* June 3
at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Gospel Music Channel presents the documentary
special, Mahalia Jackson: Give God the Glory,
capturing the excitement of her triumphant European
tour of the early 1970's, with performances and behind-the-scenes
footage.
* June 10
at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Gospel Music Channel presents the digitally
re-mastered Say Amen Somebody. This award-winning
1982 documentary, sponsored by Allstate, focuses on
two of the pioneers of modern gospel, Thomas Andrew
Dorsey and "Mother" Willie Mae Ford.
* June 17
at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Gospel Music Channel presents Ben
Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama Live at the Apollo,
a one-night-only SRO performance of the Grammy winning
album, There Will Be a Light. The show was produced
at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, with backing by
Harper’s band, the Innocent Criminals, and featuring
electrifying performances with the Blind Boys.
* June 24
at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Gospel Music Channel presents Gotta
Serve Somebody, The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan, an
exclusive special in which today's top gospel artists,
including the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Aaron Neville and
Shirley Caesar reinterpret the gospel songs of Bob Dylan
from his critically acclaimed Slow Train Comin"
and Saved albums. The special also includes live
footage of Dylan performing When He Returns (Slow
Train Coming) during a 1980 concert.
Other highlights
for Black Music Month programming on The Gospel Music
Channel:
* June 23
at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Gospel Music Channel presents the world
premiere of Hometown Gospel: Atlanta. This special delivers
the rich history, flavor and contemporary spirit of
gospel and Christian music in Atlanta, hosted by Stellar
and Grammy Award winner Byron Cage.
* Various
times/dates. Faith and Fame. Gospel artists share stories
of their lives, family, music and faith. GMC viewers
go behind the scenes for a tour of the private world
of stars such as Bishop Paul Morton, Blind Boys of Alabama,
Yolanda Adams, The Williams Brothers, Byron Cage, Walter
Hawkins, and Dorothy Norwood.
* Various
times/dates. Front Row Live. Throughout June, powerhouse
gospel artists host their own concert performances produced
exclusively for Gospel Music Channel. Featured artists
include The Clark Sisters and Kirk Franklin.
About Gospel Music Channel
Gospel Music Channel (GospelMusicChannel.com)
is the first and only 24-hour, advertiser-supported,
all music entertainment network devoted to the uplifting,
inspiring, and diverse music that is gospel. Gospel
Music Channel embraces an audience that crosses cultures
and captures generations, delivering a fan base so large
and passionate it deserves its own network. From the
soulful voices that fill the storied halls of Harlem
to the contemporary sounds of today’s Christian pop,
rock, hip hop, and R&B, gospel music has never been
more diverse, and Gospel Music Channel has it all. GMC
can be seen on various cable systems around the country.
CONTACT:
Phyllis Caddell-M
pcpub@earthlink.net
pcpublicrelations.com
626-795-4077 ext.2
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