Artist Of The Year – Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, Souled Out (Verity)

Song Of The Year – "God In Me" by Mary Mary, The Sound (Columbia)

Male Vocalist Of The Year – Smokie Norful, Smokie Norful Live (EMI Gospel)

Female Vocalist Of The Year – Vickie Winans, How I Got Over (Destiny Joy)

Group/Duo Of The Year – Mary Mary, The Sound (Columbia)

New Artist Of The Year – Crystal Aikin, Crystal Aikin (Verity)

CD Of The Year – Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, Souled Out (Verity)

Choir Of The Year – Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, Souled Out (Verity)

Producer Of The Year – Donald Lawrence & Daniel Weatherspoon, The Law Of Confession Pt. 1 (Quietwater/Verity)

Contemporary Group/Duo Of The Year – Mary Mary, The Sound (Columbia)

Traditional Group/Duo Of The Year – Lee Williams & The Spiritual QCs, Fall On Me (MCG)

Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year – Smokie Norful, Smokie Norful Live (EMI Gospel)

Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year – Crystal Aikin, Crystal Aikin (Verity)

Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year – Donnie McClurkin, We All Are One (Verity)

Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year – Dottie Peoples, Do It! (DP Muzik Group)

Contemporary CD Of The Year – Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, Souled Out (Verity)

Traditional CD Of The Year – Shari Addison, Shari Addison (Verity)

Urban/Inspirational Single Of The Year – "God In Me" by Mary Mary, The Sound (Columbia)

Music Video Of The Year – "How I Got Over" by Vickie Winans, How I Got Over (Destiny Joy)

Contemporary Choir Of The Year – Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, Souled Out (Verity)

Traditional Choir Of The Year – Bishop Paul S. Morton & The FGBCF Mass Choir, Cry Your Last Year (Light)

Special Event CD Of The Year – The Clark Sisters, J. Moss & Kierra Sheard, Silky Soul Music – A Tribute To Maze (Barantera Music Group)

Instrumental CD Of The Year – Ben Tankard, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Verity)

Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD Of The Year – Da’ T.R.U.T.H., The Big Picture (Cross Movement)

Children’s Performance Of The Year – Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & Oxon Hill High School Choir, Amazing (Yrome)

Quartet Of The Year – Lee Williams & The Spiritual QCs, Fall On Me (MCG)

Praise & Worship CD Of The Year – Stephen Hurd, Times Of Refreshing (Integrity)

Recorded Music Package Of The Year – Denise Trotman for Donald Lawrence’s The Law Of Confession Pt. 1 (Quietwater/Verity)

Stellar Radio Awards:

Internet Radio | http://www.ishoutforjoy.com
Small Market | WEUP 1700 AM – Huntsville, AL
Medium Market | Hallelujah FM – Little Rock, AR
Large Market | WTLC 1310 AM – Indianapolis, IN
Major Market | WLIB 1190 AM – New York City, NY

Rafeal Ross is an anointed Gospel artist on the brink of increase.  As God continues to enlarge his career and impact on the body of Christ; we thought that we’d give you a first look at one of Gospel’s rising stars.

Rafeal’s ministry crosses over Gospel lines, incorporating various styles of Gospel music including Christian contemporary and traditional Gospel.   Listen to this great interview and hear samples of his music ministry.  Visit www.pathmegazine.com to see more great interviews.

Rafeal Ross Bio:

The world is being introduced to a new era of worship warriors that are on the rise.  These psalmists of the gospel have phenomenal musical aptitude, a fresh authoritative anointment and are delivering compositions of praise and worship music that is altering a generation.  You have now been introduced to Rafeal Ross.  The music ministry of Rafeal Ross brings forth a life changing experience before the presence of God and is powerfully manifested in Rafeal’s long awaited debut CD, New Creation – Live released in January 2010.

<span >New Creation – Live reflects Rafeal’s personal journey with God, demonstrates his formal musical training and proclaims his all-encompassing passion for God and His people.  Through New Creation – Live, Rafeal shares the freedom which dwells in his awesome gift of worship and praise and is a testament of God’s faithfulness in keeping promises made to Rafeal many years ago.

