Congresswoman Corrine Brown was honored during the the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards that
celebrates and honors history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and
philanthropic individuals.
The award show will air tonight at 9 on BOUNCE TV. The broadcast
will repeat this Sunday at 3 p.m.
Nia Long and Terrence J hosted
the black-tie ceremony, held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in
Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016.
The
show kicked off with a crowd-pleasing special tribute to the
GrammyAward-winning iconic group Salt-N-Pepa, in celebration of their 30-year
anniversary in hip-hop. The tribute included a special performance by
Salt-N-Pepa, who took the stage to perform their smash hit "Push It,"
as well as featured appearances by rappers MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Monie Love.
Two
extraordinary performances of the evening included a soul-stirring rendition of
the Adele hit single "Hello" by Grammy® Award-nominated
singer-songwriter Joe, as well as an emotionally riveting performance by R&B
and jazz singer Andra Day, who sang "America the Beautiful" which she
sang during a very special tribute to all 18 African American Women of the
United States Congress who were honored with the prestigious "Political
Leadership Award."
One
of the biggest highlights of the evening was the honoring of comedian and actor George Wallace with
the "Legend Award," and a very special appearance and tribute by
Academy® Award-winning actress and comedian Mo'Nique.
Other
stand-out performers, presenters and special guests who graced the stage at
this year's milestone show included two of the stars of Bounce TV's upcoming
and much-anticipated original new drama series Saints & Sinners, Clifton
Powell and Christian Keyes and R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green.
Kelly
Price and gospel singer Deitrick Haddon, both sang new original songs from the
forthcoming Saints & Sinners series soundtrack. Raheem DeVaughn;actors
Regina Hall; Michael Ealy; Bryshere "Yazz" Gray; R&B recording
artist Al B. Sure and journalist Ed Gordon were also among the performers and
presenters.
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