Stellar Awards

Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin (right) and his wife Tammy Collins (left) at the 2026 Stellar...

Stellar Awards draw praise for Charlotte debut

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 6:58 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Mecklenburg County leaders say they have received messages from colleagues since the show aired

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2026 Stellar Awards red carpet pre-show: Watch here

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT

By Cassidy Johncox

Stream our pre-show ahead of the awards show broadcast!

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Live stream: Countdown to the 2026 Stellar Awards in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT

By Cassidy Johncox

Watch starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30

On TV

WBTV is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Stellar Awards, coming to Charlotte in August.

WBTV programming changes for Aug. 30 & Aug. 31: What to know

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM EDT

By Cassidy Johncox

Channel 3 to air 41st Stellar Awards at 9 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2026

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2026 Stellar Awards: Here's how, when you can watch

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT

By Cassidy Johncox

Awards show taped in Charlotte in mid-August: Here’s when it airs

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Charlotte Catholic church blends gospel music ahead of Stellar Awards

Updated: Aug. 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Charlotte Catholic church blends gospel music ahead of Stellar Awards

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Stellar Awards comes to Charlotte’s Spectrum Center this weekend

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Gospel music event draws local fans and faith leaders ahead of Saturday show

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Radio announcer and operations manager believe Stellar nomination shows they are for the...

Praise 102.5 nominated for top prize at 41st Stellar Awards in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Charlotte gospel station among nominees for best gospel radio station at this weekend’s ceremony

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2026 Stellar Awards to bring gospel, glam to Charlotte this weekend: What to know

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM EDT

By Cassidy Johncox

‘Greatest Night in Gospel Music’ happening Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

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Jonathan McReynolds poses in the press room at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the...

Watch: Jonathan McReynolds chats with WBTV ahead of 2026 Stellar Awards

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT

By Cassidy Johncox and Dedrick Russell

Watch conversation live at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14

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A shooting in northwest Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 20, killed 4-year-old Caleb Flax.

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The Maiden High School coach was arrested over the weekend in Cleveland County.

Catawba County high school football coach arrested

Community activists are reacting to the news, calling progress ‘important’ for not just the...

Charlotte anti-violence activists react to new arrests in death of 4-year-old boy

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