<span >The completion of this project is evidence of Rafeal’s loyalty to the Kingdom, delivering relevant songs that speak of Christ’s hope and plan for reconciliation to a hopeless world. The project is a “family affair” of sorts, with many of the contributing vocalists coming from Ross’ home church. Singers from Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Mass Choir: Kela Randle, Shawn Battle, and Nicole Newman all supplied background vocals for the recording.  New Creation – Live not only debuts Rafeal’s riveting vocal abilities, but also debuts a prolific songwriting and composing gift, as he co–wrote & produced many of the original songs with local Contemporary Christian artist, Tifani Wilson (Min. of Music, Grace Covenant, Chantilly VA) and the Metropolitan area’s own, Producer, Tyrone Powell (Innerman Sound Production Company,  Fredericksburg VA).

<span >This project embodies a fresh sense of worship that incorporates a fusion of formal classical music training with traditional and contemporary gospel creating a symphony of worship which crosses multiple cultural spheres with the unwavering message and call of Christ’s hope and plans for reconciliation.  This adds to Rafeal’s loyal stance to win many souls to Christ.  His music is a vehicle through which the anointed, masterful ministry of Rafeal’s musical gift brings God’s transformative healing to needy spirits, minds and bodies.
<span >Rafeal Ross enters a new season, broadening his pinnacle of influence and ministry to become a Gospel Recording artist and by starting Rafeal Ross Ministries, LLC.  These efforts mark a milestone and bold new step.  These steps are carrying him closer to the fulfillment of his destiny — to use his voice to touch all nations.  “I am honored to be a minister of God used to encourage and empower the Body of Christ.  I can’t help but be awed that He would choose and anoint me with this gift,” exhorts Rafeal.

<span >The calling of music on Rafeal’s heart has manifested itself into a life of creative ministry. Beginning at the early age of seven, Rafeal has directed multiple choirs and utilized his natural gift as a musician – playing the piano by ear.  Acting with the authority and purpose of God, Rafeal continued the process of perfecting his gift. He earned a Bachelors of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from George Mason University in Virginia; traveled throughout the United States and internationally to countries such as Switzerland and Austria, and ministered with acclaimed gospel artists Myron Butler and Levi, Tramaine Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Earnest Pugh, and LaShun Pace.

<span >Rafeal has served faithfully for over the last 25 years in the music ministry and is currently the Director of Music and Arts for Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Herndon VA, under the tutelage of Pastor Rev. Dr. James Graham, Rafeal has used music to encourage and transform the lives of the young and old.  Rafeal recently received the Independent Gospel Music Awards Praise and Worship Song of the Year Award for “Praise Awaits”, which is quickly becoming an anthem for congregations across the world

<span >From conception, God placed a mandate on Rafeal’s life to not only be a worshipper; but to help usher the Body of Christ into an atmosphere of worship.

Path MEGAzine has learned that evangelist Oral Roberts has died.

Roberts died Tuesday, a day after he was hospitalized following a fall at his California home. He was 91 years old.

"Oral Roberts was the greatest man of God I’ve ever known," said Oral’s son, Richard Roberts. "A modern-day apostle of the healing ministry, an author, educator, evangelist, prophet, and innovator, he was the only man of his generation to build a worldwide ministry, an accredited university, and a medical school."

Roberts founded Oral Roberts University in 1963 and served as the school’s president until 1993.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

We will have more on this story as details become available.

On the heels of his recent live recording, Verity Gospel Music Group artist Marvin Sapp is set to release his newest album, titled Here I Am. The first single from the album, "The Best In Me", hits radio this week, with the full-length album releasing in stores March 16, 2010. This is the eighth solo release for the Grand Rapids-based pastor, whose last release Thirsty garnered eight Stellar awards and produced the history making single "Never Would Have Made It". Here I Am is available for pre-order at the Verity Records website.

