The gospel artist set a record as he won nine categories at the annual event.
The results are in, and Pastor Mike Jr. came out on top at the 2025 Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The Birmingham, Ala. native took home the trophy in all nine categories where he received nominations. With the wins, he scored Artist of the Year for the fourth time, setting a new record and putting him ahead of Kirk Franklin and Marvin Sapp, who have both won three times.
With the theme, OUR MUSIC, OUR VOICE, OUR CULTURE, Bebe and Cece Winans hosted the 40th annual event. Performances were delivered by Jamal Roberts, Jonathan McReynolds, Nathan Davis Jr., Todd Dulaney, New Direction Gospel Choir of Tennessee State University, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Adia, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Jekalyn Carr, and more. Special guest presenters included Lil Rel Howery, Dominique Perry, Trina Braxton, Tyler Lepley, Serayah, DeVon Franklin, and more. Additionally, Central City Productions founder Don Jackson received the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award.
View key winners and moments from the 2025 Stellar Gospel Music Awards below. Tune into the annual program on Saturday, August 30th at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and Sunday, August 31st at 8 p.m. ET on BET. Catch another replay on September 28th at 1 p.m. ET on Bounce TV. For the full list of winners, visit the Stellar Award’s official website.
www.thestellarawards.com/2025-winners.html