The Institute for Ministry, Arts, and Cultivation (I.M.A.C.), a subsidiary of the Jet Foundation, is gearing up for an exciting Stellar Awards Weekend in Nashville. The three day weekend, beginning January 13, 2012 and ending January 15, 2012, will feature three uplifting and inspirational events. The weekend events will feature performances and appearances by some of the biggest names in Gospel Music. Featured events include, The Zamar Fellowship, Churchin’ After the Show and the annual I.M.A.C. Gospel Honors Saluting Wess Morgan.
The first event to kick off I.M.A.C.’s three day celebration is The Zamar Fellowship on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 6am. Musician extraordinaire Virgil Stratford is set to host the intimate morning worship event. It takes place at New Visions Baptist Church, 2830 McGavock Pike in Nashville, which is in close range to the Grand Ole Opry House. The Zamar Fellowship will prove to be the perfect way to begin a phenomenal weekend.
I.M.A.C.’s second event during the Stellar Weekend is Churchin’ After the Show on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:30 p.m. This event will also take place at New Visions Baptist Church and admission is free. The event hosts are Jeff Robinson, founder of I.M.A.C., and Stellar Award-Nominee, Malcolm Williams. Churchin’ After the Show is an after party for the Stellar Awards Show, with plenty of talent on the roster to perform and appear at the event. The list of special guests includes Freda Battle & The Temple Worshippers, Jonathan McReynolds, Chenta Jones, Kenn Orr, RiZen, The Walls Group, Nate Bean & 4G , and many more! For additional artist and performance information visit www.imacconferences.org.
The weekend reaches its climax on Sunday, January 15, 2011 during the I.M.A.C Honors Saluting 2012 Stellar Award-Nominee Wess Morgan, for his contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. 2011 has proved to be a successful year for Wess Morgan -the premier artist and founder of his label imprint BowTie World Music. Morgan closed the year holding numerous spots on Billboard’s 2011 Year End chart including a Top 10 Gospel Songs Artist placement.
Morgan charted as the #10 Gospel Songs Artist on the 2011 Billboard year end chart with two song titles “I Choose to Worship” and “You Gave Me Hope,” #13 and #43 respectively on the Gospel Songs year end charts. Morgan’s sophomore album UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN (released October 2010) has demonstrated its impact and staying power charting at #23 on the Gospel Albums year end chart.
Scheduled to host the event is “Gospel’s New Leading Man” and 2012 Stellar Award-Nominee, Earnest Pugh and I.M.A.C.’S Founder, Jeff Robinson. The event takes place at the Celebration of Life Church, 768 Forest Retreat Road in Hendersonville, TN at 6pm.
The I.M.AC Weekend is sponsored in part by the J. Hardy Agency, Airplay 360, E3 Entertainment, J. Bender Entertainment, HumV Productions, and C-Note Entertainment.
About I.M.A.C.:
I.M.A.C., a subsidiary of Jet Foundation was started in 1999 by Jeff Robinson as a faith-based institution that provides a platform for academic, artistic, professional and spiritual development by providing the attendees with experienced and knowledgeable clinicians. These experts help to sharpen and develop the skills, talents and minds of those attendees involved in similar industries, ministries or organizations.
I.M.A.C. is a non-denominational/multi-cultural institution open to ALL individuals involved in faith-based arts and ministries. I.M.A.C. is also open to secular organizations/entities that are looking for an institution that provides educational and networking opportunities. The I.M.A.C. Conference has presented both professional and independent artists, unsigned and upcoming artists; our stage is available to any artistic forms of Christian/Gospel expression.
