well as addressing the possibility of those musicians who play in the church missing out on the word and the message that's being given by the pastor. The Keyboard player is Javad Day and he got his start playing piano by ear, so he doesn't read sheet music. So if you're the same, this brother should be a great inspiration. Get Started Learning The Fundamentals of Playing Gospel Music: ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URu-3... Pick Up Powerful Chords Progressions and Voicings From Professional Gospel Musicians: ►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View Gospel Testimonials from Passionate Church Musicians that are experiencing amazing success with our program, visit THE PAGE: ►http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Get EXPERT FREE Advice from Some Of The Best Gospel Musicians On The Planet: ►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... More Info in Becoming a Lifetime Member of Our Gospel Music Training Program visit this page: ► http://www.GMTCLifetime.com One-Time Opportunity! - $1 Gets You Access To 700+ Hours Of Gospel Instruction: ► CLICK HERE: https://info.hearandplay.com/jointoday

Tamela Mann notches her record-tying eighth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Gospel Airplay chart, as “Help Me” tops the Sept. 10-dated survey, up 10% in weekly plays, according to MRC Data. Professional Church musicians & Gospel musicians (Javad Day on Piano) (Bryan Bdubb White on bass guitar) (Ivan Hunter on Organ), (Nick Smith on Drums) who usually regularly play the most popular praise and worship gospel songs by artists like Travis Green (known for the song "Intentional") give us tips on how to play gospel piano the right way... ... And are discussing the importance of the live gospel band communicating, using the language of music), as well as addressing the possibility of those musicians who play in the church missing out on the word and the message that's being given by the pastor. The Keyboard player is Javad Day and he got his start playing piano by ear, so he doesn't read sheet music. So if you're the same, this brother should be a great inspiration. Get Started Learning The Fundamentals of Playing Gospel Music: ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URu-3... Pick Up Powerful Chords Progressions and Voicings From Professional Gospel Musicians: ►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View Gospel Testimonials from Passionate Church Musicians that are experiencing amazing success with our program, visit THE PAGE: ►http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Get EXPERT FREE Advice from Some Of The Best Gospel Musicians On The Planet: ►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... More Info in Becoming a Lifetime Member of Our Gospel Music Training Program visit this page: ► http://www.GMTCLifetime.com One-Time Opportunity! - $1 Gets You Access To 700+ Hours Of Gospel Instruction: ► CLICK HERE: https://info.hearandplay.com/jointoday

Is today's Christian music Godly? I believe a lot of Christian music has become "man-centered". Also, why are Christian singers afraid to mention the name of Jesus in their songs? It's always 'Him' and 'You', but nobody wants to say the name Jesus (Yeshua).

Tamela Mann notches her record-tying eighth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Gospel Airplay chart, as “Help Me” tops the Sept. 10-dated survey, up 10% in weekly plays, according to MRC Data. Mann matches Kirk Franklin for the most chart-toppers in the history of the ranking, which launched in 2005. Their chart connection is fitting, as she began her career singing with Franklin and the Family, providing lead vocals on multiple tracks. Plus, Mann and Franklin share a Gospel Airplay No. 1: His “My World Needs You,” featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs, and Mann, reigned for two weeks in July 2017. James Fortune & FIYA rank third with six Gospel Airplay leaders, followed by four artists with five No. 1s apiece: Jekalyn Carr, Travis Greene, Donald Lawrence and Marvin Sapp.

We Lift Your Name Welcome to the Band Side. This is our collection of Band Side perspectives. Get an up-close in-ear monitor of what the Band does and how! “MD series. This week we do CCM Todd Delaney with a 100% LIVE rendition of "We Love Your Name.” Abounding Grace Ministries Band Live Here is our 100% LIVE rendition of Todd Galberth's "We Lift Your Name", arranged by yours truly. DISCLAIMER: we had some issues with the gain levels and wireless mic interference on the Lead microphone. I did my best to mix it, but sometimes you just have to deal with unclean and distorted audio files. You can find the original video (without the MD cues) here: https://youtu.be/bXcDOjrmI-g SINGERS: Worship Leader: Jessica Vance Soprano: Tiffany Keys Alto: Shy'keya Potts Tenor: Noah Venerable BAND: Keys/Arranger/MD/Mixing: Nikko Ielasi Organ: Justin Deas El. Guitar: Derex Williams Bass: Jerohn Garnett Drums: Terren Turrentine

