From CBSNews.com: Walter Hawkins, a Grammy award-winning gospel singer, composer and pastor from Oakland died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer.  He was 61.

From TheGrio.com: If you know anything about gospel music the name Tonex will strike a chord. In 2004 he took the gospel world by storm when he released his Grammy nominated album Out The Box. Not only was it number one on the gospel charts, it also made a mark on the Top R&B charts.

In celebration of his milestone 50th birthday, esteemed pastor, gospel singer and spiritual leader Donnie McClurkin threw an event fit for a King.