After you’ve celebrated Easter with your church family, check out UNSUNG and UNCENSORED Tonight on TV One!
The seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning series UNSUNG, spotlights entertainment’s most talented, versatile, and influential music artists. This week’s episode highlights Donald Lawrence. He has left a legacy as one of the most important figures in contemporary gospel music, but success has not come without its share of struggles. Donald has faced criticism for infusing secular music into faith-based music and has been transparent about his battle with cancer. Catch his episode tonight at 9 p.m. Below is a clip from tonight’s episode!
UNCENSORED, which airs at 10 p.m., explores the lives of some of today’s most notable personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers. This week’s episode highlights talented Gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann. Known for her soul-stirring performances and uplifting spirit, Tamela gets uncensored as she shares her journey from humble beginnings to Grammy-winning success. Below is a clip from tonight’s episode!
First Song From the New Album 'One Name (Jesus)' Out Now...
Hello World,
On Friday, June 2nd, five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Naomi Raine will release her stunning debut live record “Cover The Earth” (TRIBL Records), which features a series of choir-filled performances recorded live from New York City and collaborations with nine-time Grammy Award-nominee Natalie Grant, Chandler Moore (Justin Bieber, Maverick City Music), Todd Dulaney and Lizzie Morgan (Maverick City Music).
Now, however, she shares the first song from the new album, “One Name (Jesus).” See the video of the song below:
“‘One Name’ is about Jesus and my total reliance on him,” says Naomi. “Over the past few years, people have listened to my music, experienced my ministry, and have begun to know my voice and my name. I just wanted to release a song about The Name that’s higher than every other name in a world where there’s so much emphasis on the names of celebrities and brands. I want to bring a message of hope, but not hope in me or my gifts, but in the God who gives them both freely and I pray that people find hope when they listen to the song.”
More than a collection of songs, “Cover The Earth” is a full-blown worship experience full of upbeat and praise-worthy songs that blend pop, R&B and more, while delivering encouraging and uplifting messages across ten songs and four “flow” song transitions. The album was recorded in the heart of New York City and produced by Naomi with Adale Jackson.
To date, Naomi celebrated the release of “One Name (Jesus)” with an event in Jamaica on held March 18th. Another event will be in South Africa on April 1st with more to be announced.
On “Cover The Earth,” Naomi addresses how faith can free us from mental prisons (“Paul & Silas (At Midnight) [with Chandler Moore]”), fear (“Uncovering”), greed (“Costly”) and more, while also revealing the character behind her source of inspiration for the music. Naomi also sings of the courage it takes to be a light in dark places on songs like “We Agree (Flow),” in which she boldly roots herself in her faith despite modern culture, proclaiming “we don’t care what the left or the right is saying ‘cause we agree with Heaven.”
“‘Cover the Earth’ is a project about the goodness of God, his kindness and faithfulness,” adds Naomi. “It is a call to action for those that love God to seek Him and spread the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere we go.”
Naomi’s debut live record follows her vulnerable album “Journey” and its follow up “Journey: Acoustic Sessions,” which were released in 2022.
In the past year, Naomi has performed on the BET Awards, Grammy Awards and more. The Grammy, NAACP, Stellar, BET, Billboard and Dove Award-winning artist is one of the top songwriters in the gospel genre, and starting this April, she’ll co-headlining the first-ever all-female worship tour, It’s Time Tour, alongside Tasha Cobbs Leonard, TAYA, Natalie Grant, Tamela Mann and others.
