The chart-topping, vocal-clobbering Le’Andria Johnson releases her second project, The Evolution of Le’Andria Johnson, on February 14, 2012.

It’s another EP– 7 tracks including “Leap Into My Destiny.” Production credits go to Grammy-winning Raphael Saadiq and Eric Dawkins. Check out the album cover and track listing below!

And pre-order right here, right now.

1. It’s Gonna Be Alright
2. He Was There
3. Let It Go
4. Sooner Or Later
5. He First Loved Me feat. Michael Johnson
6. I Shall Leap
7. Overtaken

You grabbin’ it???

They’re baaaaaack!

Auditions for season 5 of BET’s hit gospel competition, Sunday Best, have been scheduled and are going down soon!

Saturday, March 24
Dallas, TX

Saturday, March 31
Washington, D.C.

Saturday, April 14
Atlanta, GA

Saturday, April 21
TBD

Check back here and at BET’s site for updates!

Word has it that Latice Crawford, runner-up of Season 2 of BET’s Sunday Best, has signed a recording contract with Verity.

I’m glad she found a label home. Her Sunday Best-mates, winner Y’Anna Crawley and runner-up Jessica Reedy, have done quite well for themselves. Latice’s voice was always dope, too… I’m excited to hear the tunes.

Congrats, Latice!

Whatd’ya say? You looking forward to it???

This Christmas season, gospel artists are dropping Christmas singles left and right.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the must-have Christmas singles that you can download for just $.99. That makes for a happy holiday.

1. “Christmas Worship Medley” by Janice Gaines
This one is particularly dear to my heart, so it goes first. She’s my wife, but she’s also an incredible vocalist. This tune highlights her awesome range and heart for worship. I promise you’ll love it.

2. “Silent Night” by Crystal Aikin
Been missing her? Us too. She doesn’t disappoint on this tastefully acoustic-vibed classic holiday song. It’ll tide us over for now.

3. “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” by Le’Andria Johnson
The raspy, powerhouse voice of this Sunday Best winner is well supported by this jazzy arrangement. She owns it.

4. “Donnie’s Christmas Songs” by Donnie McClurkin
This is a medley of some of his favorite holiday tunes. It’s upbeat and soaring, and makes you feel like you’ve had a good ol’ Christmas in just over 3 minutes. 

5. “God Bless Us, Every One” by Crystal City, Inc.
This Nashville-based production team is comprised of brother duo Dwan Hill and Marcus Hill. They’ve released a FREE Christmas EP to demonstrate their gifts and to wish you a happy holiday. Great musicianship– get it!

6. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Melinda Watts
We’ve been eager to hear more from this dynamic vocalist and she doesn’t disappoint. Sale proceeds will benefit at-risk girls through her nonprofit org, the Dream Girlz Gathering Foundation.

7. “Angels We Have Heard On High” by Committed
The a capella winners of last season’s The Sing-Off on NBC are precisely the type of artist you want Christmas music from. And this tracks proves why.

Which ones do you have?  Which ones are you grabbing?

December 6th means new music, folks!

Sunday Best winner Amber Bullock’s debut album, titled Thank You, is in stores today.

Even more, labelmate Le’Andria Johnson returns with another project, Christmas Best, in time for the holiday season.

Check ‘em out and buy ‘em–

Amber Bullock

Le’Andria Johnson

TODAY! TODAY! TODAY!

Tune in to 106 & Park on BET today to catch the freshly Grammy-nominated Le’Andria Johnson on-air.

106 & Park airs from 6pm-8pm ET.

Hey folks, don’t forget to tune-in to the 2011 Soul Train Awards this Sunday, November 27th, at 9pm ET/8pm CST, on Centric or BET.

The program, taped in Atlanta last Thursday, was hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, and paid tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire and Gladys Knight.

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It’s been publicized that Mary Mary’s “Walking” took home the award for ‘Best Gospel Song,’ and sang “Midnight Train to Georgia” in tribute to Gladys Knight. You don’t wanna miss it!

Make sure you tune-in to the Black Girls Rock awards program on BET this Sunday, November 6th, at 8pm ET/7pm CST.

Shirley Caesar was among the honorees at the annual awards event of Black Girls Rock, a nonprofit organization that seeks to promote the arts for young women of color. Sibling duo Mary Mary performed, as did mainstream artists like Mary J Blige, Melanie Fiona, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.

On October 15th, Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King hosted the awards show at the Bronx’s Paradise Theater. This year marks the second annual telecast of the star-studded program on BET.

To learn more about Black Girls Rock, visit http://blackgirlsrockinc.com.

Amber Bullock, the most recent winner of BET’s Sunday Best, will release her debut album, an EP titled Thank You, on December 6, 2011.

The project, produced by Eric Dawkins, will feature studio recordings of the songs that she performed on Sunday Best.

The first single is the title track, her remake of the Walter Hawkins classic “Thank You.” Also, expect to see Kurt Carr’s “For Every Mountain,” J. Moss’ “We Must Praise,” Dorinda Clark Cole’s “If It Had Not Been For the Lord,” Chris Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God,” the Negro spiritual “A City Called Heaven,” and Karen Clark Sheard’s “Secret Place.”

Don’t forget– Amber is also joining Kirk Franklin’s Fearless Tour as special guest artist. She’ll have her own 15-minute set and be featured with Kirk. Click here for more info on the tour.

*switching from reporting to blogging*

An EP of the Sunday Best songs?!

I want some new music from Amber.

But, I cannot lie– it makes great business sense. Music World Gospel has got a Sunday Best business model going. Cookie-cutter? Yes. Successful? Double yes. Just look at Le’Andria Johnson’s sales…

You buying it???

Don’t forget– Mali Music will appear on BET’s 106 & Park TODAY at 6pm ET. Tune in!