In addition to his work in music, Knowles is also one of the executive producers of the 2009 movie Obsessed, which stars Beyoncé. The venture also has released music from Nick Jr’s popular cartoon series, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!.
The label has released youth projects that include Baby Jamz, Krazy Kuzins, Kid's Rap Radio, and the Music World Kids CD 5-pack. Knowles also launched the family-oriented music imprint, Music World Kids. In 2016, through Music World Music, Knowles acquired the country music catalog Compadre, which includes James McMurty, Johnny Cash, Billy Joe Shaver, Trent Willmon, and Kate Campbell. Its artists include Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum, Le'Andria Johnson, Micah Stampley, Amber Bullock, Andrea Helms, Trinitee 5:7, and Elder Goldwire. In 2002, Knowles founded Spirit Rising Music, which became Music World Gospel. Former members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson once sued Knowles, accusing him of misappropriating group funds. Knowles also managed the solo careers of Destiny's Child members Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland. Billboard magazine inducted the group into the All Time Hot 100 Artists. Under Music World Artist Management, Destiny's Child became a top-selling group, winning several awards including the Grammy Award, the American Music Award, BET Awards, and many others. Knowles became manager of the vocal group Destiny's Child, working as either a producer or an executive producer on many of the group's projects. Knowles also established joint ventures with Sony Music, Interscope/Geffen/A&M, Fontana/Universal, Integrity Africa, Fontana International, and Sony Brazil. Knowles established several recording imprints under Music World Entertainment, including Music World Gospel, Music World Kids, and Music World Country/Compadre. In 1992, Knowles left this career to devote himself to his music company, Music World Entertainment, which he founded that year. Knowles worked selling CT/MRI diagnostic imaging equipment to hospitals and health facilities. He moved to Houston in 1976 and worked for the Xerox Corporation for 10 years, primarily in the medical-systems sales division.
Knowles began his business career in sales of office and medical equipment. He has an MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture from Cornerstone Christian Bible College. He is a 1974 graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. If you haven’t yet visited us, we look forward to welcoming you to Cornerstone.Knowles was born in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of Lou Helen Knowles ( née Hogue) and Matthew Q. If you know us already we hope you will come back and see us soon. We can also order books for you and are happy to post items if you cannot get to us to pick up your order. Please visit or contact us to find out about the large variety of titles we have in stock. Cornerstone has a welcoming atmosphere with space to browse in peaceful surroundings and is run by dedicated staff who aim to provide a friendly and knowledgeable service. A curated selection of our stock can be purchased from our online Book Store. We also stock a wide range of secular titles, cards, gifts and church supplies that are available from our Bookshop. We provide spiritual, pastoral and theological resources for people throughout Scotland and beyond.
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