Quartet Legend Named In Hall of Fame

Tracy Bethea

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Stellar Award Winner and 2008 Trailblazer of the Year radio personality Tracy Bethea uplifts and inspires you in the mid-day from 12noon - 4pm on 95.7 Hallelujah FM. Enhance your workday with uplifting music also get food for thought with The Positive Confessions. If it's happening in the gospel industry, check out The Gospel Truth In Gospel News...Honey, weekdays around 1:50pm.

Tracy Bethea began her illustrious radio career in 1987 in the newsroom of the legendary WDIA in Memphis. As she progressed in her career, she became the female voice of Gospel on WDIA and for 10 years was lovingly known by her audience as “The Young One”.

In the late 1990’s, Tracy was offered the chance of a lifetime, to help launch a 24 hour AM gospel station that featured a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Gospel music. She served as the Chief Operator of AM 990 The Light and one of its top radio personalities.

Tracy’s success with the station was noted nationally and she was given the coveted Stellar Award Winner for Announcer of the Year. In 2002, she was a part of the Clear Channel launch of 95.7 Hallelujah FM in Memphis, where she serves as Assistant Program/Music Director and Midday Air Personality. In 2010, she joined the judging team for the 4th season of BET Sunday Best Talent Competition and now serves as a board member of the Memphis & Shelby County Commission.

This radio veteran is a member of SAGMA as well as the Memphis Association of Black Journalist, and has furthered her media pursuits as producer the of Gospel Heritage Celebration. She has co-hosted countless radio and panel sessions. She is the instructor at the K.T. Whalum Jr. School of Public Speaking. In November 2010 she launched "The Tracy Bethea Agency" which offers consulting. public relations, markets/brands for upcoming leaders.

Tracy, who is married, and an active member of the New Olivet Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Kenneth T. Whalum Jr., strives to bring excellence to the gospel industry by the adage, “To thine own self be true.”

Today's Pick / Hit of the Month

May

A leader in urban contemporary worship and praise, Nelson penned the single with Kenneth Shelton. “Finish Strong” captures the message of the whole album—whatever God has for you to do, you must continue to go after it, never give up and finish strong. It is a universal message that will appeal to a broad audience. “I hope people will finish strong in whatever they are assigned to do in life,” says Nelson. “It isn’t about how well you start, but it is about how well you finish.

Finish Strong includes “Worked It Out,” a song written by Nelson as a tribute to Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins family. The song features Karen Clark Sheard.

FINISH STRONG IN STORES NOW

The Rivalry Game of 2012

The Cowboys Stadium

My husband with Steeler fans. We took over the Cowboys stadium

About to take the Cowboys Stadium Tour

You can run but you can't hid Tony Romo

In the Cheeleader's locker room. Took me back down memory lane with the Memphis Catholic Chargers!

We had the perfect seats...50 yard line BABY!

Think I need a little practice

FUN MEMORIES

A recent business trip out to L.A. turmed into a mini family reunion. I met a cousin and suprised my mom and aunt (who tagged along) to sit in on their favorite game show.

We visit my cousin Mary (my mom, (far left), cousin Mary of L.A. (center), aunt Vivian (right) cousin Earnest Edmonds of Yuma AZ (top)

Girls night out! Don't my momma look good? (top)

Cousin Mary of L.A. and aunt Vivian....but I callher Vera

At Sony Pictures Studios headed to the taping of Wheel Of Fortune

In the lobby of Wheel of Fortune! Although we met Pat and Vanna at a distance...we found the next best thing for a photo op

My aunt Vivian is in front of the TV every weeknight at 6:30pm to watch Wheel of Fortune! She was so excited! Don't 83 look good....I know a woman doesn't tell her age, but looking this good and being this active is a BLESSING FROM GOD!

A quick photo op in the Wheel of Fortune Hall of Fame. Did you know the game show originated from the game Hangman?

Another highlight for the ladies was to visit Pastor Fred K. Price of Crenshaw Christian Center. We got a private tour and the ladies stopped in the lobby to snap a picture in front of the First family.

In the sanctuary of Crenshaw Christian Center (Los Angeles). Momma (on right) was so excited to say the church mantra "We Walk By Faith, and Not By Sight"

The Masterpiece...My painting from Pinot's Palette.

