Real Gospel with the Xman Podcast

Shree Isabell Interview

Shree Isabell returns as my guest on Real Gospel! She and I will find out what she’s been up to these past years and get the story behind her song “The Great I Am’! 
Nashville, TN -- Evangelist Shree Isabell is a woman powerfully rooted in singing and ministering.  Her voice is unique in texture, opulent in tone and primarily heard through traditional tunes that she skillfully executes in velvety smoothness.  Through preaching and singing, Shree’s anointed voice is taking her into deeper levels of kingdom work and musical endeavors including a new single and being a highly sought after guest speaker. 
In 2011, Shree released her debut indie album LIFE OF A WORSHIPPER.  A few years later, Shree received a personal invitation from Dr. Bobby Jones asking her to join the Nashville Super Choir.  “Dr. Jones thought I would be an asset to the choir to bring a ‘Pentecostal’ flavor similar to that of Beverly Crawford,” Shree states.
Via Shree's and her husband Quentin Isabell's indie label Kamasia Music, she is preparing for a new single release “The Great I Am”.  Produced by AyRon Lewis, “The Great I Am” lends true to Shree’s traditional gospel preference, but is laced with the contemporary savvy musicianship Lewis adds as producer. 
“The Great I Am” also exhibits her artistic growth, vocal stamina and her consistency in delivering theologically sound music.  Shree is known for powerfully belting out a churchy tune, but  she approaches songs now with much more musical and doctrinal maturity.  She penned “The Great I Am” after including Exodus 15:3 in one of her sermons. 
“I don't have to start on the mountain or preach hard in every song,” Shree explains.  “I've had some musical maturity take place in my career, but there is still a part of me that is the same churchy, country girl that people enjoyed on the LIFE OF A WORSHIPPER project.” 
Through all of her evangelistic assignments, Shree aims to authentically share and preserve the traditional sounds of Gospel music.  Her “The Great I Am” single can be pre-ordered on iTunes now and will be available September 28 on all digital and streaming platforms.  
You can keep up with Shree's preaching and speaking engagements by visiting www.ShreeIsabell.com
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Lonnie Hunter Interview

Lonnie Hunter returns as my guest on Real Gospel, this is truly and interview you will be blessed by listing to!! 
Bio:
Days of Elijah, is written by Robin Marks,  and arranged and produced by Dr. Lonnie Hunter. The single will be available on all digital outlets, Friday, May 25th, 2018. Hunter is expecting to garner strong support from his 34,000 plus Instagram followers upon the digital release of the single.
Hunter has hit the mark with this collaboration, Days of Elijah features multi-Grammy nominated, Soul Train Award-winning powerhouse and living legend, Vanessa Bell Armstrong. "What an honor to collaborate with Lonnie on this single his professional and anointed approach to God's music and his people is incredible," says Armstrong.   Several artists have shown their support for Days of Elijah as the digital release date approaches.  "Kudos to Lonnie for putting his own spin on one of my fav praise songs!" "I'm always excited to hear from Vanessa Bell Armstrong, she's one of the most iconic voices of our time," says VaShawn Mitchell.
"Lonnie Hunter never fails to bring cutting-edge content that preserves the choir sound yet invokes corporate worship amongst praise & worship lovers," says Earnest Pugh.  "Lonnie Hunter is a fire starter who always brings his experience and energy to bear to heat up the atmosphere for an encounter with God. Things are no different here as he and his group Structure team up with the legendary Vanessa Bell Armstrong to reignite the classic Days of Elijah"says, Brian Courtney Wilson.
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Alvin Darling Radio Interview

Alvin Darling is back with his new song, "Good, good God" It's an awesome song that will have you dancing, praising, and shouting! 
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Brandon Camphor & The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Interview

