GMC Airs Exclusive Event to Celebrate Black History Month

Anyone who's ever participated in any Stellar Award activities knows that the BMI Trailblazers Luncheon is one of the most highly anticipated events of the weekend. The invitation-only event honors some of biggest names in Gospel music, and it's always a good time. Well, the Gospel Music Channel is bringing this year's luncheon to you for the very first time.

This year's event, which was taped on January 16th in Nashville, honors Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence (pictured), and Cece Winans. Kirk Franklin and BMI's Catherine Brewton hosted, and featured performers included Israel Houghton, Kierra Sheard, Kim Burrell, and Lalah Hathaway.

The 2009 BMI Trailblazers Awards Tribute to Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence & CeCe Winans will air on Sunday, February 22nd at 8pm ET as part of The Gospel Music Channel's Black History Month celebration. If you happen to miss it the first time, you can catch encores at 11pm ET Sunday or on Monday, February 23rd at 10:30pm ET.