Pastor John P. Kee To Be Honored With BMI Trailblazer of Gospel Award

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Pastor John P. Kee To Be Honored With BMI Trailblazer of Gospel Award

Pastor John P. Kee will be recognized for his pioneering 40+ years in Gospel music at this year's BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards.

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