The Clark Sisters, who toured together in 2007 for the first time in 20 years, were the big winners at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards ceremony Jan. 12.
The group, whose latest reunion recording is “Live — One Last Time,” won in four categories: for artist, CD, group/duo and traditional group/duo of the year. The four women — Dorinda Clark-Cole, Twinkie Clark, Jacky Clark-Chisholm and Karen Clark-Sheard — had pursued solo recording careers.
Right behind them with three wins was gospel newcomer DeWayne Woods, who won awards for male vocalist, new artist and urban/inspirational single or performance.
The ceremony was at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and co-hosted by gospel artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans and Byron Cage.
Tramaine Hawkins was honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award for her influence on the development and advancement of gospel music. She also won in two categories, female vocalist and traditional female vocalist, for her “I Never Lost My Praise — Live” CD.
Other honorees included: Choir: Bishop T.D. Jakes & The Potter’s House Mass Choir, “Grace: The Kenya Experience.”
Song: “Let Go” by P. Morton, from “Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet.”
Chevrolet Most Notable Achievement Award: CeCe Winans.
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