Maurette Brown Clark

ASCAP'S 21ST ANNUAL RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS
HONOR TOP SONGWRITERS AND PUBLISHERS OF 2007

New Edition Receives ASCAP Golden Note Award


New York, NY, June 24, 2008: Over 600 songwriters, recording artists and music industry leaders gathered at the 21st Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, held June 23 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, to salute the top songwriters and publishers behind the most popular music of 2007. Grammy Award-winning songwriter Johntá Austin hosted the all-star gathering, which included special guest presenters MC Lyte, Ne-Yo and T-Boz, plus live performances by some of today's hottest stars and emerging artists, including Marsha Ambrosius (Aftermath), Brutha (Def Jam), Raheem DeVaughn (Jive), The Dream (Def Jam), Flo-Rida (Poe Boy/Atlantic), J. Holiday (Capitol), Krave (Upfront/Interscope), Jacob Latimore (Crown World Entertainment), Karina Pasian (Def Jam), Shawty Lo (D4L/Asylum) and Tank (Blackground).

Top awards were handed out to:
Songwriter of the Year: Timbaland
Publisher of the Year: EMI Music Publishing
Ringtone of the Year: "This is Why I'm Hot"
R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year: "Lost Without U"
Rap Song of the Year: "Make Me Better"
Gospel Song of the Year: "Blessed & Highly Favored"
A special highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award to the six members of New Edition. Celebrating their 25th anniversary as recording artists, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant were honored in recognition of their innovative and enduring contributions to 'Rhythm & Soul' music, which have earned them an extraordinary place in American popular music. Following a video tribute highlighting the career of the platinum hit makers, writer/producer Maurice Starr and ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento presented awards to each member of the group. Previous recipients of the ASCAP Golden Note Award include Lionel Richie, Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jay-Z, Quincy Jones, LL Cool J and Steve Miller.

ASCAP's highly competitive and coveted Songwriter of the Year award went to Timbaland in recognition of the songs "Ice Box" (Omarion), "Make Me Better" (Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo), "My Love" (Justin Timberlake featuring T.I.) and "Until the End of Time" (Justin Timberlake with Beyoncé). This is the third time that Timbaland has won this award, and closely follows his Songwriter of the Year victory at this year's ASCAP Pop Music Awards for co-writing nine of the top ASCAP Pop songs of 2007.

EMI Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year for their 17 award-winning songs. This is the 14th consecutive win for EMI and the 16th time in the 21-year history of the awards show that they have received this honor.

"This is Why I'm Hot" claimed the award for Ringtone of the Year, and was also recognized in both the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap categories. The song was co-written by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Havoc, Danny "Styles" Schofield, Thomas "Tommy Gunz" Simons, Winston "Blackout" Thomas and Charles "Keak Da Sneak" Williams. Performed by Mims, the single debuted at number one on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart, reached #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and took the #1 spot on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.

The Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song was "Lost Without U." Co-written by Sean Hurley and Robin Thicke, and performed by Thicke, the song simultaneously topped Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.

"Make Me Better," co-written by Timbaland and Fabolous, was named Top Rap Song and also earned an award in the R&B/Hip-Hop category. The song reached #1 on Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks chart and earned Timbaland a Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year.

The Top Gospel Song was "Blessed & Highly Favored." The song earned writer Karen Clark-Sheard and performers The Clark Sisters two Grammys at this year's 50th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance, respectively.

Among the songwriters with multiple award-winning songs were: Timbaland with four; Keri Hilson with three; and Johntá Austin, Ivan Barias, Beyoncé, Jermaine "JD" Dupri, Mikkel Eriksen, Carvin Haggins, Tor Hermansen, Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" Jackson, The Dream and Justin Timberlake with two each.

Honorees and notables in attendance included: New Edition, Maurice Starr, Johntá Austin, MC Lyte, Ne-Yo, T-Boz, Akon, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, Karen Clark-Sheard, Drumma Boy, Torence "Lil Boosie" Hatch, Keri Hilson, Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" Jackson, Ludacris, Midi Mafia, Musiq Soulchild, Kelly Price, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, Tank, Webbie, Verdine White, Marsha Ambrosius, Brutha, Raheem DeVaughn, Flo-Rida, J. Holiday, Krave, Jacob Latimore, Karina Pasian, Shawty Lo, The Dream, Clarence Avant, Timothy "Attitude" Clayton, Crime Mob, Ron Fair, Fantasia, Kenny Lattimore, Lil' Kim, Kevin Liles, Chante Moore, Eddie Murphy, Polow Da Don, Sylvia Rhone, Rhymefest, Rick Rock, Jordin Sparks, Shakir Stewart, Al B. Sure, The Pussycat Dolls' Melody Thornton, Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker and Chaka Zulu, among others.

