The Stellar Awards: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Stellar Awards is a Gospel Music Awards in the U.S., honoring Gospel Music artists, writers, and industry professionals. Chicago based production company Central City Productions Inc. spearheaded by founder, chairman & CEO Don Jackson, has produced the show since its conception in 1985. The Stellar Awards was first taped in Chicago at the Arie Crown Theater. The show has featured performances by The Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, Da' T.R.U.T.H, Tye Tribbett, Mary Mary, Heather Headley, CeCe Winans, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Tamela Mann and many more. The show has been held at various venues across the United States in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville,and New York. The show is normally taped in mid-January and is broadcast on local and national TV stations such as ABC, FOX, and NBC.

Series details

• Title: The Stellar Awards
• Format: Award Show
• Language: English
• Genres: Music
• Premiere date: 2016-03-06
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: BET
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 120 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 13874

Cast and credited roles

• Loni Love — Co-Host
• Rickey Smiley — Co-Host
• Kirk Franklin — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 2016: premiered 2016-03-06; final listed air date 2016-05-02.
• Season 2017: premiered 2017-04-09; final listed air date 2017-04-09.
• Season 2021: premiered 2021-08-13; final listed air date 2021-08-13.
• Season 2022: premiered 2022-08-07; final listed air date 2022-08-07; episode order: 1.
• Season 2023: premiered 2023-08-06; final listed air date 2023-08-06; episode order: 1.
• Season 2024: premiered 2024-08-04; final listed air date 2024-08-04; episode order: 1.
• Season 2025: episode order: 1.
• Season 2026: premiered 2026-08-30; final listed air date 2026-08-30; episode order: 1.

Source and licence

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