Voting starts in March. Before you cast your vote, take a listen to all of these amazing nominess and get familiar with their music and style. You might just find a new favorite artist or group. We here at Kindred have the best of the best. Take a listen and see for yourself, and I am pretty sure you’ll agree.
Male Worship:
- Andrew Walls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq_AYsWv1Wk&t=7s
- Dave Pettigrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqAAEB76fhif6NBr8DCR4A
- Jason Hendrickson www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaqIFCoza2FukbjFtnKuAA
- Jay Todd https://www.youtube.com/@JayToddOfficial
- Josh Copeland www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLu5V9UsVmHlYRTDcEvpuw
- Mark Collier https://youtu.be/k7syI1Sj7EQ https://youtu.be/P2nZgCmiALQ
- T Jaz Hawkins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nPYbVhTSFQ
- Tomar Jackson www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TSsIZs-E4KqNYMoK-AQBw
- Tyree Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM9v4167nmE https://youtu.be/COHuoZj3hpY
Female Worship:
- Amber J. Heart https://www.facebook.com/ajoy1217/videos/1185533455369047 https://www.facebook.com/ajoy1217/videos/10218983652249903
- April Brown www.youtube.com/channel/UCouue_NqYgneac1m88XB6mA
- Ashlee Renee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qkcRb_7UgI https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sS3mCMrU5ham7mhsn-aRA
- Fallon Witherspoon www.facebook.com/theofficialProjectExile/videos/927466911473024 www.facebook.com/theofficialProjectExile/videos/465073655033649
- Katrice Cornett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJYDNkiQ89I&t=1179s
- Melanie ~ https://www.youtube.com/@melaniedash6365
- Melanie Waldman https://www.youtube.com/@melaniewaldman687
- Psalmist Joy https://www.youtube.com/@psalmist_joy9454 https://www.youtube.com/@iamjoymelody
- Vanessa Milanesi https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaMilanesi
Worship Group:
- Anthony V & Cedars https://www.youtube.com/@Cedarsoflebanonp
- BeSure Worship https://www.youtube.com/@soulsymph/videos
- Delaware Worship Collective https://www.youtube.com/@deworshipco/videos
- Deyontay & Nu Direction www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdyuWCOOgfl6a3L2D65uNA
- HELP Ministries https://www.youtube.com/@HELPMinistries
- Jerel Williams & Levitical Praise www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4nYZMM7N3Dfu47g7bUA7Q
- JSU Worship https://www.youtube.com/@jsuworship3039
- Ministerio Esencia https://www.youtube.com/@ministerioesencia9643/videos
- Nick Reynolds & Family Affair https://www.youtube.com/@nickreynoldsfamilyaffair726/videos
- Ryan Vincent Ford & Ministry https://www.youtube.com/@ryanandministry/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YOM9jenvhiaezuCuHn_ag
Spanish:
- Brendaliz Gonzalez https://www.youtube.com/@Brendalicious2011/videos
- Cynthia Quintana https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l4xXWfrBhtnAZ18w-QImVS_TKGBMLsfqo
- Go Ye https://youtu.be/AlmSMTXUwU8 https://youtu.be/NWKl6fsMv0c
- Lemuel Morales https://www.youtube.com/@lemuelmorales3430/videos
- Leslie Delgado https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTp5BHvgAE1A2rPfAm5f1_Q
- Ministerio Esencia https://www.youtube.com/@ministerioesencia9643/videos
- OM-53 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tesmioEXvU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTokZCod4sc
- Peace II The Puzzle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxSLqgHdRVw https://youtu.be/dxxlHO-vlzE
- Yomayra https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5EjJPSSkVUCa4Z5rG7cCMw
Gospel:
- Aurelius Palmer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrAAoSgWuuPWmVBjzv3Rbg
- Cherrod Allen www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lhfmyZuOvAmUBxWIz3G5A
- Chris Graham https://youtu.be/JapPZeNqzvQ www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_niKXJ68qaKUDskzuLUTlN2BWhLpXodCuk
- Kenneth Cartwright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTPOtHXIAv4
- Kevin Jarido https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xiPOnTVsqA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8XYqNIvAF3ypr6DOu5Ypw
- Peyton Warren https://youtu.be/2vtJ2TofRvI https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsu3B8e0XNheQzcg8jHQMw
- Samantha Howard https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK1LgrqebRKQf1-JINNn6YA
- Tracy Shy Simmons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tos4s7QpVRg www.youtube.com/channel/UCnn0D9W6UWAKMIBRK5eXQHQ
