Stellar Awards
Award for achievements in gospel music / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Stellar Award is an award presented by SAGMA to recognize achievements in the gospel music industry.[1] The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent gospel artists, and the presentation of those awards that have a more popular interest.[2] The Stellars are the first of the Big Two major gospel music awards held annually.
Stellar Awards | |
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Current: 36th Annual Stellar Awards | |
Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the gospel music industry |
Country | United States |
Presented by | Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy (SAGMA) |
First awarded | 1984; 40 years ago (1984) |
Website | thestellarawards |
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The first Stellar Awards ceremony was held on 1984, to honor and respect the musical accomplishments by gospel performers for the year 1983. Following the 2018 ceremony, SAGMA overhauled a few Stellar Award categories for 2019.
In 2020, the awards show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was aired virtually on August 23, 2020.[3] Jekalyn Carr later hosted the "Stellar Tribute to the Holidays", which aired on local channels and on UPtv, Aspire TV, and Bounce TV..[4]