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 atChicago 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 atChicago 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
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
ArtSoul Radio is a 24/7, online Christian Radio Station and Entertainment news site promoting new and diverse sounds in Christian music! We highlight both indie and mainstream artists in Contemporary Gospel, Pop, Soul, Hip-Hop, Alternative, and Spoken Word Poetry.
KB and Childlike CiCi have teamed up for an exciting collaboration, blending KB’s seasoned lyricism and CiCi’s fresh energy. Their dynamic partnership bring something new to the CHH scene.
Fresh from North Carolina by way of Brooklyn, Childlike CiCi is making waves as a new CHH artist. Recently signed to Capital Records, she is the first African American female CHH artist to sign with a major label. At the top of this year, she was featured on KB’s “Glory Nights Tour” alongside other CHH, Christian RnB artists and AfroBeats artists including Limoblaze, nobigdyl., and WHATUPRG, Dee-1, FLAME, Trip Lee and Yung Kriss.
KB, a multi-Grammy and Dove award-winning artist, has been shaping the CHH scene since his 2012 release “Weight and Glory”! He is known for showcasing new talent, delivering quality performances and unmatched lyricism. This collaboration including a staple artist in the industry like KB teaming up with Childlike CiCi – one of the newest CHH artists in CHH brought a new sound and fresh energy that can’t be denied!
The video release was recently followed by Childlike CiCi’s “Lyric Challenge”. If you rap and you believe you have skills, this challenge is for you!! Don’t miss this opportunity! See details below.
We’re excited to hear more from these two artists together!
[Los Angeles, CA – September 13, 2024] — “Every drop means something” is a phrase that encapsulates the overall message of Hulvey’s latest offering, CRY, an album represented as an acronym: Communion, Reflection, and Yearning. Giving listeners 17 compelling reasons to embrace vulnerability as a sacred path to deepening your relationship with God, released today via Reach Records.
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“I think ‘CRY’ is the definitive Hulvey album. There is a song for everyone,” says Hulvey. “My hope is that listeners are comforted in these songs, recognizing that their tears are not in vain but are a powerful expression of their journey with God. He knows you, He loves you, and He desires to walk with you. Let every tear be a prayer.”
Throughout his new album, Hulvey reflects on his spiritual journey. He explores universal themes that tie together our disparate experiences, broken up into three chapters that tell a heartfelt story of redemption. This pious pursuit is complemented by features from artists like Torey D’Shaun, Samm Henshaw, Alex Jean, and one of Hulvey’s closest collaborators Forrest Frank.
Cementing his status as a leader of a new generation, Hulvey’s sophomore album is a joyride through worship and hip-hop. He delivers blunt-force bars that carry a true-to-life feel on “Poor Party,” unfurls a tale of perseverance and determination on “Top Spinnin,” and delivers a source of motivation for those who need it on “Battle Cry.” Of course, all roads lead to “Altar,” the closing track to Hulvey’s new LP and one of his most popular songs among fans. The latter peaked at #25 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs, with seven total weeks on the chart, and earned a remix featuring Grammy Award-winning R&B-pop star Ciara.
Elsewhere, Hulvey just completed his late-summer US tour alongside Christian worship giants Phil Wickman and Brandon Lake, making landfall in Detroit, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping in Hawaii. In the five years since signing with Lecrae’s label, Hulvey has since won over audiences worldwide and it’s evident that his list of accolades will only continue to grow. With raw talent, proven superstar potential, and his relationship with God at the forefront of the conversation, it’s only a matter of time before Hulvey is shining bright enough for the rest of the world to take notice.
CRY TRACKLIST:
1. COMMUNION 2. World Hunger 3. Poor Party 4. Love Like That (feat. Torey D’Shaun, Alex Jean) 5. All For You 6. REFLECTION 7. True 8. Letter 2 The Game 9. Top Spinnin 10. Heaven’s Door (feat. Torey D’Shaun) 11. Anxiety 12. YEARNING 13. Have Me 14. Miracles 15. Roses (feat. Samm Henshaw) 16. Battle Cry 17. Altar (feat. Forrest Frank)
Nashville, TN (July 11th, 2024) – The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Tauren Wells will be returning as host and performer for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards for his second consecutive year. The GMA Dove Awards will happen live and in person on October 1, 2024 at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN.
“Last year’s Dove Awards was such an incredible experience, we’ve decided to run it back!” says Tauren Wells. “I’m so excited to return as host for this year’s Dove Awards. It’s going to be a great night!”
The GMA also revealed the much anticipated itinerary for its annual Music City Fan Experience which includes:
One-night-only Brandon Lake Off The Record concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium
New Artist Showcase featuring the 2024 class of New Artist Of The Year Nominees
River cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat including a songwriters showcase and stunning views of Nashville
Ticket to the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by Tauren Wells
Packages include a hotel stay in the heart of downtown Nashville. For more information and reservation details CLICK HERE.
Tauren Wells is a celebrated platinum-selling musician, preacher, public speaker, and father, with eight GMA Dove Awards (including Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year), 10 GRAMMY® nominations, and a Billboard Music Award nomination. In addition, Wells has achieved seven number 1’s, and over 1.2 billion global streams to date and counting. Through his precise artistry, masterful lyrics and dance-oriented performances, Tauren uniquely connects his contemporary Christian and Gospel sound with elements of pop, hip-hop and R&B. “Take It All Back,” Tauren’s fastest rising single of his career, is a viral hit with 62M Global RTD stream and added to over 133K personal playlists on Spotify. Having toured with industry greats (Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, etc.), he’s also performed on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Tamron Hall Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Born and raised in Michigan, Tauren currently resides in Texas with his wife and four sons. In 2024, The Wells family launched Church of Whitestone in Austin, TX, where Tauren and his wife are co-lead pastors. More about Tauren Wells HERE.
The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.
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About Gospel Music Association & Foundation: Since 1964, the Gospel Music Association’s mission has been to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music. The GMA serves the richly diverse creatives and professionals within the Christian and Gospel music industry by preserving the legacies of those who’ve gone before us and celebrating the work of today’s artists through events like the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Easter Celebration, and GMA Christmas Celebration – which reaches millions of people around the world annually.