The Bell Singers: News

The Bell Singers are looking for an EXTRA Female Background Vocalist and some EXTRA Musicians: Lead Guitarist and Drummer.

We are getting ready to record a LIVE Video Recording in Orlando, FL in April 2012, as well as looking at the possibility of traveling to many areas during the year 2012.  This is a Gospel Singing Ministry.  If you are interested in playing or singing, call Mr. Willie Artison at 901-679-7720

Only musicians in the Memphis and Surrounding areas need apply. Dedicated and Serious inquiries only.

Well, Hat’s off again to Elder George & Dr. Jacqueline Stewart and the AGQC staff for a job well done on the 20^th Annual American Gospel Quartet Convention held January 17-21, 2012 at the More Than Conquerors Faith Church in Birmingham, AL!! Theme: “Go Ye Therefore” Matthew 28:19

The Bell Singers had a chance to attend Wednesday thru Friday, January 18-20^th and my oh my, words cannot describe the intensity in the building of how God poured His Spirit through that place!! The Bell Singers had the opportunity to perform on the Wednesday Night Service (Jan 18^th) along with The Selvys and  Mr. Derek Smith out of Tampa, Florida. This young man has a powerful ministry and left a lasting impression with everyone who had the pleasure of witnessing his performance.  Usually, I just can’t get into the feel when someone is singing by track, but Mr. Smith is so unique and has such a passion in the deliverance of his praising God that you just can’t help but get with him. He would be a great addition to any program.

 Thursday morning, January 19^th, was Men’s Day and the attire was Red & Black, we started the morning off with Praise and Worship and then split up for the classes. Some of the classes we attended on this day were:

TRUE SOLDIERS: The Need For All Out Commitment

Presenter: Robert Thomas (Military and Security/Montgomery, AL)

PROMOTING & MARKETING: TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL, & THE INTERNET (Part-1)

Presenter: Dr. Ella Mahmoud (Emma Da Artist Mgtm. Pious Ventures Gospel Promotion) of Minneapolis, MN Presenter: Sharon Ross (Consulting By Design) of Minneapolis, MN

INNOVATIVE INTERNET USAGE AND WAYS TO GET YOUR MUSIC TO THE WORLD

Presenter: Jeff Melton (ACA Radio Net, Vertical Business Solutions) of Birmingham, AL

IMAGING FOR SUCCESS

Presenter: Bessie Bell (Just Be Real Marketing Agency) of Birmingham, AL

 And I can’t forget the CHILDREN’S DIVISION – Training Them Up presented by Joy Selvy on this day.  She did a wonderful job with the children as they recited the Books of the Bible (Yes Ma’am!!) Great Job Joy!!!

 We left these Seminars with SO MUCH information to help further our ministry and if we don’t follow up with all this knowledge and take advantage of it, then it is our OWN FAULT! Because they laid it out there for us!

Other Seminars that took place Thursday that we did not get a chance to attend but was still able to receive information from them were: 

RADIO ANNOUNCERS BUSINESS/PLENARY SESSIONS, ASSIGNMENTS & WORKSHOP: What does this decade Present for the Radio Announcer: Traditional and Internet Music

Moderator: R.J. Rivers (Seattle, WA)

Presenter: Jay Bryant (Radio Announcer, Cox Radio Network, 610 WAGG, Program Director of Birmingham, AL)

 TAX OBLIGATIONS OF THE ARTIST WITH TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL SOURCES OF INCOME

 Presenter: Roderick Mack, CPA of Birmingham, AL

Presenter: Ronald Kidd, Financial Planner, AXA of Birmingham, AL

 After the seminars, we returned to the Sanctuary where all the Presenters were placed at a Round table to highlight what was presented in there classes. After that we were supposed to go into the Morning Worship where there was suppose to be a word by Apostle Jonathan Davis of Kingdom Seekers International Church of Arts of West Memphis, AR – I was so looking forward to hearing a word from him – BUT GOD, had other plans!! The spirit got SO HIGH up in that place until it REARRANGED the service! GLORY!

 Later that evening there was a Preview of a Movie shown entitled “How We Got Over”, but I can’t tell you about that because The Bell Singers did not get a chance to witness that, but we heard it was very good. So if you saw it, may be you can tell us about it.