Gospel Group
- Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=412wrzHhgag www.youtube.com/channel/UCA6BXUKpUuKt6JL25K7m9bA
- Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8vupBRtGf5-WaD2OJZQzg
- Bubby Fann & Praise Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1PZiJrqr9A https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWeTkq1K-DYa6F5c2PSyjQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnUbwSdN5JzgIKM54KFg_rg
- Donald Ashley & Millenium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0B8YUC6pCs www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8WluOhOecmcZYTA6SRCig
- Joshua Wingate & Fam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOoztxDBSTDldg7gXqe-Vg
- Justin Powell & Adoration https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvp5LlVHir0lAIUB0x9Q1w
- The Bishops Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_StdsHZWtHxZIxD4JXOJTA
- William L. Moore & Manifest https://youtu.be/YZtFz4nGZNM https://youtu.be/87GUcT_AEXA
- Zak Williams & 1/akord www.youtube.com/channel/UCnNkJdMASL0ICTxowkw8Qhw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZpxLRr7rE6-KREOyqwq2Q
Contemporary Male
- Anthony Jefferson https://www.youtube.com/@anthj06/videos
- Antonio Vaulx https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nSKdyJJpj2K8P41eZcHT-jqUEKeX2igQo
- Carl Brister https://www.youtube.com/@CarlBristerofficial
- Dylan Wyka https://www.youtube.com/@DylanAndTheMusic
- Jameson Rucci https://www.youtube.com/@thegreatlionofjudah2368
- Jim Gaven https://jimgaven.bandcamp.com/
- JJ Beauvais https://www.youtube.com/@JJBeauvais
- Joel Howard https://www.youtube.com/@joelhowardmusic
- Tim Wortham Jr. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLNcU069UkTy1qqnJaDjpw
Contemporary Female
- Camille Peruto https://www.youtube.com/@camilleperutomusic
- Christina Morgan Diaz https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0CarRptdZ9-yt9pj9kWPg
- Cristabelle Braden www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUm0E5PYKw_c1XUjQ6kfxA
- Dez Childs https://www.youtube.com/@DezChilds
- Lavonne Nichols https://www.youtube.com/@Songbyrdmusic/videos
- Lindsay Nicole https://youtu.be/qnsNyB6M7tE https://www.youtube.com/@lindsayslaton9536
- Melanie Waldman www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXZMHmBojIyd1Vt-B4WwUw
- Shameka Marshall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se25dKMe3nI https://soundcloud.com/shameka-marshall
- Tameka Ferebee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnBIVZtymzGSd5MTJbcS-xw
Contemporary Group:
- Call Me Found https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZGnGojxLBWhYfrcd_3jxQ Dana Isles & Facedown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrhMJNBDHK0
- Laos In Harmony https://www.youtube.com/@LaosInHarmony/videos
- OM-53 https://www.youtube.com/@om53_
- Patrizsha & The Soulterior Motives https://www.patrizsha.biz/music
- The Dorsetts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsB5e1ahvngpm_s4cYho-ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOOKzigejeQ https://www.youtube.com/@jesusloversmusic2273
- The Itzels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIt8wGmoUzr70WP7oE10iug
- The Neighborly https://www.youtube.com/@theneighborly4449
- The Scott Day Band https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY1bUFyp2EKSs8Qbotm7sg
New Artist/Group
- AJ Evans https://youtu.be/NhH0qwrmYDs
- Alterlife https://youtu.be/YRP19aQpsns
- Amber J Heart https://www.facebook.com/ajoy1217/videos/10218983652249903
- Fare Thee Well www.youtube.com/channel/UCRScR5HJWUTDGQa3XyUYq4w
- FLOGIC https://www.youtube.com/@FLOGICYTC
- GXLD FVBRK https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/gxld-fvbrk-sonicprod-by-skillednature https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/spiderman
- The Ally J Band https://www.youtube.com/@theallyjband4559/videos
- The Grimjacks https://www.youtube.com/@thegrimjacks6614
- Ryan Itzel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lU4yS_7fSI9tN2cKwb-zuLdaCKttNWvNU
Rock:
- John’s Crossing https://www.youtube.com/@bulletproofmusicstudios2713 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-lwvZ2b0x4c_tdJQhvgb3Z9iFMI7vkJq
- Kindred Cross www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGYmVswH1dduhoVEMZXu5g
- Mawcore https://www.youtube.com/@Mawcoremusic/videos
- Oracle https://open.spotify.com/album/12LNlL922JmpSuSMf1JHYB
- Prophet Priest https://www.youtube.com/@neonpoet
- Romans Road www.youtube.com/channel/UC3OAnoJmMKbfNgGv6K23NKw
