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  Cedric Carl Dent, a native of Detroit, Michigan, began private piano lessons at age 6, and the study of music theory at age 14. Dr. Dent is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy (1980) and holds degrees from the University of Michigan (B.M., Vocal Music Education, 1985), the University of Alabama (M.M., Music […]

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We’ve loved Jada Pinkett Smith ever since she played the feisty Lena James on A Different World. She has since amazed us on the big and small screen in memorable starring roles in Set It Off and Ali and her hit TV medical drama HawthoRNe. Join us in wishing this Baltimore native, fabulous wife and […]

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  In his four decades in the Gospel recording community, BeBe Winans has certainly made a name for himself with Gospel audiences, but his popular appeal pales in comparison to his status among other artists in the Gospel and Urban Adult Contemporary arena. A member of the legendary Winans family, he has built a multi-faceted […]

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TODAY The Praise 1300am Family sends out love to Pastor Kim Burrell on her BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!! Yes she has mentored lots of up-coming singers on Sunday’s Best and the voice  yes that wonderful voice has ministered to us over the years….Here’s a brief bio: Pastor Kim Burrell: her dynamic, distinctive and captivating voice carries power […]

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The Jakes family and the Potter’s House honored first lady Serita Jakes on her 60th birthday! Check out some photos from the Sunday celebration: source: BCNN1.com

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  Today, President Obama is celebrating his 53rd birthday. In honor of the occasion, we put together our top 10 photos from the past year — because we thought that means more than our “top 53.” Check out some of our favorites from the past year below: 1. Just hanging out. “Bo was just hanging […]

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  The Praise 1300 Family is giving a Big Birthday Shout-Out to Singer Michelle Williams..Check out her bio: Tenitra Michelle Williams commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American singer, songwriter, model, record producer and actress. She previously owned WNBA basketball team Chicago Sky until 2006. Williams rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of […]

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Bishop T.D. Jakes, 58, and his daughter Cora Jakes Coleman, 28 (Photo Credit: Instagram) Article By Mya Harris:: EEW Magazine News Bishop T.D. Jakes showered his daughter Cora Jakes Coleman with love on the occasion of her 28th Birthday Sunday, July 19. “It seems like only yesterday, you were a warm bundle of soft chocolate […]

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  Today the Praise 1300 Family want to celebrate the birthday of singer Regina Belle!!! Here’s a brief bio: Belle was born in Englewood, New Jersey. It was at Englewood’s Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and then Paterson’s Friendship Baptist Church (presided over by Belle’s uncle, the Reverend Fred Belle), that Belle began attracting attention with her […]

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  Yes!! The Praise 1300 Family want to send Birthday Wishes to one of the powerful voices in music today..Happy Birthday Fantasia!! Here a brief Bio Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984), commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and author. She rose to fame as the winner of the third season […]

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Today marks the 35th birthday of tennis champion Venus Williams. The former World No. 1, to her credit has 22 Grand Slam titles—seven singles titles, 13 women’s doubles titles and two mixed doubles titles—and two Olympic gold medals. The revered athlete born in 1980 turned professional at age 14. Initially, Williams struggled, but in April […]

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  Today The Praise 1300am Family wants to salute one of the most admire Pastor/Preachers of all time..From his humble beginnings in West Virgina to now pastoring over 30,000 people at The Potter’s House in Dallas Texas….Happy Birthday to Bishop T.D. Jakes!!!! Check out a brief bio below: TD Jakes grew up in Vandalia, West […]