GMC Renews Stellar Awards Rights Deal

By R. Thomas Umstead
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GMC will air the gospel music-themed Stellar Awards through 2014 as part of a long-term deal announced Friday between the two parties.
GMC, which has telecast the Stellars since 2009, renewed its current deal to include carriage of the show in 2012, 2013 and 2014, said network officials. In addition, the network will air live the Stellar nominations show in 2012 and 2013.
The network Saturday will air the 27th annual Stellar Awards nomination show and concert hosted by gospel supergroup Trin-i-tee 5:7 and comedian Akintunde.
The one-hour telecast will also feature performances by Isaac Carree, William McDowell, Y'anna Crawley and other special guests.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.