BC News|May 16, 2013 08:25 EDT
Billboard Gospel Chart Debut At #8 For Bishop K.W. Brown Presents Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir
The electrifying and pristine choir that has the Gospel music industry all a buzz is humbly celebrating a monumental achievement today. Under the ministerial leadership of Bishop K.W. Brown and the musical direction of International Gospel artist and two time Stellar Award nominee Minister Earl Bynum, The Mount Unity Choir, with over 100 voices strong, landed on Billboard Current Top 40 Gospel Albums Chart at #8 with their debut release BISHOP K.W. BROWN PRESENTS EARL BYNUM AND THE MOUNT UNITY CHOIR LIVE.
"Eight is the number of new beginnings!" states Bishop Brown. "I pray that as God has honored this project that it will inspire people around the world to acknowledge Christ. May the project release fresh fire and birth new seasons in the lives of every listener."
"I'm ecstatic about The Mount debuting on Billboard at #8! Thank you to every announcer who has supported us with air play on our single "Bless The Name of The Lord'," says Bynum. "Most importantly, thank you to those supporters who went out and purchased The Mount's inaugural CD!"
BISHOP K.W. BROWN PRESENTS EARL BYNUM AND THE MOUNT UNITY CHOIR LIVE is released by K.W. Brown Ministries / Habakkuk Music / INgrooves Fontana Distribution with marketing and publicity powered by The Bellamy Group. Executive Producers for this impressive release are Bishop Kim Brown and Elder Valerie Brown with Minister Earl Bynum taking the helm of producer. The CD and DVD were recorded live at The Mount Cathedral in Chesapeake, VA.
The CD also comes with a bonus DVD that includes all 13 tracks and behind the scenes footage from the live recording. The Mount Unity Choir delivers sweet worship ballads, churchy gospel songs and beautifully composed contemporary praise melodies. Making special appearances on the project are Dr. Judith McAllister, Evangelist Lemmie Battles, Charmaine Swimpson, Cora Armstrong and Slater Johnson. A companion song book will be available in June.
Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir Tour Dates:
May 17 Noble Street Baptist Church Portsmouth, VA
May 26 Umoja Festival/ Ntelos Theater Portsmouth, VA
June 1-7 Hampton Minister's Conference Hampton, VA
June 22-26 Issachar Leadership Conference Chesapeake, VA
July 3-5 COGIC AIM Convention Baltimore, MD
July 11-13 Independent Alliance Conference Chesapeake, VA
July 20-26 GMWA National Convention Cincinnati, OH
July 27 East Coast Gospel Music Fest Richmond, VA
August 24 INSP - TV (Inspirational Network) Charlotte, NC