Hello World,

RCA Inspiration released Kingdom Business: Season 1 Soundtrack. The album features music from the popular BET+ original series, Kingdom Business, which is now streaming.

Making its debut alongside the soundtrack is the album’s powerful first single, Dear God featuring Serayah and its accompanying video. In addition to Dear God, the Kingdom Business: Season 1 Soundtrack features twelve more dynamic tracks by superstar Gospel and Inspirational artists including Yolanda Adams, Serayah, Chandler Moore, Koryn Hawthorne and Ahjah Walls of The Walls Group. All of the songs on Kingdom Business: Season 1 were written by legendary, award-winning hit-makers Kirk Franklin and Warryn Campbell. Franklin also serves as one of the series’ executive producers.

Brought to the small screen by the series’ creators and showrunners, Kerry Lenhart and John J. Sakmar and executive producers, DeVon Franklin, Holly Carter, Kirk Franklin, Michael Van Dyck, Kerry Lenhart, John J. Sakmar and Keesha Brickhouse, Kingdom Business provides audiences with an in-depth look into the world of the Gospel music industry, which is as complex and riddled with conflict, money and fame as it is with faith. The series stars Yolanda Adams, Serayah, Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield, Michael Jai White and Michael Beach.

Kingdom Business: Season 1 is available now on all major digital streaming platforms (https://KingdomMusicSoundtrack.lnk.to/AlbumPR) and all eight episodes of Kingdom Business, the series, are streaming on BET+.

Kingdom Business: Season 1 Track Listing

1. One Moment from Glory – Yolanda Adams

2. It Was Love – Serayah

3. The Me You See – Yolanda Adams & Serayah

4. Dear God – Serayah

5. Crazy Kinda Love – Serayah, Ahjah Walls & Koryn Hawthorne

6. In Control – Yolanda Adams

7. Homecoming

8. Psalm of Contention – Yolanda Adams

9. Jesus Can Work It Out – Yolanda Adams

10. I Believe – Dominique Johnson

11. Queen of Hearts – Serayah

12. Grace – Chandler Moore & Journey Carter

13. As Long As You’re With Me – Journey Carter

Listen to Dear God by Serayah below!

Any thoughts?

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I’ve been hearing great things about KINGDOM BUSINESS,  the new BET+ show which is executive produced by DeVon Franklin, Holly Carter, and Kirk Franklin and premiered earlier this month! It’s hard to measure up to OWN’s Greenleaf, my favorite church drama of all time, but I’m always up for a new show if done well…

If you missed the first episode, please check it out below followed by the official synopsis:

About KINGDOM BUSINESS: Denita Jordan is the Queen of Gospel Music at First Kingdom Church and Kingdom Records in Atlanta. A superstar whose music has been heard around the world, she is determined to guard her family and its many secrets at all costs. Her husband Calvin Jordan may be the Bishop at First Kingdom, but Denita is the true leader, and she has little tolerance for insurrection among her family and employees (and ex-employees). Suddenly, there is a new powerhouse performer on the Atlanta gospel scene — a young pole dancer, Rbel, whose talent and pedigree may bring her closer to God and gold than she ever imagined.

KINGDOM BUSINESS also touts a stellar lineup of talented recurring guests stars, including Tamar Braxton as “Sasha”, La’Miya Good as “Essence,” Aspen Kennedy as “Zyan,” Kiandra Richardson as “C.J. Jordan-Walker,” Kajuana Shuford Marie as “Dani” and Sam Malone as “Dex.”

Also, check out pics from the Hollywood premiere of KINGDOM BUSINESS. Yolanda Adams, Serayah, Michael Jai White, Michael Beach, Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield, La’Myia Good and Kiandra Richardson were in attendance at the star-studded celebration at NeueHouse in Hollywood, California.

Premiere Highlights included:

• An intimate evening with a black carpet outside the venue and an interactive photo booth and custom snacks and drinks inside
• Guests were treated to a Q&A hosted by executive producers DeVon Franklin and Holly Carter
• A surprise musical performance by Serayah, Yolanda Adams, and Kirk Franklin on the piano, performing original gospel tracks “It Was Love” and “Talk Back,” which will be available via the official Kingdom Business soundtrack this summer

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA : (L-R) Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield, La’Myia Good, Holly Davis Carter, Kiandra Richardson, Serayah, Yolanda Adams, Michael Jai White and Executive Producer Kirk Franklin attend “Kingdom Business” Private Screening at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET+)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA : (L-R) Holly Davis Carter, Devon Franklin and Robi Reed attend “Kingdom Business” Private Screening at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET+)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA : (L-R) Tammy Collins, Kiandra Richardson, Serayah, Yolanda Adams and Holly Davis Carter attend “Kingdom Business” Private Screening at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET+)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 19: Holly Davis Carter, Yolanda Adams and Devon Franklin attend “Kingdom Business” Private Screening at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET+)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA : Executive Producer Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams attend “Kingdom Business” Private Screening at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET+)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA : Serayah attends “Kingdom Business” Private Screening at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET+)

Doesn’t Serayah look like Meagan Good here? Or is it just me…

Anywho, will you be watching KINGDOM BUSINESS on BET+?

