Nominees
Meet the 2026 Nominees
These artists, ministries, and leaders represent excellence across gospel music and community impact. Explore this year’s nominees and celebrate the voices shaping the rhythm of gospel today.
#1 Contemporary CD Of The Year
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “The Tell It Project”
Sean Tillery & Changed – “Sign Me Up”
Gayla James – “Heart N Soul”Â
A Jermaine – “Believe Again”
Dr. Quandra Banks – “I Got You”Â
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – “Songs For Sunday”
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul”Â
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes”
Kim Person – “Reflections”
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved”
Bridge Musiq – “Happy Accident”
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – “Decade: The Live Experience”
The Group Revolution – “Break Through”
#2 Special Event CD Of The Year
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy”
A Jermaine – “Believe Again”Â
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – “Songs For Sunday”
Minnie Carter – “Living In The Moment”
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul”Â
Kim Person – “Reflections”
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes”
Juliette Brown – “The Music Is Still Flowing”
Bridge Musiq – “Happy Accident”
Sean Tillery & Changed – “Sign Me Up”
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – “Decade: The Live Experience”
Gayla James – “Heart N Soul”Â
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved”
#3 Traditional CD Of The Year
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes”
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – “Decade: The Live Experience”
Sean Tillery & Changed – “Sign Me Up”
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy”
Dr. Quandra Banks – “I Got You”Â
Juliette Brown – “The Music Is Still Flowing”
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – “Songs For Sunday”
The Group Revolution – “Break Through”
#4 Praise/Worship CD Of The Year
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “The Tell It Project”
A Jermaine – “Believe Again”Â
Kim Person – “Reflections” – “Fall On Me”
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy”
Dr. Quandra Banks – “I Got You” –
The Group Revolution – “Break Through”
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul”Â
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes”
Minnie Carter – “Living In The Moment”
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – “Decade: The Live Experience”
Gayla James – “Heart N Soul”Â
Juliette Brown – “The Music Is Still Flowing”
#5 Quartet/Urban CD Of The Year
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy”
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved”
Juliette Brown – “The Music Is Still Flowing”
The Group Revolution – “Break Through”
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “The Tell It Project”
#6 Rhythm Of Gospel CD Of The Year
A Jermaine – “Believe Again”Â
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul”
Kim Person – “Reflections”
Sean Tillery & Changed – “Sign Me Up”
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes”
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “The Tell It Project”
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved”
The Group Revolution – “Break Through”
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – “Songs For Sunday”
Dr. Quandra Banks – “I Got You”Â
Bridge Musiq – “Happy Accident” – “Everyday Ain’t A Holiday”
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – “Decade: The Live Experience”
#7 Producer Of The Year
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir –
“Here I Am” – Produced By: Clinton Gardner & William Amos
The Patricks –“A Divine Christmas” – Produced By: Carlos Patrick and DJ Deethoven Brown
Tina Nelms –“Turn It Around “ – Produced By: Rodrick Bubba Dowling
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Trinity One Sound (T1Sound) –“Desperate For A Change” – Produce By: Unknown
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Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth –“Songs Of Rehoboth” – Produced By: Cedric Thompson
Chrystal Rucker –“I’ve Got Help” – Produced By: Joshua McDowell
A Jermaine –“Believe Again” -Produced By: Chris Drece Jackson & A Jermaine
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Christian Anderson –“Suddenly” – Produced By: Todd Dulaney
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Bishop Brian D. Moore & The Life Center Choir –
“Always Come Through” – Produced By: E. Devon Goodwin
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Brianna Wyatt –
“Master Plan” – Produced By: Rodrick Bubba Dowling
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DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers –
“I Made A Vow” – Produced By: Terrance Ruffin
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Jahana Jones McCoy –
“A Composer’s Heart” –  Produced By: Steven McCoy
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Steven Hickerson –
“I Love To Praise” – Produced By: James Jackson & Steven Hickerson
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Jeremy Wilder –
“God’s Got It” – Produced By: Jeremy Wilder
#8 Rhythm Of Gospel Song Of The Year
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – “Covered”
Christian Anderson – “Suddenly”Â
A Jermaine – “Believe Again”Â
Brianna Wyatt – “Master Plan”
Crystal Rucker – “
Tina Nelms – “Turn It Around feat. Leroy Thomas, Mali Music”
Kelli Young Hart – “He’s So Wonderful”
Brianna Baxter – “Light Of The World”
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers – “I Made A Vow feat. Min. Aaron Fuller”