Then we came back for the Nightly Service and to be honest with you, I can’t remember who sung that night  (I do believe a group called “JUDAH” was on the floor when we got there, but the highlight of the evening to me was the sermon by the Pastor of the More Than Conquerors Church, Apostle Steven Green.  Oooooooooh Weeeeeee! That man is POWERFUL.!! He came from Romans 12:1-17; where it starts off by saying: “I BESEECH you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.  And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. And so forth~~~ my, my, my!! I know if I ever have to move to Birmingham, AL I know EXACTLY what church I would want to be a member of.  Thanks Apostle Steve Green for BLESSING our SOULS!!! I believe the Selvys were suppose to sing after that but the Holy Ghost was in the building and a couple of them was slain in the spirit and Elder Stewart just began anoint those who came forth to the alter.  I JUST LOVE IT!! JUST TO BE IN THE PRESCENCE OF GOD!! Oooooooh Weeeeee!!!

Then on Friday, January 20^th, this was T-Shirt Day: Navy Blue. When we arrived Apostle Jonathan Davis was ushering in the spirit for the Praise and Worship Service.  After that we split up for the classes again and on this day some of the classes we attended were:

MARKETING YOURSELF & YOUR MUSIC USING THE INTERNET: “I AM THE RECORD COMPANY”

Presenter: A.J. Darby, Producer – Greenville, SC

 PROMOTING & MARKETING: TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL, & THE INTERNET (Part-2)

Presenter: Dr. Ella Mahmoud (Emma Da Artist Mgtm. Pious Ventures Gospel Promotion) of Minneapolis, MNPresenter: Sharon Ross (Consulting By Design) of Minneapolis, MN

 HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MAXIMIZE 21^ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY: ONLINE MUSIC UTILIZATION

Presenter: George Stewart, Founder/Executive Director AGQC, Last Psalm Records of Birmingham, AL

 INNOVATIVE USAGES OF THE INTERNET: HOW TO GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE WORLD

 Presenter: Russell McClinton of Birmingham, AL

 

Other Seminars that took place Thursday that we did not get a chance to attend but was still able to receive information from them were: 

 THE CHANGING MUSIC INDUSTRY:

Presenter: Larry Blackwell, Vice President & General Manager,Gospel Division

EMI Records of Brentwood, TN

 After the seminars, we returned to the Sancuary where all the Presenters were placed at a Round table to highlight what was presented in there classes.

 After that we all attended the Luncheon (THANKS ELDER STEWART!) where we feasted on GREAT food and the HOLY SPIRIT!! Music was rendered by Derek Smith, Evelyn Turrentine Agee, Three Bridges (Yall they are AWESOME!!) You have got to hear these men sing!!) And Bob Holloway and the Southern Sons turned it out!! Bob sung like he never sung before!!! The Spirit came rushing in like a mighty wind!!  Hats off to Bob Holloway and the Southern Sons!! What a way to represent Memphis!! Ooooooooh Weeeeeeeee!!!!

After that we got a little rest and came back for the nightly service; some of the groups that I can remember who rendered music Friday night were: The Love Couple, One of the Temptations, The Southern Sons, Three Bridges (Again, they turned it out! Love these guys!! THREE BRIDGES ARE AWESOME!!!) And Lord knows the Victory Travelers just let the Lord use them in a mighty way!!

The sermon that night was by Pastor Gregory Clarke of the New Hope Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL – He had his wonderful choir with him.  They can really sing!!

Pastor Clarke preached about “Did ya, Did ya, Get that Power” Ephesians 3:20

Also Lee Williams and Spiritual QC’s was inducted into the 2012 AGQC’s Hall of Fame! Mr. Huey Williams received the 2012 Dorothy Love Coates Living Legend Award

Evangelist Evelyn Turrentine Agee received the 2012 Joe Ligon Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Ella Mahmound and Ms. Pam Morris received the Frank Williams Humanitarian Award

Mr. Robert Thomas got the surprise of his life when Elder Stewart and Mr. Larry Blackwell of EMI Records presented him with the first Ken Cook Ethusiasm and Passion award.  The look, the reaction and the surprise on his face was PRICELESS!

And then Dr. Ella Mahmoud did the same thing to Elder Stewart and surprised him when she announced that she and Sharon Ross decided that they would commit to the AGQC the sum of $5,000 a year to help the AGQC ministry go forth.  Rev. Stewart fell on his knees and the place went up!! This is why Dr. Ella Mahmoud received the Frank Williams Humanitarian Award. My God! What a Blessing!! She is such a giving person, which is why she will always be Blessed!

