Samuel Cole, Jr. was born on September 11, 1989, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, to a military father and a mother who was a teacher. He grew up in a loving Christian home as one of four siblings, with his parents also serving as pastors in their local church. Their steadfast faith and commitment to their community significantly shaped Samuel's extraordinary life journey.
New Music Sunday is a compilation of all the biggest and best new music from all around the globe from new and emerging artists. Learn about the artists.
This initiative transcends mere music; it embodies a movement aimed at inspiring Generation Z and Generation Alpha to encourage families to return to church. Regardless of whether one observes the Sabbath on Saturday or attends services on Sunday, the message remains unequivocal: Celebrate the day joyfully.
Albertina Samoht Dancy is a distinguished Psalmist, Evangelist, Mother, Co-Author, Motivational Coach, and Entrepreneur. She grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia, in a spiritually nurturing environment provided by her late parents, Rev. Albertine and Catherine Dancy, which cultivated her profound connection to the Scriptures and traditional Gospel music, earning her the title "The little lady with the Big Pipes." With a professional singing career that spans over thirty years, Albertina's powerful and soulful voice crosses multiple music genres while remaining anchored in her love for gospel music. She has shared the stage with prominent Gospel and R&B artists and has collaborated with both national and international musicians, including the legendary Bill Pinkney and The Original Drifters, Gospel icon Albertina Walker, and South African Gospel star Deborah Fraser. Her educational background includes an Associate Degree in Administrative Justice from Tidewater Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Livingstone College, and a dual Master's degree in Human Service Counseling and Criminal Justice from Liberty University. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's in Divinity at The Samuel Dewitt School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA.
Today marks the birthday of Dr. Mattie Juliet Moss-Clark, born on March 26, 1925. Had she been with us, she would have celebrated her 100th birthday. Over the past six decades, every Choir Director and Minister of Music has benefited from her groundbreaking contributions. Her choral techniques have been widely borrowed, emulated, and admired, establishing her as a transformative figure in the field.
Rev. Demetra S. Manns-Marsh is a member at Thompson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church located in Mineral Springs, NC, where she holds several roles, including Minister of Music for both the church and the Wadesboro Monroe District, as well as the President of the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society. In addition, she serves as the Executive Director of Amongst Friends, a nonprofit organization that provides Home and Community Based services in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area, focusing on support for individuals with disabilities. Before establishing Amongst Friends, she gained experience working with various agencies that assist both youth and adults facing intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as mental health issues.A native of Bassett, VA, Rev. Marsh received her education through the Henry County School System. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Criminal Justice, from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC. Furthermore, she has completed the CMS Teaching Residency EC Adapted Curriculum Program and is an active member of Women's Philanthropy and Network Charlotte.Rev. Marsh is married and has two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, crafting, reading, and spending quality moments with her family.