- Testimony 19:7 https://www.youtube.com/@testimony1976/videos
- The Auburn Light https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94QwqX6Kfps74QNjYktS7A
- Undefeated https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXWbsn9Ey3ft62D4zVSStA
Rap:
- AJ Harding https://www.youtube.com/@ajharding3201/videos www.youtube.com/channel/UC68mmcvhLfxS4UpEwOE_ZSA
- CHSN https://www.youtube.com/@chsnmusic/playlists?view=71&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
- FOCUS https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GrbfVxbD2RqIklKZ6QER4 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lD8_YyOf2i368unLYi9_zYC7nuSSbykwk
- G Reason https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRjH5-ZTAjAP31qAwAmrqA
- IAmKingWalker https://www.youtube.com/@iamkingwalker9613/videos
- Kyle Alexander https://www.youtube.com/@kylealexandermusic4496
- Loudmouth https://www.youtube.com/@loudmouthforjesus273/videos
- No Nonsense Cooper https://www.youtube.com/@MTMinc2020/videos
- Richie Righteous https://www.youtube.com/@RichieRighteous
- The Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/@ambassador215
Female Rap:
- Faith Torres www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLH2qZgwqQjTcHMCKLMiWg
- His Purpose https://www.youtube.com/@hispurposemusic
- Keiana Parks https://www.youtube.com/@iamkeianaparks
- Keylaze https://www.youtube.com/@Keysha7Eleazer
- Kiera Spence https://www.youtube.com/@kieraspence5628
- Lefty The Greatest https://www.youtube.com/@leftythegreatest7488
- Serious Voice https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1h4OMUviani3Wtun37WZug
- Shayna D https://www.youtube.com/@1971sword/videos
- Zel https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/gxld-fvbrk-pass-the-sticksprod-by-themelodicpoet
Rap Duo/Group:
- 1 Body Inc https://www.youtube.com/@duketoler/search?query=1%20body
- FLOGIC https://www.youtube.com/@FLOGICYTC
- Gods Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP0Qh-Mx821SjVUseqiFrA
- GXLD FVBRK https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/gxld-fvbrk-sonicprod-by-skillednature https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/spiderman
- Nikeo Music https://www.youtube.com/@NikeoMusicGroup
- Pairallel https://www.youtube.com/@trueluvv25
- Russ Shanks & Go Ye https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lnbBMHyggBOs3y68BIhz-wrtebklYEQ0U
- Trutha & Mic Wise https://trutharaps.bandcamp.com/
Rap Collaboration:
- B.E.R.I.D.O.X. & J. Johnson – History Lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yuWC8f9z-Y
- Constant Battle & Maine – I’m Rich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vc9NlmWx40
- David Veira & Yankee B – I’m A Christian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMXr0Q_VVwI
- Go Ye & Faith Torres – Mountain Top https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXGdu9Wgyg
- J Johnson & Keiana Parks – Time’s Ticking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG7OgTaX87A
- Nikoleye & King Cyz – C’N Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRTXLjzVnoY
- Russ Shanks & Just Danielle – Times Like This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FNqqWcrKnQ
- T The Bishop & Emanuel Da Prophet – High Steppin’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvArv8kLTWU
- Yaseen Harper & Nikoleye – All Gas No Brakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UTl4StSSL4
- Zaydok The God Hop MC & Big Fil – The Trenches https://zaydokthegodhopmc.bandcamp.com/track/the-trenches-big-fil
R&B
- Brother Marcus Smith https://www.youtube.com/@marcussmith8106 https://www.youtube.com/@121212121212ish
- KB The Messenger https://www.youtube.com/@KBeeTV1
- Malik Hammond https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0WVcIv7HH8BXM7ijprQeg
- Monique Renae https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLwEpcbOiLu-6IFsvzQwmA
- Naomi Raine https://www.youtube.com/@TheNaomiRaine
- Riecee Siren www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k9WCR89m_wPFVo1FL_EQg
- Takiyah Faith www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWGJUBzIAba-AvYbMHhHNA
- Talasia https://www.youtube.com/@talasiatv
- Terrell T-Rex Simon https://www.youtube.com/@day26fann1/videos
Urban Contemporary:
- Briana Rae www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFtcHuXghiXU7Y4KYOSXpQ
- GGEO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPt53jPExa4EvMsXIoiT4Q
- Jamaal Miller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrP3yFV4epdqvCoDVHne_w
- Lamar Bryan https://www.youtube.com/@lamarbryan3873
