Nashville, TN (December 17, 2019) – On December 16^th, GRAMMY® nominee, Billboard Music Award and NAACP Image Award winning artist, Koryn Hawthorne, was presented with a gold plaque commemorating her #1 smash hit “Won’t He Do It” being RIAA-Certified Gold^® by her record label, RCA Inspiration. The chart-dominating single placed #2 on Billboard’s Decade-End Hot Gospel Songs chart, #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart for 41 weeks, the Gospel Airplay chart for 19 weeks, and the Gospel Digital Songs Sales chart for 22 weeks. Additionally, Hawthorne set a new record with “Won’t He Do It” earlier in 2019 becoming the female Gospel artist with the longest rein at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart upon the song’s 26^th week in the top spot. RCAI presented Hawthorne with the gold plaque at their office in Franklin, TN.

Hawthorne first burst onto the world stage as a top-four finalist on NBC’s The Voice. She went on to release her debut album, Unstoppable in 2018. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and garnered over 1.2 million streams in its first week of release. In addition to winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Album and a Billboard Music Award for Top Gospel Song in 2019, Hawthorne garnered a GMA Dove Award for Top Gospel Song and a Stellar Award for Music Video of the Year in 2019. Also, “Speak The Name,” another single from Unstoppable featuring Natalie Grant, is nominated for a Best Gospel Performance / Song for the 62^nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

Grateful for the reception that “Won’t He Do It” and Unstoppable have received, Hawthorne says,

“It is motivating to see all the hard work pay off and it makes me excited to see what more is to come, especially since this was my first single. I’ve always dreamed of this, and now it’s finally happening!”

For more information on Koryn Hawthorne, also visit:

Instagram: @korynhawthorne

 Twitter: @korynhawthorne

Website: www.korynhawthorne.com

Facebook: Koryn Hawthorne

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Nashville, TN (January 21, 2020) – Today, the nominations for the 35^th Annual Stellar Awards were announced and RCA Inspiration,one of the top record labels in gospel and inspirational music, received 34 nominations.

RCAI artists Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Kurt Carr, Le’Andria Johnson, William Murphy and Kierra Sheard are recognized in 20 different categories including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year. Also, RCAI’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Phil Thornton and Vice President of Artist Development, Ron Hill received Producer of the Year nods. And the Stellars will be co-hosted by RCA Inspiration artist, Koryn Hawthorne, and Jonathan McReynolds.

About RCAI’s nominations Thornton says, “Our artists work year round to inspire and uplift people through their music and to be the very best at what they do. I’m elated and excited that their efforts are recognized by the Stellars!” About his own nomination for Producer of the Year, he adds, “I’m extremely humbled”.

The Stellar Awards, which are the most prestigious awards in Gospel music, will take place on March 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV.

RCA Inspiration’s 2020 Stellar Awards Nominations (listed by artist / executive):

Kirk Franklin

Artist of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Song of the Year (“Love Theory”)

Male Vocalist of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Album of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Producer of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Contemporary Album of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Urban / Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year (“Love Theory”)

Music Video of the Year (“Love Theory”)

Donald Lawrence

Artist of the Year (Goshen)

Song of the Year (“Deliver Me: This is My Exodus”)

Album of the Year (Goshen)

Choir of the Year (Donald Lawrence presents the Tri-City Singers; Goshen)

Producer of the Year (Goshen)

Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year (Goshen)

Contemporary Album of the Year (Goshen)

Urban / Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year (“Deliver Me: This Is My Exodus”)

Contemporary Choir of the Year (Donald Lawrence presents the Tri-City Singers; Goshen)

Kurt Carr

Duo / Chorus Group of the Year (Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers; Bless Somebody Else)

Traditional Duo / Chorus Group of the Year (Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers; Bless Somebody Else)

Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year (Bless Somebody Else)

Traditional Album of the Year (Bless Somebody Else)

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year (Bless Somebody Else)

Le’Andria Johnson

Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year (Goshen)

Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year (Goshen)

William Murphy

Male Vocalist of the Year (Settle Here)

Producer of the Year (Settle Here)

Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year (Settle Here)

Praise and Worship Album of the Year(Settle Here)

Kierra Sheard

Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year (“Don’t Judge Me”)

Ron Hill

Producer of the Year (LONG LIVE LOVE)

Phil Thornton

Producer of the Year (Goshen, LONG LIVE LOVE, Settle Here)

For more information on RCA Inspiration, visit:

