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2013 Trumpet Awards Honorees to be Announced | Will Broadcast on TV One in Spring 2013

Trumpet Awards 2013 Honorees Announcement Scheduled by The Trumpet Awards Foundation


The Trumpet Awards Foundation will
hold a press conference to announce the selection of 2013 Trumpet Awards
honorees on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 10:00 am at the Hyatt Regency
Atlanta in International Ballroom South, Atlanta, Georgia. This is an
open event to press and media representatives.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 10, 2012

The Trumpet Awards Foundation
will announce the honorees of the 2013 Trumpet Awards at a Press
Conference on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at the Hyatt
Regency Atlanta in the International Ballroom South.

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Bassist/Vocalist Esperanza Spalding Wins Smithsonian Magazine American Ingenuity Award

ESPERANZA SPALDING WINS SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
‘AMERICAN INGENUITY AWARD’



Awards Recognize Leaders in Social, Scientific, & Artistic Innovation;
Spalding Performs at Gala; Herbie Hancock Presents Award


For Immediate Release – Smithsonian Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michael Caruso has announced that bassist, vocalist, composer and bandleader Esperanza Spalding has won a Smithsonian Magazine American Ingenuity Award in the category of performing arts.

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Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam and More To Appear at ‘Songs of Hope VIIII” | Oct. 18th, 2012

Clive Davis, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam, Trevor Rabin, And More To Appear At Songs Of Hope VIII Benefiting City Of Hope at Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘House Of Rock’ On Oct. 18



Event to feature special performances and exclusive music auction


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —   Clive Davis , Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam, Trevor Rabin (composer and vocalist of Grammy Award-winning group Yes) and music and entertainment industry giants committed to fighting cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases will take part in Songs of Hope VIII, a special event and silent auction that supports lifesaving research at City of Hope. Held at Rolling Stone’s exclusive House of Rock in, Santa Monica, Calif., the Oct. 18 event will be emceed by Jimmy Jam and feature an intimate performance by Edmonds.

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Inspirational Artist Delra Harris Takes 9 En Sound Music Awards and Preps for 2 New Music Videos

AWARD-WINNING INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST DELRA HARRIS
TAKES HOME NINE EN SOUND MUSIC AWARDS AND TAPPED ACCLAIMED VIDEO DIRECTOR JEFFREY ELMONT FOR TWO
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS


ATLANTA (October 1, 2012) – Delra Harris has taken the term “no limits” to another level. The international recording artist, producer, director, songwriter, oh, and corporate model, has recently won nine En Sound Music awards and just completed two new music videos, in which one he directed along with Jeffery Elmont, who has produced videos featuring Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists Lil Wayne and Flo-Rida. Harris has taken Inspirational music to a whole new level with no end in sight!

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The BLACK GIRLS ROCK! 2012 Special premieres Nov. 4th, 2012 | Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross & Regina King

Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King Set to Return as Co-Hosts to Affirm that
BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™
 

 
BET Networks and Beverly Bond Reunite to Shine the Spotlight on Black Girls Who Rock: Dionne Warwick, Kerry Washington, Susan Taylor, Alicia Keys and Dr. Hawa Abdi and Her Daughters for Their Achievements

Taping at the Loews Paradise Theatre October 13, 2012 in New York City; Network Premiere November 4, 2012 @ 8:00 pm/ET


NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2012 special on BET is back for a third televised installment with heartfelt performances, tributes and special awards to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women of color.

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Gospel/Jazz Instrumentalist Ben Tankard Nominated for a Soul Train Music Award | Best Contemporary Jazz Artist

Soul Train Awards nominate Ben Tankard – Best Contemporary Jazz Artist of 2012


 
Gospel/Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard joins Beyonce, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp and more in Las Vegas for a night of Soul and celebration.

NASHVILLE,Tenn., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Gospel/Jazz instrumentalist, Ben Tankard has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist.



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NEA Announces the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters

NEA Announces the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters, Nation’s Highest Honor in Jazz


Dizzy
Gillespie. Count Basie. Ella Fitzgerald. Herbie Hancock. Names of the
greatest purveyors of America’s homegrown art form, jazz — and all NEA
Jazz Masters. Today, the National Endowment for the Arts adds four new
names to the list with the announcement of the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters.
Like the 124 honorees who came before them, these four individuals are
recognized for their lifetime achievements and significant contributions
to the development and performance of jazz.They will each receive a
one-time award of $25, 000.
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2012 EN SOUND Music Awards Makes Its Atlanta Debut

2012 EN SOUND MUSIC AWARDS MAKES ITS ATLANTA DEBUT CELEBRATING INDIE CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL ARTISTS

Atlanta’s Gospel Princess Wanda Nero Butler will Present and
Atlanta Resident Delra Harris Leads Nominations with Nine

WHAT: The 2012 En Sound Music Awards comes to metro Atlanta, recognizing
the talent of indie Christian and gospel artists around the world.
Launched in 2006, the awards show offers a platform for these artists to
be recognized, and to introduce music lovers to their incredible
talent. Since its inception, the show has created a buzz worldwide. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Grammy Award Winning Singer Bobby Martin to Receive 2012 TSOP Award

Bobby Martin of Bobby Martin Productions Set To Receive the 2012 TSOP Award


LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy Award Winning, arranger, composer, producer, Bobby Martin, is set to be honored as the 2012 recipient of the THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA AWARD live in Beverly Hills, California on a date to be announced.

Bobby Martin, best known for arranging and producing the music of the top icons in the music industry including The BEE GEES, THE OJAYS, PATTI LABELLE, THE JACKSONS, LOU RAWLS, to name a few is vetted by top industry executives to receive this prestigious honor for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Singer Robert E. Person Wins 2012 Gospel Blue MIC Award

Gospel’s Favorite Jazz Balladeer ROBERT E. PERSON Wins The 2012 Gospel Blue MIC Award for Artist of the Year



Robert E. Person Awarded Exclusive Distribution Contract With New Day Christian Distributors

 
 Washington, DC — Gospel’s favorite Jazz Balladeer Robert E. Person was honored with two awards at The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards held on Friday night during the Indie Gospel Alliance Music Conference in Chesapeake, VA.  Robert was voted Artist of the Year and awarded one of two distribution awards. To continue, please click “MORE”!