Black music

THE LEGENDARY DORINDA CLARK-COLE OF THE CLARK SISTERS TO BE HONORED AS A TRAILBLAZER OF GOSPEL AT THE 2024 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

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Donnerstag, Februar 22, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th. Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening's highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of her illustrious career spanning over 50 years and incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on Gospel music, marking the first time this accolade has been presented at this ceremony. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

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  • The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
  • "We're thrilled to be recognizing our BMI family of songwriters and publishers for their contributions to Gospel music and the Gospel community," said Brewton.
  • The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda's distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
  • Dorinda Clark-Cole, known as the "Rose of Gospel Music," is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, a talk show host, and world-renowned evangelist.

Travel Oregon Awards $3.6 Million in Grants to Fund Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Projects Across the State

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Freitag, November 17, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is pleased to announce that $3.6 million has been awarded to 56 recipients through the agency's 2023 Competitive Grants Program. This impactful grant cycle reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to equity and to enhancing local economies, creating jobs and strengthening communities across the state by investing in the creation and promotion of remarkable visitor experiences.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is pleased to announce that $3.6 million has been awarded to 56 recipients through the agency's 2023 Competitive Grants Program.
  • "To say I'm inspired by the potential of this year's grant awards would be an understatement," said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon.
  • Awardees must demonstrate direct work in support of improving the economic impacts of Oregon's travel and tourism industry.
  • As such, eligible projects must clearly show alignment to tourism infrastructure that is accessible/inclusive or accessible/inclusive tourism promotion.

GOSPEL GREATS TAMELA AND DAVID MANN AND DR. BOBBY JONES TO BE HONORED AT THE 2023 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

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Dienstag, März 7, 2023

ATLANTA, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor Gospel superstars Tamela and David Mann and Dr. Bobby Jones at its 22nd Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards to be held at Flourish Atlanta on March 30th. The inspirational ceremony will recognize the impact that the three legendary entertainers have made on the genre and beyond and pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel music. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

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  • The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
  • "BMI is thrilled to be back in Atlanta celebrating the best in Gospel music," said Brewton.
  • Through song and praise, they deliver inspirational messages of hope, faith and goodwill to music lovers around the world.
  • For more information on the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, visit www.bmi.com/genres/gospel and use hashtag #BMIGospel on social.

Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Announces its Black History Month Class of Inductees

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Mittwoch, Februar 1, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) is set to host its 4th Installation of the Crown Jewel of Excellence™ Black History Month Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony and Brunch Celebration. The two-part celebration takes place in Atlanta on February 28th. This year's BMEWOF celebration honors three luminary icons, Ambassador Andrew Young, Danny Glover, and Dr. Bobby Jones.

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  • Ambassador Andrew Young, Danny Glover, and Dr. Bobby Jones to be honored in the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Black History Month Induction Ceremony and Brunch Celebration.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) is set to host its 4th Installation of the Crown Jewel of Excellence™ Black History Month Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony and Brunch Celebration.
  • The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Black History Month Induction Ceremony will take place February 28, 2023, from 11 AM EST to 12 PM EST at the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame at 443 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA, 30313.
  • Immediately following, The Black History Month Celebratory Brunch follows at the Thompson Buckhead Hotel from 1 PM EST to 4 PM EST.

Grammy Award Winning Yolanda Adams to Perform During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala

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Mittwoch, September 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Yolanda Adams will perform during the organizations 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Yolanda Adams will perform during the organizations 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala.
  • The black-tie Awards Gala will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
  • We are delighted that Yolanda Adams will be performing at our Awards and Fundraising gala, TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams said.
  • As a HBCU grad, being able to perform during the TMCF award and fundraising gala is special to me, Adams said.

DIONNEE HARPER NAMED EVP OF MARKETING & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT FOR WARNER RECORDS

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Mittwoch, Juli 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dionnee Harper is joining Warner Records as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Artist Development, effective September 15th. The widely admired industry leader is currently Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing at Warner Music Group sister label Atlantic Records. In her new post, Harper will oversee Warner's marketing strategy across all genres, while working closely with the company's various departments. She will relocate from New York to the label's Downtown Los Angeles headquarters and report to Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dionnee Harper is joining Warner Records as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Artist Development, effective September 15th.
  • The widely admired industry leader is currently Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing at Warner Music Group sister label Atlantic Records.
  • In addition, Mark Flaherty, Warner Records' current EVP, Head of Marketing, has decided to leave the company.
  • "I'm super excited to be joining Tom, Aaron, and the whole Warner Records team," said Dionnee Harper.

Announcing June 30 'Soul of the Sixties'

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Montag, Juni 13, 2022

Sounds of Blackness performs in full costume with original choreography and their ten-piece band.

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  • Sounds of Blackness performs in full costume with original choreography and their ten-piece band.
  • The Dakota is the stage for this second annual Black Music Month event.
  • Since January of 1971, Sounds of Blackness has flourished under the direction of Gary Hines.
  • on Thursday, June 30, at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Minn.

Byron Allen's Digital News Platform theGrio to Launch Black Podcast Network (TGBPN)

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Dienstag, Mai 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BYRON ALLEN'S DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM THEGRIO TO LAUNCH THEGRIO BLACK PODCAST NETWORK (TGBPN)

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  • Allen Media Group's African American-focused news, lifestyle, and entertainment platform, theGrio ( http://www.thegrio.com ), will launch theGrio Black Podcast Network (TGBPN) on Thursday, May 26th as a premier destination for on-the-go listeners seeking access to Black entertainment, news, culture, and content.
  • Black podcast listeners are growing faster than any other demographic," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.
  • This will be the number one destination for curated global podcast content as theGrio continues to make positive history."
  • "Our ambitious plan for the Black Podcast Network is to be the primary source and first choice for dynamic, thought-provoking daily conversation for global Black audiences.

Inductees Announced For The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 2022 Induction

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Freitag, Mai 13, 2022

ATLANTA, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spotlighting a cross section of history's most influential Black artists, entertainers and icons, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence  Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction and Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 18. Today, the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC), collaboratively announced the ceremony and plans for the Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction. 

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  • The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame today announced the Inductees for its 2022 Black Music Month Ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 18th in association with The Home Depot Backyard.
  • ATLANTA, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Spotlighting a cross section of history's most influential Black artists, entertainers and icons,the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction and Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 18.
  • Today, theBlack American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and theGeorgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC), collaboratively announced the ceremony and plans for the Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction.
  • For information and updates on the Black Music andEntertainment Walk of Fame head to: http://www.theblackwalkoffame.com/
    And follow @blackwalkoffame on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
    The Walk of Fame is a joint initiative by the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC).

POWERHOUSE PERFORMERS TAPPED FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL BLACK MUSIC HONORS KID 'N PLAY, 112, CARL THOMAS, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, PJ MORTON, AMBER RILEY, TASHA PAGE-LOCKHART AND MORE TO CELEBRATE LEGENDARY TRAILBLAZERS

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Dienstag, Mai 10, 2022

CHICAGO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th Annual Black Music Honors announces its incredible roster of performers for a star-studded celebration of influential music legends with a live studio audience taping at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, May 19 (tickets available at BlackMusicHonors.com and Ticketmaster.com). There will be a special Juneteenth highlight recognizing the national federal holiday.

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  • There will be a special Juneteenth highlight recognizing the national federal holiday.
  • Kicking off the 2022 BMH Honorees is Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Keri Hilson who is tapped to receive the Music and Songwriter Icon Award.
  • National Broadcast Syndication airing June 4 - July 3 and on Bounce TV June 25.
  • For more information about Black Music Honors, visit www.blackmusichonors.com or connect on social media @blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter.