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The 22nd Annual Stellar Awards were held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN on Jan. 13.
The electric trio of Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett kept the atmosphere charged with numerous unplanned praise breaks and sermonettes. Performers included Patti LaBelle, Byron Cage, Ziel, The Caravans, Mary Mary, Myron Butler, Levi, and TobyMac. Special awards were given to The Clark Sisters (recipients of the 2007 Most Notable Achievement Award, presented by singing legend Natalie Cole), Jackson Southernaires (2007 All-State James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Yolanda Adams) and Al Hobbs (special recognition for 50 years of service in the gospel industry). For the second consecutive year, Donald Lawrence bagged the most golden flame statuettes (8). Lawrence was presented the artist of the year award by big screen actors Gabrielle Union and Idris Alba who star in the upcoming Tyler Perry movie "Daddy's Girls." The evening wrapped up with a star-studded performance by Bishop Paul Morton featuring Kurt Carr and Bartholomew. Everyone waved white cloths in the air and swayed to the jubilant sounds of a live New Orleans second line band. 22nd Annual Stellar Award Winners List: ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers - Finale: Act One SONG OF THE YEAR: I Will Bless the Lord, by Issiah D. Thomas MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Myron Butler - Set Me Free FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Dorinda Clark-Cole - Live From Houston - The Rose of Gospel GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Myron Butler & Levi - Set Me Free NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Myron Butler & Levi - Set Me Free CD OF THE YEAR: Hero - Kirk Franklin CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence and the Tri City Singers - Finale: Act One PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence - Finale: Act One CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Myron Butler & Levi - Set Me Free TRADITIONAL GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: The Williams Brothers & Their Superstar Friends - Soul Link Live 3 CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: TyeTribbett & G.A. - Victory LIVE! TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST of the Year: Bishop G. E. Patterson & Congregation - Singing the Old Time Way Volume 2 CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST of the Year: CeCe Winans - Purified TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Shirley Caeser - I Know the Truth CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers - Finale: Act One TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR: New Life Community Choir featuring John P. Kee - The Reunion URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE/PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Tye Tribbett and G.A. - Victory LIVE! MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers - Finale: Act One TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Hezekiah Walker & LFC 20/85 - The Experience CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers - Finale: Act One INSTRUMENTAL CD OF THE YEAR: With One Voice - Ramsey Lewis SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR: Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers - Finale: Act One RAP/HIOP-HOP GOSPEL CD OF THE YEAR: Cross Movement Records Presents da' T.R.U.T.H. Children's Performance of the Year: Youth For Christ - The Struggle is Over QUARTET OF THE YEAR: Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson & The Spiritual Voices - Just Being Me PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR: Kevin Burroughs Neeley - A Perfect Praise "Ministering to the Lord" LIVE Volume III Live Suite offers warm congratulations to all the Stellar winners, with gratitude for your service to the King and His Kingdom.
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