Gospel Blue MIC Top 20 Singles for June 2014

“One on One” by Zacardi Cortez tops the June 2014 edition of the Gospel Blue MIC Top 20 Singles Chart for a 3rd month. “Beautiful Day” by Jamie “I Can Only Imagine” by Tamela Man and “My Hope Is In Glory” by Ethan Kent and “I Can Make It” by Bryan Popin complete the Top 5.

Debuting this month are the singles “Say What God Said“ by Jevon Brock & Kingdom Citizens and “Your Destiny” by Kevin Levar & One Sound. “While “A Friend Unfailing “by Stellar Award Winning Phillip Carter & SOV, “l, “Our God” by Micah Stampley, “God Is” by Patrick Dobson “Open the Sky” by Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise, “Lead Me” by Monica Lisa Stevenson  and Shy Da Gifted’s“Hey” help round out the Top 20.

Lastly, the nominations for the 2014 Gospel Blue MIC Achievement Awards are a month away; to view the full lists go to www.indiegospelalliance.com . This year’s awards will be held on July 11, 2014 @ The Mount in Chesapeake, Virginia during the 5th Annual Independent Gospel Artist Conference.

The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Radio Association was set up to form a reputable chart designed for internet and terrestrial radio stations to bring the best in Indie Gospel Music. Participating stations are asked to render its Top 20 Playlist on the 25th of each month. This date ensures that an accurate and timely chart is produced on the second Tuesday of each month.

Gospel Blue M.I.C. Top 20 List for June 2014

1. One on One - Zacardi Cortez

2. Beautiful Day - Jamie Grace

3. I Can Only Imagine – Tamela Man

4. My Hope is in Glory - Ethan Kent

5. I Can Make It - Bryan Popin

6. Follow Thee - James Murphy

7. Until I Pass Out - Uncle Reese

8. Nobody – Alex Holt & Free Worship

9. Our God – Micah Stampley

10. This Praise Is For You - Claude Deuce

11. God Is - Patrick Dobson

12. A Friend Unfailing - Phillip Carter & SOV T

13. Lead Me - Monica Lisa Stevenson

14. I Can’t Live Without You - Derek Dunn

15. Your Destiny – Kevin Levar & One Sound

16. Better – Jessica Reedy

17. Hey - Shy Da Gifted

18. Here Comes Jesus – Darnell Moore

19. Say What God Said - Jevon Brock & Kingdom Citizens

20. Open the Sky - Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise

For more information about the list and awards, email Steve Swann at gospelbluemic@gmail.com.

Details about the 2014 Gospel Blue M.I.C. Awards are revealed

Since its creation the Gospel Blue M.I.C. Awards has been one of the most talked-about events of the year, and this year will certainly be no different. Nebo Media Group is excited to announce details about this year's awards which will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the 5th Annual Independent Gospel Artist Alliance (IGAA) Conference in Chesapeake, VA.

This year's show will be hosted by none other than Atlanta Recording Monica Lisa Stevenson. A past winner and multiple nominee this year, Stevenson is a powerhouse vocalist of the new school Generation who has been blessed to make appearances on BET’s Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel, Atlanta Live TV, Atlanta Gospel Choice Awards, Sweet Auburn Festival, Rhythm of Gospel Awards, Gospel Heritage Praise and Worship Conference and the Full Gospel Conference. She has also been honored to sing with the legendary Caravans, Kathy Taylor, Pastor Shirley Caesar, The Canton Spirituals, The Williams Brothers, Pastor Marvin Sapp and many others.

Nebo Media can also confirm that Charles Clark, Gospel Blue M.I.C. founder and publisher of Brotha Magazine, will be debuting his single "There's A Lifting" during this year's show. Also debuting new music will be 2012 Album of the Year winner Stanley Johnson. Other special guests and performances include Monica Lisa Stevenson, Stellar Award Winners Phillip Carter & SOV, Earl Bynum & the Mount Unity Choir and others.

The Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards are organized by Brothaonline.com/Nebo Media Group and co-sponsored by the IGAA and Independent Showcase.  For showcase availability email Phillip Carter at showcase@indiegospelalliance.com. For more details visit http://www.indiegospelalliance.com/gospel-blue-mic-awards/ or email Ray Pope, Awards co-producer at gbmra@nebopublishing.com.

Brotha Magazine Prepares To Recognize 2012's 40 Under 40

Brotha Magazine Prepares To Recognize 2012's 40 Under 40

As part of its continuing effort to recognize those who are not only giving back as part of their Christian responsibilities but in the community as well, Nebo Publishing and Brotha Magazine are pleased to announce the formation of its 'Brothahood of 40'. This will be a yearly celebration of 40 brothas under the age of 40 that are raising the bar by their example.

"This is not a competition," says Charles Clark, President and Founder of Brotha Magazine. "I see it as a way for our readers to celebrate those brothas whose hard work and dedication may have seemingly gone unnoticed. This is a way for us to shine a spotlight on those who in their professional and Christian lives are reaching for a higher standard."

The nominating process is simple. An email should be sent to forty@brothaonline.com with the name, age, city/state and head shot of the person being considered. The email should also include a paragraph which shares how the nominee is meeting the following criteria: their vision and leadership; innovation and achievement; community impact; growth/development strategy as well as faith based involvement.

The deadline for the nominating process is June 1, 2012, which this year's honorees being announced in the October/November issue of Brotha Magazine. For more information email forty@brothaonline.com.