So Beyoncé also sampled from gospel hits such as “Center Of Thy Will” by The Clark Sisters for her song “Church Girl.” I don’t like it.,Not because of the lyrics which are explicit, by the way, to me. But because it’s not all that good to me. Remember from my bio, I wrote that I “don’t mind backin’ that thang up to old school rap” and that I “embrace the reverent and the irreverent” so I’m not above jamming to a song that wouldn’t be sung in the house of God. But whether in the house of God or outside of the house of God, the song has to be at least good to me…But before the BeyHive comes for me, as a fellow twin mom, much of what she has done professionally and even personally has proven to be inspirational for me, but that doesn’t mean that I have to like every single Beyoncé song… But I digress…Bishop Patrick Wooten has plenty more to say about “Church Girl.” See below…
On the other hand, The Clark Sisters don’t mind the sample at all…See their statements below…
This is what Twinkie Clark said when the song first came out…but Dorinda Clark-Cole even more recently doubled down on the unbothered stance of The Clark Sisters…See her statement below…
If you’re gonna offend the church, at least let the song be so powerful that you have to reckon with the message…Madonna got that right with “Like a Prayer” back in the day…See below…
In my third gospel music post of the day, gospel artist Keyondra Lockett will be paying tribute to the Jody Watley at the end of the month, according to Eurweb.com! Read below…
Music royalty gospel singer Keyondra Lockett is confirmed to perform a special musical tribute honoring iconic superstar/singer/songwriter Jody Watley, a Grammy-winning pioneer in music, video, fashion and style at the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Gala on August 27th in Washington, D.C.
“I am excited to have been selected to perform a special tribute to the one and only Ms. Jody Watley. She is beautiful, classy, and a legend known all around the world,” says Lockett. “This will be one of those incredible and memorable moments for me to cherish for a lifetime.”
Additionally, with all of the Kim Burrell backlash, Keyondra Lockett is loving on her instead…See below…I’m glad Kim Burrell is using her voice for positivity at the moment and hopefully, she will continue to do so…
Hosted by Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this Year’s Celebration Promises to Inspire Audiences Across the Globe with Uplifting Performances from a Variety of New and Emerging Gospel Artists...
Hello World,
The highly anticipated Gospel event of the year, the 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is set to air tonight at 8 pm ET / PT, on BET and BET Her. Hosted by recording artists Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this year’s celebration promises to inspire audiences across the globe with uplifting performances from a variety of new and emerging Gospel artists, as well as standard bearers in the industry. This year’s ceremony will also be syndicated in various local markets across the country between August 13 and September 11, 2022. A full list of stations can be found at www.thestellarawards.com.
The Stellar Awards, which taped live on July 16th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, will feature many spirited moments that celebrate Gospel music while also spreading the good news. Among them: Marvin Sapp, Koryn Hawthorne, and Brian Courtney Wilson will come together to deliver a powerful tribute to Aaron Lindsey, who will be honored with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award presented by Aflac.
Ricky Dillard, who will receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Toyota, will also deliver renditions of “Every Knee Shall Bow,” “There Is No Way,” “More Abundantly,” “Glad To Be In The Service,” and “All Of My Help.”
Tye Tribbett will bring the energy with an electrifying offering of “Get Up,” James Fortune will minister in song with a medley of “I Am” and “Never Let Me Down,” and Wande will join forces with Jor’Dan Armstrong and Erica Campbell to perform “They Didn’t Know” and “Call.”
Additionally, Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin, Le’Andria Johnson, Melvin Crispell III, and Zacardi Cortez will perform “Bless Me,” and will be joined by the Prairie View A&M University Drumline. Doe will perform “Brighter” and “When I Pray,” Rudy Currence and Chrisette Michele will deliver a duet of “No Greater Love,” and Jason Nelson will lift his voice to the sounds of “Residue.”
Travis Greene, Darrel Walls, and Kelontae Gavin will perform “Dependable”, and Travis introduces his new group Forward City with a performance of “Tent Revival.” AT&T Dream in Black Emerging Artists such as Aaron Cole, Erica Mason, and Lamont Sanders will also be spotlighted as up-and coming gospel talent.
The 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is proud to be presented this year by AT&T Dream in Black. This year’s sponsors also include Procter & Gamble (P&G), Walmart, State Farm, Toyota, McDonald’s – Black & Positively Golden, and Aflac. The 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is also proud to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For additional updates, follow The Stellar Awards on social media — @thestellars on Instagram and Twitter, and Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Facebook — and check out the Stellar Awards website. The hashtag for the show is #StellarAwards.
37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award Winners
CATEGORY #1
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group
LeAndria Johnson
CATEGORY #2
SONG OF THE YEAR
– Jireh (Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine); Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick & Chris Brown; TRIBL Records
CATEGORY #3
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group
CATEGORY #4
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group
CATEGORY #5
DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
– Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
CATEGORY #6
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– E. Dewey Smith; God Period; Pebble Street Records
CATEGORY #7
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; – Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group
Kirk and Tammy Franklin
CATEGORY #8
CHOIR OF THE YEAR
– Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel
CATEGORY #9
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
– CeCe Winans, Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, Greg Ham, Derek Spirk & Chaz Corzine; Believe For It; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
CATEGORY #10
CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
– Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
Travis Greene
CATEGORY #11
TRADITIONAL DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
– Category Omitted
CATEGORY #12
CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/Rock
City Media Group
CATEGORY #13
TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel
Tamela and David Mann
CATEGORY #14
CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group
CATEGORY #15
TRADITIONAL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Martha Munizzi; Best Days; Epic Music
CATEGORY #16
CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; – Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group
Kelontae Gavin.
CATEGORY #17
TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The N.O.W. Experience; Kelontae Gavin; RCA Inspiration
CATEGORY #18
URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
– Amazing; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group
CATEGORY #19
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
– Help Me; David Mann Jr.; Tillymann Music Group
CATEGORY #20
TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
– Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel
CATEGORY #21
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR
– Category Omitted
CATEGORY #22
INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– The Good News (Instrumental); Charles Butler & Trinity; Impact One Music / Red Alliance Media / Fair Trade Services
CATEGORY #23
SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
CATEGORY #24
RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– No Church In A While; 1K Phew & Lecrae; Reach Records
CATEGORY #25
YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
– Janessa Smith; Finish This Race; Inspired Recording
CATEGORY #26
QUARTET OF THE YEAR
– The Brown Boyz; The Reintroduction; SIX19 Music
CATEGORY #27
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
– Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Tyler Simien; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
CATEGORY #28
PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
CATEGORY #29
PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
– Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
CATEGORY #30
RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
– Redeemed ft. Mali Music; Amethyst; Independent
JAMES CLEVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
– Ricky Dillard
ARETHA FRANKLIN ICON AWARD
– Aaron Lindsey
AMBASSADOR DR. BOBBY JONES LEGENDS AWARD
– Candi Staton
STELLAR HONORS HALL OF FAME
– Conference of National Black Churches
Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman
Senior Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, African Methodist Episcopal Church o Senior Bishop Kenneth Monroe, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church o Senior Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick, III, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church o Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle John Drew Sheard, Church of God in Christ o Dr. Jerry Young, President, National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.
Dr. David Peoples, President, Progressive National Baptist Convention – Rev. Anthony Evans, President, National Black Church Initiative
