| 34th Annual Stellar Awards | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Date | March 29, 2019 6:00 p.m. PT |
| Location | Orleans Arena, Las Vegas |
| Hosted by | Kirk Franklin |
| Most awards | Jonathan McReynolds (8) |
| Most nominations | Jonathan McReynolds (8) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET |
The 34th Annual Stellar Awards was held on March 29, 2019, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas,[1] and later aired for the first time on American digital cable and satellite television network BET on April 19.[2] Musician Kirk Franklin hosted the ceremony.
The ceremony recognized the best gospel music recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, which ran in 2018.[3]
Delores Washington Green of The Caravans was given the Legend Award.[2] James Robinson Jr., Jackie Patillo and Phil Thornton were inducted into the Stellar Honors Hall of Fame.[2] On behalf of Aretha Franklin, the members of Franklin's family were presented with the inaugural Aretha Franklin Icon Award.[2]
Jonathan McReynolds, who received the most nominations, also received the most wins of the night by winning in each of his nominated categories.[2]
- ^ 34th Annual Stellar Awards. Orleans Arena. Retrieved on March 6, 2019
- ^ a b c d e Jonathan McReynolds Wins Big at Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Billboard. Retrieved on April 1, 2019
- ^ Stellar Awards Important Dates Archived 2019-03-01 at the Wayback Machine. The Stellar Awards. Retrieved on March 6, 2019