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20 Years Of Stellar Gospel Music Was
Celebrated With Gospel Stars From The Past And Present
“ We've Come This Far By Faith ”
Big Winner Tonex Sweeps Awards in all Six Nominated Categories Including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year
 Houston, TX – The “20th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards” was a night to remember with special tributes, emotional performances and memorable moments that paid tribute to the gospel music industries' finest. Gospel sensation Yolanda Adams , along with Donnie McClurkin and Tonex shared co-hosting duties and welcomed presenters including the legendary Roberta Flack, contemporary artist Lalah Hathaway, Mom & Pop Winans, Shirley Caesar , Mary Mary , T.D. Jakes, radio mogul Tom Joyner and actors Kimberly Elise, Shemar Moore of CBS's “The Young and the Restless” and Dule Hill of NBC's “West Wing.”
The evening sparkled with an arousing opening performance by Israel and New Breed. The capacity audience also witnessed an once-in-a-lifetime performance by the legendary Hawkins Family, (Tramaine, Walter, Lynette and Edwin Hawkins) that paid tribute to gospel icon Richard Smallwood. Smallwood received the James Cleveland Award for the major impact in the development and advancement of gospel music.
 One of the most touching moments of the evening was Mary Mary presenting a teary eyed Donnie McClurkin with the Trailblazer Award which recognized his unique talent as a performer, writer and producer and role model for young people. Another highlight of the evening was when Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, Dorothy Norwood and Albertina Walker formerly known as The Caravans, sang a few bars of one of their classic songs as part of the Male Vocalist of the Year award presentation.
Dr. Bobby Jones was presented with the Stellar Legends Award for his enormous contributions to the gospel music industry and dedication in bringing the gospel music community together. The evening became praise party central with hand clapping, soul-stirring performances by “American Idol” Ruben Studdard, Tye Tribbett & GA, Fred Hammond, CeCe Winans & Marvin Sapp and Rickey Dillard & New G.
 Tonex swept the awards by taking home six Stellar Awards. Bishop Paul S. Morton and gospel veterans The Williams Brothers tied at three golden-flamed statues. Cece Winans and Israel Houghton both received two awards and Martha Munizzi received New Artist of the Year honors.
This year's bronze anniversary celebration concluded with a high-energy, foot-stomping finale by Kirk Franklin and God's Property . They were joined by the Texas Southern University “ Ocean of Soul ” Marching Band plus steppers and signers who performed a rousing medley of “Melodies from Heaven/Why I Sing/Lean On Me/Stomp.”
The “20th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards” airs in national syndication over broadcast and cable television from January 22 to February 20, 2005. Please check local listings for dates and times.
We've Come This Far By Faith…Celebrating 20 Years of Gospel At Its Best!
Artist of the Year
Tonex & The Peculiar People
Out the Box
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Song of the Year
Make Me Over
A.C. Williams
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Male Vocalist of the Year
Israel Houghton
Live From Another Level
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Female Vocalist of the Year
CeCe Winans
Throne Room
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Group/Duo of the Year
The Williams Brothers
Still Here
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New Artist of the Year
Martha Munizzi
The Best Is Yet to Come
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Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
The Williams Brothers
Still Here
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Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year
Tonex
Out the Box
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Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year
Bishop Paul S. Morton
Let It Rain
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Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year
CeCe Winans
Throne Room
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Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year
Dottie Peoples
The Water I Give
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Contemporary CD of the Year
Out the Box
Tonex & The Peculiar People
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Traditional CD of the Year
It's Your Time
Luther Barnes & the Sunset Jubilaries
Urban/Inspirational CD of the Year
Out the Box
Tonex & the Peculiar People
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Music Video of the Year
Let It Rain
Bishop Paul S. Morton
Urban/Inspirational CD of the Year
Out the Box
Tonex & the Peculiar People
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Contemporary Choir of the Year
The Born Again Church Choir
CeCe Winans Presents: The Born Again Church Choir
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Special Event CD of the Year
WOW 2004
Various Artists
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Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year
Out the Box (Thank Q)
Tonex & the Peculiar People
Quartet of the Year
The Williams Brothers
Still Here
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