Motown Records Merges With EMI Gospel, Creating New Label "Motown Gospel"

The Gospel music division of Motown Records Partnerships with EMI Gospel creating a new label Motown Gospel. 

The announcement was made by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO, UMG East Coast Label Group and Bill Hearn, President & CEO, Capitol Christian Music Group.

The label will be officially launched tonight, with a press reception and artist showcase at the Arc Theatre in Los Angeles. Tye Tribbett is scheduled to perform tonight, the evening will also feature other Gospel artistes such as Smokie Norful, Tasha Cobbs and Kierra Sheard. In addition to the other artistes who will performed at the launch includes multiple Stellar Award winning artists VaShawn Mitchell, Pastor Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago and grammy nominee Anita Wilson among others.

CeCe Winans has also announced her intention to be the first new signing to the Motown Gospel label.

Tye Tribbett also said that the merger means that there will be an expansion of Gospel music and more opportunities for Christian performers.
The concert will be webcast for free on the church's website (http://onechurchla.org/) beginning at 6 pm.