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Here's a rundown of information relevant to The Stellar Awards.  

Stellar News (2016) —  Check out the reams of Stellar Awards news that we are continually updating.

(Mar 6, 2016)  


Stellar Winners (2014) —  The official results for the 29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced on January 18, 2014. Check here for the complete list:

(January 20, 2013)  


Stellar Winners (2013) —  The official results for the 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced on January 19, 2013. Check here for the complete list:

(January 20, 2013)  


Stellar Coverage (2013) —  We've covered the 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Nashville, including the behind-scenes action!

(January 20, 2013)  


photos Photos and Experience from the 27th Annual Stellar Award Weekend (2012) —  GOSPELflava.com was in Nashville to take it all in. Check out the recaps and the photos from one of Gospel music's most exciting and memorably weekends.

(revised March 2, 2012)  


Stellar Winners (2012) —  The official winners for the 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced on January 14, 2012 from ceremonies held in Nashville. Check here for the complete list:

(January 16, 2012)  


photos Photos and Experience from the 26th Annual Stellar Award Weekend (2011) —  GOSPELflava.com was in Nashville to take it all in. Check out the recaps and the photos from one of Gospel music's most exciting and memorably weekends.

(revised Jan 21, 2011)  


Stellar Winners (2011) —  The official winners for the 26th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced on January 15, 2011 from ceremonies held in Nashville. Check here for the complete list:

(January 15, 2011)  


photos Photos and Experience from the 25th Annual Stellar Award Weekend (2010) —  GOSPELflava.com was there. Re-visit the surrounding events and the live taping by checking out our recaps and hundreds of photos.

(revised Feb 9, 2010)  


Fan Favorite Stellar Award Winners Announced —  The votes have been calculated for the 2010 Stellar Award Fan Favorite categories. Congratulations to Hezekiah Walker & LFC's "Souled Out" ("Song of the Year"), Kim Ruff ("New Artist of the Year"), and Philip Carter & SOV ("Choir of the Year") for their wins in these categories. (Feb. 9, 2010)  


Stellar Winners Announced—  The official results for the 25th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced on January 15 and 16th from ceremonies held in Nashville. Multiple winners included Hezekiah Walker, Mary Mary, Vickie Winans and Crystal Aikin. Check here for the complete list:

(January 17, 2010)  


Stellar Award Performers Announced —  Central City Productions has announced the performance list for the 2010 Stellar Gospel Music Awards. This year's show will feature performances from Mary Mary, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Byron Cage, Dottie Peoples, Richard Smallwood, Israel Houghton, James Fortune, Smokie Norful, Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Crystal Aikin, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Edwin Hawkins, and Walter Hawkins. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Stellar Awards, which takes place on Jan. 16, 2010 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, and Vickie Winans are slated to host this year's festivities. (Nov. 25, 2009)  


Stellar Radio Station Nominees Announced—  The radio station nominees in five categories, including the first-ever "internet radio" category, have been announced. Check here for the complete list:

(Nov 2, 2009)  


Stellar Award Hosts Announced —  Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans, and Donnie McClurkin have been named as hosts for the 25th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The 2010 awards show returns to Nashville, TN at The Grand Ole Opry for the fifth consecutive year on January 16, 2010. On Oct. 29, 2009, the official nominees will be announced at the Stellar Awards press conference, which will be held at the Sommet Center in Nashville. During that time, the recipients will be named for special awards such as "The James Cleveland Lifetime Award", "The Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award", and "The Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legend Award". (Oct. 21, 2009)  


Changes to Stellar Nomination Process—  The Stellar Awards eligibility process is changing for 2010. Record labels will now have to enter their artists' eligibility packets online. They will have from May 1st to August 31st 2009 to submit artists for consideration for the 25th Annual Stellar Awards (held in January 2010). In addition, the eligibility period has been extended so that it includes recordings released between July 1, 2008 through to August 31, 2009. See links below for further information:

(April 30, 2009)  


photos Photos and Experience from the 24th Annual Stellar Award Weekend (2009) —  GOSPELflava.com was there. Re-visit the events, the showcases, the receptions and the live taping by checking out our recaps and hundreds of photos.

