Southern Gospel Choir Makes History | Baton Rouge News

Southern University Gospel Choir is a finalist for the brand new HBCU Choir of the Year award at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards — the first-ever category honoring gospel choirs from historically Black colleges and universities. One of just five groups in the running, they earned their spot with a powerful performance of “Call His Name” led by Cameron Blain, showcasing the choir’s talent and dedication under director Ernest Bowman. This milestone not only elevates Southern but also gives HBCU gospel music a dedicated national spotlight on one of gospel’s biggest stages. The winner will be announced August 15 at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Charlotte, hosted by Kirk Franklin, with performances by John P. Kee and Jekalyn Carr. Regardless of the outcome, Southern has already made history as one of the inaugural finalists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aeca45a543693e06