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Focuses on gospel music's evolution into a higher level of professionalism. Revenues and exposure in 1994; Gospel music labels; Changing nature of artists and artistry in gospel music; Kirk Franklin as the 1990s gospel artist; Sub-30 group as a targeted area of growth; Gospel's progress in areas of standardization and professionalism.

Focuses on the forthcoming release of the album `The Nu Nation Project,' by Kirk Franklin. How the singer is primed to be the first gospel/Christian artist in history with an album shipping platinum; Opening order from Word Distribution; Solid response from growing number of mainstream retailers and Christian bookstore accounts; Sales of his prior four releases; Aggressive global marketing strategy of Gospo Centric, Interscope, Word Distribution and mainstream distributor Universal; How a portion of sales will go to burned churches.

Reports on music performers Mississippi Mass Choir and Kirk Franklin's acceptance of two awards apiece at the ninth annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in November 27, 1993. Franklin's performance of the song `Why We Sing'; Rainbow Coalition president and founder Jesse Jackson as recipient of the most-notable-achievement award; Actors Clifron Davis and Anna Maria Horsford as hosts of the program; Other award winners.

Reports on pre-release success of the debut act from B'Rite Records, God's Property. The collection of songs, `God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation,' with support from disc jockeys and rhythm-and-blues retailers; The triple-layered approach of the marketing scheme which could add to the album's crossover success; Franklin's history with gospel choirs that led him to produce God's Property, founded by choir director Linda Searight.

Reports on the release of Kirk Franklin's third album `Whatcha Lookin' 4' on April 30, 1996 under the Gospo Centric label. Initial sales performance of the album; Gospo Centric's marketing approach for the new release; Songs featured in the album.

Presents news briefs related to the gospel music industry as of January 25, 2003. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Artists who received awards, including Kirk Franklin and Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers; Television broadcast details for the awards presentation.

Offers news briefs related to gospel music as of April 21, 2001. Role of Kirk Franklin in the soundtrack and score of the motion picture 'Kingdom Come'; Success of Bishop T.D. Jakes & the Potter's House Mass Choir's 'The Storm Is Over'; Gold certification for Donnie McClurkin's 'Live in London and More'; Others.

Presents news briefs for the gospel music industry as of July 1, 2000. Details of a performance recorded by singer Kirk Franklin at a Houston, Texas church; Details of a lawsuit filed by singing group, the Family, against Gospo Centric Records; Plans for the Shirley Caesar Outreach Ministries' conference; Others.

Offers information on the gospel music industry for the week ending January 15, 2000. Observation that gospel music has increased in popularity and record sales throughout the last decade; Comment on the success of 'The Nu Nation Project,' by Kirk Franklin; Details on the debut of Natalie Wilson & the S.O.P. Chorale on Gospo Centric Records; Others.

Surveys successes in the gospel music industry in 1998. Sales of Kirk Franklin's `The Nu Nation Project'; Gospel's retail potential; Involvement of mainstream labels in the gospel music industry; Closing of Warner Gospel; Lawsuit involving the gospel group `God's Property'; 1998's biggest chart successes; Sales for Vickie Winans' album `Live In Detroit.'

Reports on the successful sales of Kirk Franklin's album `Kirk Franklin and the Family.' Respect given by the album to the gospel music industry; Franklin's fear of cross-over; Franklin's anxiety due to the release of his next album `What Cha Lookin' 4.'

Reports on record releases and developments in gospel music as of June 11, 1994. Kirk Franklin's live recording of new material at the Mount Calgary Church in Dallas, Texas; Commissioned's `Dare To Believe' single; Launching of Verity Records.

Presents developments in the music industry focusing on the gospel music segment. Profile on singer Kirk Franklin; Mississippi Mass Choir as garnering the top spot in the gospel album chart.

Discusses the 12th annual Stellar Awards, held on December 12, 1996. The performance of Kirk Franklin, following his recovery from an accident in November; Franklin's Tour of Life concerts; A complete list of the winners.