Click here for the complete list of winners.

About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 320,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP has representation arrangements with over 90 music rights organizations such that the ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com


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Gospel Songs

TOP GOSPEL SONG

"Blessed & Highly Favored"
by The Clark Sisters
Writer : Karen Clark-Sheard
Publisher : KSheards Melody


AWARD WINNING GOSPEL SONGS

"Hallelujah"
by Troy Sneed
Writer : Marc Dickerson
Publisher : Marky Larky Music Publishing

"Healing"
by Kelly Price
Writer : Kelly Price
Publisher : For The Write Price

"One God"
by Maurette Brown Clark
Writer : Darien Dennis
Publisher : Deez Hymnz

"Praise On The Inside"
by J. Moss
Writer : J. Moss
Publisher : Millenni Era Music

- Bobbi Marcus PR & Events Inc.

***MEDIA ALERT FOR WED., JUNE 18, 2008***



EDWIN AND WALTER HAWKINS, SANDI PATTY, AND THE WINANS TO BE HONORED AT

2008 GRAMMY SALUTE TO GOSPEL MUSIC®



Celebration to Feature Performances by Rance Allen, Avalon, Kim Burrell, Maurette Brown Clark ,

Natalie Grant, Patti LaBelle, and Richard Smallwood



WHO: Honorees: GRAMMY®-winning artists Edwin and Walter Hawkins, five-time GRAMMY-winning artist Sandi Patty, and five-time GRAMMY-winning group the Winans will be recipients of the President ' s Merit Award.



Performers/Presenters: Performers include gospel singer Rance Allen, contemporary Christian vocal quartet Avalon, gospel artist Kim Burrell, gospel singer/composer/arranger Maurette Brown Clark, contemporary Christian music artist Natalie Grant< /SPAN>, honorees Edwin and Walter Hawkins, two-time GRAMMY winner Patti LaBelle, honoree Sandi Patty, and gospel composer/pianist/arranger Richard Smallwood. Seven-time GRAMMY winner CeCe Winans will be a presenter. Performances will be under the musical direction of GRAMMY-winning producer Donald Lawrence. Gospel artist Martha Munizzi will serve as the evening's host.



Attendees: Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow , Recording Academy Chair Jimmy Jam, and key members of the music industry and political community.


WHAT: GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music®
The Recording Academy® President's Merit Award recognizes the contributions that key individuals have made in the music industry and the impact their efforts have had on music and the business of music. The GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music event honors those who have made significant contributions to gospel music, while supporting the history and importance of the genre.



Tickets for GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music are $25 – $50 and are available by calling 310.314.8281 or through e-mail at ticketing@grammy.com.



WHERE: The Lincoln Theatre

1215 U Street, NW

Washington , D.C. 20009



WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

5:45 p.m. Media Check-In

6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals

7:30 – 10 p.m. Award Presentations & Performances



Parking Info: Parking lots are located on U Street , between 13th and 14th Streets and on 12th Street between U and V Streets, fee is $10 - $15. Metered spaces are free after 6:30 p.m.



(***Media check-in and red carpet arrivals will be located directly behind the Lincoln Theatre on V Street, NW . Please bring a deck to plug into the mult box.***)



MEDIA R.S.V.P. IS MANDATORY:

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Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.



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With God, There Are No Limits
Created 04/15/2009
by Lisa Collins, senior music editor, GospelMusicChannel.com

Insider News Teaser:
Gospel’s Maurette Brown-Clark doesn’t know where she’s going, but she knows who’s taking her there.

It was some years ago during a sermon by a former pastor that Maurette Brown-Clark heard seven words that have changed her life: “Take the time limits off of God.”

