 GOSPEL ICON KIRK FRANKLIN TOPS WINNERS LIST WITH SIX TROPHIES AT HISTORIC 35TH ANNIVERSARY STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS VIRTUAL SPECIAL ON |
Anthony Brown (Performer) JJ Hairston (Nominee & Performer) | Jonathan McReynolds (Host & Performer) Travis Greene (Nominee & Performer) |
35TH ANNIVERSARY STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED:
DONALD LAWRENCE PRESENTS THE TRI-CITY SINGERS TOPS THE LIST WITH NINE, FOLLOWED BY KIRK FRANKLIN, TASHA COBBS LEONARD AND JJ HAIRSTON WITH MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS
DONALD LAWRENCE PRESENTS THE TRI-CITY SINGERS TOPS THE LIST WITH NINE, FOLLOWED BY KIRK FRANKLIN, TASHA COBBS LEONARD AND JJ HAIRSTON WITH MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS
TOP NOMINEES THIS YEAR ALSO INCLUDE
BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON, JOHN P. KEE, KURT CARR & THE KURT CARR SINGERS, WILLIAM MURPHY, PASTOR MIKE JR.,
MARANDA CURTIS, AND FRESH START WORSHIP
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONORS TO BE BESTOWED UPON ICONIC CLARK SISTERS
Rising Gospel Superstars Koryn Hawthorne and
Jonathan McReynolds Pair to Host the Milestone 35th Annual Salute to Gospel Music Taping on Friday, March 27th
in Las Vegas.
BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON, JOHN P. KEE, KURT CARR & THE KURT CARR SINGERS, WILLIAM MURPHY, PASTOR MIKE JR.,
MARANDA CURTIS, AND FRESH START WORSHIP
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONORS TO BE BESTOWED UPON ICONIC CLARK SISTERS
Rising Gospel Superstars Koryn Hawthorne and
Jonathan McReynolds Pair to Host the Milestone 35th Annual Salute to Gospel Music Taping on Friday, March 27th
in Las Vegas.
KORYN HAWTHORNE AND JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS
PAIR TO HOST THE MILESTONE
35TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
PAIR TO HOST THE MILESTONE
35TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
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We're excited to return to Las Vegas for the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. We were not in attendance last year, but we can't wait to get back to the biggest weekend in gospel music! -Fred W., SP Radio
he Stellar Award nominees in 28 categories were announced by Central City Productions for the milestone 35th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Friday, March 27 at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The Stellar Awards recognizes the year's best performances in the genre, honors Gospel music icons and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the industry. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted for the first time by rising Gospel superstars and Stellar Award winners, Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds.
Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am elated to celebrate this landmark 35th year of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Our flagship show is now one of the longest-running nationally televised African-American award programs in history. We are proud to honor Gospel music artists and industry professionals for their priceless contributions to Gospel music. We look forward to another spectacular weekend of family-friendly entertainment in Las Vegas."
In addition to celebrating the year’s best album releases, Jackson will bestow special honors upon Gospel greats who have elevated the genre. This year’s James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award will honor none other than the iconic Clark Sisters -- Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Twinkie Clark and Jacky Clark Chisholm -- who hold a collective fifteen Stellar Awards, in addition to the Thomas Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award (2007). Additional special honorees will be named at a later date.
Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am elated to celebrate this landmark 35th year of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Our flagship show is now one of the longest-running nationally televised African-American award programs in history. We are proud to honor Gospel music artists and industry professionals for their priceless contributions to Gospel music. We look forward to another spectacular weekend of family-friendly entertainment in Las Vegas."
In addition to celebrating the year’s best album releases, Jackson will bestow special honors upon Gospel greats who have elevated the genre. This year’s James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award will honor none other than the iconic Clark Sisters -- Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Twinkie Clark and Jacky Clark Chisholm -- who hold a collective fifteen Stellar Awards, in addition to the Thomas Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award (2007). Additional special honorees will be named at a later date.
Veteran Gospel collective, Donald Lawrence Presents The Tri-City Singers leads the field of nominees this year with nine nominations. The powerhouse choir and its leader earned recognition this year for its work on the album “Goshen” (RCA Inspiration) in the key categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Choir of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year, and Contemporary Choir of the Year.
With eight nominations, Gospel icon and Stellar Awards Host emeritus, Kirk Franklin is being recognized by the voting body for excellence in the categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year for his work on “Long Live Love” (Fo Yo Soul/RCA/RCA Inspiration).
