Hello World,

As Atlanta prepares to welcome Gospel’s biggest music award show, Bear Tag Entertainment (BTE) under its CEO, Lamont Sanders is gearing up for a community event like none other. On July 14th, Sanders, and his partners Marie, Milliicent Brathwaite, Michael Gordon are hosting the official Stellar Awards Sanctioned Celebrity Basketball Game at 7pm at the Riverside EpiCenter located 135 Riverside Parkway in Austell, GA. The doors will open at 6pm with DJ Lil Will.

Pre-show with Agape Music Group and a smashing halftime show with Brea, Twyse & Canton Jones. Kicking off with Kim Burrell singing the National Anthem. National recording artist and former NBA player Ben Tankard, recording artists Tywyse, Canton Jones, Jor’dan Armstrong, Jermaine Dolly, Kelontae Gavin, Mali Music, Jason Clayborn and Cortez Vaughn are some of the confirmed players. Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and national recording artist Zacardi Cortez will coach the East while national recording artist and pastor, Bishop Marvin Sapp and former NFL player Dr. Irving Fryar Sr. are serving as coaches for the West.

I can’t see Pastor Jamal Bryant and Bishop Marvin Sapp coaching basketball teams, but at the very least, it should be an entertaining game! LOL…

JOB RECRUITMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

BTE is partnering with Faith Broussard Cade, Speaker, Author, Humanitarian of Fleur De Lis Speaks to share about the state of Mental Health. Also, CTL Staffing Agency to provide on-site job recruitment for individuals seeking employment while offering mental health resources to attendees from various participating organizations including professionals from New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in the morning starting at 11am. It also is partnering with the nonprofit organization Supreme Gospel Entertainment & Ministries to distribute school supplies to area youth during the early afternoon.

ABOUT BEAR TAG ENTERTAINMENT (BTE)

Founded by international recording artist, entrepreneur, Lamont Sanders, Bear Tag Entertainment is a company that provides a global platform for entertainers (i.e., artists, models, singers, dancers, musicians, actors, actresses, etc.) in the industry to showcase their raw talent. BTE is committed to spreading the vision of God’s love and endless hope worldwide with thought provoking and life changing entertainment through sports and music.

ABOUT THE STELLAR AWARDS

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Executive in Charge of Production and Producer. The Stellar Awards recognizes the year’s best performances in the gospel music genre, honors gospel music icons, and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the gospel music industry.

​Bear Tag Entertainment’s Stellar Celebrity Basketball Game is sponsored in part by Indie Go Inspire, Gray Photo, Gr8trks, Gospel Music Buzz, Praise 102.5 (Radio One), Millions Billions Trillions, DJ Lil Will(St. Louis, MO), Reach Gospel, Merge Music Group, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, VTV Television, Walmart+ and CTL Staffing Agency, Faith Broussard Cade/ Fluer De Lis Speaks and GC Public Relations.

Tickets are currently on sale on Eventbrite.com! Click HERE to buy them…

Any thoughts?

The post Alert! Pastor Jamal Bryant & Bishop Marvin Sapp to Coach at Official Stellar Awards Celebrity Basketball Game in Atlanta Tomorrow, July 14… appeared first on After the Altar Call.

Hello World,

May you remember the sacrifice the Lord made on this Good Friday when He allowed His precious son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross that we may be able to have a relationship with Him.

RADIO ONE recently announced a National Day of Prayer campaign to be held today on Good Friday, April 10, 2020.  The Radio One COVID-19 National Day of Prayer, #OneinPrayer, will feature syndicated radio personalities, Erica Campbell, host of Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell; Willie Moore, Jr. of the Willie Moore, Jr. Show and Darlene McCoy, host of the Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy, joined by gospel music artists, pastors and special guests to pray for the country and world as it confronts the effects of the global pandemic.

Among the participants in the prayer campaign are: Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist Lecrae; civil rights leader and president of the National Action Network, Rev. Al Sharpton; civil rights leader and founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rev. Jesse Jackson;  Pastor John Gray; film and television producer, New York Times best-selling author and minister, DeVon Franklin; minister Cora Jakes Coleman; best-selling author and ministry leader, Dr. Cindy Trimm; multi-award-winning gospel artists Pastor Donnie McClurkin; Pastor Smokie Norful; Pastor Charles Jenkins; the Prince of Praise, Byron Cage;  Tasha Cobbs-Leonard; gospel singer, rapper and producer, Canton Jones; and Pastor Mike, Jr.

