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Newark, NJ (THE WIRE PRESS) - Emmy Award winning, Executive Director and Producer, A. Curtis Farrow and his high energy team have been tapped to present the 33rd Annual McDonald's Gospelfest for the 17th consecutive year. McDonald's Gospelfest has emerged as the nation's preeminent Gospel celebration, bringing joy, inspiration, encouragement and hope to the world. There's no other gospel concert in the New York Metro area with so many Gospel greats set to perform on one stage, for one night. This year's theme, “Honor Thy Mother” will be an unforgettable experience with a stellar lineup including Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, Bishop Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Holliday and more at Prudential Center on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The competition starts at 4:00 pm and the concert begin at 6:30 pm. Many are calling this year's McDonald's Gospelfest "the best line up yet". For tickets go to the Prudential Center Box Office, or call Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or go online to http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Memphis, TN (THE WIRE PRESS) - Stunning critics and fans alike, rock/alternative band 'The Clay Markley Crisis' has released two new music singles, "That Look" and "Find My Way," which are available online now for streaming and digital download. The two tracks are the first singles from The Clay Markley Crisis' upcoming debut album "Ultra Sound" which will release through Lehr Music and VM Publishing.

Madison, WI (THE WIRE PRESS) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), located in Madison, Wisconsin, is providing a $50,000 commitment to the Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) Young Performers Initiative. “The Young Performers Initiative creates a curriculum for all types of music – from orchestra and band to individual instrument lessons and choir. This initiative gives all teachers access to top-notch lesson plans for all students at any school in Wisconsin. With so many schools facing budgetary challenges, this unique program provides musical opportunity for students who might not otherwise have it,” said Mark Solverud, President and CEO at NGL.

Raleigh, NC (THE WIRE PRESS) - Sweetie Pie Organics announced its partnership with Whole Foods Market chain of natural food stores. Whole Foods will be the first to carry Sweetie Pie Organics’ new Lactation Smoothie Product Line in its stores across the United States. Lactation Smoothie is designed for nursing moms; the product will appear on Whole Foods Stores’ shelves nationwide beginning of May 2016. “We are beyond excited to be able to introduce this unique product line for moms at Whole Foods; Whole Foods is a great strategic partner to emerging fast growing brands like ours”, - says Liliana Cantrell, founder and CEO.

New York, NY (THE WIRE PRESS) - Time Inc.'s (NYSE:TIME) ESSENCE FESTIVAL, now among the largest consumer live events in the nation and hosting more than 550,000 annually, is thrilled to announce the all-star, night-by-night lineup of performers from June 30 to July 3 in New Orleans. Newly announced to the 2016 festival lineup are Puff Daddy & The Family, a conglomerate of past and present Bad Boy Records artists and affiliates presented by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and award-winning hip-hop artist Common.

(THE WIRE PRESS) - Evelyn speaks about her show "Livin' Lozada" returns with all-new episodes on May 7th at 10pm on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. FOX’s “Empire” also returns for a new season, and Hakeen Lyon’s truest love interest is back. Laura Callero, played by Jamila Velazquez, is not only a songstress on the show, but she tells LatinTRENDS she is a musical artist in real life too. For more on music, this month’s issue also includes interviews with stars like Miami funk band Locos por Juana and Mexican regional singer Luis Coronel.

LAKE CHARLES, LA (THE WIRE PRESS) - Community volunteers committed to growing the music scene in the Lake Charles area are working hard to promote an unprecedented music festival with the goal of reviving the music scene for local and traveling musicians. There will be a series of music contests June 2-16, with a mixer and social event for participating bands and ticket holders on Friday, June 17, and an all-day music event, a culmination of talent on Saturday, June 18 at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

Norwalk, CT (THE WIRE PRESS) - The Sono Recording Group (SRG), a leading full-service label dedicated to expanding the reach of artists and producers, today announced the signing of the multi-faceted singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and musician Brian McKnight to an exclusive label and distribution agreement. McKnight's upcoming releases will be marketed and distributed globally by SRG through its partnerships with the ILS Group and Universal Music Group.

(THE WIRE PRESS) - "Final Destination" creator Jeffrey Reddick releases his first music video, "Divine Cure." Based on a song written by Australian singer/songwriter BP Major, and the real life experiences of Jake Johnson, "Divine Cure" tells the story of a young man who is sent to a camp only to discover it's a gay conversion facility.