PHILADELPHIA - "Holy Hip-Hip" artist Virtuous will grace the stage of Gospel Rama this Saturday, September 28 at 4:30 p.m.

Shirley E. Lowery (aka Virtuous) is Blessed, Bold and Beautiful. She is a wife, mother, a fore runner, an entrepreneur, musician, song writer, a Psalmist, producer, actor, and a Holy Hip Hop artist. Born and raised in Willow Grove, Penn., Virtuous grew up in love with the Gospel.

Virtuous has touched the lives of many writing and producing her own music to reach out to those who are lost, winning countless souls to the kingdom of God. She released her first song at Gospel Fest and has since released two albums, collaborated with several artists such as MC Psalmist, Free Speech, and Kingdom Biz Mixed Tape, and toured numerous states and cities.

Virtuous will release a new album this fall, entitled "We are Soldiers." For more information on Virtuous, please visitwww.virtuous-downloads.com orwww.reverbnation.com/virtuous.

Gospel Rama #18 is a free and outdoor (rain or shine) event that runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please visit www.gospelrama.org and social media (www.facebook.com/GospelRama andwww.twitter.com/GospelRamaLive) for the latest updates.

Also, download a FREE 11-song digital sampler of all the artists performing at Gospel Rama #18 at http://noisetrade.com/gospelrama/gospel-rama-sampler. If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the entire show LIVE at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gospelrama.