BeBe Winans has been cleared of all charges related to allegations of domestic assault against his former wife, Debra. According to an official statement I’ve just received from BeBe’s camp, the case was dismissed on Friday, December 4th, and is now closed.

The Press Release From BeBe Winan’s Camp:

BEBE WINANS EXONERATED OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES
(Dateline: December 7, 2009; Nashville, TN; Source: W&W Public Relations, Inc.)

Gospel singer BeBe Winans has been exonerated of all charges of allegations that he assaulted his ex‐wife Debra Winans. Judge Gloria Dumas of the General Sessions Court for Metropolitan Nashville‐Davidson County signed an order on Friday, December 4, 2009, dismissing all charges with prejudice. With this order, this domestic matter is over and cannot be reopened.

"This has been a trying year, beginning with the death of my father, " says Winans. "Even though this allegation has affected not just me, but also the entire Winans family, my children and certain aspects of my career, I chose to stay quiet because I knew the truth. To be exonerated of all charges shows the power of trusting in God, and is a wonderful Christmas gift for me and my children."

On February 13, 2009, the Grammy Award winning singer was accused of allegedly shoving his ex‐wife to the ground during an argument. Court filings stated that the alleged altercation was based on custody issues dealing with their two children. Winans was arrested on March 11, 2009 on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge and was briefly held at the Davidson County jail before posting $1000 bond.

During the media frenzy, Winans maintained his innocence all along, choosing to take the high road, never responding to his ex‐wife and allowing justice to prevail. The allegations, however, have stirred up a fire inside Winans to begin a persistent effort to fight for the father or the man who may be going through the same struggle. "This situation has made me a changed man," says Winans. "But it has also helped me see that there needs to be legislation that protects the rights of fathers when it comes to the custody of their children. All men are not deadbeat Dads, all men are not abusing women. And it’s unfortunate that the legal system and society assume the worst before they hear the truth. My children are my first priority and I want and need to become the voice for the men around the world who are doing the RIGHT thing!"

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Oprah Drops BeBe From Show

The case exploded into mainstream media last month when Oprah Winfrey removed BeBe Winans from his role as host of her "Karaoke Challenge" segments, following criticism and pressure she faced for not abiding by her generally strict stance against domestic violence.

Despite the allegations and attendant scrutiny, BeBe Winans has remained at #1 on Billboard’s gospel music charts with his latest release, Still- the long-awaited reunion project with his sister, CeCe Winans.

You can catch the full taping of this show December 9th @ 9pm.  If you miss the premiere of Christmas at Union Station at 9pm, you can catch encore broadcasts on Sunday, December 9 at 1:00am, 6:00am and 8:00pm. Tune into Gospel Music Channel throughout the Christmas season to see additional airings and the other four exclusive concerts that’s scheduled to follow. Log on to www.gospelmusicchannel.com for complete listings.

O Holy Night

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Tyler Perry is being sued by the estate of gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James, who claims the filmmaker/director illegally used an entire verse from a song she wrote in 1950 ‘When I Think of the Goodness of Jesus’ in his 2009 film ‘Madea Goes to Jail.’

According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Nov. 26, James’s estate alleges that the 40 year-old black movie maverick, whose real name is Emmitt R. Perry Jr., "incorporated the entire Chorus in a monologue delivered by the main character in ‘Madea’ referencing her deliverance from a jail sentence and leniency for repetitive criminal conduct."

The staged court proceedings were presided over by former ‘Divorce Court’ Judge Mablean Ephriam, who has previously appeared in Perry’s 2005 debut ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman’ and its follow-up ‘Madea’s Family Reunion,’ which was released one year later.

Lionsgate Entertainment, who distributes Perry’s movies, are also named in the suit, which seeks unspecified damages in excess of $75,000 for copyright infringement.

James’s estate is also requesting a jury trial. (from AOLBlackVoices)

TYLER PERRY TRAILER: "Why Did I Get Married, Too?" 

