Gospel Photo Archive
BMI President & CEO Del Bryant (left) presents an award to Matthew Brownie in recognition of his hit "Never Would Have Made It," co-written and recorded by Pastor Marvin Sapp on his critically acclaimed album Thirsty.
Adroit musician and songwriter Tommy Simms (right) pauses for a photo with BMI President & CEO Del Bryant (left).
2007 Trailblazer honoree Fred Hammond helps the BMI staff welcome legend Rance Allen to the luncheon. Pictured are (l to r): Fred Hammond, BMI's Wardell Malloy, Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, with Rance Allen.
Accomplished vocalist Kelly Price arrives. Pictured are (l to r): BMI's Wardell Malloy, Kelly Price and BMI's Del Bryant.
Elite singer/songwriter Percy Bady and 2008 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel honoree Vanessa Bell Armstrong are greeted by the BMI staff. Pictured are (l to r): Percy Bady, BMI's Catherine Brewton and Vanessa Bell Armstrong, with BMI's Wardell Malloy and Del Bryant.
Esteemed music director Donald Lawrence guides each year of awe-inspiring BMI Trailblazer musical tributes.
2008 Trailblazer honoree Pastor Marvin Winans arrives. Pictured are (l to r): BMI's Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, Pastor Marvin Winans and BMI's Wardell Malloy.
BMI's Catherine Brewton welcomes gospel luminary Fred Hammond to the luncheon.
Pastor Marvin Winans grins with his new BMI Trailblazer award.
Marvin "Coconut" Winans, Jr. gives a stirring performance in tribute to his father, Pastor Marvin Winans.