Teresa Hairston: The Unstoppable Game-Changer | AAAMC Speaks

Dr. Teresa Hairston, founder of Gospel Today, a songwriter, choir director and keyboardist, began her industry career in marketing at Savoy Records and later became Director of Marketing and A&R for the Black gospel division at Benson Records. In these roles, she supported the careers of numerous chart-topping artists such as James Cleveland, Commissioned, Albertina Walker and Hezekiah Walker, to name a few.

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00:00 The Unstoppable Game-Changer
01:23 AAAMC Speaks Theme
02:00 Returning to IU Campus
04:28 Dr. Hairston's Upbringing
05:50 The First Publications
08:12 James Cleveland's Blessing
12:13 Gospel Today Hits the Shelves
16:00 Teresa Meets Vicki and Lisa
18:11 Gospel in the Mainstream
20:30 Bishop Hezekiah Walker Meets Teresa
23:28 Gospel Has a Bigger Voice Than Ever
27:03 AAAMC's Collection Log
28:00 Black Gospel vs. Gospel
35:00 2008 Women Pastor Cover
38:00 Balancing Family LIfe
39:36 Dr. Hairston is an Archivist
43:08 Who is Dr. Hairston?