“Cover The Earth” Tracklist:
1. Rest On Us (Flow) – Live
2. Cover The Earth – Live
3. Sing Hallelujah [with Natalie Grant] – Live
4. We Agree With Heaven [with Todd Dulaney] – Live
5. We Agree With Heaven (Flow) – Live
6. Drink Offering – Live
7. Uncovering [with Lizzie Morgan] – Live
8. Costly – Live
9. Paul & Silas (At Midnight) [with Chandler Moore] – Live
10. Paul & Silas (Undignified Flow) [with Chandler Moore] – Live
11. One Name (Jesus) – Live
12. One Name (Jesus)[Flow] – Live
13. VIP – Live
14. The Story I’ll Tell – Live
Naomi Raine on Tour:
Wed., Apr 26 | Bayside Community Church | Bradenton, FL
Thu., Apr 27 | Calvary Orlando | Orlando, FL
Fri., Apr 28 | Florida Theater | Jacksonville, FL
Sun., Apr 30 | James L Knight Center | Miami, FL
Tue., May 2 | Fox Theatre | Atlanta, GA
Wed., May 3 | Ovens Auditorium | Charlotte, NC
Fri., May 5 | Hulu Theatre | New York, NY
Sat., May 6 | The Met | Philadelphia, PA
Sun., May 7 | The Theater at MGM National Harbor | Washington, DC
Tue., May 9 | Wang Theatre | Boston, MA
Thu., May 11 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, CT
Thu., May18 | Faith Church | St. Louis
Fri., May 19 | Transformation Church | Tulsa, OK
Sat., May 20 | Exodus Arts & Music Festival | Dallas, TX
Sun., May 21 | 713 Music Hall | Houston, TX
Mon., May 22 | Summit Christian Center | San Antonio, TX
Wed., May 24 | Saenger Theatre | New Orleans, LA
Thu., May 25 | BJCC Concert Hall | Birmingham, AL
Fri., May 26 | Landers Center | Southaven, MS
Sat., May 27 | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN
Sun., May 28 | Grove City Naz | Columbus, OH
Tue., May 30 | Princeton Pike Church of God | Cincinnati OH
Wed., May 31 | Murat Theatre | Indianapolis, IN
Thu., Jun 1 | Grand Rapids First | Wyoming, MI
Thu., Jun 22 | The Rock Church | San Diego, CA
Fri., Jun 23 | Dream City Church Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ
Sat., Jun 24 | Masonic Theatre | San Francisco, CA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Bishop Marvin Louis Sapp Sr. attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
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Last week, under the theme, celebrating “Icons of the Culture,” the 5th annual UrbanOne Honors, premiered on TV One and CLEO TV. Hosted by R&B singer and actor Tank, the televised event heralded the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, politics, education, and the community. GRAMMY Award winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett aka Rochelle Cross from OWN’s “Greenleaf” hosted a special backstage pass segment.
5th annual Honorees included: Entertainment Icon Honor, 2x GRAMMY and NAACP Image Award winner, LL Cool J, the first ever Phoenix Honor to award-winning entertainer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Bobby Brown, Inspirational Impact Honor, NAACP Image Award winner David Mann and his wife, GRAMMY Award winner, Tamela Mann (TV One’s “The Manns”), Lifetime Achievement Honor recipient Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and the Music Innovation Honor to 13x GRAMMY Award-winning Artist/Producer/Songwriter Pharrell Williams. The ceremony included performances by Keke Wyatt, Marvin Sapp, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with DJ Spinderella, Monie Love and Doug E. Fresh, and a finale performance from T.I. and son Domani Harris. Michelle Rice (TV One/CLEO TV President), Roland Martin, Pusha T, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Rev. Run and Lamman Rucker aka Jacob Greenleaf from OWN’s “Greenleaf” also appeared on the broadcast.
Below are a few clips from the 5th annual Urban One Honors:
Keke Wyatt Performs A Melodic Tribute To Tamela Mann…
David and Tamela Mann Accept The Inspirational Impact Honor…
Bishop Marvin Sapp Performs at the 2023 Urban One Honors…
And below are a few pics…
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: (L-R) David Mann, Tamela Mann and Keke Wyatt attend the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Lamman Rucker attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Bishop Marvin Sapp and Doug E. Fresh attend the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Kesha Lance Bottoms (L) and Roland Martin (R) present the Lifetime Achievement Honor to Maxine Waters (C) during the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Landon Brown, Alicia Etheredge, Bobby Brown and family attend the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
I swear all of Bobby Brown’s children have his face…
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Letoya Luckett attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Monie Love (R) attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)
Monie Love still looks good, and her date is handsome as well…
