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Reports on the preparations of U.S. states for the state employee recognition day on May 7, 2003. Sponsor of the state employee recognition day; U.S. states that recognize the event; Role of the guide published by the National Association of State Personnel Executives on the preparations.

Reports on the 16th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards held on January 13, 2001 at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Success of Yolanda Adams who won five awards, including artist of the year; Awards which were given to the sister duo Tina and Erica Atkins; Highlights of the ceremony.

Offers highlights of the Gospel Music Workshop of America held in August 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting showcasing gospel talent, as well as providing a forum of information on various issues; Rare performance by CeCe Winans at the show; Award given to the Dixie Hummingbirds to celebrate 75 years in gospel music.

Focuses on the 14th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards held January 9, 1999. Number of awards garnered by Fred Hammond's Detroit, Michigan based choir, Radical For Christ; The three awards given to Karen Clark-Sheard; Featured performance of Kierra Sheard, Clark-Sheard's daughter; Creation of the awards show to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Presentation of the James Cleveland Award to the late Thomas Whitfield.

Reports on the changes in several category names for the Gospel Music Association's 1996 Dove Awards. Changes in the black gospel categories as a reflection of deeper discord about proper gospel monikers and appropriate categorization; African-American community's sensitivity to the use of the word `black' in the black gospel category; Contentions over the definition of black gospel.

Reports on the awarding of four individual Dove Awards to Michael English during the 25th annual Dove Awards in April 28, 1994. Artist of the Year award; Male Vocalist of the Year award; Contemporary Album of the Year award; Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year award; Complete listing of the Dove Award winners.

Reports on music performers Mississippi Mass Choir and Kirk Franklin's acceptance of two awards apiece at the ninth annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in November 27, 1993. Franklin's performance of the song `Why We Sing'; Rainbow Coalition president and founder Jesse Jackson as recipient of the most-notable-achievement award; Actors Clifron Davis and Anna Maria Horsford as hosts of the program; Other award winners.

Reports on the winners of the 19th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards held on January 10, 2004 in Houston, Texas. Rance Allen and Mary Mary for the music release "Right on Time: Live in Memphis"; Nomination of Vickie Winans in various award categories; Byron Cage for his work "The Presence of the Lord Is Here."

Reports on the 22nd Annual Gospel Music Excellence Awards on August 9, 2003 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in Tampa, Florida. Nominees; Highlights of the event; Music recordings to be released in 2003.

Presents news briefs related to the gospel music industry as of March 8, 2003. Controversy surrounding the receipt of a 2003 Grammy Award by Eartha for the album 'Sidebars'; Reaction of retailers to her victory over more popular artists BeBe Winans and Fred Hammond; Release of the album 'Gotta Serve Somebody--The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan,' featuring Aaron Neville and Mavis Staples; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the gospel music industry as of January 25, 2003. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Artists who received awards, including Kirk Franklin and Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers; Television broadcast details for the awards presentation.

Presents news briefs related to the gospel music industry as of March 9, 2002. Release of the album 'Go Get Your Life Back,' by Donald Lawrence & the Tri City Singers; Artists who won awards at the 2002 Kmart Gospel Insider Awards, including Kirk Franklin; Details of a convention of members of the gospel industry hosted by 'Gospel Today' magazine; Others.

Reports on the proceedings of the 2002 Stellar Music Gospel Awards held at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia. Artists who performed at the event, including Donnie McClurkin and Kirk Franklin; Awards won by McClurkin and others; List of awards given for best album and song, and other categories.

Presents news briefs for the gospel music industry as of November 18, 2000. Announcement of nominations for the 16th annual Stellar Awards; Release of the album 'Not Guilty,' by John P. Kee.

Reports from Nashville, that gospel singer John P. Kee won five awards at the 11th annual Stellar Awards, on January 6, 1996 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Dottie Peoples won four awards; Other winners.

Discusses the 12th annual Stellar Awards, held on December 12, 1996. The performance of Kirk Franklin, following his recovery from an accident in November; Franklin's Tour of Life concerts; A complete list of the winners.

Presents numerous brief articles pertaining to the winners of 1999 Grammy Awards. Comments of Lauryn Hill on winning five Grammys; Time off for perennial Grammy favorite Take 6 to complete two records; Comments of Deniece Williams on winning a Grammy award for best pop/contemporary gospel album for `This Is My Song'; Others.