“Our key word is ministry because we realize we are ambassadors for Christ,” said Mannery, who was voted executive director after founder Frank Williams’ death in 1993. by Maggie Ingram The Mississippi Mass Choir will perform Aug. 12 in Natchez for Make Us One, a fundraising event that will benefit Catholic Charities’ domestic violence shelter. Executive Director Jerry Mannery believes performances like this one are at the heart of what they do. “Our key word is ministry because we realize we are ambassadors for Christ,” said Mannery, who was voted executive director after founder Frank Williams’ death in 1993. “Music is just a vehicle we use to carry the message to the masses. Our message is the good news of Jesus Christ.” “We had so much energy because we were so much younger,” she said with a laugh. “It seems we just hit the ground running after that first rehearsal. We started getting invitations from all over.” How Long In Mississippi Thirty years ago, Williams had a vision of using music to reach into the souls of people. He knew from his time in the music industry that it had a power to lift people up when times were hard and give them an outlet of praise when times were good. He believed music to be a language that transcends economic, racial, geographic and political lines, and he wanted to use that supernatural healing power to minister to people. Williams grew up in southwest Mississippi and began performing gospel music in the 1960s. He became executive producer of Jackson’s Malaco Records in 1979, and in the spring of 1988, began working on his biggest project of all, the one that would become his legacy. Gathering around 100 vocalists and musicians, he started the Mississippi Mass Choir, a booming group who would proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through their songs. “I was drafted into the choir,” said Mosie Burks. “I’d never felt qualified to the standard they were looking for. I was very excited to get to audition and then join. Being together with all the saints has been a joy to me.” Doris Vickers also answered the first call for auditions back in 1988. “We had so much energy because we were so much younger,” she said with a laugh. “It seems we just hit the ground running after that first rehearsal. We started getting invitations from all over.” In October 1988, after a mere five months of rehearsals, the choir released its first album. The self-titled Mississippi Mass Choir Live remained No. 1 on the Billboard Magazine Top Gospel chart for 45 consecutive weeks and set a record for a debut recording. The choir has performed in Spain, Greece, Italy, South Africa, Japan and the Bahamas, as well as 40 states within the U.S. The group has won or been nominated for every music industry award, including the Grammys, the Soul Train Music Awards, the Dove Awards and the Stellar Gospel Music Award. A Mississippi Mass Choir member waves a small American flag during the group’s rendition of “America the Beautiful” at the inauguration of Gov. Phil Bryant at the Capitol in Jackson on Jan 10, 2012. The choir has grown to 240 members from all over Mississippi, and even though they have traveled the world, they are most proud of their Mississippi roots. “I think the Mass represents Mississippi in a way that no one else has,” Burks said. “There’s nothing else in the world like the Mississippi Mass Choir. “I don’t travel as much anymore, but I love coming with them when I can,” she said. “We prosper when people come to the Lord and when weak believers grow strong through the music. That’s still my motive after all these years of singing.” The members who sang under Williams’ direction remember him fondly as his legacy lives on through their work today. “Frank was my best friend,” Mannery said. “I talked to him probably as much as I did my wife. That was so devastating to us, but we have not deviated from Frank’s vision of ministry. “We focus on the music, but behind all this is ministry,” he said. “We have devotions before each rehearsal. We check on each other when people are sick or down on their luck. We take care of each other. It’s the biggest family in Mississippi.” Mannery believes one of the loudest messages the choir sends is one of reconciliation and bridging the gap between those things that divide people. “We believe we are part of the solution,” he said. “We know there are so many problems going on in the state and in the country, but we’ve seen so much healing as a part of this group. We are so proud Mississippi is in our name.”

By David Knox Byron Cage nets his second No. 1 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart (dated April 3), as "I Can't Give Up" ascends to the summit. The song, which he wrote solo, increased by 12% in plays in the week ending March 28, according to MRC Data. The Atlanta-based Cage last led Gospel Airplay in 2006, when his second entry, "I Will Bless the Lord," reigned for seven frames beginning that April. “Cage's 13 Gospel Airplay entries include seven top 10s. Before his new leader, "Oh How Good It Is" peaked at No. 10 last April.” Byron Louis Cage (born December 15, 1962) is an American gospel recording artist. Create Relevant Content Known as the "Prince of Praise," celebrated gospel singer Byron Cage has been performing and recording songs since the 1980s and has become known for a self-described "cross-cultural, mass-appeal praise and worship" style that has kept his albums in the Billboard Gospel Top Ten almost continuously since it began in 2003. Cage is minister of music at the mega church, Ebenezer African Methodist Epsicopal (AME) Church in Fort Washington, Maryland. Since releasing his debut album, Dwell Among Us, in 1995 he has helped "praise and worship" music to become a major force among gospel musicians. Cage has served in two mega churches, helping them to grow and sustain large congregations with his charismatic style. In his ten years at Atlanta's New Birth Cathedral, Cage helped expand the church from a small congregation of 700 worshippers into a mega church of over 16,000 members. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Byron Cage grew up in a Christian family and attended church as a child, being influenced in particular by Bishop Abney. He spent his early years in Grand Rapids before moving to Detroit, Michigan, with his family at the age of 12. He recalled for Christianity Today that it was in the Pentecostal church there that he first experienced the form of worship that would become known in the 1990s as "Praise and Worship." He attended Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and at age 23 won a scholarship to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. There he also began attending Bishop Eddie Long's church, the New Birth Cathedral, then known as the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Bishop Long later presided over Cage's marriage to Sonya Windham Cage, a pediatric dentist, in 2004. Read more: Byron Cage Biography - Selected works - Gospel, Music, Church, and Worship - JRank Articleshttps://biography.jrank.org/pages/2790/Cage-Byron.html#ixzz7BNQeOwoU