February 21, 2010

The 2010 BMI Trailblazers Awards

World premiere of the 2010 BMI Trailblazers Awards Tribute to Donnie McClurkin & Andraé Crouch will air on The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) @ 8:00 p.m. (EST). The special was recorded live during the 11th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon held Friday, January 15 in Nashville. Hosted by Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, the intimate ceremony served as a dynamic jump-start for the 2010 Stellar Awards weekend, honoring pioneers Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch. The GMC special features exclusive footage of the event’s all-star musical tributes to McClurkin and Crouch.

Byron Cage hosts the tribute to McClurkin, which features inspired live performances by gospel powerhouses including Latice Crawford, Micah Stampley, Pastor Marvin Winans, and Yolanda Adams, who is joined by McClurkin for a rousing rendition of “We Fall Down.” Adams then hosts the musical homage to Crouch. Spine-tingling performances are delivered by stars including Adams, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, TaTa Vega, Mary Mary, Pastor Marvin Winans, and Dorinda Clark Cole.

In addition to airing on Sunday, February 21 at 8 p.m. EST, the special will be rebroadcast on Sunday, February 21 at 10 p.m. EST and Monday, February 22 at 12:00 a.m. EST.

The Gospel Music Channel is available nationally on DIRECTV Channel 338 and via many local cable providers. To check the Gospel Music Channel’s availability in your area, please visit www.gospelmusicchannel.com/get-channel.