Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, set to premiere on the Stellar Network on Saturday, August 3 at 8 PM and 11 PM EST. This prestigious event will also be broadcast in syndication from August 10 to September 8, 2024. BET will feature the awards on Sunday, August 4 at 8 PM ET/PT. Hosted by Loni Love & Rickey Smiley

Prepare for electrifying performances by Chandler Moore, Kierra Sheard, Anthony Brown and group therAPy, Da’ T.R.U.T.H, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, Kelontae Gavin, Koryn Hawthorne, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Mali Music, Melvin Crispell III, Rich Tolbert Jr., Crystal Aikin, Ricky Dillard, and Tamela Mann.

This year’s honorees include Kim Burrell, receiving the prestigious Aretha Franklin Icon Award, and Tye Tribbett, honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 39th Stellar Gospel Music Awards is proudly sponsored by Procter & Gamble, with AT&T, State Farm, McDonalds, Disney, Walmart, AFLAC, and General Motors serving as presenting sponsors. The show is executive produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson as Producer and Executive in Charge of Production, Michael A. Johnson as Producer and Director, Erin Johnson as Talent Producer, and Daniel Moore as Music Director.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of gospel music’s finest! Stay tuned for an evening filled with soul-stirring performances and well-deserved recognition.

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List of Winners are below

Category #1 – ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tye Tribbett; All Things New (Live Album); Motown Gospel

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Category #2 – SONG OF THE YEAR
Only One Night Tho (Live); Tye Tribbett; Motown Gospel

 CATEGORY #3 – MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Melvin Crispell III; No Failure; RCA Inspiration

CATEGORY #4 – ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jekalyn Carr; JEKALYN; Waynorth Music

CATEGORY #5 – DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Walls Group; Four Walls; My Block Inc.

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CATEGORY #6 – NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jovonta Patton; Established; Newton Street Entertainment/MNRK

CATEGORY #7 – ALBUM OF THE YEAR
All Things New (Live Album); Tye Tribbett; Motown Gospel

CATEGORY #8 – CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Choirmaster II; Motown Gospel

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CATEGORY #9 – PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Warryn Campbell; I Love You; My Block Inc.

CATEGORY #11 – TRADITIONAL DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers; Live in Memphis 2; EvoWorld Entertainment, Inc

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CATEGORY #12 – CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tye Tribbett; All Things New (Live Album); Motown Gospel

CATEGORY #13 – TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Melvin Crispell III; No Failure; RCA Inspiration

CATEGORY #14 – CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kierra Sheard; All Yours; RCA Inspiration/Karew Entertainment

CATEGORY #15 – TRADITIONAL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jekalyn Carr; JEKALYN; Waynorth Music

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CATEGORY #16 – CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
All Things New (Live Album); Tye Tribbett; Motown Gospel
CATEGORY #17 – TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
JEKALYN; Jekalyn Carr; Waynorth Music

 CATEGORY #18 – URBAN SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Only One Night Tho (Live); Tye Tribbett; Motown Gospel

CATEGORY #19 – MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Feel Alright (Blessed); Rich Laru; My Block Inc.  

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CATEGORY #20 – TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Choirmaster II; Motown Gospel

CATEGORY #21 – CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Category Omitted

CATEGORY #22 – TRADITIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jekalyn Carr; JEKALYN; Waynorth Music

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CATEGORY #23 – SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark; Donald Lawrence; RCA Inspiration

CATEGORY #24 – RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Emanuel; Da T.R.U.T.H.; Mixed Bag Entertainment

CATEGORY #25 – YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Shout Praises Kids; Joy to the World; Integrity Music

CATEGORY #26 – QUARTET OF THE YEAR
Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers; Live in Memphis 2; EvoWorld Entertainment, Inc

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 CATEGORY #27 – RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
JEKALYN; Octavia’s Holmes; Waynorth Music

CATEGORY #28 – PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Journey; Todd Dulaney; DulaneyLand/MNRK

CATEGORY #29 – PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
Holy Forever; CeCe Winans; Red Alliance Media

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CATEGORY #30 – RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
Your Power ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Lecrae; Reach Records

JAMES CLEVELAND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tye Tribbett

ARETHA FRANKLIN ICON AWARD

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GOSPEL RADIO OF THE YEAR WINNERS

TOP MARKET OF THE YEAR
WNZN 89.1 FM, Cleveland

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MEDIUM MARKET OF THE YEAR
KOKA 980 AM 93.3 FM, Shreveport

SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR
WXHL 89.1 FM, Wilmington

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INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR
GODRadio1.com, https://streams.radio.co/sf6241e689/listen

SYNDICATED GOSPEL RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, Erica Campbell & Arlen “Griff” Griffin

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GOSPEL ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR

Cheryl Jackson, WPRS Praise 104.1

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