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Gospel Leader ‘Pop’ Winans Dies

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David 'Pop' Winans, patriarch of gospel’s leading family the Winans, died Wednesday, April 8 in Nashville. He was 74 years-old. A gifted vocalist and composer, Mr. Winans helped guide his family to the forefront of the gospel genre after initially forsaking his own musical career in order to support the ambitions of his auspiciously talented children. Winans took a series of jobs including taxi…


From News, posted 4.10.09

BMI Announces 2008 Trailblazers Honorees

Ceremony Will Salute Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Mighty Clouds of Joy and Pastor Marvin Winans BMI will honor gospel greats Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Mighty Clouds of Joy and Pastor Marvin Winans at its ninth Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. The ceremony will take place at Rocketown (401 6th Avenue South) in Nashville. The invitation-only celebration…


From News, posted 12.18.07

Fred Hammond

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Truly creative spirits rarely stand still and, indeed, in the past few years, Fred Hammond’s life has been a whirlwind of change. The acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer left his home in Detroit and settled in Dallas where he began work on his latest chart-topping album, Free to Worship, on Verity Records. “I wanted a sound that would come out of here that would say familiar, but fresh,” he says…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.31.07

Trailblazers Luncheon to Honor Gospel Greats Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond

BMI will honor gospel greats Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond at its 8th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. The ceremony will take place at Rocketown (401 6th Avenue South) in Nashville. Held in conjunction with and prior to the Stellar Awards, the invitation-only celebration will host gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives, as well…


From News, posted 12.15.06

BMI Stars Illuminate ‘Trailblazer’ and ‘Stellar’ Events

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its fourth annual "Trailblazers of Gospel Music" luncheon on January 10 at 103 West in Atlanta. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 18th Annual Stellar Awards, which took place the next day at the Atlanta Civic Center.


From News, posted 2.06.03

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

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At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…


From News, posted 6.12.01

BMI Gathers “Stellar” Gospel Group

BMI honored eight "trailblazers of gospel music" during a star-studded luncheon in Atlanta as part of the festivities surrounding the Stellar Awards. Those saluted at the January event, which was hosted by BMI's Thomas Cain and Catherine Brewton at Justin's, were gospel music greats Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Dr. Bobby Jones, Vicki Mack-Lataillade, Richard Smallwood, Albertina Walker, and BeBe &


From News, posted 2.09.00

BMI Gathers

BMI honored eight "trailblazers of gospel music" during a star-studded luncheon in Atlanta as part of the festivities surrounding the Stellar Awards. Those saluted at the event, which was hosted by BMI's Thomas Cain and Catherine Brewton at Justin's, were gospel music greats Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Dr. Bobby Jones, Vicki Mack-Lataillade, Richard Smallwood, Albertina Walker, and BeBe…


From News, posted 2.08.00

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