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SUMMARY:LET’S PRAY: THE GIC PRAYER STAND
DESCRIPTION:Praying for Unity in Our Community\nFriday\, August 1\, 2025 | 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM (EST)\nABOUT THE EVENT \nThe Gospel Industry Coalition invites you to join us for “Let’s PRAY\,” a powerful early-morning prayer experience designed to bring together artists\, leaders\, and believers in a unified stand for our communities and our nation. \nThis gathering is more than a moment—it’s a movement. We’re coming together to cover our cities\, our families\, our industry\, and our future in prayer. \nWhether you’re near or far\, meet us at the altar—where the power begins. \nANOINTED PRAYER LEADERS INCLUDE \nDa’dra Greathouse \nDr. Oscar Williams \nBishop Juandolyn Stokes \nPastor Charles “CeJay” Johnson \nBishop Damien Sneed \nDr. Teresa Hairston Jackson \nAdditional leaders to be announced \nSCRIPTURE FOCUS \n“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary\, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” \n– 2 Corinthians 10:4 (NIV) \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Friday\, August 1\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Central Time) \nLocation: Online and In-Person Prayer Gathering (location details to be announced if applicable) \nAdmission: Free and open to the public \nREGISTRATION \nReserve your spot today. This event is free\, but registration is required. \nRegister Now at www.GICevents.org \nCONTACT & QUESTIONS \nFor more information or inquiries\, email us at gospelindustrycoalition@gmail.com
URL:https://gospelindustrycoalition.org/event/lets-pray-the-gic-prayer-stand/
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SUMMARY:Faith Meets Hoops: GIC Joins Bear Tag Celebrity Game During Stellar Awards Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share that the Gospel Industry Coalition (GIC) has officially joined forces with the Bear Tag Celebrity Basketball Game during Stellar Awards Weekend! \nTogether\, we’re using faith\, music\, and movement to shine a light on mental health awareness and support our community like never before. \nThursday\, August 14th \nMaplewood Gym | Nashville\, TN \nLink in bio to grab your tickets now! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1403879795259?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLet’s show up and show out!  \n#GICSupports #BearTagGame #StellarWeekend #MentalHealthMatters #FaithAndSports #StrongerMinds #GospelAndGame #GICUnites #NashvilleEvents #StellarAwards2025
URL:https://gospelindustrycoalition.org/event/faith-meets-hoops-gic-joins-bear-tag-celebrity-game-during-stellar-awards-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Are You OK? Mental\, Ministry\, and Money Conversations – A GIC Health Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gospel Industry Coalition (GIC) Health Board for a powerful\, purpose-driven conversation at the Are You OK?panel\, taking place Thursday\, August 15 at 9:30 AM—just before the GIC Honors celebration! \nHosted at Trevecca University – Jackson Center for Music & Worship Arts: Cierpke Choral Hall\, this free and open-to-the-public event invites you to step into a space of honesty\, healing\, and hope. \nTogether with gospel artists\, thought leaders\, and industry experts\, we’ll address critical questions about managing your mental health\, ministry responsibilities\, and money—three pillars essential to thriving in today’s world. \n Featured Panelists Include: \n\n\nEmcee N.I.C.E. – Christian Hip-Hop Artist \n\n\nJai – Rhythm and Gospel Artist \n\n\nTony Marshall – Record Executive \n\n\nNeiko Flowers – Media Personality \n\n\nDr. Teresa Jackson – Moderator & Curator \n\n\nDr. Oscar Williams – Moderator & Curator \n\n\nLet’s unite faith\, wellness\, and leadership in this timely dialogue. Whether you’re a creative\, leader\, or supporter\, this experience will equip and empower you. \nLocation: \nTrevecca University – Cierpke Choral Hall \n333 Murfreesboro Pike\, Nashville\, TN 37210 \nDate & Time: \nThursday\, August 15\, 2025 | 9:30 AM \nFree Admission | No Registration Fee Required \n#AreYouOK #MentalHealthMatters #GICSupports #GospelAndGame #FaithAndWellness #StrongerMinds #StellarWeekend \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://gospelindustrycoalition.org/event/are-you-ok-mental-ministry-and-money-conversations-a-gic-health-panel-event/