Kenya Brooks – Robinson – “Son Of God ft. Blanche McAllister-Dykes”
Eric Lee – “King Of The World”
Chrystal Rucker – “I’ve Got Help”Â
Lamont Sanders – “If I Only Knew Then”
#9 Traditional Song Of The Year
Pamela Mills – Pruitt – “He Keeps On Blessing Me” – “Michigan”
The Flying Clouds Of South Carolina – “Don’t Leave Me”
Quinten Simon – “Keep On Praying” – “Humble, TX”
The Leonard Brothers – “When We Call” – “Albany. GA”
Min. Shawn McGee – “I Come A Long Way” – “Whitsett, NC”
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir – “Created To Worship” – Denver CO
Mary Finch – “Move On” – “Birmingham, AL”
The Anointed Farmer Singers – “He’ll Fix It” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Pastor Franklin Martin & The Spiritual Highlights Of Richmond VA – “Gods Been Good”
Ladi K – “One Touch feat. Joshua Douglas” – “Dolomite, AL
Duwand Wright & Evolution – “Serve” – Fayetteville NC
Leslie The Artist – “He’s Worthy” – “Memphis, TN”
Markees Williams – “Nobody But Jesus” – “Los Angeles, CA”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
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#10 Quartet Song Of The Year
The Joylites – “Can You Feel God” – “Gaffney SC”
The Flying Clouds Of South Carolina – “Don’t Leave Me” – “Boiling Springs, NC”
ReFormed – “No Not One” – “Chesapeake, VA”
Min. Shawn McGee – “I Come A Long Way” – “Whitsett, NC”
The New Chosen Disciples – “Press On” – “Loris, SC”
The New Country Preacher – “Old” – “Tuskegee, AL”
Duwand Wright & Evolution – “Serve” – Fayetteville NC
The Group Revolution – “Break Through” – “He Did It” – Portsmouth, VA
Pastor Daryle Bass & The Delaware Boyz – “How I Got Over” – “Newark, DE”
The Anointed Farmer Singers – “He’ll Fix It” – “Jacksonville, FL”
The Leonard Brothers – “When We Call” – “Albany. GA
Mary Finch – “Move On” – “Birmingham, AL”
Pastor Franklin Martin & The Spiritual Highlights Of Richmond VA – “Gods Been Good”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
#11 Contemporary Song Of The Year
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – “Here I Am”
Tina Nelms – “Turn It Around feat. Leroy Thomas, Mali Music” – Houston, TX”
Tommy McGuffey & True Worship – “Better Is Coming” – “Dayton OH”
Chrystal Rucker – “I’ve Got Help”Â
Leslie The Artist – “He’s Worthy” – “Memphis, TN”
Steven Hickerson – “I Love To Praise” – “Dallas TX”
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – “Covered”
Michael A. Potts – “Hold On feat. Ronald J. Taylor” – “San Antonio, TX”
Apostle Gary Bellinger & Radical Anointed Worshipers – “Great God” – Mooresville NC
Kenya Brooks – Robinson – “Son Of God ft. Blanche McAllister-Dykes” – Duncanville, TX
Brianna Baxter – “Light Of The World” – Mobile AL
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers – “I Made A Vow feat. Min. Aaron Fuller” – Humble, TX
Frederick J – “Mighty God” – Madison, TN
Houston Young – “Order My Steps” – Louisville, KY
#12 Holy Hip Hop Song Of The Year
Sister Shalom – “Victory Is Mine” –
Bertrand McKinney – “365” – Tylertown MS
Lady C – “Walk Through feat. Dajon The Hype & Prosper Prince” – “Jacksonville, FL”
The Cofields – “Freedom feat. Kenosha & Elder Marvin Miller” – Sterling Heights, MI”
Trinity Davis Floyd – “Christian Dance” – East Orange NJ
Bridge Musiq – “Happy Accident” – “Everyday Ain’t A Holiday” – Alvin TX
NRICH – “Darkness” – “Killeen, TX”
Ephraim Kings – “Run It Up” – Hillside NJ
Pastor Shawn – “Still Dreaming & Breathing”
London Green – “Kingdom Stomping” – Burtonsville, MD
Eric Cohen – “Timeless Moments” – Kansas City, MO
#13 Inspirational Song Of The Year
Alexia Curry – “Road 2 Redemption”
Princess Davorah – “Sunshine” – “Clayton, NC”
Sherry Young – “God Is” – “Canton MI”
Josh Snyder – “Dear Son” – “Covington, GA”
Jesse Cann – “Who’s That Man” – “Salem VA”
The Holy Singer – “That’s All I Want” – Houston, TX”
Stanley Ray Jr. – “Call On Jesus” – “Norfolk VA”
Missy Coates – “They’re Gonna Run With It” – “Starkville, MS”
Roosevelt Boles – “Live & Not Die” – “Stone Mountain GA”
Eric Shelby – “I Need You Now feat. The James Singers) – Louisville, KY
Torrence Nelson – “Only You” – South Weymouth, MA”
Elder E – “Lord I Need You Today” – Irvington NJ
The Fisher Girls – “I Can Go Home” – “Towson, MD”
The Patricks – “A Divine Christmas” – “Atlanta. GA”
Tyquarius Turner – “He Keeps Making Away” – “Orlando FL”
Toni LaShaun Wortherly – “Christ Our Hope Has Come” – “Jacksonville, FL”
#14 Praise & Worship Song Of The Year
Christian Anderson – “Suddenly” – “Greensboro, NC”
Ladi K – “One Touch feat. Joshua Douglas” – “Dolomite, AL”
Known By God – “Set Us Free ” “Newark, DE”
Lamont Sanders – “If I Only Knew Then” – “Haddon Twp, NJ”
Lauren Denise Byrd – “Meant To Be” – “West Hempstead, NY”
Jahana Jones McCoy – “A Composer’s Heart” – Hillsboro OR
Cristopher Randolph & Gifted – “Emmanuel God With Us feat. Tia Shyne Muse, Brandon Lowe, & D’Angelo Coates”
Tarence Poteat – “He Will Perform Live” – “Danville, VA”
David Jacobe & The Family Experience – “Great & Mighty” – San Antonio, TX
Eric Lee – “King Of The World” – Clayton NC
MOGMusic – “Praise The Lord feat. Ntokozo Mbambo” – “Mckinney TX”
Eric Shelby – “I Need You Now feat. The James Singers) – Louisville, KY
Everett Silver – “The Lord Is Standing By” – Rocky Mount, NC
J Windsor – “Great & Mighty feat. Joann Rosario” – Dacula GA
#15 Urban Contemporary Song Of The Year
Alexia Curry – “Road 2 Redemption”
ReFormed – “No Not One” – “Chesapeake, VA”
The Levites – “Makin’ Me Glad” – “Hutto, TX”
PreachersKid – “Trust” – “Aiken, SC”
W. Denae Lovett – “OMG” – “Lithonia, GA”
Jeremy Wilder – “God’s Got It” –
Marcus Sammie – “Hallelujah” – “Durham, NC”
Maniche Bennett – “I Am A Conqueror feat. Junior Bennett” – “Pinon Hills, CA”
