The 29th Annual Stellar Awards is
set to take place on January 18, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Hosted by Sherri
Shepherd and Rickey Smiley. The star studded
event will surely be one to remember. However before the winners are announced
there will be back to back parties, concerts and celebrations taking place
beginning Thursday, January 16.
Starting with the Annual Industry
Prayer Gathering, industry heavy hitters and music lovers will come together to
kick off the weekend with a focus on prayer. The rest of the week will also
include showcases, parties, after-parties and a few invitation-only events.
Below is a complete list of Stellar
Awards weekend activities after the cut...
Thursday, January 16
Annual Industry Prayer Gathering. 6
p.m. Join artists, industry executives and leaders in an intimate setting of
praise, worship and prayer. To RSVP or for more info: carlamwill@gmail.com or
dstewart@purespringsgospel.com. Born Again Church, 858 W. Trinity Lane,
Nashville, Tenn.
Club Yes Lord. 6 p.m. Hosted by DJ
Will and Crazy One. Features Rae Ellis, Fedel, Canon, Lejune Thompson, This’l
and more. $5 at the door. More info: www.yeslordradio.com/anniversary. 3rd
& Lindsey, 818 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN.
RTMG Celebrity Basketball Game. 6:15
p.m., doors open at 5:30. Cheneta Jones will perform the national anthem and
Livre’ will perform during halftime. Celebrity players include Brian Courtney
Wilson, Isaac Carree, James Fortune, Bishop Joseph Walker, Wardlaw Brothers and
more. For tickets: www.rtmgbasketballgame.com Triveca Nazaraene University, 333
Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN.
Urban Soul Cafe Access Granted:
Homecoming, The Blackout Edition. 6 p.m. Hosted by Myron Butler and Damita
Haddon. Event will honor Aaron Lindsey, Twinkie Clark and Vashawn Mitchell.
Hezekiah Walker will present the awards. Performers include Tasha Page
Lockhart, Anthony Brown, Tasha Cobbs, Jonathan Nelson, Lisa Knowles and the
Brown Sisters, Joshua Rodgers and more. Pre-show tickets $10, day of show $15.
For tickets and more info www.urbansoulcafe.com. Limelight Entertainment Venue,
201 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN.
Friday, January 17
iAM Radio Empowerment Breakfast
Revue Lounge Artist Showcase. 7:30 a.m. Hosted by Tracy Morgan, Arvetra Jones,
Jamila Joy, DJ Will Newbill and Sistah Peaches. Features Pastor Kevin Adams,
Bishop Jerry Maynard and Dr. Patrick Wooden, Sr. $30, includes buffet. For
tickets www.iamstoreonline.com Hotel Preston, 733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN.
Let’s Talk Gospel Presents Denim and
Diamonds.10 a.m. Hosted by Comedian Tim and Nikita B. Features Shawn Bigby,
Steve McCoy, Jamariean Moore, Paula Waters and more. For more info contact
LeShelle Crump @ 919-444-3483 or Gwen Atkins @ 832-647-2368 Crystal Fountain
Church, 1003 Russell Street, Nashville, TN. FREE
15th annual Trailblazers of Gospel
Music Awards Luncheon. 11 a.m. BMI will salute gospel leaders Richard Smallwood
and Daryl Coley. Gospel music’s premier songwriters, brightest stars and leading
industry executives will attend the invitation-only event. The Most Performed
Gospel Song of the Year will also be announced at the luncheon. Rocketown, 601
Fourth Avenue South, Nashville, TN. INVITATION ONLY
Prayzefest Gospel Network Presents
Artist Showcase and Review. 1 p.m. Hosted by Donald Malloy with CD release by
Countre’ Boi. Performers include Patricia Leigh, Socom, Kay Morris, Juan
Santiago and more. Tickets: $15. For information and tickets, visit
www.pgnetwork.com. Manna From Heaven, 3510 West Hamilton Ave., Nashville, TN
Urban Soul Cafe “Spoken Soul”. 1:30-
5:30 p.m. Artist will delight the audience with storytelling and poetry.
Features Tru Love, Marco the poet, Dre da Poet, Diallo, NishaSpeaks,
LyricForte, Karness Turner, Kezia the Poet, and GF Young. Music by Sean C.
