UPDATE (Aug. 5): Jamal Roberts, Jonathan McReynolds, Nathan Davis Jr., Todd Dulaney, Lisa Knowles-Smith and New Course Gospel Choir of Tennessee State College have been added to the lineup of performers for the fortieth Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which tapes Aug. 16 at Schermerhorn Symphony Heart in Nashville.
Presenters embody Lil Rel Howery, Dominique Perry, Dante Bowe, Isaac Carree and Trina Braxton, with extra to be introduced.
Central Metropolis Productions founder Don Jackson will obtain the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. Jackson is government producer of the Stellar Awards and founding father of the all-new Stellar Community.
The fortieth Stellar Gospel Music Awards will premiere on the Stellar Community on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET; on BET Sunday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET; on Bounce TV Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. ET; and in broadcast syndication from Sept. 6-28. The present may even stream on Vizio and Xumo Play starting Sept. 29.
Particular company taking part within the STELLAR PLUS expertise embody Adam Blackstone, Dana Sorey, Avery Sunshine, Miles Minnick, Joyce Sheffield, Karri Bryant, Rochelle Johnson, Alexis Daniels, Jayda Ellis, Lashoundra Younger, Griff, Damon Williams, Simply Nesh, Kasaun Wilson and Rhyeem Johnson. The Stellar Unplugged Music Expertise is introduced by Amazon Music and in partnership with the Recording Academy.
PREVIOUSLY (July 14): BeBe Winans and CeCe Winans are set to host the fortieth Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which might be held on Saturday (Aug. 16) at Schermerhorn Symphony Heart in Nashville. CeCe can also be one of many prime nominees at this yr’s present. She has eight nominations, which places her simply behind Pastor Mike Jr. and Jason Nelson, who every obtained 9 nods.
The legendary sibling duo are trailblazers in gospel and inspirational music, identified for his or her seamless mix of up to date gospel, R&B and soul. Hailing from the long-lasting Winans household, BeBe and CeCe rose to nationwide prominence within the Eighties with their groundbreaking self-titled debut album.
BeBe and Cece cracked the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992 with a remake of The Staple Singers’ 1972 basic “I’ll Take You There” that featured Mavis Staples, lead singer of the unique hit. They reached No. 12 on the all-genre Billboard 200 in 2009 with Nonetheless.
BeBe and CeCe Winans have gained three Grammy Awards, 9 Dove Awards, two NAACP Picture awards, two Soul Prepare Music Awards and quite a few Stellar Awards. Their Grammy wins are for Completely different Life, which was voted greatest up to date soul gospel album in 1992; Nonetheless, which was voted greatest up to date R&B gospel album in 2011; and the monitor “Grace,” which gained greatest gospel efficiency in 2011.
Taking the stage for the fortieth ceremony up to now are Adia, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Jekalyn Carr, Jason Nelson, Lisa Web page Brooks, MAJOR., Melvin Crispell III, Pastor Mike Jr., Pastor Mike Todd & Transformation Worship, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tasha Web page-Lockhart, Tramaine Hawkins and William Murphy.
The fortieth Stellar Gospel Music Awards present is government produced by Don Jackson with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as producer and government accountable for manufacturing; Michael A. Johnson as producer and director, Erin Johnson as expertise producer, and Daniel Moore as music director. Tickets can be found now by visiting the Stellar Awards website.
“We’re setting the tone for an evening that celebrates 40 years of celebrating the best in gospel music,” mentioned Jennifer Jackson, president of Central Metropolis Productions.
Moreover, the STELLAR PLUS expertise returns with two days of immersive business and fan-focused occasions from Thursday, Aug. 14, by Friday, Aug. 15, forward of the fortieth Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Dorinda Clark-Cole and Vincent Bohanan will host the Stellar Nominee Pre-Present Dinner and Awards on the Nationwide Museum of African American Music in Nashville on Friday, Aug. 15. This unique, invitation-only occasion is open to all 2025 Stellar Award nominees.