The Urban Gospel Alliance held its first Urban Gospel Industry Awards July 17 at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, Calif. The show was co-hosted by former UPN star Cee Cee Michaela and featured performances by Tiffany Laing, Sean Slaughter, Al LaFons George, Michelle Bonilla, Eastwood, Jason Bitten, Sackcloth Fashion and comedian Small Frie.

Tonex won the award for Urban Gospel Artist/Group of the Year, while Kirk Franklin's "Brighter Day" took home the award for Video of the Year. Crossover Community Church in Tampa, Fla., received the award for Ministry of the Year

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