I posted this on my Instagram and Facebook- say hello!
Black Music Honors aired for the final time today on Bounce-such gratitude to receive those roses while I’m here to appreciate them. The Black Music Honors TV show in it’s second year has class and soul. The proceeds benefit the building of the National African American Museum of Music being built in Nashville, Tennessee.
The other great thing about this show was their going outside of the box beyond the usual artists that are repeated over and over not just Honors but performers as well. Thanks again Sevyn Streeter and Vivian Green – both have new projects out so please support those wonderful ladies and artists.
I’m going to upload my full speech – they had to edit though I didn’t get the play off music!
There’s a lot of not so positive things going on in the world – Be open to good things..don’t get stuck in a rut.
Concerts feature Jody Watley mega solo hits including “Looking for a New Love” “Don’t You Want Me”, “Friends” “Real Love” and more, as well as a few Shalamar classics originated by Watley including “A Night to Remember” performed with the much buzzed about hot and sexy SRL. featuring Nate Allen Smith and Rosero McCoy.
The audience also gets enchanted by new dance burners and original SRL. music to the delight of the growing fan base.
After a great summer of concerts with and without SRL – more music and dynamic concerts to come for 2018. Booking now
Syndicated television airing September 2-30 and on the Bounce Network Oct.10, 2017.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME Albany, GA GA WSWG CBS 2:00 PM Alexandria LA NALB NBC 11:00 AM Augusta-Aiken GA WRDW CBS 1:00 PM Buffalo NY WIVB CBS 3:00 PM Chattanooga TN EFLI CW 4:00 PM Chattanooga TN ETVC CW 12:00 PM Dayton OH WHIO CBS 4:00 PM Houston TX KHOU CBS 3:00 PM Knoxville TN WVLT CBS TBA Memphis TN WLMT CW 7:00 PM Milwaukee WI WDJT CBS 12:30 PM Nashville TN WTVF CBS 3:00 PM Peoria-Bloomington IL WMBD CBS 1:00 PM Richmond-Petersburg VA WTVR CBS 4:00 PM Rochester, NY NY WROC CBS 4:00 PM Tallahassee-Thomasville TX WCTV CBS 2:00 PM Tucson (Sierra Vista) AZ KWBA CW 7:00 PM Waco-Temple-Bryan TX KYLE MYNET 7:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME Amarillo TX KCPN FOX 3:00PM Anchorage AK KYES MNT 12:00PM Austin TX KVUE ABC 1:00PM Baton Rouge LA KWBJ CW 2:00PM Cincinnati OH WCPO ABC 12:00PM Charlotte NC WCCB CW 2:00AM Columbus, GA (Opelika, AL) GA WLTZ NBC 1:30AM Columbus-Tupelo-W Pnt-Hstn MS WLOV/WTVA FOX/ABC 11:00AM Davenport-R.Island-Moline IA KLJB IND 2:00PM Greenville-N.Bern-Washngtn NC WYDO/WFXI FOX 3:00PM Grand Rapids-Kalmzoo-B.Crk MI WZZM ABC 2:00PM
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME Jacksonville FL WJXX ABC 2:00PM Jackson, MS MS WAPT ABC 1:00PM Little Rock-Pine Bluff AR KLRT/KASN FOX/CW 2:00PM Monroe-El Dorado LA KARD/KNBC FOX/NBC 10:00AM New York NY WPIX CW 8:00PM Norfolk-Portsmth-Newpt Nws VA WVBT FOX 2:00PM Odessa-Midland TX KPEJ IND 12:00PM Philadelphia PA WPSG CW 2:00PM Rochestr-Mason City-Austin MN KAAL ABC 12:00PM St. Louis MO KNLC IND 12:00PM Shreveport LA KMSS FOX 4:00PM Savannah GA WTGS FOX 1:00PM Youngstown OH WYFX FOX 12:00PM
SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME Baltimore MD WNUV CW 6:00PM Charleston, SC SC WCIV MNTV 4:00PM Chattanooga TN EFLI CW 4:00PM Dothan AL WDHN ABC 4:00AM Fresno-Visalia CA KFRE CW 2:00PM Minneapolis-St. Paul MN KSTP ABC 1:35AM Providence-New Bedford RI WLWC CW 1:00PM Richmond-Petersburg VA WTVR CBS 11:35PM
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME Alexandria, LA LA KALB NBC
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME La Crosse-Eau Claire WI WKBT CBS 1:00AM Alexandria, LA LA NALB NBC 11:00AM Pittsburgh PA WPNT FOX 2:00PM Chicago IL WGN CW 7:00PM Minneapolis-St. Paul MN KSTC ABC 7:00PM
