Grammy Award winning and Platinum selling Gospel Artist CeCe Winans talks with Lin. Woods about recording and releasing her number one Gospel album and hit single, “Believe For It” in a pandemic, being a co-pastor and how she’s kept it all together for 30 years in the music business on this episode of the Lin. Woods’ Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Subscribe. Download FREE. 
Social Connects: Twitter @linwoods, @CeCeWinans;
Instagram: @linwoods96, @CeeWinans

CeCe Winans Believing God For It!

It is the season of conferences.  And they seem to be happening every weekend this summer.  But what is it that distinguishes one gospel conference from the next?  Grammy Award nominee and multiple Stellar and Dove Award winning recording artist and actress Kierra Sheard  who brought us such hits as “You Don’t Know” and from her current CD, FREE, “You Are” and “Indescribable” says she’s bringing something totally different, specifically for young adults, with her Sixth Annual BRL (Bold Right  Life) Experience and Concert  www.boldrightlife.org . It takes place August 15-17, 2013 in Detroit.  The conference will feature gospel celebs such as Tasha Cobbs, Canton Jones, Goo Goo Atkins, Sarah Jakes, Jonathan McReynolds, Y'Anna Crawley, John P. Kee, and Pastor Welton Smith.

I spoke to Kierra about the BRL Experience and Concert, her plans for a new project and the family’s successful reality TV show, The Sheards which airs 8p.m. ET,Sunday on BET.
  
Take a listen to our conversation and…
Stay Inspired!
Lin. Woods-Family Entertainment/Faith Base Writer & Editor
My Blog: http://www.linwoodsinspiredmedia.wordpress.com

Lin. Woods’ Inspired Gospel Entertainment Podcast 
is available FREE on iTunes

Kierra Sheard Talks With Lin. Woods About The Bold Right Life Experience and BET's The Sheards

Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Actor Kelly Price shares her tragic loss, growing up in the church, her love affair with Gospel, her ”Dance Party” and “Grace" on this episode of Lin. Woods' Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Download FREE. Subscribe. Social Connects:
Instagram: @linwoods96, @MsKellyPrice;
Twitter: @linwoods, @kellyprice; Facebook: Lin Woods, KellyPriceOfficial

Kelly Price - God's Grace Is Intentional

Singer, Songwriter Jor’Dan Armstrong talks with Lin. Woods about reaching across genres to work with Lil Yachty on his Billboard hit, “My God,” growing up poor and not knowing it, mixing Gospel and Culture, going places pastors don't go and lessons learned during the pandemic on this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Download Free. Subscribe. Social Connects: Twitter @linwoods; Facebook Lin Woods; Instagram@linwoods96, @wheresJor_dan

Jor’Dan Armstrong Bragging On My God!!

Platinum selling recording artist, Pastor and Entrepreneur Ben Tankard shares with Lin. Woods why The Tankards Thicker Than Water reality TV show left Bravo TV for the CJC Network, being a millionaire and a pastor, hit album SHINE and single, “Melodies From Heaven” on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Download FREE. Subscribe. #podcast #BenTankard #LinwoodsGospeEntertainmentPodcast #gospel #gospeljazz #realitytv

Ben Tankard The Tankards Are Thicker Than Water

British Gospel Recording Artist Juanita Francis shares her backstory with Lin. Woods on being molested at 13, singing on stage with Donnie McClurkin at age 7, growing up a PK in the UK, her big secret, and her hit single, “Surrounded” on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Comment. Download Free. Subscribe. Social Connects: IG: @linwoods96, @JuanitqFrancis; Twitter @linwoods, @JuanitaFrancis; Facebook  @LinWoods @IAmJuanitaFrancis

Juanita Francis Surrounded By God

Singer, songwriter and praise & worship leader Marshetta Parker shares her backstory with Lin. Woods of growing up in the COGIC church, losing her father in 2021, battling breast cancer, being an introverted extrovert and new live music, “My Everything.” Social Connects: Twitter: @linwoods, @Marshetta P; Instagram @linwoods96, @MarshettaP; Facebook: Lin Woods, Marshetta Parker
#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast, #MarshettaParker #podcast #gospel