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SUMMARY:Berklee's 2026 Gospel Music Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026 – Berklee College in Boston Honors Gospel Greats: Ricky Dillard\, Nia Allen and Don Jackson\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026\n8:00p.m.\nBerklee Performance Center\n136 Mass Ave \nBerklee Africana Studies presents the annual Gospel Extravaganza\, a celebration of gospel music and Black sacred artistry. This dynamic performance showcases the depth\, spirit\, and global influence of gospel music across the African diaspora. \nA highlight of the evening is the Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony\, where we will welcome a new class of honorees whose contributions have profoundly impacted gospel music and its cultural legacy. This year’s inductees performing with the students—Ricky Dillard\, Dr. Nia Allen\, and Don Jackson—join a distinguished group of honorees including Karen Bell\, MAJOR.\, Jerome Kyles\, Bishop Hezekiah Walker\, Kurt Carr\, Dr. Judith McAllister\, Dr. Teresa Jackson\, Dennis Montgomery\, Rev. Milton Biggham\, Evelyn Lee and Mrs. Elta Garrett \nTogether\, these artists represent the excellence\, innovation\, and spiritual foundation of gospel music\, and their induction continues Berklee’s commitment to honoring the voices that have shaped this enduring tradition. \nAn Unforgettable Night of Live Gospel Music and Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction
URL:https://gospelindustrycoalition.org/event/berklees-2026-gospel-music-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:Berklee Performance Center\, 136 Massachusetts Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Celebrations 2026
DESCRIPTION:A series of major Mother’s Day Celebration concerts in May 2026 across several US cities\, featuring gospel artists like Pastor Shirley Caesar\, Marvin Sapp\, and Deitrick Haddon. \n\nBirmingham\, AL (May 8): Boutwell Auditorium featuring Shirley Caesar\, Marvin Sapp\, Avery Sunshine\, Melvin Crispell III\, and Deitrick Haddon.\nSouth Florida (May 9): The Faith Center in Sunrise featuring Pastor Shirley Caesar\, Deitrick Haddon\, Melvin Crispell III\, and Marvin Sapp.\nDetroit\, MI (May 9): Fox Theatre Detroit.\nWashington\, D.C. (May 9): CareFirst Arena.\nChicago\, IL (May 10): House of Hope Church Chicago.\nColumbia\, SC (May 10): Township Auditorium\n\n  \nFor more information\, visit: https://alwe.com/tours \n 
URL:https://gospelindustrycoalition.org/event/stellar-gospel-music-awards-2025/
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the 2nd ANNUAL Gospel Industry Honors!
DESCRIPTION:In every note sung and every lyric penned\, there is a story of sacrifice\, faith\, and quiet determination that rarely makes the headlines. Gospel music\, with its deep roots and wide reach\, has always depended on more than just the voices on stage — it thrives because of countless men and women who labor behind the scenes\, fueled by a calling far greater than fame. \nThis year\, the Gospel Industry Coalition (GIC) is stepping into a new season of gratitude with an event that has been long overdue: the Inaugural Gospel Industry Honors — a moment to pause\, reflect\, and celebrate the “Unsung Sheroes & Heroes” whose unseen hands and unwavering hearts have kept the message alive. \nMark your calendar: \nFriday\, August 14\, 2026 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET \nCHARLOTTE\, NC \nFor decades\, I have witnessed firsthand how radio promoters burn the midnight oil\, how publicists carry burdens few see\, how background vocalists bring songs to life without standing in the spotlight. They do it not for glory\, but because they know the power of gospel music to heal\, uplift\, and transform lives. \nThe Gospel Industry Honors is our way of giving flowers while they can still be appreciated. Saying thank you to those who have given so much without asking for anything in return. It is our collective exhale; a room filled with praise\, laughter\, tears\, and testimonies that remind us why we do what we do. \nGuests will gather for an elegant brunch\, filled with moments of heartfelt recognition\, stirring tributes\, and stories that will inspire a new generation to serve this industry with the same integrity and passion. \nWhy you should be in the room: \nThis is not just an event — it’s a movement to reclaim the spirit of community and honor within gospel music. It’s a gathering where legends meet laborers\, artists embrace administrators\, and everyone is seen as vital to the mission. \nTickets: $100 for Non-Members | $75 for General/Professional Members | $50 for GIC Founding Members |  \nSeats are limited because we want this to be intimate — a family reunion of sorts\, where hugs are genuine and gratitude flows freely. \nTickets go on sale May 1\, 2026 \nIf you have ever hummed a song that lifted your spirit\, you owe a debt to someone whose name you may never know — until now. Join us as we stand together\, as one body\, to honor those who have quietly kept the fire burning. \nBecause in this industry\, we know: to serve is to lead\, and to lead is to love. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you. \n 
URL:https://gospelindustrycoalition.org/event/gic-honors/
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