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Ayesha & Stephen Curry Speak Up About Recent Red Table Talk Interview

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7 years ago

May 11, 2019

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Both Ayesha Curry and Steph Curry have given their official replies to the conversation surrounding Ayesha’s recent interview on #TheRedTableTalk with Jada Pinkett-Smith. In case you’ve been hiding under a rock or just completely unplugged from all social media and TV news, we’ll get you all caught up!

Ayesha Curry was recently featured The Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett where all of the ladies from the Curry family were featured. They spoke on a myriad of topics surrounding what it is like being married to men in the NBA. All of these ladies have married into the sports industry the moment they said “I do” to their husbands. While the financial security may be good, they each spoke about how that kind of life can come with a lot of challenges and insecurities.

Like most women, each of these ladies are balancing being many things to many people (a woman, a wife, mother, a daughter, an entrepreneur and more). However, in addition to all of that, they have to deal with the extra pressure of their entire family (including their children) being placed in the spotlight at all times. This is enough to make anyone stressed more than usual. In the interview, the ladies opened up about their challenges with anxiety, it’s causes and how they believe medicine and therapy is helping them.

When they got to the topic of insecurities Steph Curry’s mother was the first to speak up to share her feelings and experiences. After she spoke, Ayesha Curry shared her truth about questioning her beauty because she doesn’t receive the same attention from men as her husband seems to receive from other women. Watch the exact clip below:

Here is what was said by Ayesha Curry. ✨ pic.twitter.com/gfyDPcpusN

— 🌹 RoseGawd 🌹 (@rosegawd) May 7, 2019

When watching the full interview, it’s clear that Ayesha is not looking to have an affair, but the headlines twisted the story enough to spark a response from both Ayesha and Steph Curry.

Ayesha responded via instagram to clear up the twisted headlines and rumors. In her full statement she included a message to all women saying,

“If what I’m not afraid to say out loud about being a 30yr mama of 3 helps another woman like me feel like they’re not the alone and not the only one with an insecurity (because we ALL have them, don’t play) then that makes all of this hoopla worth it. If you get a chance to watch the actual RTT and not the headlines and rumors please do! There is so much more depth to the talk and our family is grateful to @jadapinkettsmith for giving us the opportunity to bond together.”

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This is me throwing a pair of spanx in a Marie Kondo-Esque bin. “Does it spark joy?” I have never been one to cage my feelings and emotions to any capacity. I am human. It brings me pure joy to speak my mind, be vulnerable at times and to know myself inside and out. Seeing as how it’s mental health awareness month I really want to take the time to encourage everyone to speak their truth regardless of perception, fitting into a mold or offending someone, because it’s YOUR truth. And that’s okay! If what I’m not afraid to say out loud about being a 30yr mama of 3 helps another woman like me feel like they’re not the alone and not the only one with an insecurity (because we ALL have them, don’t play) then that makes all of this hoopla worth it. If you get a chance to watch the actual RTT and not the headlines and rumors please do! There is so much more depth to the talk and our family is grateful to @jadapinkettsmith for giving us the opportunity to bond together. As women let’s continue to uplift, empower and not suppress and compress our feelings and thoughts, as fleeting as some of them may be 😏. Love to you all! Go FIND YOUR JOY and SPEAK YOUR TRUTH unapologetically. 🙏🏽(that’s all-Miranda voice)

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Stephen spoke up later in support of his wife via his instagram story post saying,

“Proud of you for being authentic and putting yourself out there – not being afraid of the potential bull s#*# and nonsense that could and did come at you. Way more positive than negative with all of this. Keep being you. I love you.”

Ayesha stands by her truth and encouraged viewers to watch the full interview to hear the full conversation which shows all of the women from the Curry family speaking about womanhood, race, metal health, fame, family and more. Watch the full interview below and let us know your thoughts.

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Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Announce Their Exits from Maverick City Music: The End of an Era and the Beginning of Something New

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3 months ago

October 17, 2025

Art Soul

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Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore have officially announced their exits from Maverick City Music, marking a major shift for one of the most influential worship collectives of the past decade.

