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The Godfather of Gospel Jazz – BEN TANKARD is looking for Sunday’s Best Musician!

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The Godfather of Gospel Jazz – BEN TANKARD is looking for Sunday’s Best Musician!

Ben Tankard’s Sunday’s Best Musician Contest is a platform developed out of his desire to inspire and expose aspiring instrumental talent.  Not affiliated with BET’s ground-breaking hit TV show “Sunday Best”, Ben Tankard’s Sunday’s Best Musician Contest is open to musicians and vocalists with one instrumentalist and one vocalist to be selected as grand prize winners.  Winners will be featured on Tankard’s next album SHINE.  The two winners will also be included in the taping of an episode in the next season of Tankard’s family reality TV show THE TANKARDS.  (season 4 set to resume taping after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted)
 
Musicians and singers can register now through September 1, 2020.  Send a short bio and performance or production link of ONE SONG via MP4/MP3, Facebook, YouTube, or IG along with the entry fee of $129.00.  Each entry will receive a written critique of their submission.  Winners will be announced on November 1, 2020.  
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Entertainment/ Music

Diverse Urban Inspirational And Multi-genre Recording Artist Stephen Thomas Releases “TOO CLOSE” Single

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Charleston, WV —  Stephen Thomas is a diverse urban inspirational and multi-genre recording artist from Charleston, West Virginia.  As an artist, Stephen realized that his sound, style, songwriting, creativity, and ear for music was very unique, authentic, free, mysterious, but well put together. 
Stephen released his debut album CHANGES in 2012.  CHANGES boasted the break out hit “True Praiser – Hustle Hard” (featuring J. Robinson).  Stephen followed up with a string of hit singles “Search Me Lord” (2013), “Best Days” (2016) which landed on the iTunes Hot Singles chart at #2, and “Like It or Not” (2017).  
 
Over the last few years, life has been full of challenges and full of exciting victories for Stephen.  After being involved in a tragic car accident a few months ago and seeing how many families, friends, and peers were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, he returns with new music and a newfound zeal for all things in life. 
Stephen’s new single “Too Close” was recorded a few years ago and held until the time was right for the release.  The kairos time for Stephen to deliver an encouraging message of faith and perseverance through this song is now.  “Too Close” is produced by Stephen’s long time producing partner Reggie Hamlet (Tamar Braxton, Mario, Jennifer Lopez).  
 
Check out his new single, “Too Close”
 
“This record was written from a heart of seeing so many people wanting to give up on life, knowing how hard they’ve worked over the years and still feeling like they’ve never gained anything,” says Stephen.  “And with our current global pandemic situation, this was such a call to action to release this new encouraging single.”
 
“Too Close” has an old school vibe with Stephen’s signature R&B swag.  Stephen’s lyrics remind listeners to look to the hills in which all of our help comes from and to not give up now because you are too close to victory and blessings.
 
“What I want fans to get from my music is to always understand that I am an artist that cares about the hearts of people,” Stephen explains.  “I want my music to inspire, motivate, and make you want to change your life to be better in every aspect of life. Whatever it is that you are dealing with in life I hope to have the right record to help you get through it. Whether it be love, relationships, life, religion, and more.”
 
“Too Close” is available on all digital music outlets now.  Stephen will have more new music coming this year and invites everyone to follow him and connect on social platforms @StephenTMusic.
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Business/ Film/ Local/ Music

On Location: Memphis Unveils New Divisions: OL:M Film Market and Memphis Music Banq

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Memphis Music Banq Helps Tennessee Filmmakers And Music Creators
Monetize Their Creative Content

MEMPHIS, TN – On Location: MEMPHIS (OL:M) announces its new vision which includes a new logo and a new website. OLM International Film and Music Festival has evolved into two distinct economic drivers, the OL:M Film Market and the Memphis Music Banq (MMB). Both were developed to help filmmakers and music creators monetize their creative content.

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Artist Spotlight/ Gospel/ Music/ Video

Interview: Artist Spotlight -Tracy Neal

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Just in case you missed it. we’ve got it! In the F.L.O.W. LIVE  RADIO BROADCAST with our Summer 2017 cover story, Christian Recording Artist Tracy Neal
 

ARTIST: MINISTRY IN THE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

Tracy Neal joins us for an interview and talks about her ministry, music, and shares her testimony of how she overcame adversity in life. She also shares how worship has become her way of life.

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