Attended by gospel music’s premier songwriters, brightest stars and
leading industry executives, the invitation-only event, part industry
celebration and part awe-inspiring worship service, will also announce
the Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year at the ceremony.
This year’s honorees are comprised of talents who are deeply rooted
in the gospel genre. Israel Houghton, a prolific worship leader and
singer-songwriter-producer, has been at the helm of his own music
ministry for 22 years and has worked on more than 50 albums as an artist
or producer. In 1995, he formed New Breed Ministries, giving way to Whisper it Loudand Way of the World,
debut releases from 1997. Since then, Houghton has released 11 solo and
group CDs and has reached consistent commercial success with Billboard
chart toppers like New Season, Power of One and his most recent
release, Jesus at the Center. Houghton has garnered countless accolades
throughout his career, including five GRAMMY awards, 13 Dove awards,
two Stellar awards and a Soul Train award.
Their success laid the groundwork for group member and sister LaShun Pace to launch a successful solo career. Pace’s first album, He Lives,
featured her opus “I Know I’ve Been Changed.” Several memorable albums
followed.
BMI is proud to honor these towering talents and celebrate their legendary contributions.
They were a signed group with Blackberry Records.
In 2014, under the direction of Melonda Pace, they got together for a night of fellowship, reunion, and family after several years. Many past members of The Voices of Power came from all across the country to be a part of this great night in Atlanta, GA.
Growing up, who was someone that you really wanted to met? For the majority of us, we won't actually get a chance to meet that person. And for those that do, be sure to enjoy every moment of it! AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I DID!!!
If you have ever read any of my blogs, you know that I have admired LaShun Pace since I was a child. Also I blogged about the amazing time I had when I attended her live recording for her Rebornalbum.
After all these years of admiring LaShun Pacemusic, I finally got a chance to meet her and to have her on my show!!! So without continuing on with a lot of talk.....I present to you LaShun Pace on When We Speak!!!!
Throughout the years, Quan Howell has endured many trials, tribulations, career heartaches, and much more but he is still here.......stronger than ever! And his new song is definitely suitable....."I'm Back"
Hey everybody...I want to apologize that I originally took down the interview with Quan Howell due to some technical difficulties but I'm glad to announce that I have now put it back up, so enjoy, LIKE, and SHARE.
There are many people that have influenced my life and have encouraged me throughout the years, through the art of music. Among those are people like India Arie, Lashun Pace, Anthony Hamilton, Monica, Sounds of Blackness, and ThePace Sisters. (Like I said that’s just a few names). I can even tell you the songs that have had the most impact on my life by each of these artists:
Among the list of artists, I never thought I would ever get a chance to meet any of these artist but I believe that when people have empowered you, you should let them know. Who would have thought that I would get a chance to meet the leader of one of these songs.......
Recently, I had a chance to sit down with Quan Howell, who led the song Hold On (Change is Coming) by the Sounds of Blackness. I can’t begin to tell you how great it felt to speak to someone that had empowered so much Life into my life. So when the opportunity allowed me a chance to interview him, I JUMP ALL OVER IT!
Not only was Quan a member of the Sounds of Blackness but he also played Reverend Lewis in the Tyler Perry play Madea’s Family Reunion.
Jermaine Sainis the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
The Anointed Pace Sisters’ storied career ranges from singing as
children in local talent competitions in their native Georgia, to wowing
audiences with their mellifluous harmonies on national television
networks such as BET. Their debut release, U Know, climbed to
number two on the Billboard Gospel Album chart and spawned the hit
singles “When God is in the Building,” “Safety Zone” and “Be a Fence.” Shekinah Glory, as well as various
accolades, including being inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame, multiple Stellar awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul award.
Collectively, LaShun Pace and The Anointed Pace Sisters have a
discography and legacy worthy of celebration.
The Voices of Power is a Stellar nominated, gospel recording choir founded by the late, Bishop Murphy J Pace III (brother of The Anointed Pace Sisters). Over the years they've performed with many great artists/ stages.
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I am always excited to see the great things that previous guests on When We Speak are doing! I am especially excited for my friend Quan Howell!!! As many of you know, Quan was originally a member of The Sounds of Blackness and he led their very popular song Hold On (Change Is Coming). In addition, if you are a true Tyler Perry fan, you remember him in the Tyler Perry play Madea's Family Reunion and most recently Quan, was a contestant on BET's Sunday Best. 
