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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 , “The Greatest Night in Our other distinguished special awards Gospel Music!” We have assembled the include: The 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 . Most Notable Achievement Recipients in 2007. The Icon Award is I want to thank the Gospel music record presented to 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 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

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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 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 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,

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©2020 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 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 - winning 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. Tye and his group’s performance on the soundtrack catapulted Tribbett into the mainstream music industry.

Tye Tribbett and G.A. sang and made their mark in the music industry and shared the stage with numerous industry icons. They captivated and mesmerized audiences including mega-producer, , who invited them to the stage at his annual “City of Hope” event in Hollywood.

With over 20 years in music and ministry and career sales exceeding 1.3 million units across six (6) released , this accomplished Stellar and Dove Award-winning musician’s charismatic, energetic and dynamic personality can be seen pastoring alongside his wife, Shanté Tribbett at their Live Church ministry, in Orlando, where they reside with their two daughters.

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 1 5 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Anthony Brown & group therAPy Jonathan McReynolds 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / People; eOne Music Kierra; Karew / RCA Inspiration Tyscot / Fair Trade

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All in His Plan Movin’ On Ft. Le’Andria Johnson & ; Jonathan Jay, Nathan Jess, Chandler ft. Mali Music Darryl L. Howell, PJ Morton; Morton Inspiration/Tyscot Moore & Tony Brown; Tribl Records Jonathan Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard & Terrell Demetrius Wilson; eOne Music

Movin’ On Nobody Like Jesus Something Has to Break (Live) ft. Mali Music Darryl L. Howell, Jonathan ft. Lisa Knowles Smith; James Fortune, ft. ; Kierra Valencia Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard AyRon Lewis & David Dickinson; ~ Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, Jonathan Smith & Terrell Demetrius Wilson; eOne Music FIYA World / eOne Music & Mia Fields; Karew / RCA Inspiration

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ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Anthony Brown & group therAPy; 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Jonathan McReynolds; People; eOne Music

• Kierra Sheard; Kierra; Karew / RCA Inspiration

• Maverick City Music; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Records

• Pastor Mike Jr.; Big: Freedom Sessions; Black Smoke Music Worldwide

SONG OF THE YEAR

• All in His Plan Ft. Le’Andria Johnson & Mary Mary; PJ Morton; Morton Inspiration/Tyscot

• Man of your word; Jonathan Jay, Nathan Jess, & Tony Brown; Tribl Records

• Movin’ On ft. Mali Music; Darryl L. Howell, Jonathan Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard & Terrell Demetrius Wilson; eOne Music

• Nobody Like Jesus ft. Lisa Knowles Smith; James Fortune, AyRon Lewis & David Dickinson; ~ FIYA World / eOne Music

• Something Has to Break (Live) ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Kierra Valencia Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, Jonathan Smith & Mia Fields; Karew / RCA Inspiration

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Anthony Brown; 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Chandler Moore; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Records

• Jonathan McReynolds; People; eOne Music

• ; Chosen Vessel;

• Pastor Mike Jr.; Big: Freedom Sessions; Black Smoke Music Worldwide

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ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• CeCe Winans, Never Lost, Pure Springs Gospel

• Jekalyn Carr; Changing Your Story; Lunjeal Music Group

• Kierra Sheard; Kierra; Karew / RCA Inspiration

• Naomi Raine; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Records

• Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Motown Gospel

DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

• All Nations Music; Come Alive; All Nations/RCA Inspiration

• Anthony Brown & group therAPy; 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Juan & Lisa Winans; It Belongs to Me; DARE Records

• Maverick City Music, Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1, Tribl Records

• , The Return, Karew Entertainment/Motown Gospel

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Jonathan Traylor; The Unknown; Motown Gospel

• Juan & Lisa Winans; It Belongs to Me; DARE Records

• Maverick City Music; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Records

• Melvin Crispell III; I’ve Got A Testimony; BET/RCA Inspiration

• Rich Tolbert Jr.; Never Be Defeated; Campfire Music / Red Alliance Media / Fair Trade

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Big: Freedom Sessions; Pastor Mike Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide

• Changing Your Story; Jekalyn Carr; Lunjeal Music Group

• Kierra; Kierra Sheard; Karew / RCA Inspiration

• Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Maverick City Music; Tribl Records

• People; Jonathan McReynolds; eOne Music

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THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 2 1 STELLAR AWARDS NOMINEES

