The Stellar Awards Celebrates 40 Years Of Gospel Music Greatness
Can you believe that it’s been 40 years since the inception of the premiere award show to recognize excellence in the Gospel Music industry? Neither can we, but 2025 signifies the 40th anniversary of The Stellar Awards, and what better way to celebrate that than by having two of the biggest gospel artists of all time lead the ceremonies.
Central City Productions has announced that GRAMMY Award-winning duo, BeBe and CeCe Winans will host the 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards taking place in Nashville, TN on August 16th, 2025 at the historic Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This milestone will honor 40 years of celebrating gospel music and will feature electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and special honors recognizing gospel legends and rising stars alike, under the theme, OUR MUSIC, OUR VOICE, OUR CULTURE.
Nineteen-time Stellar Award winner Pastor Mike Jr. and Stellar Award winner, Jason Nelson lead the field of nominees this year with nine nominations each; both landing top nominations in the key categories Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (Nelson’s You Belong: Live in Durham; and Mike Jr.’s I Got Away EP).
With eight nominations, Cece Winans is recognized in the top categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year for More Than This. Winans’ More Than This also features the single, “That’s My King.”
Other artists earning multiple Stellar nominations include: Mississippi Mass Choir, Adia, Deitrick Haddon, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kenny Lewis & One Voice, Micah Lee, Tamela Mann, Chandler Moore and FK&M (Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, and Marcus Cole).
Taking the stage for the 40th ceremony thus far: Adia, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Jekalyn Carr, Jason Nelson, Lisa Page Brooks, MAJOR., Melvin Crispell III, Pastor Mike Jr., Pastor Mike Todd & Transformation Worship, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Tramaine Hawkins and William Murphy.
Adding to the excitement, August 14th – August 16th, this year’s Stellar Awards is part of the STELLAR PLUS week, a fun-filled extravaganza centered around the flagship show, sponsored by Chevy and Aflac. From Master Classes and soundstages, to fashion shows, comedy showcases and more – the Stellar Plus 1 week offers a diverse array of activities for attendees. For more information on Stellar Plus Events visit stellarplusexperience.com.
Tickets for the award show itself are available now by visiting StellarAwards.com
