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About Cheryl Jackson

When it comes to the inspiration brand, Cheryl Jackson is one of the nation's leading media personalities in the format. A trailblazer in the field, she created the first Urban Inspiration Radio Station in the United States while programming Heaven 1580 in Washington DC.

Urban inspiration is a lifestyle driven music format that fuses Pop, R&B, gospel and Contemporary Christian music with today's trending news and current affairs, all with an inspirational twist. Major media outlets have adopted this brand of programming throughout the world, in hopes of marketing their product to mainstream advertisers.

As an champion for the gospel and urban inspiration brand, she was and is instrumental breaking some of the major gospel artists in their quest to establish their careers while coming to the DMV.

A 2x Stellar Award winning radio personality herself, she is the Executive Producer for the nationally syndicated radio show, “Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell”. She can be heard on Praise 104.1 FM in Washington DC for her highly rated radio show, "Cheryl Jackson in the Midday''; and worldwide on Urban One's Inspiration Network. Most importantly, she’s a wife, a mother, a friend, and a daughter of the King

  This week on BET Sunday, contest were ask to sing a classic Andre Crouch song to compete for the title.  Man what a great experience it was to watch Pastor Andre Crouch become overwhelmed with joy to see this new generation of singers doing justice to some of his timeless classics.  Even the judges […]

  Dr. Bobby Jones ended his seasonal television taping today by leaving his imprint on the DC Gospel Community.  The Bobby Jones IMPACT Awards took place today at the legendary B Smith Restaurant at  Union Station.  So many wonderful people were in attendance including Pastor Wesley of the Alfred Street Baptist Church, Byron Cage, Ricky Dillard, Earnest […]

  It goes without saying, J Moss is one of my absolute favorites and man what a time we had on air today!  The new Project “V4…The Other Side” is one that you need in your collection!  It is an absolute breath of fresh air!  V4 is a reminder that in the end of every […]

With her debut project, Anita Wilson joins the rich musical heritage known as the Chicago sound, while simultaneously heralding a new style in today’s gospel music—Worship Soul.  A worship leader and featured vocalist in the award-winning ensemble Donald Lawrence & Company, she boldly takes the solo stage with an album that is at once fiery […]

  This week on Girl Talk, Elder Vikki Johnson talks about the tragedy of not fulfilling your true potential!  Check out the full commentary: GIRLTALK0721

He first hit the scene as a writer and vocal arranger for Maurette Brown Clark on the “One God ” record.  I’ve watched him grow and develop into the awesome artist that he is today.  Serving under the leadership of Stephen Hurd at the First Baptist Chruch of Glenarden’s Music Department, where Pastor John K. […]

On today’s Beauty and Health segment Kym Lee Talks about beauty finds that will sustain in the extreme heat.  Check out the full interview here: KymLee0710

I sat down with Karlie Redd of VH1’s Love and Hip Hop recently.  Karlie talks about her relationship with her spiritual advisor, Pastor CJ Blair of “Something For The Brother” here on Praise 104.1.  Love and Hip Hop showcases her life on a daily basis but, its also a platform for her to fulfill her […]

This past weekend Make Up artist to the stars, Kym Lee worked the BET Awards.  Today on Beauty and Health she shares her Best and Worst Fashion Fines from the awards show.  Check the full commentary right here:  KYMLEE0712   Monica’s a best dressed pick! Beyonce’s a best dress pick! Regina King’s a worst dress […]

BeBe Winans is scheduled to appear on Good Morning America on the 4th of July! The program runs from 7am-9am on ABC, so make sure you tune in! Then, later that evening, BeBe Winans will be featured in his own special on Centric, titled BeBe Winans’ America, America, at 8pm ET (with an encore presentation at 11pm ET). Long-time friendGladys Knight will perform with […]

According to GospelPundit.com, Pastor Donnie McClurkin has announced that he’s looking to form a youth choir for a live recording to take place during this year’s 9th Annual New York Call event in East Meadow, NY on August 25, 2012. Pastor McClurkin will be auditioning youth THIS SATURDAY, July 7, 2012, from 12pm-5pm, at his church– Perfecting Faith […]

Don’t miss your opportunity to win up to $25,000 in cash prizes along with a recording contract! Sign up your choir for Verizon’s How Sweet The Sound Choir Celebration!  The deadline to sign up is Monday, June 30th!  Upload your video today at www.howsweetthesound.com!