The Stellar Awards are back! This is year 38 and to celebrate, they are back with a new look, new events and much more! Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs and packed with a power line up, this year will be a movie!! If you miss it in person, you want to be sure to watch on air! The Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched Stellar TV network on Sunday, July 30. The show will also return to BET Networks, premiering on Sunday, August 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
National broadcast syndication will re-air the full show from Aug. 7th through Sept. 10th. Check your local listings for your time and air date or Click here for a full interactive map which will give you exact air dates and times in your city!
WHO WILL BE THERE?
This year’s how is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Gospel music’s finest talent with an impressive lineup of performers and presenters. Updates to the scheduled participants include an exceptional Reunion Tour preview performance featuring Gospel superstars Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, and Tye Tribbett. This highly anticipated performance will captivate audiences and create an unforgettable moment in Gospel music history.
SCHEDULED AWARD SHOW PERFORMANCES
Audiences can also look forward to powerhouse performances by Charles Jenkins, DOE, DottiePeoples, Isaac Carree, Jevon Dewand and The TrapStarz, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Lena Byrd Miles (Emerging Voices), Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Maranda Curtis, Pastor Mike Jr., Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, Bishop S.Y. Younger (Emerging Voices), Zacardi Cortez, Victory (Emerging Voices), and Zak Williams and 1 Akord.
ADDITIONAL PRESENTERS
Presenters for the evening include Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Brian Courtney Wilson, Erica Campbell, Isabel Davis, James Fortune, Koryn Hawthorne, Jason Clayborn, NOTKARLTONBANKS, Pastor Shirley Caesar and Travis Greene.
As previously announced, this year’s Stellar Awards telecast is co-hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. It will bestow special honors upon several iconic figures who contributed significantly to the genre. CeCe Winans will receive the prestigious Aretha Franklin Icon Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact. Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham will be honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Additionally, Dr. Bobby Jones will be presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.
“We are thrilled to premiere the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show on BET Networks,” said a spokesperson from BET. “This year’s lineup of performers and honorees is exceptional, and we are excited to bring this incredible celebration of Gospel music to our viewers. It will be an unforgettable night of uplifting performances and well-deserved recognition.”
STELLAR WEEKEND EVENTS
Every year at the Stellars, there are a host of events that take place in the area where the area where the award show is held. Some are hosted and facilitated by the Stellar Awards and others are put on by celebrity artists, locals and more. All of these combined events bring extra energy and excitement to what has become known as Stellar Weekend! This year includes several new events including Spotify For Artists, The Dear Future Wifey Podcast, The Stellars Celebrity Basketball Game and more. Local events are consistently put together during this weekend, so be sure to join our email list for more updates about this and more!
FIND AIR DATES IN YOUR CITY HERE
Don’t miss the telecast of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show on BET Networks on Sunday, August 6, at 8 pm ET. Prepare to be inspired and uplifted by the outstanding performances and heartfelt moments that define Gospel music.
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KB and Childlike CiCi have teamed up for an exciting collaboration, blending KB’s seasoned lyricism and CiCi’s fresh energy. Their dynamic partnership bring something new to the CHH scene.
Fresh from North Carolina by way of Brooklyn, Childlike CiCi is making waves as a new CHH artist. Recently signed to Capital Records, she is the first African American female CHH artist to sign with a major label. At the top of this year, she was featured on KB’s “Glory Nights Tour” alongside other CHH, Christian RnB artists and AfroBeats artists including Limoblaze, nobigdyl., and WHATUPRG, Dee-1, FLAME, Trip Lee and Yung Kriss.
KB, a multi-Grammy and Dove award-winning artist, has been shaping the CHH scene since his 2012 release “Weight and Glory”! He is known for showcasing new talent, delivering quality performances and unmatched lyricism. This collaboration including a staple artist in the industry like KB teaming up with Childlike CiCi – one of the newest CHH artists in CHH brought a new sound and fresh energy that can’t be denied!
The video release was recently followed by Childlike CiCi’s “Lyric Challenge”. If you rap and you believe you have skills, this challenge is for you!! Don’t miss this opportunity! See details below.
We’re excited to hear more from these two artists together!
[Los Angeles, CA – September 13, 2024] — “Every drop means something” is a phrase that encapsulates the overall message of Hulvey’s latest offering, CRY, an album represented as an acronym: Communion, Reflection, and Yearning. Giving listeners 17 compelling reasons to embrace vulnerability as a sacred path to deepening your relationship with God, released today via Reach Records.
