For worship leader Martha Munizzi, blessings come in sixes. Recently, she’s been savoring the success of her sixth album, “Make It Loud!”. The project, filled with powerful worship songs and moving ballads is a declarative statement for Christians to make their voices loud for the Lord. The latest release peaked on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart at #6 spurred on by the exciting lead single, “Excellent”.

Apparently, fans of Martha’s ministry are enjoying the new release as well. The Stellar Awards Gospel Music Association recently announced the first round of nominations for the 27th Annual Stellar Awards and Munizzi racked up six coveted slots. She has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year, Producer of the Year, Music Video of the Year –Short Format, Recorded Music Packaging of the Year and Praise and Worship CD of the Year.

Members of the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Association are able to vote now until September 2, 2011, for the 2012 show. It’s not too late to become a member and cast your vote today! To vote or become a member, log on to www.thestellarawards.com. The Stellar Awards is the first program celebrating the genre of gospel music and recognizes artists, writers and industry professionals.