Marvin Sapp News

JoyFest is bringing together legendary Gospel music artists for its summertime festivals. Let's drop a few names here: Mary Mary ft. My Block Inc Family, Marvin Sapp, Tamela & David Mann, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard! Mary Mary ft. My Block Inc. Family, and Marvin Sapp will be at JoyFest - NC in Charlotte, NC on Mary 25th! The Mann Family and Tasha Cobbs Leonard are booked for the JoyFest - VA festival at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA on July 13th!

Vonnie Lopez already has a commanding presence in Gospel music circles, and now she has a global spotlight as she appears on the James Corden hosted CBS show The World's Best. Appearing on a live talent competition show was the farthest thing from Lopez's mind, but when a video of her singing “Oh How I Love Jesus” went viral on social media – producers of The World's Best contacted her and asked her to join the show.

Violinist Kevin Sylvester and violist Wilner Baptiste went to college to study classical music and learn their craft. But when they returned home to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 'Kev Marcus' and 'Wil B' began covering hip-hop songs on their instruments as Black Violin.

Get the sensational collection WOW Gospel 2019, available now.  The latest hit installment from the longtime award-winning WOW Gospel series, the two-disc WOW Gospel 2019 album delivers a total of thirty tracks with today's biggest songs and treasured artists.  For over twenty years, the renowned compilation series has charted a course in discovering new voices mixed with fan favorites on each multi-track album, and been a top hit on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.  WOW Gospel is a joint venture from RCA Inspiration, Motown Gospel, and Word Entertainment, and features pioneering legends, new inspirational voices, and superstar pairings.

Breakout recording artist, Damien Sneed, will bring his brand of jazz and gospel music to The Soraya for an evening of We Shall Overcome A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Joining him for this musical tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King will be two of LA's leading gospel singers, Grammy Award-winner Erica Campbell and evangelist Markita Knight.

RCA Inspiration garners three wins at the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, as chart-topping artists Travis Greene, Koryn Hawthorne, and Marvin Sapp were honored for their hit songs this past year.  Travis Greene won his first Dove Award in the category of Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year for his chart-topper “You Waited.”  Koryn Hawthorne won her first Dove Award in the category of Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year for her hit track “Won't He Do It” (ft. Roshon Fegan).  Marvin Sapp took home his second Dove Award, winning in the category of Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for his hit single “Close.” 

In association with RCA Inspiration, Chew Entertainment, helmed by music power couple Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew, presents the Voice Your Inspiration contest, to discover the next great artist that will be a voice of inspiration.  Open nationwide to musicians who can be a solo act, duo, or small band ensemble, artist submissions are under way, to audition by submitting videos to https://www.VoiceYourInspiration.org.  Seeking artists whose work can showcase their spirit of what keeps them inspired on their daily journey to greatness, artists can submit their auditions on the Voice Your Inspiration site until October 15th, or perform at live auditions being held in New York City at SIR Studios on Tuesday September 18th, from 3 pm – 11 pm.

Chart-topping young star and two-time 2018 Dove Awards nominee Koryn Hawthorne makes a return appearance in Lionsgate's hit drama series, Greenleaf tonight, Wednesday September 5th at 10 pm/9c on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.  Her song “Speak the Name” will be featured in the episode.

From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasting Aretha Franklin's funeral service in its entirety beginning Friday, August 31 at 10 AM ET on BET, BET Her and BET.com

The Bounce television network and the Brown Sugar streaming service are teaming up to carry Aretha Franklin's farewell memorial service live this Friday, Aug. 31.

In celebration of the 2018 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Domani Harris, was invited to perform on the BETX Coca-Cola stage on Saturday June 23rd. Domani, a rising rap star and son to hip hop legend T.I., performed alongside a live band new tracks off his recently released project AMYGDALA. Fans rushed to the stage in the Los Angeles Convention Center to enjoy the soulful rap experience that Domani provided. This was Domani's first major performance and proves he's got a bright music career ahead of him.

The 2018 BET Awards took place Sunday at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater, Kendrick Lamar taking home to most prizes, for best male hip hop artist and album of the year for “DAMN.” Beyonce was crowned the best female R&B/pop artist, and Cardi B won for best female hip hop artist. Anita Baker received the lifetime achievement award.

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” hosted by “The Voice” coach, Kelly Clarkson, was an emotional and celebratory night of nostalgic and one-of-a-kind musical performances and touching moments all to celebrate this year's biggest and best in music! This year's show aired live on both coasts from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

RCA Inspiration, the premiere label in gospel music, is celebrating the three nominations its artists and releases received for BET Awards 18. BET announced this year's nominees in a live ceremony in New York City on May 15th and Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), Marvin Sapp and Snoop Dogg received nods in the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel / Inspirational Award category.

RCA Inspiration, the premiere label in gospel music, is celebrating the three nominations its artists and releases received for BET Awards 18. BET announced this year's nominees in a live ceremony in New York City on May 15th and Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), Marvin Sapp and Snoop Dogg received nods in the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel / Inspirational Award category.

One of the most diverse classical musical organizations in the nation, Chicago Sinfonietta, is closing their 30th anniversary season with Praise + Punkin a smashing 'battle of the bands' against Mucca Pazza, an absurdist marching band, with special guest Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. The historic onstage rematch between Chicago Sinfonietta, the previous winner in 2015, and Mucca Pazza will be Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, and Monday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.

One of the most diverse classical musical organizations in the nation, Chicago Sinfonietta, is closing their 30th anniversary season with Praise + Punkin a smashing 'battle of the bands' against Mucca Pazza, an absurdist marching band, with special guest Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. The historic onstage rematch between Chicago Sinfonietta, the previous winner in 2015, and Mucca Pazza will be Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, and Monday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.

RCA Inspiration celebrates four total nominations across all top Gospel categories for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, with double nominations in the category of Top Gospel Album.  Chart-topper, Travis Greene, is honored with three nominations for Top Gospel Artist, Top Gospel Album, for his #1 GRAMMY®-nominated album Crossover: Live from Music City, and Top Gospel Song for his #1 hit, “You Waited.”  Greene won his first Billboard Music Award last year, for Top Gospel Song in recognition of “Made A Way.”  Chart-topper Marvin Sapp is honored with a nomination for Top Gospel Album for his #1 GRAMMY®-nominated album,Close.  Greene and Sapp each continue to crisscross the country with various tour dates through this Spring.  

dick clark productions and NBC today announced nominees for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards," which will honor the year's most successful artists in 57 categories of music.  Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran lead the pack with 15 nominations each, followed by Post Malone with 13, Imagine Dragons with 11, Drake with 9 and Justin Bieber and Cardi B with 8. The "2018 Billboard Music Awards" will broadcast LIVE coast to coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

Snopp Dogg Earns First #1 Spot On Billboard Gospel Chart