Photos

Jan 15, 2008 Esteemed music director Donald Lawrence guides each year of awe-inspiring BMI Trailblazer musical tributes. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 2008 Trailblazer honoree Pastor Marvin Winans arrives. Pictured are (l to r): BMI's Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, Pastor Marvin Winans and BMI's Wardell Malloy. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 BMI's Catherine Brewton welcomes gospel luminary Fred Hammond to the luncheon. View Photo

Jan 15, 2008 Pastor Marvin Winans grins with his new BMI Trailblazer award. View Photo

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