On Saturday, January 19, ASCAPs Rhythm & Soul team presented the 3rd Annual “Morning Glory’ Breakfast Reception for this year’s Stellar Award Nominees. The 28th Stellar Awards is an annual event, honoring Gospel Music artists, writers and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music industry. The 3rd Annual ASCAP breakfast reception honored this year’s Stellar Award nominated artists.
Hosted by Pastor Taffi Dollar of World Changers Church International, the annual event honored the legendary singer, songwriter and minister Andrae Crouch who received the 2013 ASCAP Gospel ICON Award as well as an impromptu all-star tribute to him, led by The Williams Brothers and other ASCAP honorees. The reception also featured a performance by Verity Recording Artist and Stellar Award nominee Jason Nelson.
Highlights from the event include appearances by award winning singer/songwriters such as gospel stars such as James Fortune, The Williams Brothers, William McDowell, Maurette Brown Clark, Flame, Lamonte Harris (of Gospel Group G.I.) and Rick Robinson who all were honored for their Stellar Award nominations.