ATLANTA - TelAve -- The SPIN Awards proudly announces that multiple Stellar Award nominated gospel recording artist, internationally acclaimed worship leader, and Stellar Award winning radio personality Dr. Lonnie Hunter will lead the Official Kick Off Worship Experience on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM during the 10th Anniversary SPIN Awards Weekend Experience in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Dr. Hunter, whose recent worship single, "Flow (Like A River)," continues to inspire audiences through its message of God's presence and renewal, will help launch the Weekend Experience's worship celebration, setting the spiritual atmosphere for three days dedicated to honoring those who faithfully SPIN the Gospel message through Christian Gospel Radio.

For more than three decades, Dr. Hunter has impacted the Gospel community through music, worship, ministry, and broadcasting. A multiple Stellar Award nominated recording artist and Stellar Award winning radio personality, he continues to encourage audiences around the world through his music, ministry, and worship leadership.

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Serving as the spiritual centerpiece of Thursday's activities, the Official Kick Off Worship Experience will invite attendees into a powerful time of praise, worship, and ministry as The SPIN Awards begins its landmark 10th Anniversary celebration.

"We're very excited to welcome Dr. Lonnie Hunter to our 10th Anniversary Weekend Experience," exclaimed BM Snowden of The Spin Awards. "It is a privilege to have someone whose ministry represents the bridge between Gospel music and Christian Gospel Radio. His passion for worship and heart for God's people make him the perfect person to help set the spiritual atmosphere for this historic celebration."

In addition to leading the Official Kick Off Worship Experience, Dr. Hunter will participate throughout the Weekend Experience as opportunities allow, further encouraging attendees through fellowship and ministry.

The 10th Anniversary SPIN Awards Weekend Experience will take place October 22 through 24, 2026, bringing together Christian Gospel Radio stations, personalities, DJs, podcasters, artists, and industry leaders for worship, workshops, networking, live performances, and the premier LIVE SPIN Awards Ceremony.

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Complimentary registration is available for Thursday and Friday's Weekend Experiences. Tickets for Saturday night's Main Ceremony are available at www.TheSpinAwards.com.

About The Spin Awards

The Spin Awards is the first and only major awards organization created exclusively to celebrate Christian Gospel Radio. The annual three day Weekend Experience culminates in its premier LIVE awards show, where stations, personalities, DJs, podcasters, and other Christian Gospel Radio professionals are recognized for SPINning the Gospel message. The Spin Awards exists to celebrate excellence, encourage fellowship, and give glory to God through Christian Gospel Radio.

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