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The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is Back! View Complete Schedule Here

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Kicking off the summer season in Millennium Park, this FREE inspirational music festival brings audiences of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the power of Gospel music in the city of Chicago where the genre of Gospel music was born over 80 years ago!

The lineup features GRAMMY® Award winners Karen Clark Sheard and Tye Tribbett on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage.

This Chicago Gospel Music Festival is a staple event in the Chicago which has grown to become a tradition that not only celebrates Gospel music, but also celebrates a historical part of Black culture. Families and individuals of all cultures from all across the city and around the world come just to be in town for this moment! Trust us, this something you don’t want to miss!

Tye Tribett Scheduled to be Featured at Chicago Gospel Festival

Tye Tribett is a trailblazer in his own right. He has won multiple Grammy awards & Stellar Awards. He has had 11 billboard chart toppers, 5 number one albums and is a soul train music award winning icon! His musical sound carries inspiration from Jazz, Hip Hop, Fusion, Rock and the best of Gospel. His producer credits include multiple Gospel artists and mainstream artists such as Justin Timberlake and many more. Watching him and his full band perform is always an experience! We’re excited to see his musical genius LIVE on June 3rd at Millennium Park in Chicago!

Karen Clark Sheard Scheduled to be Featured at Chicago Gospel Festival

Karen Clark Sheard along with her sisters are all living legends who has paved the way for more artists than we can count! Karen’s influence alone has spanned across genres as Gospel and Mainstream artists have studied and gleaned from her talent for years! Her voice alone is an experience that should not be missed! Over the span of a 40 years in the industry, Karen has secured 3 Dove Awards, 4 Grammys, 2 NAACP Image Awards, 13 Stellar Awards and the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. We are beyond excited to watch this matchless Queen in action this weekend at the Chicago Gospel Music Festival.

ArtSoul Radio is Giving Away Priority Seating!!

ArtSoul Radio & our Founder and CEO Tamara Young McCoy have been chosen as ambassadors for this Chicago Gospel Festival for the 2nd year! We want to invite you to celebrate and sit with us for the event! We are offering priority seating to anyone who signs up! The more the merrier! So, come celebrate with us! Click here to sign up!

Come ready to experience a joyful day in Millennium Park with a concert that features a range of music from traditional choirs to contemporary urban gospel mixed with R&B and Pop with performances that highlight Chicago’s talent and contributions to Gospel Music and by some top artists in the country: 


Find the full schedule for this weekend’s Chicago Gospel Festival below: (Visit www.chicago.gov for more)

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Millennium Park – Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”)

Hosted by Inspiration 1390 and Chicago’s own Sonya Blakey, DeAndre Patterson and Candace
Showcasing Chicago’s top choirs and musicians

  • 12:00-12:45pm – Sam Williams & Selah St. Sabina Youth Choir of Chicago
  • 1:00-1:45pm – Carsie Barnes IV & Favored Friday ABC
  • 2:00-2:45pm – Bishop Dan Willis & All Nations Choir
  • 3:00-3:45pm – Nate Martin & S.I.G.N.
  • 4:00-4:45pm – Dexter Walker & Zion Movement
  • 5:00-5:45pm – DJ Mike P

Millennium Park – Jay Pritzker Pavilion

5:30–9pm: Mainstage performances

Led by Ennerèssa LaNette Millennium Park Residency Partner Praize Productions, Inc. award-winning RIZE Youth Company will perform an excerpt from their highly anticipated theatrical production, “Call Her By Name,” which will world premiere Sunday, June 4th, 2023 in Millennium Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage. This is made possible support of the Millennium Park Foundation and Pritzker Foundation

[Schedule provided by Chicago DCASE | www.Chcicago.gov]

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2819 WORSHIP DEBUTS AT #33 BILLBOARD’S HOT CHRISTIAN SONGS CHART WITH BREAKOUT SINGLE “FOR CHRIST ALONE”

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Atlanta-based collective 2819 Worship makes a powerful entrance, landing at #33 Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart with their debut single, “For Christ Alone”, a live worship moment already resonating globally.

In its first week, the track has generated over 876K global streams, alongside more than 1,800 social creates and 240K official video views; an early indication of strong audience demand and engagement to not only the song but the truth that it declares.

“For Christ Alone” captures the depth and intensity of a live worship experience rooted in Scripture: Matthew 24:30, a sermon that founder and lead pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell spoke on for several months, that describes the Second coming of Jesus, while also drawing from Colossians 1:18, declaring Jesus Christ is the head of the body, which is the church, and the “firstborn from the dead” a title of authority and victory in resurrection, not creation. Together, these truths anchor the song’s message: Christ alone stands for us and leads the way for us, and in the end, there will be no more arguments about who was telling the truth.

“All the glory belongs to God alone,” shares the collective 2819 Worship. “We are deeply humbled by how the Spirit is moving through this sound and are truly in awe that people are being moved by a song drawn directly from Scripture. The reach of this song isn’t about the music alone, but about hearts responding to the Word of God.”

