Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards Grand Finale' Champion Announced

ATLANTA - Oct. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Season 3 of The Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards sponsored by The Prayzefest Gospel Network in conjunction with The Foundation For Christ Network continued with the tradition of a stellar evening of indie gospel, phenomenal artistry and an "A" lists of industry executives on the red carpet.  The night yield winners that electrified the atmosphere with the Grand Finale' Champion announced as gospel recording artist Donald Malloy who was a wild card finalists in the Traditional Solo Artist category.  Independent gospel artists, groups, and spoken word artists presented before a panel of judges to see who would be the top choice for the Prayze Factor Platform. By the night’s end, Donald, was crowned top performer for the season.

Donald Malloy started singing at an early age in South Carolina. He has recorded seven solo projects and has recorded with gospel greats such as, the late Rev. James Cleveland, Revival Temple Mass Choir, Georgia Mass Choir, John P. Kee VIP seminar CD, and was the lead vocalist on the hit song I Want to Know What Love is with the New Jersey Mass Choir. Featured artist on the Malaco release of the Gospel Legends CD and DVD with artist such as Kirk Franklin, Dottie Peoples, The Caravans,Williams Brothers and the list goes on. Nominated for Stellar Award and Dove Award and as an independent gospel artists he has just released a new single from the Donald Malloy Finally Home CD entitled, "I Know What Prayer Can Do.

The grand prize winnings consist of a national distribution deal with Serious Records Inc exclusively through Universal Records; Recording, Mixing and Mastering services from PaRock Entertainment Group, Management & Booking Consulting from The Triune Management & Booking Agency, a professional photo shoot from LaRuth's Photography, a professional video shoot, Radio Servicing from The PG Network, Graphics and Marketing materials through Systech Graphics; and PR/Marketing consulting from Haute' Choc'lat Multimedia Group.

Season Three was truly a powerful season; the ballots were loaded with some of the best in indie gospel. The Power Prayze Weekend kicked off with Friday morning music business sessions facilitated by Tony Dollars and Liz Meriweather (Artists Development Coaching); Omega George (ATM Records); Bro. Reggie (Rejoice America Radio); Brodric Purvis (WLOU 104.7 and BAP Ministries); Patrick Noble Allen (Noble Promotions Group) Dr. Aikyana Finch and True Witness Studios Staff.  Friday night was amazing with the Waec Love860 Prayzefest Friday Nite Live showcase and the All The Way Turned Up Holy Hip Hop Exclusive showcase the evening of September 20, 2013. Saturday morning trophy celebration ceremony, a V.I.P. networking reception and the main awards show took place Saturday night; where 1st runner up prize went to S.O.C.O.M.,  2nd runner up prize went to KAY MORRIS and the first time ever 3rd runner up prize went to RATED PG - PRAISE GENERATION. The weekend closed out on Sunday with The Prayze Factor's Trailblazer Honors in Tribute to Gospel Recording Artist Minister B. Chase Williams & The Shabach Choir.  It was truly "An Encounter With Jesus" as guest psalmists KEVIN RILEY & ATMOSPHERE rendered praise and worship; guest appearances by season 2 Prayze Factor finalists VICKIE FAVORS and PRECIOUS THORNTON was amazing and an electrifying presentation of song by season 3's finalists RATED PG.  Guest speakers included Bishop T. Demetrius Smith (Greater Love Fellowship Tabernacle), Pastor D. Scott Christian (Overflow Restoration Ministry) and Apostles Michael & Catherine Young from Spirit of Christ Christian Centers closed out with a pure time of spirit filled imparting and praise.

The Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards was founded by Apostle Dr. Teresa Jordan (a.k.a. Pastor T) and is giving independent gospel artists recognition across the globe as season 3 yielded finalists from Africa, the UK, Jamaica and Canada.  We are looking forward to another great season of the Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards (season #4) which will be held in Columbia, SC April 25th - 27th, 2014. For information visit www.prayzefactorawards.com  for full details about the Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards.