BMI recognized the contributions of gospel greats Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood at the 15th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 17 in Nashville. Hosted by BMI Vice President, 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.

Wardell Malloy, Del Bryant, Catherine Brewton, Dewayne Woods, Michael O’Neill

Earnest Pugh

Isaac Carree

William McDowell

Donald Lawrence

Sherri Shepherd

Paul Morton

Catherine Brewton (BMI Vice-Pres)

Erica Campbell and Michelle Williams

Dondria Clark Cole

Erica Campbell

Michelle Williams

Yolanda Adams