Acclaimed Actress, NAACP Image Award Nominee and Dove Award-Winning Singer TAMELA MANN holds #2 position at Gospel radio for a second week with her hit single "Take Me To The King," featuring Kirk Franklin.

"I am grateful for the blessings God has given me, and I am humbled by the impact this song is having on people around the country," said Tamela. "It is my passion to put out music that gives people hope and encouragement, even in their darkest hour, and I believe 'Take Me To The King' is a song that speaks to those struggling and empowers them to stay faithful."

"Take Me To The King," penned and produced by Kirk Franklin, is the debut single from Tamela's forthcoming CD, BEST DAYS. The CD hits stores on August 14, 2012 through TillyMann Music Group Inc. and distributed by Central South Distribution. The CD, produced by Myron Butler and Franklin, features 12 songs including stand-out tracks "I'll Hold On," "Best Days," and "Back In The Day Praise."

After numerous appearances and performances this spring and summer, Tamela sets out on a month-long Best Days promotional tour of performances and appearances in August. Included in the schedule are:

BET.com, Billboard magazine, Bobby Jones Gospel, Bud Billiken Parade, Daystar, Good Day Atlanta, Good Morning Texas, Gospel Today, Lift Every Voice, Moody Radio, Sirius, TBN, WGN, in-stores in Richmond VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Philadelphia, New York City, Dallas, scheduled churches and much more.

BEST DAYS is available for presale on Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, iTunes, Target.com and Walmart.com.

ABOUT TAMELA MANN

Tamela Mann is an accomplished NAACP Image Award nominated actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. Starring as "Cora Simmons," the loving and churchgoing "but woe to those who cross me" daughter of beloved Deacon Leroy Brown and the iconic Madea Simmons on the hit TBS comedy Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns, Tamela makes millions laugh every week while she enjoys a unique personal double blessing. Continuing the role she originated in Perry's 2004 play and 2008 film of the same name, the sassy, high spirited multi-talented singer and actress is able to work every day with David Mann, her husband who plays Leroy. Tamela's highly successful, Dove Award-winning CD "The Master Plan" remained at the top of the Gospel sales chart for almost a year, and in 2010, Tamela released "The Master Plan Deluxe Edition" which contained not only all the songs from the best-seller, but David's CD, "Mr. Brown's Good Ol' Time Church," and a full bonus DVD of behind the scenes footage and music videos. Tamela and David's new cooking and adventure show, "Hanging With The Manns," will be coming to television this fall.

For more information about Tamela Mann, visit http://www.tillymannmusic.com and www.facebook.com/davidtamelamann.