22nd Annual Stellar Award Nominations (2007)
The nominations for the 22nd Annual Stellar Awards were announced on October 17, 2006 in a press conference from Nashville, Tennessee.
 Central City Productions, under CEO/ Chairman Don Jackson, are heading to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on January 13, 2007, to celebrate Gospel music excellence. It's The 22nd Annual Stellar Awards!
Complete listings of official nominees in all categories are presented below.
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Artist of the Year
Kirk Franklin; Hero; Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
Donald Lawrence presents The Tri-City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Martha Munizzi; No Limits... Live; Integrity Gospel
Tye Tribbett & G.A.; Kingdom University presents Tye Tribbett & G.A., Victory LIVE!; Sony Gospel
Song of the Year (Songwriter; Song; Label)
Myron Butler; "Set Me Free"; EMI Gospel
Kirk Franklin, Patrice Rushen, C. Sims, S. Brown, F. Washington; "Looking For You"; Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
Isaiah D. Thomas; "I Will Bless The Lord"; GospoCentric
Mario Winans, CeCe Winans; "Pray";PureSprings Gospel
Choir of the Year
Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise; From The Heart; Alliant Music Group
Donald Lawrence presents The Tri-City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Malcolm Williams & Great Faith; Walking In My Destiny; Univocal
Youthful Praise featuring James Hairston; Live! The Praise... The Worship; Evidence Gospel
Producer of the Year
Kirk Franklin; Hero (Kirk Franklin); Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
Donald Lawrence; Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers-Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Fred Hammond; Better Than That (The Singletons); Verity
Mario Winans, Tommy Sims, Keith Thomas, Andy Shelby; Purified (CeCe Winans)
; PureSprings Gospel
Group Duo of the Year
Myron Butler & Levi; Set Me Free; EMI Gospel
Darrell McFadden & The Disciples; I've Got A Right; EMI Gospel
The Williams Brothers & Their Superstar Friends; Soul Link Live 3 - Man In The Mirror; Blackberry Records
Rev. Wesley Woods & The Hebrew Gospel Singers Live In Houston; GC Productions
New Artist of the Year
Myron Butler & Levi; Set Me Free; EMI Gospel
Euclid Gray; Father Guide Me; Malaco Records
Darrell Petties & Strength in Praise; Count It All Joy; EMI Gospel
Briana Scott; While I'm Here; Waterbrooke Music
Male Vocalist of the Year
Myron Butler; Set Me Free; EMI Gospel
Byron Cage; An Invitation To Worship; Gospo Centric
Israel Houghton; ALIVE in South Africa; Integrity Gospel
Tye Tribbett; Kingdom University presents Tye Tribbett & G.A., Victory — LIVE!;; Sony Gospel
Female Vocalist of the Year
Shirley Caesar; I Know The Truth; Shu-Bel Records
Dorinda Clark-Cole;Live From Houston - The Rose of Gospel; GospoCentric
Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard; This Is Me; EMI Gospel
CeCe Winans; Purified ; PureSprings Gospel
Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year
Myron Butler; Set Me Free; EMI Gospel
Lyric Sings; Brand New Day; Canvas Records
The Singletons; Better Than That; Verity
Virtue; Testimony; Darkchild Gospel
CD of the Year
Kirk Franklin; Hero; Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
Israel & New Breed; ALIVE in South Africa; Integrity Gospel
Donald Lawrence presents The Tri-City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Tye Tribbett & G.A.; Kingdom University presents Tye Tribbett & G.A., Victory LIVE!; Sony Gospel
Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
Keith Wonderboy Johnson & The Spiritual Voices; Just Being Me; Verity Records
Darrell Petties & Strength in Praise; Count It All Joy; EMI Gospel
The Legendary Craig Brothers; Live in Detroit; Majestic Records
The Williams Brothers & Their Superstar Friends; Soul Link Live 3 - Man In The Mirror; Blackberry Records
Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year
Myron Butler & Levi; Set Me Free; EMI Gospel
Darwin Hobbs; Worshipper; EMI Gospel
Tye Tribbett & G.A.; Kingdom University presents Tye Tribbett & G.A., Victory LIVE!; Sony Gospel
Israel Houghton; ALIVE in South Africa; Integrity Gospel
 Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year
Bishop Paul Morton; The Williams Brothers present Bishop Paul Morton - On Broken Pieces - A Hurricane Relief Project; Blackberry Records
Bishop Larry D. Trotter; Already Looking Bettah!; Tyscot
Melvin Williams; Soul Link Live 3 - Man in the Mirror ; Blackberry Records
Bishop G.E. Patterson; Bishop G.E. Patterson & Congregation - Singing the Old Time Way Volume 2; Podium Records
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year
Yolanda Adams; Day by Day; Atlantic
Martha Munizzi; No Limits... Live ; Integrity Gospel
