Photo of Brewton, Starks, McClurkin; Adams; & Del Bryant from press kit.
Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch Honored
Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch were honored Friday, January 15 at the 11th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville. The two gospel music pioneers were the guests of honor at the event hosted by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton with performances by an impressive Who's Who of gospel music legends.
The homage to Donnie McClurkin was hosted by Byron Cage and featured live performances by gospel greats including Latice Crawford, Micah Stampley, Marvin Winans, and Yolanda Adams. Adams was joined by McClurkin for a performance of “We Fall Down.” Adams also hosted the musical tribute to Andraé Crouch which featured performances by Christian artists including Adams, CeCe Winans, TaTa Vega, Mary Mary, Marvin Winans, and Dorinda Clark Cole, who joined Vega for the finale.
Derrick Starks Honored for Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year
Dorinda Clark Cole and Catherine Brewton also presented an award for Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year to Derrick Starks for his song “Take It Back,” the title track of Clark Cole’s latest album.
The Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon was recorded live, and will be broadcast as a special on the Gospel Music Channel later this year.
Related Story: After performing at the Trailblazers event, the energetic Mary Mary reportedly went almost straight into the studio with Kirk Franklin to record a benefit song for Haiti. Perhaps some of the other Trailblazers of Gospel Music luminaries joined them?
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