Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2023: How to watch and stream online for free

Dubbed the greatest night in Gospel music, the 38th annual Stellar Gospel Awards aired on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.

But if you missed the prestigious live award ceremony, don’t worry: it’s still available to stream on demand.

If you have cable, you can watch the show on demand as part of BET’s streaming programming.

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THE AWARDS

The award show was co-hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.

Musical legend CeCe Winans was honored with the esteemed “Aretha Franklin Icon Award,” recognizing her exceptional talent and the impact she’s had on the music genre.

Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham received the “Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award” and the “James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award,” respectively, for their work and contributions to the industry.

PERFORMERS AT THE STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

According to a BET press release, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards is a spectacular celebration of Gospel music’s finest talent with an impressive lineup of performers and presenters.

Among the featured acts was a unique Reunion Tour preview performance featuring Gospel superstars Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Israel Houghton, and Tye Tribbett.

Watch the show to catch powerful performances by Charles Jenkins, DOE, Dottie Peoples, Isaac Carree, Jevon Dewand and The TrapStarz, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Lena Byrd Miles (Emerging Voices), Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Maranda Curtis, Pastor Mike Jr., Tim Bowman Jr. and Faith City Music, Bishop S.Y. Younger (Emerging Voices), Zacardi Cortez, Victory (Emerging Voices), and Zak Williams And 1 Akord.

Presenters include Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Brian Courtney Wilson, Erica Campbell, Isabel Davis, James Fortune, Koryn Hawthorne, Jason Clayborn, NOTKARLTONBANKS, Shirley Caesar and Travis Greene.

“We are thrilled to premiere the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show on BET,” said a spokesperson from BET. “This year’s lineup of performers and honorees is exceptional, and we are excited to bring this incredible celebration of Gospel music to our viewers. It will be an unforgettable night of uplifting performances and well-deserved recognition.”