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Celebrating Gospel Music Ministry: Travis Greene, Tamela
Mann win big at 32nd annual Stellar Awards
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Article By EEW Magazine Gospel News
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Posted March 28, 2017
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David Mann stands with his wife Tamela Mann as she accepts an award at the 32nd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the
Orleans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty)
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Gospel artists with true hearts for ministry don't sing to win awards, but to give God glory. And
yet, there are dedicated platforms to celebrate their musical gifts that greatly benefit the body of
Christ and the world.
This year, it seems the spotlight shined most brightly upon Travis Greene and Tamela Mann,
who have touched the masses worldwide.
Each of the singers won big at the 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards for their chart-
topping projects The Hill and One Way respectively.
Greene, 33, collected the most awards this year with 7 wins, including the top song, CD, and
male artist categories: Song of the Year ("Made A Way"), Male Vocalist of the Year, CD of the
Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, Recorded Music
Packaging of the Year (Art Dir: Annie Stoll), and Praise and Worship CD of the Year.
Mann, was right behind him with 6 wins.
“Thankful. Thankful. Thankful. Family, thank YOU!” Greene wrote on Instagram, expressing
gratitude for the wins. “This wouldn’t be possible without your love and support—celebrate with
me!” he added.
Empowering Everyday Women Ministries indeed celebrates with Greene as well as each winner
that has dedicated their ministry to uplifting others with the message of the gospel.
Here is a full list of winners from the 32nd annual Stellar Awards for gospel music. The event and
ceremony was held in Las Vegas Saturday.
Category #1: Artist Of The Year
Tamela Mann, One Way, Tilly Mann
Category #2: Song Of The Year
Made A Way, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
Category #3: Male Vocalist Of The Year
Travis Greene, The Hill, RCA Inspiration
Category #4: Albertina Walker Female Vocalist Of The Year
Tamela Mann, One Way, Tilly Mann
Category #5: Group/Duo Of The Year
Myron Butler & Levi, On Purpose, Motown Gospel
Category #6: New Artist Of The Year
Bri (Briana Babineaux), Keys To My Heart, Marquis Boone/Tyscot Records
Category #7: CD Of The Year
The Hill, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
Category #8: Choir Of The Year
Hezekiah Walker, Azusa The Next Generation 2: Better, Azusa, Inc./Eone Music
Category #9: Producer Of The Year
Myron Butler, Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin, Timberland, Eric Dawkins, King Logan, Shaun Martin
& David Mann, One Way (Tamela Mann), Tilly Mann
Category #10: Contemporary Group/Duo Of The Year
Myron Butler & Levi, On Purpose, Motown Gospel
Category #12: Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year
Travis Greene, The Hill, RCA Inspiration
Category #13: Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year
- Donnie Mcclurkin, The Journey (Live), RCA Inspiration
Category #14: Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year
Bri (Briana Babineaux), Keys To My Heart, Marquis Boone/Tyscot Records
Category #15: Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year
Tamela Mann, One Way, Tilly Mann
Category #16: Contemporary CD Of The Year
The Hill, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
Category #17: Traditional CD Of The Year
One Way, Tamela Mann, Tilly Mann
Category #18: Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance Of The Year
“God Provides” - One Way, Tamela Mann, Tilly Mann
Category #19: Music Video Of The Year
“Wanna Be Happy” - Losing My Religion (Kirk Franklin), Rock Jacobs, Fo Yo Soul/RCA
Records
Category #20: Traditional Choir Of The Year
Chicago Mass Choir, We Give You Praise, New Haven Records
Category #21: Contemporary Choir Of The Year
Hezekiah Walker, Azusa The Next Generation 2: Better, Azusa, Inc./Eone Music
Category #23: Special Event CD Of The Year
Wow Gospel 2016, Various Artists, RCA Inspiration
Category #24: Rap Hip Hop Gospel CD Of The Year
I Am Justice, Canton Jones, Cajo International
Category #25: Youth Project Of The Year
Joshua's Troop, It's My Time, New Haven Records
Category #26: Quartet Of The Year
Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, Timeless Music Movement, Volume 1, Wonderspirit Productions
Records
Category #27: Recorded Music Packaging Of The Year
Annie Stoll, The Hill (Travis Greene), RCA Inspiration
Category #28: Praise And Worship Cd Of The Year
The Hill, Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award
Spencer Taylor, The Highway QC's
Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legend Award
Rev. Clay Evans
Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award
Harvey Watkins, Jr., The Canton Spirituals
Gospel Radio Of The Year Winners
- Major Market Of The Year: WIGO - AM 1570, Atlanta, Ga, Larry Young
- Large Market Of The Year: WOKB 1680am, Orlando, Shanti Persaud
- Medium Market Of The Year: Praise 104.7 FM WPZZ 104.7, Richmond, Reginald Baker
- Small Market Of The Year: WIMG 1300 AM, Trenton, Ed Long
- Internet Station Of The Year: Soar Radio, Soarradio.Com, Justin Francis
Gospel Announcer Of The Year
Michael Chandler, WFMI - Rejoice Musical Soul Food
The 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award airs April 9 at 6 p.m. ET on TV One.
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