(Hamilton, AL) - October 5, 2011 - Eddie James knows how to bring the people of God into His presence. The dynamic singer and songwriter and the founder of the renowned Phoenix Mass Choir has been on a roll lately. The artist, who’s known for writing riveting and God-directed praise and worship songs, is also the owner of Fresh Wine Records. His fans have been supporting his releases on the label catapulting him to the national charts.

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Artist Preps For Twin’s Live Recording In Orlando

Alessi, co-pastor of Metro Life Church in Miami, FL, is thrilled about the debut and its charting. “I can’t believe how God is already showering favor on my latest project, Pressing On”, says the psalmist. The CD contains powerful praise tracks and heart-wrenching worship songs. Tunes like the gospel-tinged “I’ll Come Running/Have Your Way In Me” and the original “I Surrender All” will touch hearts. Fans will also enjoy the acoustic-driven title tune, “Pressing On” and the rock-edged “More Than Conquerors” featuring Munizzi. Other great songs include the memorable “I Will Bless The Lord” and the inspirational “All The Doors”.

The CD isn’t just a wonderful collection of spirited music from this Dove Award nominee, but after witnessing her husband, Steve, have a near-death experience, she’s learned to declare - no matter what happens - that she will indeed “press on”. The project is released on Munizzi’s Miami Life Sounds label and is distributed nationally through New Day Distributors.

Having promoted the new project in New York City, Philadelphia, and Dallas, Alessi will be joining Martha near Orlando at her sister’s upcoming “Make It Loud” live recording on October 22, 2010 at 7:00PM EST to be held at City of Life Church (2874 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 32744 - 407.834.5620). Other guests include Jonathan Stockstill, Michael Gungor and William McDowell. For more information on Mary Alessi, log on to www.MaryAlessi.com.

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August 20, 2010

LIGHT RECORDS’ RECORDING ARTIST, JJ HAIRSTON AND YOUTHFUL PRAISE RECEIVE NINE FIRST- ROUND STELLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS

Virginia Beach, VA August 20, 2010 - With a chart topping album that has saturated Billboard for over 40 weeks, Light Records’ recording artist, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise continue to make tremendous strides in the Gospel music industry with their thought-provoking single, Resting On His Promise. This dynamic group of vocalists has emerged with nine Stellar Award nominations in the first round that include Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, CD of the Year, Choir of the Year, Producer of the Year,, Contemporary CD of the Year, Contemporary Choir of the Year, Recorded Music Packaging of the Year and Praise and Worship CD of the Year.

Having most recently participated as a judge on the Verizon How Sweet The Sound, an annually held national choir competition, Hairston and Youthful Praise continue to receive rave reviews for their breath-taking performances, energetic styles and heartfelt messages.

Released September 1, 2009, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise’s most recent collection, “Resting On His Promise,” has been hailed as a refreshing anthem for today’s tough times and has remained a top contender at Billboard with their current hit single, “Lord You’re Mighty.”

More information on JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise can be found at www.youthfulpraise.org and www.facebook.com/Youthful.Praise.

Contact Information:
Quwania J., Publicist
TSF Marketing & Media
347.878.8736
Publicity@thesonshinefaktory.com

*Since the July release of Earnest Pugh’s latest CD “Earnest Pugh LIVE: Rain on U,” Pugh has been busy on the promotion trail.

But last weekend he joined a host of fellow artists and friends in the Washington, D.C. area to celebrate his birthday.

Recently interviewed in Jet and Sister 2 Sister magazines, Pugh’s latest disk features Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Richard Smallwood and debuted at #2 on Billboard.

The single “Rain on Us” just recently broke into the Top Ten at Radio and is still rising.

Future events for Pugh include the Gospel Super Fest in Cincinnati; the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, where he is nominated in two categories; and the Gospel Music Channel’s award ceremony in Atlanta, where he is nominated for “Praise and Worship Video of the Year.” Pugh’s “Ask for the Rain Tour” will start in spring 2010.

Fred Hammond’s upcoming release Love Unstoppable is on its way to becoming another hit for the celebrated architect of urban praise and worship before it’s official Sept. 29th release.

This week, “They That Wait” officially becomes a Top-10 radio hit, reaching the #9 spot with a bullet.  Additionally, the CD is #10 on iTunes’ Christian/Gospel album chart.

Due out this week on the Verity Gospel Music label, Hammond’s latest CD is lyrically rich and sonically brilliant with musical textures that incorporate driving bass lines, R&B rhythms and jazz stylings.

The first single, “They That Wait” featuring John P. Kee, has been a radio favorite all summer and shows no signs of slowing down.  The CD also includes the gems “Find No Fault”, “Lord How I Love You” and, what Hammond calls his personal testimony, “Lost in You Again.”

Having gained critical acclaim in the early 80’s as a founding member of Gospel’s famed ensemble Commissioned, Fred Hammond created a new sound in the genre that distinguished him as the “Architect of Urban Praise and Worship.”  Now nearly thirty years later, he continues to be the leader of the pack.