Christian and gospel artists are making a major impact at the 2026 BET Awards, with some of the genre's biggest names earning nominations ahead of this year's highly anticipated ceremony. The nominees for the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award include Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, CeCe Winans, BeBe Winans, Lecrae, Darrel Walls, and Kim Burrell, highlighting the continued influence of faith-driven music on one of entertainment's biggest stages.
Among the standout nominees, "Already Good (Tasha Slide)" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard earned recognition in both the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award category and the BET Her Award category, while rising artist Miles Minnick secured a nomination for Best New Artist, marking another milestone in his breakout year.
Official voting for the "BET Awards" 2026 Viewers' Choice Award is expected to open soon as excitement continues to build around this year's event. The "BET Awards" 2026 will air live on Sunday, June 28, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and will also be simulcast across multiple networks including BET HER, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, and TV Land.
Fans can stay updated with the latest announcements regarding performers, honorees, and voting information through the official BET Awards website at BET Awards 2026.
Take a look at this year's Christian and gospel nominees for the BET Awards right here...
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Nominees
"Able" - Kirk Franklin
"Able (Remix)" - Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell
"All to Thee" - BeBe Winans
"Already Good (Tasha Slide)" - Tasha Cobbs Leonard
"At the Cross" - CeCe Winans
"Church" - Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
"Do It Again" - Kirk Franklin
"Headphones" - Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.
BET Her Award Nominee
"Already Good (Tasha Slide)" - Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Best New Artist Nominee
Miles Minnick