Karen Clark Sheard; It's Not Over; Word
CeCe Winans; Purified ; PureSprings Gospel
Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year
Eddie Ruth Bradford; Saved By Grace; Juana Praise Records
Shirley Caesar; I Know The Truth ; Shu-Bel Records
Dorinda Clark-Cole; Live from Houston - The Rose of Gospel; GospoCentric
Mavis Staples; Uncloudy Days ; Light Records
Contemporary CD of the Year
Kirk Franklin; Hero; Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
Donald Lawrence presents The Tri-City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Israel Houghton & New Breed; ALIVE in South Africa; Integrity Gospel
Tye Tribbett & G.A.; Kingdom University presents Tye Tribbett & G.A., Victory LIVE!; Sony Gospel
Traditional CD of the Year
Dorinda Clark-Cole; Live from Houston - The Rose of Gospel; GospoCentric
New Life Community Choir featuring John. P. Kee; The Reunion ; Verity Records
The Williams Brothers & Their Superstar Friends; Soul Link Live 3 - Man In The Mirror; Blackberry Records
Bishop G.E. Patterson; Bishop G.E. Patterson & Congregation - Singing the Old Time Way Volume 2; Podium Records
Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year (Artist; Song; Label)
Israel & New Breed;
"Turn It Around"; Integrity Gospel
Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard; "This Is Me"; EMI Gospel
Tye Tribbett & G.A.; "Victory"; Sony Gospel
CeCe Winans; "He's Concerned";
PureSprings Gospel
Traditional Choir of the Year
Luther Barnes & Red Budd Gospel Choir; Somehow, Someway; AIR Gospel
New Life Community Choir featuring John. P. Kee; The Reunion ; Verity Records
Reed's Temple Choir; Now Is The Time ; New Haven Records
Hezekiah Walker & LFC; 20/85 - The Experience; Verity Records
Contemporary Choir of the Year
Myron Butler & Levi Set Me Free; EMI Gospel
Donald Lawrence presents The Tri-City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
New Direction; Send The Praise; GospoCentric
Youthful Praise featuring James Hairston; Live! The Praise... The Worship; Evidence Gospel
Instrumental CD of the Year
Ramsey Lewis; With One Voice; Narada Jazz
Kevin Burroughs Neeley; Fingers of Fire - Volume 1 ; MTF Records
Quiet Time Players; Sunday Morning Jams Vol. 2; Alliant Music Group
Kevin Turner; Him ; See Son Records / Marina Park Records
Special Event CD of the Year
DaCapo (Emmanuel O. Edili); Simply DaCapo II:II ; True Life Jazz
Donald Lawrence presents The Tri-City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Various; Future Leaders Outreach Network Presents... Pursue Your Dreams; R.O.U. Records
Various; Stellar Awards 21st Anniversary ; Light Records
Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year
Da' T.R.U.T.H.; The Faith ; Cross Movement Records
Lecrae; Real Talk ; Cross Movement Records
DaCapo (Emmanuel O. Edili); Simply DaCapo II:II ; True Life Jazz
Various; Future Leaders Outreach Network Presents... Pursue Your Dreams; R.O.U. Records
Children's Performance of the Year
Lil Rufus; Lil Rufus sings for the Holidays; Verity Records
The Bradby Girls; The Bradby Girls Present Restoration
Youth For Christ; The Struggle Is Over; Emtro Gospel
Various; Future Leaders Outreach Network Presents... Pursue Your Dreams; R.O.U. Records
Quartet of the Year
The Jackson Southernaires; Reality; Marxan
Darrell McFadden & The Disciples; I've Got A Right; EMI Gospel
The Williams Brothers & Their Superstar Friends; Soul Link Live 3 - Man In The Mirror; Blackberry Records
Keith Wonderboy Johnson & The Spiritual Voices; Just Being Me; Verity Records
Music Video of the Year (artist, song/CD title, label)
Kirk Franklin;
"Looking For You"/ Hero; Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
Donald Lawrence presents the Tri City Singers; Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Donnie McClurkin featuring Kirk Franklin; "Ooh Child" / WOW GOspel 2006; Verity Records
CeCe Winans; "Purified" Purified;
PureSprings Gospel
Recorded Music Package of the Year [art credit / album (artist) / label]
Denise Trotman (art direction and design); Ronald Cadiz (photography); An Invitation to Worship (Byron Cage); GospoCentric
Philpott Design (art direction and design); Jay Blakesberg (photography); Donald Lawrence presents the Tri City Singers - Finale: Act One; EMI Gospel
Courtney Walker (art direction and design); Mark Mann (photography); Hero (Kirk Franklin); Verity
Denise Trotman (art direction); Sean M. Kinney (design); Ronald Cadiz (photography); 28/85 The Experience (Hezekiah Walker & LFC); Verity
Praise and Worship CD of the Year
Juanita Bynum; A Piece of My Passion; Flow Records
Byron Cage; An Invitation to Worship; GospoCentric
Vicki Yohe; He's Been Faithful; PureSprings Gospel
Kevin Burroughs Neeley; Fingers of Fire - Volume 1 ; MTF Records
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