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	Yolanda Adams - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yolanda Adams (born in 1964) is an African-American singer, one of the most popular gospel music artists of the contemporary period.
		Along with Kirk Franklin, Adams is one of the first artists to blend RandB and gospel music, an achievement which, while it initially caused criticism among the conservative Christian church, later helped gospel gain airplay in secular venues.
		Her first release on Elektra, Mountain High...Valley Low, won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, and its single "Open My Heart" was a Top 10 RandB hit and won the 2000 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yolanda_Adams (267 words)

	Grammy Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		So, for example, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's album Double Fantasy was released in November, 1980, a month-and-a-half too late to qualify for the 1981 Grammys, and thus eligible for the 1982 awards (it eventually won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year).
		Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus
		Best Performance by an Orchestra or Instrumentalist with Orchestra - Primarily Not Jazz or for Dancing
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grammy (925 words)

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		The album was repackaged and reissued in the spring of 1997 under the name Butterfly Kisses and it topped the pop charts; Stories from the Heart followed in 1998.
		Vickie's first solo album carries a track that became her signature song, "We Shall Behold Him." The debut full-length offering also earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, a Stellar Award for Album of the Year, and an Excellence Award for Best Female Contemporary Artist.
		The album was an immediate success in CCM circles, and over the next five years he built his fanbase gradually through appearances on Christian radio and a series of well-received albums.
	www.mp3.com /ccm/genre/614/subgenre.html (1712 words)

	Grammy Award nominations announced, program presented Feb
		Gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins, a two-time Grammy winner, was among nominees after a seven-year absence from recording.
		Her album, Still Tramaine, is a nominee in the “best contemporary soul gospel album” category.
		Nominees in the “Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album” category include: Spirit of the Century, by the Blind Boys of Alabama; Hymns, by Shirley Caesar; Not Guilty...The Experience, by John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir; Show Up and Show Out, by Dottie Peoples; and Persuaded: Live in DC, by Richard Smallwood with Vision.
	www.goodnewsetc.com /022SND1.htm (397 words)

	GRAMMY.com
		It's rare for a movie soundtrack to yield a gospel nominee, even more unusual for that film to be a comedy.
		Contemporary gospel star Fred Hammond is nominated for the sizzling RandB-infused "Celebrate (He Lives)," off of Somethin' 'Bout Love, also nominated for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album.
		Dottie Peoples is known for her traditional gospel roots but on The Water I Give she gives her material some pop sheen.
	www.grammy.com /features/2005/0209_47RU_gospel.aspx (1032 words)

	The 2005 Grammys have introduced a 'Best Gospel Performance' catagory -- Beliefnet.com
		Best pop/contemporary gospel album: "The Creed" by Avalon; "All Things New" by Steven Curtis Chapman; "Who We Are Instead" by Jars of Clay; "Everyday People" by Nicole C. Mullen; "Rising Son" by RainSong.
		Best traditional soul gospel album: "The Live Experience" by the Rance Allen Group; "There Will be a Light" by Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama; "The Water I Give" by Dottie Peoples; "The Praise & Worship Songs" by Richard Smallwood; "Still Here" by the Williams Brothers.
		Best contemporary soul gospel album: "Somethin' 'bout Love" by Fred Hammond; "Live From Another Level" by Israel and New Breed; "He-Motions" by Bishop T.D. Jakes; "Nothing Without You" by Smokie Norful; "Out the Box" by Tonex and the Peculiar People.
	www.beliefnet.com /story/160/story_16090_1.html (443 words)

	Women's History Month - Dr. Ernest E. Just Middle School
		Subsequent albums (on gospel labels Verity and Tribute), including 1991's Through The Storm, netted Yolanda several Stellar Awards, and 1995's RandB flavored, award winning More Than A Melody would establish her as a force to be reckoned with gospel or otherwise.
		The album spawned a host of sold out tours, such as her Sisters In The Spirit Tour (with gospel superstars Shirley Caesar, Mary Mary and Angela Christie), from which her live CD, The Experience, was born.
		With the completion of her greatly anticipated album, Believe, she is again excited by the prospects of sharing her new music with the world.
	www.freewebs.com /cyberjeffery/yolandaadams.htm (1087 words)

	Mary Mary (Gospel) Biography at SoulTracks.com
		Their self-titled third album was released July 19, 2005 and amazingly debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard popular albums chart, with sales of more than 50,000 units in the first week.
		Over the past half decade, contemporary Gospel has been one of the fastest growing segments of popular music, and, other than Kirk Franklin, no act is more responsible for popular acceptance of the genre than Mary Mary.
		I continue to believe that their 2000 debut album was a turning point for contemporary Gospel and is still one of that genre's best CDs this decade.
	www.soultracks.com /mary_mary.htm (922 words)

