Tuesday, October 21, 2008

2009 Stellar Award Nominations Announced



I saw on Gospelflava.com (official media sponsors of the event) that the nominees were announced today in Nashville. The Stellar Awards recognizes and honors African American gospel artists and is produced by Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc.

On the urban front, nominees for Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year are:
  • Da' T.R.U.T.H.: Open Book
  • Flame: Our World Redeemed
  • Frontlynaz: Game Over
  • Sho Baraka: Turn My Life Up
  • Trip Lee: 20/20
Urban/Inspirational Single/Performance of the Year nominees are:
  • Canton Jones: "My Day"
  • CeCe Winans: "Waging War"
  • Deitrick Haddon feat. Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary: "Love Him Like I Do"
  • Jonathan Nelson feat. Purpose: "My Name Is Victory"
  • Kirk Franklin: "Declaration (This Is It)"
This year's awards show will take place on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Grand Ole Opry House, in Nashville, according to the Stellar Awards Web site. Hosts will be Kirk Franklin, CeCeWinans and Byron Cage.


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