SILVER SPRING, MD (April 14, 2014)Β β Β In a press release, TV One announced today that the 22ndΒ Annual Trumpet Awards will air on Sunday, April 20, at 8pm ET.Β For over two decades, the highly anticipated awards ceremony has highlighted the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life in fields such as law, religion, politics, public service, sports and entertainment.
Co-hosted byΒ Laz AlonsoΒ andΒ Melissa De Sousa, the Trumpet Awards serve to inspire, educate, stimulate and enlighten. The broadcast will include performances byΒ Amber Riley, Melle Mel, Kurtis Blow, Kid Nβ Play, Chubb Rock, Stephanie Mills, Candice Glover, Carl Thomas, Jaheim, Joe, SWV, Lyfe Jennings, Billy Paul, Raheem DeVaughn, Donnie McClurkin,Β Smokie Norful and the Trumpet Awards Orchestra under the direction of James βBig Jimβ Wright.
An embeddable link to The Trumpet Awards promo may be viewed here:Β http://vimeo.com/90071703
This yearβs Trumpet Awards honorees include:
- Kenneth Gamble & Leon HuffΒ β Award-Winning Producers / Song Writers
- DeVon FranklinΒ –Β Senior Vice President, Columbia Tristar Pictures
- Alfre WoodardΒ – Academy Award nominated actress
- The honorableΒ Kamala HarrisΒ –Β Attorney General of California
- Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.Β – Harvard Law Professor
- The McKissackΒ Sisters– Co-Presidents, McKissack & McKissack
- Steve PembertonΒ – Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens
- Bronner Brothers FamilyΒ – Entrepreneurs
- William SistersΒ – Entrepreneurs
The Trumpet Awards are produced by Central City Productions; Don Jackson is the executive producer. Executive in charge of production for TV One is Craig Henry.