On the tour attendees will hear songs from his holiday album "Christmas with Earnest Pugh", which debuted at #2 on Billboard Charts in 2012. The 12 song Christmas album offers classical Christmas songs that have his signature Jazz influence. Singles such as "O Holy Night" and "Away in a Manger." The current single from the "Christmas with Earnest Pugh" album is "New Born King." It also includes the fan-favorite "Ring Dem Bells." Since the release of this holiday project, Pugh has been offering a Christmas Tour to spread love and inspiration.

"We've toured a couple times to Italy," he said when asked if his Christmas Tour goes overseas. "It was for about 21 - 29 days. But we tour mostly where we've been wanted most - here (in the U.S.)"

"We've been touring (for Christmas) for 13 years," Pugh told me. "This year we will be in seven markets. Well, more like ten, since the Pop-ups. But every year it's a theme and this year its ‘Shepards.' They were lowly people...with an angelic announcement...they had to navigate this whole thing."

His latest Gospel album released in 2025 is titled "We Wanna See You" (EPM Music). It is his 13th studio project. The "We Wanna See You" album's lead single was "Your Glory - 2 C U." The current single from "We Wanna See You," "Your Glory...," is produced by E. Devon Goodwin and Keith Williams.

"When we started the search for songs...in Texas. He (Devon) played this song live. I said, ‘I'm going to record this!'," Earnest told me when I asked about the latest single from "We Wanna See You."

The Texas native launched his EPM Music label in 2006. Since then, he has garnered five Billboard #1 hits, multiple Stellar Award nominations, and a Dove and Emmy Award. His hits include "Rain On Us" and "I Need Your Glory."

Special guests on the Earnest Pugh and Friends Christmas Tour include Kim Person and Capria McClearn. Producer/singer/conductor Keith Williams and New York artist Brandon T. Williams.  www.EarnestPugh.com

I asked Michael GI if the GI was that military term for a soldier and he laughed, "No, it's (pronounced) Gee, but I AM a marine and it could mean Government Issues (GI)!"

A native of St. Louis Michael GI resides in San Diego, California where the marines stationed him.

"I'm from St. Louis and I came out to California, my last duty station," he confirmed.

Mentored and managed by the late Pops (Bill) Isles (co-founder of the O'Jays), Michael GI - in partnership with Devine Jamz Gospel Network - have released two projects for the very talented singer. Singing all his life, Michael GI's vocal style is old-school deep, rich with Soul and R&B influences.

"I didn't know he (Bill Isles) was out there (San Diego). I met him at an audition," Michael informed me when I asked how he became an artist of a legend like Isles. "He's a co-founding member (of the O'Jays). I didn't know he was still active. It was a fundraiser audition. He kept writing something down and looking at me. I sang Marvin Gaye's ‘What's Going On.' He said I want to do work with you if you are serious...and the rest is history. He introduced me to his son and family."

"We were really really close...as a teenager I had already opened up for James Cleveland," Michael GI said about his career at the point of meeting Bill. "He ‘woodshedded' me. My mom...rest her soul...had me performing at the age of 5 and I was making revenue at 8 - singing for the Lord. I was opening-up for the Mighty Clouds of Joy and Shirley Caesar. When I got to California that's when I met Pops - Bill Isles is his name. He kept telling me...make sure when you get on stage...you remember you have a mission...to make them forget their problems...sing with passion!"

"He (Pops Isles) talked about his experiences with the O'Jays," Michael GI added about their relationship.

I asked Michael what "woodshedding' means.

"It's a term used to describe taking you and putting you in an area where you shut yourself up and don't come out...until it's done," he explained.

When I asked where the concept for his "A Prayer of Peace" single came from he said, "I was watching the news...and in my head I'm saying, ‘Man, we got away from prayer. We got to get back to God through prayer'."

"I...got a license (for the concept/song/lyrics etc.) and went into the studio and in three hours I was done."

As we reached the end of our interview Michael said, "I feel so blessed you took the time for me and for Devine Jamz Gospel Network...for pushing me."

The music video for the "A Prayer of Peace" single is on the YouTube channel of Legacy Productions and so far, it has garnered 8,000 views.  http://www.DevineJamz.com http://www.MichaelGIMusic.com

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!