By Lin. Woods | LinWoodsInspiredMedia.com
Pastor Mike, Jr. Photo courtesy The Stellar Awards.
Get ready to shout, praise, and celebrate as the Stellar Awards celebrate 40 phenomenal years of gospel greatness! Central City Productions has officially announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, presented by Procter & Gamble, and this year promises to be one for the books.
Taping live Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN, this year’s awards will honor the best and brightest in gospel music across 36 categories.
This year’s top nominees are coming in hot! Pastor Mike Jr. and Jason Nelson lead the way with 9 nominations each, including the coveted categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Jason Nelson’s “You Belong: Live in Durham”, and Pastor Mike Jr.’s EP, “I Got Away.”
CeCe Winans follows with 8 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for More Than This, featuring the hit single “That’s My King.”
Other multiple nominees lighting up the list include:
Mississippi Mass Choir, Adia, Deitrick Haddon, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Tamela Mann, Chandler Moore, Kenny Lewis & One Voice, Micah Lee, and the trio FK&M (Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, and Marcus Cole).
Fans Choose!
For the first time in years, fans have the power to decide who wins in two key categories: Urban Single/Performance of the Year Praise and Worship Song of the Year.
Fan voting runs through July 18, 2025, powered by Tide, so head to StellarAwards.com and let your voice be heard. You can also find a full list of Stellar nominees there.
New for this 40th celebration is Stellar Plus Week, happening August 14–16, 2025. Sponsored by Chevy and AFLAC, it’s three full days of master classes, showcases, fashion, comedy, and faith-filled fun leading up to the
Gospel recording artist CeCe Winans. Photo courtesy The Stellar Awards.
big night. Visit StellarPlusExperience.com for updates on events and access.
Saluting Gospel Radio Excellence
Gospel recording artist, Jason Nelson. Photo courtesy of Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
Also in the spotlight are the Gospel Radio of the Year Awards in six categories, including: Gospel Announcer of the Year, Syndicated Gospel Radio Show of the Year, and Internet
This year’s Stellar Gospel Music Awards is executive produced by Don Jackson, with a powerhouse team bringing the show to life behind the scenes. Jennifer J. Jackson serves as Producer and Executive in Charge of Production, with Michael A. Johnson directing and co-producing. Erin Johnson leads as Talent Producer, and Daniel Moore takes the helm as Music Director.
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