Nominees for the 31st Annual Stellar Awards were announced January 5, 2016. Anthony Brown heads the list with 10 nominations including one for Producer of the Year. Following with a close second is Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago. In addition to being nominated for Producer of the Year and Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year, his critically acclaimed group is competing for Song of the Year, CD of the Year, Choir of the Year, Traditional CD of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Traditional Choir of the Year.
Being recognized for Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, CD of the Year, Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Erica Campbell and Tasha Cobbs are showing up respectably for the women of gospel.
In addition to celebrating the year’s best album releases, awards will be presented for the best gospel radio stations for urban audiences nationwide. Terrestrial and online radio programs that broadcast gospel music will be highlighted, along with the top Gospel Announcer of the Year.
Nominees for Announcer of the Year are Carmina Barnett from KHVN/Dallas, Tracy Bethea Bodie from WHAL/Memphis, Lee Michaels from WCAO Baltimore, and Billy St. James from KPZK/Little Rock.
Special honors will be given to Yolanda Adams and Faith-based comedian Jonathan Slocumb by The Stellar Awards Founder Don Jackson. O’landa Draper will receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and the Ambassador Bobby Jones Legends Award will be presented to Joe Ligon.
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Kirk Franklin, Anthony Brown & Group therAPy, Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, Tasha Cobbs, Travis Greene and Best New Artist nominee Casey J. have been confirmed to give rousing, spirit-filled performances for this years Stellars. Additional performers and presenters will also be announced.
The Stellar Awards show taping is open to the public, with ticket prices ranging from $50 – $200 at www.orleansarena.com. Hotel and Ticket packages are also available through the Orleans Arena.
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show is scheduled for Friday, February 19 to showcase non-televised awards winners. Also, the Stellar Gospel Radio Awards & Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 20, honoring top radio stations and announcers serving urban gospel music audiences. Tickets for each event are $35.
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