When it comes to talent, San Diegoβs gospel music community tops the list.
On Saturday, May 17 among the whoβs who in music and the arts came out full force and in style, to celebrate Americaβs finest cityβs diversely gifted and talented gospel artist.
The prestigious red carpet event was held at Bayview Baptist Church. Among those in attendance included a long list of artists in local music direction, liturgical dance, promoters and pastors.
Established in 2012, the award show has been branded as San Diego County’s βGrammy Awards.β Β In its second year, the event is held in recognition for artists and, musicians representing traditional and non traditional gospel music who have maintained a level of notoriety in their community, their genre of music and their profession.Β
The shows founder San Diego resident EddieΒ Baltrip, serves as producer alongside his brotherΒ Cedric both who are singers in the mass choir, Voices of Fulfillment. The spirit filled eventΒ was created forΒ the county of San Diego to appreciate and celebrate those who have made contributions to performing arts.
Winners ofΒ the 2014 San Diego Prestige Awards include:Β
Church Choir of the Year (South County)Β Grace Covenant
Church Choir of the Year (North County)Β New Vision International
Liturgical Dance Solo Act of Year,Β Tequilla Miller
Liturgical Dance Group of the Year,Β Junk Yard Dancers
Event of the Year,Β Blood Concert
Instrumentalist of the Year,Β Corey Parrish
Choir Director of the Year,Β Brittaney McCalester
Pastor of the Year (South County)Β Bishop Willie Brooks
Pastor of the Year (North County)Β Pastor John Wells
Best CD of the Year,Β Β Tinika Wyatt (Believe)
Most Influential Person in the Community,Β Pastor William Benson
Minister of Music of the Year,Β David Dredden
Praise and Worship Leader of the Year,Β Brittany Cooper
Artist of the Year,Β Donte McFarland
Female Vocalist of the Year,Β Sheila Mosley
Male Vocalist of the Year,Β Adisa Browning
Music Director of the Year,Β Chris “Blakk” Daniels
Promoter of the Year,Β Robert Earl Dean
Quartet of the Year,Β Β Men 4 Christ
Producer of the Year,Β Noah Williams
Group/Duo of the Year,Β Adisa & Bre Browning
Gospel Hip Hop RapΒ Artist of the Year,Β Donte McFarland
Master of Ceremony of the Year,Β MotherΒ Gloria Lynch
Check out a few red carpet highlights below:
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I would like to be a contestant next year