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Introduces a series of articles discussing the gospel music industry as of 2000. Details of revenue statistics from the Gospel Music Association; Details of demographic response to gospel music in the United States; Importance of radio airplay to the success of gospel; Discussion of the retail market for gospel music in the U.S.

Discusses the actions taken by some U.S. state governments to enforce the retrofitting of fire sprinklers at university dormitories. Development of a sprinkler installation plan for universities in Kentucky; Enactment of a bill in New Jersey after a fire at Seton Hall University; Provisions of the sprinkler law in Wisconsin.

Deals with the actions taken by state governments across the United States to protect their personnel following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Steps taken by the National Association of State Personnel Executives and the National Association of State Facilities Administrators; Security measures in state buildings; Administrative leave of government employees sent home because of office closures.

Reports on the entry of Christian labels into the gospel market. Growth of the gospel market; Signing of gospel acts by Christian labels; Potential of gospel recordings in terms of sales; Factors behind Christian labels' decision to enter the gospel category; Increase of amount spent by Christian labels on marketing and developing gospel acts; Retailers' response to the merging of the two categories.

Reports on the upswing status of gospel music in the 1990s. Increase in sales activity; Emergence of new names; Production quality as the biggest factor determining the success of gospel music; Bishop Paul Morton & The Greater St. Stephen Mass Choir; Advent of hiphop styles in gospel music.

Reports on the 16th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards held on January 13, 2001 at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Success of Yolanda Adams who won five awards, including artist of the year; Awards which were given to the sister duo Tina and Erica Atkins; Highlights of the ceremony.

Reports changes taking place at Warner Gospel and Warner Western, two subsidiary labels at Warner Bros. Nashville, Tennessee location. Closing of Warner Gospel; Transition of Warner Western to a catalog-driven operation; Comments of Jim Norman, president of Warner Bros. Nashville.

Reports on the market success of Mississippi Mass Choir's `Soul Train' and `It Remains to Be Seen' albums. Key factor in the growing sales of the group's albums; Telemarketing division and record club established by Malaco.

Looks at the growth potential of the gospel music industry. Top selling acts; Factors in gospel's increased focus on the mainstream marketplace; Fear of market overload; Changes in street level marketing.

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 the winners of the 19th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards held on January 10, 2004 in Houston, Texas. Rance Allen and Mary Mary for the music release "Right on Time: Live in Memphis"; Nomination of Vickie Winans in various award categories; Byron Cage for his work "The Presence of the Lord Is Here."

Presents updates on gospel music artists in 2004 in the U.S. Debut of singers Kiera Sheard and Tye Tribbett in the music industry; Career of R. J. Helton; Success of Smolie Norful in 2003; Lits of artists who have gospel music releases in 2004.

Presents news briefs on retail deals in the U.S. music industry as of December 27, 2003. Collaboration of Tyscot Records with several music labels to form Taseis Distribution; Decision of MCG Records president James Bullard to sign an exclusive distribution deal for the Malaco Music Group; Appointment of Tara Griggs-Magee as executive vice-president of gospel at the Sony Urban Music division.

Presents news briefs on musicians and the music industry in the U.S. as of November 1, 2003. Nominations garnered by singer Vickie Winan at Stellar music awards; Parnership of Integrity Gospel and Gospo Centric for the release of the CD "Gotta Have Gospel!"

Focuses on the 2nd annual Central South Gospel Retail and Distribution Conference which was held on October 3, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. Number of retailers who attended the event; Details on the workshops; Inductees in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Reports on the 36th annual session of the Gospel Music Workshop of America held in Tampa, Florida in August 2003. Topics discussed during the conference; Number of participants in the conference; Factors affecting the gospel music industry.

Reports on the gospel music label of Brooklyn, New York City-based Christian Cultural Center called CCC Music Group. Annual operating budget of the label; Statement from charismatic leader A. R. Bernard about his mission for the label; Information on the first music album that will be released by the label.

Reports on the 22nd Annual Gospel Music Excellence Awards on August 9, 2003 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in Tampa, Florida. Nominees; Highlights of the event; Music recordings to be released in 2003.

Presents news briefs on Christian and gospel music trade in the U.S. as of July 26, 2003. Launch of the debut album of Percy Bady; Launch of the music album 'Speak Life' by Joe Pace and the Colorado Mass Choir; Schedule of the third Back to Holiness Ministry and Music Conference by Donnie McClurkin.

Presents news briefs on the gospel music industry in the U.S. as of July 12, 2003. Release date of 'Diary of a Psalmist,' performed by Marvin Sapp; Talent search for gospel singers launched by Sweet Finesse Entertainment.

Presents news briefs related to the gospel music industry as of May 17, 2003. Praise for a performance by vocal quartet Rizen at a Light Records showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada; Plans for the release of an album in 2003; Partnership between Light Records and Tehillah Records for the rerelease of several albums.

Deals with the performance of the gospel music genre in the U.S. in 2002. Comparison with mainstream music sales; Challenges addressed by the sector; Details on the sales of Shekinah Glory Ministry.

Presents news related to artists and music in the U.S., as of October 5, 2002. Appointment of Shawn Tate at Arrow Records; Release of a sound recording on compact disc by Ed Montgomery of Ablife Records and ALC featuring Mark Taylor; Concert tour by Richard Smallwood, Donald Lawrence and Karen Clark-Sheard.