The news arrives without scandal or spectacle, but it still carries weight. Maverick City Music didn’t just produce songs — it helped reframe what worship could sound like, look like, and feel like for a generation raised on genre-blending playlists, vulnerability, and authenticity. Naomi and Chandler were central to that identity.

In many ways, the transition had already begun.

Just weeks before the announcement, Naomi Raine released her solo project, Jesus Over Everything, on September 14. The album feels stripped-back and intentional, less focused on communal anthems and more on personal conviction. Songs like “Lost in Hallelujah” lean into restraint rather than climax — worship that doesn’t rush resolution or try to sound bigger than it is.

Addressing the shift directly, Naomi framed the moment as growth rather than departure.

“This isn’t really an ending. It’s a new beginning. A new chapter,” she wrote. “I learned so much about God, about people, and about myself. Every song was written from a pure place — just wanting to please God.”

Her statement reflects a throughline that’s been present throughout her work: faith as something lived and evolving, not fixed or performative.

Chandler Moore followed with his own message, emphasizing clarity and forward momentum rather than nostalgia.

“These last few years have been locked in on what really matters in my life and my career,” he shared. “It’s been scary at times, but full of fresh vision and real excitement about the future.”

That recalibration has increasingly shaped Chandler’s solo direction, which he says is focused less on production and more on connection.

“I’m stepping into the next phase, ready to make music that helps people feel a little more human, a little more understood, and a little less alone.”

That approach mirrors what drew so many listeners to Maverick City Music in the first place. The collective disrupted traditional worship norms by embracing cultural nuance, emotional honesty, and musical hybridity — pulling from gospel, CCM, soul, and contemporary Black music without forcing clean lines between them.

Naomi and Chandler weren’t just contributors to that sound — they helped define it.

Their exits don’t signal an abandonment of that vision so much as an expansion of it. Naomi’s Jesus Over Everything and Chandler’s forthcoming solo work suggest both artists are exploring what faith-centered music looks like when it’s untethered from a single collective framework.

For fans, the moment may feel like the closing of a chapter — but Maverick City Music was always designed as a community, not a container. Its influence was never meant to stop at the group itself.

As Chandler put it plainly:

“The dream hasn’t changed. The sound continues.”

What changes now is scale and direction, not intent.

Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore aren’t leaving behind what they helped build. They’re carrying it forward — on their own terms, in their own voices, and into whatever comes next.

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ArtSoul Radio is a faith-forward media and culture platform spotlighting the intersection of Christian R&B, Gospel, CHH, and creative expression. Through storytelling, sound, and community, we amplify the voices shaping the next era of faith-driven culture.

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The Stellar Plus Experience Is Back!

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7 months ago

July 9, 2025

Art Soul

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The Stellar Plus Experience is the official, multi-day event leading up to the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. It’s a celebration of faith, music, and culture, offering a range of activities beyond the main awards show. This includes masterclasses, fashion showcases, comedy shows, and special events that enhance the overall Stellar Awards experience. This has also become the space for emerging talent show up and be heard. Don’t miss this experience during Stellar weekend! There will be something for everyone!

For more details on all of the available events for this year, visit the Stellar Plus Experience website: www.stellarexperienceplus.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*Subject to change*

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025

10a – 2p: Stellar Central Hub

2p – 4p: Stellar Masterclass

7p – 8p: Stellar 40 Welcome Mixer

8p – 10:30p: Stellar Unplugged

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025

8:30a – 10a: Opening Keynote Address

8a – 2p: Stellar Central Hub

11a – 2p: GameChangers Fashion Experience

2p – 4p: Stellar Talks: Fireside Chat + Mixer

9:30p – 12a: Stellar StandUp Comedy Show

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025

4:30p: 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards

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2025 Stellar Awards Nominees Announced

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7 months ago

June 17, 2025

Tamara Young

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Presented by Central City Productions, the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards returns to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on August 16, 2025—honoring the biggest names and brightest newcomers in Gospel music.

Founded by Don Jackson and produced by his team at Central City Productions, the Stellars have long been known as the “Grammys of Gospel.” And for four decades, they’ve remained the premier awards show dedicated to celebrating Black faith-based artistry, excellence, and impact across the globe.

