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Jan 13, 2012 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel honoree Kirk Franklin (center) is joined by Michelle Williams and Jessica Reedy at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Faith Evans arrives at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Donnie McClurkin at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Rance Allen and Isaac Carree deliver an inspiring performance in tribute to Kirk Franklin at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Marvin Sapp accepts his award for Most Performed Song, “The Best in Me,” at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held January 13 in Nashville. Pictured are Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing President Dale Mathews ; co-writer Aaron Lindsey; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; Marvin Sapp; BMI Vice President, Writer-Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton; BMI Director, Writer-Publisher Relations Byron… View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Isaac Carree Evans arrives at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Trin-I-Tee 5:7 arrive at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Fred Hammond arrives at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Israel Houghton hosts the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 13 in Nashville. View Photo

Jan 13, 2012 Lowell Pye performs at the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 13 in Nashville. View Photo