Stellar Gospel Music Awards Celebrate 40 Years of Sound, Spirit and Legacy
The soulful heartbeat of gospel music is taking over Nashville as the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards returns for a monumental celebration of faith, culture and sound.
Hosted by gospel legends BeBe and CeCe Winans, this year’s awards honor the trailblazers, storytellers, and voices that continue to shape the genre.
The main ceremony will be taped live on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with a full weekend of Stellar+ Experience events running from Aug. 14–16.
Presented by the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy (SAGMA), the show has spotlighted the best in gospel music since 1985. From show-stopping performances to heartfelt tributes, the Stellar Awards remain one of the most anticipated moments in Black music and ministry each year.
According to the Gospel Music Association, this year’s performers include Adia, Pastor Mike Jr., Maverick City Music, Jonathan McReynolds, Tamela Mann, J.J. Hairston, and many more. Expect a night filled with dynamic worship, praise, and celebration of Black excellence in music.
Leading Nominees
Artist of the Year
CeCe Winans
Jason Nelson
Kenny Lewis & One Voice
Pastor Mike Jr.
Tamela Mann
Song of the Year
Amen – Pastor Mike Jr.
Clap My Way – Micah Lee
I Prayed for You (Said a Prayer) – MAJOR.
That’s My King – CeCe Winans
Yahweh (ft. Melvin Crispell III) – Jason Nelson
Album of the Year
I Got Away EP – Pastor Mike Jr.
Live Breathe Fight – Tamela Mann
More Than This – CeCe Winans
The Healing Project – Kenny Lewis & One Voice
You Belong: Live in Durham – Jason Nelson
How to Watch
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards will be available to stream on Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV. A televised broadcast will air later this year on BET.
For four decades, the Stellar Awards have not only honored gospel music’s top talent but also preserved the spirit of a genre rooted in resilience, joy, and purpose. Gospel music continues to serve as a cultural anchor, carrying messages of hope and healing through generations.
Legacy isn’t just about who someone is; it’s about the lasting impact of what they create. The Stellar Awards prove that gospel’s legacy is alive and thriving, driven by artists whose music continues to inspire and uplift the world.
