The food wasn’t stellar (pun intended), but I enjoyed myself.  The Nominee Dinner is just a time to acknowledge all the artists nominated.  They get certificates and what not.

The program was hosted by Darius Brooks and Angela Spivey, two Chicago-bred gospel artists who had way  too much fun.  LOL

I got to talk with Jonathan Nelson (who agreed to check out the blog) and Lexi, arguably one of the sweetest ladies in the gospel industry.  She, too, said she’d check us out after exclaiming “I’m a pundit, too!”  Yes, you certainly ARE!

A highlight of the dinner was a performance by James Fortune & FIYA, whose single, “I’ll Trust You,” has been dominating the #1 spot at radio for the past 22 weeks!

As we left the dinner, I got to speak with the fellas from 21:03.  Very cool, humble and genuinely kind guys.  Refreshingly so.  No time to linger, though, cuz we had to make it to the next event!

Next stop, the Urban Soul Cafe at B.B. King’s…