Some of the biggest names in Gospel received high honors at the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 25, 2017. But the night belonged to one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars, Travis Greene, and gospel music superstar, Tamela Mann.  Let’s check out the highlights!!!

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Kirk Franklin hits the Stage and Turns Up, Plus Franklin hits the Red Carpet in his Fashion Styled Cat imprinted Suit 

Hosted by multiple Stellar Awards and Grammy Award-winning solo artist, nationally-syndicated radio host and television personality, Erica Campbell and Stellar Award-winning, songwriter, composer and producer Anthony Brown, the biggest night in Gospel music premieres on TV One on Palm Sunday, April 9 at 6 p.m. ET with encore presentations at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET. Additionally, the Stellar Awards airs in national broadcast syndication on 170 stations in over 150 markets around the country from April 14 – May 7, 2017. 

Stellar and Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, actress and television personality, Tamela Mann has continued her meteoric year, claiming six awards as well for her now iconic recording “One Way“. Tamela took the stage at the Stellar Awards and did a tremendous LIVE performance with her amazing voice!!!!

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And DON’T FORGET!!! TV One presents the premiere episode of The  Manns, a reality docu-series on the hilarious relationship between David and Tamela Mann and their family, on Tuesday, April 4 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Jackie Greene and Travis Greene

Greene took home six Stellar Awards for his work on chart-topping album “The Hill.” Honors include the much sought after categories: State Farm Song of the Year (“Made a Way”), CD of the Year (The Hill) and Male Vocalist of the Year.  Greene was also awarded Praise and Worship CD of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year and the project was recognized for Recorded Music Packaging (Annie Stoll).  When accepting the award for Male Vocalist of the Year, Greene gave honor to artists who have inspired him to perform.  “Bishop Hez, Donnie, Fred, Marvin, Kirk, Israel, John P. Kee — I do what I do because I’ve watched you my entire life.  I adore you, I love you; I’m standing on your shoulders.”

Israel Houghton and wifey Adrienne Bailon-Houghton hits the Red Carpet     Donnie McClurkin performs LIVE . .

LEXI Hits the Red Carpet    

The Lovely Loretta Devine and MAJOR hits the Red CarpetPastor Shirley Caesar and Jekalyn Carr performing LIVE at The Stellar Awards

Myron Butler and Adrienne Houghton presenting at The 32nd Stellar Awards    |All Images by/pc:Maury Phillips, Courtesy of Central City Productions/TV One|

President and CEO of Central City Productions Erma Davis and Founder, Chairman and CEO of Central City Productions Don Jackson 

 #STELLARAWARDS   Stay tuned Sunday, April 9th at 6 p.m. ET. with encore presentations at 8pm and 11pm ET on TV One!!!

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