10 Finalists Chosen in Season Premiere of "Gospel Dream"
American Idol-style talent search series Gospel Dream had a little bit of everything: rousing performance highs, disappointing performance lows; tears of joy, tears of sorrow; judges praise, judges criticism; contestants moving on, contestants going home; drama, comedy and much more. (Viewers can catch special encores of the season premiere episode Sat. June 27 (8:00 P.M., 1:00 A.M.) and Sunday, June 28 (8:00 P.M., 11:00 P.M.) on GMC. All times eastern.

The judges deciding the fate of the contestants are: Michelle Williams from the GRAMMY- winning group Destinys Child; One of Gospel musics most prolific talents, J. Moss; and one of the music industry's most respected executives, Mitchell Solarek. Kimberley Locke, the first American Idol alumnae to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts with a non-Idol single, serves as co-host along with Mike Kasem (MTVs Top 20 Video Countdown American Top 10). In addition, two major musical artists will serve as surprise coaches during the season. The theme for the Gospel Dreams fourth season: The Greatest Inspirational Songs of All Time.

 Gospel Stars Celebrate the First African-American President
All-Star Project Features Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton and Others, will release "A Gospel Tribute to President Obama" on June 9, 2009. The collection embodies a message of hope, inspiration and faith.

Malaco Records Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal with BeBe and CeCe Winans
Malaco Music Group announced the signing of Gospel/R&B music superstars BeBe and CeCe Winans to an exclusive distribution deal for B & C Records, their first joint record label venture. With Malaco Records, a legendary southern R&B and Gospel label as their new distribution partner, the brother and sister music duo has launched their new label with the release of the single, "Close to You," currently at radio. "Close to You" is the first from BeBe and CeCe's upcoming CD, due in stores late September.

COKO Returns With All New Album "The Winner In Me"
In Stores July 1TH Includes Smash Hit Single "WAIT"  Coko returns with her sophomore gospel effort, THE WINNER IN ME, out on Light Records this July. The seasoned veteran retains her signature vocals and her deeply rooted anointing on the new body of work, that is chock full of amazing music.

Jonathan Butler Releases New Worship Collection, "Falling In Love With Jesus: Best Of Worship"

Los Angeles, CA- Just in time to celebrate Black Music Month in June, Jazz and Gospel great Jonathan Butler releases a brand new collection on June 2, entitled Falling In Love With Jesus: Best of Worship, spanning the greatest praise and worship songs of his career.