
Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY® nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL. Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD + DVD, which features 13 songs, three live performance videos, and exclusive behind-the-scene footage. Sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, fans can also purchase the Limited Deluxe Edition which contains the CD + DVD plus a T-shirt. Additionally, fans can pre-order the new album at iTunes beginning August 7th.
The first single, “Turning Around For Me” enters at #13 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Digital Songs chart. At Wal-Mart, the exclusive single contains a unique QR Code. By scanning the code using an Android or IPhone compatible device, fans are granted access to exclusive video streams and more.
Mitchell had multiple appearances at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans, LA (July 5-8, 2012). He performed his signature hit single, “Nobody Greater,” with Fantasia at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome’s Main Stage on the festival’s closing night. Earlier that day, he performed at the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience’s All Star-Gospel Tribute. In addition, he performed two sets at the Wal-Mart Live! Pavilion and, he performed at the International Black Broadcasters Association Luncheon at the Roosevelt Hotel. On Sunday, he hosted the “African Pride’s My Pride, My Way” event.
ROOT magazine features Mitchell on the cover of the current issue. The magazine, which includes the cover story, “The Evolution of VaShawn Mitchell,” was distributed at the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s national convention in Nashville. Mitchell is also scheduled to appear on WBLS-FM’s Central Park Summer Stage concert event on August 5 in New York City. Mitchell will also co-host Verizon’s How Sweet The Sound event in Detroit (September 15) and Los Angeles (September 21).
The acclaimed songwriter is best known for his mega hit song “Nobody Greater” from the Triumphant album. In 2011, Mitchell received 11 Stellar Award nominations, the most nominations received by an artist that year. Billboard magazine declared “Nobody Greater” the #1 Most Played Gospel Song of 2011. Mitchell was named Billboard’s #1 Gospel Radio Artist of 2011 and Triumphant was among the Top 5 Gospel Albums of 2011. The single held the #1 position for nine consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and crossed-over to the Urban Contemporary Adult charts. Mitchell also received two GRAMMY® and two GMA Dove Award nominations for both the album and single
VaShawn Mitchell Featured Artist on the United As One Tour
Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY® nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell is a featured artist on the United As One Tour, along with James Fortune, Kierra Sheard and Zacardi Cortez. “[VaShawn’s] set is perfect for praise and worship,” reports the GopelPundit.com. “The crowd loved it. He doesn’t disappoint.”
The United As One tour kicked-off at the Wabur Theater at the Ft. Knox military base in Kentucky on January 20, the day after the 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Nashville. The tour’s next stop was a standing room only crowd at the Olivet Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. Following Chattanooga, the tour continued to Mt. Pleasant Church and Ministries (Saturday, January 26); the APG Post Theater in Aberdeen, MD (Sunday, January 27); and St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond, VA (Monday, January 28). See complete listing below of forthcoming tour dates.
- January 28, 2013
Created4This Lands in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart
Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY® nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell’s new project, Created 4 This debuts at #3 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. The first week sales from Created 4 This more than tripled the sales from his critically-acclaimed 2010 release Triumphant. Created 4 This also debuts at #49 on Billboard’s 200.- September 6, 2012
VaShawn Mitchell’s Created4This Available In Stores August 28
Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY® nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL. Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD + DVD, which features 13 songs, three live performance videos, and exclusive behind-the-scene footage. Fans can also purchase the Limited Deluxe Edition package, which is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and contains the CD + DVD plus a T-shirt. Fans can now pre-order the new album at Wal-Mart, iTunes and Amazon.
- August 16, 2012
VaShawn Mitchell’s Forthcoming Project, “Created 4 This” Available In Stores August 28
Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY® nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL. Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD + DVD, which features 13 songs, three live performance videos, and exclusive behind-the-scene footage. Sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, fans can also purchase the Limited Deluxe Edition which contains the CD + DVD plus a T-shirt. Additionally, fans can pre-order the new album at iTunes beginning August 7th.- July 16, 2012
VaShawn Mitchell Returns Home For LIVE RECORDING
Nashville, TN (April 19, 2012) – Multiple award winner, Grammy Award nominee, VaShawn Mitchell, to be honored in hometown of Harvey, IL next weekend. The popular praise & worship leader will be appreciated at a ‘Street Naming Presentation’ on Sunday, April 29th and then will perform at his live recording concert on Monday, April 30th.
