JOHN P. KEE
RELEASES THIRD CHAPTER
of Tribute to A Legend: Rance Allen Series
2026/04/13.JohnPKeeReleasesThirdChapterofRanceAllenTribute.asp NEWS SOURCE: Bill Carpenter PR April 13, 2026
The legendary gospel artist and producer John P. Kee has delivered the third of four chapters of his, Tribute to aLegend: Rance Allen, series of digital albums. The seven-track Tribute to a Legend: Rance Allen, Chapter 3 (Kee Music Group / Tyscot Records) pays tribute to Kee’s
spiritual father and musical mentor, Rance Allen, who passed away in 2020 after 50 years of pioneering contemporary gospel music. Listen Link: https://JPKATTAL3.lnk.to/a4iqtO
This album is comprised of invigorating and brilliant recreations of some of the Rance Allen Group’s most cherished songs. This set is a perfect blend of old school soul vibes and passionate vocalizing. It opens with Stellar Award-winning crooner Jason Nelson’s mid-tempo cover of the group’s 1977 gem, “I’m Gonna Make It After All.” It’s a different groove from Nelson’s usual catalogue and showcases the upper range of his smooth tenor. Philadelphia native Antonio McLendon brings his sweet soulfulness to “You Never Changed,” a hearty duet that find he and Kee roaring and riffing with deep passion.
Kee and his protégé Zacardi Cortez, an old soul at heart, revisit the Rance Allen Group’s biggest crossover single “I Belong to You” which hit the Billboard R&B Singles Top 25 in 1979. Quartet king Paul Porter who shared vocals with Allen on the original 2011 version “You That I Trust” returns with Shawn Bigby for a dazzling vocal showdown.
The Soul Seekers’ Teddy Campbell shows up on the throwback groove “I Got to Be Myself” with his elastic tenor. Pastor Kee composed the new song “Always” in tribute to Bishop Allen who pastored the New Bethel Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in Toledo, Ohio. Soul singer Jac Ross wraps his powerful tenor around it with the ambiance of the greatest Sam Cooke records. One of the Rance Allen Group’s most recent radio hits was 2014’s “A Lil Louder (Clap Your Hands).” Kee brings in sibling group Shelby 5 to bring a fresh, youthful flavor to this rhythmic track. The set has already racked up over 200,000 digital streams and is winning new fans daily.
This Friday, July 3
ALBUMS Chosen Road American Morning [Thoroughbred] Remedy Drive Daylight United | Studio Sessions - EP (independent)
SINGLES Allan Scott, John Waller, Waller Co Jesus, I Still Believe - Single [Dream] Beach Chapel Woke Up - Single (independent) Tate Butts When I Pray - Single (independent) Jonathan Cain The Winds of Freedom: A Salute to America - Single [The Fuel] Chris Caro Tuff Love (ft. Cristine Toca) - Single [Syntax] Crowder Never Gonna Die (July!) - Single [Capitol CMG] Future Of Forestry, Eric Owyoung Yes, This Is My Garden - Single (independent) The Hyssongs Worship Medley - Single [Horizon] I.A.N. It's Over (ft. DPH) - Single [Syntax] InTheosis The Harrowing of Hell - Single (independent) Kaboose The Key - EP (independent) North Palm Worship Revive Us - Single [Harmony] Natasha Owens America 250 - Single (independent) Scootie Wop CROSSWALK 2 - Single [Syntax]
Next Tuesday, July 7
SINGLES Seth Davey Onward and Upward - Single (independent)
Next Friday, July 10
ALBUMS Gracie Miss Misfortunately (CD) [Tooth & Nail] Jet Circus Dance or Die!: Bone Crushing Remixes [Girder] KB THIS CANNOT BE SOLD [Provident] The Kingsmen Still Jesus [Horizon] Anne Wilson Stars (Blue Hour Deluxe) [Capitol CMG] Bethany Wohrle Reason That I Sing [Bethel]
SINGLES Bonray Time to Rise - Single [Dream] Dreamers Have Your Way/Breath of Heaven (At Home) - Single [Dream] KNGDM REVIVAL Psalm 103 - Single [Dream] Tasha Layton Meet Me in The Valley (I Surrender All) - Single [BEC] Life.Church Switch Good News - Single (independent) Skillet Scream - Single [Hear It Loud] Zauntee PRICE TO STAY ALIVE - Single [BEC]
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