The Gospel Beat

If you are in the western Massachusetts area and looking for quality gospel entertainment, make sure you come out to The Gospel Cafe this weekend!

James Fortune & FIYA have been nominated for two grammys this year in the categories of "Best Gospel Song" and "Best Gospel Album" for his song "Hold On", which features songstress Monica and gospel legend Fred Hammond, and his album "Identity". He is competing against newcomers and veterans alike and we will find out the results on February 10, 2013. Stay tuned!

Light Records is planning to release a compilation album entitled "Unplugged" on January 15, 2013 and is offering fans the opportunity to pre-order their copies through iTunes. The album features 13 acoustic versions of hits songs by J.J. Hairston, James Fortune and Jessica Reedy. Some of our favorites are  Grateful,   Identity,  and  Put It On the Altar. Make sure to go to  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/light-records-unplugged/id585362650  to preview and pre-order your copy today!

THEY ARE BACK! Our favorite female gospel duo is back to reality t.v with their hit show "Mary Mary"  If you thought season 1 was great, hold on to your seats because season 2 is already proving to be filled with more music, more family and more DRAMA. At the start of episode 1, we find the "Marys" preparing for a series of performances while their stylist/sister affectionately known as "Goo Goo" and manager Mitch scurry to get their arrangements and wardrobe together. When things seem to be going smoothly, wardrobe issues and fatigue threaten to derail everything. Despite all of the obstacles, Tina and Erica press forward and give their audiences amazing performances which is what makes us love and appreciate them. If you are not familiar with the show, we suggest that you stay tuned and catch it every Thursday night on WE TV! Clip from episode 1

The Grammy nominations are in: Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance Jesus, Friend Of Sinners - Casting Crowns Take Me To The King -Tamela Mann Go Get It - Mary Mary 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - Matt Redman My Testimony - Marvin Sapp Best Gospel Song Go Get It - Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary) Hold On - Cheryl Fortune, James Fortune & Terence Vaughn, songwriters (James Fortune & FIYA, Monica & Fred Hammond) I Feel Good - Phillip Feaster, Fred Hammond, Jonathan Miller & Calvin Rodgers, songwriters (Fred Hammond) My Testimony - Aaron Lindsey & Marvin Sapp, songwriters (Marvin Sapp) Released - Donald Lawrence, songwriter (Bill Winston & Living Word Featuring Donald Lawrence) Best Contemporary Christian Music Song Jesus, Friend Of Sinners - Mark Hall & Matthew West, songwriters (Casting Crowns) 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman, songwriters (Matt

A new reality t.v. show "The Sisterhood" is scheduled to premier on January 1st on T.L.C. The shows goes inside of the church and takes closer look at the lives of the "first ladies" or preachers' wives of several Atlanta, GA based ministries. Here is a sneak peak of the show...