Red Carpet Rundown: 41st Annual Stellar Awards

August 17, 2026 NastyBreakdown 0 News, Red Carpet, Shows,

(L-R) Kirk Franklin and Tammy Franklin attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The biggest night in Gospel Music returns for its 41st year anniversary! The Stellar Awards took place this past Saturday in Charlotte, NC.

This year the awards ceremony was hosted by none other than the modern day gospel music legend Kirk Franklin. Along with performances by Aaron Cole, Childlike CiCi, Darrel Walls, Kierra Sheard, Jekalyn Carr, Jevon Dewand ,John P. Kee, Le’Andria Johnson, PJ Morton and many more.

Walking the Red Carpet and wearing nothing less than their Sunday’s Best are some of the best in Gospel Music today, including Ricky Dillard, JJ Hairston, VaShawn Michtell, Tasha Cobb Leonard, Bobbi Lane, Ann Nesby, Jonathan McReynolds, Pastor Mike Jr., Mali Music, Angela Taylor and a slew of other talented and anointed voices.

Interested in finding out when the 41st Annual Stellar Awards will air in your neck of the woods? Check out this interactive map with listing dates and times https://thestellarawards.com/map/index.

Lucinda Moore attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Frederick Perry attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Franchesca attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Trina Hairston and JJ Hairston attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina

JJ Hairston attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mali Music attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sounds of Blackness attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ricky Dillard attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jason McGee attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Otis K. Kemp attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mike Teezy attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Kentrell Ragin and Kymberli Joye Ragin attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MAJOR attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Malik Oliver attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Amethyst Davis attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brandon Camphor attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Fred Cleveland, Angela Marie Jones and Brandon Camphor attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Micah Lee attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Earnest Pugh attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Crystal Aikin attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Alphaeus Anderson (2nd R) and Pure N Heart attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Members of Southern University Gospel Choir attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lisa McClendon attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Simone Green attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Janisse Flowers and Neiko Flowers attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Neiko Flowers attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jennifer J. Jackson attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Nieyana Gavin and Kelontae Gavin attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kelontae Gavin attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Members of the ABLAZE Youth Choir attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Family attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

VaShawn Mitchell attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Marvin Sapp attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Angel Taylor attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Arlen “GRIFF” Griffin attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ce’Jae attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Teresa Jackson and Don Jackson attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Travis Greene attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Travis Greene (R) attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Karen Clark Sheard attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Jazze Pha, Gaz Money, and Jevon Dewand attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Keyla Richardson attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jonathan McReynolds attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Maranda Curtis attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pj Morton attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jekalyn Carr attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tammy Franklin attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kirk Franklin attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

William Murphy attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) GooGoo Atkins and Erica Campbell attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

GooGoo Atkins attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Erica Campbell attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Me’Kayla Desiree attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kierra Sheard Keily attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pastor Mike Jr. attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Sheldon Williams and LaSha Knox attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tenroc attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Aaron Cole attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kem attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jason Clayborn attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Latiana Clayborn and Jason Clayborn attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jamal Roberts attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ann Nesby attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kim Person attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Adia attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Paul Porter and Melvin Williams attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Paul Porter attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Melvin Williams attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lil Rel Howery attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lisa Knowles-Smith (C) & The Brown Singers attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kennedy Anderson (L) and Adam Blackstone Jr (R) attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(L-R) Kennedy Anderson and Jonathan Anderson attend the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kennedy Anderson attends the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Adam Blackstone arrives during the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Adam Blackstone (R) and Adam Blackston Jr. (L) arrives during the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.