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 What's going on in the gospel music industry in July? Amy Grant to release 'In Motion: The Remixes' in August It doesn't seem that long ago that a teen-aged girl's first songs started being played at local church events and on "The Brian Mason Show" in Nashville. Now almost 30 years later, Amy... Continue   Natalie Grant's 'It Takes a Church' premieres June 5, 2014 on GSN Natalie Grant, who was the buzz of social media for a week when she left the GRAMMY Awards early, is in the news again. The singer is hosting "It Takes a Church," a new dating game show that... Continue   Yancy releases Spanish children's album with Jaci Velasquez and Nic Gonzales Yancy is expanding her reach with the upcoming release of “Pequeña Fiesta de Alabanza!” and she brought along a few friends to help her with her new outreach. Enlisting the aid of pals l...

  Christian singer Natalie Grant responds to critics regarding Grammys Critically-acclaimed Christian artist Natalie Grant, who was nominated for two gospel Grammy Awards this year, became the unintentional center of a media storm when she left the awards show early on Sunday night, Tweeting that she had some thoughts in her head about the show which were better left unsaid. After being attacked by numerous liberal media outlets, the singer graciously penned her response on Facebook: Read her response here: Christian singer Natalie Grant responds to critics regarding Grammys - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Also see: Natalie Grant leaves Grammys early--Tweets cause media frenzy - Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Congratulations to the 2014 Gospel Grammy Award winners - Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Natalie Grant leaves Grammys early--Tweets cause media frenzy Christian gospel singer Natalie Grant, who was nominated for two Grammy Awards and was initially excited to be at the big event, walked out of the Grammys after witnessing performances that even secular media outlets like E! Online said were occult in nature, such as Katy Perry's witchcraft ceremony and other risqué performances. After she posted that she left early and had some thoughts in her head about the sgow, a large number of liberal websites began to attack the singer for intolerance, for hating gays, for judging one performance and condoning others... it went on and on. To read how Natalie's innocuous Tweet was blown up by the mainstream media  click here: Natalie Grant leaves Grammys early--Tweets cause media frenzy - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

  Natalie Grant to host new television pilot 'It Takes a Church'  Grammy nominated Christian vocalist and multiple Dove Award winner Natalie Grant will be the host of the one-hour pilot of GSN's new dating show "It Takes a Church" in which the members of a congregation go on a mission to find love for a single member of the church…without his or her knowledge. Article at: Natalie Grant to host new television pilot 'It Takes a Church' - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Christian artists rally behind imprisoned American pastor, Saeed Abedini An American pastor, Saeed Abedini, is currently suffering a harsh prison sentence in Iran in Evin Prison. In an attempt to bring his situation to the attention of the UN, a petition has been launched, and Christian artists like tobyMac, Natalie Grant, Jon Foreman, Bart Millard, Ricky Skaggs and others have joined the cause and are urging people to sign by March 1. Article at:  Christian artists rally behind imprisoned American pastor, Saeed Abedini (Video) - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

First list of 2011 Dove Award appearances announced by Sherri Shepherd The Nashville-based Gospel Music Association has made its announcement this week for the preliminary round of appearances for the upcoming 2011 GMA Dove Awards including Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Jason Crabb , Chris Tomlin and Mary Mary . As reported in 42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards' nominations announced , this year's Dove Awards will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. Continue reading at: First list of 2011 Dove Award appearances announced by Sherri Shepherd - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner  

Michael W. Smith's whirlwind world tour: Smitty in Canada, South Africa, Zambia, Brazil, Nashville Friday, June 18th, 2010 Michael W. Smith has been giving his suitcase as much of a workout as his vocal cords recently as he has performed more than 20 shows around the world... Keep Reading »   The Choir announces June release of Burning Like the Midnight Sun Friday, June 18th, 2010 The Choir - Burning Like the Midnight Sun  One of gospel music's longest-lived rock bands, The Choir , announces the upcoming release of their 12th... Keep Reading »   Twilight controversies: how will the 'Breaking Dawn' movies handle Twilight sex and birth scenes? Friday, June 18th, 2010 With Twilight: Eclipse hitting theaters on June 30 and the official announcement that The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn will be split up into t...

  More Dove Awards memories and photos! Behind the scenes at the Dove Awards: the good, the bad, and the beautiful Saturday, April 24th, 2010 A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Dove Awards The Dove Awards have come and gone for 2010 leaving a flock of good memories in their wake. While viewers can catch the awards show when it is telecast on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) on Saturday, April 24, some of the most fun moments as well as some of the most poignant occurred behind the scenes... Keep Reading » Artists talk about 2010 Gospel Music Week & the Dove Awards: Warren Brothers, Harris III, Yancy Sunday, April 25th, 2010 · 2 comments Nashville's unofficial Gospel Music Week wrapped up this past week following the excitement of the Dove Awards. During the course of the week I had... Keep Reading » ...

More info on the Dove Awards, performers, presenters, etc. Natalie Grant to release Love Revolution, co-host Dove Awards Sunday, April 18th, 2010 Natalie Grant to Release Love Revolution  Christan singer-songwriter Natalie Grant , the Gospel Music Associations reigning Female Vocalist of the Year for four straight years, has announced she is releasing her eighth album, Love Revolution on Curb Records on August 24, 2010.... Keep Reading » Performers announced for 2010 Dove Awards: Amy Grant, Jordin Sparks, Casting Crowns, Tenley Molzahn Thursday, April 15th, 2010 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Performers: TobyMac , Natalie Grant , MercyMe , Bebe & Cece Winans , Jordin Sparks , Casting Crowns   Gospel music's biggest night just got even bigger and better with the announcement of more celebrity performers at the  41st Annual GMA Dove Awards ... Keep Reading »   Gospel Music Association Songwriter of ...

 The nominees were just announced today for the 2010 Dove Awards at the Curb Center in Nashville, and I was there for the official press announcment. Nominees announced for 41st Annual Dove Awards: Jars of Clay, Skillet, Jason Crabb, Matt Maher, more Thursday, February 18th, 2010 The nominees for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced today by the Gospel Music Association at the Curb Center at Nashville's Belmont University... Keep Reading »   Nashville gospel music industry gears up for 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 · 2 comments Following a tumultuous year, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) is getting ready to announce the nominees for the 41st annual GMA Dove Aw...

Nashville Christian music artists are responding to the earthquake victims in Haitin with a benefit concert and a benefit song: All-Star recording benefits Haiti earthquake victims with Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Jeremy Camp, etc Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Gospel Artists Record Live Song for Haiti As reported in Gospel artists Kirk Franklin, Natalie Grant, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp recording benefit song for Haiti , last week I caught wind of a special live recording of a song for Haiti organized by Kirk Franklin . Soon it was confirmed that some of the gospel music industry's biggest stars were in Nashville recording a song to help benefit the poverty-stricken nation of Haiti in response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake. Keep Reading » Concert for Haiti Friday with Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen, Plumb, Tommy Sims, Breith, more Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 · 1 comment Concert for Haiti Friday Night with Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen, Plumb, Tommy Sims, Breith, more...