(revised Feb 9, 2009)  


Radio Winners Announced —  During the 24th Annual Stellar Awards, several radio stations were honored as the 2009 Radio Station of the Year. Congratulations to the winners...WGOK-900 AM Mobile, AL (Small Market); WXOK-1460 Baton Rouge, LA (Medium Market); WFMI-100.9 FM Virginia Beach, VA (Large Market); WHUR - 96.3 FM Washington, DC (Major Market). Lady Shaunte Garrett of KSON 1240 AM San Diego, CA was named 2009 Gospel Announcer of the Year. (Jan 20, 2009)  


Stellar Winners Announced—  The 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were handed out on Jan 17th, 2009 at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Marvin Sapp took home the lion's share of the pointy trophys, with seven awards including “Artist of the Year,” Song of the Year,” Male Vocalist of the Year,” and “CD of the Year.” His album, Thirsty, also lead to the "Producer of the Year" award for Aaron Lindsay, and also the "Recorded Music Package of the Year" award. Gospel's newest star, Jonathan Nelson, nabbed three Stellar statues: “Contemporary CD of the Year,” “Group/Duo of the Year” and “Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year” for his Right Now Praise album featuring Purpose. Ricky Dillard won two Stellars. Jessica Greene took home "New Artist of the Year" award and Da T.R.U.T.H. won the "Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year" category. Check here for the complete list:

(Jan 17, 2008)  


Marvin Sapp Photos and Experience from the 23rd Annual Stellar Award Weekend (2008) —  GOSPELflava.com was there. Re-visit the events, the showcases, the receptions and the live taping by checking out our recaps and hundreds of photos.

(revised Feb 1, 2008)  


Clark Sisters Photos and Experience from the 22nd Annual Stellar Award Weekend (2007) —  GOSPELflava.com was there all weekend. From luncheons to receptions to the taping itself, there was plenty of action all weekend long in Nashville.

  • Recap: BMI Gospel Trailblazer Luncheon
  • The Televised Taping
  • Behind-The-Scene
  • Photo Gallery
  • Stellar Notebook (Jan 26, 2007)  


    The 22nd Annual Stellar Award Winners Announced (2007) —  The 22nd Annual Stellar Awards winners have been announced. Donald Lawrence was the big winner, taking home a total of seven. Myron Butler garnered three Stellars, and Tye Tribbett received two. Read the full set of results here. (Jan 14, 2007)  


    Homegoing for Central City Productions' Dorothy Morrison—  GOSPELflava.com joins with many others in expressing our sorrow in the passing of Central City Productions' longtime associate Ms. Dorothy Morrison. Ms. Morrison's homegoing service will take place on October 27th, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in Chicago. (revised Oct 25, 2006)  


    Fred HammondPhotos & Experiences from the Stellar Awards (2006) — 
    The recap and photos are in from the 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, from Nashville.

    (February 9, 2006)  




    Stellar Award Winners Announced—  The 21st Annual Stellar Awards winners have been announced. Multiple winners include J.Moss, Donald Lawrence, Walter Hawkins, Lil' iROCC Williams and Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Warriors. Read the full set of results here. (Jan 22, 2006)  


    Photos & Experiences from the Stellar Awards (2005) — 
    The recaps and photos are in from the 20th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, from Houston.

    (January 29, 2005)  




    RESULTS: 20th Annual Stellar Awards—  The 20th Annual Stellar Music Awards have been announced. Leading the way this year was Tonéx and the Peculiar People, with six, followed by Bishop Paul S. Morton & FGBFM Choir and The Williams Brothers with 3 each, respectively. CeCe Winans and Isreal Houghton and New Breed each took home two. Check out the complete rundown on all the results of this year's Stellar Awards. (Jan 15, 2005)  


    Stellar Awards Notebook (2005) —  Gospelflava.com was on location at the Stellar Awards in Houston, Texas! Click Here for the late-breaking news and developments, and remember to keep on checking back....

  • Click here for photo feature from the Nominee Reception.
  • Click here for photo feature from the Sony Showcase.

