Gospel Legends BeBe & CeCe Winans to Host Historic 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards, long hailed as “Gospel Music’s Greatest Night” – is set to reach new heights in 2025 as it marks its 40th anniversary with a celebration of unprecedented scale and significance. Central City Productions has officially announced that GRAMMY Award-winning sibling duo, BeBe & CeCe Winans, will host this year’s highly anticipated show, which will take place on August 16, 2025, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Themed “OUR MUSIC, OUR VOICE, OUR CULTURE,” the 40th Stellar Awards promises a soul-stirring night of electrifying performances, unforgettable tributes, and special honors that pay homage to gospel legends while spotlighting the genre’s future stars. Tickets are now available at StellarAwards.com.

A Milestone Hosted by Gospel Royalty: BeBe & CeCe Winans

Few names carry as much weight in gospel music as BeBe & CeCe Winans. As members of the iconic Winans family, the duo revolutionized contemporary gospel in the 1980s and 90s, breaking barriers with their genre-blending sound and chart-topping hits like “Addictive Love” and “Close to You.” Over their illustrious careers, the siblings have earned multiple GRAMMY®, Dove, Stellar, and Soul Train Awards, while inspiring millions through their music and ministry.

Now, as hosts of the 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, BeBe & CeCe return to the spotlight to lead a show that celebrates not only the best in gospel music today, but the legacy that made it possible.

Star-Studded Lineup Set to Light Up the Stage

Already confirmed to perform at the 40th ceremony are some of gospel’s most celebrated voices and rising stars, including:

• Donnie McClurkin

• Tasha Cobbs Leonard

• Jekalyn Carr

• Pastor Mike Jr.

• Melvin Crispell III

• Jason Nelson

• Tramaine Hawkins

• Lisa Page Brooks

• William Murphy

• Tasha Page-Lockhart

• MAJOR.

• Dottie Peoples

• Adia

• Pastor Mike Todd & Transformation Worship

With more performers and honorees to be announced, the 40th Stellars is shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation celebration of gospel’s impact on music, culture, and faith.

STELLAR PLUS: Two Days of Worship, Wisdom, and Industry Connection

Returning alongside the awards ceremony is the STELLAR PLUS Experience, offering two days (August 14–15) of immersive events designed for both fans and industry insiders. Highlights include:

• New Artist Showcase

• Panels, workshops, and networking events

• Stellar Nominee Pre-Show Dinner and Awards, hosted by Dorinda Clark-Cole and Vincent Bohanan, taking place at the National Museum of African American Music

The invitation-only dinner will celebrate all 2025 Stellar Award nominees in an atmosphere of elegance and honor. For details, visit StellarPlusExperience.com.

Production & Sponsorship

The 40th Stellar Awards will be:

• Executive Produced by Don Jackson

• Produced and Directed by Michael A. Johnson

• Talent Produced by Erin Johnson

• Music Directed by Daniel Moore

• With Jennifer J. Jackson serving as both Executive in Charge of Production and Producer

The show’s presentation is made possible by the support of major sponsors including Procter & Gamble (P&G), General Motors, State Farm, AT&T, Walmart, McDonald’s, AFLAC, and AARP.

A Night 40 Years in the Making

“We’re setting the tone for a night that celebrates 40 years of celebrating the greatest in gospel music,” said Jennifer Jackson, President of Central City Productions.

The 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards will not only reflect on gospel’s past, it will declare the future. Through the voices of legends like BeBe & CeCe Winans and the passion of a new generation, this milestone event will echo the heart of gospel: faith, perseverance, and the power of our music, our voice, our culture.