FROM THE THOUGHTS OF JERMAINE SAIN:
What I am slowly learning is that everything that we want
may not always come in the package that we prefer!I know you are probably wondering, “..what in the world is he talking about?” Well,
here’s why I say that.
As a talk show host, I’m always having meetings about who I
would like to have on When We Speak, how I can reach out to them, and who would be
the best guest for the platform.One
particular evening I had a meeting about a particular artist and the team agreed
that I should reach out.This was
perfect because this artist would be our first artist outside of the US.But when I reached out to management, they
declined my interview.I remember being
so torn and hurt.It wasn’t like I hadn’t
been turned down in the past but I really liked this artist’s music and thought
they would be an awesome addition.Eventually, I got over my heartbreak and once again continued to
interview…….Then, one morning as I was reading emails I got a message about
interviewing Tony Momrelle on the show.Tony Momrelle is a British singer who lives in the UK!!!
Words can’t explain the amount of excitement that came over
me… And when he and I meet it was SUPER, we had such a good time and Tony was
so honest, open, and cool.And he was
indeed the perfect artist to make When We Speak officially international…..So now I say again, “everything that we want
may not always come in the package that we prefer.”
We really enjoy festivals because it allows us the opportunity to
experience great food, art, and music, all in one place. In June, we
traveled out to Woodstock, Georgia, to support our friend, Brian Wiltsey
at the Wing & Rock Fest. Check out this clip of his performance.
If you enjoy what you hear, please support Brian's music!!!
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN WILTSEY ON WHEN WE SPEAK:
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.
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.
