On January 14, 2011, BMI will honor Gospel music artists Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar at their 12th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The event will be held one day before the 26th Annual Stellar Awards. The invitation only event will be held at Rocketown in Nashville and will welcome Gospel music’s premier songwriters, recording artists, executives and Gospel music legends.
It was Pastor Shirley Caesar’s work with the Caravans that first introduced her to large audiences. During her time with the legendary group, she preached her first sermon and delivered lead vocals on Gospel songs such as “I Won’t Be Back” and “No Coward Soldiers”.
As a solo artist Caesar embraced contemporary production and secular rhythms like r&b and disco. As a result, she climbed pop, r&b and Gospel charts. In addition to a stunning 11 Grammys, Pastor Caesar has earned 18 Dove Awards and 14 Stellar Awards. Currently, she is the Senior Pastor of Mount Calvary Word of Faith in Raleigh, NC.
article courtesy of 1800Gospel.com
