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Nikki Ross’ recording has been postponed. It was scheduled for Jan. 20, but it is being pushed back to a later date.

In spite of this news, Nikki Ross is featured on James Fortune’s new release Identity (To be released Jan. 17) and also on Micah Lee’s new single Conqueror. (Promo video above)

This song, performed by Ricky Dillard & New G on their last project, “Keep Living” features Houston’s Nikki Ross taking lead and LaVargna Hubbard taking it home.

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Nikki Ross is one of the nation’s most sought after vocalists. She has recorded on national projects with Ricky Dillard & the New Generation Chorale, Kirk Franklin and with Rodnie Bryant & CCMC to name a few.

Now, she is set to have her own live recording, Jan. 20, 2012 in Houston, TX. She told MyHoustonGOSPEL.com today what people should expect at the recording.

“(People should expect) gospel most definitely with a twist of trendiness. What I mean by “trendiness” is pretty much putting all that I do into it, a little jazz, praise & worship and a little more that may be a surprise to all,” says Ross.

Stay tuned to MyHoustonGOSPEL.com for further details about this event.

Gospel star LeAndria Johnson announced her new residence on Twitter.

Stellar Awards Academy members have a short time left in casting their first round ballot for the 27th Annual Awards show. This year’s first round ballot has many Houston connections. Houston-bred artists Yolanda Adams, Lecrae, Brian Courtney Wilson, James Fortune & FIYA, Luke Mercer, Kim Burrell, Jennifer Holliday and Preashea Hilliard are all listed.

Locally-based record labels are getting recognition also. Matthew Knowles’ MusicWorld Gospel is listed 18 times with entries for Trin-i-tee 5:7 & Brian Courtney Wilson. Kerry Douglas’ Black Smoke Music World Wide is listed 25 times with entries for James Fortune & FIYA, Earnest Pugh, Lonnie Hunter, Keith Wonderboy Johnson and Preashea Hilliard.

Other mentions include Kirk Franklin’s Hello Fear, which Houston’s Nikki Ross is featured on. Also, Ricky Dillard’s Keep Living is listed, it features Ross and Houston choir master Carnel Davis Jr., who is a part of the background choir, New G.

Lakewood Church music head, Israel Houghton is also listed seven times on the ballot.

Members of SAGMA have until Sept. 2nd to vote.

So, while researching for another article, we came across a song that was released years ago but did not get the play it should’ve gotten. This happens many times though, awesome vocalists record with regional groups and choirs on projects that don’t go pass the local airwaves or fans.

The song “Come To Me” by Florida choir, LaNorris McFadden & PROOF features Nikki Ross’ vocals flowing perfectly with the music and choir vocals.  It is a really good song that should’ve gotten more buzz when it was released in 2009.

Check it out! Let us know what you think!

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You can purchase the song here for 99c.

Ringing in at just under 4 hours, the Houston Resurrection Concert was one to remember, packed full of talent. In case you missed the concert YouTube’s WilBGr8  posted videos from the concert. You may not be able to tell from the videos, but the room was at capacity and was burning with talent. An air conditioning failure had the crowd fanning but enjoying awesome music.

Ron Summers was the emcee for the event. Guests were Gail Stewart & Prayze Four, Lawrence Ingram and Ozen, Patrick D. Williams & Unity in Praise, Praire View A&M BSM Choir, Terrence Hartford & New Vision, Rhonda McLemore, Zacardi Cortez, Nakitta Clegg-Foxx and the headliner was Nikki Ross.

Check the videos out & let us know what you think in the comments.

Thanks to YouTube’s WilbGr8 for capturing this moment at Chad Stevenson’s 2010 Thanksgiving concert.

Nikki Ross ministered He’ll Bring You Out, a classic song that was revived following Karen Clark-Sheard’s performance at the Bishop Walter Hawkins’ memorial concert. This took place at the 2011 COGIC AIM Kickoff event at New Life Tabernacle COGIC in Houston, TX. We see Karen Clark-Sheard in the congregation, she later ministered a sermonic solo before her husband, Bishop J. Drew Sheard preached.

COGIC AIM will be held in Houston, TX July 4-11 2011.