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THE LEGENDARY DORINDA CLARK-COLE OF THE CLARK SISTERS TO BE HONORED AS A TRAILBLAZER OF GOSPEL AT THE 2024 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th. Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening's highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of her illustrious career spanning over 50 years and incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on Gospel music, marking the first time this accolade has been presented at this ceremony. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

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  • The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
  • "We're thrilled to be recognizing our BMI family of songwriters and publishers for their contributions to Gospel music and the Gospel community," said Brewton.
  • The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda's distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
  • Dorinda Clark-Cole, known as the "Rose of Gospel Music," is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, a talk show host, and world-renowned evangelist.

Recording Academy® to Honor Music Industry Icons With 2024 Special Merit Awards During GRAMMY® Week

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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“Their contributions to music span genres, backgrounds and crafts, reflecting the rich diversity that fuels our creative community.

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  • “Their contributions to music span genres, backgrounds and crafts, reflecting the rich diversity that fuels our creative community.
  • In 2002, Anderson was appointed the first artist-in-residence of NASA which culminated in her 2004 touring solo performance, The End of the Moon.
  • She has been nominated for six GRAMMY Awards® throughout her recording career and received a GRAMMY® for the release Landfall in collaboration with the Kronos Quartet at the 61st GRAMMYs®.
  • Credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream, the Clark Sisters are considered pioneers of contemporary gospel.