The 37th Stellar Awards ceremony will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15th & 16th. The Stellar Awards is the longest-running African American awards program on TV.
This year's show will be hosted by two young singing dynamos- Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard.
The theme for this year will be “Renew, Revive, Rejoice.”
Leading the nomination pack is Cece Winans who garnered 8 nominations, including Artists of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Following CeCe Winans are Tamela Mann and Pastor Mike Jr. with 8.
Jonathan McReynolds + Mali Music and Todd Dulaney racked up 7 noms.
Kelontae Gavin and Maverick City Music each received 5 nominations.
Choirmaster and Gospel legend Ricky Dillard will receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. He's also nominated for 5 awards.
Music producer Aaron Lindsey will receive the Aretha Franklin Icon award.
Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc. (CCP) produces the Stellar Group Music Awards. It is a distributor of original programming to television & cable networks.
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show is executive produced by Don Jackson & produced and directed by Michael A. Johnson. Jennifer Jackson is the Executive in Charge of Productions.
The Stellar Awards recognizes the year's best performances in the gospel music genre, honors gospel music icons, and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the gospel music industry.
The show will air on BET and in various markets in syndication.
1. Artist of the Year
CeCe Winans; Believe For It; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
Maverick City Music; Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition; TRIBL Records
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group
Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group
2. Song of the Year
All Of My Help; Nathaniel Zaccheus Bean & Ricky Dillard; Motown Gospel
Amazing; Michael McClure Jr., Adia Andrews, Giano Piero Reverberi, Brian Joseph Burton, Gianfranco Reverberi & Thmosa Decarlo Callaway; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group
Believe For It; CeCe Winans, Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee & Mitch Wong; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
Help Me; Bartholomew Orr, Justin Pearson, La’Tia Mann, Phillip Bryant, Tamela Mann & Tiffany Mann; Tillymann Music Group
Jireh(Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine); Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick & Chris Brown; TRIBL Records
3. Album of the Year
Anthems & Glory; Todd Dulaney; MNRK
Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group
Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
Overcomer; Tamela Mann; Tillymann Music Group
4. Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year
Heal The Land; G.I.; BGA Music Group
My God; Jor’Dan Armstrong; Encouragement Music
One Call; 1K Phew & Lecrae; Reach Records
Redeemed ft. Mali Music; Amethyst; Independent
Sick World; Deitrick Haddon X Zaytoven; Black Own Black / Tyscot
5. Praise and Worship Song of the Year
Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
Great; Kelontae Gavin; RCA Inspiration
Joyful; Dante Bowe; Bethel Music
Residue; Jason Nelson; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot / Fair Trade Services
You’re All I Need; Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers; Jay Clay Music / Tyscot
6. Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year
Bri Babineaux; The Encounter Continues; Bri Babineaux Music/Tyscot
CeCe Winans; Believe For It; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
Kelly Price; Grace; Motown Gospel
Kim Person; Journey 2.0; KLP Music Enterprise
Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group
7. New Artist of the Year
E. Dewey Smith; God Period; Pebble Street Records
Evvie McKinney; This Is Evvie McKinney EP; Motown Gospel
Jason McGee & The Choir; Power; My Block Inc.
Josh Copeland; No Fear; Anointed Sounds / MNRK
Lasha’ Knox; God of Miracles; Black Smoke Music Worldwide
8. Male Artist of the Year
Israel Houghton; Feels Like Home, Vol. 1; District 11 Entertainment
Kelontae Gavin; The N.O.W. Experience; RCA Inspiration
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/Rock City Media Group
Todd Dulaney; Anthems & Glory; MNRK
Travis Greene; Oil + Water; RCA Inspiration
9. Duo/Chorus Group of the Year
1K Phew & Lecrae; No Church In A While; Reach Records
Dawkins & Dawkins; Never Gets Old Vol 2; Legacy Music Group
Israel And New Breed; Feels Like Home, Vol. 1; District 11 Entertainment
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK
Maverick City Music, Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition, TRIBL Records
10.Quartet of the Year
Alphonso D. Bowen; He’s A Wonder; Kelsi 29 Music
The Brown Boyz; The Reintroduction; SIX19 Music
The Mighty Gospel Warriors; The Live Virtual Experience; 4clouds Records
Tim White & ReFocused; Always There: Live Virtual Experience; Independent
11. Choir of the Year
Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago; Praise Party Vol 1; Inspired People
Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers; God Made It Beautiful; Jay Clay Music / Tyscot
Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling; Third Round; Hez House Entertainment / RCA Inspiration
Pastor David Wright & NY Fellowship Mass Choir; Miracles; Godfather Records
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel
12.Youth Project of the Year
Alana Inez; Thank You Lord; Law Ent
Janessa Smith; Finish This Race; Inspired Recording
Rodney Iler; Secrets; Independent
Sa’Vannah Aaliyah; I Got It; BGA Music Group