Gospel Music Channel to Premiere 'Gospel Dream' Series This Fall, Showcasing America's Best Emerging Gospel Music Talent from All Styles of Gospel: Soul to Pop, Rock and R&B.ATLANTA & NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Please replace the release due to multiple revisions with the following corrected version. The corrected release reads: GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL Gospel Music Channel is a television channel that features all styles of Christian music, from country to metal to hip-hop. As the first Christian music video channel, it has inspired others like TVU Music Television and Spirit Music Television. TO PREMIERE 'GOSPEL DREAM' SERIES THIS FALL, SHOWCASING AMERICA'S BEST EMERGING GOSPEL MUSIC TALENT FROM ALL STYLES OF GOSPEL: SOUL TO POP, ROCK AND R&B --Ford Signs on as a Leading Sponsor and Exclusive Automotive Advertiser, with Black Radiance to be Exclusive Cosmetics Sponsor; --Actor/Comedian Jonathan Slocumb Named Show's Host; --Singer/Songwriter Kelly Price Kelly Price (born April 4 1973 in Queens, New York) is a Grammy Award-nominated American R&B and soul singer, formerly the flagship female artist on the Def Soul label. Life and music career , Music Writer Andy Argyrakis and Zomba Gospel President Max Siegel to be National Judges; --Contests to Take Place in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit and Memphis Beginning in August with Television Premiere Set for October 5 Gospel Music Channel today announced audition and programming details for "Gospel Dream 2005," the newest addition to its line-up of inspirational and entertaining programming. The announcement was made today by Charles Humbard, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Brad Siegel, vice chairman of Gospel Music Channel, the nation's only 24/7 cable television network dedicated to all styles of gospel music. "Gospel Dream 2005" will reach out to a broad audience of gospel music fans, bringing performers from all over the U.S. and from all gospel styles - including traditional and contemporary soul, pop, rock, and R&B - to compete for a chance to be signed by a major label. Created and executive produced by Elvin Ross, CEO of SONHO Entertainment, "Gospel Dream" will showcase the best in emerging gospel music talent with auditions in seven cities Seven Cities may refer to:
tr. & intr.v. tel·e·vised, tel·e·vis·ing, tel·e·vis·es To broadcast or be broadcast by television. [Back-formation from television. a marathon, recapping the entire season thus far. Registration for the talent search will take place online at www.gospelmusicchannel.com. Organizers are expecting hundreds of applicants at each event, and in order to ensure orderly registration, the first 200 registrants in each market will be guaranteed an audition. The show will be hosted by Jonathan Slocumb, famous for bringing clean, cutting-edge stand-up comedy  This article or section may deal primarily with the U.S. and may not present a worldwide view. to venues ranging from a recurring role on "The Steve Harvey
"'Gospel Dream' offers these talented performers a chance to gain national recognition with fans around the country," said Mr. Humbard. "This entertaining, inspirational series will connect with our viewers on many levels, and we look forward to having this show as an anchor to our fall 2005 primetime line-up." To capture the excitement of this national event, Tangible Vision (www.tangiblevision.com) has been hired to produce "Gospel Dream." This award-winning film and video production company has produced over 250 hours of national programming to date, including "CMT Outlaws CMT Outlaws was an annual concert featuring country music's outlaws. The CMT Outlaws show was aired on Country Music Television. 2004
CMT abbr. Certified Medical Transcriptionist CMT California mastitis test. 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music," and bio-documentary series "Inside Fame." Gospel Music Channel is establishing a multi-platform marketing initiative to support the show. This initiative will include marketing partnerships with local radio stations and churches, advertising spots during Gospel Music Channel's primetime line-up, a direct mail campaign, and a strategic local and national public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most campaign. The company has reached a Foundation Marketing Partnership agreement with The Ford Division of Ford Motor Company. As part of this agreement, Ford will be the lead sponsor and exclusive automotive advertiser for "Gospel Dream," and will have a presence during the program's auditions in seven U.S. markets, as well as the Atlanta-based semi-finals and season finale. This will include integration of a Ford vehicle into the programming, with additional opportunities to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. at a later date. Also part of Ford's Foundation Marketing Partnership with Gospel Music Channel, the company will be the exclusive automotive advertiser