Marshetta Parker-He Is My Everything

O this episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast Bigg Robb, Southern Soul singer, songwriter and producer shares his backstory on growing up in the church, working with Roger and Zapp,  Church folk vs. Juke Joint people and his hit with 4 million views on YouTube, “Please Don’t Judge Me.” Listen. Follow. Download Free. Comment. Subscribe.
#LInWoodsGospelEntertianmentPodcast, #HeyBiggRobb #podcast #southernsoul
Social Connects: 
Twitter: @linwoods; Instagram: @linwoods96, @heybiggrobb; Facebook: Lin Woods, Bigg Robb

Bigg Robb Church Folk Vs Juke Joint Folk

Don’t miss Grammy Award nominee DOE Jones on this episode of  Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast as she shares her “Clarity”, being a solo artist and what it’s like being the first artist to sign with Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room label, collaborations with Maverick City Music and more. Listen. Comment. Comment. Download Free. Subscribe
Social connects:
Twitter: @linwoods; Instagram @linwoods 96,  Facebook @Lin Woods,

DOE Jones All I Know Is Something Happens When I Pray!

Don’t Miss this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast as Randy Weston of Judah Band shares is testimony of surviving cancer, advice when through a storm, his pet alligator, new music “Making A Way” and more.
Listen. Comment. Share. Download FREE. Subscribe.
Follow on Social Media: Twitter @Linwoods; Instagram @linwoods96, @judah_band; Facebook @Lin Woods, @randywestonandjudahband

Randy Weston of Judah Band_God Keeps Making A Way

Don’t miss this episode of #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast with guest Brian C Hines, producer, songwriter, recording artist and entrepreneur sharing his backstory of breaking into gospel, struggles, suicidal thoughts and his testimony of victory with hit song, “All Things Are Possible” featuring Kim Burrell. Listen. Follow. Comment. Download FREE. SUBSCRIBE.

Brian C. Hines From Suicidal Thoughts To Knowing All Things Are Possible

Don’t miss Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast with guest, Evvie McKinney, winner of Diddy’s The Four on Fox and  Motown Gospel Recording artist sharing her backstory: Memphis roots,  the switch to Gospel, “Blessed and Beautiful” make-up line, chart topping hits “Just Like God” & “Church.”

Evvie McKinney From The Four To Just Like God!

Don't miss music producer and label exec Stanley Brown share his backstory, from Hezekiah Walker's Love Fellowship Crusade MD to working with RUN DMC, LL Cool J, Christopher Williams & New Jack City, to Gospel's Karen Clark Sheard, Jason Nelson, Kierra Sheard Kelly and his latest single, God Is Good. on this episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Subscribe. Comment. Share. Download FREE.

Stanley Brown-Iconic Hip Hop, Urban and Gospel Music Producer Interview

Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award nominated Christian Rapper FLAME, recently released his seventh album, “Royal Flush” on his own label, Clear Sight Music. The St. Louis based recording artist and businessman runs the label with his wife, Crystal Gray. 

In this one on one interview with Family Entertainment Writer/Editor, Lin. Woods of linwoodsinspiredmedia.com, FLAME shares why he does what he does, details about the Spring 2014 Blackout Circuit Tour, his record label’s search for new talent, his plans beyond hip-hop and more.

For information on FLAME, visit www.clearsightmusic.com/flame


Christian Rapper FLAME's Royal Flush

Roland Martin, Host of TV One's multi-platform news program, NewsOne Now talks candidly with family entertainment reporter Lin. Woods about the lack of African American focused news programs, the news desert and what makes NewsOne Now different.

TV One's Roland Martin Keeps African American Community Informed

DA Johnson, General manager of Light Records, a division of E One Music, talks with family entertainment writer Lin. Woods about today’s gospel climate and why gospel artists should expand their brand into reality TV.

Light Records' DA Johnson Says Reality TV Is Good for Gospel

Elvin Ross is musical director for Tyler Perry’s movies, plays and TV shows, including “The Haves and The Have Nots.”  He grew up in the church and says it is a holy place. He tells family entertainment writer Lin. Woods why he thinks gospel and faith based reality TV shows are eroding its sanctity.

Elvin Ross The Church Needs To Remain Sacred

DA Johnson, General Manager of Light Records talks to family entertainment writer Lin. Woods about gospel recording artists cashing in on reality TV and expanding their brand in to mainstream entertainment.

