The 2022 Stellar Awards will take place in the month of July in Atlanta, Georgia; and the organizers are promising something special for this the 37th staging of the annual event. 

They have introduced two new categories: Praise & Worship Song Of The Year and Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel Song Of The Year. Both sub-genres have gotten increasingly popular and are now at a level that commands formal attention. That said however, the submission period which began on the 1st of February, ended on February 15th. 

The focus is now on the voting segment. SAGMA (Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy) members are now being invited to cast their vote via the awards’ official website. This opportunity is available from March 21st through April 4th, 2022.

Persons can apply for Stellar Academy membership before March 26th in order to qualify to vote.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STELLAR AWARDS OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Veteran gospel singer-songwriter LaShun Pace died on Monday, March 21, 2022. The Stellar Award winner and evangelist was apparently sick for many years, and eventually passed away of organ failure.

She became known while she was with the sibling singing group The Anointed Pace Sisters. LaShun Pace was 60 years old when she died.

Gospel recording artists Yael Hilton, Jabari Johnson and Randy Weston will be heading out on the road in April for the Risk Takers Tour. So far they have announced eight shows, with the first scheduled for Baton Rouge on the 19th.

When sharing information about the event on his social media platform Johnson wrote the following: “Because change nor reward happen without calculated risk!” Implying that the team is taking a risk in embarking on this project. Get all related information about the Risk Takers Tour here.

On Sunday, March 27, Fabian and Shavel Wright will present the 8th volume of ‘You Deserve It Worship Conference.’ It will be held at the First Assembly Of God – 5 Newleigh Road – in Mandeville, Jamaica.

There will be several guest artists; however, the main performers are Jodian Pantry and Orville Sutherland. Starting time is 5pm EST and admission is free.

All covid-19 protocols will be observed.

Kingdom Muzic Ministries will be having a Revival on March 25th at 1209 Minor Road in Kelso, Washington State. Famed hip-hop gospel artist Bryann Trejo is among the performers/speakers that will be making a presentation.

In addition to live music, attendees will also receive complimentary meals and beverages. Starting time is 7pm.

Like most other annual concerts and events that were postponed because of the pandemic, the Festival Of Praise Tour is back! It commenced on March 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp and Hezekiah Walker delivering their musical ministries to thousands.

All three men will remain on the road until May 1st, which is when the last show is to take place. Below are the dates and locations for the upcoming concerts.

March 18 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Performing Arts Center
March 19 Hammond, IN The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

March 20 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre
March 26 Bronx, NY Lehman College
March 31 Westbury, NY Westbury Theatre
April 1 Newark, NJ Symphony Hall
April 2 Washington, DC MGM National Harbor
April 3 Pittsburgh, PA UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
April 8 Houston, TX Arena Theatre
April 9 Belton, TX Bell Center
April 22 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Center
April 24 Grand Prairie, TX Texas Trust Arena
April 28 Petersburg, VA Multi Purpose Center
April 29 Norfolk, VA Chartway Arena
April 30 Fayetteville, NC Crown Coliseum
May 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Center

The Quartet Music Awards is the first and only Gospel Music Awards show in the United States that was created to honor industry professionals, writers, artists etc. in the gospel quartet genre.

The inaugural staging will take place on Saturday, June 18 at the Center Stage Theater – 1374 W. Peachtree Street – in Atlanta, Georgia. Members of the public are being encouraged to cast their vote now as voting will close on April 1st.