CHOIR OF THE YEAR

• Chicago Mass Choir; My Soul Says Yes; New Haven Records

• JJ Hairston; Not Holding Back; JamesTown Music / eOne Music

• Jonathan Nelson; The Reunion; JToons Music / eOne Music

• Rev. Luther Barnes & The Restoration Worship Center Choir; Look to the Hills; SRT / Shanachie

• ; Choirmaster; Motown Gospel

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

• Anthony Brown & Justin Savage; 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• ; Alright; Face to Face

• Jonathan McReynolds, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell & Rogest “Rosco” Carstarphen, Jr.; People; eOne Music

• Tony Brown & Jonathan Jay; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Records

• Kenneth Leonard, Jr.; Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Motown Gospel

CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

• All Nations Music; Come Alive; All Nations/RCA Inspiration

• Anthony Brown & group therAPy; 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Maverick City Music; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Records

• The Clark Sisters; The Return; Karew Entertainment/Motown Gospel

TRADITIONAL DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR

• D. Morton and Gifted; Live Experience in Clarksville, TN; Band Geek Music Group

• DK. DRU Featuring Bishop Rance Allen, Paul Porter, Chris Byrd & True Victory; Man from Galilee; Blockbuster Management/ SRT Entertainment

• The Gospel Legends; Just One Touch; OTH Records

• The Clark Sisters; Gospel According to PJ; Morton Inspiration/Tyscot

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CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Jonathan McReynolds; People; eOne Music

• Marvin Sapp; Chosen Vessel; Verity Records

• Pastor Mike Jr., Big: Freedom Sessions, Black Smoke Music Worldwide

• ; Broken Record; RCA Inspiration

TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• ; Isolation; Malaco/Air Gospel

• Donnie McClurkin; A Different Song; Camdon Music / RCA Inspiration

• Rev. Luther Barnes; Look to the Hills; SRT / Shanachie

• VaShawn Mitchell; Home for Christmas; V Man / Tyscot / Fair Trade

CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• CeCe Winans; Never Lost; Pure Springs Gospel

• Kierra Sheard; Kierra; Karew/ RCA Inspiration

• ; I AM; RCA Inspiration

• Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Motown Gospel

TRADITIONAL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Jekalyn Carr; Changing Your Story; Lunjeal Music Group

• ; Gospel According to PJ; Morton Inspiration / Tyscot

• Le’Andria Johnson; Gospel According to PJ; Morton Inspiration / Tyscot

• Le’Andria Johnson; Hold On; RCA Inspiration

CONTEMPORARY OF THE YEAR

• 2econd Wind: Ready; Anthony Brown & group therAPy; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Big: Freedom Sessions; Pastor Mike Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide

• Kierra; Kierra Sheard; Karew / RCA Inspiration

(Photos In No Particular Order) • People; Jonathan McReynolds; eOne Music

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 2 3 STELLAR AWARDS NOMINEES

TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• A Different Song; Donnie McClurkin; Camdon Music / RCA Inspiration

• Changing Your Story; JeKalyn Carr; Lunjeal Music Group

• My Soul Says Yes; Chicago Mass Choir; New Haven Records

• The Cry: A Live Worship Experience; William McDowell; Delivery Room Music / Integrity Music

URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

• Alright; Fred Hammond; Face to Face

• I Got It; Pastor Mike Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide

• It Keeps Happening (Live); Kierra Sheard; Karew / RCA Inspiration

• Movin’ On ft. Mali Music; Jonathan McReynolds; eOne Music

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Bless Your Name; Deandre’ Berry; All Nations/RCA Inspiration

• Never Lost; Cmon Creative; Pure Springs Gospel

• People; Austin Peckham; eOne Music

• Something Has to Break (Live); James Hairston IV; Karew / RCA Inspiration

• Touch from You; ; Tillymann Music Group

TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR

• Chicago Mass Choir; My Soul Says Yes; New Haven Records

• Pastor Todd Curry featuring St. Peter, The Rock, Inc. Ministry Choir; Standing on The Rock; TLC Unlimited, Inc.

• Rev. Luther Barnes & The Restoration Worship Center Choir; Look to the Hills; SRT / Shanachie

• Ricky Dillard; Choirmaster; Motown Gospel

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CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR

• Jason McGee & The Choir; Presents My Block Inc.; My Block Inc.

