Grammy Award-winning singer GLORIA GAYNOR took the music world by storm in the 1970s, striking platinum with her disco hit "I Will Survive".  “I Will Survive” was the only song to earn a Grammy for Best Disco Recording and was one of only twenty-five songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012.  The legendary singer has added another milestone to her career.  Gaynor will release her first Gospel album on November 26 appropriately titled WE WILL SURVIVE.  In 2011, Gaynor traveled to Nashville to begin recording her Gospel CD.   “You're Right on Time” is her first radio single, which is a beautifully fashioned ballad with a sincere and powerful message of reassurance.  “While in Nashville, I wrote the single with Chris Tompkins who already had the first line of the song  - ‘I’ve been down without a prayer’, then we prayed before we began working together,” she continues.   “He started with the melody and music, and the rest of the lyrics just flowed out of me.”  

Gloria Gaynor - You're Right On Time

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE". 
Her segment can be heard in over 80 markets including: 
1. Weekly on www.uGospel.com 
2. Weekly on "Hip Hop Praise w/DJ Ronnie Ron" on www.247praiseradio.com.
3. Saturdays on "On Stage With Earl Bynum" on Rejoice Musical Soulfood. www.musicalsoulfood.com
4. Weekly on uGospel.com Radio www.Ugospel.com 
5. Weekly on DAF Gospel Radio www.dafgospelradio.com
6. Weekly on Sensational Sounds Radio - www.sensationalsoundsradio.com
7. Wednesdays on VSC Quartet Radio Show - waynetworktv.net/vsctv/ 
8. Weekdays on WOGS 103.9FM
9. Weekdays on MySureFM
10. Jubilee 690 (St. Louis)
11. Gospel Grind Radio
12. BrothaOnline Radio
13. Urban Gospel Sounds
14. All Nations Radio
15. "Drop The Mic with Mike P Fitzpatrick
16. Indie Music Network Radio www.indie-music-network.com
17. James Patterson Show/WFSC Radio tunein.com/radio/WFSC-Radio-s291139/

"The Music Industry Minute" is produced by KEVIN KELLEY - K2Music
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The Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - June 29 Week

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE".  Her segment can be heard in over 80 markets.  

What's the segment this week....

TOP GOSPEL RADIO SINGLES:
JJ Hairston “Thankful”
Jabari Johnson “One Touch”
Erica Reed “What Are You Waiting For”
Lucinda Moore “Lord I Hear You”
Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago with Stephanie Mills “Never Knew Love”
 
TUNE IN ALERT:
The 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on BET
 
EVENTS:
Gospel Superfest – Columbus, OH
Super Friends Praise Fest – Atlanta, GA
 
ARTIST TIP:
SoundExchange pays $464.9 Million

The Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - August 4 Week

Resounding high from the Gateway to the Midwest are magnificent songs of Zion. The Shalom Church City Of Peace Mass Choir under the pastoral leadership of Dr. F. James Clark have been singing songs of Zion at their thriving Florissant, MO churches and now take their music ministry to the world.   Dr. F. James Clark and the Shalom Church COP Mass Choir is set to release their debut worship project SIMPLY AMAZING.

Shalom Church City Of Peace Mass Choir - "We Praise Your Name"

Gospel Music's Favorite Male Contemporary Group has an all new single "Come Through".  The Wardlaw Brothers are 5 biological brothers from Georgia who have taken the music industry by storm with their tight vocal harmonies, stylish charm and phenomenal talent.  www.TWB5.com 

The Wardlaw Brothers "Come Through"

Mr. Del (Delmar Lawrence) has released his 9th career album LOVE NOIZE.  "Everyday Holiday" is from the album LOVE NOIZE is released via Mr. Del’s independent label Dedicated Music Group (DMG) and is offered as the soundtrack to LOVE – Loving God, Loving Life and Loving Yourself and Others.  

iTunes

Mr. Del "Everyday Holiday"

The Miami Mass Choir Return with an all new LIVE project: MIAMI MASS CHOIR LIVE: At The Adrienne Artist Center.  Their hit radio single is "LORD OF EVERYTHING"!  Contemporary Choirs and Worship at is best!!

Miami Mass Choir - "Lord Of Everything"

SURE. FOCUSED. CENTERED.

You Are

Dr. F. James Clark Presents The Next Generation Choir "You Are"

Stemming off the heels of their 3X Stellar Award Nominated album THE ENON EXPERIENCE, Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller, senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, introduces their young adult choir Fresh Anointing.  
Fresh Anointing's new single “Oh, How I Love Jesus” features multi award winning artist John P. Kee and choir member Elizabeth Holder.
Produced by Garland "Miche" Waller

Fresh Anointing - "Oh How I Love Jesus" ft John P. Kee

Drummer and producer Kevin Kelley releases his first Jazz album - A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS.  Single "I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas" is an all time favorite classic holiday song.  Kevin and his band amp up the holiday spirit with this cheerfully and intricately executed tune!