Zandra Arnold – “Anybody Ask You” – “Dayton, OH”
Lauren Denise Byrd – “Meant To Be” – “West Hempstead, NY”
Darryn Zewalk – “Everything” – Tulsa OK
Minnie Carter – “Living In The Moment” – “God’s Gonna Bless You” – Owings Mills, MD
Charles Moorer – “If You Wait feat. Priscilla Bailey” – Indianapolis, IN
Rickeya Neal – “Victory” – “Racine, Wisconsin”
DOXA Muziq – “Seen Him Work feat. Fransha Blount” –
#16 Holy Hip Hop/R&P Song Of The Year
Dr. Quandra Banks – “I Got You” – Turning Around feat. DeAndre Robinson & Frederick Moore” – Jefferson, GA”
AdairMusic – “God On My Side”
Angie B – “Greater” – “White Plains, NY”
Lady C – “Walk Through feat. Dajon The Hype & Prosper Prince” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Zandra Arnold – “Anybody Ask You” – “Dayton, OH”
Rickeya Neal – “Victory” – “Racine, Wisconsin”
NRICH – “Darkness” – “Killeen, TX”
Ranie Cunningham – “Let Your Peace Abide” – “Pensacola, FL”
Minnie Carter – “Living In The Moment” – “God’s Gonna Bless You” – Owings Mills, MD
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul” – “100 (feat. Zaka) – Courtland MS
Lofiet Brown – “Heavens Calling feat. Eric Ignatius and Netta B” – Bolingbrook, IL”
London Green – “Kingdom Stomping” – Burtonsville, MD
Jeremy Wilder – “God’s Got It” –
W. Denae Lovett – “OMG” – “Lithonia, GA”
Eldrick Rodgers – “Give Peace A Chance” – Memphis TN
#17 CCM Christian Song Of The Year
Toni LaShaun Wortherly – “Christ Our Hope Has Come” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Torrence Nelson – “Only You” – South Weymouth, MA”
Anita Faye – “Use Me For Your Glory” “Las Vegas NV”
Robert Horton & The Voices Of Many Waters – “One Day” – Albemarle NC
Stanley Ray Jr. – “Call On Jesus” – “Norfolk VA”
The Fisher Girls – “I Can Go Home” – “Towson, MD”
Lamont Sanders – “If I Only Knew Then” – “Haddon Twp, NJ”
Antrez Miller – “El Shaddai” – Valdosta, GA
Sherry Young – “God Is” – “Canton MI”
Apostle Gary Bellinger & Radical Anointed Worshipers – “Great God” – Mooresville NC
Ranie Cunningham – “Let Your Peace Abide” – “Pensacola, FL”
Darryn Zewalk – “Everything” – Tulsa OK
MOGMusic – “Praise The Lord feat. Ntokozo Mbambo” – “Mckinney TX”
Known By God – “Set Us Free” – “Newark, DE
Camille G. Brown – “Another Hallelujah” – Wood Dale IL
Cristopher Randolph & Gifted – “Emmanuel God With Us feat. Tia Shyne Muse, Brandon Lowe, & D’Angelo Coates”
#18 Alternative Christian Song Of The Year
Kelli Young Hart – “He’s So Wonderful” – “Jackson, MS”
The Patricks – “A Divine Christmas” – “Atlanta. GA”
Alexia Curry – “Road 2 Redemption”
Angie B – “Greater” – “White Plains, NY”
Lofiet Brown – “Heavens Calling feat. Eric Ignatius and Netta B” – Bolingbrook, IL”
Andre Paris – “Thank You”
Andrew Jordan – “Hallelujah” – Ashford AL
Batayah – “Alright” – Clinton NC
Missy Coates – “They’re Gonna Run With It” – “Starkville, MS”
B Sherese – “The Valley” – Baltimore MD
Marcus Sammie – “Hallelujah” – “Durham, NC”
Durmond Glanton – “Took Control” – Dacula GA
Eldrick Rodgers – “Give Peace A Chance” – Memphis TN
Gayla James – “Heart N Soul” – “Now Is The Time” – Fort Myers FL
Pastor Shawn – “Still Dreaming & Breathing”
#19 Church Choir Of The Year
Greater Harvest Church Of God In Christ Church Choir –Â (Nashville, TN)
The Voices Of Grace Cathedral – (Sumpter, SC)
New Bethel Jesus Name Church –   (Jayess MS)
Ablaze Youth Choir – (Baton Rouge, LA)
Vision Cathedral Church Choir – (Atlanta, GA)
Bethlehem Judah Christian Fellowship – (Elizabeth, NJ)
St. Thomas Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church (Voices In Unity) – (Greensboro, NC)
The Voices Of St. Mark MB Church – (Little Rock, AR)
#20 Community Choir Of The Year
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – (Indianapolis, IN)
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – (Charlotte NC)
Chester Burke Jr. & Company – (Washington, DC)
Sean Tillery & Changed – (Baltimore, MD)
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers   (Humble, TX)
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – (Lexington, MD)
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir –  (Denver CO)Â
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – (Mansfield TX)
#21 Traditional Choir Of The Year
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – (Charlotte, NC)
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – (Lexington, MD)
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – (Indianpolis, IN)
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir –  (Denver CO)
St. Thomas Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church (Voices In Unity) – (Greensboro, NC)
Greater Harvest Church Of God In Christ Church Choir –Â (Nashville, TN)
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers – (Humble, TX)
The Voices Of St. Mark MB Church – (Little Rock, A
#22 Contemporary Choir Of The Year
Greater Harvest Church Of God In Christ Church Choir –Â (Nashville, TN)
New Bethel Jesus Name Church –  “Jayess MS”
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – (Charlotte, NC)
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – (Indianapolis, IN)
The Voices Of Grace Cathedral – (Sumpter, SC)
Sean Tillery & Changed – (Baltimore, MD)
Chester Burke Jr. & Company  – (Washington, DC)
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir – (Denver CO)
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers – (Humble, TX)
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices –  (Lexington, MD)
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – (Mansfield TX)
#23 Quartet Group Of The Year
Pastor Franklin Martin & The Spiritual Highlights Of Richmond VA – “Gods Been Good”
The Patricks – “A Divine Christmas” – “Atlanta. GA”
