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]
Nominations announcement
Nominations were announced during a radio press tour on January 15, 2019.[3]
Nominations
Please note: The winners are highlighted in bold text and listed first in each category.[4]
Jonathan McReynolds and Darryl "Lil Man" Howell, production team (
Jonathan McReynolds)
The Beautiful Project
Kirk Franklin, Ronald Hill, Phil Thornton, Clifton Lockhart,
Tasha Page-Lockhart, Myron Butler, Dontaniel Kimbrough, Zeek Listenbee, Cordell Walton, Edward "6Mile JP" Page, Charles "Ollie" Harris, Daniel Bryant, Bryan Popin & AyRon Lewis, production team (
Tasha Page-Lockhart)