CELEBRATED ACTORS, SINGERS, POLITICIANS & HUMANITARIANS HEADLINE THE 24TH ANNUAL TRUMPET AWARDS

The Trumpet Awards Foundation and title sponsor American Family Insurance presented the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards which premiered Friday, January 29 at 9:00 pm (ET) on Bounce TV. The ceremony is a celebration honoring history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and philanthropic individuals.

Terrence J and Nia Long hosted the black-tie ceremony which was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016.

The awards show started off with a special tribute to the GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic group Salt-N-Pepa, in celebration of their 30-year anniversary in hip-hop which included a special performance by Salt-N-Pepa, performing their smash hit "Push It," as well as featured appearances by rappers MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Monie Love.

Two extraordinary performances of the evening included a soul-stirring rendition of the Adele hit single "Hello" by GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Joe, as well as an emotionally riveting performance by R&B and jazz singer Andra Day, who sang "America the Beautiful."

Comedian and actor George Wallace as honored with the "Legend Award," which was the highlight of the ceremony, as well as a very special appearance and tribute by Academy® Award-winning actress and comedian Mo'Nique.

Other stand-out performers, presenters and special guests who graced the stage at this year's milestone show included Clifton Powell and Christian Keyes; R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green; Kelly Price and gospel singer Deitrick Haddon, both of whom sang new original songs from the forthcoming Saints & Sinners series soundtrack; Raheem DeVaughn;actors Regina Hall; Michael Ealy; Bryshere "Yazz" Gray; R&B recording artist Al B. Sure and journalist Ed Gordon. *Photos Courtesy of Trumpet Awards