What’s up people? It’s been more than a minute and if you get The Belle Report,
YOU KNOW, we have been busy.
We have grown by serious leaps and some serious bounds
and we thank God for it all. The responsibility to keep it all on point has also
been somewhat of a challenge, but gradually we are pulling it all together.
The
on-line daily news report…The Belle Report, is now sending reports out to readers
in not only the US, but also readers in South Africa, Ghana, England, Germany, Spain,
Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and many other places where God is blessing our ministry.
Our P.R. Company has also grown as well. LaBelle & Associates is now working
with a number of artists and companies, and thought it would be a good idea to pull
many of our advertisers and clients under one roof. In doing so, we came up with
the On-Line Publicist concept. This way we would be able to help many of our advertisers,
in addition to the many artists and companies that we work with and promote
them on our own marketing and promotional vehicles. That makes a big difference!
Needless to say, but we have had much success with that venture as well. Some of
our many clients have included and include Verity Records, Sony Records, Tyscot
Records, Malaco Records, Emtro Records, Wash Entertainment, Gospel Complex, Verizon,
Gospel Music Workshop of America, J Moss, Dr. Bobby Jones,
Max Siegel, Vickie Winans, Johnny Sanders, Canton Jones, Christopher Lewis, Troy
Sneed, Tomeka Holyfield, God’s Image, Melvin Williams, Tony Terry, William Murphy,
A7, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Music World, The city of Richmond, VA and many others.
As a result, we have many many many happy clients.
To further grow our audience
and reach new readers, we have inked a deal with Rejoice Musical Soul Food, which
now airs The Belle Report radio show every Thursday at 4:30p.m. This will now allow us to reach 43 additional markets across the country as we continue to reach the
masses around the world.
In addition to that, we are also using the internet outside
of our own website.
We are now doing live on location reports with The Belle Report
–Live, and airing them on U-Tube. Actually they are more like one on one interview’s
with artists in various locations around the country and allows our readers and
viewers to see the ‘real side of the artists’. So far we have interviewed J Moss,
Tye Tribbett, Earl Bynum, Regina Belle, Ju Joyner, Blessed, Marvin Winans, Jr.,
and the list is growing.
To view the interviews, just sign up for The Belle Report,
and look for it every Thursday and Friday. The response has been simply incredible.
In the meantime, please know that all is well. Mojo is doing great (my dog) and
we are excited about many more things that God has lined up for us.
Now go on and have a great day and do something for you today! Believe it or not, if you turned your phone off for a few hours, lets say, on a Saturday morning, the sun would still rise and the day would still move forward. Take care of you! No one else can do it better!
Moments during past retreats with Tye Tribbett and a growing younger audience
Las Vegas, NV -- Don’t miss
an in-depth discussion on the “State
of Gospel Music” at the upcoming, International Gospel Industry
Retreat. Slated for taping on Tuesday, November 11, 2008,12noon
at the MGM Grand Resort and Spa, Industry leaders will address questions such as,
“Is Black America Loosing Ownership of Gospel Music, the Music They Created?” and
“The Impact of the Internet on Gospel music, Gospel Recording Companies and Gospel
Radio.”
Special guest panelists include: EMI Records, Larry Blackwell, Gospel Music
Channel’s Alvin Williams, Zomba Music’s James “Jazzy” Jordan, Tyscot Record’s Bryant
Scott and other music executives.
This highly anticipated discussion will be co-moderated
by Dr. Bobby Jones
and Sheilah Belle, aka “The Belle, for airing on BET-J Television
Network. This series of talk shows is entitled, Let’s Talk Church”.
The Belle and Dr. Bobby Jones
Additionally, The Black Entertainment Television Jazz
Network will work in conjunction with the Word Television Network, SGN, The Light
Radio Network, The Belle Report, Black Gospel Promo and Gospelfruits, to serve the
Gospel Industry's promotional and marketing needs.
