By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com
Singer DeWayne Woods, Coko of SWV and Myron Butler will hit the road this spring to co-headline on 'The Hope Nation Tour.'
The trio of contemporary gospel stars will be joined on the road by Jonathan Nelson, newcomer Tarsha McMillan-Hamilton and Ted Winn (formerly of Ted & Sheri).
'Hope Nation' kicks off on March 24 and runs through May 18.
The tour is sponsored by the Gospel Music Channel, World Vision and The Ellis Verne Agency.
Fresh off his three big wins at the 2008 Stellar Awards, Woods took home trophies in the categories of 'Best New Artist,' 'Male Vocalist of the Year' and 'Urban Inspiration Single or Performance of the Year.'
Woods, a protégé of gospel great Donald Lawrence, had a hit with the single, 'Let Go,' which even earned its songwriter P.J. Morton a Stellar Award for 'Song of the Year.'
One-time R&B powerhouse Coko's gospel debut 'Grateful' landed her two Stellar Award nominations, as well as 2008 Grammy nomination for 'Best Contemporary R&B Gospel CD of the Year.'
The album featured Fantasia, Faith Evans and
A former member of God's Property and sought-after songwriter/producer,
Nelson has earned a reputation as a prolific songwriter and landed his first Stellar Award for penning the Donald Lawrence hit 'Healed.'
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After earning a following in the two-time Stellar Award winning duo Ted & Sheri, singer Winn is embarking on a solo career now.
Winn, who also sings with Richard Smallwood & Vision, has been featured on recent projects by Youthful Praise and Bishop Eddie Long's New Birth Total Grace Choir.
McMillan-Hamilton is the wife of neo-soul singer Anthony Hamilton and has toured in his background ensemble for years.
She often performs a solo gospel number during his show and is readying her debut gospel offering.
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By: Stevie B. on 2/07/2008 5:31PM
I've been waiting to see COKO on tour for a long time. Hopefully she wins that Grammy Nod and comes back to LA when the tour starts.
Thanks,
Stephen B.
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By: Deloise King on 2/10/2008 4:47PM
I am glad to see that Dwayne Woods is doing so good on his song Let Go and Let God.He did a concert at our church in a little small town(Courtland Alabama)and he was a dynamic singer.He didnt even act like a big time singer in a small town.Thanks Dwayne,you are great.D.King
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By: sherman tate on 2/10/2008 9:06PM
Its good to see a hot Gospel tour need to more tours and more hip hop Gospel artists on these tour
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By: sherman tate on 2/10/2008 9:15PM
great to see this going on I would love to see a world wide Gospel tour.
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By: Jai on 2/10/2008 11:42PM
Coko's album is HOT! And the track Endow Me.... it's better than the original. But,it's a blessing to see that the gospel is being spread in these last days. But for those of u who enjoy gospel hip hop... there's a group of young men originally from Philly, that formed a group called Cross Movement, I just recently purchased their newest cd called HISTORY.... It's off the hook and they speak the anointed word! These brothers don't mind rapping about Jesus and they can preach. Check them out. They need to be on this tour.
Be blessed!
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By: varn98@yahoo.com on 3/29/2008 11:24AM
Where do you go to find out the venues for this tour! I have to be there but cant find a list of the venues
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