To honor the rich tradition of gospel music in the black church, CNN is inviting choirs around the world of all denominations to sing as one.

BMI will honor gospel greats Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch at their 11th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The event will take place on January 15, 2010 and will be held the day before the 25th Annual Stellar Awards, BMI’s invitation-only ceremony.

BMI honors names two greats as their 2010 Trailblazers.Â