Spike Lee Calls Out Tyler Perry: Calls Perry’s Work "coonery and buffoonery"

The Sequel to Tyler Perry’s 2007 drama “Why Did I Get Married” is due out in April.  Tyler’s first installment featured a scene-stealing all-black cast including himself and Janet Jackson. In the film, Dr. Patricia Agnew, a psychologist, had written a best seller about marriage: hers and those of three other couples who together took a week’s vacation each year to ask themselves, “Why did I get married?” However, that year, all four relationships were strained: Patricia and her husband Gavin have the shadow of grief between them; Terry believes that Diane has abandoned him for her work; Angela, who’s built a successful business, belittles her husband Marcus, who works for her; Mike is cruel to Sheila, his religious, overweight wife. During the week, each person’s secret comes out.

Here’s a preview for the sequel "Why Did I Get Married, Too?"

Darryl graduated in 1987 with an extended Major in Mass Communication.  Working only for 6 months in the corporate world, Darryl decided that becoming an Entrepreneur was the ticket to success.  In 2009, Darryl celebrated twenty-two years as an entrepreneur.  He has become a much sought after speaker and trainer and he’s conducted trainings for numerous companies locally & nationally for the past 22 years.  Darryl has created success formulas that have helped people grasp difficult concepts ‘easily’.  He is a Mentor, Trainer & Inspirational Speaker and has helped hundreds of people reach their full potential, who in turn, have helped thousands. He has a unique gift which allows him to communicate with people from all walks of life.   

During the last 4 years, he has dedicated himself to helping companies, churches, and individuals create an online Internet presence that has helped them reach their goals.  He is the #1 Trainer for an internet company that has developed an Internet Marketing Program that is going to change the way the world communicates and markets.  The company has developed a digital suite of products that no other company has. These products will take marketing to another level almost overnight.  Darryl also loves to travel and was recently awarded the TOP 5 Recruiter for 2008 for one of the largest Travel Companies in the world. 

Darryl’s biggest accomplishment is working FULL-TIME with his wife Maria, and spending lots of quality time with their children.  Darryl believes that everyone should spend quality time with their family.  If you don’t spend time with your children, there are state run facilities that will give them Time.

Darryl Roberts loves coaching and training individuals who realize learning is an ongoing process and who are open to achieving and living the American Dream. He feels extremely fortunate to have shared impacting moments with so many UNBELIEVABLE people!

Our job is to promote the good the bad and yes sometimes the ugly. This one falls under the ugly. We found out information before the news broke but now that the parties involved are publicly reporting it, we’ve decided to keep you informed with what’s really going on.

Another Gospel artist has fallen into temptation, reportedly taking a sabbatical from all ministry activity until his situation can be reconciled. The artist I’m speaking of is Da’ TRUTH. A Stellar Award winning Gospel hip-hop artist. Sources tell Path that Da’ Truth has had an affair with Gospel Star Tye Tribbett’s wife. To make matters worse, sources close to the incident report that Tye Tribbett has also stepped out on his marriage to have a relationship with a Soprano in his choir. Da’ Truth (who is also married) has posted a message about his involvement in this web of deceit on his website www.datruth.net. I’m not going to put the whole message up, but Da Truth said one thing about his shortcomings that’s important for us all to remember.

"I ask for forgiveness as I work towards reconciliation. My greatest hope is that my failures and shortcomings are seen for what they are – MY failings and not a reflection of the God I proclaim. Despite my falling short, the resurrection and life changing power of the cross remains the same."

We should all keep these brothers, their wives and family in prayer. We all fall short, but the Gospel artists involved must realize that they are held to higher standards. We pray this situation will bring them even closer to Christ, as we all can learn from our mistakes and the mistakes others.

UPDATE: Da TRUTH’s Record Label Suspends Him

In a separate development Da’T.R.U.T.H.’s record company Cross Movement Records have announced "the suspension of the promotion and forwarding of the artist, minister and ministry of Da’ T.R.U.T.H. aka Emanuel Lambert Jr, due to recent findings of moral failure in his marriage." So far neither Tye Tribbett nor his record company Integrity Music have made a public statement about the revelations.