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Some of the biggest names in Gospel received high honors at the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena on Saturday night. But the night belonged to one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars, Travis Greene, and gospel music superstar, Tamela Mann.
Greene took home six Stellar Awards for his work on chart-topping album “The Hill.” Honors include the much sought after categories: State Farm Song of the Year (“Made a Way”), CD of the Year (The Hill) and Male Vocalist of the Year. Greene was also awarded Praise and Worship CD of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and the project was recognized for Recorded Music Packaging (Annie Stoll). When accepting the award for Male Vocalist of the Year, Greene gave honor to artists who have inspired him to perform. “Bishop Hez, Donnie, Fred, Marvin, Kirk, Israel, John P. Kee — I do what I do because I’ve watched you my entire life. I adore you, I love you; I’m standing on your shoulders.”
(Photo by Earl Gibson III)
Stellar and Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, actress and television personality, Tamela Mann has continued her meteoric year, claiming six awards as well for her now iconic recording “One Way,” while Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, Myron Butler & Levi earned three awards for their collaboration “On Purpose.”Best New Artist honors went to breakout artist Bri (Briana Babineaux), who also went home with a statue for Contemporary Female Vocalist.
(Photo by Earl Gibson III)
Hosted by multiple Stellar Awards and Grammy Award-winning solo artist, nationally-syndicated radio host and television personality, Erica Campbell and Stellar Award-winning, songwriter, composer and producer Anthony Brown, the biggest night in Gospel music premieres on TV One on Palm Sunday, April 9 at 6 p.m. ET with encore présentations at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET. Additionally, the Stellar Awards airs in national broadcast syndication on 170 stations in over 150 markets around the country from April 14 – May 7, 2017.
(Photo by Earl Gibson III)
Newly-inducted Stellar Award’s Hall of Fame nominee and multiple Grammy winner Fred Hammond kicked off the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebration with a dynamic performance that brought the packed house to its feet, featuring fan favorites including “We’re Blessed,” “Glory to Glory to Glory” and his latest Billboard Gospel chart-topping hit, “Father Jesus Spirit.”
Mann set the stage ablaze with a powerful, spine-tingling performance of “God Provides” that transformed the annual Awards telecast into a bonafide praise and worship session. The fan favorite returned to the stage often to graciously accept six trophies: Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year, Traditional CD of the Year, Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year, Artist of the Year, the Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year and Producer of the Year, also shared by Butler (Myron Butler, Kirk Franklin,Timbaland, Eric Dawkins, King Logan, Shaun Martin & David Mann).
During an emotional acceptance speech, Tamela encouraged the audience to have faith despite trying times. “Don”t worry about the White House, God provides” she said tearfully. “And to all these artists, I love you guys. I’m praying for all of us to make it. We can with the Lord’s help. We can make it.”
During the show Stellar Gospel Music Awards founder, Don Jackson bestowed a Stellar Awards Hall of Fame medallion commemorating excellence in their respective fields upon Tyscot Records founder, musician and pastor, Dr. Leonard Scott, record executive, writer/publisher relations, Catherine Brewton, gifted vocalist, songwriter, producer, musician and arranger, Fred Hammond and gospel music group, Mississippi Mass Choir.
With great enthusiasm, Stellar Gospel Awards Founder, Don Jackson shared some exciting news with the packed-house, “I am pleased to announce the launch of Stellar TV— a 24-7 Gospel music entertainment network scheduled to go on the air the fourth quarter of 2017. Gospel music needs its own platform. Text “StellarTV” to 797979. We need your support.”
One of the most moving musical collaborations of the night featured the undeniable talent of three quartet music icons, Da Chozen Brothaz, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson and Doug Williams who performed a tribute to the legendary Spencer Taylor, Jr. (of the Highway QCs) before he received the Allstate James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. Gospel musician, pastor and civil rights leader, Reverend Clay Evans was presented with the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legend Award and the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement went to superstar Harvey Watkins, Jr. (of the Canton Spirituals).
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show also occurred the day before on Friday, March 24 to celebrate the non-televised awards, such as Hezekiah Walker for Walmart Choir of the Year, Tamela Mann for Traditional Female Vocalist and Traditional CD of the Year, Travis Greene for Contemporary CD of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and Praise and Worship CD of the Year, Hezekiah Walker for Choir of the Year,Chicago Mass Choir for Traditional Choir of the Year, Bri (Brianna Babineaux) for Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year, Donnie McClurkin for Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson for Quartet of the Year.
