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22nd Annual Stellar Award WINNERS (2007)

The results of the 22nd Annual Stellar Awards were announced on January 13, 2007 from Nashville, Tennessee.

Hosted by Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett, the televised event was highlighted by several performances, including songs from Youthful Praise, Tye Tribbett, The Caravans, Kirk Franklin, Patti Labelle, Richard Smallwood and Vickie Winans.

Complete listings of the official nominees, with winners in yellow text, are presented below for all categories:

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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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