Music Mania Sponsors

GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE GOSPEL MUSIC FAN EXPERIENCE

Coming March 11–13, 2027 to New Orleans, Louisiana.

MUSIC MANIA™ is where gospel music meets its listeners—live, up close, and nonstop. For two and a half days  -- fans, artists, radio professionals, choirs, creators, and music lovers will gather for an immersive celebration the gospel industry has never seen before.

This is the fan-centered national gospel event our community has been waiting for—built by NAGR, powered by listeners, and created to elevate the sound, culture, and future of gospel music.

Music Mania Schedule

Day One: Thursday, March 11, 2027


2:00 PM CST"Welcome to the World of Gospel Music!"

Featuring:
● Registration + Lobby Experience
● Gospel Marketplace + Artist Expo Opens
● Panels & Workshops
● Artist Drop-ins / Media Interviews


6:30 PM - 10:00 PM CSTOpening Celebration Concert

NAGR Welcome and
An All-Star Tribute to the Legends of Gospel
● Shirley Caesar
● Bishop Paul Morton
● The Canton Spirituals
● Donnie McClurkin
● Richard Smallwood
● Canton Jones
● Mississippi Mass Choir
● Ben Tankard


10:30 PM - 12:00 AM CSTLate Night Experience

● VIP Meet & Greets
● Listening Rooms / Sneak Previews


Day Two: Friday, March 12, 2027


8:00 AM CSTMORNING SESSIONS

● Marketplace + Expo continues
● Worship + Panels
● Gospel Breakfast Series (3 tracks)


12 NOON CSTAFTERNOON SESSIONS

● Artist “Unplugged” Conversations
● Listening Parties
● Meet & Greets (rotating)
● Gospel Radio Powers Player Brunch
----Celebrating Top Radio Promoters in Gospel Radio


6:00 PM CSTThe Gospel Airplay Awards Gala Celebration

Promoting and celebrating Top Artists in Gospel Radio


Day Three: Saturday, March 13, 2027


9:00 AM - 12 NOON CSTClosing Worship Encounter

Final Artist Moments / Reflections


Join Us At Music Mania In New Orleans!

CHARLES JOHNSON FOUNDER & NATIONAL PRESIDENT/CEO

CEO, CeJay Brands of Louisiana


MARK BALLARD CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRETORS

Owner, WNZN Power 89.1 FM


DR. SCTONDA KELLY GORDON BOARD VICE CHAIR

Enternity Media Group


JEFF HARGROVE BOARD SECRETARY

Vice President, TyScot Music and Entertainment


TRACEY ARTIS BOARD TREASURER

President/CEO, I Hear Music In the Air


ADRIAN WARREN BOARD MEMBER

President/CEO, Vessel Entertainment


MAX SIEGEL, ESQ. BOARD MEMBER

CEO, USA Track and Field


JULIAN "JU" JOYNER BOARD MEMBER

WXGM Joyful 100 Radio


CHERYL JACKSON BOARD MEMBER & VICE PRESIDENT, WOMEN IN RADIO

Praise 104.1 FM and Executive Producer of “Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell.”


KERRY DOUGLAS BOARD MEMBER

Blacksmoke Music Worldwide


HENRY HARRIS BOARD MEMBER

Strategic Music Partnerships and WEMA-LP 94.3 FM


BISHOP MARVIN SAPP DISTINGUISHED BOARD MEMBER

Marvin L. Sapp Ministries


MICHAEL MCCLURE, JR. DISTINGUISHED BOARD MEMBER

Rock City Media Group/aka Pastor Mike Jr.


LISA KNOWLES SMITH DISTINGUISHED BOARD MEMBER

EvoWorld Entertainment


DR. SYBIL SLOAN LEGAL COUNSEL

Owner, WeLit Gospel Radio


RON BRIGGS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/COO

COGIC Music LLC, Marketing Consultant and Brand Strategist


JORAD HOLMES NATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR AND STATE PRESIDENT, FLORIDA

CEO, Florida Gospel Music Awards


SONYA BLAKEY VICE PRESIDENT, RADIO PROGRAMMING

Program Director, Inpiration 1390 and Heaven 600


SAM TATUM, JR. VICE PRESIDENT, RADIO SALES

Vice President of Integrated Marketing & Partnerships at Radio One and Reach Media


CARL DAVIS VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Gospel Heritage Foundation


RONEDY MOORE NATIONAL DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL & STATE AFFAIRS

Mo' Music Agency


EQUASTA WHITE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, RADIO REPORTER ENEWSLETTER

The Clarion Group


DAMON STEWART DIRECTOR, STREAMING SERVICE BROADCASTERS

IGA Talent Management


LONNIE HUNTER DIRECTOR, RADIO MENTALITY

Reach Gospel Radio


TERRENCE HOWELL SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT

Revival Music Company


DEVANTE' ARBET DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS

The Gospel Guru


BIL CARPENTER DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Capital Entertainment


GREG 'UNCLE G' LYONS PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN REGION

Uncle G Promotions


LAMAR CAMPBELL PRESIDENT, MIDWEST REGION

Urban One


EARL BYNUM PRESIDENT, EASTERN REGION

Rejoice Musical Soulfood Network


MICHA 'ML6' LOGAN PRESIDENT, WESTERN REGION

Broadcast One


CATHY CARROLL VICE PRESIDENT, WESTERN REGION

Pure Champion Promotions


CHRIS KING STATE PRESIDENT, ALABAMA

Gospel Grind Radio


DEDRIC JONES STATE PRESIDENT, ARKANSAS

Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Foundation


DR. LEONARD J. THOMPSON, III STATE PRESIDENT, CALIFORNIA

God1Radio.com and Mandate Records


MARK SMITH STATE PRESIDENT, DELAWARE


RON SUMMERS STATE PRESIDENT, DMV

Artist/Minister of Music


JANET C. SUTTON HARRIS STATE PRESIDENT, ILLINOIS

Radio Host and Speaker


CARL HEARNE STATE PRESIDENT, INDIANA

Artist/Choirmaster


JASON CLAYBORN STATE PRESIDENT, KENTUCKY

Artist/Songwriter/Producer


SANTORIA BLACK STATE PRESIDENT, LOUISIANA

Red Peach Radio


CHANDRA WISE STATE PRESIDENT, MISSISSIPPI

WRBJ 97.7 and Yes Lord Radio


PATTI PENNINGTON STATE PRESIDENT, NEVADA

KCEP Power 88


FRANKIE THOMPSON, III STATE PRESIDENT, NEW ENGLAND STATES

FD Thompson Enterprises


WANDA EWING STATE PRESIDENT, OHIO

WNZN Power 89.1 FM


MONTRAE TISDALE STATE PRESIDENT, OKLAHOMA

Power 103.5 FM/Gospel Artist


BISHOP J DARRELL ROBINSON STATE PRESIDENT, PENNSYLVANIA

Artist/Community Leader


JOANN WOODS STATE PRESIDENT, TEXAS

JAW Entertainment Group


DR. CAROL CRAWFORD STATE PRESIDENT, UNITED KINGDOM

International Music Summit


Music Mania Hotel and Venue

TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

MUSIC MANIA™ is a groundbreaking, two and a half day, multi-experience gospel music festival that brings fans face-to-face with the artists, music, and ministries they love. A national fan-forward event powered by the reach and authority of the National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR). 

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