DeAndre Nico Performs "Take Me to the King" on The Voice

DeAndre Nico performed Tamela Mann's "Take Me to the King" on The Voice during live Top 11 eliminations.  

His second Christian song on The Voice!

Tamela Mann's "Take Me To The King" Certified Platinum

Tamela Mann's single "Take Me To The King" has received RIAA platinum certification with more than one million singles sold. The song, written and produced by long-time friend Kirk Franklin, marked the first collaboration between Tamela and Franklin since launching her solo career. "God Provides," the follow-up collaboration to the platinum single reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Radio chart this week. Written and produced by Kirk Franklin, the No. 1 track "God Provides" is the sophomore single from Tamela's Billboard chart-topping No. 1 album One Way.


One Way marks Tamela's fourth solo studio album and is executively produced by Tamela, her husband & actor David Mann and son David Mann Jr.

Tamela Mann's Best Days Are Golden

Grammy Award Nominee Tamela Mann's album 'Best Days' is certified gold by the RIAA for selling more than 500,000 copies. Tamela's manager and husband, David Mann, presented Tamela with her RIAA Certified Gold plaque at a pre-screening of Bounce TV's 'Mann & Wife' during the Stellar Awards weekend in Las Vegas.

Natalie Grant, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond To Headline Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

The 16th Annual NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will kick-off Super Bowl XLIX weekend on February 1, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. American Family Insurance, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will bring together Grammy and Dove Award-winning artists, inspirational leaders and special guests to create an unforgettable evening celebrating faith and football.

Headlining the night will be Natalie Grant, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin and Fred Hammond. Also appearing will be Phoenix-native singer-songwriter Mali Music. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Annually, both active and former NFL players gather to share a mutual love of performing off the field, using their musical gifts to celebrate their faith through song. These athlete and musicians come together inspired to create an extraordinary experience unique to football's biggest weekend.

Over the past sixteen years, Super Bowl Gospel Celebration has brought together amazing performances and special guests including Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, Mary Mary, Kelly Price, The Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, and many more.

Since its inception in 1999, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration has donated a portion of its proceeds to local and national charities. For the second year, the event will be benefiting the incredible work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Tamela and David Mann To Star in New Reality Series on BET

You've met the Browns, now meet the Manns. Grammy-Award Nominated Tamela Mann and husband David Mann will be the focus on "Meet The Manns" to launch on BET in 2015. Currently in production, "Meet The Manns" follows the lives of the Texas-based power couple and their family as they juggle their successful entertainment careers, marriage and adventures with the family.

Tamela and David shared "We'll take America behind the scenes of our day-to-day life, living out all our dreams as a family, at home and on the road. Of course, with 5 Mann kids, 8 grandkids, and extended relatives nearby, even the most ordinary family activities bring unexpected, outrageous results. There'll also be some news and reveals we're saving to share on the show - you'll have to tune in to find out what's in store."

Tamela Mann to Perform on The View

Grammy nominated vocalist Tamela Mann will appear on ABC's The View Tuesday, April 22. In celebration of co-host Sherri Shepherd's birthday, Tamela will perform her hit "Take Me To The King" for her friend and millions nationwide.

"Sherri is a dear friend, and I'm thrilled to be a part of her special day," said Tamela. "It's going to be a big celebration and time of fellowship, and I'm honored to be able to share my music with the ladies of The View and people across the country."

Ebony Magazine Features David And Tamela Mann

 To usher in Valentine's Day, EBONY magazine is showcasing the love among three African-American couples in its February 2014 issue. Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey, Carmelo and La La Anthony and David and Tamela Mann will each have their own cover, and inside the magazine, readers can learn about the spouses' love stories, how they knew they had found "the one," and what they do keep the fires burning.

This is the first time each of the celebrity power couples will grace a magazine cover with his or her spouse and offer exclusive insight into their relationship. 

When asked what ignites their love and how they maintain the passion in their relationships, the following responses were given:

"Stay in love because when you're in love, it covers a multitude of fault. Our relationship wasn't based on good sex or having a lot of money. It was based on just straight friendship. That's what has kept us." -David Mann

"I pray and ask God to keep my heart and my eyes burning only for David Mann. I speak his name in my prayers, because I want the desire to stay, so when he touches me, I get chills." -Tamela Mann

The issue is available on newsstands beginning January 7.

Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin To Host The Dove Awards

The GMA announces Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin as hosts for the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee. The show will be broadcast on Monday, October 21st at 8:00pm ET exclusively on UP.

In addition to the awards show host, past Dove Award winners and nominees, Gaither Vocal Band, Michael W. Smith, Tamela Mann and TobyMac are the first announced performers.

The first round of presenters confirmed includes Jaci Velasquez, Lecrae and Pastor Rick Warren.

44th Annual GMA Dove Awards' Nominations Announced

Top Nominees Include Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, Matt Redman, Tamela Mann and Wayne Haun

Artist of the Year Nominees are Chris Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli, Lecrae, Tamela Mann and TobyMac

New Artist of the Year Nominees are Capital Kings, Colton Dixon, for King & Country, Rhett Walker Band and Tasha Cobbs

Awards to broadcast on UP 

Top Nominees Include Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, Matt Redman, Tamela Mann and Wayne Haun

Artist of the Year Nominees are Chris Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli, Lecrae, Tamela Mann and TobyMac

New Artist of the Year Nominees are Capital Kings, Colton Dixon, for King & Country, Rhett Walker Band and Tasha Cobbs

Awards to broadcast on the UP television network

- See more at: http://www.uptv.com/news/2013/44th-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominations-announced#sthash.EqoobqNr.dpuf

42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards show was held and recorded last night. It was a night that paid tribute to gospel music’s veterans and recognized the industry’s emerging talents as the show entertained a sold-out crowd at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Hosted by Sherri Shepherd, the show will be broadcast Sunday night on gmc at 7 PM.

Francesca Battistelli was the evening’s top winner. The show touched other areas including country music (Kenny Rogers performed), TV (TBS' Tamela Mann won Traditional Gospel Album) and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow introduced Third Day.