20TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

Keith Johnson vibing with Sony/ Columbia artist Tye Tribbett after his scintillating Stellar performance.

Jay Sloan congratulates GospoCentric artist J. Moss on his new release.

"She needs a Soldier?" Michelle Williams with Keith Johnson.

ASCAP Member Tonex celebrating his six Stellar Awards including Artist of the Year and Song of the year.

Centered around the Gospel Music Industry's best and brightest stars, the 2005 Stellar Awards were held on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

The Awards proved to be nothing short of spectacular for Verity Records artist Tonex as he garnered six Stellar Awards including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Make Me Over". Blackberry Records artist, The Williams Brothers, showed why they are "Still Here" bringing home three Stellars including Group/Duo of the Year.

The evening also featured some incredible performances by ASCAP members Tye Tribbett and G.A., the legendary Edwin Hawkins and The Williams Brothers.

ASCAP's Keith Johnson and Jay Sloan attended the Awards show, which was hosted by Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, and Tonex.

ASCAP congratulates all of our winners and nominees.

ASCAP's Stellar Winners:

Artist of the Year
Tonex & The Peculiar People; Out The Box; Verity

Song of the Year
A.C. Williams (p/k/a Tonex); "Make Me Over"

Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year
Tonex

Contemporary CD of the Year
Tonex & The Peculiar People; Out The Box; Verity

Urban/Inspirational Performance of the Year
Tonex & The Peculiar People

Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year
Tonex; Thank Q/Out The Box; Verity

Group/Duo of the Year
The Williams Brothers; Still Here; Blackberry

Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
The Williams Brothers

Quartet of the Year
The Williams Brothers

ASCAP's Stellar Nominees:
Tye Tribbett & G.A.
Natalie Wilson & SOP
Karen Clark Sheard
Doug Williams
Youthful Praise
Victor Caldwell