Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett and More Win Big at 39th Annual Stellar Awards
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The 39th Annual Stellar Awards, often referred to as the “Gospel Music’s biggest night,” once again showcased the incredible talent and inspiring messages within the gospel music community. This year’s event was nothing short of spectacular taking place in Las Vegas hosted by TV personality and comedian Loni Love and radio/TV personality and comedian Rickey Smiley.
This year’s awards honored established artists and fresh faces who have significantly contributed to the genre. From seasoned artists like Erica Campbell and Tye Tribbett to rising stars like Jekalyn Carr, the evening was a reminder of the power of music to inspire and uplift.
Let’s take a closer look at all of the 2024 winners and nominees.
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Album of the Year
WINNER All Things New – Tye Tribbett
Choirmaster II – Ricky Dillard
Impossible – Pastor Mike Jr.
My Truth – Jonathan McReynolds
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Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year
Erica Campbell
WINNER Jekalyn Carr
Kierra Sheard-Kelly
Maurette Brown Clark
Duo/Chorus of the Year
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
JJ Hairston
Maverick City Music
WINNER The Walls Group
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New Artist of the Year
Adam Blackstone
Jevon Dewand & The Trapstarz
WINNER Jovonta Patton
Rudy Currence
Traditional Album of the Year
Choirmaster II – Ricky Dillard
Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark – Donald Lawrence
WINNER Jekalyn – Jekalyn Carr
No Failure – Melvin Crispell III
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Traditional Duo/Chorus of the Year
JJ Hairston
Kevin Vasser & BLVRS
WINNER Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers
Ron Summers
Traditional Male Artist of the Year
John P. Kee
Kelontae Gavin
WINNER Melvin Crispell III
Ricky Dillard
Traditional Female Artist of the Year
Eartha Edwards
WINNER Jekalyn Carr
Lucinda Moore
Maurette Brown Clark
Traditional Duo/Chorus of the Year
JJ Hairston
Kevin Vasser & BLVRS
WINNER Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers
Ron Summers
Traditional Choir of the Year
Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling
WINNER Ricky Dillard
Vincent Bohanan & SOV
Zak Williams & 1AKORD
Contemporary Album of the Year
WINNER All Things New – Tye Tribbett
I Love You – Erica Campbell
Impossible – Pastor Mike Jr.
My Truth – Jonathan McReynolds
Contemporary Male Artist of the Year
Jonathan McReynolds
Jovonta Patton
Pastor Mike Jr.
WINNER Tye Tribbett
Contemporary Duo/Chorus of the Year
Housefires
Pastor Dalton Hill & The Tabernacle Singers
The Walls Group
Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year
His Glory Alone II – KB
Pray For Atlanta – 1K Phew
The Change Experience – Jevin Dewand & The Trapstarz
Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year
“Amen Right There” ft. Canton Jones & Everett Drake – Emcee N.I.C.E.
“MIA” ft. 1K Phew – Jor’Dan Armstrong
“Miracles” ft. Lecrae – KB
WINNER “Your Power” ft. Tasha Cobbs – Lecrae
Urban Single/Performance of the Year
“Feel Alright” – Erica Campbell
WINNER “Only One Night Tho (Live)” – Tye Tribbett
“Trusting God” – James Fortune
“Witness” – Dexter Walker and Zion Movement
Special Event Album of the Year
Destined for Greatness – Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling
WINNER Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark – Donald Lawrence
Joy Is Here – JJ Hairston
Tribute to a Legend: Rance Allen – Various Artists
Praise and Worship Song of the Year
Always- Jovonta Patton
WINNER Holy Forever- Cece Winans
I Just Wanna Praise You- Maurette Brown Clark
It’s Working- ft. Hezekiah Walker, Todd Dulaney
Quartet of the Year
WINNER Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers
Paul Porter & The Christianaires
The Williams Singers
Young Men 4 Christ
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Music Video of the Year
“All Things” – Kirk Franklin/West Webb/Jalen Turner
WINNER “Feel Alright” – Erica Campbell/Rich Laru
“I Will Wait” – Bri Babineaux/Avery Henley
“Look At God” – Koryn Hawthorne/Damien Sandoval
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Brand New – JP Designs Art
Choirmaster II – Nathan Blaine
WINNER Jekalyn – Octavia’s Holmes
Lord, I Heard You – BMO Designs & Blair Monique Walker
Youth Project of the Year
AMG Kidz – The Kidz Interlude
Nina Symmone – Just Smile
Noah Alexander – Lots of Love
WINNER Shout Praises Kids – Joy to the World
Syndicated Gospel Radio Show of the Year
Early Morning Praise Party, Sherry Mackey & Dre Monie
WINNER Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, Erica Campbell & Arlen “Griff” Griffin
The Nightly Spirit, Darlene “McCoy” Jackson
Willie Moore Jr Show, Willie Moore Jr & Dwight Stone
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Gospel Announcer of the Year
Destiny Diggs, – WXHL 89.1 FM
Neiko Flowers, WPZE – MyPraise 102.5
WINNER Cheryl Jackson, WPRS Praise 104.1
Trey Nickelson, WBZF-98.5 FM
Top Market of the Year
WBGX 1570 AM, Chicago
WINNER WNZN 89.1 FM, Cleveland
WPRS Praise 104.1, Washington, DC
WPZE – MyPraise 102.5, Atlanta
Medium Market of the Year
WINNER KOKA 980 AM 93.3 FM, Shreveport
KZTS 1380 AM, Little Rock
WEHA 88.7 & 100.3 FM, Atlantic City
WJYD JOY 107.1 FM, Columbus, OH
Small Market of the Year
WBZF-98.5 FM, Florence-Myrtle Beach
WWLD-HD2 98.3FM, Tallahassee
WINNER WXHL 89.1 FM, Wilmington
WXOK 1460 AM, Baton Rouge
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their outstanding contributions to gospel music.
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