 The 20^th Annual American Gospel Quartet Convention – January 17-21, 2012 was a wonderful experience for The Bell Singers. We didn’t get to witness the activities for Tuesday or Saturday nights but what we SAW, HEARD AND LEARNED for the time we were present, we will NEVER forget!!

God Bless you Elder George and Dr. Jacqueline Stewart!! Love you much!!

 

 

The Bell Singers are getting ready to do another Audio and Live DVD Recording, need EXTRA Musicians. If you are interested, please call 901-679-7720 for more information.

As of March 10, 2011, Sacred Love Records has entered into an agreement with RCI Music Promotions out of Nashville, Tennessee to help Promote and Market the Bell Singers of Memphis, Tennessee!  Welcome aboard RCI Promotions!! We are looking for to a great relationship and bigger and better things happening for The Bell Singers!!

You can now purchase a copy and see a clip of The Bell Singers "Live In Memphis" DVD on the Bell Singers Website at www.bellsingers.com - click on the "Buy" Button on the Right and purchase your copy today! You'll be glad you did

The Bell Singers Pre-Anniversary was off the hook from Beginning to the End. It took place Saturday November 13th at the Mt. Olive M.B. Church in West Memphis, AR. The Spirit was in that place! Thanks to all who came out and made our Pre-Anniversary a success. To our wonderful Emcee: Sophelia Diane Burnett better known as “Lady D of Memphis, Tennessee”. And Especially to The Gospel Consolators/West Memphis, AR for being the host of this event and to all our other guest groups: The Dixie Wonders/Helena, AR; Mighty Angels/Hayti, MO; Young & Ready/Helena, AR; AGB 1&2/Hayti, MO and The New Gospel Aires/Steele, MO. The Bell Singers Closed out in a Big Way.

Sunday, November 14th was the climax of the Bell Singers Big 37th Anniversary Celebration. Took place at the Freedom Bible Church, 4720 Boeingshire (At Shelby Dr) Memphis, TN at 6:00 p.m. WOW! What a turnout! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To all who turned out and made this a hugh success. Thanks to all the groups who sung out of their hearts: Chunky & The Boys/Helena, AR; The Appointed/Memphis, TN; The Traveling Stars/Memphis, TN; The Mighty Kings of Harmony/Memphis, TN; The Supreme Harmonetts/Olive Branch, MS; The Hughes Singers/Atlanta, GA; The Selvys/Earle, AR. Devotion was done by Rev. Jimmie Akins and the very fine Emcee was Bro. James Chambers/Dean of Gospel/1240 WAVN. A Special thanks to the Bell Singers Booster Club for all you do for us and for being right there in our corner. God Bless you, we love you all. (See pictures real soon in photo section)

Well The Bell Singers had a wonderful time in St. Louis, MO Sunday, November 7, 2010 helping Sis. Ella “Cookie” Fuller Celebrate her 8th Annual Major Day Service! At the Good Samaritan M.B. Church, 2508 Salisbury St., Pastor Will Davis. Others on program was Combination of Praise, Gospel Claretts, Ivilaires, 10 X Wyzer, Danny and Voices of Praise and The Dynamic Silver Wings. All the groups were fantastic, they all came definitely to give God some Praise! The Bell Singers closed it out. We really appreciate Sis. Fuller for giving us yet another opportunity to come to St. Louis and lift up the name of Jesus in song. Looking forward to coming back next year!

WOW! What an awesome time we had yesterday (Sunday, October 3, 2010) in the city of Belzoni, MS with the great Honorable Pastor Clara Reed and Apostle Dorothy Forman at the Upper Room Fellowship Ministries Church. They welcomed us with open arms and the spirit fell fresh on that place. Even the Pastor joined in and sung with the Bell Singers on our last song "Wait On Jesus", that really made us feel good when we looked around and the Pastor herself fell right in step with the group coming down that aisle, what a time! What a time! What a time! Thanks again Pastor Reed and Apostle Forman for inviting us to your beautiful sanctuary. Until we meet again! God Bless you! Love you much!! (See pictures in photo section)

The Bell Singers had a great time ringing in Coldwater, MS on last night helping the Spiritual Soldiers on their great big anniversary celebration at the Antioch Family Life Center. Dressed in Black and Pink, We rendered selections such as "Sit Down With Jesus/Pat Artison", "Never Let Go/Beverly Bell", "So Glad I Got My Religion in time/Pat Artison" and "Been Good to Me/Rev. Danny Bell". All the groups came out to have church, including the Spiritual Soldiers, these young men are on fire for Christ really enjoyed them. They had a great crowd and the spirit was truly in the house. Hats off to the Spiritual Soldiers! Keep on giving God the praise the way only you can do!

