Travis Greene & Tamela Mann Wins Big at the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards! Checkout Full List Of Winners
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Central City Productions hosted the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards last night in Las Vegas, NV at The Orleans Arena. The annual show, hailed as an “epic night in gospel music,” was hosted by Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown. The telecast will premiere on TV One, on Palm Sunday, April 9 at 6pm ET with encores at 8pm and 11pm ET. Additionally, the Stellar Awards will air in national broadcast syndication April 15-May 7, 2017.
Winning BIG for the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards are Travis Greene taking home 7 Stellar Awards (including one for CD packaging of the year) and Tamela Mann Taking Home 6 Stellar Awards.
The night included performances by Tamela Mann, Shirley Caesar, Jekalyn Carr, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Bizzle, Canton Jones, Da’ Truth, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, Jonathan Butler, VaShawn Mitchell, Tasha Cobbs, Doug Williams, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Da Chosen Brothaz, Donnie McClurkin and more.
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
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
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
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Cassandra Cleveland Robertson and Fonzworth Bentley 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)
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Donnie McClurkin (R) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(Photo by Earl Gibson III) *** Local Caption *** Fred Hammond
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
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Actress Loretta Devine presents 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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One;
Arnold Turner, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One
Stellar Awards founder, Don Jackson bestowed special honors upon gospel legend Spencer Taylor (of the Highway QC’s) and Reverend Clay Evans. Stellar Honors Hall of Fame inductees included: Fred Hammond, Mississippi Mass Choir, Catherine Brewton, Harvey Watkins, Jr. and Dr. Leonard Scott.
Below is a list of the Winners of the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards!
ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Tamela Mann, One Way, Tilly Mann
SONG OF THE YEAR – Made A Way, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Travis Greene, The Hill, RCA Inspiration
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Tamela Mann, One Way, Tilly Mann
GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR – Myron Butler & Levi, On Purpose, Motown Gospel
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Bri (Briana Babineaux), Keys To My Hear, Marquis Bonne/Tyscot Records
CD OF THE YEAR – The Hill, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
CHOIR OF THE YEAR – Hezekiah Walker — AZUSA The Next Generation 2: Better, AXUSA Inc..eOne Music
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – Myron Butler, Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin, Timberland, Eric Dawkins, King Logan, Shaun, Martin & David Mann, One Way (Tamela Mann, Tilly Mann
CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR – Myron Butler & Levi, On Purpose, Motown Gospel
CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Travis Green, The Hill, RCA Inspiration
TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Donnie McClurkin, The Journey (LIVE), RCA Inspiration
TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – Tamela Mann, One Way, Tilly Mann
CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR – The Hill, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR – One Way, Tamela Mann, Tilly Mann
URBAN/INSPIRATION SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR – God Provides – One Way, Tamela Mann, Tilly Mann
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Wanna Be Happy – Losing My Religion (Kirk Franklin) Rock Jacobs, Fo Yo Soul/ RCA Records
TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR – fChicago Mass Choir, We Give You Praise, New Haven Records
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR – Hezekiah Walker, AZUSA The Next Generation 2: Better, Azusa, Inc./eOne Music
SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR – WOW Gospel 2016, Various Artists, RCA Inspiration
HIP HOP GOSPEL CD OF TH YEAR –I Am Justine, Canton Jones, CAJO International
YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR – Joshua Troop, Its My Time, New Haven Records
QUARTET OF THE YEAR – Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Timeless Music Movement, Volume 1, Wonderspirit Productions Records
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR – Annie Stoll, The Hill (Travis Greene), RCA Inspiration
PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR – The Hill, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
JAMES CLEVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS – Spencer Taylor, The Highway QC’s
AMBASSADOR DR. BOBBY JONES LEGEND AWARD – Rev. Clay Evans
THOMAS A. DORSEY MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Harvey Watkins, Jr., The Canton Spirituals
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
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
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
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
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Recording artist B. Slade 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 *** B. Slade
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer _ __ 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)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer _ __ 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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer Jonathan McReynolds 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 McReynolds
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
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
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
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
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer _ __ 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)
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
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer _ __ 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)
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
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
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
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’
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 25: Singer _ __ 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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One