It was a good thing, too, or her 19-year journey to the forefront of the gospel music scene might have been marked by disappointment. Instead, the Stellar Award-winning artist who’s been dubbed by some as the “Princess of Praise & Worship,” doesn’t get offended when people say, ‘I’ve never heard of you before’ or ‘Oh, that’s your song?’” She simply encourages others to take God off their time clocks.

“A lot of people sit down and map out their lives… I’ve never done that,” Brown-Clark reveals. “I didn’t envision where I wanted to be. I just knew that this is what I was called to do, and I hope I’m on track with where he wants me to be, and if that’s okay with Him, then it’s alright with me.”

And just as Brown-Clark has taken the limits off of God, He is showing her that there are no limits to her career.

The lead single from her current CD, The Dream, garnered close to 50,000 spins according to BDS, spent over a year in the Top 10, peaking at the #2 position on Billboard and Radio & Records airplay charts, hit #1 on MediaGuide airplay charts and remains in high rotation on gospel stations around the country. Her album The Dream captured two 2008 Stellar Awards—one for “Praise and Worship Album of the Year,” and the other for “Children's Performance of the Year,” for "It Ain't Over!"

But the biggest compliment she’s ever received came just last month. “After I’d performed, the pastor at the church where I was singing said, ‘You know what, I didn’t see you up there singing. All I saw was Jesus.’”

That Maurette Brown-Clark has struck a chord with gospel audiences has, she says, more to do with the way she presents the lyric to listeners, in a way they can receive them. “With all of my records, I try to do songs that minister to me first. I’m a good singer and songwriter, and [I try to choose] songs that allow the anointing to show through.” Most of all, she says, she’s just true to who she knows herself to be, and the freedom in that is evident in the music.

Other album standouts included “Sovereign God,” “The Dream,” “It Ain't Over,” and "I Am What God Says I Am,” featuring the vocal debut of her daughter, Jada Simone Clark.

Both her eldest daughter and son have performed with Maurette, continuing the family tradition started by her parents in the living room of their home, where her father taught his children how to sing. “My mother made sure we took piano lessons, and that’s really how it started in our living room. If we went to church, they’d call us up to sing, and we would do just that.”

She sang her way through college, earning a degree at the University of Maryland. It was on one of those side-job singing dates that Maurette got her first professional break—a duet with Daniel Winans.

“Daniel Winans came to my very first concert, and when he left, he said, ‘I’m going to call you to do a song with me,’” Maurette recalls. “I’m thinking, ‘Right, you’re a Winans. You can get anyone to sing with you.’ But he did call, and I stayed in the Winans family home and I thought it doesn’t get any better than this.”

But it did continue to get better with God opening doors along the way. “I went on to record with Pastor Timothy Wright and that opened the door for me to record with Richard Smallwood (as part of his backup group, Vision), and that opened the door for me to record for myself.”

Maurette's first CD, How I Feel, was released in 1998 and earned her the Stellar Award for "Best New Artist" in 2000. Her second, By His Grace, released in 2002, received two Stellar Award nominations.

“I didn’t expect so much time, but to still be relevant after three CDs and 11 years and to still sing and record with Richard Smallwood and other gospel music stars is a good thing,” says the singer who did some co-production work on the theme song, "Down in the Hole," for HBO's "The Wire" (Season 4). “This past one came out two years ago, and it’s still going strong. I’m still getting a lot of requests to come and minister, even in a time of recession. I appreciate God for that.” She pauses for a moment before adding with a chuckle, “Did I mention that I have three kids?”

As to what’s next? Only God really know. “I should be recording because my current record’s two years old,” she says, “but I think I’m just going to put on the seat beat, jump in the car and let God continue to drive.”


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About the Writer
Lisa Collins, a Los Angeles native and resident, is a syndicated columnist, writer, publisher and former Billboard Magazine columnist. Her career in gospel began in 1988 with her creation of “Inside Gospel,” a daily/weekly syndicated radio series that provided news, profiles and product updates relative to the gospel music community. For the next eight years, she would also serve as executive producer of the show that was broadcast in more than 100 markets nationwide. Collins has also served as a segment producer for BET and authored well over 300 articles on a variety of issues for a number of national publications from Essence to Upscale. Her background in the field of entertainment reporting is extensive, featuring cover stories and interviews with the likes of Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson and Prince.




