The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominees are officially OUT! Tracye the Professor and DJ Rain are breaking down everything you need to know about this year's "Stellar Plus" weekend in Charlotte, NC—from the major nominees like Jekalyn Carr, Kim Person, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, to the brand-new HBCU Choir of the Year category!

We take a look back at the iconic Kirk Franklin's surprise appearance at Madison Square Garden with pop icon Charlie Puth

But we're also calling out the names missing from the list. From KB's latest viral open-verse track to why independent artists deserve more shine, we're diving deep into the state of Gospel and Christian Hip-Hop.