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CO-HOST CO-HOST TYE TRIBBETT JEKALYN CARR ING LIGHT the WAY WITH OUR FAITH MUSIC Family& WELCOME BACK! “THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC” COMES ALIVE AGAIN IN THE HALLOWED HALL OF THE SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER IN THE MIDST OF DOWNTOWN MUSIC CITY USA. EVERY SATURDAY The quiz show features college students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Predominately Black institutions, and Universities and Colleges with Black Studies Departments from around the country showcasing their knowledge and skills of African American history and culture. Radio Host, Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Entrepreneur Thomas Miles aka NEPHEW TOMMY FOR AIRDATES IN YOUR AREA VISIT BLACKCOLLEGEQUIZ.COM @BlkCollegeQuiz BlackCollegeQuiz PRODUCED BY FOUNDER’S GREETING DON JACKSON FOUNDER’S GREETING We are grateful for God - “Lighting the served as Executive Producer and A&R on Way with our Faith, Music & Family!” I am more than 35 major recording projects. proud to welcome you to our 36th Annual Stellar Awards, “The Greatest Night in Our other distinguished special awards Gospel Music!” We have assembled the include: The James Cleveland Lifetime biggest lineup of Gospel music performers, Achievement Award, presented to The presenters and celebrities to honor all Clark Sisters, who have collectively the 2021 Stellar special honorees and received 15 Stellar Awards in addition to nominees, where the winners will receive being honored as the Thomas A. Dorsey the distinguished Stellar Award trophy. Most Notable Achievement Recipients in 2007. The Aretha Franklin Icon Award is I want to thank the Gospel music record presented to Tramaine Hawkins multiple companies, artists, radio stations, Stellar, Grammy, BMI and Dove award– announcers, distributors, promoters and winning songstress and member of the managers for working with us on our Stellar legendary Hawkins Family of singers.; The Awards. Additionally, I want to recognize Ambassador Bobby Jones Legends Award our faith-based church partners who is presented to Pastor Shirley Caesar in continue to promote the Stellar Awards honor of her over 50-year legacy in Gospel and our projects to their congregation of music and the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Gospel music fans across the country. Notable Achievement Award to Dr. Leonard Scott, co-founder of Tyscot Records, the Our 2021 Stellar Awards will mark the oldest operating black-owned Gospel label 6th anniversary of presenting our Stellar in the world. Honors Hall of Fame Awards. I am especially pleased to bestow our 2021 As we settle in to enjoy the 36th Annual Stellar Honors to: Kerry Douglas, Founder Stellar Awards, I can’t help but reflect on and CEO of Black Smoke Music Worldwide; the memories, gratifying experiences and Dr. Teresa Hairston, Founder of Gospel the impact the Stellars has had on the Today Magazine and the Gospel Heritage Gospel music community, the careers of Foundation; and Skip Barrett, who has our Gospel music artists, and the broader reach of Gospel music. FOUNDER’S GREETING I want to especially thank AT&T, our titled sponsor for the past 10 years and our other national advertising partners. The Stellars to find Stellar TV on Streaming Platforms, is a giant team effort, so I want to extend Video On Demand, Broadcast TV, and a heartfelt gratitude to our staff who work multiple Digital and Cable Platforms. 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Stellar TV will fill the void for a “Faith & Family,” entertainment lifestyle network targeting Black audiences. You will be able 8 | 36TH STELLAR AWARDS Dear Friends: On behalf of everyone in Nashville and Davidson County, welcome to the 36th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Since 1984, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has recognized and honored outstanding artists and other pioneers in the Gospel industry for their contributions and accomplishments. It is the largest televised event in the Gospel music industry today with an audience of more than 60 million people. And I’m honored to welcome the awards ceremony back to Music City and to the beautiful Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Nashville is best known as the home of country music. But, as “Music City,” we owe our nickname to the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who performed sacred spirituals and early Gospel music for a global audience starting in 1871. Today, Gospel music continues to thrive in Nashville. And we’re grateful that your love of music, and your faith, have brought you here today. Again, welcome to the 36th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. We’re glad you’re here, and we hope you’ll visit again soon. Sincerely, John Cooper Mayor UPLIFTING! POSITIVE! INSPIRATIONAL! ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE NETWORK TO LEARN MORE LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY, 2022 ABOUT STELLAR TV (BLACK HISTORY MONTH) VISIT STELLARTV.COM BE THE YOU WOULD FOLLOW WYCLEF JEAN A CELEBRATION LAMMAN RUCKER OF EXCELLENCE. This year, the spotlight shines brightly upon the power of cooperation and community. Toyota Motor North America is proud to support JALEN ROSE PERCY the 2021 Stellar Awards in celebrating gospel music to uplift those “MASTER P” MILLER struggling to find hope and meaning during these challenging times. Through your voices and leadership, you’ve strengthened our hope 1 HOUR QUARTERLY for change in the world. 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CO-HOST JEKALYN CARR “… Jekalyn wants you to know that you too can be successful if you trust God, believe in Him and pursue the vision He’s placed in your heart.” Jekalyn Carr is a GRAMMY® Award nominee, Stellar and GMA Dove Award-winning recording artist. She is a profound speaker, radio and conference host, entrepreneur, actress, and author. She has spent nearly a decade at the top of Gospel music charts. As a top selling independent recording artist, Jekalyn Carr has earned several Billboard #1’s before the age of 21, which includes her hit singles, “You’re Bigger” and “You Will Win”. She burst onto the scene with incomparable vocals and a distinguished grasp of wisdom well beyond her years, with her breakout single, “Greater Is Coming”, at the age of 15. In her ministry, Jekalyn has graced stages at colleges, conferences, churches and organizations of all sizes and note. Adding to her spectacular introduction to the Gospel music industry, Jekalyn received her first Stellar Award at the age of 16. To date, she has received four (4) Stellar Awards. Ever evolving, Jekalyn made her television acting debut with a featured role on the OWN Television Network series “Greenleaf” and expanded her acting experience in the feature film, “Never Heard”. Her entry into the literary marketplace was heralded by her debut release “You Will Win!: Inspirational Strategies To Help You Overcome”. In “You Will Win!” Carr shares some of her most poignant and riveting exhortations, inspirational messages, pointers and strategies to promote a victorious Christian life. Jekalyn is one of the youngest to host a major conference that works to build and uplift people in faith, family, and the marketplace. The ‘You Will Win’ conference is another platform that she uses to inspire people. 14 | 36TH STELLAR AWARDS CO-HOST TYE TRIBBETT With one of the most relevant voices of this generation, Tye Tribbett creates a dynamic new caliber of music with a sound that reaches the heart of young as well as the old. His music cannot be classified by any one genre, but by his unique, abstract way of encompassing all. He is often heralded as the “Elvis of Gospel” and is a multiple Grammy and Soul Train Music Award- winning Motown Gospel artist who released “The Bloody Win” in 2017. He returned in 2020 with a new song, “We Gon’ Be Alright” which provided a positive voice during the pandemic. After independently establishing a core fan base of thousands, many would attend their rehearsals and local shows. In 1997, Tye Tribbett, the founder of G.A., entered the group into the McDonald’s and Wrigley’s Gospel choir competitions. They won first prize in all categories and Tribbett astonished the audience and judges with his incredibly high energy. Tribbett’s jumps were so high and his performances were so captivating that in 1998, he got the attention of award-winning producers, Buster and Shavoni, who produced the soundtrack to Dreamworks’ film, The Prince of Egypt.