Hear The Nominees

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:

1. Andrew Walls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq_AYsWv1Wk&t=7s
2. Dave Pettigrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqAAEB76fhif6NBr8DCR4A
3. Jason Hendrickson www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaqIFCoza2FukbjFtnKuAA
4. Jay Todd https://www.youtube.com/@JayToddOfficial
5. Josh Copeland www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLu5V9UsVmHlYRTDcEvpuw
6. Mark Collier https://youtu.be/k7syI1Sj7EQ https://youtu.be/P2nZgCmiALQ
7. T Jaz Hawkins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nPYbVhTSFQ
8. Tomar Jackson www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TSsIZs-E4KqNYMoK-AQBw
9. Tyree Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM9v4167nmE https://youtu.be/COHuoZj3hpY

Female Worship:

1. Amber J. Heart https://www.facebook.com/ajoy1217/videos/1185533455369047 https://www.facebook.com/ajoy1217/videos/10218983652249903
2. April Brown www.youtube.com/channel/UCouue_NqYgneac1m88XB6mA
3. Ashlee Renee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qkcRb_7UgI https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sS3mCMrU5ham7mhsn-aRA
4. