Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

•Tyra Archie known as Adura is a Christian music enthusiast on a journey to spread positivity and faith through her music.  Born and raised in Lake Charles, LA and now living in Houston, TX where she is co-pastor and lead worship at Life Change Church. •Adura draws inspiration from her own experiences and beliefs.  She creates melodies that aim to uplift souls and bring a sense of hope to those wh...

•Bishop Walter Lee Hawkins One of gospel music's legendary artists, and beloved figures in contemporary Gospel Music. In over Thirty years of his career, he created one of the most prolific and outstanding catalogs of hit gospel recordings and published songs which include such great hits as: Marvelous, Going Up Yonder, Changed, Be Grateful, Thank You, He's That Kind Of Friend, Until I Fou...

• C. Anthony Bryant is a music program manager, composer, conductor and distinguished vocalist who stands as one of the most versatile and technically adept singers of his generation.  •Excelling across various musical genres, C. Anthony has garnered widespread acclaim for his powerful and captivating performances. •He is the leader of 5th Sunday and music leader at the Park Avenue Christian Churc...

• Derick Womack II born in Montgomery, AL to parents Apostle D.J. Womack Sr. and V.L. Womack.  He is currently working on his Business Degree. •He has led praise and worship for churches across Alabama, and he plans to take this gift that God has given him beyond the four corners of Alabama. •In 2017, He had the privilege of singing in the V.I.P Conference with host Pastor John P. Kee, with Gospel...

• Apostle Timothy A. Treadwell is the senior pastor of Performing Christ Ministries and Presiding prelate of Grace Covenant Fellowship International. •Dr. Treadwell accepted his call to preach and was licensed in 1986 and ordained in 1996 by his father the late Bishop Willie A. Treadwell and the United Faith Tabernacle Church. In 2001 after the retirement of his father, he was appointed pastor. Se...

• Stanley Ray Jr Watson  is a native of Norfolk, VA.  He has received International exposure through radio and print; interviewed by George Houston of Blessed Lifestyle Magazine.  Ray Jr hosted his own radio program on WPCE 1350 AM and also made the Nielsen BDS charts in 2009 which has been proclaimed as “the leading supplier of performance monitoring” by Musicrypt. •Stanley Ray’s Gospel music Min...

• Trina Danielle Washington aka Trina Trine was born in Columbus, OH. Her musical training started at the tender age of three (3) starting as a pianist, singer and then ultimately challenging herself to master the organ at the tender age of twelve (12) which would inevitably become her master instrument. •Trina credits her lifetime musical education with The Conservatory of Music Ohio, her father,...

Reverend James Moore was a singer and songwriter first “discovered” on the recording of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMAC) where he dazzled the ears, touched the hearts and ministered to spirts of those who heard him.  Although he had a harsh childhood it was the relationship, he had with one of his mentors who took him to church.  Mrs. Elma Parham encouraged him to join the Church of God in...

• Pastor Reginald McCraken  organized the second oldest community choir in Chicago, The True Voices of Christ Concert Ensemble (TVOCCE) in 1970, with 20 members. The TVOCCE are an Interdenominational Community Ensemble with a present-day membership of 50 voices. The Ensemble can boast of having some of the best musicians anywhere: Min. Eric Thomas, Pierre Walker, Kamaron Jarmon, Phillip Feaster, A...

• Berll Pemberton aka Nailz : the frontman for the band “Poor Legacy” fills the void with conscious lyrics, melodic chords, heavy bass and drum rhythms. Poor Legacy’s distinctive sound breathes fresh new life in a time when it is most needed. •Poor Legacy is comprised for frontman Nailz, D-Note (Keyboardist) and E-Rhythm (Drummer).  The band originated in Waterbury, CT at the great house of God ca...

•Patrick Foreman started under the direction of his Mother who had him singing as early as 3 with no fear.  He became a lead singer in the children’s choir in Hamburg, Arkansas.  Over the years he never stopped singing even into his tenure in the Marine Corps. •Patrick said that his favorite part of singing worship music is that pleasing feeling he feels from God, like a Father watching his son wa...

• Ellen Hayes 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 Nominee is getting ready to shake up the world of Gos...

•Ron Bell is a singer, songwriter and musician who has a Texas based ensemble, Ron Bell and Christian Ministry Music Movement “CM3”. They are a group of anointed singers delivering music with power and authority.  Ron started the group in 2012, and since have released an EP, "The Ministry, The Music, The Movement" and three charismatic and compelling singles. •In addition to creating mas...