Brandon Camphor is my guest on Real Gospel and guess what, his hands are on this dynamic project by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir! In fact, he’s been on my show before but with a different group, check out the Podcast and find out what group he was with, how he ended up with this great choir and much more! 
Bio: 
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is directed by Carol Cymbala, the wife of Pastor Jim Cymbala. The 270-voice choir, which for the most part is composed of vocally untrained church members, has recorded three videos, three DVDs and numerous albums, winning five Dove Awards and six Grammy Awards. Their concert venues in New York City have included Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Madison Square Garden Theater. They also had the honor of singing at the Billy Graham Crusades that were held in New York City’s Central Park and Flushing Meadows Park. The choir sang at the 2012 Presidential inauguration in Washington, DC before an estimated viewing audience of 1 billion people. The recognition that the choir has received has provided them with an open door for ministry in presenting the gospel message through music to people all over the world.
Six Grammy® Awards, Millions of sales, multiple appearances on ABC’s “Good
Morning America,” and they sang at President Obama’s 2nd Inaugural
Swearing-In Ceremony on The National Mall. 
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Johnathan Nelson Interview

Johnathan Nelson returns as my guest on RealGospel, tune in or check out the Podcast and find out what he’s been up to!
Bio:
Jonathan Nelson is free from fear. He is brave and he is bold. As a father, husband, brother, son of a preacher, minister, worship leader and artist/producer, for all that he swiftly embraces with grace, it is no wonder that his fifth and latest release is entitled FEARLESS. For his Light Records/Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) debut, Jonathan set the tone in an audacious way with a live recording at his home church in Sunrise, Florida, The Faith Center, a self-described “melting pot of sound.” FEARLESS is anchored in the call and response of praise and worship, alongside the participatory style of audience inclusion. Through the God-inspired songs of hope, inspiration and strength, Jonathan is confident his listeners will receive the music by “embracing the messages, melodies and songs. Activate the lyrics and expect God to change their situation.” 
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Sidney Buckner Interview

Sidney Buckner returns as my guest on Real Gospel to talk about his latest project "Young & Strong"! Find out what this Chicago native has been up to and Sidney will give advice to youth directors, on how to keep your youth engaged in the things of the Lord. 
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Calvin Bridges Interview

Inspiring listeners throughout the world, Calvin Bridges is considered to be one of the most innovative and diverse artists in Gospel music. His personal conviction and faith shine most during live performances, which makes his music and ministry unforgettable.
 "People seemed captivated by the musical expression. Catholics and Protestants alike were completely taken by the atmosphere that was released. Calvin Bridges & Chicago Praise Ensemble perform with a passion and purpose that urges us toward a goal… Spontaneous, with Joy! ". Maurice Cullaz, Music Critic-Paris, France
 After studies at Southern Theological Seminary and Chicago State University, he was ordained at the Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois. In 2000, Bridges was ordained an Elder in the Churches of God In Christ by Bishop William H. Bonner, Sixth Jurisdiction Illinois. Currently, a member of the Apostolic Faith Church, Chicago, IL, Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD Pastor, serving the nations of the world through Word, Song, Concerts and teaching Gospel Music/Praise and Worship seminars.
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André Littlejohn of the Fire Baptized Holiness Choir

Andre Little-John of the Fire Baptized Holiness choir is my guest! If you love choirs, this interview is for you!
Fire Baptized Holiness (FBH) Church features an amalgamation of voices and musicians from
around the country. The national assembling of their churches assembles annually hosting
workshops and rehearsals culminating with a concert performance that has hosted & produced
such talent as; Donald Lawrence, The Late Timothy Wright, The Davis Sisters, Lucinda Moore
and several others.
As the organization celebrates its Platinum Jubilee (75th Anniversary)   and releases their debut
project audiences should prepare to experience one of the finest choral offerings of the year. 
A NOTE FROM THE PRODUCER
A N D R E   L I T T L E J O H N
Growing up in the Fire Baptized Holiness Church as a musician, I was blessed to be surrounded
by incredible artists, songwriters, and musicians. The knowledge that I gained in watching them
as well as other well-known gospel artists and musicians shaped my foundation in gospel music.
Their impartation, directly and indirectly, fostered and sparked my interest and approach to production. 
As a new producer on the scene, I consider it an honor and privilege to present to you an authentic
FBH experience in worship. I believe that every Pastor, Minister of Music, Praise and Worship Leader,
and Choir Director will be able to pull songs from this album and teach their choir members, praise
teams, and congregants across the world. From beginning to end, you’ll have this album on repeat.
So get ready to buckle up and enjoy the "FBH Live!" experience.
Peace,                                                                      
André Littlejohn 
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