Several National Recording Artists
such as, Kim Burrell, Vickie Winans, Queen Albertina Walker, Pastor Shirley Caesar,
Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Beverly Crawford,
Damita Haddon, Tamala Mann, Martha Munizzi, Regina Belle, Dottie Peoples and many
others will headline the "WOMAN OF GOSPEL" Tuesday night.
Deitrick Haddon, Kurt
Carr, Tye Tribbett, Byron Cage, V Michael McKay, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, Melvin
Williams, A7, Jonathan Nelson, Ricky Dilliard, Darius Brooks and others will headline
the "MEN OF GOSPEL" Wednesday night.
Look for these shows to start airing on BETJ,
January, 2009.
Tribune Broadcasting has cut a deal with CBS Television
Distribution for a fall 2009 daytime talker to be hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Strip is being developed by producer Jay McGraw, who is exec producer of CBS TV
Distribution's fledging daytime strip "The Doctors."
Pact gives the show a station home in all of Tribune's 19 markets, including the
key markets of
New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. CBS TV Distribution has yet formally
to green light the show for next year, but the Tribune deal goes a long way toward
pushing it to the finish line.
Jakes is an author and well-traveled motivational speaker who heads the Dallas-based
mega-church Potter's House.
Indian Land, SC -- INSP - The Inspiration
Network, the fastest-growing inspirational network in the U.S., today announced
that international ministry leader Bishop Noel Jones has been added to the network.
Bishop Jones' 'Fresh Oil' broadcasts feature the unique preaching and teaching style
that has made him a trusted source for spiritual guidance to millions across the
world. His program will air on INSP on Fridays at 6:30AM EST.
'Adding Bishop Noel Jones to INSP's lineup is a great programming addition for our
cable and satellite viewers,' said Marc Favaro, Senior Vice President, Network Sales
for INSP's parent company The Inspiration Networks. 'He is one of the most respected
ministry leaders of our time and has amassed a solid following not only in the U.S.,
but internationally as well. I'm sure that our viewers will benefit from the wealth
of knowledge and insight he delivers each week.'
Bishop Jones pastors the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, CA (by Los Angeles).
Since his installment as pastor in June 1994, the membership has grown from approximately
3,300 people to over 17,000. The organization is actively involved in serving the
community, with outreach efforts that include rehabilitative programs, ministries
for the deaf, and programs for artists, singles, the incarcerated, youth, and young
adults.
Bishop Jones' intellectual, scriptural approach and intense oratorical style impacts
people from all walks of life and has encouraged the faith of people across the
globe from Seattle to Miami, from London to Africa. Many hail his method as 'being
practical, yet powerful' while also penetrating the hardest of hearts, captivating
the attention of the restless and convincing the confused that God is able to save
anybody.
Bishop Jones serves as a columnist for one of the nation's premier Gospel publications,
Gospel Today Magazine, and also is a frequent guest on a number of shows and has
appeared as a panelist on both CNN and NPR. His many achievements include being
honored by the Mayor of Syracuse, NY for aiding in the establishment of a city-wide
Crusade Day, a multi-cultural, non-denominational conference encouraging the participation
of all Syracuse and Central New York residents. For more information about Bishop
Noel Jones visit www.noeljones.org.
INSP is available in more than 55 million U.S. households via more than 2,400 cable
systems and on DIRECTV channel 364 and DISH Network channel 259. Viewers can check
their program guides for channel line-up information. Visit www.insp.com for a complete
list of INSP programs.
What
happens when you search the body of Christ for worshippers who in their role as
worship leaders write songs that come straight from their spirits, experiences and
intercession?
PureWorship, the first of a CD series featuring worship leaders from various churches
most of whom are seeking God and not necessarily fame. Being well aware that there
are worship leaders every Sunday who seek the face of God for songs for their congregations,
CeCe Winans Nashville based PureSprings Gospel felt some of those songs would be
a blessing to the Kingdom as a whole.
