Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

• Christopher J. Watkins is one of Gospel music's most noted composers, artists, and music directors. His anointed pen has yielded many heartfelt songs including "Because of the Blood," "God Is Truly Amazing," and "No One Like You."  These popular compositions have been recorded on albums by Stellar Award, and Grammy-nominated artists Ricky Dillard, The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Super...

•Linda Barnwell, born Linda Hall in Chicago, IL; discovered her gift for singing at the age of four at Antioch MB Church, under the pastorate of Rev W.N. Daniels. Having accepted Christ, Linda's musical journey began, singing in church and community groups and choirs later expanding to serving as a worship leader.  Her music ministry has included the television ministry of New Covenant Church unde...

• Dr. Earl Bynum is an International recording artist, producer, radio host, music consultant and Executive Director of Music. He directed The Mount Unity Choir to a streak of accolades harvesting some of music’s highest honors. Some of those honors included a 13-track D/DVD that debuted on Billboard Current Top 40 Gospel Albums Chart at #8 and boasted a Top 30 Gospel Radio single, “Bless The Name...

• Talasia is a natural-born singer whose musical journey began as a young girl in Atlantic City, New Jersey accompanying her mother to the studio, where she frequently recorded original music. •After years of singing in Abundant Life Worship Center’s choir, she was inspired to write her own music, despite concerns that her unconventional lyrical and melodic style might not fit the traditional gosp...

• Jerry Green born in the city of “Brotherly Love” Philadelphia where he was first exposed to the retail business of music. In his father's family business (B&L Record Shop) in New Haven, Connecticut at the early age of eight years old. As Jerry's love for music continued to grow, he ventured into radio as an announcer on 94.3 WYBC FM. His love for radio and the desire to be the best r...

• Rev. Walter Butts is affectionately known as “The Big Man Of Gospel Music.” He was blessed by God at an early age to become a singer, musician and composer. These gifts and talents paved the way for him to be granted many opportunities to share the stage with a variety of notable artists such as Albertina Walker, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Dorothy Norwood, Jesse Dixon, DeLois Barrett Campbell &am...

• La’Bron Brinkley is one of those rapidly expanding gospel vocalist who has done just that! When he sings, he becomes a vessel through which the intent of worship and praise is fully recognized. What a supersized talent the Lord has given to the gospel industry. •He grew up distinctively immersed, rooted and grounded in music and ministry. He was blessed to witness his parents’ faith and dedicati...

• Louise Kenerson-Walker (AKA Weazy Walker ) began ministering in song at the age of 9 years old. Singing in the Children’s Choir. Her first Lead song with the children’s choir was “The Blood-It will never lose it’s Power” •Under the direction of Doctor Robert Neal Louise began taking Piano and voice Lessons in 1990 at the South Shore Cultural Center: She would join Doctor Robert Neal’s gospel gro...

• Rev. Oris Mays Pastor, gospel singer and songwriter and arranger and TV Host. He Moved to Memphis, Tennessee as a teen and graduated from Melrose High School. He studied theology at J. L. Campbell School of Religion and Brewster Seminary. •He began his recording career in the 1960’s  and continued recording until his passing in 1996.  In 1960 he became pastor of the Boston Baptist Church in Memp...

• Markeyta Sconiers has sung in the White House and in 8 countries outside of the United States. she sang on television shows, including Oprah, and with several music artists, including Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond. Recording her 1st solo project, I Will Sing , in 2015, her next single The Sacrifice was released in 2022, which she wrote and co-produced. •Markeyta has served in music ministry for...

• D. NICOLE An accomplished marketing professional with over 25 years of experience, including 10+ years as an adjunct professor in marketing and business-related subjects. •D. Nicole & Company provides strategic marketing solutions to help businesses and organizations reach their marketing goals and objectives. With this new age of marketing, she has made a measurable impact on clients needin...

• The Gay Sisters of Chicago, Illinois became the top selling singing artists for Savoy Records In 1951, Geraldine, Evelyn and Mildred Gay went from local gospel sensations in Chicago’s Church of God in Christ community to national stardom with the release of the hit single, “God Will Take Care of You” .   They travelled the world sharing their style of Gospel Music.  Because of their release “God...

• Alexia Curry is a native of Tyler, Tx, but now resides in Fate, Tx. With her soul-stirring voice and down to earth image, Alexia's style of passionate praise resonates with both young and seasoned worshippers.  •Alexia started her professional journey in November of 2021 when her single "Hear His Voice" debuted. This single has won her awards such as, Female Soloist of the Year, Ne...

