INDUSTRY Q&A: Monica Coates and EJ Gaines of Motown Gospel WHAT’S INSIDE: By Jess Chambers Monica Coates and EJ Gaines were Q&A with recently promoted to Co-Executive Monica Coates Directors of Motown Gospel shortly after and EJ Gaines longtime CCMG President of Gospel, Ken Pennell, announced his retirement News - completing his career with 20 years of developing multiple Gospel artists. Radio Movement Coates and Gaines are both uniquely qualified to lead this iconic imprint, but Celebrations together their strengths are magnified. and Milestones Coates is a 25-year veteran of the Gospel Music Industry, with a broad Appearances range of experience working in artist in Film/TV management, promotion, publicity, and A&R. Prior to joining CCMG, Gaines was Top Artists an entertainment attorney and artist on Social Media manager. Monica Coates and EJ Gaines (Continued on page 4) Movement Syntax NEWS Creative dc Talk announced publicized a second Jesus Freak partnerships Cruise, hitting the with three churches that are seas on the Royal scheduled to release new music The Music Modernization Act, (MMA) Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas June — Gateway Assembly of Imlay City, H.R. 5447, was adopted April 25th by 10-14, 2019. The boat will leave from Michigan, Foothills Christian Church a unanimous vote (415-0) by the U.S. Port Canaveral and travel to Nassau of El Cajon, California, and The Grove House of Representatives. The bill is and Cococay, Bahamas. Church of San Diego, California. In now in the U.S. Senate. This Act would addition to releasing several music change a 1909 mechanical royalty videos and a few features films, standard to one that reflects a song’s Word Entertainment hired three Gateway will drop a new album titled worth in today’s marketplace. The bill new staffers to the label’s promotion SEVEN by its band WE ARE ONE in also creates a new Music Licensing department. Jennifer Allen has June on its new record label, Mainstay Collective governed by songwriters and been named “Director of National Records. music publishers, mandates equitable Promotion,” Traci Hite joins as distribution to songwriters of any “Regional Promotion Manager,” and unclaimed funds and finally would Lindsey Whitener has been named Curb/Word Entertainment promoted allow music producers to be paid “Promotion Coordinator” for the label. Ryan Dokke to the role of Sr. VP/GM. directly by Sound Exchange. 1 | GOSPELMUSIC.ORG MAY 2018 Movement NEWS WAY-FM President Rhett Walker and his and Chief Executive wife celebrated the OfficerJohn Scaggs birth of his fourth child announced that current Nashville - Elliot Cash on April 23rd. Station Manager and National Director of Business Development BJ O’Neal will join the executive team as Chief BIRTHDAYS The Nashville Songwriter’s Development Officer, effective July 1st. Association International (NSAI) held May 16 – Fernando Miranda their Spring No. 1 Party on April 23rd, Brighter Media Group announced the recognizing songwriters for their No. May 18 – Joe Bonsall promotion of John Lawhon to Program 1 achievements during the period Director and Dave Paul to Director of of August 2017-December 2017. No. Research and On-Air Fundraising. May 22 – Janice Gaines 1 songs and songwriters honored within the Christian genre included: “Broken Things” written by AJ Pruis, Joe Hunter, host of the FILM & TV Jason Houser, and Matthew West “Cup ‘a Joe Morning (recorded by Matthew West), “Even If” Show” at the Sound of American Idol Icons written by Bart Millard, Ben Glover, Life Radio Network, celebrated his 25th featured both Crystal Lewis, David Garcia, and Tim anniversary with the station. The Sound “Overcomer” and Timmons (recorded by MercyMe), and of Life is a 12-frequency radio network “Bleed The Same” performed by Mandisa. “He Saw Jesus” written by Brett James spanning much of eastern New York. and Kathie Lee Gifford (recorded by Kathie Lee Gifford). Cold Stone Brewery features the song, After over 31 years on the JOB at KSGN/ “Smile” in commercials which began Riverside Traffic Manager,Jackie Neff airing April 23rd. The song was written RADIO will be exiting May 15. by Jeremy Bose, J.T, Harding, Blair Daly, and Matt Shafer. KSBJ Educational Radio Movement Provided by Foundation promoted Christian Music Broadcasters Petey Martin, Tedd Joe Paulo to President T., and Jordan Smith and General Manager of 89.3 KSBJ CELEBRATIONS penned the theme and 91.7 NGEN Radio. Paulo most song for Deadpool recently served as the Vice President of Jamie Grace wed 