The 38th Annual Stellar Awards aired on BET, Bounce, and Stellar TV and culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent and faith.
Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Awards brought the power of Gospel music to life.
The show opened with an electrifying performance of "Miracles" and "Impossible" by Kierra Sheard Kelly and Pastor Mike Jr. Naomi Raine blessed the audience with her hit song "One Name (Jesus)." Jazze Pha introduced his gospel hip hop artists, Jevon Dewand and The TrapStarz. The show closed with a preview of the much anticipated
Reunion Tour with a performance featuring Israel Houghton, Kirk Franklin, and Tye Tribbett.
CeCe Winans gave a moving performance of her song “Goodness of God,” from her album “Believe For It.” Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham was honored for his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Additionally, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones was acknowledged for his outstanding contributions and influential career.
Here is a list of all the winners!
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike Jr.; Winning; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
SONG OF THE YEAR
Impossible; Pastor Mike Jr., James Fortune & JeVon Hill; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike Jr.; Winning; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DOE; Clarity; Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration
DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin; Kingdom Book One; Tribl Records / Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Inspiration
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lena Byrd Miles; Brand New; My Block Inc.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Winning; Pastor Mike Jr.; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Brent Jones; Nothing Else Matters (INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING, PRAISE HIM); JDI Entertainment
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Tye Tribbett & Joseph Bethea; All Things New; Motown Gospel
CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin; Kingdom Book One; Tribl Records / Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Inspiration
CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike Jr.; Winning; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Zacardi Cortez; Imprint; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DOE; Clarity; Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration
CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Winning; Pastor Mike Jr.; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Imprint; Zacardi Cortez; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
When I Pray; Doe; Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Mr. McClure; Michael McClure, Andre Rudolph & Antonio Minifield; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
T.D. Jakes Presents "Finally Loosed"; Various Artists; Dexterity Sounds
RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Church Clothes 4; Lecrae; Reach Records
YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Detroit Youth Choir; Rockspell; Confidential Records
QUARTET OF THE YEAR
Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson; Restructure, Renew Reunion; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
All Things New; Mike McKesey & Trent Nicholson; Motown Gospel
PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Hymns; Tasha Cobbs Leonard; TeeLee Records/Motown Gospel
PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
You've Been Good To Me; Zacardi Cortez; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
Blak Sheep; Pastor Mike Jr.; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
JAMES CLEVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Rev. Milton Biggham
ARETHA FRANKLIN ICON AWARD
CeCe Winans
THOMAS A. DORSEY MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dr. Bobby Jones
AMBASSADOR DR. BOBBY JONES LEGENDS AWARD
Dottie Peoples
GOSPEL RADIO MAJOR MARKET OF THE YEAR
WPZE Praise 102.5, Atlanta
GOSPEL RADIO LARGE MARKET OF THE YEAR
WHAL-FM 95.7, Memphis
GOSPEL RADIO MEDIUM MARKET OF THE YEAR
WXHL 89.1 FM Reach Gospel Radio, Wilmington
GOSPEL RADIO SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR
WWLD-HD2 98.3FM, Tallahassee
INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR
WVTC Gospel Radio Network
GOSPEL ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR
Melanie Pratt, WPZS Praise - Melanie In The Midday
SUMMARY:
Pastor Mike Jr. (8)
AT&T Dream In Black Artist of the Year
Song of the Year Presented by McDonald's
Male Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Contemporary Male Artist of the Year
Contemporary Album of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year
DOE (3)
Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Presented by Walmart
Contemporary Female Artist of the Year
Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year
Zacardi Cortez (3)
Traditional Male Artist of the Year Presented by Bevel (A P&G Brand)
Traditional Album of the Year
Praise and Worship Song of the Year
Tye Tribbett (2)
Producer of the Year Presented by Aflac
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin (2)
Duo/Chorus Group of the Year Presented by P&G
Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year