26th Annual Stellar Awards

On Saturday  January 15, the 26th Annual Stellar Awards took place. It was an evening of great gospel talent and praise. If you missed the award show and don't want to spend a long time searching online for videos, the Stellar Award ceremonies will be broadcast locally at noon Feb. 20 on WZZM-TV (Channel 13), and on the Gospel Music Channel at 7 p.m., March 6.

Artist of the Year - Marvin Sapp

Song of the Year - "Close to You" Bebe & CeCe Winans (Still)

Male Vocalist of the Year - Byron Cage

Female Vocalist of the Year - Karen Clark Sheard

Group/Duo of the Year - James Fortune & FIYA

New Artist of the Year - Kristina Halloway

CD of the Year - Marvin Sapp - Here I Am

Choir of the Year - Wilmington Chester Mass Choir

Traditional Group - Mighty Clouds of Joy

Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year - Trip Lee - Between Two Worlds

Praise & Worship CD of the Year - Darwin Hobbs - Darwin Hobbs Live: Champion

Contemporary Male Artist of the Year - James Fortune

Traditional Male Artist of the Year - Marvin Sapp

Contemporary Female Artist of the Year - CeCe Winans

Traditional Female Artist of the Year - Lucinda Moore

Contemporary CD of the Year - James Fortune & FIYA - Encore

Traditional CD of the Year - Marvin Sapp - Here I Am

Contemporary Choir of the Year - Myron Butler & Levi

Traditional Choir of the Year - Wilmington Chester Mass Choir