Photos from the Stellar Awards pre-show and Awards ceremonies

Hosts Richard Smallwood and Michelle Williams
Hosts Richard Smallwood and Michelle Williams

2014 Pre-Stellar Awards Show held at TPAC

The 2014 Pre-Stellar award show was held at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Artists performed and some received awards that would not accommodate the time permitted at the Stellar Award Show. It was also a “sneak peek” at some of the big winners such as, Tamela Mann, who received seven awards for this season. The Pre-Stellar Awards show was hosted by Richard Smallwood and Michelle Williams.       

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2014 Stellar aired live at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium

The 2014 Stellar Awards Show was held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium with hosts, comedians Rickey Smiley and Sherri Shepherd. A special tribute to Nelson Mandela was held by raising yellow light sticks (passed out upon entering the auditorium) as Jennifer Holiday sang. It was a very entertaining and uplifting night for those receiving awards and those walking the red carpet.                                                                              

photos: Wanda Clay 

Here are more photos from both events   

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