	Flyte Tyme - HTML
		Gospel diva Yolanda Adams took home 3 awards from the 18th annual Stellar Awards including Contemporary Female Vocalist of the year and Urban/Inspirational CD of the year for "Believe"!
		The album features a soul-stirring live performance of the Jam & Lewis smash "Open My Heart," which skyrocketed to No.1 when it was released last year.
		Yolanda recently grabbed the American Music Award for "Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist." She won a "Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album" Grammy in 2000 for her Platinum Album "Mountain High, Valley Low".
	www.flytetyme.com /html/artists/yolanda.html (238 words)

	Deitrick Haddon : Receives Grammy Nomination
		Minister Deitrick Haddon has been nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album.
		Haddon is an excellent songwriter and producer and performs with a high level of intensity and emotion that is unparallel to many.
		He is anointed to lead today's gospel music to a new era of sound and eclecticism.
	www.blackgospelpromo.com /deitrickhaddon (220 words)

	Christian Music Central > RealMusic. RealArtists. RealLife.
		Rejuvenated by her new album, and backed by stalwart producers as diverse as PAJAM (Paul "pda" Allen and J. Moss) and Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott, Karen declares that this project is a dream come true.
		Gospel is literally in her blood - her mother was the late Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark, a gospel pioneer of the 1960s and 1970s, and one of the first gospel artists to receive a gold album.
		Karen emerged as her own spiritual and vocal force to be reckoned with the renowned gospel group, the Clark Sisters.
	www.cmcentral.com /artists/733.html (790 words)

	Gospel.it: News about Gospel and CCM in Italy and worldwide. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Il Gospel and soul Easter festival, andrà in scena dall' 1 al 5 aprile e presenterà Dianne Reeves, Soul Survivors, Spiritual to swing, Kurt Carr singers, Bobby Jones and New Life e Lashun Pace.
		Gospel artist Kirk Franklin's crossover smash "Lean on Me" received four Grammy Award nominations in mainstream music categories Jan. 5.
		His album, The Nu Nation Project, also received a nomination as best contemporary soul gospel album, making Franklin the most-nominated Christian artist of the year.
	www.gospel.it /news/1999q1.html (455 words)

	Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	Rock On The Net: Kirk Franklin
		In 1997, Kirk Franklin and God's Property introduced gospel to pop radio and MTV viewers with his breakthrough hit "Stomp." Without sacrificing credibility, Franklin was able to take the message of gospel and combine it with the urgency of experiencing daily true-life struggles.
		Franklin achieved gospel crossover stardom when he hooked up with God's Property - a gospel group from Texas consisting of over 50 members and a 5-piece backup band.
		The LP was recorded in 1992 at Grace Temple Church in Texas and spent almost 2 years on the gospel charts, charted on RandB charts, and went platinum.
	www.rockonthenet.com /artists-g/godsproperty_main.htm (1269 words)

	Contemporary Christian Music news - CCMPLANET
		The 2001 Grammy Awards were held on Feb 21st with the usual acknowledgement of the CCM and Gospel fields.
		Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Jars of Clay,"If I Left the Zoo"
		Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder,"Soldiers of the Cross"
	www.ptcdesign.com /news.asp?id=8 (118 words)

	Gospel Music -- Karen Clark-Sheard -- Entertain Your Belief
		Karen’s solo debut, Finally, Karen ushered in 1999 with a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album and won four Stella awards for Female Vocalist Of The Year, Music Video Of The Year, Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year, and Children’s Performance Of The Year.
		The album’s themes are universal as Karen effortlessly spans the bridge between secular and sacred with faithful love in equal parts for Gospel, Pop, and R&B fans alike.
		By 1980, the Clark Sisters released their self-titled first album, and changed contemporary Gospel forever with the crossover hit ”You Brought The Sunshine.” While the Clark Sisters paved the way for many of today’s Gospel artists, Karen credits others for advancing Gospel music.
	www.gospelcity.com /artists/k_c_sheard.html (511 words)

	Gospel.it: News about Gospel and CCM in Italy and worldwide. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Amazing Grace 2: A Country Salute To Gospel.
		Un disco a metà fra il Gospel tradizionale e quello contemporaneo assolutamente da non perdere.
		As the first complete album with the new members Lonnie Chapin, Kevin Brandow and Pete Orta, this is a truly new Petra project.
	www.gospel.it /news/1998q1.html (1233 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Singer Yolanda Adams sings gospel truth
		Adams thinks the popularity of gospel overseas – from Asia to Africa – may soon surpass the popularity in the U.S., where the genre was born.
		She won her first Grammy in 1999 for best contemporary soul gospel album ("Mountain High. . .
		Look for her performance this weekend to include a mix of songs from her albums, along with a medley of hymns.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/communities/churches/20050623-9999-1c23gosadam.html (363 words)

	Grammy Awards of 1994 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television
		Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album
		Best Gospel Album by a Choir or Chorus
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grammy_Awards_of_1994 (785 words)

	@augusta Headlines: Winans a believe in power of music, September 26, 1996
		On her first solo album, CeCe Winans recorded a more traditional style of gospel music than the kind she performs with her brother BeBe.
		Her album Alone in His Presence won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, and she performed at the awards show with friend Whitney Houston.
		She said gospel music should be getting more attention by the end of this year, when Ms.
	chronicle.augusta.com /headlines/092796/winans.html (549 words)

