The Fort Valley State University Choir

08/31/2026

OFFICIAL THANK YOU 💙💛

The unedited version you missed!

On behalf of myself and The Fort Valley State University Choir, thank you to the Stellar Gospel Music Awards and SAGMA for this historic honor of being named the Inaugural HBCU Choir of the Year.

We are truly grateful to have shared this moment alongside so many phenomenal HBCU choirs. Congratulations and much love to every HBCU this one is for all of us !

Above all, we give God the glory. This is truly the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. — Psalm 118:23

With sincere gratitude,
Alicia Carner-McDonald
Director, The Fort Valley State University Choir
🏆 2026 Stellar Award Winner — Inaugural HBCU Choir of the Year

08/27/2026

The entire campus community is invited to celebrate a historic achievement as the Fort Valley State University Choir is recognized as the Stellar Awards HBCU Choir of the Year.
We invite faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters to join us for a live watch party as we gather to celebrate this milestone together.

Event Details

Sunday, August 30
7:30 p.m.
C.W. Pettigrew Center, Palmer Ballroom

Come enjoy an evening of fellowship, pride and celebration as we watch gospel music's biggest night and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our beloved FVSU choir.
We look forward to celebrating with the entire campus community.
If you can't join us in person, tune in to BET on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

08/27/2026

We aren’t sure who needs to hear this today, but don’t give up now. Keep showing up. Keep believing. Keep doing the work, even when it feels like nobody sees it.

What you’re building in private can become the very thing God uses to bless you in public. 💙💛

Stay encouraged. Your moment may be closer than you think.

08/22/2026

To our Stellar Award-winning musicians of The Fort Valley State University Choir — WE SALUTE YOU! Elvis Terry Lewis Jr.Patrick Jones-Baileyand Dejoin Ross

Thank you for your excellence, dedication, and for helping create the sound that carried us all the way to the Stellar Awards! Every note mattered, and this win belongs to you too!

We appreciate our band!

Special recognition to Craig White for stepping in on bass when needed and Van Sublett for filling in on drums when needed. Thank you both for always being willing to help us make it happen!

08/16/2026

HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE.

THEE Fort Valley State University Choir (ft. Loren Michelle and Tiffany Boone) is the inaugural Stellar Awards HBCU Choir of the Year!🏆

Under the leadership of Director Alicia Carner-McDonald, the FVSU Choir continues to set the standard for excellence, artistry and ministry.

Making history as the first-ever recipient of this prestigious honor, we’re bringing the award back to “the Valley.” 💙💛

08/14/2026

Charlotte here we come !!! We are beyond excited

08/10/2026

Happy first day of classes wildcats !!!

07/22/2026

Help Send the FVSU Choir to the Stellar Awards! 💙💛

https://fvsu.edu/students/choir

As an Official Nominee for HBCU Choir of the Year, we are preparing to represent The Valley on a national stage. We invite you to support our journey with a tax-deductible donation.

Any amount is greatly appreciated and will help support student travel and participation expenses.

Donate today:
https://fvsu.edu/students/choir

Thank you for your support!

Located in the heart of Georgia, FVSU combines the personal attention and family feel of a small, private college with the resources and research found at large public universities.

06/20/2026

SOLID ROCK 🎶

Everything around us may change, but one thing remains the same: Christ is our firm foundation.

When life gets shaky, stand on the Rock that never fails. The Solid Rock!

Be blessed !