Pastor Mike Jr. (The Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award Recipient) Tasha Cobbs Leonard (The Aretha Franklin Icon Award Recipient) Kirk Franklin (41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards Host) Kierra Sheard (Performer) KIRK FRANKLIN, TASHA COBBS LEONARD, YOLANDA ADAMS, JEKALYN CARR, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, PASTOR MIKE JR.,LIL REL HOWERY, PJ MORTON, MARVIN SAPP, KIERRA SHEARD, JOHN P. KEE, ERICA CAMPBELL, TYE TRIBBETT, KELONTAE GAVIN, LISA KNOWLES & THE BROWN SINGERS, AND MORE LIGHT UP THE 41ST ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS Gospel Music’s Greatest Night Set to Premiere Saturday, August 29th at 8PM ET on The Stellar Network and Sunday, August 30th at 8PM ET on BET (CHARLOTTE, NC) August 17, 2026 — The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 41st year honoring excellence in gospel music with an unforgettable evening of powerful performances, moving tributes and special honors celebrating the artists and trailblazers who continue to shape the genre. Hosted by 45-...