Tasha Cobbs Leonard continues to bless audiences with her gift and is rewarded this year with eight nominations for her work on “Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Live at Passion City Church” (Motown Gospel), including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, and Praise and Worship Album of the Year. She is also nominated for Producer of the Year for her work on William Murphy's "Settle Here" (RCA Inspiration) project.
Receiving seven nominations this year, JJ Hairston continues the praise party with his project “Miracle Worker” (JamesTown Music/Entertainment One), recognized in the categories of Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Choir of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, Contemporary Choir of the Year and Praise and Worship Album of the Year.
Choirs continue to inspire Gospel audiences and raise the roof with songs of praise, and this year, Bishop Paul S. Morton & The Full Gospel Ministry of Worship (“A Month of Sundays”; Tehillah/Integrity Music/Tyscot) and John P. Kee (“I Made It Out”; Entertainment One) receive six and five nominations respectively, going head-to-head in the categories of Choir of the Year, Traditional Choir of the Year, Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year.
Choirs continue to inspire Gospel audiences and raise the roof with songs of praise, and this year, Bishop Paul S. Morton & The Full Gospel Ministry of Worship (“A Month of Sundays”; Tehillah/Integrity Music/Tyscot) and John P. Kee (“I Made It Out”; Entertainment One) receive six and five nominations respectively, going head-to-head in the categories of Choir of the Year, Traditional Choir of the Year, Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year.
Representing traditional, contemporary and urban music genres on the Gospel spectrum, Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers, William Murphy and Pastor Mike Jr. are blessed with four nominations each. Carr’s recognition comes from his work on “Bless Somebody Else” (RCA Inspiration), which earned nods for Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Traditional Duo/Chorus Group of the Year, Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year. Murphy’s “Settle Here” (RCA Inspiration) generated praise in the categories of Male Vocalist of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and Praise and Worship Album of the Year. Bringing hip hop flavor to the Gospel space, Pastor Mike Jr.’s debut album “Live Free” (Black Smoke Worldwide) received nominations for Song of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year and Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year.
Other artists earning multiple Stellar nominations include: The Walls Group, Todd Dulaney, Maranda Curtis, Fresh Start Worship, Le’Andria Johnson, Jekalyn Carr and Jerard & Jovaun.
Other artists earning multiple Stellar nominations include: The Walls Group, Todd Dulaney, Maranda Curtis, Fresh Start Worship, Le’Andria Johnson, Jekalyn Carr and Jerard & Jovaun.
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I get tons of music and for the most part, I like what I listen to. Indie artists, I know you may have a hard time getting airplay, and even interviews/features but KEEP CREATING!!!
There's a reason you are gifted with what you have! Want to know something? Occasionally, I'll get a song from an indie artist (many times, the original artist or writer) and the song sounds GREAT. Then I'll get the same song from another artist (mainstream, even) and it doesn't sound nor feel the same. I can name at least five songs in the last two years or so that have come in from mainstream artists that indies did better (congrats on the placement, though- that matters, too [you got the publishing, right?])!
Do you. BE You! There's a reason your graced with that gift of expression and as long as I can, I'll be playing your great music on SoulProsper Radio.
It's a brand new year and I've decided to share much more of the great music playing here on the station! We've always been first to share great gospel music on the station but I slowed down on sharing reviews and reactions because they were unappreciated at large. I never stopped adding GREAT music and I never stopped loving meeting new artists and music. I focused much more on writing for The SMG Report.
Well, it's a new year and I'm going to commit to doing much better here on the radio site to talk much more about great gospel music around the world!
There's a reason you are gifted with what you have! Want to know something? Occasionally, I'll get a song from an indie artist (many times, the original artist or writer) and the song sounds GREAT. Then I'll get the same song from another artist (mainstream, even) and it doesn't sound nor feel the same. I can name at least five songs in the last two years or so that have come in from mainstream artists that indies did better (congrats on the placement, though- that matters, too [you got the publishing, right?])!
Do you. BE You! There's a reason your graced with that gift of expression and as long as I can, I'll be playing your great music on SoulProsper Radio.
It's a brand new year and I've decided to share much more of the great music playing here on the station! We've always been first to share great gospel music on the station but I slowed down on sharing reviews and reactions because they were unappreciated at large. I never stopped adding GREAT music and I never stopped loving meeting new artists and music. I focused much more on writing for The SMG Report.
Well, it's a new year and I'm going to commit to doing much better here on the radio site to talk much more about great gospel music around the world!
