Kierra Sheard to Receive the BMI Impact Award

BMI will celebrate the songwriters and publishers behind the year’s best in gospel at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at BMI’s Nashville office on Tuesday, July 21st. Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard will receive the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music. Throughout the ceremony, BMI will also honor the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s 25 most-performed gospel songs in the United States. The BMI Gospel Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will also be named during the ceremony. The private event will be hosted by BMI CEO Mike O’Neill and Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

“Kierra Sheard is one of the most influential and dynamic voices in gospel music today. Through her exceptional talents and commitment to inspiring others, Kierra continues[…]