The nominations for the 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced recently during a press conference at the Nashville Convention & Visitors 
Bureau. Two projects produced by Paul Christensen, Omega Productions, received a total of 12 nominations.
A project for Verity/Zomba Label Group artist Marvin Sapp received nine nominations. A project for Air Gospel (Malaco Music Group) artist Luther Barnes and the groups associated with the legendary Barnes Family,
received three nominations. The music from both CDs became the soundtrack for the DVDs produced by Christensen.
This year’s event will be held at Nashville’s famed Grand Old Opry House on January 17th and will feature the best known and revered artists in Gospel Music. Co-hosts will include noted comedian Sinbad, plus other luminaries to be announced later.
The nominations for the Omega projects are:
Marvin Sapp; Thirsty; Verity/Zomba Label Group
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Artist of the Year
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Male Vocalist of the Year
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CD of the Year
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Producer of the Year (Aaron Lindsey)
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Traditional Male of the Year
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Traditional CD of the Year
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Praise and Worship CD of the Year
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Marvin Sapp; Thirsty; “Never Would Have Made It”; Zomba Label Group
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Song of the Year (Marvin Sapp / Matthew Brownie)
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Music Video of the Year
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Bishop F.C. Barnes & Co.; The Barnes Family Reunion II; AIR Gospel (Malaco Music Group)
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Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
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Luther Barnes; The Barnes Family Reunion II; AIR Gospel (Malaco Music Group)
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Traditional Male of the Year
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Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires; The Barnes Family Reunion II; AIR Gospel (Malaco Music Group)
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Quartet of the Year
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The Stellar Gospel Music Awards is presented each year by Chicago based Central City Productions to recognize the best in Gospel Music. The show will be broadcast live on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC), Comcast Cable and Direct TV as well as later release in National Syndication.