Listen to hear great gospel music 24/7
It's a brand new year and I've decided to share much more of the great music playing here on the station! We've always been first to share great gospel music on the station but I slowed down on sharing reviews and reactions because they were unappreciated at large. I never stopped adding GREAT music and I never stopped loving meeting new artists and music. I focused much more on writing for The SMG Report.
Well, it's a new year and I'm going to commit to doing much better here on the radio site to talk much more about great gospel music around the world! To kick off a new year and a new goal, I want to re-introduce to you Mrs. Adriann Lewis-Freeman, former lead singer of the gospel supergirl group, RiZen.
The last few songs I've gotten from Adriann Lewis Freeman have been instant favorites. She's got some pipes! There;s something about the energy that goes into gospel music, that's not present in other genres...gospel singers are some of the hardest singing people I know, it's like a whole body workout and I feel it all when I'm listening to her music.
I also heard RiZen may be dropping some new music, too. I'm ready!!! In the meantime, check out Adriann's new music and turn the radio UP!!!!
Prayer Changes Things
Joybells
You Been So Good
Well, it's a new year and I'm going to commit to doing much better here on the radio site to talk much more about great gospel music around the world! To kick off a new year and a new goal, I want to re-introduce to you Mrs. Adriann Lewis-Freeman, former lead singer of the gospel supergirl group, RiZen.
The last few songs I've gotten from Adriann Lewis Freeman have been instant favorites. She's got some pipes! There;s something about the energy that goes into gospel music, that's not present in other genres...gospel singers are some of the hardest singing people I know, it's like a whole body workout and I feel it all when I'm listening to her music.
I also heard RiZen may be dropping some new music, too. I'm ready!!! In the meantime, check out Adriann's new music and turn the radio UP!!!!
Prayer Changes Things
Joybells
You Been So Good
Adriann Lewis-Freeman sings "prayer Changes Things" on the Dorinda Clark- Cole show
“All In His Plan” is a powerful ballad that pairs the creative musical mind of Grammy® Award winning recording artist and producer, PJ Morton with the soulful vocals of Le’Andria Johnson and platinum selling sister act Mary Mary. It's the first release from PJ's forthcoming and highly-anticipated inspirational songbook, "The Gospel According To PJ", and it's available now.
Years ago, I wrote an article on examiner.com that said we need PJ's creativity in gospel music. It's no secret that he had some gospel singers in the Gumbo Unplugged studio "audience"- in my opinion, they gave the contributed to the special sauce of the album! It's so refreshing to know he's got a gospel album coming, I can't wait to hear it! - 'Fred
Bri Babineaux is back with her hot new single "BAPTIZE US AGAIN". The social media gospel sensation known for her passionate worship, returns with the first single from her sophomore live recording. We met Bri a few years ago when her worship went viral. With her debut album and single, she continued to reach listeners with songs like "I'll Be the One", "Jacob's Song" and "So Good". She is now married and is fresh off a live recording this past May.
We had a great time with bri on the red carpet at the 2017 Stellar gospel music awards
The Gathering is Casey J’s call to praise the Lord. It’s a tender reminder of God’s admonition to Believers to forsake not the assembling of themselves together. Atop a soft, acoustic music bed and a seemingly celestial chorus of singers, the Stellar Award winning Worship Leader sings of the Lord’s agenda to solicit our attention and praise on this enchanting and inspirational new gospel anthem.
Listen to CAsey J's interview on SP Radio "On the Record" with
Fred Willis
Red Alliance Media/Fairtrade and Interface Entertainment are excited to announce that Stellar-award nominated recording artist, international worship leader, songwriter, and restaurateur Micah Stampley just released his newest highly anticipated single, “Fire & Rain” this past Friday, May 10th, to listeners around the world. Stampley, best known for his powerhouse vocals and his extensive range soars to new heights in this exhilarating tune. This production, co-produced by William Taylor (Willie B Music) and co-written by Heidi Stampley, is out the box and will grab the listeners with it's electrifying sounds and vocals. According to Stampley, “The timing was not right for this song until now.” He continues, “I believe this will be a song that takes the world by storm and minister change to those that listen. The intensity, passion and lyrics were birthed through experience, and that changes everything. Now is the time!”
Stampley, known for his highly creative ear and unpredictability, is no stranger to introducing a new sound into the gospel music arena. “Initially, there was a lot of resistance by my label at the time of me releasing my song War Cry. Everyone thought it was too edgy and didn't seem to fit the mold of anything they had heard. I fought for it and it resonated with listeners around the world and has continued to be in high demand at my live concerts for over the last 14 years.” says Stampley.
