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The 55th NAACP Image Awards kicked off with a virtual ceremony on Monday, honoring outstanding achievements in music, literature, and more by artists of color. The star-studded event, hosted by Khleo Thomas, unveiled the winners for various non-televised categories, setting the stage for the highly anticipated live broadcast on Saturday. Night 1 Recognizes Musical Excellence The night belonged to some of music's biggest names. H.E.R. took home the award for Outstanding Female Artist, solidifying her place as a powerful vocalist and songwriter. Usher, a veteran in the industry, was named Outstanding Male Artist, while Megan Thee Stallion's hit song "Cobra" earned her the recognition for Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song. Beyond these major categories, the ceremony acknowledged a diverse range of musical talent. Victoria Monét, a rising star, won Outstanding New Artist and Outstanding Album for her project "Jaguar II." International songstress Tems received the award for Outstanding International Song with "Me & U." Gospel music was well-represented with Kirk Franklin's "Father's Day" winning Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album and Kierra Sheard's "All Yours" featuring Anthony Brown taking home Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song. Collaborations also took center stage. Ciara and Chris Brown's "How We Roll" won Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional), while Chris Brown's "Sensational" featuring Davido & Lojay received the award for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary). Adding to the musical landscape, "The Color Purple - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" by Jongnic Bontemps were recognized for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album and Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film respectively. Literary Accolades Shine a Light on Diverse Voices The NAACP Image Awards also acknowledged the power of storytelling. A range of literary works by Black authors was celebrated, including Elizabeth Acevedo's "Family Lore" (Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction), Karida L. Brown and Charly Palmer's "The New Brownies' Book" (Outstanding Literary Work - Non-Fiction), and Krystle Zara Appiah's "Rootless" (Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author). Biographies and historical works found their place as well, with Dr. Tanisha C. Ford's "Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement" winning Outstanding Literary Work - Biography/Autobiography. Educational contributions were recognized through Jarett Hill and Tre'vell Anderson's "Historically Black Phrases: From 'I Ain't One of Your Lil' Friends' to 'Who All Gon’ Be There?'" (Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional). Creativity took different forms with Darrin Bell's graphic novel "The Talk" winning Outstanding Literary Work - Graphic Novel and Evie Shockley's "Suddenly We" being awarded Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry. The importance of storytelling for young people was highlighted with Kahran Bethencourt's "CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora" winning Outstanding Literary Work - Children and an unnamed winner for Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens. What to Expect for the Rest of the Week The virtual ceremony was just the beginning. The NAACP Image Awards will continue to unveil winners throughout the week, with additional awards being presented at a dinner hosted by Sherri Shepherd on Thursday and a fashion show hosted by Brandee Evans on Friday. Frankie Beverly will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the dinner, while June Ambrose will receive the NAACP Vanguard Award for Fashion at the fashion show. The excitement culminates on Saturday with the live broadcast of the 55th NAACP Image Awards on BET and CBS at 8 pm ET/PT. Queen Latifah will return as the host, and viewers can expect to see more awards presented, along with powerful performances and special appearances. FAQs: Q: When and where will the 55th NAACP Image Awards air live? A: The awards ceremony will air live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS on Saturday. Q: Who is hosting the NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show on Friday? A: Brandee Evans will host the Fashion Show on Friday, where June Ambrose will receive the NAACP Vanguard Award for Fashion. Q: What special honors can we expect during the NAACP Image Awards? A: Frankie Beverly will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, adding to the week-long celebrations.

