GOSPEL’S MUSIC BIGGEST NIGHT TALENT UPDATES REVEALED FOR THE 38^th ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS SHOW, SET TO RETURN TO BET SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 8 P.M. ET/PT

“Stellar Awards” 2023 Nominees Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Tye Tribbett, Pastor Mike Jr, Zacardi Cortez, And More To Perform; Special Appearances From Adrienne Bailon-Houghton,

Marvin Sapp, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Travis Greene, Erica Campbell, Notkarltonbanks And More

LAS VEGAS, NV (JULY 13, 2023) – The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards is gearing up to be a spectacular celebration of Gospel music's finest talent with an impressive lineup of performers and presenters. Updates to the scheduled participants include an exceptional Reunion Tour preview performance featuring Gospel superstars Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Israel Houghton, and Tye Tribbett. This highly anticipated performance will captivate audiences and create an unforgettable moment in Gospel music history. Don't miss the telecast of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show on BET on Sunday, August 6, at 8 PM ET/PT. Prepare to be inspired and uplifted by the outstanding performances and heartfelt moments that define Gospel music.

Audiences can also look forward to powerhouse 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. & Faith City Music, Bishop S.Y. Younger (Emerging Voices), Zacardi Cortez, Victory (Emerging Voices), and

Zak Williams And 1 Akord.

Presenters for the evening 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.

As previously announced, this year’s Stellar Awards telecast is co-hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. It will bestow special honors upon several iconic figures who contributed significantly to the genre. CeCe Winans will receive the prestigious Aretha Franklin Icon Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact. Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham will be honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Additionally, Dr. Bobby Jones will be presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.

"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."

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For more information about the Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show and other Stellar events, please visit www.stellarawards.com. Stay updated with the latest news by following @thestellars on Instagram and Twitter or Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Facebook.

About the Stellar Gospel Music Awards

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards is the first and only Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in over 140 markets nationwide. For more information, please visit www.thestellarawards.com.

About Central City Productions, Inc.

Founded in 1970 by Don Jackson, Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc. is a national broadcast television producer and syndicator of its exclusively owned African-American programming. Celebrating over 50 years of broadcasting Black excellence with uplifting and entertaining original television content, CCP’s award-winning television programs include the Black Music Honors (www.blackmusichonors.com), Stellar Tribute to the Holidays, Black College Quiz Show Series (www.blackcollegequiz.com), Black History Honors, America’s Black Forum (www.americasblackforum.com), Mentoring Kings (www.mentoringking.com), and Mentoring Queens (www.mentoringqueen.com), among many others. For more information, visit www.stellartv.com.

About Stellar TV Network

For over 50 years in television programming targeted to Black audiences, Central City Productions has become the most recognized and respected company in the Faith-based community. Going forward, we are excited about the continued success we will enjoy in launching our Stellar Network. The Stellar Network fills the void for a Family-Friendly, entertainment, lifestyle network targeting Black audiences. Stellar Network is the first in uplifting content with positive, inspirational, and entertainment programming. Stellar’s Goal is to be the most preferred network to Black audiences nationwide.

About BET Media Group

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, follow us on social @BET_PR.

Media Contacts:

Tosha Whitten Griggs, Stellar Awards Publicity, tosha@frontpagefirm.com

Chris Sibley, Stellar Awards Publicity, info@thesibleyfirm.biz

Chloe Duverge, BET, Chloe.Duverge@bet.net

Luis Defrank, BET, Luis.Defrank@bet.net