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Happy Birthday To Jermaine Sain

6/24/2020

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Happy Birthday to our very own... Jermaine Sain (Owner of When We Speak TV)

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!

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Photo of Jermaine Sain taken by DVM Productions
Can you find Jermaine Sain singing in this video?
Happy Birthday (Gospel Style)
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Happy Birthday - Happy Birthday Gospel Style - churchy happy birthday - happy birthday song 

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ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

​Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!!  Thank you so much for the love and support!!!! 

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Singer Major. Salutes When We Speak TV

During the 2019 Black Music Honors Red Carpet, singer, Major., salutes When We Speak TV of Atlanta.

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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

​We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was super cool and down to earth!  We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! 

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Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!

​​Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals.  

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Calling All Creatives!!!!

6/22/2020

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​Established by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the CreATL Relief Fund facilitates private philanthropic grants to the independent creative industry workforce engaged in creative industries and entertainment. Artists, creative entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals generate an estimated $62.5 billion in economic impact each year in the State of Georgia and represent 5% of all employment and 4% of all business revenue in the state. This Fund provides a means of addressing the negative economic impact of the measures taken to control the novel COVID-19 virus in the U.S., Georgia, and particularly in the city of Atlanta.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival- Atlanta, GA

​T​he Atlanta Jazz Festival (hosted by the City of Atlanta) is celebrated the entire month of May at several venues in Atlanta. 

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: OCA Seeks Grant Proposals from Atlanta Artists, Arts, and Community Organizations

​The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs' Contracts for Arts Services (CAS), the City of Atlanta’s program for granting public funding to arts and cultural activities, has opened its proposal submission process for the upcoming FY '21 Grant Cycle.

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ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

​Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!!  Thank you so much for the love and support!!!! 

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NEW MUSIC ALERT: AWARD WINNING ARTIST KIERRA SHEARD RELEASES NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM KIERRA

4/21/2020

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​GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist, actress and entrepreneur, Kierra Sheard, released her highly anticipated album KIERRA (Karew Entertainment / RCA Inspiration). Marking her sixth studio album and first project with RCA Inspiration. KIERRA includes the songstress’ latest single “It Keeps Happening,” and the popular anthem “Don’t Judge Me,” featuring Missy Elliott. Also, the album is accompanied by the release of a new video for another single, the atmosphere moving, “Something Has To Break (Live)” featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard. 
With a mission to deliver uplifting music, KIERRA provides a fitting sanctuary amid these difficult times, “Faith and inspiration have been the driving force of my career. We’re going to get past this. We have to. The Lord has so many things for so many of us to do,” Kierra shares. 

The album includes 15-tracks with sounds ranging from Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Gospel, and features some live recorded songs which Kierra performed before a sold out crowd in her hometown of Detroit, MI. Demonstrating her lyricism, Kierra either wrote or co-wrote all of the tracks on the album including the beautiful ballad “Grateful,” the authentic and raw “Human,” and “Better.” Assisted by a dynamic team, KIERRA features production from her frequent collaborators, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels and her brother J. Drew Sheard, as well as songwriters Mia Fieldes, Varren Wade, Edgar “JV” Etienne, Justin Brooks and rising Chicago artist Sir the Baptist. In addition to Missy Elliott and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the album features vocals from other star Gospel Artists Todd Dulaney, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Le’Andria Johnson and Kierra’s nephew Jacob Sheard.
On top of her new music, Kierra is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her fashion line, Eleven60, which is available at Macys.com. Showcasing her versatility and range as an artist, Kierra continues to act and co-stars in the Lifetime biopic, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel, which premiered on April 11th to 2.7 million viewers. In the film she depicts her mother, legendary gospel artist, Karen Clark Sheard. ​
For additional information, visit:
Website: https://www.iamkierrasheard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kierrasheard/
Instagram: @kierrasheard
Twitter
: @kierrasheard

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​First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack

​Music lifted from the original film will be available worldwide digitally on Monday, April 13th via Releve Entertainment distributed by Tyscot and Warner Music Group.

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GOSPEL SINGER, YOLANDA ADAMS, SHARES A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO WHEN WE SPEAK TV!!

​​During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln Carr, Kelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson.

