Tamela and David Mann receive recognition as BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music for their exceptional success in the genre and beyond, both as stellar songwriters, artists, and actors. The musical tributes to The Manns started with Zacardi Cortez and Anaysha Figueroa-Cooper giving a moving performance of “Now Behold the Lamb,” followed by Lisa Knowles-Smith, who gave a powerful rendition of “Take Me to the King.” After accepting the honor and thanking those who have helped the husband-and-wife team along the way, Tamela Mann surprised the audience with an explosive performance of her mega-hit, “Change Me,” which spent 23 weeks at number one on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Chart.
The awards show paid tribute to the best in the Gospel music community and honored BMI’s Gospel Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year, and the top 25 Gospel songs of the previous year. BMI’s President & CEO, Mike O’Neill, and Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, hosted the event.
View a clip of the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards 2023 and enjoy.
