2015 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Makes Its Las Vegas Debut at Orleans Arena on March 27-28
The first and oldest televised awards show honoring gospel music artists, The Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is heading to Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 28 with additional events held on Friday, March 27.
The annual Stellar Awards recognizes the accomplishments of gospel music icons and individuals instrumental in advocating for gospel music. This year’s show will be co-hosted by gospel singer Tamela Mann, comedian Rickey Smiley and comedian David Mann.
WEtv personality Erica Campbell, Ricky Dillard and New G share the top spot as the most-nominated artists with ten nominations each. In her first solo project effort, Mary Mary’s Campbell earns ten nominations for “Help,” including “Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” “Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year,” “CD of the Year,” “Contemporary Female vocalist of the Year,” “Contemporary CD of the Year” and “Urban /Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year.”
Ricky Dillard and New G’s “Amazing” also received ten nominations, including “Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” “Male Vocalist of the Year,” “CD of the Year” and “Producer of the Year.”
Another artist to receive multiple nominations is The Walls Group, with eight nominations. Gospel music luminary Kirk Franklin goes head-to-head against himself in the “Producer of the Year” category for the projects of both his protégés, Tasha Page-Lockhart and The Walls Group. Gospel chart-topper and reality television star and producer Deitrick Haddon earned seven nominations for his project Deitrick Haddon’s LXW, including “Male Vocalist of the Year,” “Choir of the Year,” “Contemporary CD of the Year,” and “Urban /Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year.” Other artists earning multiple nominations include Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir, Smokie Norful and Michelle Williams.
Hailed as “gospel music’s biggest night,” this year’s show features live performances by The Walls Group, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Mali Music, Deitrick Haddon’s LXW and Beverly Crawford, among others.
Prior to the Stellar Awards taping, The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show will be held on Friday, March 27, beginning at 7 p.m. to announce winners of the non-televised awards categories. Additionally, The Stellar Awards Gospel Radio Awards & Showcase will be held the morning of Saturday, March 28, beginning at 11 a.m. to honor the top radio stations serving urban Gospel music audiences
Showtime for the evening is 7 p.m. Tickets to attend the taping as well as ancillary events are available ranging from $50-$200, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777, or by visiting www.orleansarena.com.
About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility located just west of the Las Vegas Strip, is one of the nation’s leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities and the 2014 recipient of the Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. In addition, the Orleans Arena is one of only a handful of arenas in the United States to achieve LEED Gold Certification and is part of the largest company in Nevada to achieve SHARP Certification for commitments to safe venue operations. According to Venues Today magazine, the Orleans Arena, which hosts more than 200 events each year, consistently ranks in the Top 10 for ticket sales in the United States and internationally among venues of similar size. These events include nationally touring concerts, NCAA basketball conference tournaments, family shows, motorsports and other unique events. For more information, call 702-365-7469 or visit www.OrleansArena.com. Stay connected to the Orleans Arena on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleansarena) and on Twitter (@orleansarena). Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.