Mitchell will be recognized by The Honorable Mayor Eric Kellogg, along with Alderman’s of the City Council and residents of the City of Harvey at a ‘Street Naming Presentation’ on Sunday. Taking place at 14615 South Winchester in Harvey at 4:00pm, the street will be officially re-named ‘VaShawn Mitchell Avenue.’ Family, friends and fans are all encouraged to join the celebration.
- April 19, 2012
VASHAWN MITCHELL HUMBLED AND THANKFUL FOR 6 STELLAR WINS
And the winner is...
VaShawn Mitchell started off 2012 with 6 Stellar Award trophies in hand. Having been nominated for 11statues, VaShawn's chart-topping CD - TRIUMPHANT ~ made him the top winner at this year's festivities.
Acknowledging that the wins are a team effort VaShawn appreciates & celebrates co laborers; The musical production team including ~ producers, musicians, singers, EMI Gospel, Ignition PR, Simone Smalls PR, Vonlee Entertainment, D3 Entertainment, EFG Promotions, the ND co., his legal team and everyone with direct involvement in "Triumphant." Mitchell is also thankful to Don Jackson and the entire Central City Production Team.
- January 20, 2012
EMI GOSPEL ARTISTS WIN BIG AT 27th ANNUAL STELLAR AWARDS
EMI Gospel artist VaShawn Mitchell and Smokie Norful are celebrating multiple wins at the 27th Annual Stellar Awards, that taped before a live audience on Saturday at the historic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville TN.
VaShawn Mitchell had a Triumphant evening as he led all nominees with 6 award wins, receiving top honors as Artist of the Year. Mitchell also won Male Vocalist of the Year, and Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and his album Triumphant, won the Praise & Worship CD of the Year. VaShawn’s hit song “Nobody Greater” won for Music Video of the Year and Urban Inspirational Song of the Year. Although it did not garner the “Song of the Year” award, the presentation from the announced winner Kirk Franklin to the song writer Darius Paulk was a Stellar evening highlight.
- January 17, 2012
EMI GOSPEL CELEBRATES 14 STELLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
EMI Gospel proudly celebrates 14 Stellar Award nominations for the upcoming 27th Annual Stellar Awards. As the nominations were announced, the staff of, EMI Gospel were able to take a minute and enjoy the success of their artists, and look back at all the combined hard work.
VaShawn Mitchell topped the list as the # 1 nominated artist for the upcoming 27th Annual Stellar Awards. Mitchell grabbed an impressive 11 nominations, powered by the strength of his hit single “Nobody Greater”. Mitchell garnered top nominations, including Artist of the Year, CD of the Year, Album of the Year, and Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year. With “Nobody Greater” still in the top 10 on the gospel radio chart and the album in the top 15 on the Billboard gospel chart, VaShawn truly is enjoying a “Triumphant” year.
- November 2, 2011
VaShawn Mitchell Set to Release Triumphant Deluxe Edition (CD + DVD)
With over 120,000 units sold of the original release of his EMI Gospel debut project Triumphant, VaShawn Mitchell is ready to give his fans a deluxe edition experience. TRIUMPHANT “The Deluxe Edition” is the CD + DVD collection that his fans are sure to love. The Deluxe Edition is a true experience, complete with live performance footage, a one-on-one interview with VaShawn, the "Nobody Greater" concept video, one of Mitchells most requested classics, "My Worship is for Real", and a new song "My Source."
- October 6, 2011
VaShawn Mitchell to Perform on Season Finale of BET’s Sunday’s Best
The highly anticipated season finale’ for BET’s Sunday’s Best is almost here. VaShawn Mitchell is set to perform his latest single, “Chasing After You” and his hit single, “Nobody Greater.” Get ready for the unveiling of the newest Sunday’s Best winner, and a stellar performance by VaShawn. BET’s Sunday’s Best airs this Sunday, September 11th, check your local listing for times.
