41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards to Air on BET, Hosted by Kirk Franklin

The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, hosted by Kirk Franklin, is set to premiere on BET on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The ceremony, taped in Charlotte, North Carolina, will honor Tasha Cobbs Leonard with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award and Pastor Mike Jr. with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award. This event celebrates the depth and diversity of gospel music, featuring performances from numerous celebrated artists.