38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones, and More!

The biggest night in gospel music is on the way and everyone is excited! The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will be taping live July 15th! The prestigious live award ceremony will tape at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, promising an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring performances and well-deserved accolades. Co-hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, performers Include Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, Doe, Dorothy Norwood, Zacardi Cortez, HLE, and Lena Byrd Miles. This year the Stellar Awards will pay tribute to three remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the Gospel music industry.

CeCe Winans (left), an iconic figure in the genre, will be honored with the esteemed Aretha Franklin Icon Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact. Additionally, Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham will receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Dr. Bobby Jones (below), a true legend in Gospel music, will be honored with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.

The lineup of performers at the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will feature powerhouse performances by Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr.& Faith City Music, DOE, Dorothy Norwood, and Zacardi Cortez. The Emerging Voices Stage will showcase the incredible talents of HLE and Lena Byrd Miles, providing a platform for these rising stars. Additional performers and presenters are to be announced.

The Stellar Awards Red Carpet Special pre-show will be televised on the newly launched Stellar Network on Sunday, July 30 at 5 pm ET, followed by The Stellar Gospel Music Awards telecast at 6 pm ET. The Stellar Network can be found on Charter Spectrum and Verizon Fios. Viewers may check with their local provider for availability in their area. Both shows will be available on-demand via Xumo Play at a later date. The telecast will run in national syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023.

Tickets for the Stellar Awards Red Carpet Special pre-show and the 38th Stellar Awards are now available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com.

The ceremony will also return to BET airing Sunday, August 6 at 8 pm ET.