https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153887536897554&set=a.477166027553.260333.508007553&type=3&theater A recent murder in West Nashville, Tennessee still has police trying to figure out what lead to the brutal homicide. 24-year-old Deon Brown‘s body was found at the Western Express trucking facility on Centennial Place at around 6:20 a.m. Monday. According to reports, Brown was dressed as a woman and was not carrying any […]

Via: Elev8.com Every year during Stellar Awards weekend, it’s always a well-kept secret of who will perform which musical tributes for the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon. Of course, we already knew who’d be honored – Pastor Shirley Caesar and Commissioned, but taking a wild guess to find out who’s singing for each one is […]

Via: Elev8.com Every blue moon there comes along a voice, an energy that parallels no other in the gospel music industry. Sometimes we’re prepared for it and other times we are not. This year’s 2011 Stellar Awards was knowingly and expectantly filled with live performances and special guest appearances from artists gaining momentum on the […]

Via: Elev8.com Gospel has gone galactic with the exciting new project from urban/contemporary worship singer and songwriter Deitrick Haddon. That’s right! You heard it correct the first time – Deitrick invites the saints to live above the norm and have some good ol’ fashioned Church on the Moon, his newest musical offering expected to hit […]

Via: Elev8.com Everyone wants to know what takes place behind the scenes and backstage every year as the Stellar Awards gets underway. Just know there’s lots of lights, cameras and tons of action. The 26th Annual Stellar Awards took place in the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN just this past weekend and as […]

Commissioned, photo by Thea Washington Gospel’s greats were in Nashville last weekend for the filming of The Stellar Awards. Baltimore’s Spirit 1400AM would like to give our very special Stellar Correspondent Thea Washington, of Habakkuk Music Inc.,  a HUGE thank you for sharing her photos with us.

Via: Elev8.com Blending contemporary vocals over traditional gospel elements, Isaac Simpson & DP (Divine Providence) show the Urban Soul Cafe’s “Access Granted 2011” supporters how to praise. Follow Isaac Simpson & Divine Providence on Twitter – @IsaacSimpsonDP. To learn more about this artist, visit IsaacSimpson.com. Check out official updates, exclusive coverage, live performance clips and […]

Via: Elev8.com Gospel music’s unsigned hype showed up and showed out this year during the 2011 Stellar Awards pre-show events. Check out the latest and greatest voices you haven’t heard of just yet – urban worship artist Vadia and new praise sensation Myesha Chaney. These two young ladies brought their unique sounds to the live […]

Via: Elev8.com As thousands of gospel music industry fans, supporters, artists, execs and more descend upon Nashville, TN, the city is officially buzzing with celebratory energy, exclusive pre-show events and a spirit of great expectations for the 26th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Day number one began with a few groups of exciting gatherings including […]

VOTE NOW! It’s almost time to really get excited for this year’s upcoming Stellar Gospel Music Awards – the biggest and most beloved gathering of gospel’s greatest talent old and new. But the good news doesn’t end there. The GMC will also premiere “The Stellars Tribute to the Holidays” coming in November and launches the […]