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? PASTOR: CANTON JONES ​

​Canton Jones is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger, pastor and entrepreneur, as well as a dedicated husband and father of 4.
Canton Jones has featured on projects with Kierra Kiki Sheard, James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins, John Waller, Tye Tribbett, and many others.

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First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack

4/12/2020

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FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL: THE CLARK SISTERS BIOPIC SOUNDTRACK

Music lifted from the original film will be available worldwide digitally on Monday, April 13th via Releve Entertainment distributed by Tyscot and Warner Music Group.
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OFFICIAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE
WORLDWIDE MONDAY, APRIL 13TH ON ALL
MAJOR DIGITAL STREAMING & RETAIL OUTLETS​

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​From executive producers and GRAMMY Award winners Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and executive producer Dr. Holly Carter comes the authorized musical tale of the incomparable gospel singers, The Clark Sisters. The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel recounts the story of the highest selling female gospel group in history and of their trailblazing mother, Mattie Moss Clark (Aunjanue Ellis). Credited with bringing Gospel music to the mainstream, the five Clark sisters (Christina Bell as “Twinkie,” Kierra Sheard as “Karen,” Sheléa Frazier as “Dorinda,” Raven Goodwin as “Denise,” Angela Birchett as “Jacky”) overcame humble beginnings in Detroit, enduring abuse, loss, rejection, betrayal, and sibling rivalries to achieve international fame as icons of the Gospel music industry.

WATCH AN EXCLUSIVE CLIP FROM
THE CLARK SISTERS: FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL ON LIFETIME


WATCH KIERRA SHEARD ON ABC "GOOD MORNING AMERICA"


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GOSPEL SINGER, YOLANDA ADAMS, SHARES A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO WHEN WE SPEAK TV!!

​During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln Carr, Kelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson.
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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? PASTOR: CANTON JONES 

Canton Jones is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger, pastor and entrepreneur, as well as a dedicated husband and father of 4.
Canton Jones has featured on projects with Kierra Kiki Sheard, James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins, John Waller, Tye Tribbett, and many others.
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Let The Good Times Roll at the French Quarter Festival

3/23/2020

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It's almost that for the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.... Have you ever attended?  Last year (2019) was our first time attending and we totally loved it.  
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The French Quarter Festival is the largest showcase of Louisiana music in the world. More than 20 stages throughout the French Quarter celebrate local music and represents various genres from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, Cajun, cabaret, and more. Best of all the French Quarter Festival is free, so make plans to attend the French Quarter Festival.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL GO TO FRENCHQUARTERFEST.ORG

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? 
TRUMPETER K.C. O'RORKE OF FLOW TRIBE

K.C. O'Rorke of the band, Flow Tribe, shares with When We Speak TV, how New Orleans inspires him as a musician.

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK?
​SINGER/SONGWRITER: KEITH BURNSTEIN

​Singer/Songwriter Keith Burnstein of New Orleans sits down for a chat with When We Speak TV during the French Quarter Festival.

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BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES AUDITION PROCESS FOR UPCOMING SEASON 10 RETURN OF HIT SERIES “SUNDAY BEST”

2/7/2020

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News Source:  CR8

KIRK FRANKLIN RETURNS AS HOST & MENTOR, ALONG WITH JUDGES 
ERICA CAMPBELL, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND KELLY PRICE
PictureKelly Price, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell and Kelly Price during a season 9 episode of "Sunday Best" on BET
Returning to BET Network’s for season 10 is America’s most inspirational singing competition, “Sunday Best.” The well-established gospel show welcomes back Grammy Award®-winning music legend Kirk Franklin as host. Returning for the second consecutive year as judges are gospel songstress and host of "Get Up Mornings," Erica Campbell, and Grammy-Award® nominated artists Kelly Price and Jonathan McReynolds.

