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Gospel music’s leading man, Earnest Pugh, who resides in the D.C. area, sent shockwaves through the music industry this weekend during the 27th annual Stellar Awards (Gospel Music’s answer to the Grammy Awards) festivities that took place in Nashville, TN. Pugh announced that his EPM Music Group label had secured a distribution deal with Entertainment One (E1).

Occupy the Dream in Downtown Richmond VA shifted into 1st Gear as members of the 99% gathered to take a stand during peaceful demonstration with Dr. Rev. Lance D. Watson on Monday morning, January 16, 2012 in 35 degree temperatures.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s monument on the Washington Mall will soon undergo a few alterations after critics ceaselessly complained that the truncated “drum major” quote changed the meaning and made the civil rights leader seem “like an arrogant twit,” says Maya Angelou.

Tyscot Music & Entertainment entered an exciting New Year with six 2012 Stellar Award nominations, including The Rance Allen Group who is nominated for Group Duo of the Year, Traditional Group/Duo of the Year, Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Quartet of the Year for their “Live Experience II” CD.

Don't Miss James Fortune & FIYA Identity Release Party, at the Jazz and Jokes Lounge in Nashville, TN, Friday, January 13th with KD Bowe Hosting. The event is Free and Open to the Public.

It's the After Hour Choir Jump Off with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Pastor John P. Kee, Ricky Dillard, Darrel Petties and so many more.

Nashville, TN -- Once again Urban Soul Cafe Access Granted Kicks Off Stellar Award Weekend with a top dog Stellar lineup including Dorinda Clark Cole, Wess Morgan, Lowell Pye, LeJune Thompson, Earnest Pugh, Gerald Scott & Company, Damita Haddon, Kim, Burrell and a LONG list of others.

The Stellar Awards, the premier Gospel music event recognizing and honoring African-American artists, airs its 27th annual awards show. Find out when it will be airing in your city.

The 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards have announced an all-star lineup of Gospel music's finest performers, including Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, James Fortune & FIYA, Ricky Dillard & New G, Earnest Pugh, Richard Smallwood & Vision and William McDowell.

Don't miss the 3rd Annual Friday Night Live Pre-Stellar Late Night Extravaganza, January 13th with James Hall, Wess Morgan, LeJeune Thompson, San Franklin, Bubby Fan and the list goes on.

Register to vote, check your voter status or start the process of restoration of rights. The next Rollin' Rally stop is Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Tabernacle Baptist Church Community Life Center.

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