Reports on the addition of Vickie Winans to the talented stars of New York City-based Verity Records, as of September 2002. Popularity of Winans; Appraisal of her capability as an artist.

Presents an update on religious music recordings in the U.S. as of August 2002. Information on the album 'Live at Radio City Music Hall--Family Affair II,' performed by Hezekiah Walker; Sales of Michelle William's gospel album 'Heart to Yours'; Performance of the music group Out of Eden.

Reports on the proceedings of the 2002 Stellar Music Gospel Awards held at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia. Artists who performed at the event, including Donnie McClurkin and Kirk Franklin; Awards won by McClurkin and others; List of awards given for best album and song, and other categories.

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.

Focuses on the evolution of gospel music in the United States during 1990-2000. Comments by singer Vickie Winans regarding the modernization of traditional gospel; Mainstream commercial success of young gospel acts, including Mary Mary; Influence of hip-hop culture on contemporary gospel music.

Focuses on the lawsuit filed against Gospo Centric Records owner Vicki Mack-Lataillade and Kirk Franklin in Los Angeles, California. Charges filed by members of the group Family; Demand for a financial accounting of `The Nu Nation Project'; Allegations of conflict of interest committed by the company in relation to the handling of artists.

Reports on developments in the gospel music recording industry as of December 1999. Transformation of gospel music in the 1990s; Singers and groups leading the industry; Factors contributing to the spread of gospel music to non-gospel consumers; Secularization of the music.

Focuses on developments related to the gospel music scene in the United States, current as of December 4, 1999. Success of CeCe Winans' album `Alabaster Box'; Release of the second album from Trin-I-Tee 5:7.

Focuses on developments related to the gospel music scene in the United States, current as of October 9, 1999. Gospel musician Brent Jones' participation in a panel that explored the ins and outs of the gospel industry; Increased public acceptance of avant-garde gospel acts of record label reap Records.

Offers gospel music information. Features of the release of `Emmanuel (God With Us)' by the Mississippi Mass Choir by Malaco's gospel division; Details of The Bobby Jones 21st annual Explosion and annual Diamond Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada; Attendants, including Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams.

Gives news briefs relating to gospel music as of May 22, 1999. The Bobby Jones Gospel Artists & Record Executives Retreat in May 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The album `Chainbreaker,' by Detrick Haddon; Gospel artists present at the Impact Summit in Miami, Florida.

Presents gospel music news briefs as of May 8, 1999. Start of the promotional campaign for the release of Vickie Winans' `Live In Detroit II' at CLC Christian Bookstore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 19; Al Wash asked to participate in Hammond's Pages of Life Summer Concert tour, featuring Karen Clark-Sheard, Virtue, and others; Gathering of gospel artists and executives May 9-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada for Bobby Jones' Annual Recording Executives/Artists Retreat; Guests involved.

Presents news about gospel music for September 26, 1998. The success and popularity of Tonex and the album `Tonex Pronounced Toe-Nay'; The stamps from the United States Postal Service commemorating gospel legends Roberta Martin, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward and Mahalia Jackson.

Reports on developments in the gospel music segment of the sound recording industry in the United States as of April 13, 1996. New album releases; Benefit concert for Sweet Rain Records president Lionel Darty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Impact Super Summit's move to Nashville, Tennessee.

Reports on developments in the gospel music segment of the sound recording industry in the United States as of March 30, 1996. Election of Albert Jamison as chairman of the Gospel Music Workshop of America at the annual Gospel Music of America board meeting in Mobile, Alabama; Theme of the workshop; Sale of gospel-music radio station KGFJ in Los Angeles, California to Douglas Broadcasting.

Reports on developments in the gospel music segment of the sound recording industry in the United States as of March 16, 1996. Release of Dottie Peoples' fourth album `Count On Me' at the end of March; Twinkle Clark's teamup with record producers Donald Lawrence and Ben Tankard for a record called `Masterpiece.'

Reports on developments in the gospel music segment of the sound recording industry in the United States as of March 2, 1996. Commercial success of Carlton Pearson's sophomore album `Live at Azuza'; Malaco Records' release of Ruby Terry's hip-hop influenced album `God Can Do It'; CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar's participation in the musical `Born To Sing.'

Presents the author's views on several artists and music. Examination of Yolando Adams' album `More Than A Melody'; Information on Christmas music releases; Stars of remake of 1947 Cary Grant holiday film.

Presents developments related to gospel music in the United States. Glorious Records' termination of its union with Integrity Music; DeForest Soaries' release of the first act signed to his Proclaim Records.

Reports on the gain in acceptance of gospel music in urban radios in the United States. Efforts of radio program directors to popularize the genre; Breakthrough made by the song `Why We Sing,' by Kirk Franklin and The Family; Follow through albums.

Reports on the 11th annual Chicago Gospel Festival, an outdoor music festival.

Reports that recording artist Andrae Crouch has accepted the pastorate of Pacoima, Calif.-based Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ. Crouch's involvement in the daily operations of the church and ministry work.

Reports on developments in contemporary Christian music recording in the United States. Vanessa Bell-Armstrong's plans for a comeback; Start of Kirk Franklin's first national tour on April 13, 1995 in New Orleans.