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Dove Awards: Red Carpet Reaction as CeCe Winans, Anne Wilson Win Big

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It’s Christian music’s biggest night. The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards aired last week, and among the big winners, CeCe Winans taking home Dove Awards for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Believe For It.” 

In her acceptance speech Winans said, “This whole record ‘Believe For It’ is, it’s just amazing what God is doing,” adding she believes there’s a lot to look forward to for the future of Christian music.

Anne Wilson’s hit song “My Jesus” earned her honors for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year and New Artist of the Year. The song was inspired by the tragic loss of her older brother Jacob in an auto accident. “I want to thank my sweet brother in heaven who has inspired me,” she said. “That’s why I do what I do.”

Doe, who was also nominated for New Artist of the Year, took home the prize for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year. She also performed a medley of songs on stage at the Doves including the award-winning song “When I Pray.” 

Doe also scored Gospel Worship Song of the Year for “Breathe,” a tune she wrote and recorded with Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore, and Maverick City Music. Naomi Raine accepted the award saying, “For us, this Breathe project was an intentional move to get together and collaborate with people that didn’t look like everybody else.” The song was written on the heals of racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.

Worship artist Phil Wickham also took home two statues, one for Worship Song of the Year and another for Worship Album of the Year. “I just can’t believe that God would give me a voice beyond the walls of my church to write new prayers for the church to sing,” the award-winning artist said in his acceptance speech. 

The Gospel Music Association also honored Jekalyn Carr for her single “My Portion” which was named traditional gospel song of the year. Carr was shocked saying, “I wasn’t even expecting it. But I guess this is my portion.” 

Carr also performed the award-winning song on the stage the night of the awards. She is just one of many artists CBN News’ Studio 5 caught up with on the red carpet before their names were called. 

“How does it feel to walk yet another red carpet? Does this get old?” we asked. “It does not get old. It’s always great,” Carr said. “I think one of the biggest perks is we get to see our family members. I call them family.” 
 
Maverick City Music has branched out to a Spanish-speaking audience. We caught up with Maverick City Musica. “I think there’s so much goodness and richness and anointing and gifting in the kingdom of God,” said the group, and added they were looking forward to seeing all the talent on display at the awards show.

One of those talents is up-and-coming Christian hip-hop artist, Steven Malcolm. “Tell us about the nomination and how it’s feeling,” we asked Malcolm, who was nominated for Hip-Hop Song of the Year for his song featuring Social Club Misfits. “I remember working in retail. I used to work at Nordstrom, picking up shoes, listening to Social Club Misfits. Now I’m here performing with them. So look at God,” said Malcolm.

The theme of the Dove Awards this year was “Sounds of Heaven”. The star of The Chosen TV show, Jonathan Roumie, was at the show as a presenter and said, “All the people gathered here at the Dove Awards today are celebrating the fact that God is the answer.” 

Matthew West is one of the big names who was nominated for an impressive seven statues. We asked the hitmaker how many times he thought we would hear his name. “I don’t know if we’ll hear my name. You mean as a nominee or a winner?” He added, “I think they told me I have seven nominations, so. But whether I win one or not, I don’t really that doesn’t bother me. I just enjoy coming here to the awards.” 

Dove Award veterans, Selah, echoed that sentiment saying, “It’s a chance to see friends, you know, because all of us are all out touring so much,” adding, “all of us are all doing the same thing just trying to spread the word.”

With touring going on, and a packed schedule, artists like Erica Campbell who hosted the event, says she just takes one thing at a time. “I don’t think He would give it to me if I wasn’t capable of handling it,” she said.

The Dove Awards also introduced us to some new popular sounds in the industry like Blessing Offor, nominated for New Artist of the Year. And then there’s Angie Rose, a female nominated in the male-dominated Hip-Hop category. Rose said, It’s just an honor, really.” She added, “It’s not the easiest thing in the world, but also not the hardest and it’s a blessing to be able to just find something that you love and see people appreciate it.”

Doe, who Studio 5 has featured recently, was nominated for four Dove Awards and that number is a special one for the artist. “Four. So that number is special to me because my family’s first album was nominated for Four Doves.”

The night of the Dove Awards is a dream come true for many artists including Jabari Johnson, but others, like Maranda Curtis, say they did not dream it, “I was obedient.” 

Others are grateful for the opportunity to share their music. Tasha Layton, who was nominated for Song of the Year for “Look What You’ve Done” called it a special night. “I’m so thankful for what God has done in my life,” she said. She added her nominated song is “such a testimony and I feel like people have grabbed onto it as such an anthem. And so I think that’s really special.”

The focus on the 53rd Dove Awards was the Sound of Heaven, and it’s all about the people, according to New Artist of the Year Nominee Jordan St. Cyr. “It’s about the people. If we can kind of keep it there, love on one another, I think we’re going to be all right.”

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MAN DOWN! Photos of Nigerian Gospel Sensation Moses Bliss as he Pops the Question to Instagram Love, Marie Wiseborn

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In a heartwarming turn of events, popular Nigerian gospel musician Moses Bliss has taken a leap of faith by proposing to his girlfriend, Marie Wiseborn. The talented artist and his now-fiancée met through the power of social media, particularly Instagram, where their love story began to unfold.

Moses Bliss, known for his soul-stirring gospel hits, decided to make his personal life a public celebration by sharing the joyous news on his official Instagram account. The post, accompanied by a series of enchanting photos capturing the magical moment, quickly garnered thousands of likes and heartfelt comments from fans and well-wishers alike.

