Brent Jones Earns First Ballot Consideration in 10 Categories for the 2026 Stellar Awards
His chart-topping single and album, Praise In The Choir Stand, continues to celebrate the power, legacy, and lasting impact of Black gospel choir music.
Grammy and Stellar Award-winning gospel artist Brent Jones continues to build major momentum with the runaway success of his hit single and album, Praise In The Choir Stand. Following its powerful rise to the top of multiple music charts, Jones is now up for first ballot consideration in 10 categories for the 2026 Stellar Awards.
Praise In The Choir Stand has become one of the most celebrated gospel releases of the season, reaching No. 1 across a record eight charts, including Billboard Gospel Airplay, Mediabase, Gospel Top 40, Urban Influencer, Gospel USA Magazine, Pollstar, and Cashbox. The project also earned the distinction of being named No. 1 Greatest Gainer, further confirming its widespread impact and growing influence across the gospel music industry.
The success of Praise In The Choir Stand reflects more than chart performance. The song and album serve as a powerful celebration of Black gospel choir music, honoring its deep roots as the backbone of the Black church and its continued influence within the African American community. Through this project, Brent Jones highlights the strength, sound, and spiritual significance of traditional gospel and choir music, reminding listeners that the choir stand remains a sacred place of praise, power, and cultural expression.
As traditional gospel continues to resonate with audiences across generations, Praise In The Choir Stand demonstrates the enduring relevance of choir music in today’s gospel landscape. The movement surrounding the project has extended far beyond radio, with Brent Jones’ Praise In The Choir Stand Tour continuing to thrive and now reaching more than 300 cities and markets around the world.
With first ballot consideration in 10 categories for the 2026 Stellar Awards, Brent Jones stands as one of gospel music’s most impactful voices of the moment. His latest work continues to bridge legacy and momentum, reminding the industry and the church that the sound of the choir is still alive, still powerful, and still necessary.
Brent Jones’ 2026 Stellar Awards First Ballot Consideration Categories
Artist of the Year
Brent JonesSong of the Year
“Praise In The Choir Stand”Male Artist of the Year
Brent JonesAlbum of the Year
Praise In The Choir StandChoir of the Year
Brent JonesProducer of the Year
Eddie Brown, Prof. James Roberson & Brent JonesTraditional Male Artist of the Year
Brent JonesTraditional Album of the Year
Praise In The Choir StandTraditional Choir of the Year
Brent JonesTraditional Artist of the Year
Brent Jones
Chart Highlights for Praise In The Choir Stand
Billboard Gospel Airplay: No. 1
Mediabase: No. 1
No. 1 Greatest Gainer
Gospel Top 40: No. 1
Urban Influencer: No. 1
Gospel USA Magazine: No. 1
Pollstar: No. 1
Cashbox: No. 1
The Stellar Awards ballot is available at TheStellarAwards.com.
About Brent Jones
Brent Jones is a Grammy and Stellar Award-winning gospel artist, songwriter, producer, and choir leader known for his dynamic sound, powerful ministry, and dedication to preserving and advancing the legacy of gospel choir music. Through his music and live performances, Jones continues to inspire audiences around the world with songs that uplift, celebrate faith, and honor the rich tradition of gospel music.