Earnest Pugh Takes Home First Stellar Gospel Music Award

National Gospel recording artist Earnest Pugh has won his first Stellar Gospel Music Award, taking home the honor of Traditional Male Artist of the Year for his acclaimed album WORTHY IS THE LAMB (Blacksmoke Music Worldwide).

The award was presented during the Stellar Awards' official pre-show and gala on Friday, August 15, at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, TN.

Pugh, who received two nominations this year - Traditional Male Artist of the Year and Traditional Artist of the Year - celebrated his 10th Stellar nomination with this milestone win. He also delivered a back-to-back live performance of his new single, "Your Glory 2 C U," to a star-studded pre-show audience.

"It's an honor to be celebrated by peers and industry leaders, but for me it's an opportunity to celebrate the team who works tirelessly for me all year," Pugh said.

The 40th Annual Stellar Awards, taped live on Saturday, August 16 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, will air on BET Sunday, August 31, at 7 P.M. CT, followed by an encore broadcast on Bounce TV September 28 at 1 P.M. CT.

A respected Emmy Award winner, Dove Award nominee, and five-time #1 Billboard chart-topper, Pugh has released twelve gospel albums over his two-decade career. He is also a recipient of the prestigious BMI Award for radio airplay. Among his career highlights is a featured performance at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he sang in the presence of President Barack Obama and the First Family.

 

 

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