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Source URL: http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/news/insider/inside-gospel-april-14 - Gospelmusicchannel.com

Maurette Brown-Clark in Top 30
01/13/2009

Press Release

January 13, 2009


Maurette Brown Clark's "It Ain't Over" Hits Top 30


Jackson, MS-"One God" by Maurette Brown Clark (AIR Gospel / Malaco Music Group) has garnered close to 50,000 spins according to BDS tabulations, spent over a year in the top ten (10), peaking at the #2 position on Billboard / Radio and Records airplay charts, hitting #1 on Mediaguide airplay charts and still remains a people's favorite continuing to receive significant spins on radio stations across the country.

Her Album The Dream captured two 2008 Stellar Awards, one for Praise and Worship Album of the Year, the other for Children's Performance of the Year for her daughter Jada Simone Clark's vocal performance on "It Ain't Over!"

Maurette Brown Clark's follow up single "It Ain't Over (Until God Says It's Over) is encouraging the hearts of thousands of Americans across this country during this tumultuous economic time while beginning to make its run up the Gospel airplay charts, debuting in the Top 30 on the Mediabase Gospel charts a few weeks ago and currently rising up the Billboard Gospel charts, now in the #19 position.

Millions witnessed Maurette Brown Clark's performance of "It Ain't Over (Until God Says It's Over) on TBN's Praise The Lord! with special guest speaker Juanita Bynum on July 24, 2007 when she turned her experience on TBN into a pure and powerful ministry moment, proving that Christian television can transpire into an extraordinarily moving television experience.

Ms. Clark's stirring performance left onlookers moved to tears, reaffirmed in their testimonies, hitting their "MySpace" accounts afterwards letting others know about this historic event that had just taken place or simply searching "YouTube" to see if they could catch a glimpse. That is one example of why people affectionately call Maurette Brown Clark the "Princess of Praise & Worship," for she truly resembles a daughter of the King.

To listen to song clips from "The Dream" and to purchase online:
http://www.malaco.com/Catalog/Gospel/Maurette-Brown-Clark/Item/1901/The-Dream.php

- Malaco.com

Friday, April 17, 2009
“IT AIN’T OVER” VIDEO WORLD PREMIERE ON THE GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL

The Malaco Music Group invites you to experience an historic television event this Sunday, April 19, 2009 on The Gospel Music Channel.

“It Ain’t Over” (Until God Says It’s Over), the first ever concept video for two time Stellar Award winner, Atlanta International Records (Air Gospel) recording artist Maurette Brown Clark will make its “world premiere” debut on The Gospel Music Channel.

The “world premiere” will take place immediately following the 3 pm (est) Sunday afternoon movie, approximately 5:15 pm. (Check local listing)

“It Ain’t Over” (Until God Says It’s Over) is Ms. Clark’s 2nd consecutive R&R /Billboard & Mediabase Top 5 song, from her CD “The Dream.”

You don’t want to miss this!!!

Set your VCR, DVR or TIVO!

“The Dream” is available In Stores, iTUNES, or log on to www.malaco.com

- malacorecords.blogspot.com

PRESS RELEASE





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 7, 2008

Contact: Jenny Rogers

Email: mediajenny@charter.net

Phone: (615) 477-4849



Maurette Brown Clark & Daughter Jada Up For Stellar Awards



Jackson, MS. January 8, 2008- Maurette Brown-Clark, affectionally called “The Princess Of Praise & Worship” is sweeping airwaves, rock-solid in her #2 position on the Hot Gospel Songs' Billboard Charts, spending many of her thirty-seven weeks at her peak position of #2 for "One God" from her debut release on AIR/Malaco, The Dream. Brown-Clark’s 2007 release One God is nominated for the Praise and Worship CD of the Year by the 2008 Stellar Award committee, while Brown-Clark herself is nominated as the Contemporary Female of the Year. Daughter Jada Simone Clark, who performed on the single “I Am What God Says I Am,” is nominated in the category of Children’s Performance of the Year. Jada was four-years-old at the time of the recording; possibly the youngest solo performance nominee in history.

The Stellar Awards will be held on January 12, 2008 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville , TN. Hosts for this prestigious event are CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin and Byron Cage.

