Kirk Franklin Snags Song of the Year, Tasha Cobbs Wins New Artist of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year, Hezekiah Walker Walks Away with Tradional Choir of the Year and Tye Tribbett Takes Home a Win for Male Vocalist of the Year Two-Hour Special Aired Live in Primetime on UP Television Network from Nashville's Municipal Auditorium and Runs in Syndication through March 2 NASHVILLE, TN (January 20, 2014) - On the biggest night in Gospel music Tamela Mann's star shined brightest at the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Awards where she was honored seven times during the show's live telecast at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Mann won "Artist of the Year," "Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year," "CD of the Year," "Traditional Female of the Year," "Traditional CD of the Year," "Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year" and "Praise & Worship CD of the Year." "I'm so grateful, I'm so excited," exclaimed Mann when asked about receiving seven Stellar Awards. "I thank God for the Stellar Awards for opening up this door for us," she added. Proving that Mann's massive hit "Take Me to the King" was truly the year's best record it also earned "Song of the Year" honors for its producer Kirk Franklin. In an intimate moment at a luncheon for the 29th Annual Stellar Awards, Franklin discussed his long history with Mann, a childhood friend since age 15, and what inspired their collaboration together on "King." Franklin, Mann and her now husband David, first attained music fame together as Kirk Franklin & The Family in the 90's. "I am very proud of Tamela and I am very proud to be a part of this record in a small way," said Franklin. He added, "she is wonderful and beautiful; to God be the glory for "Take Me to the King." Ten awards were handed out during the 2-hour live telecast in primetime on UP Television Network. As a part of the pre-show activities, 28 additional awards were announced during ceremonies held on Friday and Saturday. All Stellar winners are selected by online voters. Spirited and engaging, Sherri Shepherd ("The View") and Rickey Smiley ("Dish Nation") added just the right comedic flair to their job as hosts and Smiley treated the audience to a taste of his beloved church lady sketch, "Bernice Jenkins." This year's celebration began with Tye Tribbett hosting a live stream of the star-studded red carpet arrivals that featured Gospel greats, television, film and political luminaries. A Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) _________________________ BlackTree Media Production Subscribe to our channel goo.gl/lVN14 Log onto our stream at goo.gl/74Ama Follow us on twitter @BlackTreeTV

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