A song by local songwriter Anthony “Junebug” Turner Jr. is featured on Ricky Dillard’s “Choirmaster II” album, which won two categories at the 39th Stellar Awards in Las Vegas on July 20.

The Motown Gospel release, featuring Turner’s “Fill Us Once Again,” won Choir of the Year and Traditional Choir of the Year.

Turner, currently pursuing a master’s of divinity at Virginia Union University, also pastors the Pentecostal Tabernacle in Richmond and serves as minister of music at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg.

His musical collaborations include work with Dr. Elbertina “Twinkie” Clark, Hezekiah Walker and James Hall.

“Choirmaster II” was recorded live Sept. 9, 2023, in Cincinnati. Turner’s other accomplishments include authoring a music instruction book and holding leadership positions in various church organizations.