15-Year-OldGospel Powerhouse Jekalyn Carr

Atlanta, GA – May 8, 2012 – Fifteen-year-old gospel powerhouse Jekalyn Carris taking the gospel industry by storm with her dynamic ministry and powerfulvoice. At just 15, she has already touched tens of thousands while singing andspeaking at conferences across the U.S. and touring as a featuredsoloist with international televangelist Benny Hinn. Her much anticipated debutsingle release and title track from her forthcoming album “Greater is Coming,”is available May 15 on iTunes and Amazon.

Withher incredible charisma and awe-inspiring voice, Jekalyn has garnered theattention of award winning gospel artists as well as renowned clergy who areamazed at her gift and talent at such a young age. “Jekalyn is just a blessing.I’m excited about what God is going to do with her. I am a fan of Jekalyn Carr,”says Stellar Award winning artist James Fortune of the 15-year-old. And, PastorHinn who has regularly featured the young worship leader at his crusades saysJekalyn is “God’s chosen to help lead and inspire many.”

Releasedon Arkansas-based Lunjeal Music Group record label, “Greater is Coming” is theconfirmation anthem for the Body of Christ. It speaks of the shaking, thebeating and the pressing that we experience through trials and tests with theassurance that God is preparing us for greater. Jekalyn’s heartfelt deliverywith rich, full vocals resonates with believers everywhere as she sings withconviction and prophecies that “Greater is Coming.”

Thoughstill a teen, Jekalyn exudes the confidence of a seasoned performer, singing toaudiences that have included more than 17,000. Upcoming dates for Jekalyn includeappearances at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club in Kosciusko, MS and the Teen Summit atthe “I Hear Music in the Air” conference in Cincinnati, OH. And, she is currentlyfeatured in Magnolia Pictures’ documentary movie “Rejoice and Shout” which alsospotlights Motown legend Smokey Robinson, gospel great Andrae Crouch andchart-topping artist Kirk Franklin.

Thesingle “Greater is Coming” is available May 15 on iTunes, Amazon and otheronline music stores. Visit www.myjekalyncarr.net 

10th Anniversar​y of The Experience with Grammy Winner Israel Houghton

Chicago (May 4, 2012) Dedry Jones' event, "The Experience" has made the journey from a small event for music lovers to a city-wide and nationally respected event covered by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times, Billboard magazine and more. Local television affiliates FOX-TV and NBC TV have both covered The Experience while singers who are featured in the event have also appeared on WGN and ABC in conjunction with their appearances at 
The Experience.


Previous "Experience" guests have included the legendary Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Ledisi (four times), Kirk Franklin (twice), Common, Maxwell and many more. During her visit to The Experience, Patti Labelle stated, "This (the Experience) is like the Actor's Studio, only better. You should be on TV."

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 marks the 10th Anniversary of this quintessential Chicago based event with the third appearance of Dove, Soul Train and Grammy Award winner, Israel Houghton. Israel says Dedry Jones is "the most well researched interviewer" he has ever encountered and has thanked Mr. Jones for "all that he has done for the gospel community".

This 10th Anniversary edition of The Experience will celebrate the release of the new CD by Israel Houghton and New Breed, Jesus At The Center. Israel has been graced with 2 Gold-selling  albums, 6 Dove Awards, 2 Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Award, and 3  Grammy® Awards - one for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" for The  Power of One, one for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" for       A  Deeper Level  and one for "Best Traditional Gospel Album" for Alive In  South Africa. This new CD is Israel and New Breed's first live recording in 5 years and will cement the group's already heralded standard of excellence.

Anthony Ellis, SONY Music VP of Marketing says, "Professionally, (Jones) really has set a standard. Not only do you have  a connection to the community, but you're also keeping the urban  platform relevant," Ellis says. The Experience with Israel Houghton will not only  celebrate the release of Israel Houghton's new CD but will also be a  celebration of an event that has become an integral part of the Chicago based music industry. 

WHAT: The Experience with Israel Houghton

WHEN: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 7 PM (doors at 6:30 PM). 

