The 2026 edition of the Soar Awards will take place on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with a 5:00 PM pre-show at the Greenwood Oasis in Chicago. This year’s honorees include gospel greats Donnie McClurkin, Bishop Leonard Scott, Fred Hammond, Erica Campbell, and Pastor Chris Harris, recognizing their outstanding contributions to gospel music and ministry.

The evening will feature performances from an impressive lineup including John P. Kee, Le’Andria Johnson, Anthony Brown, Jason Nelson, Christina Bell, Dante Bowe, Lisa Page Brooks, Lisa Knowles and The Brown Singers, along with Sensere and more. Hosted by Jamal Roberts and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, the event will also spotlight Bobbi Lane as the 2026 Emerging Artist.

Tickets are available online, with support from Taylor Media, Nelms Music Planet LLC, and Country Financial.