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
At least 12 people are dead and others were wounded after as many as three shooters dressed in military style uniforms opened fire in a rampage at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, police said, spreading fear and chaos across the region as authorities tried to contain the incident. D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier announced […]
WASHINGTON — Speaking hours after a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, President Barack Obama called the incident a “cowardly act” that would be swiftly and “thoroughly” investigated. “We still don’t know all the facts, but we do know that several people have been shot and some have been killed,” he said. […]
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray vetoed Thursday the bill that would have forced large retailers like Walmart to pay what the city called a living wage. Calling the Large Retailer Accountability Act “woefully inadequate and flawed,” Gray’s veto send the bill back to the D.C. Council for a possible override. The council would need […]
One of the standouts from the “X Factor” Season 3 premiere was Lillie McCloud, a 54-year-old woman (54?! She looks 34), who came out strutting her stuff in leather with her giant hair, and then sang the most lovely “Alabaster Box” by CeCe Winans. The judges were in love. Simon called her “incredible.” Kelly says, “Where you been? […]
According to the Washington Post, numerous ceremonies and events will be held in the Washington area to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Find some of the events listed below, and leave a comment here on facebook.com/praisdc or twitter @praisedc with suggestions for other ways to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. […]
The Beauty Spot with Kym Lee debuts in the mid-day. Check out make up artist to the stars, Kym lee every Monday as she shares commentary regarding “all things beautiful”! This week Kym Lee attends New York Fashion week and shares what beauty trends remain current. Kym tells us the ponytail showed up on the […]
Washington, D.C. – Gospel Music’s Leading Man – Earnest Pugh – whose biggest #1 hits “Rain On us” and “I Need Your Glory” – were recorded when he lived in the DMV, is coming back to town for a CD concert listening party for his new album “The W.I.N. (Worship in Nassau) Experience” that was […]
Michelle Williams has unveiled the new music video for her single “If We Had Your Eyes”! Filmed in Atlanta and directed by Derek Blanks, the “If We Had Your Eyes” music video brings alive the powerful message of the Grammy® winner’s lead single from her forthcoming album Journey to Freedom (Entertainment One Music), and features […]
TD Jakes@BishopJakes I can’t even explain what happened today at#TPHDallas…u have to see it for yourself!tdjakes.org/watchnowpic.twitter.com/IsuTJb32Fo 02:07 AM – 02 Sep 13 In the wake of the incredible MegaFest event, put on by Bishop T.D. Jakes and his staff in Dallas this past weekend, something very interesting happened Sunday morning at the Potters House Church in Dallas, TX. Tyler […]
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Get excited! Tonéx‘s back and ready to blaze the stage! EPIC. As you know Tonéx has been an ever present hot topic among many since his recent showing at Dorinda Clark-Cole’s annual Singers, Musicians, and Arts Conference. Dorinda Clark Cole shares on her Facebook page: “We will continue to pray for our brother that God will keep him […]