Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

• Elder Lang Turner is an anointed singer, Choir Director, Minister of Music, writer, arranger, and gospel Preacher. Turner has been singing gospel music & directing choirs since the age of 6 years old. A native of Chicago, Illinois and the youngest of 4 children, Rev. Turner is a licensed and ordained minister by Rev. Dr. Willie J. Sutton, Jr. and has been preaching and teaching the Word...

• Austin Carr is no stranger to Gospel Music with his Gospel Hit song “Call His Name” which touched the lives of many listeners. •While in the midst of a challenging childhood battling the pressures of living in the projects surrounded by crime, Austin Discovered his ability to sing at the age of 10 years old being Influenced by the sounds of Pop & R&B he began to cultivate his talent by p...

• Samuel Williams, Jr. Selah is a dynamic youth gospel choir with members ranging in ages 5- to 18-years-old. The ministry was formed (circa 2002) with the humble number of 6 members, under the vision to establish a choir at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago, IL, through which youth could share in the rich experience of leading worship and praise. Shortly after it’s founding, Julie Welborn (th...

• Pierre Walker was born in Chicago, Illinois, soon after his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was raised and completed his secular education. •Pierre grew up in a home where music was treasured. His father, Rev. Charles Walker is an accomplished concert pianist. Pierre knew at an early age that music would be a vital part of his life. He loves all kinds of music, especially gos...

• Sylvia Fedrick is an award-winning Contemporary Gospel / Christian Artist. The Chicago native started singing at the age of four, receiving much encouragement and coaching from her father Larry V. Fedrick.  While growing up, Sylvia’s father educated her about Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Sylvia would go from elementary school thru College performing in various stage productions, talent shows an...

• Terry Davis began his musical journey singing as a child at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon. Being blessed with the gift to hear and teach harmony at a young age, he began directing New Hope’s Angel Choir.  In 1978, God gave Terry the ability to play piano by ear. Terry accompanied the choirs of New Hope and other local groups and choirs in the Portland-Vancouver area. •In...

• Julius Adams is music and music is Julius Adams.  From a young age Julius has loved everything about music from writing songs to singing and playing instruments.  As an adult you get to know who Julius Adams really is through each song that he releases.  His love for music extends from his love for people. •He is currently promoting his new single “Healer.”  Healer is a beautiful song about God...

Titus Showers is a Gospel Recording Artist who grew up in Hammond, Louisiana in Tangipahoa Parish.  He was first recognized as the lead singer for the family group The Showers in 2009.  The groups sound was a mixture of contemporary R&B and traditional Gospel.  The Showers released two Albums which were nominated for Stellar Awards. •Titus released his first solo project in 2019 entitled “Who?...

• Bruce V. Allen is a Jazz and Inspirational musician who uplifts you through his music.  •“ Come Back ” is a fresh reminder of the grace of God.  It is the first song that God gave to Bruce after his stroke.  The melodic line begins in the minor mode and transitions to a major mode, which depicts the lyrical background which says “Come Back” to where you belong.  Restore as if you never left your...

• Ellen Hayes is back with me again with something new!  She is a flat-footed singer that can belt out notes that shake the soul.  Ellen has been inspiring believers for decades.  The gifted alto epitomizes church with her mastery of traditional Gospel music and contemporary Gospel music.  The multi-talented organist, pianist, vocalist, songwriter, choir director and four-time Rhythm of Gospel Nom...

• Patrick B. Henderson Was born January 1949 in Dallas, TX. a gospel keyboardist, songwriter and producer. •Patrick went on what would be considered a world wind experience after just being able to play several songs for some backup singers who were auditioning for musician, singer, songwriter Leon Russell.  From that brief encounter Patrick travelled around the world and was able to sing and play...

• Frederick Shorter an ordained minister of music, the founder, director, and musician for the Blakely Mass Choir, which was founded in 1989. the Minister of Music at Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church and Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Blakely, GA.  Founder and owner of Shorter Productions Company.  Blakely Mass Choir has been in existence for 34 years will celebrate their 35th choir anniversa...

• The Southern California Community Choir Was organized under the direction of Reverend James Cleveland in the 1960’s, during which the Southern California Community Choir was one of the world's foremost gospel groups. •Immediately following the choir’s beginning they made several appearances on the Television show TV Gospel Time which highlighted Black Gospel musicians and singers.  The show...

