Sugarland, Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli, Canton Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, Marvin Winans, Jr., Sara Evans, Brandon Heath, Point of Grace, Mary Mary, tobyMac, Skillet and Israel Houghton are among the nominees as Gospel Music Channel (GMC) honors the most popular music videos of the year across all genres of Gospel/Christian music in its annual Gospel Music Channel Video Awards (GMCVAs).
The 2009 GMCVA winners will be announced in a one-hour television special to premiere on GMC www.gospelmusicchannel.com on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm ET.
The highly-anticipated return of the Soul Train Awards was not an event taken lightly. From the very vein that Soul Train finds its lifeblood, the past and the present were bridged in perfect harmony. The tribute performances were the highlight of the evening. However, the show’s two uber-animated hosts, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, did their fair share of bringing a fun, lighthearted air to the event.
The show began with a blond-tressed Toni Braxton, playing the piano for her duet with Trey Songz. It was a steamy and flirty performance, that of course reached its apex when Trey gave Toni a passionate kiss. It was brief, but definitely enough to surprise the audience and prepare them for the excitement of what was to come.Terrence and Taraji did some singing of their own with a rendition of Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited,” before they proceeded into the first of many hilarious skits that would punctuate the broadcast. The pair’s biggest moment came near the end of the show. Taraji exited the stage after coyly accepting a chain and pendant from Terrance. She then ran back onto the stage and gave him a long, passionate kiss—even slipping in some visible tongue.
Erica Campbell of gospel duo Mary Mary arrives at Janet Jackson’s American Music Awards After Party.
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Mary Mary
Second AMA for Mary Mary
This is the second time the sisters have won an American Music Award – they also won the Favorite Inspirational/Christian Contemporary Artist Award in 2005. That’s an award each for sisters Erica and Tina Campbell who are Mary Mary.
Their latest American Music Award win helps Mary Mary close out 2009 in style. They have already won a Grammy® Award, a Dove Award, an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award for their latest album, The Sound, which has spent 52 weeks on a Billboard chart and is still #10. This is the highest rank for a song that has spent 52 weeks on a chart in the Nielson SoundScan era (since 1992). The Sound peaked at #1 on several of Billboard Christian and Gospel albums charts and was #1 on the Billboard Gospel Album chart for 19 consecutive weeks after its release in October 2008, spending four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
The 2009 American Music Awards took place at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. on Sunday, November 22nd on ABC. Gospel artists Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, and Mary Mary received nominations for Contemporary Inspirational, while Mary Mary was also nominated for Soul/R&B.
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Just as her sister Tina has given birth to a baby boy Erica decides to get in on the act. Erica Campbell and hubby, top producer Warryn Campbell recently announced that she is three months pregnant with their second child…
Kirk Franklin and his wifey Tammy, and their kids will be starring in their own TV reality show titled Is It Just Me, following Kirk and his family around daily…
Congratulations are in order for UK Hip Hop artist Dwayne Tryumf who recently exchange nuptials with a young lady by the name of Naomi…they are currently honeymooning somewhere in the USA.
When it comes to lifting their voices in song, Grammy award-winning gospel duo Mary Mary send praises to the heavens. As sisters, Tina Campbell and Erica Campbell share a familial bond that’s prevalent in their Billboard chart-topping songs such as the hip-hop-infused anthem “God In Me.” ESSENCE.com caught up with Mary Mary to discuss the controversy surrounding their latest hit, how they have learned to brush negativity off their shoulder and being pregnant at the same time.
Viewers can select Best Gospel/Christian Music Videos in Rock, Pop, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Contemporary and New Praise & Worship Categories
Sugarland, Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli, Canton Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, Marvin Winans, Jr., Sara Evans, Brandon Heath, Point of Grace, Mary Mary, tobyMac, Skillet and Israel Houghton are among the nominees as Gospel Music Channel honors the most popular music videos of the year across all genres of Gospel/Christian music in its annual Gospel Music Channel Video Awards (GMCVAs).
Viewers can Vote Online to cast votes for their favorite videos in seven categories: Rock, Pop, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Praise & Worship (a new category in 2009).
The winning videos in each of the seven categories become eligible to win “GMC Video of the Year,” which will be selected by a GMC Blue Ribbon Committee. The 2009 GMCVA winners will be announced in a one-hour television special to premiere on GMC on Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell gave birth to a baby boy Tuesday, Oct. 20th. According to GospelFlava.com, Campbell and her husband, Soul Seekers member Teddy Campbell, welcomed TJ into the world weighing seven pounds.
Campbell’s sister and group partner, Erica, has announced that she is three months pregnant with her second child. She is married to producer Warren Campbell.
Erica, who is older than her sister Tina, is the mother of four-year-old Krista Nicole, whom she had with music producer Warryn Campbell. Tina, on the other hand, has three children, and one on the way. Tina and her husband, drummer Teddy Campbell, are parents to Laiah,5, Meela,1, and Cierra,15.
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For the first time in its history the MOBO Awards are moving to Glasgow and will held at the SECC on Wednesday 30th September 2009. This years show will see some of the worlds biggest stars descend on the Scottish city for what will be the best MOBO Awards show to date!
The Best Gospel Nominated Acts are…..
………DRUMROLL PLEASE………
Mary Mary
One of Gospel music’s most dynamic duos Mary Mary has grabbed the number 1 spot in 3 Billboard Chart categories.
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1. Number #1 on the Gospel Song Chart
2. Number #1 on the Gospel Album Chart
3. Number #1 on the Christian Album Chart
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Mary Mary’s latest CD “The Sound
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This latest single features Kierra “Kiki” Sheard on the track with the visionary blending of urban, hip-hop and pop elements that is the signature sound of Mary Mary.
Mary Mary performed “God in Me,” with guest artist Queen Latifah, at the 2009 BET Awards, where the pair was named this year’s Best Gospel Artist.
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It was an award-winning week for gospel duo Mary Mary, who were awarded a 2009 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Artist in a ceremony held in Los Angeles.
Hot on the heels from their win for Best Gospel Performance at Grammy Awards ceremony, the win marked the first time sisters Erica and Tina Campbell won an NAACP Image Award and added to the many accolades they have received for their chart-topping album, The Sound, which released last October.
“2009 is truly shaping up to be the year of Mary Mary for the dynamic duo sisters Erica & Tina Campbell,” Mary Mary’s publicists announced. “The win adds to Mary Mary’s growing assortment of awards and achievements which include two Grammys, an American Music Award, Stellar Awards, BET Awards, and more.”
You go girls!
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