A Soulful Christmas

I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas

Billy Powell, son of legendary singer and musician Pastor Hubert L. Powell and brother to musical phenom H. Doobie Powell releases INFLUENCE EP with new single/remake of the Lamar Campbell's hit song "More than Anything". This project embodies CCM, Rock, Hip-Hop, and Traditional Gospel elements covered with the word and anointing of God guaranteed to bless everyone.

Influence

More Than Anything

"More Than Anything" - Billy Powell & 1Church

Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir Bless The Name Of The Lord

"Changed" by Patti LaBelle and Deborah Joy Winans from the Lionsgate Hit TV series GREENLEAF.  
Greenleaf Season 3 Soundtrack is available now on all digital music outlets.
https://lionsgate.lnk.to/GreenleafVol3

Greenleaf Season 3 Soundtrack

Changed - Greenleaf -Deborah Joy Winans and Patti LaBelle

Zak Williams & 1Akord is a Philadelphia, PA based choir of individuals from various areas and denominations united together to uplift the word of God through song.  Their new single “Unpredictable God” will release on all digital music outlets on February 22.  “Unpredictable God” features David Wilford and the late Thomas “TC” Clay.
Single is released on Enon Music Group - Philadelphia, PA

Unpredictable God

Zak Williams & 1Akord - "Unpredictable God"(Radio Edit)

Fill This Place

Kergyma Community Choir "Fill This Place" ft Myron Williams

The Fab 5 Brothers known as THE WARDLAW BROTHERS - gospel radio single "Right Now Lord".  

The Wardlaw Brothers - Right Now Lord

Sierra Ward-Pope is a powerful, anointed psalmist who delivers a soulful yet traditional style of Gospel music and exudes an irrefutable essence that connects with every listener.  Sierra is recognized for her incredible commanding presence as a singer in the 2-time Stellar Award-winning group Lisa Knowles & The Brown Singers, in which she has been a member since 2004.

In addition to singing with The Brown Singers, Sierra now makes her debut as a solo artist.  Her first single “But God” is showcasing her prowess as a principal singer and maturity as a Gospel artist.

Sierra Ward Pope- "But God" (Radio Version)

The Wardlaw Brothers stirring rendition of the Negro National Anthem - Lift Every Voice And Sing.

The Wardlaw Brothers - Lift Every Voice And Sing

Newcomer Damar Johnson releases his debut single "He Lives" from his forthcoming album THE JESUS PROJECT.

He Lives

"He Lives" - Damar Johnson

James L. Patterson infuses influences of the Gullah Geechee sound with his robust voice and energetic delivery to create a Gospel song that ushers an atmosphere of praise and celebrates sacred music history.  In addition, "Serve God 'Til I Die' is a timely release during the observance of Black Music Month this month.

Patterson's rendition of this sacred song is produced by Jamaine Eric Holmes for Mixed Waves Soundz.  The single was recently serviced to Gospel radio and has already hit the Billboard Gospel Radio Indicator Most Added list this week. "Serve God 'Til I Die" will be available June 26 on all digital and streaming music platforms.

Serve God 'Til I Die

"Serve God 'Til I Die" - James L. Patterson

Newcomer TIMOTHY releases his debut single "The God Of The Turnaround".

The God Of The Turnaround

"The God Of The Turnaround" - Timothy

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "The MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE". THIS WEEK....

TOP BILLBOARD GOSPEL RADIO SINGLES:
5.  Keyla Richardson – So Good
4. Tye Tribbett – We Gon’ Be Alright
3.  Ricky Dillard ft Tiff Joy – Release
2.  Jekalyn Carr – Changing Your Story
1.  PJ. Morton ft LeAndria Johnson and Mary Mary – All In His Plan
NEW MUSIC – LADIES!!!
- CeCe Winans new single - "Never Lost"
- Female rapper Murk aka Ms. P31 album -  31 GANG..  
- Gospel legend Betty Griffin Keller and The New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Choir album - FAITHFUL.
- The legendary Dorothy Norwood remix “Oh Jesus” ft Dorinda Clark Cole.  
 
DRIVE-IN EVENTS:
- Memphis Singer D. MCGHEE BARLOW will have a Drive-In Video Premiere "Rescue" on Friday, Sep, 18 at 7PM at New Direction Christian Church in Memphis.
 - Shreveport LA - Praise In The Parking Lot with Keyla Richardson Saturday, Sept 19 at 6:30PM at Louisiana State Fairgrounds Parking lot.

