Celebrating 35 years in the Gospel music industry, Dr. Bynum is a two-time Stellar Award winner for "Contemporary Male Vocals." Aside from his Gospel recording career, he hosts a Gospel syndicated radio show, "One Stage with Earl Bynum," and has his own record label Lrae Entertainment which has three artists on its roster.

"I started the label because my son wanted to do music," Earl said when I asked.

His radio show started because he simply asked for one to the right person at the right time. The show was birth in 2000 at 100.1.FM WBXB in a late-night slot. Then in 2005 it was picked up by Musical Soulfood 100.9FM WFMI (a network of radio stations). His show has been in syndication (2009) for 15 years (with co-host Stellar winning Lucinda Moore) - heard in 45 markets.

"It's on the weekends, Saturdays (10am - 12pmEST) in 45 markets," he said. "It started on Sundays as a R&B/Indie Gospel morning show - 160 stations - Rejoice Network (formerly Music Soulfood) of Mike Chandler. He is an African-American."

Dr. Earl Bynum produced his show himself and then he started to hire co-producers like Ray Pope in 2007.

"It's produced now by Cedric Bailey. We work well together. He is a radio producer and programmer...a multi-Stellar Award winner," Dr. Bynum said when I asked about who producers his radio show now. "I let him do what-he-do. I come in as a client."

His music career started at Light Records where he worked with some talented producers and released "My Change Has Come" in 2004. He released his solo debut album on Catapult Records in 2009 titled "Open My Heart".

"That project got me into radio," Dr. Bynum pointed out. "They came to my listening party. I said, ‘if you looking...let me now.' He called me...for a local show for independent artists."

If all this is not enough, he is also National Chairman Dr. Bynum of the GMWA Alliance of Gospel Music Professionals; Executive Advisor Dr. Bynum of the Tidewater Chapter of GMWA; Eastern Regional Chair Dr. Bynum of The National Association of Gospel Radio; Vice President Dr. Bynum of The Gospel Industry Network; Executive Director Dr. Bynum of The Mount Global Fellowship of Churches (seven campuses), and President Dr. Bynum of Lrae Entertainment record label. He is also the author of the book "Still Standing: 30 Days of Strength When Life Hits Hard."

"I am serving as senior vice president of the Gospel Industry Network of Bishop Kenneth Wells and regional director of the National Association of Gospel Radio - from Virginia to Connecticut - 13 states! And I was appointed executive advisor of Gospel Music Network (Workshop) of America (local chapter) by Al Hobbs, and I am on the board of Hymn for Hymns of David Allen. It is to keep hymns alive," Dr. Earl Bynum said as we concluded our interview.  www.LraeEntertainment.com www.EarlBynumMusic.com

As a result, New England has adopted Frank Viele. He has won the New England Music Awards for "Independent Artist of thew Year," "Album of the Year," "Male Performer of the Year," two-times as "Songwriter of the Year," and "Live Performer of the Year." He has a lucrative songwriting career with his songwriting partners Jimmy Nutt and James LeBlanc (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill).

"I was first nominated (by the New England Music Awards) in 2010. I didn't win until 2015," Viele explained. "It's a regional music awards. It is good for setting the bar and you get exposed to great artists, touring and learning."

Currently Frank is promoting his new EP "The Silo" (Bigger Beast Records) to be released February 20, 2026. The lead single from the EP is a cover of the Bob Seger hit "Against the Wind." Frank Viele's version is unrecognizable until he starts singing the hook. What skills he must possess to be able to change it up in a way that it too, will be a hit. The second single released from the five track EP is the title song "The Silo."

"I played that song ("Against the Wind") for years...playing it in soundcheck," Frank said when I asked why that cover song. "...said, you should play it on your set. So, it became part of my show as an opening song."

Frank Viele wrote four of the tracks on "The Silo" EP and co-produced the project. On his YouTube Channel he has amassed 230,000 views for his "Trying to Raise a Man" music video, and his music video for his Bob Seger cover "Against the Wind" has already 200,000 views and it was released just 3 weeks ago. His YouTube Channel has an amazing 77,000 subscribers.

"The EP is produced by Lee DeWyze, he was on the 9th season of ‘American Idol.' I opened-up for him hundreds of times. He said, Why have you never recorded it ("Against the Wind")?' I loved the idea. It's a great song." Frank pointed out.

Nico Grossfeld also co-produced Frank Viele's "The Silo."

"I love the original...it's for someone fighting against the current. I slowed it down, so you hear the lyrics instead of the vibe," he added. "Even when I write my stuff...I sit back and say, ‘What happens if I..."

If you are in his area, you can see his powerful performances February 6, 2026, in Meriden, CT; February 7th in Pawling, NY; Feb 10 in Maynard, MA; February 11th in Portsmouth, NH; February 13 in Biddeford, ME and you can see the rest at www.FrankViele.com.

"I started my indie label Bigger Beast. I do 250 concerts a year for non-profits to expose artists...meet them know their stories. We have local Open Mics. We help animals get adopted. Hold workshops on business. You learn what to do by making mistakes," Frank said about how he is giving back to the community that helped him, as we ended our interview.

SYNDICATED COLUMNIST: Dr. Eunice Moseley has an estimated weekly readership of over one million for her column The Pulse of Entertainment. She is the publisher of the digital magazine www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com, which has an estimated 160,000 visitors a month. An entrepreneur, Dr. Moseley’s company, Freelance Associates, is a business management/public relations strategic planning and consulting firm that is celebrating 32 years in 2025. Dr. Eunice also serves as professor for the School of Business at Stanton University in Anaheim, California and serves as promotions director (at-large)/journalist and business consultant for The Baltimore Times. Dr. Moseley founded the Uplifting Minds II Foundation (www.UpliftingMinds.com) in 2023, a 501 C3 with a mission to empower the underserved through three major programs – One Stop Business Shop, the ULMII Professional Conference and the ULMII Academy (business management and public relations). EVENTS: "Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference (ULMII), was launched by Dr. Eunice in 1999, to educate aspiring artists/musicians about the business of entertainment – www.UpliftingMinds2.com. Next ULMII Entertainment Conferences for Baltimore on Saturday April 18, 2026, presented by Security Square Mall and The Baltimore Times, and for Los Angeles on Saturday, November 7, 2026, presented by The Pulse of Entertainment and the ULMII Foundation. The ULMII conferences are free with virtual access via Zoom. ULMII entertainment conference offers a Professional Panel Q&A Session, a Professional Talent Showcase and International Talent Competition where the top three scored acts receive the ULMII Best Act Award and over $20,000 valued in prizes/product/services and cash!