We had a great time. You and your family and friends will really enjoy the entire process and the final work of art!

Shelton Family Reunion

Montego Bay Jamaica 2012

A view from my balcony suite

WOW! What a view! God IS Amazing!

Family from Chicago, Phoenix, Detroit, Florida, Alabama and Memphis catch up on the latest. These are just a few of the 50 that attended.

Ms. Bernice and my momma (in white pants) lounge on the beach. "Momma what's that in your hand?"

Volleyball game on the beach. The GIRLS won!

Volleyball Game..girls vs boys. Shelton GIRLS WON!

Game Time on the beach. Build The Best Sand Castle. Michelle, I think you need a little help!

Valerie...hurry up! Build your sand castle. Time is ticking.

My momma decides to serve playing volleyball.....and she got the point!

From momma's serve. Gotcha Keevie!

Late night beach party

Never miss a phot opp

Momma getting her groove on at the pool party. Hey, don't let your back bone slip. That's my aunt Vera chilling in the background.

From the airplane, we're taking off heading back to US soil.

Up, up and away! Headed back home? Where to next year?

Flying above the clouds. I was thinking how great and mighty our God is. He has the whole world in his hands. God I thank you for life and favor!

One Of My Fav Spots...Miami

Me & my love enjoying Miami night life

The perfect pool view room...Hard Rock Hotel (Hollywood Florida)

Making my BIG SPLASH on the spiral tower water slide...I screamed all the way down!

Touring Miami's Millionaires Row. Fisher Island (of the very rich and famous) is inclusive of it's own bank, shopping and fire and police department. You arrive to the island by plane or helicopter. I hear Oprah has a home there.

One of the masions on Millionaires Row. No driveway here....just a place to park your yacht

about to dock at Bayside Market

How romantic! My Boo is writing on South Beach. Ooops, as he was about to write Tracy, a wave came and erased it all. #etchasketchlive.

I'll find a stage anywhere.....hey where's the mic?

STAR GAZING

STEELER NATION...BABY! Steeler's Fire Truck came out to support the Kids of St. Jude.

Grammy Winner Jonathan Butler stops by the studio to promote his new gospl cd "Grace & Mercy"

You know how

Hanging out with Memphis inspiring hip hop arist Lil Chris. Check him out on You-tube and look for a new single to drop this year.

You never know who will pop up at Clear Channel Radio. R&B legend Anita Ward of the hit song "Ring My Bell" stopped to talk with the Queen of Talk Bev Johnson. What blew me away was when Bev introduced us, Anita told me she was honored to meet ME...and that she listens to Hallelujah FM...WOW! (pictured Bev Johson of WDIA, Tracy Bethea of Hallelujah FM, singer Anita Ward, Eileen Collier of Hallelujah FM.

Actor/Singer Tyrese Stops by Clear Channel Radio...I love my job!

Hanging out with The Rose of Gospel Dorinda Clark-Cole

Me and T.I.

The BMI Luncheon with Isaac Carree and his wife

Sharing a word at the Kurt Carr Tribute

INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT

Native Memphian and coined along with her family female quartet group as, "Memphis Queens of Quartet", lead singer Lisa Knowles is making a name for herself. Well respected by a who's who list of top gospel artists including Kim Burrell. Vickie Winans, Kurt Carr, John P. Kee and James Fortune, Lisa is on a mission to share her gift with the world. Working on her first solo debut project, Lisa shares with me her hopes, dreams and musical journey. Click Here

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Tracy's Memories & Fun Times

My recent vacation in Hawaii. This photo was taken at sunrise from my balcony. More photos to come

My Birthday Celebration..Vegas Style!

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Thursday, February 07, 2013

Maurice Surrell Sr., front, of the Jackson Southernaires, has been inducted into the American Gospel Quartet Hall of Fame. He's pictured here in this 2006 file photo with fellow members, from left, Larry D. Brown, Huey Williams and James Burks.

Maurice Surrell Sr., a member for three decades of the Jackson Southernaires, is now in the American Gospel Quartet Hall of Fame.

The Jackson resident was inducted during a ceremony at the 21st annual American Gospel Quartet Convention on Jan. 26 in Birmingham. The convention’s theme was To Serve This Present Age.

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