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Walking away with the most awards this year is Erica Campbell & the “Help” project, followed by Ricky Dillard & New G’s “Amazing” CD. During the pre-show on last Saturday night in Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena, Campbell, who was nominated for 10, won 4 Stellars in the following categories: Contemporary Female of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, CD of the Year, Urban/Inspirational single / performance. The eOne/My Block recording artist received the honors for work on her first solo release, “Help,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard Gospel chart. Campbell also won a Grammy earlier this year. Her husband/producer Warryn Campbell also won the Stellar Award for Producer of the Year and Praise, and Worship CD of the Year belonged to William McDowell.
Here is a summary of what happened and the winners at the Stellars on this past weekend:
Music Video of the Year Matthew Cherry “Say Yes” by Michelle Williams f/ Destiny's Child
Traditional Choir of the Year Ricky Dillard & New G
Traditional Group/Duo of the Year The Brown Singers
Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Smokie Norful
Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year Donnie McClurkin
Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year Beverly Crawford
Traditional CD of the Year Ricky Dillard and New G
Group/Duo of the Year The Walls Group
Special Event CD of the Year David and Tamela Mann
Rap/Hip Hop CD of the Year Lecrae
Best Recorded Packaging Derek Blanks for Erica Campbell’s “Help”
Best Youth Project of the Year Kendra Smith
Best Quartet of the Year The Brown Sisters
Some artists led the pack with numerous nominations. Here is a summary of 2015 Stellar Awards Top Nominees:
-Erica Campbell — 10 Total Nominations
-Ricky Dillard — 10 Total Nominations
-The Walls Group — 8 Total Nominations
-Deitrick Haddon’s LXW — 7 Total Nominations
-Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir — 6 Total Nominations
-Smokie Norful — 4 Total Nominations
-Michelle Williams– 4 Total Nominations
-Tasha Page-Lockhart — 4 Total Nominations
The show is scheduled to air on Easter Sunday, April 5th on TV One; go to tvone.tv to see where TV One is in your area. Also, check your local listings and the TheStellarAwards.com for airtimes.
Congratulations to all of this year's winners!