WHERE: The DuSable Museum (740 East 56th Place  Chicago, IL 60637)

 
About The Music Experience:
The Music Experience is an actual brick and mortar store located in Chicago's South Shore community where patrons stop by, listen to music, relax and just talk about the music they love (or don't love). The Music Experience's noted signature event is The Experience. The brainchild of Dedry Jones, The Experience is an event in which consumers celebrate the release of a CD with an artist showing definite impact on the music industry. Patrons from the entire Chicago community and neighboring states, gain exclusive access to a personal conversation with the artist as he/she is interviewed about their career, their interests and their latest release. This conversation is the beginning of a personal relationship between artist and consumer. The interview is followed by a mini-performance and autograph session. Each attendee receives a CD, as part of their ticket purchase, when they arrive to the venue. The Experience has featured countless Grammy winners and nominees including Maxwell, Patti LaBelle, Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Ledisi, Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, Donna Summer, Ashford and Simpson and many more.

For more information, contact:
Joseph A. Harding - Music Experience
info@amusicexperience.com
773-493-0181


For more information on upcoming Music Experience events,
please visit www.amusicexperience.com

Gospel Songstress Deanna Ransom Named As GMWA's Gospel Announcers Guild 2012 Chairman's Choice At Recent Convention

Artist's New Single, "Never Say Never", In Rotation On SGN The Light

Powerhouse Vocalist Preps For Upcoming CD Release, Never Say Never...Again, On July 24th

(Wilmington, DE) - July 16, 2012 - Deanna Ransom has hardly been able to catch her breath with the recent successes she's experienced.  The 2012 Rhythm of Gospel Award Nominee and 2012 En Sound Award Nominee just returned from Nashville and the 2012 Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention.  At the event, Ransom was named a Chairman's Choice by Al "The Bishop" Hobbs (pictured with Ransom), Chairman of the Gospel Announcers Guild and Vice Chairman of the Gospel Music Workshop of America.  The Chairman's Choice is presented by the Gospel Announcers Guild to up-and-coming gospel artists who have shown enormous promise and have demonstrated a level of professionalism in the industry worthy of recognition.



Ransom was thrilled at the acknowledgement.  "When Al 'The Bishop' Hobbs began to speak the words of introduction about his choice for 2012 Chairman's Choice, I began to think how awesome it was to have someone of such renowned to speak so highly of an artist and their ministry," recalls Deanna.  "However, when he then called my name, I was both humbled and excited!  I had only gotten out of the hospital hours before that moment so it was a confirmation to me that all we suffer is not worthy to be compared with God's glory revealed in us - Hallelujah!"



The blessings keep coming for Deanna Ransom.  She was recently informed that her lead single, "Never Say Never" from her forthcoming release, Never Say Never...Again, has been added to rotation to SGN The Light.  With dozens of radio stations, the platform allows Ransom's ministry to impact even more listeners.  The new CD, releasing on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, is the artist's third project and her most anticipated.  The CD is a musical memoir of her tribulations and triumphs and as her last name dictates, she track-by track becomes a vessel for deliverance.



Songs like the emotive and powerful single, "Never Say Never", the empowering "Rise Sistah" featuring the incomparable Melba Moore, the celebratory, urban-tinged "You Bring Me Joy" and the therapeutic "I Am Healed" showcase the enormous talents of this gifted singer.  Produced by GRAMMY Award Winning producer Herb Middleton, who has worked with superstars like Mary J. Blige, Kelly Price, Yolanda Adams, Rev. Al Green and others, the project is a personal and reflective one for the artist and displays her songwriting talents as well.



Deanna Ransom, the 2011 Rhythm of Gospel Award Winner for Song of the Year for "Mercy & Kindness" and 2010 Black Essence Award Female Gospel Artist Winner, fuses popular genres like soul, jazz and R&B with gospel presenting a medley of inspiration with a unique flair that's all her own. A 2012 Holy Hip Hop Rhythm & Praise multiple nominee (Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for I Hear You, and Song of the Year for the single "I Hear You"), a 2012 six-time En Sound Music Award Nominee, the 2011 En Sound Entertainment Independent Artist of the Year, a 2011 Atlanta Gospel Fest Music Awards Nominee, and a 2005 Independent Female Artist of the Year Award, Deanna plans to eclipse her first two CDs with the long-awaited release of Never Say Never...Again.  For more information about Deanna Ransom, log on to www.DeannaRansom.com.



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