Recap: Sony Gospel Showcase

The Sony Gospel showcase stirred the crowds, and that was only when the saw the lineup of artists who were slated to minister. Israel & New Breed, fresh from their Sunday evening DVD recording session were first up, and had to quickly depart to catch their plane for their imminent Africa tour. Anthony Evans took the stage next, singing "Incredible" and a couple others from his recent InPop Music project, followed by LaShell Griffin. Anointed also sang, complete with band and female backup singer, bringing new stuff from their upcoming project. Then Kim Burrell ripped things to shreds with her two-song set —new music from her next solo project slated for 2005. Her husband accompanied Burrell on organ for the first song, and then she let things rip on the second, much as she did on her Sunday night appearance at the opening kickoff. The track on that popped people's eyes. Joe Pace and the Colorado Mass Choir also took to the stage. Things melted down when Tye Tribbett and G.A. sang, as they pulled masses of people to the front, many of whom came to watch his band, SoundCheck. This cat is cementing his reputation here at GMWA! Songs song included "G.A. Chant (No Way)" and "It's Time".

Notables in the crowd were Yolanda Adams, Richard Smallwood, Andrew Gouche, Albertina Walker, James "JJ" Hairston and Don Jackson of Central City Productions (of the Stellar Awards).

Now everyone is off to the AIR Gospel showcase, which is one of those waaaay late night shindigs. There's no sleeping in Kansas City!!