2. Performed by Celine Dion, “Ashes,” Operations, overseeing KSBJ and NGEN Atlanta-native, model also appears on the soundtrack for the radio programming, marketing and and actor, Aaron movie which premieres, May 18th. promotions. Collins at North Metro Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, Seth Mosley and Matt Hammitt The Family Radio Network, Inc. Georgia on April 14th. penned the song, “Like Arrows” which announced that Shawna Young appeared in the movie by the same joined their team as the Promotions Capitol CMG’s Manager name that was produced by Family Life. Coordinator. of National Promotion Like Arrows was featured in theaters on Laura Guthrie May 1st and 3rd. and husband Jay Troy West was celebrated the birth of their son - Henry This year K-LOVE is promoted to Program Rover Guthrie on April 5th. partnering with TBN Director at 89.3 KSBJ. to televise the K-LOVE West most recently served as KSBJ’s Fan Awards for the first Assistant Programming Director. Capitol CMG Publishing time ever. The K-LOVE and songwriter Fan Awards will be hosted by Mandisa Salem Media Group hired Gary Tommee Profitt and Matthew West on May 27th in Spurgeon as Senior Vice President, recently celebrated Nashville, TN. Tune in on May 31st at Special Projects, for Salem’s Broadcast their first No. 1 pop hit, for rapperNF ’s 8/7c to watch on TBN. 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This mega City/Salisbury, MD) named Mark Dickey milestone acknowledges 1 million To see your sync placements featured as Assistant Program Director and on- album sales since its release on April in our upcoming newsletter, send us air host. 4th, 2015. an email: [email protected]. 2 | GOSPELMUSIC.ORG MAY 2018 Social Media TOP 20 ARTISTS ON FACEBOOK TOP 20 ARTISTS ON TWITTER TOP 20 ARTISTS ON INSTAGRAM Tercer Cielo 18,367,545 Ricardo Montaner 2,918,290 Hillsong United 1,633,188 Jesus Adrian Romero 11,040,469 Juan Luis Guerra 7,995,331 Erica Campbell 1,570,816 Thalles Roberto 8,792,731 Kirk Franklin 1,755,992 Tamela Mann 1,340,830 Alex Campos 7,634,305 Lecrae 1,713,456 Lecrae 1,266,661 Juan Luis Guerra 7,541,148 Thalles Roberto 1,296,928 Tercer Cielo 1,242,935 Marcos Witt 6,295,097 Marcos Witt 1,205,256 Kari Jobe 1,146,535 Lilly Goodman 6,067,573 Hillsong United 1,198,674 Lilly Goodman 1,058,866 Hillsong United 5,753,584 Jesus Adrian Romero 1,158,098 Christine D’Clario 1,053,047 Ricardo Montaner 5,619,131 Alex Campos 1,129,549 Jesus Culture 1,049,267 Don Moen 5,385,620 Chris Tomlin 1,034,018 Hillsong Worship 1,044,230 Skillet 5,198,924 Tercer Cielo 938,161 Marcos Witt 1,007,437 Marcela Gandara 4,753,418 Marcela Gandara 750,856 Marcela Gandara 998,472 Casting Crowns 4,642,618 Lilly Goodman 726,474 Bethel Music 977,429 Hillsong Worship 4,440,884 Kari Jobe 713,802 Alex Campos 960,565 Danilo Montero 4,184,977 Marco Barrientos 701,214 Kirk Franklin 954,681 TobyMac 4,174,007 Danilo Montero 675,582 Tasha Cobbs 874,242 Mary Mary 3,752,160 Jesus Culture 633,668 Marco Barrientos 799,726 Chris Tomlin 3,546,678 TobyMac 623,937 Hillsong Y&F 790,318 Marco Barrientos 3,519,236 Mary Mary 585,569 Redimi2 782,908 Daniel Calveti 2,918,290 Michael W. Smith 583,244 Miel San Marcos 761,656 Carman Karen Peck The Staples Singers Chonda Pierce Bishop Marvin Sapp Ryan Lampa 3 | GOSPELMUSIC.ORG MAY 2018 As part of this transition, Coates was also promoted relationship with Ken Pennell goes back 25 years or to Vice President of A&R/Creative of Motown Gospel more, as well as my relationship with Bill Hearn goes and will oversee the growth and development of the back 20 years. So, because the focus was always serving company’s Gospel music publishing assets. In Gaines’ something outside of myself, it made all of those new role, he was elevated to Vice President of Marketing connections real and authentic, and my jobs came out at CCMG, bringing his expertise to a broader artist of that. Jobs that didn’t exist, and positions that I wasn’t roster. applying for came out of those authentic connections. I don’t think for me I would have had that if I entered the In this interview, GMA had the chance to speak with workplace after college just looking for what I could get them about what prepared them for this next season of for myself. leadership, their commitment to serving artists well, how they manage conflict, what types of qualities draw Gaines: Service has been at the forefront of what I’ve them to work alongside artists, and who has impacted done as well. So, it made a lot of sense when I started them personally and professionally.