• JJ Hairston; Not Holding Back; JamesTown Music / eOne Music

• Jonathan Nelson; The Reunion; JToons Music / eOne Music

• Kenny Lewis & One Voice, Undefeated, PureSound Muzik Group

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Let the Organ Play; David Wright; Godfather Records

• My Tribute; ; Major Mynor Productions / Sherman James Productions

• The Prayer Closet Volume II; Kevin Moore; Independent

SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• 2econd Wind: Ready; Anthony Brown & group therAPy; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Gospel According to PJ; PJ Morton; Morton Inspiration/Tyscot

• Maverick City Christmas; Maverick City Music; Tribl Records

• The First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack; Various Artists; Releve Entertainment

RAP / GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Big: Freedom Sessions; Pastor Mike Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide

• DayBreak; Flame; Clear Sight Music

• His Glory Alone; KB; HGA Music / Essential Sound

• The Book of Mali; Mali Music; K Approved/RCA Inspiration

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THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 2 5 STELLAR AWARDS NOMINEES

YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR

• Alana Inez; Child of the King; Law Ent

• Anthony White & Youth Choir; Glory; DYC Entertainment

• Christian Bolar; I Believe; BGA Music Group

• Janessa Smith; He’s Able; Inspired Recording

QUARTET OF THE YEAR

• D. Morton and Gifted; Live Experience in Clarksville, TN; Band Geek Music Group

• God’z Chozen; Sign Me Up; Approve Music Group

• The Gospel Legends; Just One Touch; OTH Records

• Young Men 4 Christ; Elevation; B.R.A.T.T. Music Studio

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR (Photos In No Particular Order) • Stuck in the House: The Pandemic Project; Brik Liam; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade

• Changing Your Story; Sherilyn Bennett; Lunjeal Music Group

• People; Lawrence Murray; eOne Music

• Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Justin Foster & Drew Kellum; Motown Gospel

PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Dream Again: Live from Rock City; James Fortune; FIYA World / eOne Music

• Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Maverick City Music; Tribl Records

• Never Be Defeated; Rich Tolbert Jr.; Campfire Music / Red Alliance Media / Fair Trade

• Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Motown Gospel

• The Maranda Experience Volume 2; Maranda Curtis; Butterfly Works / Red Alliance Media / Fair Trade Services

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STELLAR HONORS HALL OF FAME

Meet the Class of 2020-21 The Stellar Honors Hall of Fame was officially inaugurated in 2015 to honor Gospel music professionals who have made invaluable contributions, provided service and personal commitment to the preservation of Gospel music. Congratulations Class!

Dr. Teresa Hairston is an internationally known and respected pioneer in the field of Gospel music and ministry. In 1989, she established Gospel Today Magazine, a publication she launched with an investment of only $300, while working two jobs as a single (divorced) mother to three young children. Over the 23 plus years of her leadership (she retired in 2013 and passed the magazine on to her son), Gospel Today grew to become the longest running and most widely distributed Urban Christian Lifestyle magazine in history. In 1994, Dr. Hairston founded the Gospel Heritage Foundation. Each year, thousands of people from across the world attend GHF’s annual International Worship Summit, which has become the genre’s leading praise & worship gathering. In 2017, she relinquished her leadership and passed the torch to international Gospel artist, Vashawn Mitchell. Dr. Hairston is currently based in , GA, where she serves as an ordained elder, preacher and teacher at Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church. She is also the author of eight DR. TERESA HAIRSTON books and hosts a weekly TV show.

Kerry Douglas was an outsider who became the ultimate Gospel music insider and star maker as founder and CEO of Black Smoke Music Worldwide. For 25 years, the native has taken unknown artists and turned them into Billboard number one acts. After a little time in college, then a car salesman, Douglas quit the dealership and used his sales and marketing skills to build the careers of Gospel artists. His label’s first hit was the late Rev. E. Stewart’s “I Believe.” Douglas then signed Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson & the Spiritual Voices and remixed Turrentine-Agee’s 20-year old tune “God Did It.” BMI cited it as the most played Gospel song of 2000. Douglas has been breaking hits ever since. Douglas later created another marketing masterpiece, Kerry Douglas Presents the Gospel Mix series of CDs that was the catalyst to breaking artists. He loves building an artist from scratch as he has done with Pastor Mike, Jr., Edwrin Sutton and Demetrius West & the Jesus Promoters. During COVID-19 quarantine, Kerry created Gospelmixradio.com and Spotlight Night to help KERRY DOUGLAS musicians promote their projects.

