Organizers of the Soar Awards along with local dignitaries and Hard Rock Casino Rockford employees and guests gathered at the casino Wednesday for an exciting announcement about the show's 2025 venue.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Gospel music’s SOAR Awards show is returning to Rockford for the 8th year, but this time relocating to the Hard Rock Casino. The 2025 SOAR Awards will pay tribute to ...

The awards are an annual acknowledgement of how the arts positively impact our community. The council hosts the event to elevate and celebrate creative contributions made by individuals and ...