[5] Over the years, The Stellars have been held in various locations including Atlanta,[6] Houston,[7] Los Angeles, Las Vegas,[8] Nashville,[9] and New York.

Starting from the 30th Annual Stellar Awards in 2015, the show has been held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas,[10] and airing on American digital cable and satellite television network TV One.

[2] In the spring of 2000, Central City Productions changed the voting process by creating the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy (SAGMA).

[1] Media companies registered with the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy and individual members of SAGMA (artists and other professionals working in the industry who meet certain criteria) may enter recordings for consideration, along with an entry form.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard garnered two trophies, while Le'Andria Johnson earned two for her work on Donald Lawrence's project, Goshen.

The Walls Group received two statues for their album Friend in Me, along with newcomer Pastor Mike Jr. who took home a pair of Stellar Awards for his work on Live Free.

Rounding out the night with one Stellar Award each were JJ Hairston, Ben Tankard, Gospel Kids, Keith Wonderboy Johnson and Greenleaf; Season 3.