The Stellar Awards, honoring the best in gospel music, is returning to BET after a nearly 15-year hiatus.
BET acquired the rights and will air the awards show produced by Central City Productions, for the first time since 2005. Presented by AT&T, the awards show will be recorded in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena on Friday, March 29th, 2019. The show will air for all to see on April 19th at 8pm ET/7pm CT and 10pm ET/9pm CT on BET.
Hosted by Kirk Franklin, the show will feature a posthumous tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin with artists Kelly Price, Regina Belle and Erica Campbell, followed by a presentation of the Aretha Franklin ICON Award. It also will feature performances by Brian Courtney Wilson, Charles Jenkins, Jekalyn Carr, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelontae Gavin, Koryn Hawthorne, Maranda Curtis, Todd Dulaney, Anthony Brown, JJ Hairston and Yolanda Adams.
The Stellar Awards Executive Producer and Founder, Don Jackson: “It was 35 years ago when Aretha performed ‘Precious Lord’ on my very first Gospel Music television special ‘Living the Dream.’ In recognition of Aretha’s roots in Gospel Music and her continuing love for the genre, I am delighted that our executive committee agreed to present her with our ICON Award posthumously and continue to present the award forever in her name as the Aretha Franklin ICON Award.”
Nominees include Jonathan McReynolds, Maranda Curtis, Todd Dulaney, Jekalyn Carr, Koryn Hawthorne, Snoop Dogg, Tori Kelly, Bishop Noel Jones & City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir, Jarell Smalls and Company, Kelontae Gavin and Tasha Page-Lockhart.
Legendary gospel singer Delores Washington Green of The Caravans will receive The Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award. Stellar Honors Hall of Fame Inductees include Jackie Patillo (Dove Awards), James Robinson, Jr. (Malaco Gospel) and Phil Thornton (RCA Inspiration).
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This morning, TD Jakes appeared to have a medical emergency while closing his service in the pulpit this morning. Out of respect for the family and due to the video being triggering, we will not show the full video. But, we will say that his team came to his aid right away as the congregation began to pray.
We ask that you join us as we pray for his full and quick recovery as we also pray for his family and everyone present at today’s service.
New York Times bestselling author Pastor Michael Todd introduces the first collective from REPRESENT Records, TRANSFORMATION WORSHIP. Birthed out of the Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK, Transformation Worship seeks to represent God, with a kingdom sound, for transformation in Christ. The first single from TRANSFORMATION WORSHIP, “Overflow” features Stellar Award winner Todd Dulaney and is available now wherever music is sold and streamed.
“Overflow” was first heard worldwide at the 2022 V02 Conference held at Transformation Church – becoming a viral success on social media. Now listeners can relive the fan favorite with a reimagined version of the song, now featuring Todd Dulaney. “Overflow” is a bold life affirmation that will be the brand-new anthem of 2024.
Since its inception in 1999, worship has remained a cornerstone of Transformation Church’s beliefs and values. Under the visionary leadership of Pastor Michael Todd, who assumed stewardship of the music ministry in 2010, worship at Transformation Church has continually evolved, guided by a prophetic vision of global impact. Transformation Church invites those around the world to join them on the journey of spiritual transformation, where worship transcends mere ritual to become a lifestyle.
Chicago is headquarters for the ArtSoul Radio team. So, you know we had to hook up our home city with this news! On Wednesday, January 11th, Jor’Dan is bringing his full band and team all the way from ATL to the Chi this week! And he’s bring the incomparable Adia with him! DON’T MISS IT!
This is the night out you’ve been looking for! Hosted at the City Winery in the West Loop, this location will already have the vibe set. Come ready for a night of Gospel Soul with R&B vibes, good food, great atmosphere, a full band, DJ and an all around amazing experience with some of the best people in Chicago.
This is the “night out” to kick off the New Year you’ve been looking for! It will definitely give you the kick you need to help finish off the work/school week and inspiration for year! Tickets start at only $20. So, get your friends together, put on your best outfit and come through!
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Location: City Winery 1200 W Randolf, Chicago, IL 60605 Time: Show starts at 8pm CST Cost: Cost starts at $20 Purchase Tickets here: Click here to buy your tickets
ABOUT JOR’DAN ARMSTRONG
Jor’Dan Armstrong has been a leader in the genre style of Urban Christian Inspiration with the R&B sound for over 8 years. He is multi-nominated and award winning artist and his latest single “Call” featuring Erica Campbell recently hit #1 on the Billboard charts! This is his second single to have Billboard success. His single “My God” hit #1 on the Billboard charts and remained there for several weeks!
Jordan has been a leader in this sound for almost 10 years. We are excited to have him coming to our home city this week!
This style has had many names over the years such as Gospel Soul, Gospel Neo Soul, Christian Soul, R&P and the latest trending terms such as Christian R&B and Urban Inspirational music. Jordan has been a leader in this sound for almost 10 years. Now he’s taking it all to a city near you via his “Church Girls Love R&B” tour! Named after the title of his latest album, Church Girls Love R&B, Jor’Dan is using this tour to continue to help continue to build the Urban Inspiration genre by featuring key leading vocals in every city.
Award-Winning singer/songwriter ADIA, has just released her newest album, Hold it All Together. Famously known for her collaborations with some of gospel music’s biggest names including Pastor Mike Jr., Kierra Sheard, and Deitrick Haddon, ADIA is one of the industry’s fastest rising stars.
Her newest project, Hold it All Together is sleek R&B sound that gives a new take on what gospel music can be presented to the world. When asked about her inspiration, ADIA says, “This is a very special transparent project for me. I really dug deep on this project as a songwriter. I share my pain, joy, insecurities and liberation.” She continues, “I invite the listener to have a glance at who God has been to me and hopefully empower them to believe that God can ‘Hold it All Together’ for them as well.”