Gospel’s Leading Man Earnest Pugh to be Honored at
the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
HOUSTON – June 24, 2026 – Award-winning gospel industry veteran Earnest Pugh will be celebrated as an honoree at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, recognizing his profound contributions as an inspirational and transformative songwriter.
KIRK FRANKLIN HONORED WITH
SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD
Contemporary gospel icon is among all-time most-streamed artists
WASHINGTON, D.C.— April 22, 2026 — Contemporary gospel icon Kirk Franklin has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing him as one of the most-streamed artists in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties.
GOSPEL LEGEND DONNIE MCCLURKIN HONORED AT THE 2026 SOAR AWARDS IN CHICAGO
(Los Angeles, CA) – Gospel music legend Donnie McClurkin was honored during the 9th Annual SOAR Awards, held Monday evening at the Greenwood Oasis in Chicago. The celebration recognized excellence in gospel music, faith leadership, and media, spotlighting individuals whose work has made a lasting cultural and spiritual impact.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SoundExchange announced today that the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The honor recognizes the genre-defying group as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties.
WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
CELEBRATES ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
WITH TWO DAY AWARDS GALA AT
THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATRE
IN WASHINGTON, DC JUNE 20-21, 2025
Hosted by TV Personality Claudia Jordan, This
Year’s Event Honors 12 Internationally Renowned
Women of Song, Including Melba Moore,
Brenda Russell, Regina Belle, Janis Ian and Asha Puthli
Continuing to build on its mission to empower the voices of women in music and spotlight the artistry and impact of female songwriters, composers, educators, engineers, executives and others, the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates its milestone fifth anniversary with a two-day awards gala at the Mead Center for American Theatre in Washington, DC Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, 2025.
THE BLUES FOUNDATION 46TH ANNUAL BLUES MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
(Memphis TN, May 9, 2025) – It was another memorable night in Memphis on Thursday, May 9 as The Blues Foundation announced the winners from the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards at Renasant Convention Center.
HIP-HOP LEGEND CHUCK D RECEIVES SOULSVILLE FOUNDATION INAUGURAL POWER OF MUSIC HONORS’ REVERB AWARD CELEBRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC TO DRIVE CHANGE
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “I grew up on my mom’s Stax records and to this day am still in total and complete awe of the talent, the genius, and the legacy that came out of the soul of Memphis. I am humbled beyond any words to receive this honor and I share it with everyone who came before me, stands alongside me now and will follow us all in the future.
THIRD ANNUAL CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST 28, 2025 IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
OVER 150 EXCEPTIONAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED ACROSS 40+ CATEGORIES, INCLUDING EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2025
New York, NY (April 10, 2025) – The nominations are officially announced! The Caribbean Music Awards is set to thrill audiences once again with its third annual celebration on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York.
SOUL MUSIC LEGEND
CANDI STATON
TO RELEASE 32ND ALBUM, BACK TO MY ROOTS
Americana-Styled Album Features Staton’s Re-interpretations of Songs
Popularized by The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, and Al Green; Originals;
Plus, a duet with STAX Records Legend, William Bell
Soul Music legend Candi Staton, who turns 85 years old in March, returns to her down-home Alabama roots on her forthcoming 32nd album, Back to My Roots, (Beracah Records / New Day Distribution / The Orchard), which releases globally on February 14, 2025.
The Living Legends Foundation Announces its
2024 Honorees for its Annual Awards Dinner & Gala
Scheduled on Friday, October 4, in Hollywood
Trailblazing Honorees include Donnie Simpson,
L. Londell McMillan, Joi Brown, Chris Chambers,
Gwen Franklin, and Mike Kelly
(Los Angeles, CA – April 18, 2024) — The Living Legends Foundation, Inc. (LLF) today announces its 2024 Annual Awards Dinner and Gala. This year’s event will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA. The red carpet and cocktail reception begin at 6:30 p.m. with the awards dinner at 7:30 p.m.
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