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Gospel Top 40's Black Music Month Honorees

From the artists on the stage to the executives behind the curtian, we’re celebrating the creators and visionaries who keep Gospel music and culture alive.

BLACK MUSIC MONTH HONOREE

Phyllis Caddell

Publicist and PR strategist, Phyllis Caddell founded and developed PC Public Relations to elevate artists, amplify brands, and bring high-profile events to the forefront of the public eye. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, she continues to leave a lasting impression as a powerful force working behind the scenes — a true quiet storm in public relations and entertainment marketing.

BLACK MUSIC MONTH HONOREE

Don Jackson

Chairman and CEO of Central City Productions, Don Jackson is the visionary founder and creator behind one of the nation’s most successful media platforms. Through his nationally syndicated programming, he has made a lasting impact on African American households across the country. For more than five decades, his work has inspired, informed, and influenced audiences while helping shape the landscape of Black entertainment and television media.

BLACK MUSIC MONTH HONOREE

Brian Courtney Wilson

Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist Brian Courtney Wilson’s introduction to the Gospel music industry immediately established him as one of the genre’s most recognizable and respected voices.

From his breakthrough hit, “All I Need,” Brian Courtney Wilson has become a consistent and celebrated presence in Gospel music, known for his powerful vocals, heartfelt ministry, and timeless sound. His ability to transcend musical boundaries has positioned him as a premier vocalist whose impact is felt across multiple genres and audiences.

Brian Courtney Wilson remains one of Gospel music’s most influential and admired voices.

BLACK MUSIC MONTH HONOREE

Bishop Hezikiah Walker

Pastor, founder and leader of Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir is the supreme choir master.

With a discography of endless hits that includes: “I’ll Make It,” “99½,” “Let’s Dance” “How Much We Can Bear,” his sound has set the tone for how church choir’s and the Gospel music industry groove.

The Gospel Top 40 is excited to celebrate community activist Hezekiah Walker.