Season 10 open call auditions will be held Saturday, February 15th in Atlanta, GA at The House of Hope (4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034; registration 6am-11am). Atlanta auditions will be filmed for television. Aspiring contestants should be age 18+ and should prepare to sing a song from the list below:
1.  Amazing Grace
2.  Blessed Assurance
3.  Have Thine Own Way, Lord
4.  His Eye is On The Sparrow
5.  I Need Thee Every Hour
6.  I Surrender All
7.  It Is Well With My Soul
8.  Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
9.  Love Lifted Me
10.  Mary, Don’t You Weep
11.  Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
12.  O Come, All Ye Faithful (O Come Let Us Adore Him)
13.  Oh, How I Love Jesus
14.  Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
15.  Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
16.  What A Friend We Have In Jesus
​Aspiring contestants from around the country are encouraged to submit their audition online and get additional audition information at BET.com/SundayBest. The final day for online submissions is February 10, 2020, at 5:00 pm EST.
​Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment (BET Awards, The New Edition Story), and Dionne Harmon (The Bobby Brown Story, Hip Hop Squares) serve as executive producers of season ten of Sunday Best along with executive producer and showrunner Jeannae Rouzan-Clay (Dear Mama, Black Girls Rock!), and Torrence Glenn (Celebration Of Gospel, Trumpet Awards) is co-executive producer. 

For updates and more information about “Sunday Best”, please visit BET.com/SundayBest. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to our social media platforms using the hashtag: #BETSundayBest.

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35TH ANNIVERSARY STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

The Stellar Awards recognizes the year's best performances in the genre, honors Gospel music icons and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the industry. 

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​GOSPEL SINGER, YOLANDA ADAMS, SHARES A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO WHEN WE SPEAK TV!!

​During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln Carr, Kelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson.  

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Tauren Wells Celebrates 500K Sales of Hit-Single “Known”

1/27/2020

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NEWS SOURCE:  CR8
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Photo Credit: Provident Label Group, Colin Flora & Joseph Espinoza @joespinoza.co
Purchase Known by Tauren Wells
GRAMMY® and Billboard Award-nominated, and DOVE Award-winning, triple-threat artist Tauren Wells releases his sophomore album Citizen of Heaven (Provident Label Group) today at select retailers and across all major digital retail outlets. The accompanying video for the album’s title track, “Citizen of Heaven” is available here.

Citizen of Heaven the follow up to Wells’ solo debut Hills and Valleys features the lead single “Like You Love Me,” impacting radio now. The new project boasts several outstanding collaborations, including multi-GRAMMY® winner Kirk Franklin on “Millionaire (Good Like That)”; multi-CMA Award-winning trio Rascal Flatts on “Until Grace”; spoken word intro from  Steven Furtick of Elevation Worship on “Close”; and Jenn Johnson (of Bethel Music) on “Famous For (I Believe). Chuck Butler and Jordan Sapp co-produced 10 of the album’s 12 tracks, with additional production on the remaining songs by Rascal Flatts, Kirk Franklin, Max Stark, and Colby Wedgeworth.
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During Wells’ album release concert at Lakewood Church earlier this week in Houston, TX he was presented with a Gold plaque commemorating 500K sales of his hit single, “Known,” according to the RIAA. Special guests at the album release concert included Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Christine D'Clario and Jenn Johnson.
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Peter Wilson (Creative Head and Lead Worship Pastor, Lakewood Church); Dennis Disney (Maximum Artist Management); Mitchell Solarek(Maximum Artist Management); Tauren Wells; Jason McArthur (Sony Music Entertainment/Provident Label Group); Tony Johnsen (Creative Artists Agency); Brian Dishon (Sony Music Entertainment/Provident Label Group); Ronn Tabb (Sony Music Entertainment/Provident Label Group); Makella Webster (Sony Music Entertainment/Provident Label Group)
Beginning January 29, 2020 Wells will join TobyMac’s popular “HITS DEEP Tour,” making 37 stops nationwide along with Jordan Feliz, We Are Messengers, Ryan Stevenson, Aaron Cole, and Cochren & Co. For more information on Tauren Wells, visit taurenwells.com. Follow him on social media by using the handle @TaurenWells. Tauren Wells' Citizen of Heaven is available now.
Purchase Citizen of Heaven By Tauren Wells
SIX-TIME GRAMMY® NOMINEE TAUREN WELLS’ 
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SOPHOMORE ALBUM 
CITIZEN OF HEAVEN AVAILABLE NOW
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​Connect with Tauren Wells: 
Tauren Wells Email List
Tauren Wells Facebook
Tauren Wells Twitter
Tauren Wells Instagram
Tauren Wells Website

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​35TH ANNIVERSARY STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted for the first time by rising Gospel superstars and Stellar Award winners Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds.

