Ill. real estate agent with 'extra tweak' of jalapenos wins World Championship Chili CookoffOctober 12th, 2009 Ill. real estate agent wins world chili cookoffCHARLESTON, W. Va. — An Illinois real estate agent who gave her jalapeno peppers an "extra tweak" has won the world championship cookoff of the International Chili Society.
Ben Ali, namesake of DC's famous Ben's Chili Bowl restaurant, dies at 82October 8th, 2009 Ben Ali, founder of Ben's Chili Bowl in DC, diesWASHINGTON — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben's Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington's black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. Ali died of congestive heart failure Wednesday night at his home, his daughter-in-law Sonya Ali said Thursday.
Ben Ali, founder and namesake of DC landmark Ben's Chili Bowl restaurant, dies at 82October 8th, 2009 Ben Ali, founder of DC's Ben's Chili Bowl, diesWASHINGTON — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben's Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington's black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. Ali died of natural causes Wednesday night at his home, restaurant manager Maurice Harcum said Thursday.
Dolly Parton sings 'My Mountain, My Home' at ceremony celebrating 75th anniversary of SmokiesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Dolly Parton sings as Smokies celebrate 75th yearGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Homegrown superstar Dolly Parton sang "My Mountain, My Home" as leaders rededicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary in a ceremony Wednesday.
Gospel legend Marie Knight, who toured with Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 1940s, dies in NYC at 84September 1st, 2009 1940s gospel legend Marie Knight dies in NYC at 84NEW YORK — Gospel legend Marie Knight has died in New York City at age 84. She came to prominence while touring with Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the 1940s and singing hits such as "Beams of Heaven."
Her manager, Mark Carpentieri, says she died Sunday at a Harlem nursing home of complications from pneumonia.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park wants oral history from people who lived thereJuly 14th, 2009 Park Service seeks Smokies memoriesGATLINBURG, Tenn. — The National Park Service hopes people who have firsthand accounts of living in the Smokies or attending the national park dedication will share those memories.
Son becomes pastor of NY church once run by gospel singer Timothy Wright, who died after crashJuly 13th, 2009 Son takes over gospel singer Wright's NYC churchNEW YORK — Gospel singer Timothy Wright's son has been installed as pastor of his late father's New York City church. David Wright became leader of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ during a service Sunday.
Groundbreaking at Oconaluftee for new Smokies visitor centerJune 15th, 2009 Smokies breaking ground for new visitor centerGATLINBURG, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is rounding out a weekend of celebrating the park's 75th anniversary with a lasting reminder.
List of key winners at gospel music's 40th Annual Dove AwardsApril 24th, 2009 List of key winners at 40th Annual Dove AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A list of key winners at the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Thursday:
— Artist of the year: Steven Curtis Chapman.
Miss California receives strong support at gospel music's Dove Awards in NashvilleApril 24th, 2009 Miss Calif. receives strong support at Dove AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean received a swell of support at the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards with the crowd giving her a standing ovation when she came out to introduce a performance.
Timothy Wright, famed NY gospel singer involved in car crash that killed wife, grandson, diesApril 24th, 2009 Timothy Wright, famed NY gospel singer, dies at 61NEW YORK — The Rev. Timothy Wright, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer known for his up-tempo praise songs and powerful mass choir sound, has died.
Brandon Heath, Natalie Grant, Casting Crowns early winners at gospel awardsApril 24th, 2009 Heath, Grant, early winners at gospel awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brandon Heath won top male vocalist on the success of his pleading hit "Give Me Your Eyes" while Natalie Grant took female vocalist honors for the third year in a row during the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Thursday.
Steven Curtis Chapman wins gospel's artist of the year at Dove Awards in NashvilleApril 24th, 2009 Steven Curtis Chapman wins gospel artist of yearNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Veteran Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards.
Miss California to appear at gospel music awards 1 week after gay marriage comments at pageantApril 23rd, 2009 Miss California to appear at gospel music awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAWN') is keeping with the Christian theme by scheduling an appearance at the upcoming Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards.
'American Idol' documentary about Christian contestants to air on Gospel Music ChannelApril 20th, 2009 'Idol' documentary to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on "American Idol."
Filmmaker David Lewis' "From Idol to Inspiration" will premiere Thursday before the Gospel Music Association's 40th annual Dove Awards telecast. The one-hour documentary explores the effect of the Fox network singing competition on Christian music.
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