Skip Barrett is widely recognized as an innovative and creative Music Industry Executive. Skip started his professional career with the famed Hawkins Family -- Walter, Edwin & Tramaine Hawkins. Soon after Skip worked with BeBe & CeCe Winans, as road manager, then as Executive Director of their Production Company guiding the career of the multi-Grammy Award winning, platinum selling duo. When BeBe & CeCe pursued separate solo careers, Skip accepted an executive position at /, heading the A&R department as Director of their Black Music Division, being responsible for several high profile signings. Mr. Barrett has guided the careers of many notable artists and has worked with many notable producers. He has also worked personally with such artists as , , Luther Vandross, and Take Six. He was executive producer on several full-length videos, and served as Executive Producer and A&R on over 35 major label SKIP BARRETT recording projects.

28 | 36TH STELLAR AWARDS STELLAR HONORS HALL OF FAME

Class of 2019

Jackie Patillo Phil Thornton James D. Robinson, Jr.

Class of 2018

Ben Tankard Dr. Marabeth E. Gentry

Class of 2017

Dr. Leonard Scott Catherine Brewton Fred Hammond Mississippi Mass Choir

Class of 2016

Tramaine Hawkins Marvin Sapp Jonathan Slocumb Class of 2015

Pastor Shirley Caesar Byron Cage Clifton Davis Ricky Dillard

Amb. Dr. Bobby Jones Dottie Peoples Donnie McClurkin Vickie Mack Lataillade

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 2 9

36TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS PRE-SHOW The Pre-Show is the official kickoff celebration for the Stellar Awards weekend. The show includes numerous uplifting and inspiring presentations, tributes and performances. Hosted by DOE and MALI MUSIC, this show features live music performances and special honors to Gospel industry legends and it recognizes each of the 2021 nominees. The Pre-Show takes place:

FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 AT 6:30 P.M. Rocketown, 601 4th Ave South, Nashville, Pre-Show Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

DOE Mali Music CO-HOST CO-HOST

PERFORMANCES BY

Bri Babineaux Juan & Lisa Winans Canton Jones Jonathan Nelson

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THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 3 1 32 | 36TH STELLAR AWARDS 36TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET The red carpet provides a special entrance to the weekend’s main event for invited guests. It is ‘by invitation only’ and guests include event sponsors, advertisers, supporters, artists, radio professionals, and other invited guests of the annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. A huge gathering of press and photographers captures the excitement surrounding this spectacular event. Guests are interviewed and photographed and escorted into the venue. This year’s Red Carpet is hosted by Kim Burrell and Jason Nelson.

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021, AT 1:30 PM BY INVITATION ONLY Schermerhorn Symphony Center | One Symphony Place | 171 3rd Avenue South | Nashville, Tennessee

Jason Nelson Kim Burrell CO-HOST CO-HOST

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 3 3 AIR DATES The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of some of the most talented and popular artists in the Gospel music industry. Join those who attended the 36th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee and all of those viewing this grand event around the world.

Thanks to the networks and all of the professionals responsible for bringing this phenomenal Gospel music to the viewing audiences. It is inspiring and transforming.

WATCH THE PREMIERE OF THE 2021 STELLAR AWARDS SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021, AT 8:00 P.M., EST; ENCORE AIRING AT 10:00 P.M., EST

“THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC” IS COMING TO YOUR CITY SOON! TUNE IN! BROADCAST WINDOW: AUGUST 7, 2021 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

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34 | 36TH STELLAR AWARDS “THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC” 36TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS PERFORMERS SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021, 5:00 P.M. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 171 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee The Stellar Awards is the biggest praise party in the Gospel music industry and we are happy to be back in Music City, USA. We are pleased to be back together after more than two years to celebrate the accomplishments of Gospel music icons and individuals instrumental in advocating for this inspiring music.

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KIERRA SHEARD PASTOR MIKE JR THE CLARK SISTERS MAVERICK CITY MUSIC

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JAMES CLEVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD THE LEGENDARY CLARK SISTERS