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​Actor/Singer Terrell Carter Shares His Unbelievably True Life Story in His New Book

​Problem Child is the unbelievably true story of Terrell Carter, an American musician and actor who grew up in Buffalo, New York, in a dysfunctional family, each member crazier than the next. And the Problem Child is the only one in the story who may, or may not, actually have a problem. An emotional journey of trials and revelations, with a huge secret at its core, this story may force you to laugh—just to keep from crying.

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35TH ANNIVERSARY STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

1/27/2020

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Congratulations to When We Speak TV guest, Canton Jones, on his 2020 Stellar Award Nomination!!!!

Canton Jones is nominated for Rap Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year for Ghost

NEWS SOURCE:  CR8
​Rising Gospel Superstars Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds Pair to Host the Milestone 35th Annual Salute to Gospel Music Taping on Friday, March 27th in Las Vegas
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​Central City Productions recently announced the Stellar Award nominees in 28 categories for the milestone 35th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Friday, March 27 at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The Stellar Awards recognizes the year's best performances in the genre, honors Gospel music icons and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the industry. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted for the first time by rising Gospel superstars and Stellar Award winners Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds.
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​Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am elated to celebrate this landmark 35th year of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Our flagship show is now one of the longest-running nationally televised African American awards programs in history. We are proud to honor Gospel music artists and industry professionals for their priceless contributions to Gospel music. We look forward to another spectacular weekend of family-friendly entertainment in Las Vegas.”
​In addition to celebrating the year’s best album releases, Jackson will bestow special honors upon Gospel greats who have elevated the genre. This year’s James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award will honor none other than the iconic Clark Sisters - Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Twinkie Clark and Jacky Clark Chisholm -- who hold a collective fifteen Stellar Awards, in addition to the Thomas Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award (2007).  Additional special honorees will be named at a later date.
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​SUMMARY OF 2020 STELLAR AWARDS TOP NOMINEES
Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers – 9 Nominations
Kirk Franklin – 8 Nominations
Tasha Cobbs Leonard – 8 Nominations
JJ Hairston – 7 Nominations
Bishop Paul S. Morton- 6 Nominations
John P. Kee- 5 Nominations
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers– 4 Nominations
William Murphy– 4 Nominations
Pastor Mike, Jr. – 4 Nominations
Maranda Curtis – 3 Nominations
Fresh Start Worship – 3 Nominations
​The Stellar Awards show taping will return to The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, March 27, 2020 and is open to the public, with ticket prices ranging from $50 - $200 at  www.ticketmaster.com . The week's activities begin with the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards & Showcase, held on Thursday, March 26, honoring top radio stations and announcers serving urban Gospel music audiences, followed by the 2020 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show to showcase non-televised award winners. Public tickets for each event go on sale Saturday, February 1 and can be purchased at  www.ticketmaster.com.

​FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THESTELLARAWARDS.COM


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​WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? PASTOR: CANTON JONES 

​He has ministered to and performed in front of millions of people during his career as a music artist. Since beginning his career and ministry, Canton Jones has released numerous albums

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Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!! 

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Celebrating 40 Years of Radio One!!

1/9/2020

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News Source: CR8

CATHY HUGHES AND CHRIS TUCKER CO-HOST 
STAR-STUDDED ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS, 
PREMIERING JANUARY 20 AT 8 P.M./7C
WITH SPECIAL PRE-SHOW TRIBUTE FEATURING BILLY PORTER AND REV. AL SHARPTON AT 7 P.M./6C ON TV ONE

 ​Celebrating 40 Years of Radio One with Honorees Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliott, 
Sylvia Rhone, Chance the Rapper and Ryan Jamaal Swain; and Performances by Ne-Yo, Wale,
Brandy, Eric Benét, Al B. Sure!, Chanté Moore, Pastor Charles Jenkins and Jac Ross

