I think it was better than the show.  No, for real.  Ask anyone who was there and they may say the same.  MAJOR props go to Damon Williams for putting it all together and looking out for me.  I appreciate you!

I sat with Monique Walker and Asaph Ward and chatted a bit before the program started. The post party was a mini-concert showcasing Donald Lawrence’s upcoming album, The Law of Confession, Part 1, in stores on February 3rd.  He, along with a band and 9 of his phenomenal (and unparalleled) vocalists promptly took to the stage and killed.  No, wait.  They did an awesome job!

See, the theme of Donald Lawrence’s new album centers around what we say, and the impact of those things on the life of the believer.  And one of the things he pointed out was that we need to be mindful of how we use so many negative words, especially in reference to singers and music (i.e., she killed, he’s a beast, the band is bad, that’s crazy).  I know I do it ALL THE TIME… So, I’ma try to stop.

Anyway, he gave a praise and worship experience unlike any other.  His singers are some of the best on the planet, his writing and production left nothing to be desired… some of the greatest artists in gospel music were in that room and everyone was on their feet for every song, holding their jaw-dropped mouths and shaking their heads in disbelief. There was not ONE dull moment and each song floored us all!

As for the content of the songs, two words:  the TRUTH.  I cannot say enough about this project.  The songs are relevant, life-changing and refreshing.  Guys, for real… I cannot articulate the magic of that show, but I walked away feeling SO inspired and SO excited.  Dare I say, this album is not going to be easily topped this year.  YOU MUST BUY IT.

By the time he was done, he had given us 6 or 7 songs– just enough to leave us satisfied for the night, but hungry for more.  In fact, I was starving.  Definitely one of the highlights of my weekend!

My wife and I flew out on Friday and, before we could even get out of New York, Stellar Award attendees were everywhere.  I caught a glimpse of Darius Brooks (artist and former songwriter for Milton Brunson & The Tommies) and a bunch of folks from Love Fellowship Tabernacle at our gate at the airport.

Best of all, we met up with our good buddy, Damon Williams (Director of Marketing at Zomba Gospel) and waited to board.  He was even gracious enough to give me a quick promo photo (with my promo postcards) for the site!

Once we landed, it was straight to the host hotel, the Sheraton Music City Hotel.  No time to relax, though, cuz we only had a quick minute to eat before the next event.

More in a minute!