Sunday, May 26th 2013

The Overflow (Gospel News Round-Up): Twinkie Clark, Livre, Kierra Sheard, Vashawn Mitchell, Zie’l & More

Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Twinkie Clark, The Showers, Kierra Sheard, Vashawn Mitchell, Livre, Mali Music, Zie’l, Sheri Jones-Moffett, and more:

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Sunday, May 5th 2013

New Song: Kierra Sheard – ‘Trumpets Blow’ {Prod. By Rodney Jerkins} Full Song

Gospel princess Kierra Sheard is looking for 2013 to launch her already established career into the stratosphere.

Yes, she has had many-a-hit reign atop Billboard’s gospel chart, but now the soaring songstress has tapped top hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface and songwriter TC (Brandy, Tamar Braxton) to help map the sounds set to nest on her sixth album.

Already teasing behind the scenes looks at its creation via her hit BET reality show ‘The Sheards’ (and recent live performances), now Miss Sheard introduces ‘Trumpets Blow’ – the thumping Jerkins/TC crafted number setting the net ablaze for gospel and secular fans.

Have your first listen below:

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Saturday, April 27th 2013

That Grape Juice Interviews Kierra Sheard

Grammy nominated gospel songstress Kierra Sheard is gearing up for a takeover.

Already winning over fans across the globe with her Urban-tinged gospel hits like ‘You Don’t Know’, ‘Why Me’, ‘Wave Your Banner’, and more, she can now be seen aboard her own BET reality show ‘The Sheards’ (Sundays 8/7c) with mother Karen Clark Sheard (one-fourth of the legendary Clark Sisters).

As a new project lay in waiting featuring songwriting/production from Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, TC, brother J. Drew, and many more, Kierra chats exclusively with That Grape Juice to give dibs on it, her hit BET reality venture, and so much more.

Get ready to know the ‘You Don’t Know’ singer in ways you never have before. Something tells us you’ll be seeing a lot of her…

Kierra Sheard Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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Sunday, April 7th 2013

TGJ Replay: Kierra Sheard’s ‘I Owe You’ (Debut Album)

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past. So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits. Today, we turn up the volume on Kierra Sheard‘s 2004 debut album ‘I Owe You’…

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Sunday, April 7th 2013

That Grape Juice Interviews Producer J. Drew Sheard II (of BET’s ‘The Sheards’)

Meet J. Drew Sheard II (JDS).

The first and youngest producer signed to hip hop hitmaker’s Pharrell Williams’ imprint Star Trak, the 23-year-old (under the pupilage of Williams) has crafted a number of gems for some of gospel’s heaviest hitters – namely sister Kierra Sheard.

Indeed, the Detroit native is a branch sprouted from a long-lasting gospel legacy that extends from grandmother/gospel legend Mattie Moss Clark to, of course, mother Karen Clark Sheard (one-fourth of legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters). But, despite having such musical nest to call home, JDS seems poised to soar in a different direction – a move that has lent him mixed review.

Speaking exclusively to That Grape Juice, the singer/songwriter/producer dishes about his family legacy, critics who have bashed his decision to experiment outside of gospel, and his family’s BET reality show ‘The Sheards’ set for premiere tonight, April 7th at 10/9c.

As ever, this is a must read:

Producer J. Drew Sheard II Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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Sunday, April 7th 2013

The Overflow (Gospel News Round-Up): Donnie McClurkin, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Hezekiah Walker, & More Updated

Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Joshua Rogers, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for a jam-packed entry with the latest news on Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Ben Tankard, The Sheards, and so much more…

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Sunday, March 17th 2013

The Overflow (Gospel News Roundup): Fred Hammond, Ricky Dillard, The Sheards, Earnest Pugh

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Tuck in below for the latest news on gospel beaus Fred Hammond, Ricky Dillard, Earnest Pugh, and more…

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Sunday, March 17th 2013

Hot Shots: Tamar Braxton Amongst Stars Shining on BET’s ‘Celebration of Gospel’ Red Carpet (2013)

As reported here, BET’s annual faith-based extravaganza ‘Celebration of Gospel’ is celebrating its 13th anniversary. Looking to do it bigger than ever, the Steve Harvey-hosted affair unveiled its best line-up yet, featuring performances from Tamar Braxton, Anita Baker, Tyrese, and all the major gospel heavy hitters (Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Clark Sisters, and more).

But before fans will be able to praise and gaze at the line-up on April 7th, the taping occurred last night in sunny Los Angeles. Check below to see some of That Grape Juice’s favorites – Tamar Braxton, Dorinda Clark Cole, Kierra Sheard, and more – hit the red carpet…

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Sunday, February 24th 2013

The Overflow (Gospel Round-Up): 2013 BET ‘Celebration Of Gospel’ News, Smokie Norful, & More

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BET’s top rated annual faith-based extravaganza ‘Celebration Of Gospel’ will enjoy its 13th anniversary this year and if the recently announced performer roster is anything to go by, this year may be its best yet.

The Steve Harvey-hosted affair, which has seen performances of the genre’s greats as well as appearances from pop icon Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, Monica, and more in its past, has unveiled its all-star line up this week.

Check below to see if some of your favorite acts will be hitting the stage:

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