Erica Campbell performs 'Help' at 30th Stellar Awards

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TV ONE'S PREMIERE NIGHT OF
THE 30TH ANNUAL STELLAR AWARDS
YIELDS COMBINED VIEWERSHIP OF
1.1 MILLION P2+

Awards Show Delivers the Highest Rated Weekend Primetime Premiere Telecast Year-To-Date

SILVER SPRING, MD (April 7, 2015)-

TV One's Easter Sunday premiere of The 30th Annual Stellar Awards delivered .39 (228K) P25-54, .58 (174K) W25-54, and .62 (354K) HHld, posting the highest-rated weekend primetime premiere telecast this year in the demo. The 30th Annual Stellar awards is the 3rd most watched telecast on the network this year behind the 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards and Unsung Hollywood: Redd Foxx. The award show's premiere and encores combined to reach 1.1 Million Viewers 2+.

Hailed as "Gospel music's biggest night," The 30th Annual Stellar Awards recognized the year's most outstanding contributions in gospel music. The broadcast also featured the much-buzzed about performance of "Say Yes" by Michelle Williams featuring Kelly Rowland and Beyonce. The 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Awards was executive produced by Don Jackson and produced by Barbara Wilson for Central City Productions. Jennifer Jackson served as Executive In Charge of Production. Craig Henry serves as Executive In Charge of Production for TV One. D'Angela Proctor serves as Head of Programming and Production for the network.

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 31, 2015) - Dubbed the greatest night in Gospel music, the 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas turned "Sin City" into "Salvation City." Celebrating 30 years, the Stellar Awards was co-hosted with comedic flair by David Mann ("Mann & Wife), Tamela Mann ("Sparkle") and Ricky Smiley ("Dish Nation") during the 2-hour taped telecast premiering Easter Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT on TV One with encores aired at 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET. The Stellar Awards recognizes the year's best performances in the genre, honors Gospel music icons and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the industry.

The big surprise of the evening came at the top of the show, when opening act Michelle Williams was joined by former bandmates Beyonce and Kelly Rowland in a show-stopping reunion that brought the audience to its feet singing her song, "Say Yes," a winner for "Best Music Video of the Year."

Ten-time nominee Erica Campbell took top honors, winning six awards including Artist of the Year, The Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year. She acknowledged her sister, the other half of award-winning duo Mary Mary in her heartfelt remarks.

"Thank you Tina for saying that you needed a break," said Erica. "...Cause I wouldn't have done it ("Help") if you didn't say that."

Ricky Dillard and New G followed Campbell with three wins, and Deitrick Haddon tied with The Walls Group for two trophies apiece. On stage after winning the Male Vocalist of the Year award, Haddon expressed gratitude for being recognized following a difficult time in his life.

"A couple of years ago I messed up so bad I thought I could never inspire anyone again," he shared. "I was ready to quit and God spoke to me - He said, if you humble yourself I'll lift you up to places you're never seen. This award is for people who think it's over for them."

Haddon later brought the house down with a star-studded rendition of "My City" collaborating with Dorinda Clark-Cole, Clareta Haddon, Kierra Sheard, J. Moss, 21:03 and Shelby Five.

One of the hosts of this years show, Tamela Mann, won the award for Special Event CD of the year for "Best Days Deluxe Edition".

The New Artist of the Year award was presented to Tasha Page-Lockhart, marking her first Stellar Awards appearance, performing "Great Is Your Love" and "Faith Come Alive," with fellow first-timers The Walls Group.

Other masterful performances included Smokie Norful, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell and Pastor Beverly Crawford who all delivered passionate hand-clapping and foot-stomping presentations to the delight of the filled-to-capacity crowd. The Stellar Awards signature is its powerful collaborations, and this year was no exception with Rance Allen Group, Lisa Knowles & The Brown Singers, as well as Uncle Reece, Willie Moore, Jr. and Canton Jones teaming up to deliver amazing musical numbers.

Bishop Paul Morton received the Allstate James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments and was honored in song by Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers with Zarcadi & Crystal singing a medley of "I'm Still Standing". Al "The Bishop" Hobbs, received the Chevrolet Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legend Award for his career accomplishments in the radio industry.