B. Chase Williams & ShaBach Earn Two 2026 Official Stellar Award Nominations For Hit Single "Secret Place"
For more than three decades, B. Chase Williams has led ShaBach with a passion for musical excellence, spiritual authenticity, and a commitment to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of Gospel choir music. Today, that unwavering dedication has been recognized once again as B. Chase Williams & ShaBach receive two nominations for the 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards in the categories of Choir of the Year and Traditional Choir of the Year.
Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most dynamic Gospel choirs, ShaBach has earned a reputation for delivering powerful choral arrangements, timeless hymns, and energetic praise-and-worship anthems that inspire audiences across generations.
The nominations mark another milestone in a remarkable season of success. In 2023, the choir released its acclaimed album CHASing THE NEXT CHAPTER, which earned a 2024 Stellar Award nomination for Choir of the Year and produced the Billboard Top 30 Gospel Airplay hit “Power of God.” Building on that momentum, the choir released “Secret Place” in 2025, a song that further showcased its signature blend of ministry and musical excellence and contributed to ShaBach’s recognition as Choir of the Year at the 2025 Avidity Awards.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be nominated once again for two prestigious Stellar Awards: Choir of the Year and Traditional Choir of the Year,” said B. Chase Williams. “To be recognized among so many gifted voices in Gospel music is both humbling and inspiring. This nomination marks another significant milestone in my journey, and I do not take it for granted. I am thankful to God, my family, our faithful supporters, and every member of ShaBach whose dedication and excellence continue to make moments like this possible. While we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our mission—to uplift, inspire, and glorify God through music. Whatever the outcome, this nomination is already a victory, and for that, I am truly grateful.”
“Secret Place,” available on all digital music outlets, and continues its ascent on Gospel radio charts nationwide. Written by B. Chase Williams, produced by Williams alongside Andre “Dre Cole” Kitchings, and mixed/mastered by award-winning engineer Kevin Kelley, “Secret Place” delivers heartfelt lyrics and stirring musical arrangements, while encouraging believers to dwell in the presence of the Lord and find peace in His protection.
B. Chase Williams and ShaBach’s latest Stellar Award nominations affirm the choir’s enduring influence and relevance within Gospel music. Though their growing legacy of impactful ministry through music, B. Chase Williams & ShaBach continue to demonstrate why they remain a respected force in Gospel music.
The 2026 Stellar Awards will take place on August 15, at The Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. Find Stellar Awards information at www.TheStellarAwards.com.