Lamanuel Boykin & Company – “Wilmington NC”
The Flying Clouds Of South Carolina – “Don’t Leave Me” – “Boiling Springs, NC”
The Group Revolution – “Break Through” – “He Did It” – Portsmouth, VA”
The Leonard Brothers – “When We Call” – “Albany. GA”
ReFormed – “No Not One” – “Chesapeake, VA”
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy” – Heartland AL”
The Sensational Brown Brothers – “Florence, SC”
Intent Of North Carolina – “Norlina NC”
The Anointed Farmer Singers – “He’ll Fix It” – “Jacksonville, FL”
The Joylites – “Can You Feel God” – “Gaffney SC”
Duwand Wright & Evolution – “Serve” – Fayetteville NC
The New Chosen Disciples – “Press On” – “Loris, SC”
Elmo Flowers & The Gospel Superior – “Gonna Be Alright” – Memphis, TN
Pastor Daryle Bass & The Delaware Boyz – “How I Got Over” – “Newark, DE”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
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#24 Mixed Group/Female Quartet Of The Year
Lamanuel Boykin & Company – “Wilmington NC”
Known By God – “Newark DE”
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “Jacksonville, FL”
Tommy McGuffey & True Worship – “Better Is Coming” – “Dayton OH”
Intent Of North Carolina – “Norlina NC”
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy” – Heartland AL”
Trinity One Sound (T1Sound) – “Desperate For A Change” – “Stone Mountain GA
The Anointed Farmer Singers – “He’ll Fix It” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Billy Bradley Jr. & Heart Of Worship – “One Love One God” – Columbia SC
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes” – “Covered feat. Bishop Ronzel Prezel”
The Joylites – “Can You Feel God” – “Gaffney SC”
Cristopher Randolph & Gifted – “Emmanuel God With Us feat. Tia Shyne Muse, Brandon Lowe, & D’Angelo Coates”
David Jacobe & The Family Experience – “Great & Mighty” – San Antonio, TX
The Group Revolution – “Break Through” – “He Did It” – Portsmouth, VA”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
#25 Male Quartet Group Of The Year
Pastor Franklin Martin & The Spiritual Highlights Of Richmond VA – “Gods Been Good”
The Patricks – “A Divine Christmas” – “Atlanta. GA”
The New Chosen Disciples – “Press On” – “Loris, SC”
The Flying Clouds Of South Carolina – “Don’t Leave Me” – “Boiling Springs, NC”
Elmo Flowers & The Gospel Superior – “Gonna Be Alright” – Memphis, TN
Pastor Daryle Bass & The Delaware Boyz – “How I Got Over” – “Newark, DE”
The Leonard Brothers – “When We Call” – “Albany. GA”
ReFormed – “No Not One” – “Chesapeake, VA”
The Sensational Brown Brothers – “Florence, SC”
#26 Special Event/Instrumental Artist Of The Year
The Patricks – “A Divine Christmas” – “Atlanta. GA”
Toni LaShaun Wortherly – “Christ Our Hope Has Come” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Kelli Young Hart – “He’s So Wonderful” – “Jackson, MS”
Jesse Cann – “Who’s That Man” – “Salem VA”
Sherry Young – “God Is” – “Canton MI”
Antrez Miller – “El Shaddai” – Valdosta, GA
Lofiet Brown – “Heavens Calling feat. Eric Ignatius and Netta B” – Bolingbrook, IL”
Jeremy Wilder – “God’s Got It” –
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul” – “100 (feat. Zaka) – Courtland MS
Leslie The Artist – “He’s Worthy” – “Memphis TN
Casey Cottoy – “Mighty In Battle – International
Steven Hickerson – “I Love To Praise” – “Dallas GA”
Stanley Ray Jr. – “Call On Jesus” – “Norfolk VA”
Darryn Zewalk – “Everything” – Tulsa OK
DOXA Muziq – “Seen Him Work feat. Fransha Blount” –
#27 Best Recording Artist With Featured Soloist
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – “Covered” feat. Shaneikqua Smith
Lady C – “Walk Through feat. Dajon The Hype & Prosper Prince” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Tina Nelms – “Turn It Around feat. Leroy Thomas, Mali Music” – Houston, TX”
MOGMusic – “Praise The Lord feat. Ntokozo Mbambo” – “Mckinney TX”
Michael A. Potts – “Hold On feat. Ronald J. Taylor” – “San Antonio, TX”
Ladi K – “One Touch feat. Joshua Douglas” – “Dolomite, AL”
Charles Moorer – “If You Wait feat. Priscilla Bailey” – Indianapolis, IN
Maniche Bennett – “I Am A Conqueror feat. Junior Bennett” – “Pinon Hills, CA”
Cristopher Randolph & Gifted – “Emmanuel God With Us feat. Tia Shyne Muse, Brandon Lowe, & D’Angelo Coates”
Lofiet Brown – “Heavens Calling feat. Eric Ignatius and Netta B” – Bolingbrook, IL”
Kenya Brooks – Robinson – “Son Of God ft. Blanche McAllister-Dykes” – Duncanville, TX
DOXA Muziq – “Seen Him Work feat. Fransha Blount” –
J Windsor – “Great & Mighty feat. Joann Rosario” – Dacula GA
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#28 Rhythm Of Gospel Music Video Of The Year
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – “Here I Am”
Stanley Ray Jr. – “Call On Jesus” – “Norfolk VA”
Christian Anderson – “Suddenly” – “Greensboro, NC”
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – “Covered” feat. Shaneikqua Smith
Tina Nelms – “Turn It Around feat. Leroy Thomas, Mali Music” – Houston, TX”
Kim Person – “Reflections” – “Fall On Me” – “Raleigh NC”
London Green – “Kingdom Stomping” – Burtonsville, MD
Catherine Waters – “Jesus The One” – Virginia Beach, VA
MOGMusic – “Praise The Lord feat. Ntokozo Mbambo” – “Mckinney TX”
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir – “Created To Worship” – Denver CO
DOXA Muziq – “Seen Him Work feat. Fransha Blount” –
Lamont Sanders – “If I Only Knew Then” – “Haddon Twp, NJ”
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved” – “I Got U feat. Chelsea Taylor-Henderson” – Brandywine, MD”
Houston Young – “Order My Steps” – Louisville, KY
#29 Best Performance By Group/Duo
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “Jacksonville, FL”
Known By God – “Newark, DE”
