Last month, Earl Bynum celebrated his birthday in the form of a gospel music event.   The concert was held at Mt. Lebanon (The Mount) in Chesapeake VA, where Earl is the minister of music.  Ju Joyner, Sheliah Belle, and Brother Ray co-hosted throughout the evening.  Gospel artists & groups included TaMyya J, Virginia Mass Choir, God’s Image, Naomi K. Thomas, Donald Ashley & Millennium, Antuan Barnes & Absolute Worship, As We Are, God’s Purpose, Vision, and Elevation… whew!  BET’s Sunday Best Winner, Crystal Aikin, also blessed the audience with a couple of selections.  Here are some moments from on and off the stage.

On Monday August 11th, I traveled to Nashville TN for gospel music's annual GMWA Workshop Convention. The 2008 convention featured a 5-day line up of evening gospel showcases and daytime classes. For three of these days, I had the opportunity to photograph performances by artists like Trinitee 5:7, Kurt Carr, and Dorothy Norwood. Here are some photo highlights from Monday through Wednesday night at the Gaylord Opryland hotel.