Dynamic Vocalist Set To Drop His First Release With Label On Tuesday, July 28th
Artist To Support “Earnest Pugh Live: Rain On Us” With Upcoming Performance Dates
Earnest Pugh, one of gospel music’s gifted praise and worship leaders, is known for his moving gospel songs and exceptional vocal ability. Remembered for songs like “Wrapped Up, Tied Up” and “Holy Spirit”, the 2006 En Sound Male Vocalist of the Year and his EPM Music Group has just teamed up with gospel music industry giant Kerry Douglas of Black Smoke Music Worldwide for an exclusive recording contract and distribution deal. The first release from the new partnership will be the artist’s new CD entitled Earnest Pugh Live: “Rain On Us” set to drop on Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
Douglas’ Black Smoke Music Worldwide (formerly Worldwide Gospel), the home of artists such as James Fortune & FIYA (known for their Billboard chart-busting single “I Trust You”), Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Jimmy Hicks & V.O.I andShawn McLemore, is now where Pugh will be hanging his “musical hat”. Kerry Douglas, revered as an icon in gospel music, started Worldwide Gospel from his garage in 1996. The label has grown to one of the largest independent record companies in the genre. In addition, he’s the founder and publisher of Gospel Truth Magazine, one of the best known publications for gospel music. As businessman and entrepreneur, Douglas specializes in faith-based marketing and endeavors to connect artists with consumers.
Earnest is confident that the connection with Douglas was God-ordained. He says, “I have been in constant prayer for God to open a door, a major platform, to release my new album ‘Earnest Pugh Live: Rain On Us’. It seems that out of nowhere Kerry and I went from discussing the gospel music industry to connecting as business partners.”
Eric Foss, an executive at Black Smoke Music, is very optimistic about the signing of Earnest Pugh as well. “Kerry and I are very excited about this artist,” says Foss. “We are confident that the songs on the Earnest Pugh Live: Rain On Us CD will resonate in the hearts and minds of the listening audience. Kerry Douglas is confident he has a winner in Earnest Pugh.” Douglas himself says, “Not only is Earnest an incredible vocalist and artist, but he is also a businessman who is well learned and familiar with the ‘ins and outs’ of the gospel music industry.”
Pugh’s EPM Music Group/Black Smoke Music Worldwide release will be in stores Tuesday, July 28th 2009. Pugh plans to kick off the promotional tour in the Nation’s Capitol, the location of Temple of Praise where the live recording took place. The 17-song disc features Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Richard Smallwood. Washington, DC’s Charles Butler and Trinity provided background vocals and Producer Mike Bereal’s ‘Band of Life” brought the house down on every song.
Below are Earnest Pugh’s dates during the week of the release:
Sunday, July 26th - Ebenezer AME Church (7707 Allentown Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744) @ 7:45am and 11:15am services
Sunday, July 26th - Community of Hope (3701 Branch Avenue, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748) @ 6pm
Monday, July 27th - Listening Party at K Street Lounge (1301 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005) @ 7pm
Tuesday, July 28th - Release Concert/Greater St. John Church (11425 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772)
Wednesday, July 29th thru Friday, July 31st - GMWA Various Showcases (Cincinnati, OH) @ 7pm Nightly
Saturday, August 1st - Mt. Ararat Baptist Church (271 Paulson Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206) @ 7pm
For more information about Earnest Pugh’s upcoming events, go to www.EarnestPugh.com or www.MySpace.com/EarnestPugh
Last update : 17-04-2009 06:14
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