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Praise & Worship Artist Eddie James Releases “Best Of” Project With Phoenix Mass Choir
 
Artist Hitting The Road
 
(Birmingham, AL) - June 18, 2010 - Eddie James knows praise and worship.  The artist, who has been singing and ministering since his youth, has had a number of notable gospel projects under his belt.  With an amazing gift of songwriting and a passion for the Lord, Eddie James’ ministry has been highlighted by changed lives and restored hearts.  He’s had the opportunity to minister with greats like Bishop T.D. Jakes, Benny Hinn, Dr. Tony Evans, Dutch Sheets, Marilyn Hickey and many others.  But now he’s stepping to the mic as lead vocalist and principle songwriter on his just-released CD called “Eddie James Presents The Best of the Phoenix Mass Choir: Victory”.  The 10-track project is a church celebration of traditional choir music and features James as an artist and principle songwriter. 
James & The Phoenix Mass Choir’s brand new project is a collection of the group’s best known songs and contains tracks like the powerful “The Battle”, the riveting “Keep Trusting” and the updated “Jesus Is On The Mainline”. “Lord Have Your Way” brings to mind swaying choir robes and “Victory” is the perfect, hyperactive praise tune. James & The Phoenix Mass Choir also give a convincing performance on the popular “God Of Wonders”, but with a tasteful gospel twist.
 
In addition to being the founder of The Phoenix Mass choir, he’s started other groups such as ColourBlind, Asaph, Tab and Ultimate Call. He’s recorded with artists like Helen Baylor, Mississippi Mass Choir and Mark Condon from Turning Point. Headquartered in Hamilton, AL, his company, Eddie James Ministries was founded in 1993 with the goal of spreading the gospel through song.

He’s been able to change lives through powerful praise and worship sets, dramas, seminars, workshops, as well as preaching the Gospel. He’s traveled throughout the U.S. and worldwide including Europe, Mexico and Japan.
 
The artist has been on the road and recently ministered at Dr Tony Evans’ Oakcliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, where they joined in the celebration of Dr. Tony and Lois Evans’ 34th church anniversary and 40
th wedding anniversary. The event included preaching by Bishop Kenneth Ulmer of Faithful Central Bible Church, comedy from Jonathan Slocumb and fellowship with Gospel icon Kirk Franklin and his wife, Tammy.
 
The praise and worship leader is currently on tour supporting his new release.
 
Eddie James Itinerary:
Thu Jun 17 - Sat Jun 26, 2010
Eddie James Ministries
The Ramp - 340 Bexar Ave E, Hamilton, AL, 35570, US
 
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:00 PM
Eddie James Ministries
Brownsville Assembly - 3100 W Desoto St, Pensacola, FL, 32505, US
Details: Branded By Fire Conference 2010!
 
Thu Jul 08 - Fri Jul 09, 2010
Eddie James Ministries
Palace of Praise - 1400 Herschel Bess Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901, US
 
Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:00 PM
Eddie James Ministries
Jackson Church of God - 565 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MI, 49203, US
 
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:00 PM
Eddie James Ministries
First Assembly of God - 715 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA, 71291, US
 
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:00 PM
Eddie James Ministries
Mount Hope Methodist - 
509 Main St, Mt Hope, WV, 25880, US
 
Wed Jul 21 - Thu Jul 22, 2010
Eddie James Ministries
The City of Life Christian Center - 8333 Fullerton Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63132, US
 
For more information on Eddie James, log on to
www.ejworship.org.

1: Here I Am, Marvin Sapp
2: WOW Gospel 2010, Various Artists
3: More Passion, Juanita Bynum
4: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans
5: Souled Out, Hezekiah Walker & LFC
6: All In One, Karen Clark-Sheard
7: The Master Plan, Tamela Mann
8: Love Unstoppable, Fred Hammond
9: Coco Brothers Live Presents: Stand 2010, Various Artists
10: Just Love, Brian Courtney Wilson
11: Songs Of Emotional Healing (EP), CeCe Winans
12: Encore, James Fortune & FIYA
13: Playlist: The Very Best Of Donnie McClurkin, Donnie McClurkin
14: LIVE: Rain On Us, Earnest Pugh
15: The Gospel Music Celebration Pt. 1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson, Various Artists
16: Won’t It Be Wonderful, James Hall Presents Voices Of Citadel
17: Playlist: The Very Best Of Fred Hammond, Fred Hammond
18: Memorable Moments With Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop Paul S. Morton
19: The Law Of Confession, Part I, Donald Lawrence & Co.
20: The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III, Kirk Whalum
21: As We Worship: Live, William McDowell
22: WOW Gospel 2009, Various Artists
23: Just James, J Moss
24: The Power Of One, Israel Houghton
25: How I Got Over, Vickie Winans

