Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Pastor Mike Jr.
The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards took place August 15, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tasha Cobbs Leonard received the Aretha Franklin Icon Award, and Pastor Mike Jr. was honored with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award. The ceremony was hosted by Kirk Franklin.
The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards took place August 15, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kirk Franklin hosted the ceremony, which is scheduled to air on BET on August 30, 2026.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard received the Aretha Franklin Icon Award, one of the evening's top honors. Pastor Mike Jr. was presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award.
In the days leading up to the event, ASCAP and Motown Gospel hosted a nominee mixer on August 13 to celebrate the industry's top artists.
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards have recognized excellence in gospel music since 1985. The 41st edition brought together artists, industry professionals, and fans at one of the largest gospel music events of the year.
The BET broadcast on August 30 will give a national audience access to the full ceremony, including performances and award presentations.
