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36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards Airs Sunday, August 1

The 36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards hosted by Jekalyn Carr and Tye Tribbett will premiere Sunday, August 1 at 8/7c on BET.

Viewers will be mesmerized with special performances by Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, and Avery Sunshine as they deliver a powerful tribute to Lady Tramaine Hawkins, who was honored with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award presented by Toyota. 

The Clark Sisters, who received the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award presented by AT&T, also bring the sunshine and so much more as they perform potent renditions from their legendary gospel music catalog. 

This year’s award ceremony was held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, July 10. Viewers worldwide can watch these dynamic performances and discover who won across all categories when the Stellar Awards airs Sunday, August 1, on BET, BET Her, and BET Gospel at 8 p.m. ET / PT.

36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards Host Jekalyn Carr and Jawaan Taylor walk the blue carpet at this year’s ceremony. Photo Credit: Photography By Gip III for Central City Productions
Jonathan McReynolds attends the 36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Photo Credit: Photography By Gip III for Central City Productions
Yolanda Adams and daughter Taylor attend the 36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Photo Credit: Photography By Gip III for Central City Productions
Tamela Mann and the Fellas pose backstage at the 36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Photo Credit: Photography By Gip III for Central City Productions
Jordan Kelly and Kierra Sheard-Kelly attend the 36th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Photo Credit: Photography By Gip III for Central City Productions