The Bell Singers had the opportunity to perform on the WLOK Stone Soul Picnic, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 2:30 p.m., along with Lee Williams, Doc McKenzie & the Highlights, Supreme Harmonetts, Brown Singers, Echo Aires, Spiritual Excitement and many others. And while we were singing the commercial appeal was there and decided to document the Bell Singers for Sunday morning papers edition. That was truly a Blessing!

Then after we performed at the Stone Soul Picnic we journeyed on a little further down town to the Memphis Music Heritage Festival where we had the opportunity to perform on that festival at 6:00 p.m. and you can see a video of the Bell Singers performing here on YOU TUBE or go to my facebook page (Patricia Artison)you can see the videos there as well.

You can also see photos from both events in the Photo Section of The Bell Singers Website and on my facebook page (Patricia Artison).

For the month of August we had a total of 36,776 to view our website! Thanks a bunch!!

For the month of July we had a total of 77,941 to view our website! Thanks a bunch!!

On last Sunday night, July 25, 2010, The Bell Singers helped the Mighty Kings of Harmony Celebrate their 55th Anniversary at the Freedom Bible Church, 4720 Boeingshire in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bells rendered three selections "Sit Down With Jesus" by Pat Artison, "Never Let Go" by Beverly Bell and "Been Good To Me" by Rev. Danny Bell. What a time we had! Every group that hit the floor came to sing! The Anointing was truly in the Building all night from Devotion to the end. Hats off to the Mighty Kings of Harmony for a job well done!!

The Bell Singers had an awesome time at the Rhythm of Gospel awards this past Friday and Saturday night in Memphis, Tennessee. We had the opportunity to perform on The Midnight Musical Friday night, July 23, 2010 in honor of the late great Olanda Draper, we were dressed in pink, and my oh my was it packed up in that place at midnight! There was a lot of great performances. Each artist had 8 minutes to perform. The Bell Singers did two selections, an Accapella song called "Come Out of That Corner" and "Sit Down With Jesus". On Saturday night, July 24, 2010 The Bells presented the award at the Rhythm of Gospel Award Show for "Female Quartet Group Of The Year" and the winner was, The Douglas Singers! Out of Chicago, IL!! Hats off to Mr. Mark Rogers and the ROG staff for a job well done!!

The Rhythm of Gospel Awards is coming to Memphis, Tennessee July 23-25, 2010. It will take place at the Canon Center Downtown Memphis! The Bell Singers had the pleasure of attending the Rhythm of Gospel Awards 2009 in Pine Bluff, AR and won the 2009 Female Quartet of the Year Award! Yeah!! Pat and Linda also had the pleasure of presenting an award at the ceremonies in 2009 and have been asked to present an award at the 2010 Awards as well. The Bell Singers will also be performing on the Mid-Night Musical at the Rhythm of Gospel Awards on Friday,July 23, 2010 in honor of the Great O'landa Draper! To learn more about this great event go to www.rhythmofgospel.com.

Well, the Bell Singers had the opportunity to Praise God with the Cork Singers of Greenville, MS on Sunday, July 18, 2010 on their 26th Anniversary Celebration. What a time we had! The Cork Singers are one of my favorite groups, they are some very spirit-filled, friendly, humble men of God. They made us feel right at home. They had on program: The Harvey Spirituals, The Sonz of God, Bell Singers, Ray Brothers, True Believers, The Mighty Imperials, The Shaw Boyz and The Sharkey Issaquena Mass Choir. The Bell Singers Rendered such selections as: He's Watching You, Sit Down With Jesus, Come Out of that Corner, So Glad and He's Been Good To Me. Rev. Danny Bell let the Holy Spirit dwell within him on that song "He's Been Good To Me" this song is coming out on our "Live Video Recording" Real Soon. My oh my how the Holy Spirit fell fresh on that place! The Anointing was truly in the air. We would like to thank Rosa Dennis for going along with the Bell Singers. It is always a joy to have her around. Thanks again Cork Singers for inviting us. And until we meet again, God Bless you!