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Stanley Brown is Gospel music’s go-to producer and composer, especially when a project calls for a fresh but authentic sound laced with Godly reverence and an urban feel. He has worked with everyone from Karen Clark Sheard to LeAndria Johnson to T.D. Jakes. His discography also includes Run DMC, Christopher Williams, Dru Hill and a host of urban artists, making his position in the music industry multi-faceted, unique and highly sought-after. A humble giant in the genre, Brown has spent his entire career cultivating music projects for countless artists. Now, he is cultivating a project for himself: the release of “God Is Good” on his own Timeless Music Group label. Brokered by TITLE9, Timeless Music Group has entered into a distribution partnership with music powerhouse Roc Nation. Written and produced by Brown along with Rodney Jerkins and J. Drew Sheard, “God Is Good” is an effervescent track that is sure to become an anthem. “This song represents the best that Gospel music can offer,” says Brown. “We have the greatest vocalists making a declaration that is simple and relatable, over a beat that will attract music fans from a multitude of genres. It’s a song that we had fun putting together, and that we hope motivates the masses to declare just how good God is.” As the song begins, Hezekiah Walker proclaims “this is the vibe we’re on, no negative energy,” and it sets the tone for the entire track. Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra Sheard trade pristine vocals that imbue every lyric with perfect-pitch joy. Rodney Jerkins says “God Is Good” is a song that the Gospel genre needs right now. “It is infusing the genre with something new sonically, and has a message that everyone will gravitate to.” “God Is Good” is the prelude to an upcoming album project that Brown is completing, which will continue his track record of blending an urban sound into contemporary Gospel music. “It is an honor to be in business with Roc Nation, and I am grateful that they believe enough in me and my vision to bring Timeless Music Group into their family for this project,” says Brown. “My career was shaped early on by being an executive at Island Black Music, and still having a focus on Gospel. I think when we – as a business – approach Gospel music as the crucial component of Black music that it actually is – we win.” “God Is Good” is available now on all digital service providers. https://youtu.be/pfS4BjQO_Lo Read the full article

Amazing single and enchanting music video for “Holy” featuring Kierra Sheard & Tim Bowman Jr. “Holy” was written by Jimi Cravity, Gerald Haddon, Tim Bowman Jr. & Jor’dan Armstrong. It is the second single lifted from Faith City Music and Tim Bowman Jr. entitled “Welcome to Faith City Music” releasing on October 28, 2022. Holy - Faith City Music ft. Kierra Sheard https://youtu.be/IjrAxpAs0_U https://coghive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Holy-feat-Kierra-Sheard-Welcome-To-Faith-City-Music.mp3 Lyrics Verse 1 How can I welcome you in You’re the host (yeah) And I am the guest How can I tell you to move When you’re already working here in this room How could the clay? The potter Why did you make me this way And how could time say to eternity Get on the schedule Cause you’re running late Chorus You are holy Holy You are holy Holy Verse 2 How can I tell you to speak (yeah) When you’ve already spoken Spoken over me Tell me Why would I beg for a blessing When you already told me Told me to believe Woah woah And I didn’t wanna cry for your favor When it’s already something Given to me Woah I’m done with all my complaining Cause all of my worries Are given to thee Chorus Bridge For every blessing Of every honor We join in singing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah (We join in singing) Hallelujah Hallelujah (For every blessing) Hallelujah (Of every honor) Hallelujah (We join in singing) Hallelujah Chorus Read the full article

With one push of a button it’s official, Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands submitted an application to the Grammy nomination committee for their album The Urban Hymnal in the Best Gospel Roots Album category. A win would make the TSU marching band the first collegiate band in history to receive the music industry’s highest honor for an entire album! Band members were on hand for the big submission as fellow band member Logyn Rylander, a senior commercial music major from Philadelphia, PA, did the honors of hitting the send button to submit the application. The Urban Hymnal is set for release later this month (Sept 13). “This is huge and very exciting for our students, band members and for Tennessee State University,” said Dr. Reginald McDonald, director of bands for TSU. “None of this would be possible without the leadership of University President Glenda Glover. We especially thank her for being a visionary and allowing our band program to grown within her vision for the TSU.” Award winning poet, recording artist J. Ivy and two-time Grammy award-nominated songwriter and artist Sir the Baptist were present as a show of support and contributors on the album. The groundbreaking album has 10 tracks filled with organic sounds that were created on the TSU campus and features trailblazers within the gospel music industry. Music moguls and acclaimed artist such as Jekalyn Carr, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, John P. Kee, Louis York, Dubba-AA, Sir the Baptist, Prof. Jenkins, Take 6, Mali Music, and more are on the album. Executive producers Larry Jenkins, assistant band director and music heavy weights two-time Grammy award-nominated songwriter and artist Sir the Baptist, and platinum recording artist, TSU alum Dubba-AA were also hand for the submission. Grammy award-winning songwriter and artist Dallas Austin is also an executive producer on the project. https://youtu.be/zCJNsvWYtRU Read the full article