The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2026, celebrating gospel music, have been announced earlier this month.
Hosted by Kirk Franklin, the ceremony was taped at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The show is scheduled to premiere on The Stellar Network on Aug. 29 and receive its national cable premiere on BET on Aug. 30.
Key Takeaways
- Darrel Walls is this year’s Artist of the Year Winner
- The ceremony was hosted by Kirk Franklin
- Tye Tribbett opened the awards with a show stopping performance
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Check out the complete winners list below.
1. Artist of the Year
Winner: Darrel Walls, “Heart of Mine”
2. Song of the Year
Winner: “Promises (Live)” — Alescia Knowles-Smith
3. Male Artist of the Year
Winner: Jonathan McReynolds, “Still (Live)” featuring Jamal Roberts
4. Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year
Winner: Lisa Knowles Smith, “Revival: Live in Dallas”
5. Duo/Chorus Group of the Year
Winner: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers, “Revival: Live in Dallas”
6. New Artist of the Year
Winner: Ablaze, “Ablaze”
7. Album of the Year
Winner: Vincent Bohanan & SOV, “Live in New York”
8. Choir of the Year
Winners: JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, “The Live Reunion: Washington, DC,” and Vincent Bohanan & SOV, “Live in New York”
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9. Producer of the Year
Winner: Alescia Knowles-Smith & Frederick Perry, “Revival: Live in Dallas”
10. Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year
Winner: Jonathan McReynolds featuring Jamal Roberts, “Still (Live)”
11. Traditional Duo/Chorus Group of the Year
Winner: Brandon Camphor & One Way, “In Christ Alone”
12. Contemporary Male Artist of the Year
Winner: Darrel Walls, “Heart of Mine”
13. Traditional Male Artist of the Year
Winner: John P. Kee, “Throwback: An Evening With John P. Kee Part I”
14. Contemporary Female Artist of the Year
Winner: Erica Campbell, “Trust and Obey – London”
15. Traditional Female Artist of the Year
Winner: Blanche McAllister-Dykes, “Words”
16. Contemporary Album of the Year
Winner: Sensere, “Fred Hammond Presents Sensere: The Soul of Future Worship Vol. II”
17. Traditional Album of the Year
Winner: Jekalyn Carr, “Jekalyn X The Legends”
18. Urban Single or Performance of the Year
Winner: Adia featuring Erica Campbell, “On the Way Remix”
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19. Music Video of the Year
Winner: Deitrick Haddon, “Find Jesus”
20. Traditional Choir of the Year
Winner: John P. Kee & New Life, “Throwback: An Evening With John P. Kee Part I”
21. Contemporary Choir of the Year
Winner: Vincent Bohanan & SOV, “Live in New York”
22. Traditional Artist of the Year
Winner: Jekalyn Carr, “Jekalyn X The Legends”
23. Special Event Album of the Year
Winner: Bishop S.Y. Younger, “Bishop S.Y. Younger Presents: Almost Home – A Ramp Record With Friends”
24. Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel Album of the Year
Winner: Lecrae, “Reconstruction”
25. Youth Project of the Year
Winner: Pure N Heart, “Alphaeus Anderson Presents Pure N Heart Celebrate Jesus 20yrs”
26. Quartet of the Year
Winner: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers, “Revival: Live in Dallas”
27. Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Winner: PJ Morton, “Heart of Mine”
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28. Praise and Worship Album of the Year
Winner: Todd Dulaney, “Promises”
29. Praise and Worship Song of the Year
Winner: Jovonta Patton, “Your Name”
30. Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Winner: JustCordell, “Movin”
31. HBCU Choir of the Year
Winner: The Fort Valley State University Choir featuring Loren Michelle & Tiffany Boone
Gospel Radio of the Year Winners
Top Market of the Year
Winner: WPZE Praise 102.5 — Atlanta
Medium Market of the Year
Winner: WXHL 89.1 FM Reach Gospel Radio — Wilmington
Small Market of the Year
Winner: WWDA FM 101.9 — Clarksville
Internet Station of the Year
Winner: WTRC Praise 98.3
Syndicated Gospel Radio Show of the Year
Winner: “Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell” — Erica Campbell with Arlen “Griff” Griffin & Cheryl Jackson
Gospel Announcer of the Year
Winner: Trey Nickelson — WBZF-FM, Glory 98.5
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