Kirk Franklin hosting the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The 33rd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards premieres Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET/8p.m. CT on TV One. Hosted by Kirk Franklin, stars from Gospel and Hollywood came out to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada to celebrate Gospel’s best and the music that inspires lives at the March 24 TV taping of the Central City Productions’ star-studded event.
Top Stellar Awards Winners that night were JJ Hairston with six awards; Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Travis Greene, each winning four awards; and Anthony Brown who nabbed two awards.
The telecast of the “epic night of Gospel” features a wow-moment opening with a reunion performance by platinum selling duo Mary Mary, real-life sisters Erica and Tina Campbell. Another surprising, yet exciting performance was Snoop Dogg, that’s right Snoop Dogg, singing music from his chart topping first ever Gospel album Bible Of Love. The late great Edwin Hawkins was honored with an all-star tribute. His sister Lynette Hawkins accepted The Edwin Hawkins Icon Award in his honor.
Other inspiring performances on the Stellar Awards 2018 include Kierra Sheard, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Anthony Brown, JJ Hairston, Tori Kelly, Koryn Hawthorne, Jonathan McReynolds, Ricky Dillard, Todd Dulaney, Deitrick Haddon, Canton Jones, KeKe Wyatt, Le’Andria Johnson and Tasha Page Lockhart.
Among the presenters are Donnie McClurkin and Hollywood’s Merle Dandridge (Greenleaf), David
OWN’s Greenleaf stars Deborah Joy Winans, Merle Dandridge and Desiree Ross attend the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images), Courtesy JL Media PR.
Mann (It’s A Mann’s World) and Anika Noni Rose (The Quad)
CEO of Central City Productions, Stellar Awards Producers, Don Jackson bestowed special honors to Gospel icons and legends who have greatly contributed to the genre. Tamela Mann received the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. The legendary Rev. Milton Biggham was awarded The Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award. Also, there were new inductees to the Stellar Honors Hall of Fame, they include artists/producers Kurt Carr, Ben Tankard and President of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, Dr. Marabeth Gentry.
The 33rd Annual Stellar Awards telecast premieres Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on TV One. The show will air nationally in broadcast syndication March 31-May 6. For a complete list of The Stellar Award winners and more information on the show visit www.thestellarawards.com
Erica Campbell performs at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo Credit: Earl Gibson/Getty Images, Courtesy of JL Media PR.
Le’Andria Johnson pours out her soul during the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images), courtesy of JL Media PR.
KeKe Wyatt gives a soul stirring performance at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard ministers in song at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images), Courtesy of JL Media PR.
The Walls Group, (L-R) Paco Walls, Rhea Walls, Ahja Walls, and Darrel Walls all glammed out at he 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images), Courtesy of JL Media PR.
JJ Hairston attends the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images), Courtesy JL Media PR.
Syndicated radio host and recording artist Willie Moore Jr. walks the red carpet at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images), Courtesy JL Media PR.
A Big winner of the night, Travis Greene (R) and guest are all smiles on the Red Carpet at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images). Courtesy JL Media PR.