[PHOTOS] Travis Greene, Tamela Mann and More at the 33nd Annual Stellar Awards
The legacy of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has spanned for 32 years recognizing traditional and contemporary artists who have set the foundation and are transforming the world of Gospel music. This year's star-studded red carpet award show hosted by Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown, took place this past weekend at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Among the night's top winners were Tamela Mann awarded "Artist of the Year" (including "Female Vocalist", "Traditional Album" and "Best Performance") and Travis Greene received "Song of the Year" for "Made a Way" (including "Best Album" and "Male Vocalist"). Viral sensation and now award-winning Gospel artist, Briana Babineaux took home "New Artist of the Year" and "Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year".
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.
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.
The 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will air on TV One, Sunday, April 9th at 6pm ET with encores at 8pm and 11pm ET.
Check out photos from the night below!
Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One; Arnold Turner, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One; Maury Phillips, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One