Website:http://rcainspiration.com/

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/RCAInspiration

Instagram:       @RCAInspiration

Twitter :           @RCAInspiration

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Nashville, TN (January 27, 2020) – RCA Inspiration, one of the premiere record labels in gospel and inspirational music, congratulates Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), who celebrated a double win at the 62^nd Annual GRAMMY^® Awards. Winning Best Gospel Performance/Song for his #1 hit “Love Theory” and Best Gospel Album for his #1 album LONG LIVE LOVE, the prolific Gospel icon/songwriter/producer marked his fifteenth and sixteenth GRAMMY^® Awards of his career, which honor the 2019 release of his thirteenth studio album and its smash hit single. Franklin also performed on the GRAMMY^® Awards’ tribute to Nipsey Hussle, which aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, collaborating with DJ Khaled, John Legend, YG, Meek Mill, and Roddy Ricch, in honoring the memory of the late rapper and activist. 

Phil Thornton, SVP and General Manager or RCA Inspiration says, “Congratulations to Kirk for his GRAMMY^® wins honoring his outstanding work this past year! It’s always an incredible experience to see Kirk performing live on stage.”

For more information on RCA Inspiration, visit:

Website:          http://rcainspiration.com/  

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/RCAInspiration

Instagram:       @RCAInspiration

Twitter :           @RCAInspiration

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Nashville, TN (February 21, 2020) – Gospel icon Kurt Carr releases the official music video for his star-studded hit single “Bless Somebody Else,” available now. Following its premiere on BET Gospel, the video from the legendary maestro continues to showcase his musical influence and share the message of encouragement and showing love in blessing others. Fueled by his opening line “When we use our lives to bless others, it makes the world a better place” – Kurt Carr brings together The Kurt Carr Singers and a star lineup of inspirational and R&B powerhouses.

Blessing his song with their own vocal harmonies, the multi-generational powerful talents gracing the “Bless Somebody Else” video include beloved icons to new gospel sensations, with Erica Campbell, Faith Evans, Fred Hammond, Jekalyn Carr, John P. Kee, Keke Wyatt, Miles Caton, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Roosevelt Griffin, Smokie Norful, Wess Morgan, and Yolanda Adams. The upbeat track is the featured title from Bless Somebody Else (Kurt Carr Gospel/RCA Inspiration) – the latest hit album from the prolific two-time GRAMMY^® nominated, trailblazing artist, songwriter, and producer, which is available now.

KURT CARR: BLESS SOMEBODY ELSE [Official Music Video]

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To connect with Kurt Carr, visit:

Twitter @TheKurtCarr

Facebook: /TheKurtCarr

Instagram: @TheKurtCarr

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Nashville, TN (February 24, 2020) – RCA Inspiration, one of the premiere record labels in gospel and inspirational music, celebrates Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), who garnered his latest NAACP Image Award win at this year’s 51^st NAACP Image Awards. Franklin won in the category of Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song (Traditional or Contemporary) for his #1 smash hit “Love Theory.” Featured off his thirteenth studio album LONG LIVE LOVE, the Image Award continues a winning streak for the revered Gospel superstar, songwriter, and producer, who won two GRAMMY^® Awards last month for “Love Theory” and LONG LIVE LOVE. 

Phil Thornton, SVP and General Manager or RCA Inspiration says, “Congratulations to Kirk for his latest win at the Image Awards! It’s an honor that his music continues to reach so many, and be recognized by the NAACP.”

For more information on RCA Inspiration, visit:

Website:          http://rcainspiration.com/  

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/RCAInspiration

Instagram:       @RCAInspiration

Twitter :           @RCAInspiration

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Nashville, TN (March 17, 2020) – A new video has debuted, with hit maker Travis Greene in a VEVO live performance of “Good and Loved” ft. DOE. The four-time GRAMMY^® nominated chart-topper has paired up with the GRAMMY^® nominated songstress, formerly of foreverJONES, to create an intimate acoustic duet extolling God’s ever-present love and covering, recorded at VEVO’s NYC studios.

Written by Greene, he says of his song: “God dearly loves you and is always protecting you. He’s ALWAYS by your side ready to catch you at any moment because He indeed is GOOD and YOU are LOVED!”  

Travis Greene: “Good and Loved” ft. DOE (Live Performance)

To connect with Travis Greene, visit:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/travisgreenetv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravisGreeneTV

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisGreeneTV

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravisGreeneTV/

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