Lady Helen Stevens musician, singer, director and organizer of Northern California (Nor-Cal) Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA). She founded groups and choirs one of which was The Voices of Christ, of Berkeley, California at Progressive Baptist Church •Helen Stephens had a long history in music obtaining a music degree at Dillard University in 1949.  Dillard being the first Histori...

•Danniebelle Hall was a musician, singer& songwriter best known for her Hit song “Ordinary People”.  However before the world known song hit the airways Danniebell started her musical career with her two younger sisters forming a trio called the Jones Sisters in Pittsburgh, PA. •Danniebelle was not finished forming groups and singing, she later formed a quartet named the Danniebelles in the Sa...

"The Awakening" TV Series Discussion •Apostle Darlyn Turner, Traci Brooks and Larry Perez as we discuss how a Television mini-series The Awakening  impacted the Christian community as the show highlighted the violence in Chicago. •Apostle Clifford E. Turner, founder of Liberty Temple Full Gospel Church and World Outreach Ministries presented the show in 1990.  The show started as a two-p...

•Apollo Record Label was a New York City record label founded in the 1944 by Hy Siegel and Ted Gottlieb.  The following year in 1945 it was sold to Ike and Bess Berman. Apollo Records was named for the Apollo Theater which was nearby the record label’s offices and studio.  •Apollo was known for blues, doo-wop, gospel, jazz and rock & roll, however the genre which took off and main staged the o...

• Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope was a musical written by Miki Grant and directed by Vinnette Carroll.  This production not only included Gospel music, it also included jazz, funk, soul, calypso and soft rock. •In this musical which is the second production I have found to have Alex Bradford playing an important part contributing his talents as a feature character/actor/singer along with his wife A...

•Frank Biggs and the Historic St. Agatha Catholic Church (Celebrating 131 years in 2023) •Frank was a musician, director, singer and pioneer in the Catholic Church.  He founded the FIRST Gospel choir in the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL on the Westside at the historic St. Agatha Catholic Church under the pastor Fr. John Barlow in 1972. •Frank began his career at St. Agatha as the Minister of Music fo...

•Dr. Rickey Grundy was a native of Los Angeles, CA and called a prodigy at age 4.  He graduated from high school at 15 and went on to continue his education at the University of Southern California Conservatory of Music.  He is well known for his group The Rickey Grundy Chorale. •Rickey started playing professionally in the late 1970’s where he played piano and organ on Dr. Henry Jackson’s album “...

•Paul Parker is a Minister of the Gospel, Preacher, Songwriter, Musician and Producer who currently serves as the minister of music and associate minister for the Greater Morning Star church in Santa Monica, California.  He began his music ministry at the age of 7 under the leadership of the late Pastor Verdell Calhoun.  Paul’s musical service spans over 40 years at the St. Luke Baptist Church and...

•Felicia Coleman-Evans a native Chicagoan, received Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in vocal performance from Howard University, Washington, D.C.  Her voice has graced the great concert halls of the world. • She made her Carnegie Hall debut as the featured soloist in a tribute to the great Leontyne Price and was also featured at the world’s most prestigious opera house, La Scala, in...

•Keith Butler has directed a 1, 000 voice choir at the Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago for the National Baptist Convention.  He was the Music Director for the Midwest Youth Conference of America and also served as Vice President of the Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention Music Auxiliary.   Keith was a music instructor at The Dorolyn Academy of Music in Oak Park, Illinois. •He began conducti...

•Dr. Alicia Laraine Middleton is the founder of Rainey Roo Productions and produced “The Monroe County Image Awards” which applauds leaders for their outstanding service in the community; which led to a partnership with Khalil Lundy of The Legendary Force Mds and Byrd Pressley.  Where they established Uni E TV & Radio, LLC.  Dr Alicia is co-owner and production director of PRAYz. FM and is als...

•Apostle Dale L. Stoudmire is an anointed choirmaster, accurate prophet, passionate worship psalmist, powerful preacher, anointed orator, recording artist and business entrepreneur. •Hailing from the city of Buffalo, NY, Apostle Stoudmire has ministered across the country and shared major platforms with amazing notable personalities such as Dr. Bobby Jones & SOV, Pastor David Wright & NY F...