Laurens Hammond Rev. Clarence Cobbs & the 1st Church of Deliverance Laurens Hammond filed for a patent on his musical machine. After Laurens got the company up and running, Hammond’s Serial Number One went to a dealer in Kansas City, where it was used for years as a traveling demonstrator. The Hammond Organ was an immediate success, and before long, Churches, Theatres and Concert halls were hu...

• Kenny Lewis is the founder of Kenny Lewis & One Voice , founded in 1999, a national gospel recording artist.   Kenny released his first national project in 2000 entitled “The Bridge” on Marxan/Malaco Records.  Since then, he has released five additional albums.  The group has released five albums together including “The Bridge”, “The Mission”, “The Way of Escape”, “Refocus”, and most recentl...

• Wanda Hudgens of Hamden, Ct. is the songwriter of “Wonderful, Marvelous” recently released with vocalist Veronica Austin.  Although Wanda had this song in her heart for 30 years it wasn’t until last year (2023) that she was able to find the right people who believed in her project. •The song was originally titled “You’re Wonderful You’re Marvelous” however through the years of transition the nam...

•Ron Bell a singer, songwriter & musician born October 1965 was a native of Stamford, Connecticut. At an early age growing up, Ron was introduced to Church, which guided his faith and belief in the things of God. One very important teaching aspect of his childhood development he learned was about servitude. It all began with singing in the choir. Ron loved singing, being able to express himsel...

• Bruce V. Allen is a Jazz and Inspirational musician who uplifts you through his music.  His “ Come Back ” Tour is a fresh reminder of the grace of God.  It is the first song that God gave to Bruce after his stroke.  •Bruce says God assured him that He could do more with what’s left in Bruce than what was in Bruce before. Guitarist Taylor Roberts says ”If you know Bruce’s story, that’s really wha...

• Michael Alex McLean is a dedicated minister and musician who has been passionately serving in the ministry for over a decade. •His journey began at age 18 at Tyler Junior College where he started a gospel choir called the Descendants of David. This group made a huge impact on Campus bringing many people to faith in Jesus Christ.  This group prepared him to begin leading worship at his local chur...

• Samuel Rosario Jr. is an Army Veteran and the middle child of 5 siblings of New Haven, Ct., has been writing music and poems for over 40 years and publishing for the last 20 years. •Samuel is a believer in Jesus Christ who has blessed him with the gift to write songs, lyrics and poems to share with others. •Samuel’s Gospel single “Grateful” took the airways by storm, achieving year-long rotation...

• Mandisa Lynn Hundley was born October of 1976 in Citrus Heights, California where she nurtured her vocal abilities after giving her life to God as a young girl.  Following graduating from El Camino High School she went on to American River College leaning in to vocal Jazz.  She later graduated from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance. • Although...

•TaNechi Temple a native of Corinth, Mississippi she discovered her passion and love for music at an early age and began singing by the age of 2 and directing church choirs at 5 years old.  •Throughout her school years, she participated in All-State Honor Choirs, local honor choirs, and her school’s musicals. In high school, TaNechi was the President as well as Soprano and Alto Section Leader of t...

• Rev. Lawrence C. Roberts born in Newark, NJ, August 1936. He had a love for Gospel Music at an early age. By age eleven, he played for his first choir, at the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newark, NJ.  He attended the Newark Public School System, graduating from its prestigious Arts High School. •1953, Lawrence Roberts became the "first" Black Gospel Record Company Producer in the country....

• David Whitfield began his musical interest with pots and pans as a drum set in the middle of the kitchen floor. Despite his uncle the late Thomas “The Maestro” Whitefield wishes to be a protégé and learn to play the organ, he continued playing drums and then at age 7 he directed the Voices of Tabernacle under the late Pastor D.K. Craig. David continued playing the drums in local churches and ass...

• Curtis Fondren is the epitome of a seasoned music professional. As a master percussionist having performed in various genres with adept musicians and singers including Fontella Bass, David Peaston, Dionne Warwick, Lester Bowie, Tramaine Hawkins, Rev. Jesse Dixon, The Barrett Sisters, Rev. James Cleveland, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Albertina Walker, Lamont Lenox, Twinkie Clark, Chrystal Rucker and...