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“I think ‘CRY’ is the definitive Hulvey album. There is a song for everyone,” says Hulvey. “My hope is that listeners are comforted in these songs, recognizing that their tears are not in vain but are a powerful expression of their journey with God. He knows you, He loves you, and He desires to walk with you. Let every tear be a prayer.”
Throughout his new album, Hulvey reflects on his spiritual journey. He explores universal themes that tie together our disparate experiences, broken up into three chapters that tell a heartfelt story of redemption. This pious pursuit is complemented by features from artists like Torey D’Shaun, Samm Henshaw, Alex Jean, and one of Hulvey’s closest collaborators Forrest Frank.
Cementing his status as a leader of a new generation, Hulvey’s sophomore album is a joyride through worship and hip-hop. He delivers blunt-force bars that carry a true-to-life feel on “Poor Party,” unfurls a tale of perseverance and determination on “Top Spinnin,” and delivers a source of motivation for those who need it on “Battle Cry.” Of course, all roads lead to “Altar,” the closing track to Hulvey’s new LP and one of his most popular songs among fans. The latter peaked at #25 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs, with seven total weeks on the chart, and earned a remix featuring Grammy Award-winning R&B-pop star Ciara.
Elsewhere, Hulvey just completed his late-summer US tour alongside Christian worship giants Phil Wickman and Brandon Lake, making landfall in Detroit, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping in Hawaii. In the five years since signing with Lecrae’s label, Hulvey has since won over audiences worldwide and it’s evident that his list of accolades will only continue to grow. With raw talent, proven superstar potential, and his relationship with God at the forefront of the conversation, it’s only a matter of time before Hulvey is shining bright enough for the rest of the world to take notice.
CRY TRACKLIST:
1. COMMUNION 2. World Hunger 3. Poor Party 4. Love Like That (feat. Torey D’Shaun, Alex Jean) 5. All For You 6. REFLECTION 7. True 8. Letter 2 The Game 9. Top Spinnin 10. Heaven’s Door (feat. Torey D’Shaun) 11. Anxiety 12. YEARNING 13. Have Me 14. Miracles 15. Roses (feat. Samm Henshaw) 16. Battle Cry 17. Altar (feat. Forrest Frank)
Nashville, TN (July 11th, 2024) – The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Tauren Wells will be returning as host and performer for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards for his second consecutive year. The GMA Dove Awards will happen live and in person on October 1, 2024 at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN.
“Last year’s Dove Awards was such an incredible experience, we’ve decided to run it back!” says Tauren Wells. “I’m so excited to return as host for this year’s Dove Awards. It’s going to be a great night!”
The GMA also revealed the much anticipated itinerary for its annual Music City Fan Experience which includes:
One-night-only Brandon Lake Off The Record concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium
New Artist Showcase featuring the 2024 class of New Artist Of The Year Nominees
River cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat including a songwriters showcase and stunning views of Nashville
Ticket to the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by Tauren Wells
Packages include a hotel stay in the heart of downtown Nashville. For more information and reservation details CLICK HERE.
Tauren Wells is a celebrated platinum-selling musician, preacher, public speaker, and father, with eight GMA Dove Awards (including Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year), 10 GRAMMY® nominations, and a Billboard Music Award nomination. In addition, Wells has achieved seven number 1’s, and over 1.2 billion global streams to date and counting. Through his precise artistry, masterful lyrics and dance-oriented performances, Tauren uniquely connects his contemporary Christian and Gospel sound with elements of pop, hip-hop and R&B. “Take It All Back,” Tauren’s fastest rising single of his career, is a viral hit with 62M Global RTD stream and added to over 133K personal playlists on Spotify. Having toured with industry greats (Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, etc.), he’s also performed on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Tamron Hall Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Born and raised in Michigan, Tauren currently resides in Texas with his wife and four sons. In 2024, The Wells family launched Church of Whitestone in Austin, TX, where Tauren and his wife are co-lead pastors. More about Tauren Wells HERE.
The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.
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About Gospel Music Association & Foundation: Since 1964, the Gospel Music Association’s mission has been to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music. The GMA serves the richly diverse creatives and professionals within the Christian and Gospel music industry by preserving the legacies of those who’ve gone before us and celebrating the work of today’s artists through events like the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Easter Celebration, and GMA Christmas Celebration – which reaches millions of people around the world annually.