	Welcome to Gospel Spotlight
		Gospel Dream winner Benita Washington has a hot new CD "Hold On." Benita is a talented artist.
		The first release on the label will be a Gospel album which will include his sons and the assistance of his nephews, K-C and JoJo.
		The two-time Stellar Award winner and Soul Train Award winner is currently preparing material for her EMI Gospel debut, a studio recording which will be released in early 2005.
	gospel-spotlight.com /aug_index.html (1664 words)

	ipedia.com: Grammy Award Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		However, the Grammys (usually held in February as the last of the "big three" music awards shows--the others being the BMAs and the AMAs) is the approximate equivalent, in the music world, to the Oscarss.
		Like the Oscars, the Grammys, currently with a total of 105 categories within 30 fields of music (such as pop, gospel, and rap), are voted by peers - in this case voting members of the Recording Academy - not upon popularity (as with the BMAs and the AMAs) but by merit.
		The awards are named for the trophy given for them, a small gilded statuette of a gramophone.
	www.ipedia.com /grammy_award.html (632 words)

	Gospel Music -- Yolanda Adams Returns With New Studio Album -- Entertain Your Belief (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Destined to be acclaimed as her most ambitious and compelling musical undertaking yet, the 12-song disc finds the indomitable singer embarking on another breathtaking journey of faith and inspiration.
		The groundbreaking album featured the across the board smash hit “Open Your Heart,” and spent much of the year at #1 on Billboard's Gospel and Contemporary Christian charts, selling more than a million copies and making Yolanda the biggest selling gospel artist of 2000.
		Honored with a host of awards, including the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, five stellar Awards, a Soul Train Lady Of Soul Award, three Dove Awards and an NAACP Image Award, Yolanda followed up with 2000's Christmas With Yolanda Adams, and 2001's seminal live album, The Experience.
	www.speakerhq.com /dynamic/music-articles/new_music/185 (451 words)

	:: News release ::
		The Bradley University Gospel Choir Annual Spring Music Workshop will be held April 11 and 12 in Dingeldine Music Center on the Bradley University campus.
		Karen Clark-Sheard, a member of the renowned gospel group the Clark Sisters, will be the workshop leader.
		She received a Lady of Soul Award for Best Gospel Female Vocalist in 1998, and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1999.
	www.bradley.edu /pubinfo/Newsline/archives/2003/april/gospel.shtml (264 words)

	CECE WINANS - Gospel Music Artists - Corporate Entertainment Booking
		CeCe Winans, one of the most celebrated singers in contemporary music has the loyalty of her fans, the respect of her peers and an armload of gold and platinum records, awards, honors and chart-topping hits to prove it.
		Their self-titled major label debut, "BeBe and CeCe Winans," on Capitol in '87 initiated a series of five albums (including "Heaven," "Different Lifestyles," "First Christmas" and "Relationships") and a string of RandB, pop, gospel and contemporary Christian hits.
		Three more solo albums followed: the Christmas album "His Gift," "Everlasting Love" and '99's award winning "Alabaster Box." Her accumulated award count for a decade-and-a-half of recording totals four Grammys, ten Doves, five Stellar Awards, three Image Awards, two Motor City Music Awards and one Soul Train Music award.
	www.delafont.com /music_acts/cece-winans.htm (505 words)

	2005 Grammy Awards Give Religion Prominent Role -- Beliefnet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		West's winning single was featured on the album "The College Dropout." Last year that CD was pulled from consideration by the Stellar Gospel Music Awards because a nominating committee determined its overall selections -- which included lyrics containing profanity -- "were not in the best interest and spirit of gospel music."
		Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album: "There Will Be a Light" by Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama
		This Is Your House" by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
	www.beliefnet.com /story/135/story_13589_1.html (334 words)

	HAWKS: Three-Time Grammy Winner Kirk Franklin to Perform Following Hawks-Nets
		Contemporary gospel music superstar Kirk Franklin will perform a live post-game concert at Philips Arena following the Atlanta Hawks - New Jersey Nets game on Saturday, November 15.
		Franklin burst onto the music scene with his 1993 debut album “Kirk Franklin & The Family,” which became the first ever gospel album to go platinum.
		The concert is being held in conjunction with Praise 97.5 FM.
	www.nba.com /hawks/news/ThreeTime_Grammy_Winner_Kirk_-89836-33.html (246 words)

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		Two traditional spirituals appeared on the album: I'm On My Way (in a new arrangement by Cedric), and Something Within Me (which the group had been singing for many years), but the rest was all new material and new arrangements.
		Their vocal jazz masterpiece, Time After Time (The Savior Is Waiting) (a remake of a Ralph Carmichael song, arranged by Mervyn), won a Grammy in 1990 for Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus.
		The album was originally planned for release in 1989; however, the group's quick rise in popularity after the release of their debut album in 1988 opened doors for them to work on a string of collaborations with other artists, including Dianne Reeves, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Steve Dorff, and several others.
	www.take6.com /albums/somuch2say.html (300 words)

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