Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch honored at 2010 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon.

BMI recognized the contributions of gospel pioneers Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch at the 11^th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon Friday, Jan. 15 in Nashville. Hosted by BMI VP, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, the invitation-only celebration attracted gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives, as well as the genre's legends. The ceremony was also recorded live, and will be broadcast as a special on the Gospel Music Channel later this year. Catherine Brewton was also joined by Dorinda Clark Cole to present an award for Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year to esteemed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Derrick Starks in recognition of his hit composition “Take It Back,” the title track of Clark Cole’s latest critically acclaimed album. Byron Cage hosted the tribute to Donnie McClurkin, which featured inspired live performances by gospel powerhouses including Latice Crawford, Micah Stampley, Pastor Marvin Winans, and Yolanda Adams, who was joined by McClurkin for a rousing rendition of “We Fall Down.” Yolanda Adams also hosted the musical homage to Andraé Crouch. Spine-tingling performances were delivered by stars including Adams, CeCe Winans, TaTa Vega, Mary Mary, Pastor Marvin Winans, and Dorinda Clark Cole, who joined Vega for a jaw-dropping finale.