Photos

Jan 15, 2008 Marvin "Coconut" Winans, Jr. gives a stirring performance in tribute to his father, Pastor Marvin Winans. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 Anthony Hamilton (left) and Tommy Simms (right) perform "Question Is" in tribute to Pastor Marvin Winans. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 Vanessa Bell Armstrong (center) pauses for a photo with fans Dave Hollister (left) and J. Moss (right). View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 New BMI Trailblazer Vanessa Bell Armstrong treats the audience to an impromptu performance. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 2008 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel honorees Mighty Clouds of Joy generated a flurry of excitement upon their arrival. Pictured are (l to r): Mighty Clouds of Joy members Ron Staples, Michael Cook and Joe Ligon, BMI's Catherine Brewton, Mighty Clouds of Joy members Richard Wallace and John Valentine, with BMI's Wardell Malloy. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 Kelly Price performs "Nobody but Jesus" in tribute to Vanessa Bell Armstrong. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 J. Moss performs Vanessa Bell Armstrong's "Look Beyond My Faults." View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 Dave Hollister kicks off the tribute to Vanessa Bell Armstrong, performing "Peace Be Still." View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 Co-host Dorinda Clark Cole carries the audience through the presentations and performances. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 The Mighty Clouds of Joy pose with their new Trailblazer trophies. Pictured are (l to r): Mighty Clouds of Joy members Michael Cook, Joe Ligon, Richard Wallace, Ron Staples and John Valentine. View Photo