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Stellar Awards filled with memorable performances, celebrity surprises
HOUSTON -- The stars shined brightly at the "19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards," held for the first time in it's 19-year history, in Houston. This year's show surprised the live audience with unforgettable, star-studded appearances and performances.
The celebration honored the legendary Shirley Caesar with the esteemed James Cleveland Award, recognizing her innovative efforts in traditional Gospel music.
Musical legend Patti LaBelle presented the award and Yolanda Adams sang a hymn medley tribute. Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin was inducted into the Stellar Gospel Music Hall of Fame with a special tribute from Natalie Wilson & S.O.P. The legendary Smokey Robinson presented the award.
Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC's and their CD "Right On Time: Live in Memphis" won five Stellar Awards including Group/Duo of the Year. The Byron Cage CD project won five golden-flamed statues, including Male Vocalist of the Year, CD of The Year (Song of the Year and Producer of The Year goes to Kurt Carr) for "The Presence of the Lord is Here." Vickie Winans won four Stellar Awards including Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year.
"The Prince of Praise" Byron Cage opened the show with a soul-stirring performance of "The Presence of the Lord is Here" and Tonex featuring Sheila E. (on percussion) gave an electrifying musical presentation of "Todos Juntos" in English and Spanish. Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon, Cece Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Darius Brooks & SDM, Karen Clark Sheard and Hezekiah Walker also gave rousing performances.
This one-of-a-kind televised Gospel awards show was attended by several celebrities including musical legends The O'Jays, actress Victoria Rowell, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, neo-soul artist Musiq, and "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard. The Post Stellar Awards Celebration featured a surprise performance by Houston-native Beyonce', along with The O'Jays and Angie Stone who performed a selection from the "Fighting Temptations" movie soundtrack.
The "19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards" show will air in syndication from *Jan. 24 through Feb. 22. Below is a list of dates for select markets, check local listings for airdates in other cities.
Philadelphia: Jan. 24, WPHL (WB)
Detroit: Jan. 24, WWJ-62 (CBS)
Houston: Jan. 25, WTXH-20 (UPN)
New York: Jan. 31, WWOR 9 (UPN)
Chicago: Jan. 31, WGN 9 (WB)
Atlanta: Jan. 31, WAGA 5 (FOX)
Dallas: Feb. 7, KDAF 33 (WB)
Washington DC: Feb 7, WBDC-50 (WB)
Los Angeles: Feb 7, KTLA-5 (WB)
Winners List
1. ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Vickie Winans
2. SONG OF THE YEAR: "The Presence of the Lord is Here" produced by Kurt
Carr, sung by Byron Cage
3. MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Byron Cage
4. FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Vickie Winans
5. GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC's
6. NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Rizen
7. CD OF THE YEAR: "Byron Cage," Byron Cage
8. CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir
9. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Kurt Carr for "Byron Cage"
10. CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Mary Mary
11. TRADITIONAL GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams and Spiritual QC's
12. CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Deitrick Haddon
13. TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams
14. CONTEMPORARY FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Vickie Winans
15. TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Evelyn Turrentine-Agee
16. CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR: "Byron Cage," Byron Cage
17. TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR: "Right On Time: Live in Memphis" Lee
Williams and Spiritual QC's
18. URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL CD OF THE YEAR: "Lost and Found" Deitrick Haddon
19. MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR: "Shook" Vickie Winans
20. TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR: John P. Kee & New Life
21. CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Hezekiah Walker the Love Fellowship Choir
22. INSTRUMENTAL CD OF THE YEAR: "The Gospel According to Jazz - Chapter II,"
Kirk Whalum
23. SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR: "WOW Gospel 2003," Various Artists
24. RAP/HIP HOP GOSPEL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: "God and I," Papa San
25. CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: "Lil Irocc Williams" Lil Irocc Williams
26. QUARTET OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC's
27. RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR: Ameen Howrani, Denise
Trotman, "Bringing it All Together
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