One of the most highly publicized events of the Stellar Awards weekend was the Bonnerfide Radio Launch Party, the celebratory event hosted by Gerard Bonner for… well, the entire industry. The party did not disappoint… it was a virtual who’s-who of folks in the industry and just about everyone rolled through at some point to show their love.
In case you don’t know by now, Bonnerfide Radio is a new internet radio station created and hosted by Gerard Bonner (also of GospelFlava.com). Within months, the interactive radio show/chat room experience was nominated for a 2010 Stellar Award for Internet Radio Station Of The Year, and garnered the support of MAJOR gospel artists, including Fred Hammond, J Moss, John P. Kee, Sheri Jones-Moffett and countless others.
The night, hosted by popular journalist and personality Jawn Murray, boasted performances and appearances from new and established artists including PJ Morton, Jonathan Nelson, Jason Nelson, George Huff, Melinda Watts, Myron Butler, Candy & Peaches West, Algernon, Tre Thomas, Claude Deuce, Sheri Jones-Moffett, Rae Ellis, CMO, Dominique Side, JJ Hairston, Darnell Davis & Remnant, Lisa Page Brooks… I have to stop there cuz I’m losing myself in the evening again.
But just imagine a relaxed (though packed to the RAFTERS) lounge setting at Nashville’s popular venue, Limelight, featuring food and drink, enhanced by ministry/entertainment from some of the most creative and skilled vocalists in our game. That’s where I was on Friday night!
Wanna make sure I mention this testimony, too– immediately after THIS event, Gerard Bonner was involved in an automobile accident in which his car was totaled. From what I understand, he was hit by another car, which sent his car head-on into a truck… an 18-wheeler. Praise God, Gerard and the passengers with him, walked away with only minor bruises– no internal bleeding or complications whatsoever. When I spoke with him a few hours later, he was resting up to make sure he had enough energy for the rest of the Stellar weekend!
Now, I’m not big on blaming everything on the devil… I think, sometimes, folks just have auto accidents. But if you were blessed to watch how God has been dropping miracles for Gerard left and right over the past several months, and if you had seen how that evening was a confirmation of so many of Gerard’s dreams and ambitions (based on his calling), and if you had seen the wreckage and how the accident REALLY could’ve turned out another way… you’d probably be rejoicing that the hand of God remains more powerful than any attempt of the enemy, that His plans can never be ruined, that He’s a God of mercy, grace and love… I’m not thrilled about the accident, but I am thrilled that God is consistent in showing His children “I’m here for you… I’ve got plans for you… I’ve got you– physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually…” Let’s rest in that.
Anyway… it was kind of a once-in-a-lifetime type of deal, cuz how many launch parties can be thrown?! But maybe, if we’re nice to him, Gerard Bonner will throw the industry another shindig next year…
In the meantime, you can check out his live radio show EVERY weekday morning, from 9am to 12noon ET, at http://www.getbonnerfide.com/. You’ll immediately see what everyone is raving about…
Praise God for his grace! That's my father you're bragging on! Hallelujah. Big congrats to Gerard Bonner.
Awesome Right-up! Gerard Bonner is an inspiration and a reminder daily to live our best lives now inspite of the challenges and obstacles we face. The launch party was just the beginning of so many great things that in store for, who we call BISHOP, Gerard Bonner! Oh yeah, and that launch party was bananas!
I just shouted!
So wonderful to be connected to BRC and the fam. It was as a result of a twitter post on the night of the launch that I "joined in". A wonderful group of people! Congratulations Mr. Bonner....God will certainly finish the work He has begun in you! Stay focused, stay connected and stay relevant! aka vyctoriouswomen
Man. I'm blown away by what Gerard has accomplished in such a short amount of time. I watched the party online and chatted with the folks in the chat room until the end (like 3am sheesh lol). Had a blast! That San Franklin! Man down, code 10! Loved Sheri's transition into Amazing Grace at the end of her set and definitely felt Darnell Davis n nem when they hit my favorite joint "It's In Jesus"! There were some great moments all throughout the nite (and from a chat room perspective, some hilarious spots too). I shoulda called in "slick" so I could be with the rest of the saints... That was history in the making! Great job! and To God Be The Glory (insert Dion Moffett quicken here lol) for his hand of protection.. *in my Bishop C.L. Long voice from Scripture Catherdral in DC* -- "It Coulda BeenThe Other Way". shondo!
To God be the glory!! Praise God for you Gerard!! I was blessed to be in attendance at this event and I must say it was ON POINT!!!! WOW!!Gerard you are truly a blessing to the Kingdom! We bless God for HIS covering and protection over u and the others during the accident! He is so faithful!! Thanks for posting this EJ!!
Great write-up, EJ!!! It definitely was a GREAT nite. MANY congrats to Gerard for all his accomplishments and for continuing to be relevant and not compromising what He's called to do. Much love to all of the BRC fam!!! Get ready..Get set..Get BONNERFIDE!!! Let's Goooo!!!!