The indefatigable gospel singer Marvin Sapp is up for two 2021 Dove Awards. His 13th album, “Chosen Vessel,” is nominated for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year, while the album’s lead single - “Thank You For It All” - received a Song of the Year nod.
Karima, the Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artist, releases her debut single, “Redeemer,” a new version of the 2000 Christian international hit, today, April 2, 2021, on DARE Records. The audio video for Karima’s first single has already received more than 600,000 views, and renowned DJ D-Nice has played the track multiple times on his popular
Club Quarantine live DJ stream, where Karima was also a recent guest along with gospel legend Fred Hammond. The single is available on digital retail and streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, Amazon Music, Tidal, and other outlets.
“‘Redeemer’ is not just a remake I chose to do, ‘Redeemer’ is my testimony,” says Karima. “God truly restores. He’s my Redeemer. I get emotional just thinking about it. I know my Redeemer lives. The fact that I get to share this song on this level is a living testament of His faithfulness.”
Business briefs: RFME, homebuyer grants
Mansfield News Journal
MANSFIELD - Roby-Foster-Miller-Earick is announcing its acquisition of Integrity Insurance Solutions, effective March 1.
John C. Roby, CEO of RFME, stated “We are extremely proud and excited to have Integrity Insurance join our firm. This move further strengthens our commitment to serve the benefits needs of individuals and businesses in the region.
Speaking for the sellers, attorney David Haring said, “The Freund family is pleased to see the agency ownership remain local; especially since it is with a firm for which Tom Freund had a great deal of respect.”
Integrity Insurance Solutions was formed in 2009 by Tom Freund and became one of the areas premier providers of health insurance and other employee benefits. He provided the leadership for Integrity until his untimely passing late last year.