“Fire and Rain” is a prelude to his ninth project— an EP with songs that are made for dancing and worship. The project will be released on Interface Entertainment in partnership with Red Alliance Media/Fairtrade.
Stampley, known for his highly creative ear and unpredictability, is no stranger to introducing a new sound into the gospel music arena. “Initially, there was a lot of resistance by my label at the time of me releasing my song War Cry. Everyone thought it was too edgy and didn't seem to fit the mold of anything they had heard. I fought for it and it resonated with listeners around the world and has continued to be in high demand at my live concerts for over the last 14 years.” says Stampley.
“Fire and Rain” is a prelude to his ninth project— an EP with songs that are made for dancing and worship. The project will be released on Interface Entertainment in partnership with Red Alliance Media/Fairtrade.
Enon Music Group Offers New Music For The Christmas Season
Throughout the various and vast churches across the country, there are great Choirs, Worship Teams, Directors and musicians. Many churches have pastors who not only have a calling and anointing to deliver God's word, but, they also have an extraordinary gifting in music. Alyne E. Waller, Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA is one of those pastors.
Pastor Waller is a gifted musician and vocalist. His musical transference is evident at his thriving, multi-location church whose Music Ministry has garnered 3 Stellar Award nominations for the album DR. ALYN E. WALLER Presents ENON TABERNACLE THE EXPERIENCE (2015). The church also has a growing record label, Enon Music Group, that has been releasing Billboard charting albums including Pastor Waller's own albums.
His CHRISTMAS WITH ALYN E. WALLER landed on the Billboard Top Gospel Album Charts last year. Pastor Waller is releasing a new Christmas single, "Go Tell It On The Mounting", that is a jazzy and soulful arrangement of the iconic seasonal hymn. His remake of this classic features the signature stylings of Mark Kibble from the multiple Grammy Award winning group Take 6.
Pastor Waller is a gifted musician and vocalist. His musical transference is evident at his thriving, multi-location church whose Music Ministry has garnered 3 Stellar Award nominations for the album DR. ALYN E. WALLER Presents ENON TABERNACLE THE EXPERIENCE (2015). The church also has a growing record label, Enon Music Group, that has been releasing Billboard charting albums including Pastor Waller's own albums.
His CHRISTMAS WITH ALYN E. WALLER landed on the Billboard Top Gospel Album Charts last year. Pastor Waller is releasing a new Christmas single, "Go Tell It On The Mounting", that is a jazzy and soulful arrangement of the iconic seasonal hymn. His remake of this classic features the signature stylings of Mark Kibble from the multiple Grammy Award winning group Take 6.
I chose to record 'Go Tell It On The Mountain" because there is so much confusion in our society around the reason for our celebrations during this time of year," says Pastor Alyn E. Waller. "I wanted to lift high my conviction that Jesus Christ is alive.
What an awesome experience adding some vocal flavor to the mix of a great arrangement," Mark Kibble shares. "It was indeed an honor to work along side the greatness of Pastor Waller, Garland Miche Waller, Dennis Atkinson, and all involved! Many blessings!
"Go Tell It On The Mountain"is produced by hit maker Garland "Miche" Waller and brilliantly arranged by Austin Woodlin. Miche Waller has taken on the production of music and leadership of Enon Music Group and is Director of Music at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Pastor Waller once again delivers music the ignites the spirit of the season and ministers to the hearts of listeners. Miche and Pastor Waller's level of musical excellence resinates throughout their church, and now throughout the world. Pastor Waller invites everyone to enjoy all of the Christmas releases from Enon Music Group - "Hark: A Christ'mas Song" by Charles "Clef" Lundy and A RHYME & REASON CHRISTMAS by Various Artists. Celebrate life, God's love and The Birth of Jesus Christ, the true light of the season and of the world.
Pastor Waller once again delivers music the ignites the spirit of the season and ministers to the hearts of listeners. Miche and Pastor Waller's level of musical excellence resinates throughout their church, and now throughout the world. Pastor Waller invites everyone to enjoy all of the Christmas releases from Enon Music Group - "Hark: A Christ'mas Song" by Charles "Clef" Lundy and A RHYME & REASON CHRISTMAS by Various Artists. Celebrate life, God's love and The Birth of Jesus Christ, the true light of the season and of the world.
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