The Stellar Awards this season was interesting. The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power of Gospel music to life. During a star-studded ceremony held on Saturday at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena, the winners in nine categories were awarded statues, highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of Gospel music artists and industry professionals. Other categories were awarded in Pre-Show festivities.
Category 1
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike Jr.; Big: Freedom Sessions; Black Smoke Music Worldwide
Category 2
SONG OF THE YEAR
Something Has to Break (Live) ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Kierra Valencia Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, Jonathan Smith & Mia Fields; Karew / RCA Inspiration
Category 3
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds; People; eOne Music
Category 4
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Motown Gospel
Category 5
GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
The Clark Sisters, The Return, Karew Entertainment/Motown Gospel
Category 6
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music; Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Tribl Record
Category 7
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Maverick City Music Vol 3 Part 1; Maverick City Music; Tribl Records
Category 8
CHOIR OF THE YEAR
JJ Hairston; Not Holding Back; JamesTown Music / eOne Music
Category 9
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell & Rogest “Rosco” Carstarphen, Jr.; People; eOne Music
Category 10
CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
Anthony Brown & group therAPy; 2econd Wind: Ready; Key of A / Tyscot / Fair Trade
Category 11
TRADITIONAL GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
The Clark Sisters; Gospel According to PJ; Morton Inspiration/Tyscot
Category 12
CONTEMPORARY MALE OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds; People; eOne Music
Category 13
TRADITIONAL MALE OF THE YEAR
Donnie McClurkin; A Different Song; Camdon Music / RCA Inspiration
Category 14
CONTEMPORARY FEMALE OF THE YEAR
Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Motown Gospel
Category 15
TRADITIONAL FEMALE OF THE YEAR
Jekalyn Carr; Changing Your Story; Lunjeal Music Group
Category 16
CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Kierra; Kierra Sheard; Karew / RCA Inspiratio
Category 17
TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Changing Your Story; JeKalyn Carr; Lunjeal Music Grou
Category 18
URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
I Got It; Pastor Mike Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide
Category 19
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Something Has to Break (Live); James Hairston IV; Karew / RCA Inspiration
Category 20
TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Choirmaster; Motown Gospel
Category 21
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR
JJ Hairston; Not Holding Back; JamesTown Music / eOne Musi
Category 22
INSTRUMENTAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
My Tribute; Myron Butler; Major Mynor Productions / Sherman James Productions
Category 23
SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack; Various Artists; Releve Entertainment
Category 24
RAP/HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Big: Freedom Sessions; Pastor Mike Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide
Category 25
YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Anthony White & Detroit Youth Choir; Glory; DYC Entertainment
Category 26
QUARTET OF THE YEAR
Young Men 4 Christ; Elevation; B.R.A.T.T. Music Studi
Category 27
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Justin Foster & Drew Kellum; Motown Gospel
Category 28
PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Royalty: Live at The Ryman; Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Motown Gospel
JAMES CLEVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Clark Sisters
ARETHA FRANKLIN ICON AWARD
Tramaine Hawkins
THOMAS A. DORSEY MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Bishop Dr. Leonard Scott
AMBASSADOR DR. BOBBY JONES LEGENDS AWARD
Pastor Shirley Caesar
STELLAR HONORS HALL OF FAME
Kerry Douglas
Dr. Teresa Hairston
Skip Barrett
MAJOR MARKET OF THE YEAR
WOKB 1680 AM, Orlando
LARGE MARKET OF THE YEAR
WHAL-FM 95.7 Hallelujah FM, Memphis
SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR
WIMG1300, Trenton
INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR
uGospel Radio, http://www.uGospel.com
GOSPEL ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR
Dr. Sctonda Kelly Gordon, WNRR Gospel 1380 & 93.3 FM, Augusta, SC
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards is the first and only Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in over 140 markets nationwide.
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