The 2024 Soar Awards Come to Rockford!

The 2024 Soar Awards Come to Rockford!

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Posted On: January 11, 2024

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We love seeing locally owned media companies succeed! So when we learned about the 2024 Soar Awards, we had to share it! Check out the press release below for all the news and details. 🤩

Soar Radio, Award-winning online radio station, is excited to reveal the upcoming seventh annual Soar Awards television taping.

The star-studded event is scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024, at 7 PM at The Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL. This celebration of gospel excellence has secured a major national television partner, to be announced and aired in

the second quarter of 2024.

Multi-award-winning recording artist Todd Dulaney is set to take the stage as the host, adding his charismatic presence to an already dazzling program that will feature performances honoring pioneers from all genres of gospel music.

Marvin Sapp to Receive Soar Icon Award:

Artist Marvin Sapp, a celebrated name in the gospel genre and a multiplatinum-selling artist, will be honored with the Soar Icon Honor. With 13 Grammy nominations, 24 Stellar Awards, 2 Soul Train Music Awards, 2 BET Awards, 4 Dove Awards, and numerous other accolades, Sapp has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Ricky Dillard to Receive Soar Award Legend Award:

Known as "The Choir Master, " Ricky Dillard has been a force in gospel music since his debut recording in 1990. A multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominee, Dillard has ensured the enduring presence of gospel choir music in the industry. He will receive the

Soar Award Legend Honor.

Kim Burrell to Receive Soar Industry Impact Award:

Singer Kim Burrell, recognized for her powerful voice and widespread influence, will be honored with the Industry Impact Honor. With notable collaborations with mainstream secular artists, Burrell has left an indelible mark on the industry. Travis Greene to Receive Soar Luminary Award

Artist/Pastor Travis Greene, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor, will receive the Soar Luminary Honor. His international sensation and chart-topping hits have solidified his place in the gospel music landscape.

The evening will feature dynamic performances and appearances by a lineup that includes Jekalyn Carr, Mali Music, Lena Byrd Miles, Brian Courtney Wilson, Anita Wilson, Gene Moore, Maranda Curtis, Todd Galberth, and more.

Phillip Feaster, renowned for his work with Fred Hammond and VaShawn Mitchell, will serve as the music director.

Tickets for this extraordinary event are available at Ticketmaster.com or BMO Harris Center's Box Office. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the 2024 SOAR Awards celebration.

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