Pastor Mike Jr. Makes Stellar Gospel History with Record-Breaking Sweep

Birmingham native Pastor Mike Jr. (Michael McClure Jr.) once again made history at the 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, held August 16, 2025, in Nashville. Pastor Mike Jr. achieved an unprecedented clean sweep, winning all nine categories in which he was nominated — the first artist to ever accomplish this feat in Stellar history. His groundbreaking victories further cement his reputation as one of gospel music’s most influential voices.

Pastor Mike Jr.’s awards included:

• Artist of the Year
• Male Artist of the Year
• Album of the Year (I Got Away EP)
• Song of the Year (“Amen”)
• Producer of the Year (I Got Away EP)
• Contemporary Male Artist of the Year
• Contemporary Album of the Year (I Got Away EP)
• Recorded Music Packaging of the Year (I Got Away EP)
• Praise & Worship Song of the Year (“I Got Away”)

This marks his fourth Artist of the Year win, surpassing legends like Kirk Franklin and Marvin Sapp. Pastor Mike Jr.’s dominance at the Stellars signals not just personal success but also Birmingham’s powerful and growing impact on gospel music worldwide.