For the month of June we had a total of 65,960 to view our website! Thanks a bunch!!

The Bell Singers would like to welcome our newest member, Alice Hopson

For the month of May we had a total of 39,866 to view our website! Thanks a bunch!!

The Bell Singers stopped by in Batesville, MS on Sunday, May 30, 2010 by Mrs. Wilson's home (the mother of Ronnie Wilson of the Memphis Harmonizers) to help her celebrate her 75th Birthday Celebration. She was very surprised to see us. There were sooo many people who stopped by The Bell Singers, Rev. Danny Bell, George Dean, George McClain, Rev. Demarcus Smith, Jo ann Reel and a host of others) to wish her well wishes and to feast with her. There were sooo many soul food dishes layed out I won't even try to name them all. The table was spread. Happy Birthday Mrs. Wilson we enjoyed hanging out with you on Sunday Evening.

Then we left there and went to Sardis, MS where Sharrick of Sharrack Promotions presented an evening of song and praise at the PGA Building. We had a hallelujah shouting good time! The Bell Singers were in rare form and we appreciate God allowing us to feel the Holy Spirit. Everyone on program did a tremendous job!

Thanks Mr. James Martin and the Golden Swans for inviting The Bell Singers to be your guest on your Anniversary, Sunday, May 9, 2010. We had a wonderful time giving God the Praise! All the groups who performed were wonderful. Since it was Mother's Day and we had our mom with us, we presented her with a Beautiful Giant Mother's Day Card along with a little change! It was great to see Dr. Ella Mahmoud and Sharon Ross at the program! We would like to give Special thanks to Sharon's husband, Jonathan Ross for accompaning our musicians with his great talents on the Lead Guitar. Thanks Jonathan!! After the program Mr. Martin took us to Old Country Buffet, where we feasted and went back to the hotel to rest for our long journey back home the next day. We had a great time in MN and again we Thank you for inviting us, Mr. James Martin. God Bless You.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Shelly Brown for welcoming us to the City of Hartsville, TN on Saturday, May 8, 2010. We had a glorius time Praising God at the St. John M.B. Church. After the program they provided us with delicious Fried Chicken, Bread, Cake, Drinks and Water as we journeyed on to St. Paul MN from there. Shelly, thanks for having us and we look forward to coming back again in the near future. God Bless you.

For the month of April we had a total of 34,541 to view our website! Thanks a bunch!!

The Bell Singers and the Booster club had a great time Saturday night, April 17, 2010 during our FUNDAY at the home of Willie & Patricia Artison. We watched gospel videos, had lots of really good food such as Fried Chicken, Roasted Chicken, Meatballs, Wings, Rotele Dip & Chips, Chicken Spaghetti, Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Slaw, Rolls, Cake and Drinks.

After we ate and fellowshipped then we played a game called “Taboo”. My oh my if we didn’t have some fun playing that game. We divided into two teams: Team 1 Captains were Linda Ellis and Beverly Bell. On their team was Robin Lifford, Helen Anderson, Lil Quez, Danny Bell, Mrs. Dora Bell, Nearlean Yancey and Earlene Hunt.

Team 2 Captains were Patricia Artison and Peggy Lawson. On their team was Deborah Mallet, MaQuitta Curry, Willie Artison, Stella Alexander, Linda Bynum, Rosa Dennis, Mrs. Gaston, Little Miss Tierra Anderson, and Little Miss Tenaria.

The first team to receive 25 points was the winner and Team 2 Won. Yes!!! Some of the members of Team 1 was kind of sore losers! (Smile – See pictures in photo section real soon)

During the fellowshipping it was announced that we have a brand new Booster Club member: Linda Bynum. Yes! And welcome aboard! All in all we had a great time and looking forward to doing lots of other fun things together. Booster Club we really love you and appreciate everything you do for us! We would like to thank Helen’s sister Stein, Helen’s Daughter Shay, Rosa Dennis and Mrs. Gaston for stopping by and joining in with us as well. And thank you Nearlean Yancey for the Beautiful Bell Singers T-shirts that she had made for us, just Beautiful! Thanks Nearlean!!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Bell Singers and Booster Club for a great night of fun and fellowship! Until the next time! Be Blessed!!!

Pat Artison

For the month of March we had a total of 81,598 to view our website! Thanks a bunch!!