DA Johnson On Gospel Artists Cashing In On Reality TV

DA Johnson, General Manager of Light Records talks to family entertainment writer Lin. Woods about gospel recording artists cashing in on reality TV and expanding their brand into mainstream entertainment.

Light Records' DA Johnson On Gospel Artists Cashing In On Reality TV

Tyler Perry's Musical Director for his TV and film projects talks with family entertainment editor Lin. Woods about Gospel Artists Cashing In On Reality TV. 

Elvin Ross On Gospel Artists Cashing In on Reality TV

Nas: Time Is Illmatic documentary film’s producer/writer Eric Parker and director/producer One 9 talk with family entertainment reporter Lin. Woods about the film. They share how it chronicles hip hop visionary MC Nas’ evolution from a kid in Queensbridge, NY through the creative process of his historic hip hop debut album, Illmatic.

They tell what it took to bring the film from an idea over the love of the 20 year old album Illmatic, to the film being shown at the Tribecca Film festival and theatrical premiere of the documentary on screens nationwide in October 2014.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic Film Interview with director One 9 and writer Erik Parker

Alvin Williams, President of A. Williams Entertainment, Entertainment Consultant and former Director of Music, Talent and Acquisitions at Gospel Music Channel (Uplifting Entertainment), talks with Family Entertainment Writer about the crop of reality shows that keeps growing at major cable outlets and the real reason why they are adding these shows at a fast pace.

Alvin Williams On Crop Of Gospel Reality TV Shows Keeps Growing

Hollywood TV Actress Ellia English tells it straight in part 1 of this candid conversation about making it in Hollywood, from small town Georgia to the Jamie Foxx Show, to Martin, to HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, to My Sisters and Me. Listen Now FREE. Subscribe FREE. Download FREE.
#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #OfficiallyElliaEnglish #podcast #blackhollywood

Actress Ellia English Tellin' It Straight The Jamie Foxx Show Martin And My Sisters And Me. Pt. 1

Get ready to be inspired as gospel artist Malik Oliver shares the powerful backstory behind his hit "No One Greater" and the divine journey that led him to create this soul-stirring anthem. Plus, the challenges of raising children in today's world and the unique struggles faced by gospel artists in navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media. Don't miss the conversation on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast “Where We Talk To Inspire!”
#MalikOverMusic #LInWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #gospelmusic #podcast #faith #inspirational

Malik Oliver Pulls The Covers Off Hit No One Greater

The Mississippi Mass Choir is Back! Don’t miss Choir co-founder, songwriter, producer and former label executive Jerry Mannery sharing his backstory and  how the choir got started, are choirs still relevant, new Album, We Believe  and more on Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. 
Tune in Now. Download and Subscribe FREE.

Mississippi Mass Choir's Jerry Mannery On The Only The Way Home

Don't miss this Rewind episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast with guests gospel producers and songwriters Kierre Bjorn and Rodney L. East sharing Hymns vs. Praise and  Worship music, is the choir dead? And more. Listen Now. Subscribe FREE. Download FREE.

Kierre Bjorn and Rodney East Talk Hymns, Praise and Worship, and Are Choirs Still Relevant

Gospel Artist and hit songwriter Andrea McClurkin Mellini—yes, the sister of Donnie McClurkin—joins the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast on this episode.


Listen as Andrea shares her journey from Cali to Nashville, living in the shadows of others, uncovering the devil’s greatest claim to fame, the danger of watering fear, the ultimate goal of believers, and her powerful single, “Well Done.”

 Listen now! Follow. Subscribe. Download FREE.

Andrea McClurkin Mellini Hear God Say Well Done!

NYC Journalist, TV Host, Podcaster, and Author Dr. Tara Merchant shares the lack of truth and integrity in Journalism, children losing communication skills due to too much tech and God is not pleased on this episode on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Subscribe and Download FREE.