Cristopher Randolph & Gifted – “Emmanuel God With Us feat. Tia Shyne Muse, Brandon Lowe, & D’Angelo Coates”
Robert Horton & The Voices Of Many Waters – “One Day” – Albemarle NC
Bridge Musiq – “Happy Accident” – “Everyday Ain’t A Holiday” – Alvin TX
DOXA Muziq – “Seen Him Work feat. Fransha Blount” –
The Fisher Girls – “I Can Go Home” – “Towson, MD”
David Jacobe & The Family Experience – “Great & Mighty” – San Antonio, TX
Michael Bell & Michelle Miller Bell – “I Trust In God” –
Tommy McGuffey & True Worship – “Better Is Coming” – “Dayton OH”
Lamanuel Boykin & Company – “Wilmington NC”
Trinity One Sound (T1Sound) – “Desperate For A Change” – “Stone Mountain GA
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved” – “I Got U feat. Chelsea Taylor-Henderson” – Brandywine, MD”
Apostle Gary Bellinger & Radical Anointed Worshipers – “Great God” – Mooresville NC
Billy Bradley Jr. & Heart Of Worship – “One Love One God” – Columbia SC
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
#30 Best Performance By Holy Hip Hop/R&P Artist
Bertrand McKinney – “365” – Tylertown MS
Trinity Davis Floyd – “Christian Dance” – East Orange NJ
Sister Shalom – “Victory Is Mine” –
Ephraim Kings – “Run It Up” – Hillside NJ
Stanley Ray Jr. – “Call On Jesus” – “Norfolk VA”
Roosevelt Boles – “Live & Not Die” – “Stone Mountain GA”
W. Denae Lovett – “OMG” – “Lithonia, GA”
Tyquarius Turner – “He Keeps Making Away” – “Orlando FL”
Pastor Shawn – “Still Dreaming & Breathing”
Eric Cohen – “Timeless Moments” – Kansas City, MO
Lady C – “Walk Through feat. Dajon The Hype & Prosper Prince” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Molech Dawid – “Not Perfect” – “Clayton NC”
London Green – “Kingdom Stomping” – Burtonsville, MD
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#31 Best Performance By Choir/Director
The Voices Of St. Mark MB Church – (Little Rock, AR)
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – (Indianapolis, IN)
Chester Burke Jr. & Company – “Grateful feat. Terrill Hall” – Washington, DC
Sean Tillery & Changed – “Sign Me Up feat. Capria McClean” – “Baltimore, MD”
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir  – (Denver CO)
Greater Harvest Church Of God In Christ Church Choir –Â (Nashville, TN)
Mitchell Johnson & Rehoboth – (Charlotte, NC)
St. Thomas Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church (Voices In Unity) – (Greensboro, NC)
Pastor John Tillery & Voices II Voices – “Songs For Sunday” – “I Will Bless” – “Lexington, MD”
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers – (Humble, TX)
Dr. Marcus Scott & His Sound Ministries – “Decade: The Live Experience” – “Settled”
#32 Best Performance By Quartet Group
The Flying Clouds Of South Carolina – “Don’t Leave Me” – “Boiling Springs, NC”
The Anointed Farmer Singers – “He’ll Fix It” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Duwand Wright & Evolution – “Serve” – Fayetteville NC
Lamanuel Boykin & Company – “Wilmington NC”
ReFormed – “No Not One” – “Chesapeake, VA”
The Joylites – “Can You Feel God” – “Gaffney SC”
The Sensational Brown Brothers – “Florence, SC”
Pastor Franklin Martin & The Spiritual Highlights Of Richmond VA – “Gods Been Good”
The New Chosen Disciples – “Press On” – “Loris, SC”
Intent Of North Carolina – “Norlina NC”
The Leonard Brothers – “When We Call” – “Albany. GA”
Min. James Earl Williams & The Amazing Gospel Songbirds – “I Still Have Joy” – Heartland AL”
Elmo Flowers & The Gospel Superior – “Gonna Be Alright” – Memphis, TN
Pastor Daryle Bass & The Delaware Boyz – “How I Got Over” – “Newark, DE”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – “Lexington, KY”
#33 Best Performance By Female Artist
Christian Anderson – “Suddenly” – “Greensboro, NC”
Anita Faye – “Use Me For Your Glory” “Las Vegas NV”
Kim Person – “Reflections” – “Fall On Me” – “Raleigh NC”
AdairMusic – “God On My Side”
Maniche Bennett – “I Am A Conqueror feat. Junior Bennett” – “Pinon Hills, CA”
Batayah – “Alright” – Clinton NC
Juliette Brown – “The Music Is Still Flowing” – “Nobody But God” – “Chicago, IL
Jessica “Powerhouse” Anderson – “Columbia, SC”
Brianna Baxter – “Light Of The World” – Mobile AL
Carol Chisolm – “He Covers Me” – Palm Bay, FL
Mary Finch – “Move On” – “Birmingham, AL”
Casey Cottoy – “Mighty In Battle – International
Catherine Waters – “Jesus The One” – Virginia Beach, VA
#34 Best Performance By Male Artist
Jesse Cann – “Who’s That Man” – “Salem VA”
Quinten Simon – “Keep On Praying” – “Humble, TX”
Antrez Miller – “El Shaddai” – Valdosta, GA
Steven Hickerson – “I Love To Praise” – “Dallas GA”
Davarius Crowder – “Thankful” – “Columbia SC”
Pastor Marcus Newson – “Count Your Blessing” – “Senatobia, MS”
Charles Moorer – “If You Wait feat. Priscilla Bailey” – Indianapolis, IN
Houston Young – “Order My Steps” – Louisville, KY
Darin Freeman – “Give You The Glory” – Clarksville TN
Darryn Zewalk – “Everything” – Tulsa OK
DJ Odot – “Church” – Philadelphia, PA
Durmond Glanton – “Took Control” – Dacula GA
Frederick J – “Mighty God” – Madison, TN
Lamont Sanders – “If I Only Knew Then” – “Haddon Twp, NJ”
#35 New Artist Of The Year
Brianna Wyatt  – (Houston TX)
Apostle Gary Bellinger & Radical Anointed Worshipers – (Mooresville NC)
Davarius Crowder – (Columbia SC)
Kelli Young Hart –  (Jackson, MS)
Known By God –  (Newark, DE)
Josh Snyder –  (Covington, GA)
Ladi K –  (Dolomite, AL)
David Jacobe & The Family Experience  – (San Antonio, TX)
Leslie The Artist –   (Memphis, TN)
The Fisher Girls –  (Towson, MD)
DJ Odot – (Philadelphia, PA)
NRICH – (Killeen, TX)
Durmond Glanton   – (Dacula GA)
Maniche Bennett  – (Pinon Hills, CA)
Eric Lee –  (Clayton NC)
#36 Rhythm Of Gospel Artist Of The Year
Tina Nelms –  – (Houston, TX)