They will join the on-air personalities live on the Radio One Praise stations each hour from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and live on Instagram, at the bottom of each hour.  The goal is to unite the country together to pray for our leaders, the healthcare professionals on the frontlines, families whose loved ones have been diagnosed or lost due to the virus, and all Americans and businesses who are reeling from the uncertainty caused by this global pandemic.

“During these challenges times, I am grateful that our company can serve as a voice of hope and a vehicle of prayer for our world as it faces this global pandemic,” said Cathy Hughes, chairwoman, Urban One, Inc.  “It is especially meaningful since so many churches will not be able to hold traditional Good Friday and Easter services due to the social distancing mandates.  As a company, we are honored to provide an opportunity to join arms with our gospel artists and the faith community in prayer.  This is what service and community are all about.”

The live prayers will run across all of Urban One digital platforms, including TVOne.TV, iOne Digital, www.GetUpErica.com and @getuperica on Facebook and Instagram.

Any thoughts?

The post Radio One Hosts a COVID-19 National Day of Prayer Today on Good Friday, April 10 appeared first on After the Altar Call.

Me and Kirk Franklin way back in the day now…Yes, he’s my favorite praise artist…Yes, I know my eyes are closed…

Hello World,

Happy Easter Saints! Jesus Christ rose from the dead! And now, we can be free from the chains of sin if we accept of His gift of salvation solidified through His death and resurrection on the Cross!

Thankfully very early in my Christian journey, another Christian revealed the secrets of praise to me and it has become an important aspect of my relationship with Him…First of all, I learned to praise the Lord whether my circumstances are good or bad, and through my praise, the Lord gives me joy – which is not dependent on happiness! As my father has said, most people make themselves unhappy because they expect to be happy all of the time….It just ain’t gonna happen…but you can always have joy! Praise Jesus!

And although times may be particularly bad for many people right now, we are challenged  in the Word to offer up the sacrifice of praise…And we can do it, because the Lord sacrificed his Son for us….

By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.   Hebrews 13:15

Below are My Top 10 Praise Songs that help me to get my praise on and especially on today, Easter Sunday! This list is an “old school” list because I’ve been saved for a while now, but they still work!

1.“Hosanna” by Kirk Franklin – First of all I met Kirk Franklin in Nashville, Tennessee years ago…He is the nicest guy for real! And he is as short as I am…hilarious!  Anyway, this song is a shonuff praise song…I ain’t gon lie…not too many gospel songs make me wanna dance but this one does….

2. “Victory” by Yolanda Adams – This song rocks! In spite of myself, I was bobbing my head when I first heard this song as I watched the movie “The Gospel” years ago…

3. “Shackles” by Mary Mary – This is a nice song to bob your head to in the car… (Plus, they are so pretty too…sorry, I believe in being cute!)

4. “Love Him Like I Do” by Dietrick Haddon, Mary Mary and Ruben Studdard – Again in spite of myself, I find myself rockin’ when I hear this song…I swear you will to .

5. “Love Song” by Canton Jones – Just a beautiful song about the love of God…it compares to no other…and really works when your man is trippin’ …y’all know how it is!

6. “My Life, My Love, My All” by Kirk Franklin – Just a beautiful love and praise song…It’s a love song for Jesus…I know that sounds corny, but it’s true…I’m swaying as I’m listening to it right now…

7. “The Blood Song” by Kirk Franklin featuring Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis and Jaci Velasquez – Can you tell I’m a Kirk Franklin fan?

8. “I’m Still Holding On” by Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Gospel Choir featuring Deborah Barnes – Although I sometimes feel silly believing in a God that I can’t see, I still hold on because I’ve had too many blessings and experiences to turn back now…I’m still holding on…

9. Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers – It was a happy day when I was saved! This soulful song can’t help but put you in the mood to praise Him! It’s a good song to end your workout with as well for my gym rats out there…

10. How Can I Say” by Lisa McClendon – The lyrics of this song are beautiful…How can I say I love the Lord and not talk to Him each day…Her voice still reminds me of Lauryn Hill’s voice…

So what are your favorite praise songs? Let me know in the comments!

Any thoughts?

The post My Top 10 Praise Songs to Help You Get Your Praise On Today Easter Sunday!!! appeared first on After the Altar Call.