The Clark Sisters is a legendary Gospel music group, premiered April 2020 on Lifetime with 2.7 million comprised of sisters Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita viewers! This was the highest viewed premiere “Twinkie” Clark, Dorinda Clark Cole, and Karen on Lifetime since 2016 and was the most watched Clark Sheard. Born and raised in Detroit, MI., they original movie on all of television in 2020! are the daughters of renowned Gospel musician and choral director, the late Dr. , and They have performed on The Grammy’s, Jimmy have been singing together since 1966. The Clark Kimmel Live!, and GMA3: What You Need to Know. Sisters have received numerous notable awards and This year’s interviews included Extra, The Real, Steve honors collectively, including 3 , 15 Harvey on Watch, OWN. Stellar Awards, and one NAACP Image Award. The Clark Sisters have produced 17 albums to date — The Clark Sisters are considered pioneers of including their most recent release: The Return. The contemporary Gospel music. Some of their crossover Return, is a studio album with featured producers hits include “?,” “Hallelujah,” “He , , and Warryn Gave Me Nothing to Lose,” “Endow Me,” “Jesus Is Campbell, with a special rap cameo from Hip Hop A Love Song,” “Pure Gold,” “Expect A Miracle,” legend, . In March 2021, The Clark and “,” their largest Sisters won “Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album” mainstream crossover. “You Brought the Sunshine” at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards! was also played on Urban/R&B radio formats and in club venues around the world. The Clark Sisters The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, biopic of are the highest-selling female Gospel group in history their lives, executive produced by Mary J. Blige, with millions of record sales to their credit. , and Holly Carter,

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ARETHA FRANKLIN ICON AWARD LADY TRAMAINE HAWKINS

Tramaine Hawkins is an award–winning Gospel in the 1980s while signed to Light Records, and singer whose career spans over five decades. released now classic albums, self-titled debut, Tramaine has won two Grammy Awards, two Doves, Tramaine, and its follow-up Determined. Songs such 19 Stellar Awards, NAACP Image Award, BMI as “Changed,” “Goin’ Up Yonder”, “He’s That Kind Award, and was inducted into the Stellar Honors of Friend”, “Jesus Christ Is The Way” and “Highway” Hall of Fame in 2016. quickly became staples and fan-favorites.

Tramaine grew up in the Ephesians Church of God Her release of the concert recording Tramaine in Christ in Berkeley, , pastored by her Hawkins Live in 1990 became a benchmark in grandfather, the late Bishop E. E. Cleveland. Hawkins’ career. After her second live album in 2007, I Never Lost My Praise, Tramaine embarked Tramaine and her high school friends had a Gospel on a US church tour to much success. In 2012 she group that performed at various venues around performed on Bobby Jones Gospel and in 2014 California. In 1966 the group recorded the album, I joined Donnie McClurkin on his album, Duets. Love the Lord. At the age of 17, Hawkins sang with Tramaine continues to travel the globe participating the Singers on, “,” in conferences, workshops, revivals and . that became a crossover smash. With her distinctive soprano and extensive vocal range, she became Tramaine Hawkins-Richardson received a Doctorate better known as a featured soloist with late husband of Performing Arts in 2011 and now refers to herself ’ Love Center Choir and the Hawkins as “Lady Tramaine”. She lives outside the San Family. Hawkins scored several hits as a solo artist Francisco Bay Area with her husband Tommie E. Richardson Jr. and extended family.

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC | 4 7 NCGCC 2021 Stellar Award Ad.indd 1 6/18/2021 3:49:08 PM THOMAS A. DORSEY MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DR. LEONARD S. SCOTT

One person fits the mold of dentist, musician, Along with his business ventures and ministry Pastor, entrepreneur, and community advocate, endeavors, Dr. Scott has honed his skills as a and that is Dr. Leonard S. Scott. Dr. Scott is the musician and writer, recording several albums. founder and CEO of the nation’s oldest black- His latest release, in Times Like These, owned and operated gospel recording company, is a rendition of classic hymns and melodic Tyscot Music & Entertainment. Tyscot has been new . He has written two books, home to superstar recording artists John P. Kee Soaring with Eagles and Be Lifted Up. Dr. & New Life Community Choir, , Scott is the host for the radio music and talk Dr. Bobby Jones, the Anointed Pace Sisters, show Worship and Wellness Wednesdays on Bishop Noel Jones & City of Refuge, the Rance Awesome God Radio. Allen Group, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Casey J, and many others. This husband and father of seven gives all credit for his success to the Lord. His ministry Dr. Scott has successfully served his community is encouragement, instruction, salvation, as a dentist for over 40 years. He currently enlightenment, deliverance, worship, and pastors the Rock Church in Indianapolis, praise. He is a living testimony that nothing , and has traveled throughout the United is impossible to those who believe and that States and overseas proclaiming the gospel of nothing is too hard for God. Jesus Christ.