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Donnie McClurkin (C) and The Chicago Mass Choir perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Donnie McClurkin; Chicago Mass Choir
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-hosts Erica Campbell (L) and Anthony Brown speak onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erica Campbell; Anthony Brown
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: (L-R) Singers Tasha Cobbs, Sarah Reeves, Tamela Mann and Kirk Franklin perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tasha Cobbs; Sarah Reeves; Tamela Mann; Kirk Franklin
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Shirley Caesar performs during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shirley Caesar; Jekalyn Carr
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-host Anthony Brown arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Brown
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Jekalyn Carr arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jekalyn Carr
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Jacqueline Gyamfi Greene (L) and musician Travis Greene arrive at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jacqueline Gyamfi Greene; Travis Greene
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-hosts Erica Campbell (2nd R) and Anthony Brown (R) wave to the audience as Donnie McClurkin (L) and The Chicago Mass Choir performs during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erica Campbell; Anthony Brown; Donnie McClurkin; Chicago Mass Choir
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Donnie McClurkin (C) and The Chicago Mass Choir perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Donnie McClurkin; Chicago Mass Choir
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee Jonathan Nelson (L) arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Nelson
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Kirk Franklin and Tamela Mann seen backstage at the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Arnold Turner/A Turner Archives)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Musician Travis Greene arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Greene
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: (L-R) Singers Tasha Cobbs, Sarah Reeves and Tamela Mann perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tasha Cobbs; Sarah Reeves; Tamela Mann
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Le’Andria Johnson arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Le’Andria Johnson
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: and Myron Butler(L) and Timberlyn Butler arrive at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Myron Butler; Timberlyn Butler
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-hosts Erica Campbell (L) and Anthony Brown speak onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erica Campbell; Anthony Brown
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Marvin Sapp (L) and Yvonne Orji present the award for “State Farm Song of the Year” during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marvin Sapp; Yvonne Orji
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Presenter Todd Dulaney arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Todd Dulaney
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Koryn Hawthorne arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Koryn Hawthorne
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- Israel Houghton and Adrienne Bailon, Photo credit Earl Gibson III, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One.
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Central City Chairman/CEO Don Jackson speaks onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Don Jackson
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-host Erica Campbell speaks onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erica Campbell
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Livre’ arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Livre’
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Dr. Bobby Jones arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bobby Jones
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Major arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Major
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Hezekiah Walker arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hezekiah Walker
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Lexi arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lexi
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Myron Butler (L) and Adrienne Houghton present the award for “Choir of the Year” during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Myron Butler; Adrienne Houghton
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Tamela Mann performs during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tamela Mann
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee Bri arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Briana Babineaux
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Yvonne Orji arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yvonne Orji
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Musicians Jonathan McReynolds, Travis Greene, Jonathan Butler, and Israel Houghton perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan McReynolds; Travis Greene; Jonathan Butler; Israel Houghton
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Tasha Cobbs arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tasha Cobbs
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Cortez Vaughn and J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cortez Vaughn; J.J. Hairston
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singers William McDowell, Bri and Tyrone “Tye” Tribbett seen at the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Arnold Turner/A Turner Archives)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Actor Jonathan Slocumb arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Slocumb
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Deborah Joy Winans (L) and MAJOR speak onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Deborah Joy Winans; MAJOR
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Central City Productions Chairman/CEO Don Jackson (2nd R) presents a Stellar Honors Hall of Fame medal to The Mississippi Mass Choir during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Don Jackson; Mississippi Mass Choir
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Erica Campbell arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erica Campbell
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-host Erica Campbell speaks onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erica Campbell
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Recording artist Canton Jones arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Canton Jones
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Cheryl Fortune arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cheryl Fortune
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer VaShawn Mitchell performs during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** VaShawn Mitchell
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: (L-R) Musicians Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Canton Jones, Bizzle and Monty G. perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Da’ T.R.U.T.H.; Canton Jones; Bizzle; Monty G.
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Yvonne Orji arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yvonne Orji
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Actress Deborah Joy Winans arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Deborah Joy Winans
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Yvonne Orji arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yvonne Orji
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee Hezekiah Walker accepts the award for “Choir of the Year” during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hezekiah Walker
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- (Photo by Earl Gibson III) *** Local Caption *** Fred Hammond
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Tamela Mann aceepts the award for “AT&T Artist of the Year” as David Mann (L) stands onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tamela Mann; David Mann
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: The Mann’s seen backstage at the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Arnold Turner/A Turner Archives)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee Charles Jenkins arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charles Jenkins
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- Kirk Franklin, Photo credit Maury Phillips, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One.
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Co-host Anthony Brown arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Brown
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Actress Loretta Devine speaks onstage during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Loretta Devine
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Tasha Cobbs arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tasha Cobbs
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: (L-R) Tye Tribbett, Bri, and Malcom McDowell present the award for “Male Vocalist of the Year” during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tye Tribbett; Briana Babineaux; Malcom McDowell
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singers VaShawn Mitchell (L) and Tasha Cobbs perform during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** VaShawn Mitchell; Tasha Cobbs
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: The Mann Family arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Fred Hammond arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fred Hammond
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Kirk Franklin performs during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kirk Franklin
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- Donnie McClurkin, Photo credit Earl Gibson III, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One.
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Actress Loretta Devine arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Loretta Devine
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Adrienne Houghton (L) and guest arrive at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adrienne Houghton
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee William McDowell arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William McDowell
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee Latice Crawford arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Latice Crawford
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Lexi arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lexi
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Angel Taylor arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Angel Taylor
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Honoree Catherine Brewton (L) and Central City Productions Chairman/CEO Don Jackson arrive at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Catherine Brewton; Don Jackson
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Janice Gaines arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Janice Gaines
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Honoree Bishop Leonard Scott (L) and Christine Scott arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Leonard Scott
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Nominee J.J. Hairston arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.J. Hairston
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Koryn Hawthorne arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Koryn Hawthorne
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Recording artist Byron Cage arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Byron Cage
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Hezekiah Walker (L) and Loretta Devine present the award for “AT&T Artist of the Year” during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hezekiah Walker; Loretta Devine
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise performs during the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** J.J. Hairston
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- LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Musician Travis Greene arrives at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Greene
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