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Gerard Henry, creator of BET’s Lift Every Voice is set to host Gospel Search of America 2008, back by popular demand thousands will be reconvening in Dallas, Texas on October 10 – 11.
Gospel Search of America (GSA) is a National Talent Search with a TWIST, providing educational and empowering Music Business Seminars covering the business from A – Z. Enjoy such topics as Distribution, Starting a Label, Marketing, Ministry, Promotions, Radio Play, Production, Publishing, The state of the industry, and much more. “This national event caters to Gospel Music’s Independent Community and was established to serve as a conduit to bridge the gap,” says Karessa Lang, the brainchild of GSA.
Featuring artist Byron Cage, Myron Bulter & Levi and Papa San in 2007 it was a smashing success as these awarding winning artists ministered, the crowd exploded to their feet with exciting worship and joyful praise. Other great guests included Lisa Page-Brooks of the legendary group Witness, and the powerfully anointed Lacrisha Campbell. This year, our invited special guests are 2008 Stellar & Grammy Nominated Trin-i-tee 5:7, Darwin Hobbs, Ashmont Hill and we will introduce our 2007 Winner, the riveting. Mona Moore.
Returning for GSA ’08 as seminar presenters are some of the most prominent industry leaders of today, to provide an unforgettable experience of knowledge sharing and networking. The confirmed presenters are Larry Blackwell, EMI Gospel; Tracey Artis, Zomba/Sony-BMG; Bryant Scott, Tyscot Records, Richard Picart, Gospelcity.com; Gordon Ely, Billboard Magazine Critic; Sanchez Harley, ChezMusical; Vernice Watson, The Artist Company; Joe Langham, Comin Atcha Distribution with moderator Bro. Steve.
The GSA ’08 WINNER will receive CASH, 12-City Tour of The House of Blues Gospel Brunch, Gospelcity.com Promotions, UrbanRoundup.com Promotions, Marketing by TRAKO and much more.
Many will come from all over the world but only seventy-five (75) will be chosen for the Semi-Finals on Friday, October 10th and ten (10) will be selected for the GSA ’08 Finals. Our esteemed judges and our audience will choose the 2008 GSA Winner on Saturday, October 11 following a LIVE performance. We are currently accepting submissions for the National Talent Search. To submit your project or register to attend go to: www.myspace.com/trakoentertainment or call TRAKO Entertainment @ 214-295-5531.
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