For information or to air the segment on your station contact info@thebellamygroup.com.  Produced by Kevin Kelley for The Bellamy Group

Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - Radio Segment - Sept 9

Ethan’s debut project WORK IN PROGRESS releases on his own Tonic Blueprint label via Central South Distribution. This much anticipated project moves in a different vein musically, merging gospel, R&B, rock, and pop with refreshing themes and conversational lyrics that will inspire people of all ages.  
His Top 30 Billboard Gospel Radio single, "My Hope Is In Glory", is an inspirational anthem that is setting the tone of a new wave emerging in gospel and motivating listeners to live life with eternity in mind.  

Ethan Kent - My Hope Is In Glory

Singer Laymetha Guy releases her debut Christmas album SEASON OF JOY IN THE AIR.  This holiday album features classic Christmas cover tunes and original songs.  Laymetha's single is "Emmanuel".

Laymetha Guy - "Emmanuel"

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "The MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE". THIS WEEK....
List of Gospel Christmas music
 
Singles:
Kevin McFadden "It's Christmas Time" - IMPACTNG NOW! 
Annillia Wright Mosely -  Love For Christmas 
Musician De'Miyon Hall and The Muzik Firm Christmas - "Oh, Holy Night" featuring Zacardi Cortez 
Titus Showers - “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ 
Brandon Camphor and One Way -  “God of Mercy” 
The Ginyards Christmas -  "Savior of the World"
Dennis Atkinson, Jr ft. The Budapest Orchestra - "A Merry Little Christmas" Single  
 
Albums:
Vashawn Mitchell -   Home For Christmas 
Rhyme & Reason - A REASONABLE GIFT Album 
Robert E Person -  CHRISTMAS JOY 
Laymetha Guy -  Season of Joy In The Air 
 
🎄The Bellamy Group facebook page for a list of all these great Gospel Christmas songs and albums

Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - Radio Segment - Dec 9

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "The MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE".     THIS WEEK....

TOP BILLBOARD GOSPEL ALBUMS: 
1. JESUS IS KING  - Kanye West 
2. Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1  - Maverick City Music 
3. Heart.Passion.Pursuit - Tasha Cobbs Leonard 
4. Playlist: The Very Best - Marvin Sapp 
5. You Hold It All Together - Maverick City Music & Upperroom 
 
NEW MUSIC:
Divine Nature new album REAL TALK 
J J Hairston new album NOT HOLDING BACK 
A.I. The Anomaly new single RELENTLESS featuring Bizzle  
Mr Del final double album – MD 2020 Southside and MD 2020 Soulside 
 
ARTIST TIP:
Media Placement vs Advertising Placement

For information or to air the segment on your station contact info@thebellamygroup.com. Produced by Kevin Kelley for The Bellamy Group

Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - Radio Segment - Jan 12

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "The MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE".      THIS WEEK....
 
TOP BILLBOARD GOSPEL RADIO SONGS:
GROUP FIRE More Than Friends 
TAMELA MANN Touch From You 
KIRK FRANKLIN Strong God 
MARVIN SAPP Thank You For It All 
KELONTAE GAVIN Hold Me Close 

NEW MUSIC:
Bishop Greg Davis new single “Lord I Need a Miracle Right Now”  
Oscar Williams and The Band of Life album Speak Life Vol 1 
Apostle John E Ross new EP Lord Give Me Another Chance 
 
ARTIST TIP: 
Claim your Spotify and Amazon Music artist page.

Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - Radio Segment - Jan 19

Benita Bellamy Kelley - CEO of The Bellamy Group brings you the news and info in Christian Music and Entertainment through a syndicated weekly short segment called "The MUSIC INDUSTRY MINUTE". THIS WEEK....

TOP BILLBOARD GOSPEL RADIO SONGS:
1. RUDY CURRENCE I Belong Here
2. TAMELA MANN Touch From You
3. KELONTAE GAVIN Hold Me Close
4. CHARLES JENKINS & FELLOWSHIP CHICAGO He'll Make It Alright
5. PASTOR MIKE JR. I Got It
 
NEW MUSIC:
Todd Dulaney new album Revelation 4
Rev. Luther Barnes new single  “You Kept Me”
David and Tiffany Spencer new single “We Are One”
  
ARTIST TIP:
Dove Awards Submission Info Session via Zoom – Feb 25 Sponsored by The Gospel Music Association

Music Industry Minute w/Benita Bellamy Kelley - Radio Segment - Feb 9

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