Tommy McGuffey & True Worship  – (Dayton OH)
Clinton Gardner & NewSound Worshippers Choir – (Indianapolis IN)
Trinity One Sound (T1Sound) – (Stone Mountain GA)
Kenya Brooks – Robinson – (Duncanville, TX)
Darin Freeman  – (Clarksville TN)
Brianna Baxter –  (Mobile AL)
Frederick J –  (Madison, TN)
Chester Burke Jr. & Company – (Washington, DC)
Catherine Waters – (Virginia Beach, VA)
Tarence Poteat –  (Danville, VA)
Chrystal Rucker –   Produced by: Joshua McDowell
Dexter Walker & Zion Movement –  (Chicago IL)
Bishop Brian D. Moore & The Life Center Choir – (Charlotte, NC)
#37 Traditional Artist Of The Year
Michael A. Potts – “Hold On” – “San Antonio, TX”
The New Country Preacher – “Old” – “Tuskegee, AL”
Andrew Jordan – “Hallelujah” – Ashford AL
Pamela Mills – Pruitt – “He Keeps On Blessing Me” – “Michigan”
Robert Horton & The Voices Of Many Waters – “One Day” – Albemarle NC
Lamanuel Boykin & Company – “Wilmington NC”
Quinten Simon – “Keep On Praying” – “Humble, TX”
Markees Williams – “Nobody But Jesus” – “Los Angeles, CA”
Jessica “Powerhouse” Anderson – “Columbia, SC”
Mary Finch – “Move On” – “Birmingham, AL”
Leslie The Artist – “He’s Worthy” – “Memphis TN”
Eric Shelby – “I Need You Now” – (Louisville, KY)
Min. Shawn McGee – “I Come A Long Way” – “Whitsett, NC”
Everett Silver – “The Lord Is Standing By” – Rocky Mount, NC
#38 Contemporary Artist Of The Year
Angie B – “Greater” – “White Plains, NY”
Steven Hickerson – “I Love To Praise” – “Dallas GA”
Markees Williams – “Nobody But Jesus” – “Los Angeles, CA”
Kenzel Patterson – “What You’ve Done” – “Middletown OH”
Andre Paris – “Jacksonville, NC”
Tarence Poteat – “He Will Perform Live” – “Danville, VA”
Neva Ford Nation – “Back To The Ways Of God” – “Gonzales, TX”
Brianna Baxter – “Light Of The World” – Mobile AL
Pamela Mills – Pruitt – “He Keeps On Blessing Me” – “Michigan”
Darin Freeman – “Give You The Glory” – Clarksville TN
Durmond Glanton – “Took Control” – Dacula GA
Frederick J – “Mighty God” – Madison, TN
Houston Young – “Order My Steps” – (Louisville, KY)
J Windsor – “Great & Mighty” – Dacula GA
Charlotte Williams – “Forget About The Past” – “Atlanta GA”
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#39 Contemporary Group/Ensemble Of The Year
Robb & Psalms Of Worship – “Jacksonville, FL”
DeJuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers – “I Made A Vow” – Humble, TX
Cristopher Randolph & Gifted – “Emmanuel God With Us”
Trinity One Sound (T1Sound) – “Desperate For A Change” – “Stone Mountain GA
Larry Crider & 4HG – “I Am So Loved” – ( Brandywine, MD)
Tommy McGuffey & True Worship – “Better Is Coming” – “Dayton OH”
DOXA Muziq – “Seen Him Work feat. Fransha Blount” –
Chester Burke Jr. & Company – “Grateful” – (Washington, DC)
Apostle Gary Bellinger & Radical Anointed Worshipers – (Mooresville NC)
Brian Pettis & Graze – “Sermons/Messages 1:Yes” –
Sean Tillery & Changed – “Sign Me Up” – “Baltimore, MD”
Billy Bradley Jr. & Heart Of Worship – “One Love One God” – Columbia SC
#40 Urban Contemporary Artist Of The Year
Zandra Arnold – “Anybody Ask You” – “Dayton, OH”
Kenya Brooks – Robinson – “Son Of God” – “Duncanville, TX”
W. Denae Lovett – “OMG” – “Lithonia, GA”
PreachersKid – “Trust” – “Aiken, SC”
Minnie Carter – “Living In The Moment” – (Owings Mills, MD)
The Holy Singer – “That’s All I Want” – Houston, TX”
Maniche Bennett – “I Am A Conqueror feat. Junior Bennett” – “Pinon Hills, CA”
Batayah – “Alright” – Clinton NC
Lauren Denise Byrd – “Meant To Be” – “West Hempstead, NY”
The Fisher Girls – “I Can Go Home” – “Towson, MD”
Ranie Cunningham – “Let Your Peace Abide” – “Pensacola, FL”
Camille G. Brown – “Another Hallelujah” – Wood Dale IL
Kenzel Patterson – “What You’ve Done” – “Middletown OH”
Carol Chisolm – “He Covers Me” – Palm Bay, FL
NRICH – “Darkness” – “Killeen, TX”
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#41 Praise/Worship Artist Of The Year
Torrence Nelson – “Only You” – South Weymouth, MA”
Anita Faye – “Use Me For Your Glory” “Las Vegas NV”
Trinity One Sound (T1Sound) – “Desperate For A Change” – “Stone Mountain GA
Andrew Jordan – “Hallelujah” – Ashford AL
MOGMusic – “Praise The Lord” – “Mckinney TX”
Apostle Gary Bellinger & Radical Anointed Worshipers – “Great God” – Mooresville NC
Billy Bradley Jr. & Heart Of Worship – “One Love One God” – Columbia SC
Jahana Jones McCoy – “A Composer’s Heart” – Hillsboro OR
Camille G. Brown – “Another Hallelujah” – Wood Dale IL
David Jacobe & The Family Experience – “Great & Mighty” – San Antonio, TX
Tarence Poteat – “He Will Perform Live” – “Danville, VA”
Known By God – “Newark DE”
Eric Lee – “King Of The World” – Clayton NC
J Windsor  – (Dacula GA)
#42 Holy Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
Bertrand McKinney – “365” – Tylertown MS
Lady C – “Walk Through” – “Jacksonville, FL”
Bridge Musiq – “Happy Accident” – “Everyday Ain’t A Holiday” – Alvin TX
Trinity Davis Floyd – “Christian Dance” – East Orange NJ
Sister Shalom – “Victory Is Mine” –
Ephraim Kings – “Run It Up” – Hillside NJ
NRICH – “Darkness” – (Killeen, TX)
Eric Cohen – “Timeless Moments” – Kansas City, MO
London Green – “Kingdom Stomping” – Burtonsville, MD
#43 R&P Artist Of The Year
Charlotte Williams – “Forget About The Past” – “Atlanta GA”
Rickeya Neal – “Victory” – “Racine, Wisconsin”
Zandra Arnold – “Anybody Ask You” – “Dayton, OH”
Andre Paris – “Jacksonville, NC”
Jeremy Wilder – “God’s Got It” –
Pastor Shawn – “Still Dreaming & Breathing”
Batayah – “Alright” – Clinton NC
B Sherese – “The Valley” – Baltimore MD
Marcus Sammie – “Hallelujah” – “Durham, NC”
Catherine Waters – “Jesus The One” – Virginia Beach, VA
Roosevelt Boles – “Live & Not Die” – “Stone Mountain GA”
DJ Odot – “Church” – Philadelphia, PA