    (Jan 18, 2005)      


    Stellar Awards Removes Kanye West from Ballot—  Stellar Awards Senior Management and Nominating Committee have revised the 2005 Stellar Award Ballot and have removed Kanye West from consideration in the Rap / Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year category.

    • Press Release Concerning Revision of 2005 Stellar Awards Ballot
    (September 28, 2004)  


    Industry Information: SAGMA Application Form (2005) —  Find out about the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy (or SAGMA), and how you can join, allowing you to vote for the Stellar Awards. Download the registration newly revised 2005 form. Download the Application Form (in PDF format). (revised September 21, 2004)  


    Photos & Experiences from the Stellar Awards (2004) — 
    Take a look at some of what transpired at the 19th Annual Stellar Awards. Recaps, summaries and analysis, plus well over 300 photos from the major events during the weekend in Houston.

    (02/08/2004)  


    Stellar Awards Results (2004) —  Byron Cage Multiple winners included Vickie Winans, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's, Hezekiah Walker, Deitrick Haddon and Bryon Cage. Check the full results of the winners of this year's Stellar Awards. (01/11/2004)  


    Stellar Awards Notebook (2004) —  Gospelflava.com was on location at the Stellar Awards in Houston, Texas! Click Here for the late-breaking news and developments we reported. (01/09/2004)  


    Photos, Notebook & Experiences from Stellar Awards (2003) —  Dorinda Clark-Cole, Eveyln Turrentine-Agee and Dottie PeoplesFrom the various seminars and information sessions to the Nomination Dinner and the actual taping for television, there was lots to see. Look through our ‘flava lens’ with us, and check out some of the visuals; read about the Ceremony and catch up on the whole weekend in the Stellar Notebook.

    (01/21/2003)  


    Editorial on the 18th Annual Stellar Awards (2003) —  Melanie ClarkThere seems to be a turning in the air, as the Lord prepares us for some challenges that lie ahead. There is trouble on every hand —some minor discomforts, some major blow outs. Within the industry, I know of artists disenchanted with labels and labels disenchanted with artists... See Stellar Editorial. (01/20/2003)  


    Official Results for the 18th Annual Stellar Awards (2003) —  Ted & SheriThe Stellar Awards were handed out in Atlanta over the weekend of January 10-11th 2003. Multiple Stellar winners included Richard Smallwood, Kirk Franklin, Ted & Sheri, Dorinda Clark-Cole, The Canton Spirituals, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful and Donald Lawrence.

    (01/12/2003)  


    Interview with Stellar Award Producer, Barbara Wilson—  Barbara Wilson When Central City Productions gears up for their annual Stellar Awards production, they invariably call upon industry veteran Barbara Wilson to helm the entire affair. Gospelflava.com spoke with her about the upcoming 18th Annual Stellar Awards, her perspectives on Gospel right now and a host of other relevant issues. See interview. (11/19/2002)  


    Photos from 17th Annual Stellar Awards (2002) —  17th Annual Stellar AwardsLet the photos take you to Atlanta for the 17th Annual Stellar Awards. Several photo features from multiple contributors showcase some of the weekend's celebrations.....Stellar Photos (revised 02/09/2002)  


    17th Annual Stellar Award Winners (2002) —  17th Annual Stellar AwardsThe winners of the 17th Annual Stellar Awards were announced on January 12th 2002 in Atlanta. Multiple winners included Kurt Carr, Donnie McClurkin and Kirk Franklin. Check out:



    (01/14/2002)  


    16th Annual Stellar Awards (2001) —  16th Annual Stellar AwardsCome with us and catch the written, visual and audio 411 about the various events surrounding The 16th Annual Stellar Awards. We've got the photos, the episodes and mini-movie clips too. Check out the:


    (01/22/2001)  


    15th Annual Stellar Award Winners (2000) —  15th Annual Stellar AwardsCheck back and refresh your memory of last year's 15th Annual Stellar Award winners and events (held in Atlanta in 2000). There's the full list of nominees and winners, a report on the awards ceremony, and a two-page photo spread of behind-the-scenes activity. (01/20/2000)  


    14th Annual Stellar Awards Nomination Reception—  The 14th Annual Stellar Awards Nomination Reception featured several defining moments. We present them all. (01/15/1999)  


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