The Stellar Awards, the premier Gospel music event recognizing and honoring African-American artists, airs its 27th annual awards show with all-star performances by Kirk Franklin, James Fortune and FIYA, Earnest Pugh, Le’Andria Johnson, Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Martha Munizzi, Jessica Reedy, Richard Smallwood and Vision, Da’T.R.U.T.H., Ricky Dilliard and New G, William McDowell, Canton Jones and hip-hop gospel artist, Lecrae, who impressively received two nominations in the same category.
Hosted by Marvin Sapp and Dorinda Clark Cole, this year’s show will honor John P. Kee, Vy Higgensen, and Dorothy Norwood with special awards/performances from Isaac Caree and former members of New life Community Choir, Zacardi Cortez, Lowell Pye and Sheila Lakion. Additional celebrities and artists in attendance include, Vashawn Mitchell, Smokie Norful, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Byron Cage, Karen Clark Sheard, Kurt Carr, Beverly Crawford, Kierra Sheard, Deon Dipping, Jason Nelson, Dottie Peoples and DeForest B. Soaries among others.
UPCOMING LOCAL TUNE-IN DATES AND TIMES
FEB. 6 – FEB. 12, 2012
Ft. Meyers-Naples, FL (WFTX-FOX) Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:00AM
Bowling Green, KY (EBKO-FOX) Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00PM
Hononlulu, HI (NHON-CW) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00AM
Anniston-Birmingham-Tuscaloosa, AL (WBMA-ABC) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00PM
Cedar Rapids, IA (KRCG-ABC) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00PM
El Dorado, AR (KARD-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00PM
Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS (WHPM-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00PM
Monroe, LA (KARD-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00PM
Panama City, FL (WPGX-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00PM
Baltimore, MD (WBFF-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00PM
Greensboro-Winston Salem, NC (WGHP-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00PM
Meridian, MS (WGBC-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00PM
Norfolk- Newport News, VA (WVBT-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00PM
Portsmouth, VA (WVBT-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00PM
Washington, DC (WDCW-CW) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00PM
Jacksonville, FL (WAWS-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00PM
Petersbug, Richmond, VA (WRLH-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00PM
Greenwood-Greenville, MS (EABG-FOX) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00PM
Chicago, IL (WCIU-IND) Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00PM
AIR DATE: The show will air in national syndication January 21 – February 26.
For a complete listing of local air times, please visit The Stellar Awards website: www.thestellarawards.com
Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net
