Soulful singer, Yolanda Adams, will take time from her nationally syndicated show to co-host the American Music Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. The former teacher and minister is scheduled to co-host with the legendary Dionne Warwick.
Soulful singer, Yolanda Adams, will take time from her nationally syndicated show to co-host the American Music Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. The former teacher and minister is scheduled to co-host with the legendary Dionne Warwick. Other gospel artists preparing to participate in the historic occasion are Bishop Charles Blake, Kim Burrell, Hezekiah Walker and Shirley Murdock, just to name a few. Although they are not scheduled to perform at the American Music Ball, the singers will be spreading the word in song during the many inaugural festivities to occur during the four-day weekend leading up to Jan. 20. The event is free and will be held on January 17.
Happy belated b-day to Annette “Queenie” Lenox who recently celebrated her 50th birthday at her home church, Greater Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ. Lenox sang with Edwin Hawkins, Bishop Walter Hawkins, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and Donnie McClurkin. Helping Lenox celebrate will be Kim McFarland, Mike Manson, Richard Gibbs, Angie Spivey, Deandre Patterson and WVON-AM and Special Events Manager Pam Morris.
Speaking of festivities, Jessy Dixon had a musical dinner bash on New Year’s Day at his south suburban estate, which was once featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Dixon is a staple on the Gaiters Television Specials, TBN and overseas. Michelle McKinney Hammond, Pam Morris, Rev T.L. Barrett, Darius and Deborah Brooks, Dr. Albertina Walker and yours truly were among the many invited guests.
Congratulations to Donald Lawrence, gospel singer and CEO of Quiet Water Entertainment Group, whose artist, The Murrills, were nominated for two Stellar Awards and a Grammy Award. The close-knit family group is long time friends of Lawrence that recorded with his choir, The Tri-City Singers, which recently retired.
Congratulations to Pastor Charles and Dr. Tara Jenkins of Fellowship Baptist Church. Their first and only son, Charles Jenkins III, was born on Christmas Day at 9:57 a.m. weighing in at 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Effie Rolfe is a radio personality and the religion entertainment columnist for the Chicago Defender. Email her at effie@theinspirationalcafe.com.
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