The love story between Moses and Marie began when they connected on Instagram, where Marie, a devoted fan of Moses’s music, reached out to express her admiration for his work. What started as a fan’s appreciation soon blossomed into a deep and meaningful connection between the two.

Their relationship has been a source of inspiration for many, as they openly shared their journey on social media, showcasing the beauty of love that transcends boundaries. From virtual messages to face-to-face meetings, Moses and Marie’s love story unfolded in a way that resonated with fans who found solace and hope in their commitment to each other.

The proposal took place in a romantic setting, with Moses Bliss surprising Marie with a heartfelt declaration of love and a stunning engagement ring. The emotional moment was captured in a series of photos that reflect the pure joy and love shared between the couple.

Fans and fellow musicians flooded social media with congratulatory messages, expressing their excitement and happiness for the couple. Many praised Moses Bliss for his romantic gesture and wished the pair a lifetime of love and happiness.

As the news of Moses Bliss’s proposal continues to make waves on social media, the couple is undoubtedly set to embark on a new chapter of their lives together. Fans eagerly anticipate updates on wedding plans and eagerly await more glimpses into the journey of Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn as they navigate the path to marital bliss.

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Gospel singer dies of heart attack after collapsing on stage

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Thirty-year-old Brazilian Gospel singer Pedro Henrique died Wednesday night, reportedly after he collapsed on stage while in the middle of delivering a performance.

Henrique was performing at a religious event in Brazil when he fell to the ground and became unconscious, according to a TMZ report. 

His record label, Todah Music, reported that Henrique’s cause of death was due to a heart attack.

“There are very difficult situations in life, for which we have no explanation. We just need to understand that the will of God prevails!” Todah Music wrote in a Thursday social media post, according to an Instagram translation. 

The record label described him as a “present husband and super dedicated father.”

“There is no pastor or christian in Brazil who says anything different,” the Instagram post continues, adding that his legacy will live on through his wife and daughter as well as the “many lives that have been and will be reached by Christ through the records of his voice!”

An attendee of the show released video footage of the unexpected moment when the Rio de Janeiro-born musician hit the ground, collapsing in the middle of the live function. 

In the recording, Henrique is singing the song “Vai Ser Tão Lindo” on the edge of the stage. While interacting with the crowd, he suddenly loses his balance and falls backward on the stage. 

People rushed over to help as horrified audience members watched the incident unfold, TMZ reports. Henrique was reportedly taken to a nearby medical clinic, where he was pronounced dead.

With over 1.1 million Instagram followers, Henrique got his start in the music industry by posting singing videos to YouTube, according to Parade. He released his first album, Grande é o Senhor, in 2017. He became known for a “message of optimism and positivity.”

“Pedro Henrique’s music reflects his steadfast faith and dedication to using music to communicate positivism. His love of music crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries,” the music analytics website Viberate notes.

“Pedro Henrique has developed a distinctive sound that combines modern Christian music with traditional Brazilian rhythms, drawing inspiration from his religion. Heartfelt lyrics, strong voice, and deep melodies are the hallmarks of his music, which has found a following among listeners in Brazil and beyond.”

The analytics site recognized Henrique for his involvement in the “religious music scene” because many have “benefited from [his] contributions, and his music has had a profound impact on many people’s lives all across the world.”  

“Pedro Henrique’s music is a source of hope and inspiration for individuals looking to develop a stronger relationship with their faith thanks to his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. He is a living example of the unifying power of music as he continues to inspire and motivate audiences through his music,” Viberate added. 

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UNGODLY DRESSING! MPs bash ‘excessive nudity’ at Cindy-Sheebah music battle

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Uganda MPs have expressed concern at the “excessive nudity” that was exhibited during the music concert of two female artists; Sheeba Karungi and Cinderella Sanyu, describing the stage dress code as ungodly and un-African.

They are now demanding the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to offer guidance to Uganda before the whole nation sinks into ‘immorality’.

Nsaba Buturo (Bufumbira East), said the dress code among artists could be the reason why many artists after leaving the stage, they tend to disappear in oblivion, saying many are investing in nudity instead of contributing positively to the protection & promotion of Uganda’s values.

“Our artists should promote our side of life, our artists should be champions of what is good in our society, our artists should be fountain of honour when it comes to defending interests of this nation but the types we have don’t measure at all,” Buturo said.

He added, “You are coming on stage dressed in totally un-african way and you think that is right & our people are being misled. So, we want to appeal to our artists, that the God-given gift they have, should be used to promote interests of this nation.”

Peggy Wako (National Female Elderly Rep) on her part asked artists to carry themselves with grace other than disgrace arguing that music is form of employment for our young generation and also acts as recreation for people to relax & brush off stress and shouldn’t be used as platform for nudity.

“These are people who should be performing for the public. They are public figures, so they should mind the way they present themselves in the way they dress up. They should mind their language, they should mind the way they act, let them be graceful but not a disgraceful,” Wako said.

Charles One (Gulu East) accused Ugandan artists of being drug addicts, saying the substance abuse has hampered them from exploring their role as teachers, philosophers & visionaries

“In my religion, only one thing that is exposed, that is the blessed sacrament. But today, we see young ladies, dress themselves half naked, the breasts are outside pointing like the lord be with you. Their knickers are outside, equally with men, they call it damage they are damaging their reputation, damaging their names and future generation. Only one thing should be exposed, the blessed sacrament, but not the breasts,” said Onen.

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