Motown Gospel dominates the Stellar Gospel Music Awards with 29 nominations

Motown Gospel, alongside its affiliated labels and partners including TAMLA, Anderson Music Group (AMG), and Rock City Media Group earn 29 nominations for this year’s 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards.

Leading the nominations are GRAMMY Award-winning artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard and gospel powerhouse JJ Hairston, each earning six nominations. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonathan McReynolds follows with four nominations, while legendary gospel artists Ricky Dillard and Ron Carter collectively secure three nominations. Multi-award-winning artist Tye Tribbett receives two nominations, and partner label Rock City Media Group earns five nominations through artist Adia and her acclaimed single, “On The Way Remix” featuring Erica Campbell.

President of Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), Brad O’Donnell, shared,

The Stellar Awards are one of the most important celebrations of Gospel music. I’m incredibly proud of Walter Thomas, our Motown Gospel/TAMLA team and our nominated artists and partners. Their collective work elevates the genre and impacts lives around the world.

For more information on Motown Gospel, visit www.capitolcmglabelgroup.com/motown-gospel/ and follow on social media using the handle @motowngospel.

The 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Tickets are available now by visiting StellarAwards.com or by visiting Ticketmaster.

A complete listing of all 29 nominations are below:

Tasha Cobbs Leonard (6)

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Tasha Cobbs Leonard ft. John Legend
CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

JJ Hairston / JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise (6)

CHOIR OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

Jonathan McReynolds (4)

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds ft. Jamal Roberts
CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds ft. Jamal Roberts
CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Tye Tribbett (2)

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ron Carter, Ricky Dillard (3)

TRADITIONAL DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Anderson Music Group (AMG/ TAMLA) (2)

CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Red Hands
YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
AMG Kidz x Wilson World

Rock City Media Group (5)

SONG OF THE YEAR
Adia “On The Way Remix” ft. Erica Campbell
ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Adia
CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Adia
URBAN SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Adia “On The Way Remix” ft. Erica Campbell
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Adia “On The Way Remix” ft. Erica Campbell

Childlike CiCi (CCMG) (1)

RAP/HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
All We Like Sheep