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LARRY TINSLEY WAS BORN IN DECATURVILLE, TENNESSEE ON FEBRUARY 14TH. AT THE AGE OF FIVE, HE MOVED TO KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. IN 1966, LARRY RECEIVED HIS DIPLOMA FROM RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL IN PARSONS, TENNESSEE, AND FOUR YEARS LATER RECEIVED HIS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE FROM LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY IN JACKSON TENNESSEE.

UPON GRADUATION, LARRY RETURNED TO KNOXVILLE, WHERE HE WORKED AS AN ON-AIR ANNOUNCER FOR WJBE RADIO WHICH WAS OWNED BY LEGENDARY SOUL SINGER JAMES BROWN.

IN JUNE OF 1971, HE RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED AN OFFER TO WORK AS AN ON-AIR ANNOUNCER FOR WAOK IN ATLANTA. IN 1981, HE WAS ELEVATED TO THE POSITION OF PROGRAM DIRECTOR. DURING HIS TENURE, WAOK ACHIEVED GREAT RATINGS SUCCESS.

TODAY, HE SERVES AS HOST OF “SUNDAY MORNING PRAISE,” HEARD EACH SUNDAY MORNING ON WVEE-FM/WAOK-AM ATLANTA AND WBAV-FM IN CHARLOTTE, NC.

AND BECAUSE LARRY IS REGARDED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP GOSPEL ANNOUNCERS, HE RECEIVED THE COVETED STELLAR AWARD AS “GOSPEL ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR” IN 1997.

HE IS MARRIED WITH TWO CHILDREN AND IS A DEVOTED CHRISTIAN WHO LIVES EACH DAY ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD AND THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT DWELLS WITHIN HIM.

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Gospel superstar Deitrick Haddon is not only a talented singer, but he can also do some acting as well. He shows off his acting skills in his new movie “A Beautiful Soul,” which is now playing at AMC Theaters. He calls into the V-103 studios on Sunday morning with Larry Tinsley to give us the scoop on his first starring role.  Click here to listen to the interview!

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Our V-103/WAOK Church of the Week is Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church of Atlanta. Their mission is to bring people to Jesus and obtain membership in his family. Their goal is also to help members grow in a Christ like maturity, equip them for ministry in the church and for ministry in the world in order to magnify the name of Jesus Christ. The pastor of Destiny is Dr. Bryan E. Crute, and his mission is to challenge men to pursue their dreams and live up to a standard require by God. Click below to hear more on this dynamic church.
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Mothers are the foundation of the family. The sacrifices they make inspires us to smile, and look forward to another day. So in honor of their unconditional love, here is “A Song For Mama.” Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there from V-103.Click here for video!

 [PHOTO GALLERY] Fried Pig Ears, Pineapple Drinks And Politicians   Its Sweet Auburn Springfest 2012![PHOTO GALLERY] Fried Pig Ears,…

Had you not known it was the annual Sweet Auburn Springfest, the stretch of historic downtown Atlanta might have been mistaken for some island locale Saturday – there were so many hands full of pina coladas and margaritas poured into fresh whole pineapple. But then again, when was the last time you found turkey legs at every other step in Turks & Caicos? Knee-high kids breaking out into a Michael Jackson routine in Maui? Or fried pig ears in, well, anywhere?

See it all, above!

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In collaboration with The Georgia Department of Labor North Metro Career Center, the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will be hosting a career and resource hiring event. more

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Live Nation is preparing a national tour called “The Kings Men.” It’s scheduled to hit Atlanta on Friday, September 28th at Chastain Park. It is said that this tour is going to be an event you don’t want to miss!Click here for more gospel news

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Gospel Duo, Mary Mary, is back with a new video for their hit single “Go Get It is featured on their new album, which is set to be released on May 8. It will feature classic Mary Mary songs, as well as two new singles.

A special congratulations also goes out to singer Tina Atkins-Campbell, who is expecting a new baby soon. Click here to see video!

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This week, V-103 and WAOK are proud to salute Jackson Memorial Baptist Church as our Church of the Week. The pastor there is Rev. Gregory Sutton, and he believes that christianity is a revealed faith, meaning that God revealed himself to us through his son Jesus Christ. Click here for more!

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Congratulations to Fred Hammond and Mary Mary, as they will be honored with an All-Star Salute at this year’s Essence Music Festival. The event will takes place on Sunday, July 8th in New Orleans. Click here for more Gospel News!

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On a solid recommendation from Brother Raymond Ramsey, we at V-103 and WAOK have chosen Springfield Baptist Church in Conyers Georgia as our Church of the Week. Led by Senior Pastor Eric Lee, Springfield Baptist Church believes in proclaiming and explaining the gospel of Jesus Christ. more

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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to spend “One Night With the King” in heaven? If not, take some time out of your busy schedule to find a quiet place, and imagine what it would be like to spend quality time with Jesus. It is rest assured that daily quiet time with the King will change everything.Click here to see video!

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Atlanta native, Isaac Carree, has a new single entitled “Chances.” It is featured as our “New Song of the Day” on Sunday Morning Praise. Click on the link below and tell us what you think.Click here to listen!

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Congratulations to Kirk Franklin. Last Thursday night at the Dove Awards, his “Hello Fear” CD won in to categories: Contemporary Gospel Album and Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.Click here for more in Gospel News!