After more than four decades on the gospel music scene, the legendary Vanessa Bell Armstrong still has the energy and contemporary R&B style that has defined her career from the beginning. A multiple GRAMMY Award-nominee and Stellar Award winner, Armstrong helped to redefine contemporary gospel music. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the gospel music industry, she was presented with the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award at the 26th Annual Stellar Music Awards in 2011. Her first CD project with Music World Gospel, to be released January 31, features some of her greatest hits and most beloved songs that she has recorded and performed over the years.… After more than four decades on the gospel music scene, the legendary Vanessa Bell Armstrong still has the energy and contemporary R&B style that has defined her career from the beginning. A multiple GRAMMY Award-nominee and Stellar Award winner, Armstrong helped to redefine contemporary gospel music. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the gospel music industry, she was presented with the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award at the 26th Annual Stellar Music Awards in 2011. Her first CD project with Music World Gospel, to be released January 31, features some of her greatest hits and most beloved songs that she has recorded and performed over the years. The EP is titled Timeless, an apt description for the songs of this award-winning performer whose fans span several generations and multiple genres. Her fan base includes the “fan in chief,” President Barack Obama, who has said that Armstrong is one of his favorite gospel artists. While the six songs on the EP were originally recorded in 1983, Armstrong brings a contemporary vibe and sophistication to this recording that gives each song a fresh anointing. The first single from the EP, “Nobody But Jesus,” was originally recorded by Armstrong in 1984 for her sophomore album, Chosen. The contemplative and powerful song became a signature hit for Armstrong, and this rendition is sure to connect with a whole new generation. Other songs on the EP include “Walk With Me,” a contemporary R&B take on a spiritual standard, which was also on her sophomore album, Chosen; and “Peace Be Still,” an updated recording of the song that launched Armstrong’s career as a solo artist, and for which she is still best known. The song was originally released in 1983 as part of the album by the same title