Johnson, B Nor, Ethan Kent, Winston Stewart, and Minon. For tickets and more
info www.urbansoulcafe.com. The Cave, 600 9th Ave South, Nashville, TN.
Radio Showcase Reception. 4:30 p.m.
-7:30 p.m. Industry Professionals, radio program directors, DJs, media
executives. Guest host Cedric Bailey. There will be a live remote by Rejoice
Musical Soulfood. For info: 888-455-6454 ext. 103, ask for Dionna. Dave &
Busters, 540 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN.
Yes Lord Radio 2014 Anniversary
Showcase. 6 p.m.-midnight. Hosted by J Moss, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Ace Alexander,
Judith Christie McAllister, Willie Moore, Jr., Darius Paulk, Sistah Willa Ruth
Johnson and Chinnita “Chocolate’ Morris. There will be appearances by James
Fortune, Anita Wilson, Smokie Norful, Paul Porter and Stephen Hurd. Performers
include Larry Callahan & SOG, Rae Ellis, The Showers, Tasha Page Lockhart
and more. Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN.
The 33rd Blockbuster Anniversary of
Donnie, Darryl & the Joyboyz. Doors open at 6 p.m., showtime at 7 p.m.
Performers include Keesha Rainey, Doc Mckenzie and the Highlights, The Swanee
Trumpeteers and more. Melvin Williams of the Williams Brothers will make an
appearance. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit
East Side Gospel (615-500-7677), Total Gospel (615-474-5632) and Haddox
Pharmacy (615-329-3243). The Country Inn & Suites, 590 Donelson Pike,
Nashville, TN.
***Stellar Awards Preshow. 7 p.m.
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). 505 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN.
Bonnerfide Radio 2014 Anniversary
Party. 9 p.m. Hosted by The Playmakers and Charles Butler. Performers include
Anita Wilson, Lowell Pye, Jason Champion, Paula Champion, Marica Chisolm,
Fedel, and more. Tickets $20, $30 at the door, VIP $50. The Listening Room
Cafe, 217 2nd Ave. South, Nashville, TN.
Hezekiah Walker Choirfest. Doors
open at 10 p.m., event starts at 11 p.m. Choirs from around the country will
perform. Special guests include Vashawn Mitchell, James Fortune, John P. Kee
and JJ Hairston. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 7595 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville,
TN. FREE
Saturday, January 18
SisterFriendz Stellar Women of
Gospel Awards. 9-11 a.m. Celebrating outstanding female professionals in the
gospel music industry. Omni Nashville Hotel. More info: www.sistafriendz.com
INVITATION ONLY
**Stellar Gospel Radio Station and
Announcer Awards. 11 a.m. Hosted by the Tankards. Performers are Chanel
Haynes-Swarz, Jessica Reedy, Dewayne Woods, Wess Morgan, Uncle Reece and
Veronica Pertucci. Tickets $10 SAGMA Members, $15 General public. Purchase
tickets at www.tpac.org or by calling 615-782-4040. Tickets can also be
purchased at the box office on day of show. Tennessee Performing Arts Center
(TPAC). 505 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN.
**29th Annual Stellar Awards. 6 p.m.
Gospel’s biggest night will be hosted by The View’s Sherri Shepherd and
syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley. The live taping is open to the
public and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Ticket prices range from $55 – $200. Balcony seats are available for students
for $35. The show will air on the UP television network live on January 18, and
in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country
from January 18 through March 2, 2014. Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th
Ave N, Nashville, TN.
Canton Jones’ Birthday Bash and Mix
Bag Entertainment’s Coming Out Party. 7 p.m. Another Urban Soul Cafe event. The
party features Da’ Truth, Uncle Reece, Sean Simmonds, TWyse, Thi’sl, T’Juan
MAJORS, and more. For tickets and more info www.urbansoulcafe.com B.B. King’s
Blues Club & Grill, 143 Beale St, Memphis, TN.
Post-Stellar Praise Party. Hosted by
San Franklin Jackson and co-hosted by Lady Shante and Chris Bond. Features
Crystal Rucker, Lowell Pye, Kevin Gray, Blanch McCallister and more. 10 p.m. -1
a.m. Rocketown, 522 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN. More info:
TriplePEvent@aol.com
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