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PRODUCED BY AMBASSADOR DR. BOBBY JONES LEGENDS AWARD PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR

Since leaving , the hottest Gospel teenager to join the group. Caesar sang with the singing group in the land, and striking out on her Caravans for eight years. Caesar’s emotionally own over 50 years ago, Shirley Caesar has been galvanizing delivery and stage demeanor were sweeping across America and the world, delivering central in making the Caravans the most popular her Christian message in electrifying song and female Gospel group since the Ward Singers. sermon, picking up 12 Grammy Awards, 18 Dove Awards, 14 Stellar Awards, a Star on the Hollywood When Caesar left the Caravans in 1966, she Walk Of Fame, and numerous other honors along signed with Hobb Records and began appearing as her path. She has been a standard-bearer for “Evangelist Shirley Caesar.” Caesar has become traditional African-American Gospel music, yet has easily the most visible Gospel singer in the world. never been afraid to challenge convention and take She has collaborated with many iconic artists, has the genre in daring new directions. appeared in television series, on Broadway, and in motion pictures. Born and raised in Durham, , Caesar was greatly inspired by her father, Big Jim Caesar, a In 1984 Shirley Caesar graduated Magna Cum farmer who sang with an a cappella quartet. After Laude from and in 1990, she was he died, she hit the road as a Gospel soloist to help ordained as a pastor by her husband, Bishop Harold support the family. Billed as “Baby Shirley,” she cut Ivory Williams. She currently serves as the Senior her first single at 13 for Federal Records. Pastor of the Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1957, she put her studies and plans to become an evangelist on hold when the Caravans passed through Durham and invited the

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GOSPEL RADIO STATIONS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

The Radio Station of the Year awards are designed Thank you for your commitment to playing Gospel to publicly acknowledge the quality work that is music, continuing the Gospel music traditions, and unprecedented in the industry and at our Gospel building strong alliances between the stations and radio stations. Your caliber of work is so valuable the communities you serve. We also thank the fans and essentialto building a listening environment that that participate and support the radio stations in is safe, positive, motivating, and engaging. The all markets and who contribute tremendously to nominees are determined by a combination of fan the continued success of radio stations and Gospel voting and input from a panel of industry specialists music. who review community involvement, ratings, air check and leadership.

MAJOR MARKET OF THE YEAR KOER-LP FM, Houston, TX, Benard Russett, Program Director WOKB 1680 AM, Orlando, FL, Shanti Persaud, Owner/Operator WPZS Praise 100.9 FM, Charlotte,NC, Reginald Baker, Program Director WYCA Rejoice 102.3 FM, Chicago/Hammond, Tracy Williamson, Program Director

LARGE MARKET OF THE YEAR WAGG 610AM/100.1FM, Birmingham, AL, Jay Bryant, Program Director WERM 1220 AM, Mobile, AL, Dr. Sctonda Kelly Gordon, Program Director WHAL-FM 95.7 Hallelujah FM, Memphis, TN, Tracy Bethea, Program Director WLNO 1060 AM, New Orleans, LA, Donald Pugh, Owner

SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR WWLD-H2, Heaven 98.3 FM – Tallahassee, FL, Monique Alleyne, Program Director WIMG1300, Trenton, NJ, Professor Craig Hayes, Program Director WNRR Gospel 1380 & 93.3 FM, North Augusta, SC, Dr. Sctonda Kelly Gordon, Program Director WTAL Hallelujah 95.3FM & 1450AM, Tallahassee, FL, Darius “Doc” Baker, Program Director

INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR God’s House of Hip Hop Radio/GH3 Radio, www.gh3radio.com, Asulsondro “Novelist” Hamilton, Program Director

Power of Worship Radio, www.powerofworship.net, Anton Strachan, Program Director PRAYz.FM, www.PRAYz.FM, Alicia Middleton, Program Director uGospel Radio, www.uGospel.com, Khalif Townes, Program Director

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“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” -- Maya Angelou

It’s the 36th Anniversary of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards and the 28th year since the launch of the prestigious ‘Announcer of the Year’ award. It’s been the tradition since its inception to honor the contributions of those personalities throughout the nation who work tirelessly to support Gospel music, the artists and to bring us the sounds that bless and inspire the communities they serve. CONGRATULATIONS 2021 NOMINEES!

The spotlight shines with a special glow on the radio personalities of these four nominees -- Dr. Sctonda Kelly Gordon, Carmina Barnett, Melanie Pratt, and Sheilah Belle -- for the ‘2021 Gospel Announcer of the Year’ award. We proudly honor you for your commitment to your audience and Gospel music.

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