The project includes vocals from Isaac Carree, Anaysha Figueroa, Nikki Ross, and many more.

Singles “I Smile” and “I Am” have already made spots on top Gospel music spots.

“‘I Smile’ is a fun, urban upbeat melody I wrote,” said Franklin. “It is a declarative statement that I’m not going to live my life based on how I feel. I will live my life based on God’s Word. It is not easy and I acknowledge there are always obstacles, but like a lot of folks, I get tired of being guided by my emotions. When I have a deeper trust in God, I live my life in stability.”

“‘I Am’ is about exchanging all of my weaknesses for God’s strength,” Franklin noted. This song is also about declaring what God says about me and not my situation. As we daily transform to God’s image, we no longer identify with who we were, but who we are becoming.”

Fans can also expect to hear something from Marvin Sapp and Beverly Crawford.

“I titled this album Hello Fear because-with everything going on in the world-it is the word and the feeling, that paralyzes all of us on some level right now,” said Franklin. “In my own life, fear has been a shadow that has followed me since I was a child. But the season of running from it is over. I am turning around and speaking directly to it. This album is full of personal and painful work that invites the listener to join me on the journey of letting this familiar ‘friend’ know that his time is over.”

Kirk Franklin will also be joining Steve Harvey on their Gospel Comedy Tour beginning on March 19 in Atlanta. Check out some of the tour dates below.

Saturday, April 9
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena

Saturday, April 30
Charleston, SC
North Charleston Coliseum

Saturday, May 7
St. Louis, MO
Chaifetz Arena

Saturday, May 21
Jacksonville, FL
Veterans Memorial

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Known for combining the “phat” vocals of the East Coast sound with complex lyrics and captive melodies, Youthful Praise’s trademark sound has continued to earn them industry recognition. With a rich, well balanced sound and an urban “edgy-ness”, YP has delivered yet another album worthy of awards and chart success.

“After nine years & five CD’s, I believe that this is one of the best efforts yet as it relates to YP. JJ has evolved into an authentic artist as well as Worship leader,” shares James Robinson, co-founder of Evidence Records a subsidiary of Gospelflava.com. Robinson goes on to say “He (JJ) understands what God has truly appointed him for. Along with Youthful Praise, JJ has experienced great growth and maturity. Not just in age, but in spirituality as well. The project “Resting On His Promise” is a great representation of what God does in his own timing.”

Special invited gospel mavericks joined YP as they created a worship experience like never before. Special guests included; Dorinda Clark-Cole, Stephen Hurd, Deon Kipping, and Donnie McClurkin, Myron Butler, and Pastor Shirley Caesar.

Still riding the spiritual “high”, from the live recording of their fifth album, YP will be delivering the same energy during their summer tour.

Whether live in concert or on their new project, “Resting On His Promise,” YP fans will discover that the Youthful Praise they have come to love is now better than ever!

To receive updates on YP’s tour schedule please visit www.youthfulpraise.org or www.myspace.com/youthfulpraise.

Evidence Records is in an exclusive partnership with Nashville based Light Records. Light Records, a full service Independent music company, is committed to releasing and offering quality Gospel music. Light Records is home to a diverse group of Gospel artists including Shirley Caesar, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Youthful Praise, Coko, and Paul Porter. You can also visit www.lightrecords.com for more information.

GospoCentric Records recording artist, and fellow Detroit-native, J. Moss joins Winans on the tour. Winans and Moss are new to the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour this year. Previous artists include Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Kierra Sheard and Myron Butler and Levi.

McDonald’s continues to serve up top Gospel talent bringing a powerful message of inspiration and celebration when it hosts free concerts in select U.S. cities for the third year in a row.

May 8 – Dallas, TX (Friendship West Baptist Church)
May 9 – Houston, TX (Windsor Village United Methodist Church Family @ the KBC)
May 14 – Philadelphia, PA (Deliverance Evangelistic Church)
May 15 – Detroit, MI (Greater Grace Temple)
May 16 – Chicago, IL (Christ Universal Temple)
May 23 – Atlanta, GA (Ray of Hope Christian Church)
May 24 – Norfolk, VA (SE Virginia Arts Association Festival-Norfolk State Univ. Stadium)
June 13 – Newark, NJ (McDonald’s Gospel Festival-Prudential Center)
Sep. 13 – Washington, DC (National Black Family Reunion Celebration Festival – Washington Mall)

For more information on the concert tour, visit McDonald’s web site, www.365Black.com. Note that dates and locations are subject to change.

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She has partnered with mega churches in 21-cities for a powerful night of prayer, praise and worship free to the public.

The concert run is in support of the singer’s eighth studio project, the chart-topping “Thy Kingdom Come” (PureSprings Gospel/EMI Gospel). Launching Oct. 1st and 2nd in Atlanta, the tour will run through Dec. 21 and make stop at houses of worship in Indiana, Baltimore, New Jersey, DC, Detroit, North and South Carolina, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, as well as other mid-size markets.

“When it appears that our wells have dried up and financial crisis is everywhere, we must be reminded that God is our provider and soak ourselves in prayer, praise and worship,” Winans says of the Kingdom Tour. “I believe that the Body of Christ will be blessed greatly because they will be inspired to hear the word of the Lord in the midst of any problem they may be facing.”

The acclaimed vocalist chose the kickoff location of the fall tour – Atlanta’s Elizabeth Baptist Church and Word of Faith Family Worship Center in Austell, GA – to coincide with the grand opening of The Light at Brookhaven, an affordable, 17-story luxury housing complex that serves as a sponsor for a portion of the tour’s dates for which Winans is a spokesperson and has also been chosen it to be “her home away from home.”

Of this unique effort, Winans says, “I can help people affected by the housing downturn by working to provide them with beautiful, affordable homes in a comfortable, nurturing environment.

In light of the national housing crisis, Winans has joined forces with Brookhaven to set up a foundation that will help prospective first-time homeowners qualify for grants that will provide them with no-strings-attached down payment assistance. Buckhead 26 Holdings Principal Abbey Berkowitz said, “Partnering up with Gospel Great, CeCe Winans, was a natural decision for us because she represents the values and ideals that we are marketing at The Light. We are excited about the opportunity to bring people to live together in such a positive way that will spill over into the Atlanta community at large.”

Since debuting on top of the Gospel charts in April, “Thy Kingdom Come” has amassed scores of stellar reviews, including raves from the likes of Billboard, Christianity Today Online and GospelFlava.com, as well as snagged feature coverage for Winans from The Associated Press, Ebony, and CCMmagazine.com. In addition, CNN is gearing up to air a special profile on the singer later this fall and the single “Test of Time” has charted on the Soft/AC Inspirational chart.

Winans says she’s expectant about the spiritual blessings that will spring forth as a result of the upcoming Kingdom Tour.

“God is going to open up the windows of heaven and pour out blessings we don’t have room to receive,” she says earnestly. “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done!”

For more information and tour dates, visit www.cecewinans.com.

Source: EURWeb