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FEMI Magazine just released the cover image of their new cover feature, 2x Grammy-nominated and 7x Stellar Award-winner VaShawn Mitchell!  Mitchell has received lots of critical acclaim for his latest album, Chapter X: See the Goodness, and it’s lead single “See the Goodness” featuring Donnie McClurkin is currently #5 on Gospel Billboard!  Fans who follow have also been able to follow his fitness journey, his unique flair on men’s fashion, and his incredible discography of songs he’s written and/or produced through the years.

In the feature story, Mitchell opens up about his journey in the music industry, the impact of his faith on his career, his latest album, Chapter X: See the Goodness, and his upcoming Gospel Heritage Worship & Arts Summit happening in Durham, NC at the River Church May 16-18. Readers will get an inside look at the man behind the music and the message that drives him to create unforgettable songs.

Fans of VaShawn Mitchell and gospel music enthusiasts alike will not want to miss this special issue of FEMI Magazine. The Men’s Issue featuring VaShawn Mitchell on the cover will be available on newsstands and online at femimagazine.com starting May 10, 2024.

For more information about VaShawn Mitchell and the Gospel Heritage workshop, follow him on social media @vashawnmitchell and visit www.gospelheritage.org.

ABOUT VASHAWN MITCHELL

Throughout the years, VaShawn’s artistic vision has grown, shaping him into a mature worship leader and a recognized Gospel songwriter. In 2010, his passion and talent for songwriting, producing and singing led him to release Triumphant which became his best-selling album to date. Soaring to the top of the charts with his mega-hit single “Nobody Greater,” Mitchell amassed numerous awards and nominations.  In 2011, he received 11 Stellar Award nominations (the most received by any artist that year) and took home 6 trophies. He also earned two GRAMMY Award Nominations and two GMA Dove Award nominations for both the album and single.  Billboard magazine declared “Nobody Greater” the #1 Most Played Gospel Song of 2011 and Mitchell was named Billboard’s #1 Gospel Radio Artist of 2011 and Triumphant was among the Top 5 Gospel Albums of 2011. The single held the #1 position for nine consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and crossed-over to the Urban Contemporary Adult charts.  Building on the success of “Nobody Greater”, VaShawn went on to release Created 4 This which generated the top 5 single “Turning Around for Me.” Following this project VaShawn went on to record and release, Unstoppable (for which he received a Stellar Award nomination) and Secret Place, which was recorded live in South Africa.  Secret Place was released in November 2016 ad debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts. The first single from his latest project is an infectious song entitled “Joy” which held the #1 spot on radio charts for several weeks and earned VaShawn his first Dove Award as an Artist for Urban Worship Song of the Year.  In 2019, VaShawn released  Elements, celebrating 20 years in the gospel music industry. A deeply personal offering, VaShawn invites listeners to become acquainted with the standard elements God’s character, the very elements that have carried him through the ups and downs of both life and career. In 2022 he recorded his latest album, Chapter X: See the Goodness, and it’s lead single, “See the Goodness” is top 5 on Billboard!

Over the last several years Mitchell continued to stretch his creative talents beyond his own recording career.  He has been instrumental in the career of many of today’s popular artists and has received two Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association for his work as a producer. Always committed to the promotion of upcoming voices in the Gospel Music industry, VaShawn assumed the role of President & CEO of the Gospel Heritage Foundation in 2018 and has plans to expand the reach of this ministry to prepare the next generation for their own journey.

 

Photo Credit: VaShawn Mitchell