Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—and identification by the mob.
Award-winning singer/songwriter/comedian Mark Lowry brings to life moving songs, side-splitting comedy and spiritual truths, including his undisputed knowledge that dogs go to heaven! Both a master of comedy and a master of ceremony, Lowry takes listeners on a journey with his musical prowess and heartfelt stories with guest appearances from The Martins and TaRanda Greene. His antics combine seamlessly with inspiring messages bringing audiences simultaneously to laughter and tears.
Estranged since the death of their parents years ago, twin brothers Teshawn and Wesley Tucker have taken radically different paths in life. Wes has become a minister in a Harlem gospel church while Te perpetrates the gangster lifestyle as hip-hop star Zulu. They are forced into reconciliation when Te flees from LA to his childhood home in Harlem to hide from his enraged record producer, Bull Sharky. As Bull Sharky and his posse move east tracking Te down, Te and Wes must confront their own demons and attempt to work out their differences.
A very SPECIAL special!
An unforgettable hour of Christmas music and message your entire family will enjoy!
A fast moving, fun filled family show of gospel music and message set in the tradition of the Old West.
This is a unique musical performance series, driven by famous recording artists who write their own songs, blended with professional song poets who write for other artists. "Legends & Lyrics" is currently airing on PBS on a weekly basis. Installments include artist performances, "Out Of The Box" interviews, "Did You Know?" historical facts addressing the origins of today's commercial music, "Rising Stars" featuring undiscovered talent, and "Tips Of The Week" for aspiring song poets. Shot in an intimate classical performance hall in HD and Surround Sound, the series honors the true creators of the most popular genres of commercial music. "Volume 1" features Kris Kristofferson, Patty Griffin, Randy Owen, and Jonathan Singleton.
Filmed during summer 2019, Jesus Is King brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album.
The Harlem Gospel Singers & Band - Live at the Palladium
Recorded live from their sold out show at Madison Square Garden on July 2, 2019, Hillsong UNITED invites you to re-experience the powerful and captivating night in The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden. Joined by Amanda Lindsay Cook and Mack Brock, UNITED shares stories of the birth of their most iconic songs interwoven throughout passionate live performances.
The story of R&B singer Al Green, who gave up a successful singing career to become a gospel minister.
From Nashville With Music is another slim plot that gives an excuse for Nashville country stars to perform. The stars are Leo G. Carroll, Marilyn Maxwell, Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Marty Robbins (singing "El Paso"), Buddy Allen, Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Cousin Jody, Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Charley Pride, Susan Raye, Carl Smith, Wynn Stewart and Tammy Wynette. (from http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20070511/SPECIAL0907/705110501/1969-Movie-From-Nashville-Music)
Bill & Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends gathered in Tulsa, OK, for a weekend of sweet fellowship, inspiring messages and life-giving music. Sing along to some of your favorite Gospel classics. You will enjoy performances by Homecoming favorites Lynda Randle, Jason Crabb, The Nelons, the Gaither Vocal Band and more with these special reunion performances.
Filmed as part of the VH1 Storytellers series, Taylor Swift performed a live acoustic concert on October 15, 2012 at the Bridges Auditorium, after the Harvey Mudd College won the "Taylor Swift on Campus" contest.
Relive the highly successful Storyteller Tour - Stories in the Round, filmed at Underwood's sold-out Madison Square Garden show. The live concert features 17 of her 26 #1 singles, including "Church Bells," "Dirty Laundry," and "Something In The Water." 2016's top touring country female of the year took her critically-acclaimed world tour across nine countries, playing more than 100 shows for over one million fans.
Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. She soon rises to international fame as a pop singer.
Filmed live at the Historic Ryman Auditorium, "The Mother Church of Country Music", in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan Jackson delivers a powerful performance featuring songs from his very personal CD release Precious Memories. The program also includes exclusive interviews with Alan, his mother, and wife as he reflects on his musical roots. 14 tracks including 'I Love To Tell The Story', 'Softly And Tenderly', 'The Old Rugged Cross', 'How Great Thou Art' and more.
Bob Dylan fell into the Arms of the Lord through the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. He made three Gospel albums, winning a Grammy for "Gotta Serve Somebody." However, his radical new direction alienated fans and enraged critics as he preached evangelical messages. In his first-ever interview, Dylan's Bible class teacher, Pastor Bill Dwyer, describes Dylan's born-again transformation. Legendary Slow Train Coming producer Jerry Wexler, background singer Regina McCrary, keyboardist Spooner Oldham, songwriter Al Kasha, San Francisco Chronicle rock reporter Joel Selvin, AJ Weberman and others tell the tale of Bob Dylan's Gospel Years. Director & Producer Joel Gilbert weaves the story of this monumental period of Dylan's life and music through revealing insider portraits, exclusive photos, live concert video and TV footage from 1975-1981, with visits to Rundown Studios, the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the Vineyard Church, and the Fox Warfield Theatre.
Cruise with the Gaither Homecoming family across Alaska’s Inside Passage in this unique concert experience aboard the MS Zaandam. An outdoor concert, featuring gospel music’s finest voices, honors our Maker and celebrates some of His most marvelous handiwork. Then your host, Bill Gaither, reveals some candid, off-stage moments as the Homecoming family shares good food, good stories, lots of laughs and of course, music!