NRICH – “Darkness” – “Killeen, TX”
Elder E – “Lord I Need You Today” – Irvington NJ
Ephraim Kings – “Run It Up” – Hillside NJ
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#44 Alternative Christian Gospel Artist Of The Year
Toni LaShaun Wortherly –  (Jacksonville, FL)
Jesse Cann – (Salem VA)
AdairMusic – “God On My Side”
The Holy Singer – (Houston, TX)
Andre Paris – (Jacksonville, NC)
Rickeya Neal –  (Racine, Wisconsin)
Charlotte Williams  – (Atlanta GA)
Missy Coates – (Starkville, MS)
Michael Bell & Michelle Miller Bell – “I Trust In God” –
Josh Snyder –  (Covington, GA)
Charles Moorer  – (Indianapolis, IN)
PreachersKid –Â Â (Aiken, SC)
Elder E – (Irvington NJ)
Eric Cohen – (Kansas City, MO)
#45 Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year
Michael A. Potts – (San Antonio, TX)
Kenzel Patterson  – (Middletown OH)
Torrence Nelson – (South Weymouth, MA)
Darin Freeman –  (Clarksville TN)
Marcus Sammie – “Hallelujah” – (Durham, NC)
PreachersKid –Â Â (Aiken, SC)
Josh Snyder – (Covington, GA)
DJ Odot –  (Philadelphia, PA)
Durmond Glanton  – (Dacula GA)
Quinten Simon –  (Humble, TX)
Eric Shelby  – (Louisville, KY)
Steven Hickerson –  (Dallas GA)
Frederick J – (Madison, TN)
Pastor Daryle Bass  –  (Newark, DE)
#46 Urban Contemporary Male Vocalist
Andre Paris – “Jacksonville, NC”
Jeremy Wilder – “God’s Got It” –
Aye Sanford – “Salvation Of An Urban Soul” – “100 (feat. Zaka) – Courtland MS
Charles Moorer – “If You Wait feat. Priscilla Bailey” – Indianapolis, IN
Stanley Ray Jr. – “Call On Jesus” – “Norfolk VA”
Darryn Zewalk – “Everything” – Tulsa OK
Molech Dawid – “Not Perfect” – “Clayton NC”
DJ Odot – “Church” – Philadelphia, PA
Tyquarius Turner – “He Keeps Making Away” – “Orlando FL”
Roosevelt Boles – “Live & Not Die” – “Stone Mountain GA”
Eldrick Rodgers – “Give Peace A Chance” – Memphis TN
PreachersKid – “Trust” – “Aiken, SC”
Eric Lee – “King Of The World” – Clayton NC
J Windsor – “Great & Mighty feat. Joann Rosario” – Dacula GA
#47 Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year
Jesse Cann –  (Salem VA)
Andrew Jordan –  (Ashford AL)
Markees Williams –  (Los Angeles, CA)
Joe Hargrove – “Intent” –  (Norlina NC)
Arthur Roland –  (Villa Rica GA)
Quinten Simon – (Humble, TX)
Duwand Wright  – (Fayetteville NC)
Min. Shawn McGee – (Whitsett, NC)
Tarence Poteat – (Danville, VA)
Eric Shelby – (Louisville, KY)
Lamanuel Boykin – (Wilmington NC)
Michael A. Potts –  (San Antonio, TX)
Everett Silver – (Rocky Mount, NC)
Robert Horton – (Albemarle NC)
#48 Praise & Worship Male Vocalist Of The Year
Torrence Nelson – (South Weymouth, MA)
Andrew Jordan  – (Ashford AL)
Antrez Miller –Â (Valdosta, GA)
Kenzel Patterson –  (Middletown OH)
Josh Snyder –  (Covington, GA)
Tarence Poteat –  (Danville, VA)
Eldrick Rodgers – (Memphis TN)
Lamont Sanders –  (Haddon Twp, NJ)
Min. Shawn McGee –  (Whitsett, NC)
Eric Lee   – (Clayton NC)
Markees Williams – (Los Angeles, CA)
Quinten Simon  – (Humble, TX)
MOGMusic – (Mckinney TX)
Michael A. Potts – (San Antonio, TX)
Everett Silver  – (Rocky Mount, NC)
#49 Praise & Worship Female Vocalist Of the Year
Anita Faye – (Las Vegas NV)
Christian Anderson –  (Greensboro, NC)
Brianna Wyatt  – (Houston TX)
Charlotte Williams  – (Atlanta GA)
Chrystal Rucker – “I’ve Got Help”Â
Toni LaShaun Wortherly –  (Jacksonville, FL)
Kelli Young Hart  – (Jackson, MS)
Lauren Denise Byrd – (West Hempstead, NY)
Camille G. Brown – (Wood Dale IL)
Jahana Jones McCoy –  (Hillsboro OR)
Carol Chisolm – (Palm Bay, FL)
Dr. Quandra Banks  – (Jefferson, GA)
Gayla James – (Fort Myers FL)
#50 Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year
Tina Nelms – (Houston, TX)
Angie B – (White Plains, NY)
Brianna Wyatt – (Houston TX)
Missy Coates –  (Starkville, MS)
B Sherese –  (Baltimore MD)
Charlotte Williams – (Atlanta GA)
Ranie Cunningham – (Pensacola, FL)
Brianna Baxter –  (Mobile AL)
Kenya Brooks Robinson – (Duncanville, TX)
Rickeya Neal –  (Racine, Wisconsin)
Chrystal Rucker – “I’ve Got Help”Â
Kim Person –  (Raleigh NC)
Neva Ford Nation – (Gonzales, TX)
Carol Chisolm –  (Palm Bay, FL)
Casey Cottoy – (International Artist)
#51 Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year
Kelli Young Hart  – (Jackson, MS)
Neva Ford Nation – (Gonzales, TX)
Pamela Mills Pruitt –  (Michigan)
Jahana Jones McCoy  – (Hillsboro OR)
Mary Finch –  (Birmingham, AL)
Toni LaShaun Wortherly  – (Jacksonville, FL)
Ladi K –  (Dolomite, AL)
Brianna Wyatt –  (Houston TX)
Jessica “Powerhouse” Anderson – (Columbia, SC)
Chrystal Rucker – “I’ve Got Help”Â
Leslie The Artist – (Memphis, TN)
Juliette Brown –  (Chicago, IL)
#52 Urban Contemporary Female Vocalist
W. Denae Lovett  – (Lithonia, GA)
Kenya Brooks – Robinson –  (Duncanville, TX)
Angie B –  (White Plains, NY)
The Holy Singer – Â (Houston, TX)
Zandra Arnold   – (Dayton, OH)
Anita Faye –  (Las Vegas NV)
Missy Coates –  (Starkville, MS)
AdairMusic –
Lauren Denise Byrd –  (West Hempstead, NY)
Brianna Wyatt  – (Houston TX)
Ranie Cunningham – “Let Your Peace Abide” – “Pensacola, FL”
Camille G. Brown – “Another Hallelujah” – Wood Dale IL
Carol Chisolm – “He Covers Me” – Palm Bay, FL
Catherine Waters – “Jesus The One” – Virginia Beach, VA
Gayla James – “Heart N Soul” – “Now Is The Time” – Fort Myers FL
#53 Gospel Internet Promotion & Marketing Group Of The Year
Carlton Cofield -(SoulTowne Marketing)
Kim Jonrd Sneed – (Stuff In The Bluff)
Peggy Tatum – (TCP Magazine)
Nina Taylor – (The Gospel News)
Gospel Connection Management – (Ishmael Ferguson)
Daphney Hilton/Calandra Gantt – (Blue Mile Music)
Jaquie Lynnte – (Empowered Greatness Optimized)
Bob Marovich – (Journal Of Gospel Music)
Tammy Taylor  – (One Entity Marketing)
Al Edmondson – (ECI: Edmondson Communications Inc.)