1: Here I Am, Marvin Sapp
2: WOW Gospel 2010, Various Artists
3: Coco Brothers Live Presents: Stand 2010, Various Artists
4: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans
5: Your Masterpiece, Ashmont Hill
6: More Passion, Juanita Bynum
7: Songs Of Emotional Healing (EP), CeCe Winans
8: Just Love, Brian Courtney Wilson
9: Souled Out, Hezekiah Walker & LFC
10: Love Unstoppable, Fred Hammond
11: All In One, Karen Clark-Sheard
12: Encore, James Fortune & FIYA
13: LIVE: Rain On Us, Earnest Pugh
14: Playlist: The Very Best Of Donnie McClurkin, Donnie McClurkin
15: The Gospel Music Celebration Pt. 1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson, Various Artists
16: The Master Plan, Tamela Mann
17: Memorable Moments, Bishop Paul S. Morton
18: WOW Gospel 2009, Various Artists
19: As We Worship: Live, William McDowell
20: The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III, Kirk Whalum
21: The Law Of Confession, Part I, Donald Lawrence & Co.
22: Won’t It Be Wonderful, James Hall Presents Voices Of Citadel
23: How I Got Over, Vickie Winans
24: Just James, J Moss
25: The Power Of One, Israel Houghton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Houston’s Newest Gospel Sensation – BJ Smith and Nu Destiny

Houston, Tx. — BJ Smith and Nu Destiny, a dynamic family gospel group, has launched a new project entitled “WE SHALL PREVAIL” which will bless the souls of those who seek God’s favor. They are a close knit group of family and friends, who are led by a pioneer in gospel music for many, many years-Mr. BJ Smith. BJ Smith has been playing gospel music for more than 50 years. He started playing the piano when he was 4 years old and the true gift in his story is that he is self taught and he has never been able to read music, but his hands have been blessed and continue to bless others over and over again. Keeping things in the family, each of his son’s (3) plays several instruments and all are songwriters. His daughter is a melodious songstress and songwriter as well. Each of them have contributed a song to the new album and last, but not least, his wife makes her presence known as one of the strong soprano voices in the group as well.
BJ Smith and Nu Destiny have already experienced some early success. They have performed with gospel recording artist LaShaun Pace, as well as, taking first place at the 12TH Annual Texas Gospel Excellence Awards in the New Gospel Group category and 2nd place at the Texas Gospel Announcers Guild in San Antonio in the same category. Taking their ministry to the masses is their main focus on this journey or “new destiny” if you will. They are determined to share their talents with the rest of the world and remind true believers that if you just “BELIEVE” in the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, there is nothing you can’t conquer in your life.

The group has launched a website to keep those interested in joining them when they travel across the city of Houston, the state of Texas and eventually the nation, up to date on their performances and engagements. They have also made it easy for gospel fans to purchase a copy of their album directly from their site via CD baby, Amazon.com and itunes.com. There is also a section for guests to comment on how their music has blessed them in their own personal lives. Don’t let another day go by without you taking some time to check out the next family gospel group to bless the gospel world. You just might be blessed! www.nudestinyrecords.com

About BJ Smith and Nu Destiny
Though we are many members, we are one. We’re a family that has traveled down many paths of this journey called life. There have been many bumps and bruises along the way, but we learned how to trust and have faith in God. On December 5, 2004, we began to embark upon the road that God was leading us down. We were invited to sing at a Christmas musical in Cleveland, Tx. at New Bethel BC. As the spirit began to move, God revealed to us the road to our Nu Destiny. When we began, we were the T.S.C. singers. The name represented each member of the family, but it was not yet what God had in store for us. As we began to think a little deeper about our anointing, and what God has done for each one of us, we all recognized the new dimension that God was taking us to. Now we have all found our true purpose, for we now have a Nu Destiny!

Cnct: Richard A. Smith - First Class Management 832-330-8818 firstclassmgmnt@yahoo.com

1: The Best In Me, Marvin Sapp
2: They That Wait, Fred Hammond Featuring John P. Kee
3: God Favored Me, Hezekiah Walker & LFC Featuring Marvin Sapp & DJ Rogers
4: Rain On Us, Earnest Pugh
5: Resting On His Promise, Youthful Praise Featuring J.J. Hairston
6: I Want To Say Thank You, Lisa Page Brooks Featuring Royal Priesthood
7: Grace, BeBe & CeCe Winans
8: Encore, James Fortune & FIYA
9: All I Need, Brian Courtney Wilson
10: Good News, Vanessa Bell Armstrong
11: He Wants It All, Forever Jones
12: Prayed Up, Karen Clark-Sheard
13: There Is A King In You, Donald Lawrence & Co.
14: The Lifter, Ted Winn
15: Joy Of The Lord, Tamela Mann