• Elder Terrence TJ Haynes is founder of The Voices of Praise which is a Community Choir with members from the Connecticut and Massachusetts area. They have been serving the community in music ministry for 17 years. It is the Mandate of V.O.P to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ giving God all the Glory and working in "Excellence Without Excuse". •The Voices of Praise (V.O.P.)  has be...

Robin Covington is a native of Chicago, Illinois-she shares her early years were filled with music.  She treasured moments spent in church and school developing and cultivating a gift of music to be used for the glory of God. •A conversation with childhood friend Ricky Dillard while on the front porch of her parent’s home which lead to the organization of the New Generation Chorale with Robin bein...

Bishop Jonathan Greer Born in June of 1942 to Bishop Jonathan Greer Sr. and Vanilla “Dear” Thompson in Detroit, Michigan and at a young age moved to Chicago, IL.  Jonathan admiring his father became a musician playing the organ in his father’s church and later by entering the ministry. •In 1968, Jonathan released an organ instrumental album of hymns and spiritual on Nashboro Record label and in 19...

Historical Show • WCFC TV-38: Apostle Richard D. Henton, Rev. Clay Evans and Taft Harris •Pastor Owen Carr of Stone Church just outside of Chicago, IL was inspired by God to reach people throughout Chicagoland.  He was given a vision and through prayer, donations and support of the church, and bank support was able to bring into fruition an Independent Christian Television station. •At the time th...

• Bishop Carlton D. Pearson & Live at AZUSA •Carlton was born in San Diago, CA March 19, 1953, at the early age of about 4- or 5-years old Carlton got saved.  During his early teen years, he began preaching and ministering.  By the age of 18 he was an ordained minister who had received a scholarship to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971. •In 1988, Carlton Pearson founded...

• Jai Reed is a native of New Orleans, LA and is nest known as a Gospel Recording Artist with an extensive resume singing R&B, Classic Soul and Love Ballots. •Jai began singing at his local church as a child later traveled with and sang in Tyler Perry’s musical plays.  He has gone on to perform on stages across the US and also on International stages.  He was nominated twice for the Gospel Mus...

•James Earle Hines was born in Atlanta, GA in 1916 where he attended Atlanta public schools and was heavily involved in musical activities in his church.  He also contributed his musical talents around the city, in the Atlanta area colleges and Universities such as Atlanta University, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark and Morris Brown colleges. •In the 1930’s J. Earle was recruited by the president of the...

• Isaac Douglas was born May 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and of course began singing Gospel Music as a young child.  He was asked to join Raymond Rasberry Singers at the age of 15; and that is where his reality began to form of him being able to sing Gospel music across the country. Just a few years later he was recruited by Ruth Davis of the famed Davis Singers.  At an early age he saw...

• Raymond Rasberry was born March 10, 1930 in Akron, Ohio.  He began playing piano by ear at the age of eight.  When  he heard a song once he was generally able to play that song to the note.  He accompanied singers in his local church playing hymns and shout music as described in the Pentecostal church where his family attended regularly. •Raymond’s talents as a skilled musician, singer and songw...

Mack Holland is a singer / songwriter, poet; this creative soul has been penning poetry since his teen years and has a catalog of his poetry in The Library of Congress.  In 2017 he wrote “Sweet Inspiration” The Mack Holland book of Inspiration. •Mack has written several songs and in 2018 Mack recorded his first Gospel / Inspirational song entitled “Are You Ready For Your Blessings” which he was ac...

•Brent Jones born in Los Angeles, CA is a Musician, singer, songwriter and choir master who has been at the helm of directing choirs since his early youth.  He began taking piano lessons as early as age 6 and by his teen years became music director at his home church.  In 1999 he began his recording career with the release of Brent Jones & the T.P. Mobb with Holy Roller Entertainment. •Brent’s...

•Albert A. Goodson and his twin brother were born 1933 in Los Angeles, California had no idea what legacy he would leave Gospel Music and the world.  Almost every church around the world has sung his most famous hymn “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”. •When he wrote the song, he said it was one of the lowest times in his young life and he was feeling home sick.  The lyrics and music flowed through hi...