​The annual URBAN ONE HONORS event will premiere on Monday, January 20 - the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday - at 8 P.M./7C on TV One. Co-hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the star-studded event celebrates the 40-year legacy of Radio One and honors some of the biggest names in film, television and music.
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- Ryan Jamaal Swain & Billy Porter
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- Jamie Foxx
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, & Da Brat
​In addition to the telecast, TV One will air REPRESENT: 40 YEARS OF NURTURING CHANGE WITH CATHY HUGHES, sponsored by Lexus, immediately preceding the show at 7 P.M. ET/6C. Hosted by Hughes, the TV One special features in-depth one-on-one conversations with actor Billy Porter and activist Rev. Al Sharpton, highlighting their lasting impact on black culture. The special also includes commentary from Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins, III, along with Radio One personalities Rickey Smiley, Russ Parr, Donnie Simpson, and more sharing the impact that working at Radio One had on their careers.
​This year's honorees include:
  • Veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone (Lifetime Achievement Honor)
  • Grammy Award-winning recording artist and producer Missy Elliott (Music Innovation Honor)
  • Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx (Entertainment Icon Honor)
  • Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper (Represent Change Honor)
  • Actor/Dancer and star of "Pose," Ryan Jamaal Swain (Represent Pride Honor)
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- Ray J & Brandy
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- NeYo
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[credit: Urban One, Inc]- Anita Baker
​Special recognitions for the evening include executive legend Clarence "The Black Godfather" Avant (Represent Opportunity), civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton (Represent Leadership) and Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Porter (Represent Excellence).
 
Lil' Kim, Corinne Foxx, Aaron Walton, Billy Porter and Clarence Avant are among the show's presenters.
 
The event also features riveting performances from Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Brandy, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale, new artist Jac Ross, Pastor Charles Jenkins, along with a special musical tribute to the late, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, James Ingram, by Ne-Yo, Eric Benét, Chanté Moore and Al B. Sure! 
 
Special appearances by Alfred Liggins, III, veteran radio personality Tom Joyner, entrepreneur and TV personality Ray J, rapper/radio host Da Brat and Reach Media/Radio One personalities Willie Moore, Jr. and Dyana Williams round out the show.
 
Ford Motor Company serves as Presenting Sponsor of the event and will present a special backstage pass segment hosted by TV Personality Tai Beauchamp, featuring exclusive interviews with the show's honorees, performers, and presenters. Ford also sponsored the Entertainment Icon Award.
URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One's Washington D.C. market's cluster of radio stations: 
Majic 102.3 and 92.7, WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
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Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV visits Radio One in Columbus, Ohio.
URBAN ONE HONORS is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas and Keith Neal of Swirl Films. Kashon Powell, Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry and Gold Morgan are the Executives in Charge of Production for TV One. For TV One's Original Programming and Production, Robyn Greene Arrington serves as Vice President and Brigitte McCray serves as Senior Vice President.
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NEW MUSIC ALERT: Darlene McCoy Releases "Jesus Was Electric" in 2020.

1/6/2020

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News Source:  IM3media

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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 6, 2020 - Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Darlene McCoy reintroduces a God led gift of "Songstress" as she releases her new EP “Jesus Was Eclectic” [DECADES]. Scheduled to hit all digital music platforms January 24, 2020! With newly authentic released titles like, “Even Me” and “Walk”, McCoy takes her fans on a decades journey giving you the rich sounds from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early to mid-2000’s.
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​On January 29, 2020 City Winery of Atlanta located at 650 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta 30308 welcomes Darlene McCoy as she performs her songs from “Jesus Was Eclectic” with special guest Hip Hop artist The Champp and R&B recording artist and song writer Alvin Garrett. Other special guest to be announced. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.

​​//ABOUT DARLENE MCCOY//

Host of The Nightly Spirit with the nation’s number one urban media specialists Urban One Media on the roster with National Brands of the like Rickey Smiley, Erica Campbell, and D.L Hughley to name a few. Upon arriving to the radio scene she quickly rose as a much respected voice on the inspirational platform contributing to her base stations 4 Stellar Award wins.

Darlene was introduced to the world as a National Recording artist on the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s first Movie “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”. Her first self – titled CD was released on Capital/EMI executive produced by music mogul Dallas Austin earning her 2 Dove award nominations and a Grammy nod.

She is a comedian and has written and co-produced a project with Rickey Smiley and his quartet Group “Joe Willie and the Deuteronomaires”. She has appeared in Las Vegas at the Flamingo on George Wallace’s Stage. She has also teamed up with George Wallace and J. Anthony Brown on a show called “Two Devils and an Angel” She is the host and vocal coach for T.D. Jakes talent search “The Gospel.”
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For More Information about Darlene McCoy visit: www.iamdarlene.com
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