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 MARKET ST STATION AFF TIME Albany, GA GA WSWGDT3 CBS 11:00 AM Baton Rouge LA KWBJ CW 2:00 PM Chattanooga TN EFLI CW 12:00 PM Chattanooga TN EFLI CW 8:00 PM Columbus, OH OH WWHO CW 4:00 PM Detroit MI WADL IND 5:00 PM Ft. Wayne IN WPTADT3 MYTV 1:00 AM Greenvll-Spart-Ashevll-And NC WYCW CW 2:00 PM Joplin-Pittsburg MO KSNF NBC 11:30 PM Meridian MS WTOK ABC 12:30 PM Orlando-Daytona Bch-Melbrn FL WFTV ABC 2:00 PM Providence-New Bedford RI WLWC CW 2:30 PM Palm Springs CA KAKZ IND 7:00 PM Raleigh-Durham (Fayetvlle) NC WRDC MNT 8:00 PM South Bend-Elkhart IN WBND ABC 2:00 PM Toledo OH WMNT IND 11:00AM
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Chicago IL WGN CW 10:00 PM Lafayette, LA LA KDCG H&I 3:00 PM San Antonio TX KSAT ABC Washington, DC (Hagrstwn) DC WDCW CW 4:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 Chattanooga TN EFLI CW 3:00 PM Madison WI TWV CBS Tyler-Longview(Lfkn&Ncgd) TX KTPN MNT 3:00 PM
OCTOBER 8, 2017 New Orleans LA WUPL MYNET 4:30 PM New Orleans LA WUPL MYNET 5:00 PM
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It was an epic night in Nashville, Tennessee at The Tennessee Performing Arts Center as I was the recipient of the Crossover Music Icon Award. I’ll be doing a more extensive post but wanted to share a few photos.
En route in a custom couture lace tux by Kevan Hall.
Red carpet and a post show exchange with host Rickey Smiley about a “workers of inequity” inspirational video he posted last year that was very timely.
Dancers ready to back up Sevyn Streeter and Vivian Green in the Jody Watley tribute.
Front row baby! Looking forward to a great show and nervous about what I was going to say because I didn’t write a speech, just wanted to be in moment and enjoy the night.
With Sevyn Streeter and Vivian Green after the tribute- they were so awesome and kind wanting to do me proud – they did.
My dear friend , SRL mate and renowned choreographer Rosero McCoy had all dancers on point for the night – and for moral support too!
With Teddy Riley and Damian Hall from Guy.
With my best friend Wallace Butts from Avid Music Inc – friend through thick and thin.
Got a big hug from Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons recipients of Lifetime Achievement Award – great to see them honored – overdue and well deserved.
They have pivotal moments in my life-making this night even more special.
You’ve got to be willing to be ridiculed to open the door wider for the next generation in life, music, politics – all of it.
I intended to make that point in my speech but ended up in another direction. It means everything to receive this recognition.
With renowned Hip hop /rap artist DaBrat.
With the incomparable Oleta Adams – she’s such a loving person too! I did the Colors of Christmas Tour with her several years ago and it was such a pleasure to sing with her – we also share a publicist and friend Tom Estey.
Backstage after the receiving my award for Crossover Music Icon. The statuette itself is so regal. I dedicated my award to my parents.
Rickey Smiley was a great host along with LeToya Luckett – I was doubled over in laughter.
Hanging out post show with LeToya Luckett- so kind. LeToya gave me the most exquisite perfume after I complimented how good she smelled (like gardenia and roses).
LeeLee from SWV always beautiful , effervescent and keeps it 100 – love and those ladies.
Watch the full clip.. I’m asked about Unsung..
One of the great nights of my life – this summer has truly been awesome despite all the ugliness of the world. I thank all past and present-and as always I look forward to keeping it moving to the next.
Thanks again Central City Productions, Don Jackson and Black Music Honors for truly making it a night to remember!
Airing Sept.2 syndicated television channels around the club and throughout October on Bounce network.
This show is also in support of funding for National African American Museum of Music.
