Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts Perform “Still” at Stellar Awards 2025

On August 31, 2025, the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will be broadcast at 8:00 PM ET on BET, marking a milestone celebration for gospel music’s most prestigious event. The ceremony was recorded on August 16, 2025, at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, bringing together the brightest stars and industry voices under the theme “OUR MUSIC, OUR VOICE, OUR CULTURE.”

Among the featured performances, fans will witness the live debut of “Still,” a soul-stirring ballad recorded in Chicago by Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning singer-songwriter Jonathan Mcreynolds and American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts. The song, presented in an atmosphere of reflection and worship, powerfully emphasizes the enduring and steadfast love of God throughout all life’s journeys.

Central City Productions, under the leadership of Don Jackson, produces the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which have honored and spotlighted gospel’s foremost artists for forty years. This edition also includes special acknowledgments such as the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Don Jackson for his decades of influence in faith-based entertainment.

The ceremony hosts, BeBe and CeCe Winans—legendary gospel performers—lead a star-studded lineup featuring scheduled appearances by Nathan Davis Jr., Todd Dulaney, Lisa Knowles-Smith, the New Direction Gospel Choir of Tennessee State University, Adia, Donnie McClurkin, Jekalyn Carr, Tramaine Hawkins, Pastor Mike Jr., and many other distinguished artists. Exclusive preshow and industry events, branded as STELLAR PLUS, occurred on August 14–15, strengthening france-2025/”>Community and industry bonds ahead of the main event.

Beyond the music, the Stellar Awards showcase gospel’s influential growth at the intersection of tradition and innovation, supported by partners such as P&G, AT&T, Amazon Music, Walmart, Aflac, and State Farm. The broadcast reaches millions via BET, the Stellar Network, Bounce TV, and major streaming platforms, underscoring the importance and visibility of contemporary gospel.

All details, dates, and participants provided are sourced from official press releases and media publications. This information is factual and verifiable as of the broadcast date.