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2019 STELLAR AWARDS NOMINEES HONORED AT ASCAP AND MOTOWN GOSPEL 10TH ANNUAL “MORNING GLORY” BREAKFAST IN LAS VEGAS

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2019 STELLAR AWARDS NOMINEES HONORED AT ASCAP AND MOTOWN GOSPEL 10TH ANNUAL “MORNING GLORY” BREAKFAST IN LAS VEGAS

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), along with Motown Gospel, celebrated the most prestigious names in gospel music at the 10th annual ASCAP “Morning Glory” Breakfast, honoring the 2019 Stellar Awards nominees at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. Hosted by Motown Gospel artist and television personality Lexi, the exclusive invite-only reception is one of the premier events leading up to the 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.

The program began with opening welcome remarks from ASCAP Senior Director of Membership Jonathan ‘JJ’ Jones. Host Lexi delivered a heartwarming opening prayer and kicked off the breakfast with an introduction of Co-Executive Director of Motown Gospel, EJ Gaines.

Uplifting performances by Motown Gospel artists included the newly signed husband & wife duo, Jerard & Jovaun, who delivered the Hillsong Worship anthem, “What A Beautiful Name,” with a riveting gospel flair. Labelmate Gene Moore debuted “Ask for Rain,” written by Jason Nelson and produced by Terence Vaughn, from his forthcoming sophomore album. Before his performance, Moore gave a personal testimony, explaining that he faced a storm of adversities last year and simply “asked God for rain.” His performance brought the audience to their feet. Moore’s last album, The Future, earned him a 2018 Stellar nomination for New Artist of the Year.

Celebrity photographer and disabled Vietnam veteran Jerome Dorn embodies the very definition of resilience. Born in Philadelphia, the fifth of seven children, Dorn stayed focused throughout his youth, eventually obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice. Dorn has worked with the Philadelphia Police Department, Department of Justice, World Wide Detective Agency, and several other high profile security groups. Throughout his successful career, Dorn wrestled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an aftereffect of his military service. Battling the pain and debilitating effect of PTSD, Dorn found comfort behind the camera. Photography proved to be not only therapeutic, but life changing as well. Dorn picked up his first camera in 1970 while serving in Vietnam and knew instantly that behind the lens was where he belonged. His shooting style and photographs were special, generating a buzz in the industry. In 1985, he began his career in photojournalism, working in a variety of genres. Dorn’s credentials include fashion, lifestyle photography, photojournalism, and celebrity/red carpet coverage. Working with MSNBC, Jet Magazine, and major publications in Philadelphia and around the country, Dorn has had the honor of capturing the images of hundreds of notable celebrities and politicians including President Barack Obama, George Bush Jr, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Jesse Jackson, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry. Photography has sent Dorn around the globe, inspiring his passion for civil activism. In 1995, Dorn assembled and led a group of forty-two men to the Million Man March. Together, they spent five days walking from Philadelphia to Washington DC. In his travels, Dorn observed a common theme amongst the youth of the world. Many of the children he encountered seemed lost. Understanding that opportunities for at-risk youth are minimal, Dorn was inspired to make a difference. Established by Dorn in 2011, InDaHouseMedia was built on the idea that there is room in the house for everyone. With InDaHouseMedia, Dorn’s mission is to provide the future generation with positive direction through sports, music, and photography.

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