Over 1000 songs were submitted and the ones that made the cut, make up the collection
of songs on the CD, which also includes a bonus medley of familiar worship music
that will surely usher you into the presence of God. After the psalmists were selected,
an intimate recording captured each song in its purest essence at a recording in
Nashville that represents a genuine and cross cultural experience. On October 28th
prepare your hearts for PureWorship.
Check out TBN.org archive show dated 10/13 or click this link to experience
PureWorship live http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialCeCeWinans
Atlanta, GA -- Katco Music
Group and Tyscot Records are elated to announce the release of the new album by
Kathy Taylor (formerly known as Kathy Taylor-Brown) due in stores & online January
27, 2009.
No stranger to the music business, Kathy began her recording career as a soloist
with the legendary James Cleveland’s Gospel Music of America and The Mass Choir.
She also received a Stellar Award nomination for her 1999 CD, Taylordmade.
The greatly anticipated 2 CD Set, KATHY TAYLOR LIVE: THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE contains
the lead single “Oh How Precious”, which is already garnering national radio airplay
and is #23* on the R&R Gospel Radio Chart. The project also features the legendary
Dorothy Norwood on the timeless classic “God Specializes”. The two join together
on the Reprise with a very special duet between the two Gospel powerhouses.
‘Live: The Worship Experience’ is already being dubbed as an amazing collection
of songs which are designed to usher the listeners into the presence of the Living
God.
Kathy’s musical gifts have brought her before both national and world leader such
as Queen Elizabeth II and former President Bill Clinton.
The Houston native currently serves as Music at Windsor Village United Methodist
Church in her hometown. She is currently preparing to accompany renowned singer,
Bryon Cage on the ‘Live At The Apollo tour”.
*Gospel Search of America 2008 featuring
Trin-i-tee 5:7, Darwin Hobbs, and Mona Moore. Hosted by Gerard Henry as seen on
BET’s Lift Every Voice. Call 214-295-5531. October 10 -11, 2008.
*EMI has several focused releases, including Kierra Sheard, Bold
Right Life, October 2008. Heather Headley debuts with her introduction to Gospel/Christian
Community, November 2008. Smokie Norful, records live October 23, 2008 in Memphis,
TN. Release date, early 2009! Vanessa Bell Armstrong, new release, March 2009, produced
by Donald Lawrence.
*The Missouri Gospel Announcers Guild Annual Celebration –St. Louis,
Hilton Hotel, Oct. 31st –Nov. 1st, 2008. For details, call Chuck Spearman at 314-436-7424
or e-mail Chuckspearman1@aol.com
*Gospel Superfest - Atlanta, GA, November 1, 2008 (Tickets on sale
at ticketmaster)
*The Belle’s Birthday, Friday, November 7, 2008…The
World may stop revolving for a minute. So prepare! (smile)!
*The Gospel Artist International Retreat -MGM Hotel – November
10 -12, 2008
*Gospel Music Workshop of America Board Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama,
March 2009
*North Carolina Gospel Announcer Guild Annual Convention, Greensboro,
NC, May, 2009. For more information Arvetra Jones at (910)988-4614 or e-mail Arvetrajr1@aol.com
*I Hear Music in the Air – Cincinnati, Ohio, June 26, 27, 28, 2009
*Soul Saturday at Kings Dominion with Phat Thomi, The Belle and
Dominique Stroman, May 2, 2009
*Gospel Music Workshop of America Annual Convention, Cincinnati,
Ohio, July, 2009
*4th Annual HP Virginia Gospel Showcase,
Suffolk, VA, July, 24 & 25th, 2009
While we have been on the road, here are some of the people we have caught up with! It’s been fun, but there is so much more to do and cover. Keep your sister in prayer.
Jennifer Hudson and The Belle
Ju Joyner, Earl Bynum, The Belle and
Bryant Scott
DeWayne Woods, The Belle and
VaShawn Mitchell
Blessed and The Belle
Owner and CEO of Rejoice Musical Soul Food Mike Chandler and
N.C. Gospel Announcers Guild President
Arvetra Jones
The Belle Steve Harvey and The Belle’s cousin Anita Mallory