This year’s show is packed with familiar favorites and breakout voices making waves in the culture. From CeCe Winans to Pastor Mike Jr., the nominee list reflects the evolution of Gospel music in real time—bridging tradition, innovation, and divine inspiration.

Check out the full list of nominees below:

Artist of the Year

CeCe Winans – More Than This
Jason Nelson – You Belong: Live in Durham
Kenny Lewis & One Voice – The Healing Project
Pastor Mike Jr. – I Got Away EP
Tamela Mann – Live Breathe Fight

Song of the Year

“Amen” – Pastor Mike Jr.
“Clap My Way” – Micah Lee
“I Prayed For You (said a prayer)” – MAJOR.
“That’s My King” – CeCe Winans
“Yahweh” ft. Melvin Crispell III – Jason Nelson

Male Artist of the Year

Chandler Moore
Deitrick Haddon
Doc McKenzie
Jason Nelson
Pastor Mike Jr.

Female Artist of the Year (Albertina Walker Award)

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CeCe Winans
Dorinda Clark-Cole
Karen Clark-Sheard
Lisa Page Brooks

Duo/Chorus Group of the Year

Deitrick Haddon ft. Damita & Tasha Page-Lockhart
FK&M (Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Marcus Cole)
Ted & Sheri
The Group Fire

New Artist of the Year

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Bobbi Lane
Josh Bracy and Power Anointed
Micah Lee
Montrae Tisdale and The Friends Chorale

Album of the Year

I Got Away EP – Pastor Mike Jr.
Live Breathe Fight – Tamela Mann
More Than This – CeCe Winans
The Healing Project – Kenny Lewis & One Voice
You Belong: Live in Durham – Jason Nelson

Choir of the Year

Bishop S. Y. Younger Presents Worship in Brazil
Chicago Mass Choir – Greater Is Coming
Ricky Dillard – When I Think
The Mississippi Mass Choir – We Still Believe

Producer of the Year

Dana Sorey – You Belong: Live in Durham
FK&M team – Time Capsule – The Trilogy
J. Drew Sheard – Still Karen
Pastor Mike Jr. & DLo – I Got Away EP
Stan Jones & team – We Still Believe

Praise and Worship Album of The Year

Praise and Worship Song of The Year

Leading the Pack:

Pastor Mike Jr. and Jason Nelson are tied with 9 nominations each
CeCe Winans follows closely with 8 nominations
The Mississippi Mass Choir earns 6 nominations

See Full List of All 30 Categories Here:

This list is just a snapshot of the nominees. You can find a list of all 30 Categories here: https://www.thestellarawards.com/2025-nominees.html

Fans can vote June 16 – July 18th, 2025 at www.thestellarawards.com
Fan-voted categories include:

Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year
Praise & Worship Song of the Year

🔥 ArtSoul Radio + Stellar Awards: A Legacy of Showing Up | Over 10 Years Strong

For over a decade, ArtSoul Radio has been known for showing up for Christian music-not just reporting on award shows like the Stellars and Dove Awards, but for standing in the gaps others overlooked.

Long before CHH and Christian Soul artists were getting red carpet coverage, we were often the only media platform intentionally representing these genres-determined to amplify the sound of a movement that was often being ignored.

We’ll never forget moments like this throwback interview from 2016: when artist Jai (now Jai Vaughn), once spotting our team on the red carpet, paused and said:
“I’m coming to ones who actually play my music.”

That moment still speaks volumes. And it reminds us why we do what we do.

We have watched and captured the evolution of Christian music over the years, and we are excited to see the growth that has come to various award shows, media platforms, radio shows and more – including the evolution of the Stellar Awards as they continue to open their arms to new genres. We have watched the addition of new collaborations as Jai speaks about in the video above along with new features.

We’re here to support that growth, and to honor what the Stellar Awards have been building for decades. From past to present, we remain committed to uplifting the full spectrum of faith-based music and the community connected to it.

“We’re better together. Keep it locked all summer long for updates!”