Any thoughts?

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Hello World,

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 36^th year honoring excellence in gospel music, featuring soul-stirring performances that will awe audiences who love sounds of inspiration. Hosted by gospel chart-toppers Jekalyn Carr and Tye Tribbett, this year’s ceremony showcased an eclectic mix of gospel legends and industry standard-bearers along with the unstoppable force of young, contemporary artists who are spreading the good news in new ways. The annual celebration, set to premiere Sunday, August 1^st at 8PM ET/PT on BET,  underscored the power of artists who boldly proclaim a Christ-centered identity, represent the unique sounds of their region, and display the rich diversity filling gospel music with a healing and uplifting energy that reaches the masses. 

A new generation of gospel artists showed up and showed out during the celebration as a testament to the genre’s staying power. Among them, Pastor Mike Jr., nominated for multiple Stellar Awards this year, performed “Big,” and host Jekalyn Carr belted her songs, “Change Your Story” and “Jehovah Jireh.” Maverick City Music treated audiences to the harmonious sound of “Jireh,” and various emerging artists such as Jokia, Terrian, and Nia Allen were spotlighted as up-and-coming gospel talent. 

Big winners at the 36^th Stellar Gospel Music Awards include Pastor Mike Jr., who was named Artist of the Year and won Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year. Kierra Sheard was feted during the ceremony with Song of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, and Maverick City Music won both New Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. Other multiple Stellar Awards winners include Jonathan McReynolds, who was named Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, and as part of a group that won Producer of the Year; and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, whose wins included Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Praise and Worship Album of the Year, and Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year.  

Select categories and winners are featured on Instagram @TheStellars. Social media lit up during the event, generating more than two million impressions with posts featuring performances, winners, and other notable moments. The audience and performers were pleased to return to an in-person ceremony after the Stellar Awards went virtual last year due to pandemic lockdowns. COVID-19 safety protocols were enacted as part of the in-person event.   

Among many highlights from “The Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, and Avery*Sunshine joined together to deliver a powerful tribute to Lady Tramaine Hawkins, who was honored with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award presented by Toyota. The trio performed a medley including widely-known Hawkins’ songs such as “Holy One,” “Changed,” and “Going Up Yonder.” The Clark Sisters, who received the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award presented by AT&T, also performed rousing renditions of “Is My Living In Vain,” “Blessed & Highly Favored,” “You Brought The Sunshine,” and “His Love.” The legendary group received three nominations for this year’s Stellar Awards. 

Kierra Sheard gave a spirited offering of “Something Has To Break,” and Sheléa and Christina Bell sang The Clark Sisters’ classic hit “You Brought The Sunshine.” Leading nominee Jonathan McReynolds lifted his voice to the sounds of “Grace” and “Movin’ On,” joined by Mali Music, and CeCe Winans burst into song with “Never Lost” and “Believe For It.”  

Viewers worldwide can expect to witness these dynamic performances and find out who won across all categories when the Stellar Awards airs Sunday, August 1, on BET, BET Her, and BET Gospel at 8 p.m. ET / PT. The show will also air August 2 on BET International. The ceremony, held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, July 10, will also be carried in various markets for national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 5.  

The Stellar Awards not only recognizes the year’s best performances in the genre, but also honors gospel music icons and those who have been instrumental in advocating for the gospel industry. Top nominees for this year’s ceremony include former Stellar Awards host Jonathan McReynolds, who received eight nominations this year. Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, Maverick City Music, and Pastor Mike, Jr. each received seven nominations, including a nod each for Artist of the Year. Other celebrated artists receiving multiple Stellar nominations include Tasha Cobbs Leonard, The Clark Sisters, Rev. Luther Barnes and the Restoration Worship Center Choir, the Chicago Mass Choir, and host Jekalyn Carr. 

See photos, taken Photography By Gip III for Central City Productions, from the Stellar Awards below:

Maverick City with Award…

Shirley Caesar…

LaTocha Scott…

Jonathan McReynolds on stage with award…

Lady Tramaine Hawkins…

Master P and son…

Jekalyn Carr and Jawaan Taylor…

Yolanda Adams and daughter Taylor…

The Clark Sisters on carpet…

Lecrae…

AT&T is proud to be this year’s presenting sponsor. With support from additional sponsors, including State Farm (Song of the Year presenter), Toyota, P&G (Traditional Female Vocalist presenter), and McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, the 2021 Stellar Gospel Music Awards is set to be the gospel event of 2021.For additional updates, follow The Stellar Awards on social media and check our website.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:  WWW.STELLARAWARDS.COM  AND BET.COM 

Any thoughts?

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