Beyond the numbers, the song is driving a wave of organic and authentic engagement across social platforms. Listeners are sharing videos of the track on repeat during workouts, long drives, and quiet moments of reflection, with some saying it’s “Summer Anthem” and “it’s on my top shelf!! In repeat rotation.” The 13-minute track is creating an experience within itself, with fans leaning into the full-length moment as a space for uninterrupted worship.

2819 Worship signed with Reach Records earlier this year. Now, with early momentum and a growing digital footprint, 2819 Worship is quickly emerging as a collective to watch within the worship space.

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Fresh Off Women’s History Month, Supporters Push Anike’s “Holy Girls” Into #1 in Music & #3 Overall On YouTube Hype Charts

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Anike recently released new visuals for her single “Holy Girls” and it’s making waves!! In less than a month, her supporters have already pushed the single to #1 in Music and #3 overall on YouTube Hype Charts — a feature on YouTube that highlights the platform’s fastest-rising videos based on real-time engagement and momentum. It’s clear that this artist continues to not miss a beat!

Fresh off the cusp of women’s history month, we can’t overlook the fact that Anike recently had a baby and in that process successfully and consistently released new promotion, music, and even an educational course for up and coming artists during that time. She has been resourceful and consistent, always finding ways to continue her grind while not ignoring her personal needs and health to the best of her ability.

An artist of her caliber continuing to unite and inspire young women to grow closer to the Lord while also reaching their life goals – in their health, career and relationships – is not only inspiring; she has become an example of tenacity and strong faith. Much like the current picture of her life, this single is giving Proverbs 31 energy and showing young ladies everywhere the value of pursuing life with God at the center! It makes sense that this latest single “Holy Girls” is becoming more than a vibe – it’s becoming a new anthem!

Check it out below — and let’s continue to run it up!

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Reach Records Announces The Signing of Their First Worship Collective “2819 Church”

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Reach Records, the influential label founded by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lecrae and home to some of the industry’s most impactful voices, including Tedashii, Anike, Hulvey, and Trip Lee, officially announces the signing of Atlanta’s 2819 Worship from 2819 Church, headed by Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, to its roster. The announcement was made during 2819 Church’s powerful Good Friday service, where the news was met with overwhelming excitement from attendees and the broader faith community, and caused a chatter among fans and churchgoers online. This partnership signals a powerful move in worship music.

Speaking on the partnership, Reach Records founder Lecrae shared:

“The gospel has always been at the center of Reach Records’ vision. While our roots are in hip-hop, our mission has always been to create space for the full expression of faith music, message, and movement. I’ve personally been impacted by Pastor Philip’s teaching and inspired by what God is doing through this community. As we’ve spent time together, it’s become clear that there’s a genuine alignment that makes this feel less like a partnership and more like a shared calling. We’re excited to help carry the sound, the message, and the culture of this house to new audiences.”

Lonnell Williams, Executive Pastor of 2819 Church and COO of 2819 Worship, added:

“2819 Worship was built on one conviction: Christ above everything.

Every song. Every collaboration. Every decision — filtered through that single standard. So when we looked at Reach Records, we weren’t evaluating a label. We were evaluating alignment. And what we found was an organization that has spent nearly two decades putting the Gospel at the center of their work, their artists, and their culture.

This partnership is the fruit of obedience. God opened this door. We walked through it.

And we don’t take lightly what it means to be the first worship team ever signed to a predominantly Christian hip-hop label. That’s not a milestone we chased. That’s a door God opened — and it comes with responsibility. Because firsts don’t just make history. Firsts set the standard for everyone who comes after.

We believe this is a moment for CCM. Not just hip-hop. Not just worship.  Vertical worship that is solely unto Christ  — in the fullest sense of the word. Diverse in sound. Rich in expression. Uncompromising in message. The name of Christ deserves every genre, every room, and every generation. We intend to build in all of them.

Reach Records understands assignments. So do we. That’s why we’re here — and that’s why we’re just getting started.

Ultimately, 2819 is a house of ‘Prayer, Presence, and Proclamation’ —we are so ready for the rest of the world to step into that presence we experience every Sunday gathering!”

While the collective’s debut single under Reach Records has not yet been confirmed, fans are already rallying behind “For Christ Alone,” a song that has generated significant momentum online with over 1 million impressions and growing demand from Christians nationwide.

According to CBN, 2819 Church has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing churches in America. The church has grown from fewer than 200 weekly attendees in 2023 to approximately 6,000 today, often exceeding building capacity and utilizing overflow rooms every Sunday. Lines form as early as 5:30 AM, reflecting the hunger and anticipation surrounding each gathering. In October, the church hosted its ACCESS prayer event, drawing nearly 40,000 to State Farm Arena, filling both the main venue and a nearby convention center; an extraordinary testament to the movement taking place within this community.

This landmark partnership signals a powerful convergence of culture and worship, positioning 2819 Worship to bring its distinct sound and message to audiences worldwide. As Reach Records continues to expand its influence across genres, the addition of 2819 Worship underscores a shared mission: to elevate the name of Christ through music that transcends boundaries and reaches every generation.

For more information on the signing of 2819 Worship, please visit www.reachrecords.com.

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