The 27th Annual 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards | World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET

Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and R&B Singer Tank To Host 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

Tip T.I. Harris, Robert Townsend, MC Lyte, JD McCrary, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Dapper Dan & Tim King This Year’s Honorees

27th Annual Event Takes Place Sat. Jan. 19 in Atlanta, World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — NAACP Image® Award-winning Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B singer Tank will host the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions.

The gala black-tie ceremony will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Sat. Jan. 19, 2019 and will world premiere nationwide on Bounce on Sun. Feb. 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Bounce, the fastest-growing African-American network on television, exclusively owns, produces and telecasts the star-studded event. Visit www.trumpetawards.com for more information.

GRAMMY® Award Platinum recording artist Ashanti, GRAMMY® Award-winner India.Arie, rappers Da Brat, Lil’ Mama and YoYo, Keyshia Cole and more are scheduled to perform.


Tank and Wendy Raquel Robinson 

Honorees for the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards:

  • The inaugural Xernona Clayton Award will be presented to GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur and activist Tip T.I. Harris by Trumpet Awards founder and civil rights leader Ms. Clayton herself. Harris will be recognized for his extensive charitable work and numerous contributions to economic development and job creation within his hometown of Atlanta.
  • The Living Legend/Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to actor, comedian, film director and writerRobert TownsendWith a multi-faceted career spanning over 40 years, Townsend is best known for Hollywood ShuffleThe Five HeartbeatsThe Parent ‘HoodMeteor Man and more. In addition to his professional work, Townsend is also an active humanitarian, working with the UNCF, NAACP and numerous organizations on a variety of projects.
  • The Rising Star Award Sponsored by McDonald’s will be presented to singer, dancer and actor JD McCrary. Presently appearing in The Paynes on the Oprah Winfrey Network, he will be starring as the voice of Young Simbain the live-action remake of The Lion King. 2018 Rising Star honoree Rhyon Brown will present this award.
  • The Trailblazer Award will be presented to GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper MC Lyte. Long considered as one of hip-hops pioneer feminists, she paved the way for future female artists and has collaborated with Missy ElliottJermaine DupriSean Combs and Janet Jackson, among many others.
  • The Music Excellence Award will be presented to four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning record producer, rapper and songwriter Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild. In a career spanning nearly 25 years, he has produced and written hits for Michael JacksonBritney SpearsWhitney HoustonToni Braxton and Cher among many others.
  • The Vanguard Award will be presented to fashion designer and haberdasher Dapper Dan (Daniel Day). Owner of the influential store, Dapper Dan’s Boutique, Day is most associated with introducing high fashion to the hip hop world, with clients including Jay-Z, LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa.
  • The Education Excellence Award will be presented to educator Tim King, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies, a nonprofit organization which provides high-quality and comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience for young men resulting in graduates succeeding in college.

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