Trailblazing Gospel record label Entertainment One (eOne), subsidiary Light Records, and its digital distribution service Indie Blu received a total of 24 nominations for The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.Contemporary gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds leads the field of nominees with nine nominations. The extraordinary singer earned recognition for his work on the album “Make Room”, in the following categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, CD of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year, and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year.
Todd Dulaney, who is increasingly becoming synonymous for delivering unforgettable anthems, has had an explosive year. “Your Great Name” garners six nominations. They include: Artist of the Year, CD of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, and Praise & Worship CD of the Year.
Emerging Light Records artists Judah Band and Jabari Johnson both earned their first nominations. Also seeing their first nominations are Benita Jones and Shana Wilson Williams combined with Dexter Walker& Zion Movement all had albums distributed by Indie Blu Music.
“I am overjoyed and very proud of the accomplishments of all the artists we serve. From our veteran artists to those rising; we will continue to create space for great music, and for artists who push the culture forward. It is an honor to represent such an incredible roster and to represent gospel music”, says Gina Miller, eOne’s VP & General Manager – Nashville.
The Stellar Awards show taping will return to The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, March 29, 2019 and is open to the public, with ticket prices ranging from $50-$200 at www.ticketmaster.com.