Journalist, TV Host Tara Merchant: Truth Missing, Journalism, Kids N Tech & God Is Not Pleased

Tune in to this powerful episode featuring Christian Hip-Hop pioneer and award-winning artist, Mike E. Once blackballed from the industry, Mike E. made history with iconic hits like "Housin" and "L.O.V.E."—earning back-to-back Dove Awards, Stellar Awards, and the prestigious BMI Legends of Gospel Trailblazer Award.
After a long absence, he’s back with Lin. Woods to share his story in an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation. Listen to Part 1, where he opens up about his early career, the struggles that led to his departure, the loss of his wife to breast cancer, and his journey of resilience, including his new book. Don’t miss this moving episode on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast.

Christian Hip Hop Pioneer Mike-E. Once Blackballed Breaks His Silence Part 1

Award-winning Christian Hip Hop recording artist Aaron Cole shares his incredible journey, from his roots in Bristol, VA, to performing on the world stage. He opens up about the joy of fatherhood, his mantra “No Hook-Ups, Just God”, and how his baby boy Omari inspired his music.
Tune in for an episode full of heart, faith, and inspiration on this episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast.

#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #AaronCole #ChristianHipHop

Christian Hip Hop's Aaron Cole Shares Backstory, New Music And Just God No Hook - Ups

Judge Mablean tells it like it is to host Lin. Woods about being a  dark girl, what we overlook when looking for Mr. or Ms. Right, how she landed on Divorce Court, her new show Justice with Judge Mablean and her book Judge Mablean’s Life Lessons 52 Tools for Weekly Living. Take a listen and get inspired. 

Judge Mablean's Justice

Gospel icon and legendary record label executive, Vicki Mack Lataillade, founder of the label that signed a then-unknown Kirk Franklin, shares her backstory and journey in gospel and music entertainment, from college intern, the sexism in the music industry, borrowing from her dad's retirement to launch her label, to phenomenal success and more in this conversation with Lin. Woods on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast.

Vicki Mack Lataillade - Boss Lady, Legendary Gospel Label Exec Shares Her Backstory on Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast

gospel legend, singer, songwriter, and choir master Keith Pringle—the voice behind gospel classics “Call Him Up” and “Can’t Stop Praising His Name”—sits down with Lin. Woods for a powerful conversation.

Keith shares his inspiring backstory, from getting “whipped about Night Church,” to playing piano for gospel pioneer James Cleveland, serving at Rev. C.L. Franklin’s church, filling in for legends Walter and Edwin Hawkins, and recording a fresh version of his church staple “Perfect Peace.”

You’ll laugh, cry, and be uplifted by his stories, wisdom, and music.

Don’t miss it—listen, follow, subscribe, and download FREE!

Gospel Legend Keith Pringle Shares Getting Whipped About Church, Playing for James Cleveland, Aretha's Dad and Perfect Peace

The Wardlaw Brothers share gospel beginnings, crossing over into Southern Gospel territory with Legacy 5, being judged by white churches and 9 Makes us 1 on the Lin. Woods’ Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Like. Follow. Share. Subscribe. #WardlawBros

The Wardlaw Brothers on Lin. Woods' Gospel Entertainment Podcast

Family Entertainment and Faith Based Writer/Blogger Lin. Woods talks with Dr. Dennis Kimbro – author of the Best Selling book, "Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice" Clark-Atlanta University Professor and world renowned business-wealth and success speaker - about his fifth book, "The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires." Dr. Kimbro interviewed some of the wealthiest African Americans in the world to find out how some of them rose from poverty to become millionaires and what makes them any different from the rest of us.  Take a listen.

Dennis Kimbro Talks With Lin. Woods About "The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires"

Lin. Woods interviews chart topping gospel recording artist Tasha Cobbs who zoomed up the gospel charts with her hit single, "Break Every Chain" about her music, early beginnings, family and career.

Tasha Cobbs Interview - Conducted by Lin. Woods

Lin. Woods is a Gospel Entertainment Writer/Editor.  She is a highly respected media veteran and considered to be an icon in Gospel Media.
Woods is president of The Inspired Company, a faith based media communications company which produces faith based radio and TV
specialty shows, the Inspired Music Entertainment Seminars and conference events.  A graduate of Fisk University-Nashville, Executive Director of the 501 C 3 non-profit, Inspired Lives Foundation and  she is head of the Gospel Department a Urban Network, wwww.urbannetwork.com  and  www.urbannetworkdigital.com 

Popular tracks by linwoods