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BISHOP T.D.
JAKES UNVEILS A NEW CHRISTMAS CD
“THE GIFT REMAINS”
Featuring Mary Mary, Brian McKnight,
Kirk Whalum and BeBe & CeCe Winans, Among Others
His 2nd Holiday Project Will Be Released
October 14, 2008
“It’s more than a tree,” Bishop T.D.
Jakes’ rich baritone muses on Dexterity Sounds/
Rhino’s outstanding new Christmas CD entitled
The Gift Remains. “It’s more than the carolers
singing, the crowds and the fun… it’s more
than all of that. It’s about Jesus: His gift that
remains. Now, it’s true we acknowledge Him in
December but he’s much more than a holiday. He’s
the gift that remains in January, February, March, winter,
spring, summer, fall. He’s the God of it all...
Acknowledge the fact that all things that begin end,
and all things that start, finish and all the people
that come and go, you can deal with it - as long as
you have the gift that remains…”
The twelve-song collection boasts seasonal favorites
and brand new yuletide offerings. Grammy-winning saxophonist
Kirk Whalum turns in a cozy track entitled “Angel’s
Medley,” a combo of “Gloria In Excel sis
Deo” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.”
Debbie Winans does a majestic interpretation of the
David Foster-Natalie Cole chestnut “Grown Up Christmas
List.” BeBe Winans strikes up an orchestra for
his regal cover of “Joy to the World” and
sister CeCe Winans delivers a majestic “O Little
Town of Bethlehem.”
Crooner Brian McKnight offers an urban-flavored reading
of “The First Noel” while Sheri Jones-Moffett
(who led the Tri-City Singers’ #1 hit “Encourage
Yourself” in 2007) brings sparkle to the acoustic
groove “The Gift Remains.” The project is
rounded out with sing-a-long cuts by Mary Mary, the
Joint Heirs duo, Angel Chisholm (daughter of Jacky Clark
of the Clark Sisters), and Cyndy Paisley. In between
songs, Bishop Jakes’ sonorous baritone offers
inspiring Christmas messages of hope and faith.
Bishop Jakes’ Dallas-based Potter’s House
Church has a membership of over 30,000 members and a
host of community-oriented ministries. He and The Potter’s
House Mass Choir have released three other hit CDs,
including the Grammy-winning 2003 project, “A
Wing and a Prayer.” Based in Burbank, California,
Warner Music Group's Rhino Entertainment develops, markets,
and promotes both audio and video products from the
vast WMG catalog and through new productions with established
artists.
Media Contact: Bill Carpenter at (202) 506-5051 or carpenterbill@mac.com
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