Pastor Darren Freeman – (DAF Entertainment)
Jason Nation – (J & N It’s A Wrap)
Emory Marshall – (Rite Entertainment)
Marquis Jelks – (Church Stuff)
Yolanda Marant – (Wildpraize Music & Media)
#54 Internet Radio/Media Outlet Of The Year
Quinten Simon Talk Show Broadcast – (Quinten Simon)
Radical Prayze Radio –Â (Sheila Leavy)
VSC Gospel Radio Network – (Stephanie Williams McDonald)
The WJIC Network –Â (Pastor Cedric Barnett)
Wes Cookman – (WIDU 1600 AM Radio)
Daphney Hilton/Calandra Gantt – (Blue Mile Music)
Divine Connections –Â (Delories Williams)
Empowered Greatness Optimized – (Jaquie Lynnte)
Black Gospel Radio  – (Robin McCullum “Radio Roybn)
KDOM Broadcast Network –Â (Randall Cain)
All Nation TV – (Milton Wallace)
The Choir Storm –(Zak Williams)
The Old Land Mark Gospel Hour –Â (Shonda English)
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#55 Gospel TV/Radio Show Of The Year
DAF Gospel Radio – (Darin & Adrian Freeman)
The Old Land Mark Gospel Hour – (Shonda English)
Quinten Simon Talk Show Broadcast – (Quinten Simon)
Radical Prayze Radio –Â (Sheila Leavy)
The Old Land Mark Gospel Hour –Â (Shonda English)
Black Gospel Radio – (Robin McCullum “Radio Roybn)
All Nation TV – (Milton Wallace)
The New Artist Profile –Â (Tony D)
The Bobby Parker Show – (Bobby Parker)
The Gloria Cooks Gospel Show – (Gloria Cooks)
Inspirations With Carmina –Â (Carmna Barnett)
Lady Bell Radio/Internet Show – (Lady Wanda Bell)
WIDU 1600 AM Radio – (Wes Cookman)
WBLS 107.5 Radio – (Liz Black)
#56 Internet Radio Announcer Of The Year
Gospel Grind Radio –Â (Chris King)
DAF Gospel Radio – (Darin & Adrian Freeman)
Radical Prayze Radio –Â (Sheila Leavy)
The WJIC Network –Â (Pastor Cedric Barnett)
Stephanie Williams McDonald – (VSC Gospel Radio Network)
Robert Craig – (Joynet Radio)
Tony D – (The New Artist Profile)
Bobby Parker – (The Bobby Parker Show)
Carmina Barnett – (Inspirations With Carmina)
Zak Williams – (The Choir Storm)
Ron “Ronnie B” Briggs –  (We Lit Gospel Radio)
#57 Radio Announcer Of The Year
Wes Cookman – (WIDU 1600 AM Radio)
Liz Black – (WBLS 107.50 FM)Â
Pam Dixon – (Praise 100.7 FM WEAM)
Sharon Jordan – (860 AM)
Zak Williams – (WIM 1310 AM)
Robin McCullum “Radio Roybn” – (Black Gospel Radio)
Deloris McKinley-Eldridge – WBOI
Bob Marovich – WLUW 88.1 FMÂ
Tony D –Â (The New Artist Profile)
Bobby Parker – (The Bobby Parker Show)
Gloria Cooks – (The Gloria Cooks Gospel Show)
Anna Johnson – (WFLT 1420 AM)
Melanie Pratt – (Praise 100.9 FM Charlotte)
Ron Briggs – (We Lif Gospel Radio)
#58 Print Press/Online Media Group Of The Year
Gospel 4 U Magazine – (Joanna Birchett)
TCP Magazine – (Peggy Tatum)
Root Magazine – (Hasan James)
Black Media – (Jessica Vann)
Gospel USA Magazine – (Cecil Brown)
Increase Magazine – (Dr. Delilah E. Varnum)
Divine Connection Magazine – (Deloris Williams)
#59 Radio Station Of The Year
Zak Williams – (WIM 1310 AM)
Lady Bell Radio – (Lady Wanda Bell
WIDU 1600 AM Radio – (Wes Cookman)
Praise 100.9 FM Charlotte –Â (Melanie Pratt)
WBLS 107.5 FMÂ – (Liz Black)
#60 Graphic/Arts Designer Of The Year
Nakia Kris Phelps – (Micah Amari)
Ron Briggs – (Memphis, TN)
Frederick Allen – (A&A Studios)
Yolanda Marant – (Wildpraize Music & Media)
Kimberly Brooks – (KBrooks Creative Designs)
Jay Mosley – (Free Style Flyers)
Jorad Holmes – (Level Up Graphix)Â
Tia Cooke – (Cooke Classic Branding & Design)
Pastor Carlton Ashby – (True Visions Design)
LaShawn Chandler – (D’Vine Designs)
Christian David – (C David Graphic & Video)
Dezign Boss S2udio – (Veronica “Roni” Nowlin)
#61 Youth/Young Adult Artist Of The Year
Sister Shalom – “Victory Is Mine” –
Trinity Davis Floyd – (East Orange NJ)
Princess Davorah  – (Clayton, NC)
Elmo Flowers & The Gospel Superior – (Memphis, TN)
Molech Dawid  – (Clayton NC)
Tyquarius Turner – (Orlando FL)
Brianna Wyatt – (Houston TX)
#62 Youth/Young Adult Song Of The Year
Princess Davorah – (Clayton, NC)
Brianna Wyatt –  (Houston TX)
Tyquarius Turner –  (Orlando FL)
Sister Shalom – “Victory Is Mine” –
Elmo Flowers & The Gospel Superior – (Memphis, TN)
Molech Dawid –  (Clayton NC)
Trinity Davis Floyd  – (East Orange NJ)
#63 Traditional Group/Ensemble Of The Year
The Sensational Brown Brothers –
Intent Of North Carolina – “Norlina NC”
The Anointed Farmer Singers –
The New Chosen Disciples –
Robert Horton & The Voices Of Many Waters – (NC)
The Leonard Brothers – (Albany. GA)
Chester Burke Jr. & Company – (Washington, DC)
The Joylites –   (Gaffney SC)
The Patricks –  (Atlanta. GA)
Bishop Brian D. Moore & The Life Center Choir – Â (Charlotte, NC)
The Flying Clouds Of South Carolina – (Boiling Springs, NC)
Billy Bradley Jr. & Heart Of Worship –  (Columbia SC)
Michael Bell & Michelle Miller Bell   –
David Jacobe & The Family Experience –  (San Antonio, TX)
Tarell Martin & C2 Mass Choir – (Denver CO)
Pastor Franklin Martin & The Spiritual Highlights Of Richmond VA
The Fisher Girls –   (Towson, MD)
Duwand Wright & Evolution –  (Fayetteville NC)
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – (Lexington, KY)
The Anointed Voices Of Zion – “Must Be Holy” – (Lexington, KY)