for the cable network's Wednesday night programming which features Soul Gospel from 7 to 11 p.m. ET. "Ford has shown a strong commitment to the future of Gospel Music Channel and understands the power of gospel music's passionate and loyal fanbase," stated David G. Baker, Gospel Music Channel's vice president of national advertising sales. Additionally, Gospel Music Channel has announced that Black Radiance will be the official, exclusive cosmetics sponsor of "Gospel Dream 2005." As part of this deal, female contestants that make it to the semifinals will receive makeovers prior to their performances. Footage from these makeovers will be integrated into the final episodes, advertising spots will run during the program, and Black Radiance will have a presence on Gospel Music Channel's Web site. "We are delighted to partner with Gospel Music Channel as the exclusive cosmetics sponsor for this year's Gospel Dream competition," said Shawn Haynes, senior vice president, marketing for Markwins (owners of Black Radiance cosmetics). "Black Radiance is proud to be able to help the semifinalists put their best face forward as they compete to make their gospel dreams come true." Gospel Music Channel's Programming Line-up Other programming featured on Gospel Music Channel includes: --"It's All Gospel " (Monday through Thursday, 8pm Eastern) -- The best videos of chart topping artists from all categories of gospel music, hand-selected by Gospel Music Channel's programmers. --"Faith & Fame" (Monday through Thursday, 8:30pm Eastern) -- Gospel artists tell the stories of their lives and their music - in their own words. --"Front Row Live" (Monday through Thursday, 9pm Eastern) -- A front-row seat at some of the greatest gospel concerts in the world. --"Hot List" (Monday through Thursday, 10pm Eastern) -- A nightly countdown list that showcases great gospel videos within a specific unique theme - great choirs, sweet voices, southern gentlemen, and many more. --"Represent" (Friday, 8-11pm Eastern) -- An eclectic mix of pop, rock and hip hop hip-hop or hip hop n. 1. A popular urban youth culture, closely associated with rap music and with the style and fashions of African-American inner-city residents. 2. Rap music. adj. videos from the Gospel world, a three-hour block of the hottest artists for young viewers. --"Gospel Music Channel News" -- a series of original news features that go inside the industry - the events, concerts, and behind-the-scenes happenings that shape the world of gospel music. About Elvin Ross "Gospel Dream" Creator and Executive Producer Elvin Ross is CEO of SONHO Entertainment and president of Full Gospel The Full Gospel movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and in that God wills for his children to be prosperous in all areas of their lives:
A NAACP NAACP in full National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Oldest and largest U.S. civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans; W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. nominated composer (Music Score, Original Songs, Musical Director), Elvin has composed music for an extraordinary number of hugely successful urban theatrical productions, including Tyler Perry's "I Know I've Been Changed I Know I've Been Changed was the first major successful play from famed playwright Tyler Perry. Tyler was homeless and decided to give the theater scene one more chance. The play focuses on critical issues including child abuse and rape. ," " I Can Do Bad All By Myself," " Diary Of A Mad Black Woman," "Madea's Family Reunion," " Meet The Brown's," " Madea Goes To Jail Madea Goes To Jail is a play written and directed by Tyler Perry. The story is about an African-American grandmother named Mabel Simmons (Madea) who must deal with a succession of trying events after she ends up in jail for the night. ," Bishop T.D. Jakes' "Woman Thou Art Loosed" and NAACP-nominated "Behind Closed Doors." About Gospel Music Channel Gospel Music Channel is the first, advertiser-supported cable television network dedicated to the rich history and contemporary sounds of gospel music, its many styles and artists. Launched on October 30, 2004, the network's program schedule features artists' biographies, music specials, live concerts, and hosted music video blocks highlighting all styles of gospel music targeted to all age groups and demographics. The company was founded by cable television industry executives, Charles Humbard and Brad Siegel in April of 2004. Alpine Equity Partners L.P. and Constellation Ventures, a Bear Stearns The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. (NYSE: BSC) is the parent company of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., one of the largest global investment banks and securities trading and brokerage firms in the world. Asset Management Venture Capital Fund, are financing Gospel Music Channel. For more information visit www.gospelmusicchannel.com. |
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