- Lamont Sanders https://www.youtube.com/@lamontsanderstv3029/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0m9cHqgV-jQ1aqk-gMdjw
- Madison Copeland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSQG6fGewjC-y32m2fL4_A
- Mr. TruStory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN946w9vKd43Lo9u5ks6vEg
- Namarah https://www.youtube.com/@Namarah
- Precious Keitt www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXGCoK_Up1Gt4910cgvTQg https://www.youtube.com/@Preshy3022
Urban Contemporary Group:
- A Jermaine & Ascension https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKgdnHYRJK_ixImC519xJQ
- JLC Muzic (Jason Coleman) https://www.youtube.com/@jlc_muzik2218
- Joy Restoration Movement https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNZilgbxRrxprEa2YlZSVA
- JVR Music Group https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaI1XYsBkrOnDSghwsgFC4A
- Katrice Cornett & Highest Praise https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aYzh1SbGpsNByAAEbiESg https://www.youtube.com/@KatriceCornett/videos
- Saul2Paul Project https://www.youtube.com/@saul2paulproject
- The Group Fire https://www.youtube.com/@thegroupfire7984
- Trevone Perry & Team DP https://www.youtube.com/@trevoneperry4970/videos
Folk/Storytellers
- Erik Christensen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-JakoRb6_enYZAxzwo-gg
- Lee Goldberg https://www.youtube.com/@leegoldbergmusic1960/videos
- Matt Wheeler https://www.youtube.com/@mattwheelervh
- Narrowhaven www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KbGrJf50cC43FFKDIQOHA
- Ryan Itzel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lU4yS_7fSI9tN2cKwb-zuLdaCKttNWvNU
- Sweet Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo2YzQUJY1c0HdoBTqFlwA
- The New Haven https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ErCTfW9tcGiw7hXpHzSPD
- Wendy Shettig https://www.youtube.com/@WendySchettig
- Yvonne Hartman https://www.youtube.com/@YvonneHartmanMusic
Original Christmas Song
- A Ram – Noel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYJwIsCEoL0
- Craig Hayes presents UMAC – Joy, peace, favor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYhHL67ybrI
- Delaware Worship Collective – There Is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gat0Z3v7MDI
- GXLD FVBRK – Christmas Time Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLXJQIRRsUE
- Johnnie Smurf Smith – Pot Luck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahsF9lbvS6k
- KB The Messenger – My Christmas Wish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbWx_vozJzI
- Keylaze – O Come Let Us Adore Him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5VZX5h_XUQ
- The Neighborly – He Has Come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvO1VRJRaUQ
- Untdld – Bag Full of Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39LJRQAbpg
- Zuumah – Greatest Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaXYdMR5y6o
Christmas Cover Song:
- Ally J. Band – Silent Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2u2BE8bxL0
- Amber J Heart – Noel https://www.facebook.com/1462069626/videos/820932285654436/
- Dez Childs – Light of the World https://youtu.be/zLwmVcJj3GU
- Jay and Angell Morris – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4d4yQ8GZFI
- JJ Beauvais – O Come O Come Emmanuel https://fb.watch/inzUpk88mw/
- Matt Wheeler – O Come All Ye Faithful https://youtu.be/Wq37Dn438HY
- Mawcore – What Child Is This https://youtu.be/4_00JvLuMyw
- Rene – Christmas Time Is Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU5nTe_lv4g
- Yvonne Hartman – O Holy Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7GC-BgZIVs
- Lamont Sanders – The Christmas Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKR05cV4L24
Dance Song of the Year:
- 4 Trinity – Never Fade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxt5ZjXI-CE
- Carl Brister – Love (remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEMNv81G3mg
- Christina Morgan Diaz – You Are https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMw3UlrQg4
- Dani Peace Wilson – Boy Bye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdzi9G7RzoQ
- Dez Childs – My Escape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNaQSpWUEaA
- OM-53 – Seasons (Dlmark remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM2qRrQdpQA
- Reid – Changed Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCe7YSwUewI
- Serious Voice – Woman First https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZh3mVLZFfo
- The Group Fire – More Than Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7gTHKvLW6s