Mitchell is also gearing up for the release of Triumphant - Deluxe Edition which is set to release Tuesday October 11. An exciting CD/DVD that includes the full Triumphant album plus two new songs, “My Worship is For Real” and “My Source,” the DVD includes 5 stellar live performances from the Triumphant recording, the Nobody Greater concept video, and an in depth interview with VaShawn.
- September 9, 2011
VaShawn Mitchell Debuts 'NOBODY GREATER' Music Video
VaShawn Mitchell is having nothing less then a Triumphant year. Having the #1 song at Gospel radio for 9 weeks, an album positioned in the top 10 on Billboard’s Gospel chart, and entering the Urban AC radio charts in the top 40. Mitchell can now add debuting his first ever concept video to the list. VaShawn teamed up with talentedSol productions, with video director Bobby Yan to create the Nobody Greater video.
Tuesday May 17th, the Nobody Greater video is set to debut on BET.com’s “The Gospel According to Torrence”, Radio One and other key gospel stations. BET and Radio One are set to co-position the video on their pages. The concept video will also be available for purchase on itunes.
- May 16, 2011
VaShawn Mitchell to perform his hit single "Nobody Greater" on BET's The Mo'Nique Show
EMI Gospel’s VaShawn Mitchell is still going strong. His album, Triumphant has maintained top 10 sales status on Billboard’s Gospel chart for an impressive 37 weeks in a row. His hit single Nobody Greater is still heating up Gospel radio, and is now impacting Urban AC radio. Nobody Greater, is the 3rd most added song at Urban AC radio its first week out. VaShawn is not only gearing up for his second single, Chasing After You, set to impact Gospel radio May 23, he will debut his first concept video to his # 1 single Nobody Greater May 17.
With no signs of slowing down VaShawn is set to perform his # 1 single Nobody Greater on BET’s late night hit show “The Mo’Nique Show”, Wednesday May 11 2011. Be sure to check your local listing for times in your area.
- May 10, 2011
VASHAWN MITCHELL ADDED TO STILL SOMETHING BIG TOUR
Breakthrough Gospel artist, VASHAWN MITCHELL, was just added to R&B and Gospel icons Bebe & Cece Winans and Mary Mary upcoming spring tour. VaShawn Mitchell will be the special guest for the "Still Something Big" Tour, An Evening With BeBe & CeCe Winans And Mary Mary.
Mitchell, slated to open the show, will join the duos to hit a series of major market US tour dates this April 2011. Earning this coveted spot on the highly anticipated tour, Mitchell’s current success has been propelled by his Number 1 song, “Nobody Greater.” “Nobody Greater” has topped the Gospel radio charts for over 5 weeks continuing to touch a chord with audiences and people around the world. In 2011 Mitchell has garnered two Grammy nominations and recently two Dove Award nominations for his blockbuster CD, TRIUMPHANT.
- March 10, 2011
Since the release of VaShawn Mitchell’s TRIUMPHANT CD, it has never slowed down. It has continued to climb up the charts reaching its peak this week with the hit single, “Nobody Greater,” reaching Number 1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Radio chart and the R&R Gospel Top 30 singles chart.
- November 23, 2010
VASHAWN MITCHELL DEBUTS AT NUMBER 2 ON TOP GOSPEL CHART
VaShawn Mitchell highly anticipated new project, TRIUMPHANT, soars to the top of Billboard's Top Gospel Chart, debuting at number two. Coming in at Number 2 on the top Gospel Albums Chart, TRIUMPHANT marks Mitchell's best 1st week overall scan.- August 18, 2010
VaShawn Mitchell Celebrates Amazing New CD
Anointed worship leader, prolific songwriter and rising Gospel artist, VASHAWN MITCHELL, releases all new live CD, TRIUMPHANT, today.- August 10, 2010
EMI Gospel Signs Acclaimed Songwriter and Worship Leader VaShawn Mitchell
EMI Gospel proudly welcomes acclaimed songwriter and worship leader VaShawn Mitchell to its family of artists. Known for such Gospel hits as “My Worship Is For Real” and “For My Good,” Mitchell makes his debut on EMI Gospel with the high energy release Triumphant. The first single, “Nobody Greater,” is active at radio now and will be on sale digitally May 18th- May 11, 2010