Congratulations Y’anna Crawley – 2012 Stellar New Artist Winner

We would like to send a special Congratulations to DMV’s own Y’anna Crawley, who will be bringing home the 2012 the Stellar Gospel Award that she won for New Artist last night, which was held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Excellence just continues to keep pouring out of this woman! WAY TO GO, YANNIE!!! Below, check out a personal favorite performance of mine as she was in the process of taking the crown on BET’s Sunday’s Best a few years ago. Continue reading Congratulations Y’anna Crawley – 2012 Stellar New Artist Winner

NICOIS – “TAKE EVERYTHING”: The DC Area Based Songwriter Breaking Out of the Box with a Soulful Cutting Edge Blen of Gospel and Contemporary Sounds

Nicois represents a chosen generation of expression, creativity, and poise, and her mission is simple: To live the will of God. Within the last decade Nicois has evolved into a worship leader, songwriter, musical play director, and motivational speaker with a renewed vision for worship. The DC area based songwriter is breaking out of the box, with a soulful cutting edge blend of gospel and contemporary sounds. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW OF HER NEW RELEASE “TAKE EVERYTHING” AND THEN LOG ON OVER TO NICOISMUSIC.COM ———– Nicois – “Take Everything” Video by: Kato Hammond of TMOTT Media Song Written & Produced … Continue reading NICOIS – “TAKE EVERYTHING”: The DC Area Based Songwriter Breaking Out of the Box with a Soulful Cutting Edge Blen of Gospel and Contemporary Sounds

DC Minister Christopher Page’s ‘Sanctified Slide’ Line Dance Headed for Guinness Book

via EURWeb.com – Line dancing has made its way into the church. One of its biggest enthusiasts, Christopher Page  will attempt to slide onto the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest Gospel line dance. A DC-area pastor and step dancing fanatic, Page is the creator of the “Sanctified Slide.” He decided to go for the record in celebration of his fortieth birthday on December 23. The minister, along with some of his favorite line dance groups from across the country, will perform his critically acclaimed Gospel line dance 40 consecutive times. The event will take … Continue reading DC Minister Christopher Page’s ‘Sanctified Slide’ Line Dance Headed for Guinness Book

Yanni’s “Promise” Set For Release August 24!

FINALLY!!  From the moment I first seen Y’anna Crawley “Yanni” hit the stage many years ago at the Takoma Station, I had always hoped that more than just the DMV would be able to get the blessings of hearing the woman’s soulful, yet soothing vocals.  And within the times and moments of the Takoma Station, through the 94th Aerosquadron, and through the Amazon, we in the DMV got to watch her florish even more… whether it was via Lissen Band, Suttle Thoughts or Heaven Sent.  The last time that I personally got to see her sing was at Little Benny … Continue reading Yanni’s “Promise” Set For Release August 24!

VOTING… Y’ANNA’S THE BEST!!!

Above is a video clip from Y’anna’s performance in BET’s “Sunday Best” (Season 2: Episode 4). As the vocal competition slowly winds down, Y’anna has found herself included into the Top 10, which gives her a ticket for another week to once again let her God’s gift of voice shine. Originally broadcasted on date: 03/29/09 LOG ON RIGHT NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR Y’ANNA: http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/sundaybest2/sundaybest2_poll_ThisWeeksBest.htm Continue reading VOTING… Y’ANNA’S THE BEST!!!