Interviews: Stellar Gospel Music Awards Virtual Press Day!

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Hey Saints and Heathens! 

I had to switch it up since this post is all about the 35th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards! Check the Rhymes participated in the virtual press day to learn all about the hosts, performers, and nominees. 

Check out my interviews with Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Travis Greene, Kim Person, and Koryn Hawthorne! Don't forget to hit subscribe! 



The show premieres on BET and BET Her as a two-hour virtual special on Sunday, August 23 at 6 p.m. ET/5C (with an encore at 9 p.m. ET). The award show will also run in national broadcast syndication in 210 markets starting August 29 – September 27 (check local listings).

Serving as hosts, the award-winning trio of Kirk FranklinJonathan McReynolds and Koryn Hawthorne artfully guide viewers through the virtual salute to 35 years of excellence as "The Greatest Night in Gospel Music" with inspirational performances from Gospel music's most celebrated artists. Filmed from various locations, the pre-taped special acknowledges all award winners from the "Road to Stellars" pre-show and the main show, with select categories being presented in the broadcast.

One of the evening's highlights will feature special segments honoring the late Congressman John Lewis with a musical tribute by Cece Winans and contributions of first responder heroes on the front lines of the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic, sponsored by AT&T, AARP, State Farm, Toyota and Proctor & Gamble. As part of the tribute, hosts Franklin, McReynolds and Hawthorne visited frontline workers and presented special Stellar Awards lapel pins in recognition of their service at MeHarry Medical College in Nashville, TN; Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, IL; and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. In addition, several individuals were highlighted for their efforts to combat the deadly pandemic: Dr. Angela Mosby of Los Angeles, CA for her work at UCLA Urgent Care in the area of Telemedicine; Dr. Michele Reed of Queens NY, a family medicine practitioner who contracted and recovered from COVID-19 while serving others; and Dr. Leon McDougle, the 121st President of the National Medical Association who also serves as a member of the NCAA Coronavirus Panel and Chief Diversity Officer of OSU Medical School. Two organizations have also been noted for their work to combat the devastating effects of COVID-19 on communities of color, the National Urban League and the National Medical Association.
 

"This is a moment to come together," said veteran Stellar Awards co-host Kirk Franklin. "We have something very important to say to a world that needs this kind of music, with this particular message, now more than ever. The Stellar Awards is going to provide that as they have for 35 years."


Performers include Tamela MannAnthony BrownCeCe WinansJames FortuneKoryn HawthorneJ.J. Hairston & Youthful PraiseJonathan McReynoldsTravis GreeneKierra SheardMarvin SappTye TribbettTauren WellsZacardi CortezPastor Mike JrDOERich Tolbert Jr., and more. Emerging artists set to make their Stellar Awards debut include Group FireKeyla RichardsonMelvin Crispell III, and Titus Showers.

AMEN SAINTS! 

~Meik

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