Brown-Clark, who has been traveling tirelessly across the nation to concerts, television tapings, radio promotions and other events has been converting listeners with her warm personality, winning smile, and phenomenal talent. Daughter Jada performs with her mother at local live events. “One God” is also #2 on R & R charts, #2 on Mediabase, Music Monitor’s Gospel Singles charts and #1 on Independent Gospel Singles Charts. For more information on Brown-Clark, please visit: www.maurettebrownclark.com.

- Malaco Records

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January 28, 2008

Contact: Jenny Rogers

Email: mediajenny@charter.net

Phone: (615) 477-4849



MAURETTE BROWN CLARK’S “ONE GOD” HITS #1



Jackson, MS. January 28, 2008 -2008 Stellar Award Winner Maurette Brown Clark (AIR Gospel / Malaco) released “One God” forty-one weeks ago and has enjoyed chart-topping status since that time. The single spent most of the last forty weeks in the #1 slot on Mediabase’s Indy charts and #2 on Billboard and Radio and Records’ industry charts. Pressing past Marvin Sapp’s history making single “Never Would Have Made It” & Kirk Franklin’s Declaration (This Is It), “One God” has become the number one song in the nation according to Mediabase’s Gospel chart tabulations this week. This is the first of the 3 major chart detecting systems.



“We are more than excited about the success of Maurette’s project. She has worked hard since the release of The Dream and has been extremely patient. She deserves the raves she receives at every concert and convention. I have had the privilege of working with some of the finest artists in gospel music history during my career and Maurette is no exception,” declares D.A. Johnson, Executive Director of Malaco Music Group’s Gospel division. “We are looking forward to even more excitement as we release the next single.”



Maurette Brown Clark and daughter Jada, who performed on The Dream with her mother, both took home Stellar Awards during the 23rd annual Stellar Award show, January 12, 2008.



For more information, please visit: www.maurettebrownclark.com.



- Malaco Records

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January 15, 2008



Contact: Jenny Rogers

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Maurette Brown-Clark, Daughter Jada

Win Big At Stellar Awards… It Ain’t Over



Nashville, TN. January 15, 2008- The 23rd Annual Stellar Awards took place January 12, 2008, and were nothing short of noteworthy for AIR Gospel artist Maurette Brown-Clark and her daughter Jada Simone Clark. Aptly titled the ‘Princess of Praise and Worship,” Brown-Clark took home the award for Praise and Worship CD of the Year for The Dream (AIR Gospel/Malaco). Daughter Jada Simone Clark won honors for Children’s Performance of the Year for her solo work on “I Am What God Says I Am,” from her mother’s CD. Jada was four-years-old at the time of the recording. Brown-Clark was also a presenter for the Stellar Award ceremony.

Brown-Clark, a petite figure with a large voice and powerful message is sweeping airwaves with “One God” from her debut release on Air/Malaco, The Dream. “One God” is rock-solid in the #3 position on the Hot Gospel Songs’ Billboard Charts, #3 position on Mediabase, spending many of her thirty-eight weeks at her peak position of #2; however still remains in the #1 position on the Mediaguide Independent charts. “It Ain’t Over,” the follow up single along with a bonus track of the Stellar Award winning performance from Jada on “I Am What God Says I Am”, will be released to radio in a few short weeks.

This mother-daughter duo is busy performing concert dates to promote The Dream, for more information on their itinerary, please visit: www.maurettebrownclark.com.



- Malaco Records

Ahoy Mates,

We are excited that you will be joining us as a very significant part of the Radio One “One Love” Cruise. We are looking forward to working with you on a fun and successful cruise, and we hope that the attached information will be helpful in your process.

The first thing you need to know is that we set sail out of Miami, Florida on Monday, March 3, 2008. The ship is docked at the port of Miami, Pier “C”

The One Love Cruise promises you a week of inspiration and praise, and like years past it will deliver! There’s something for everybody, Worship services, concerts, buffets, book clubs, hanging with celebrities, how-to seminars, spa treatments, workouts, excursions, Bible Study, theme nights, and more! We’ve have some great performers scheduled; Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, Vickie Winans, Byron Cage, Dorothy Norwood, Deitrick Haddon, Damon Little, Maurette Brown Clark, comedians Akintunde & John Grey. Yolanda Adams and Jeff Majors will served as the host.

You’re making history with us as we cruise our first charter on Celebrity Cruise Line “Century”, The Freedom of the Seas, and to top it off, you’re helping the Tom Joyner Foundation raise money for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

- Radio One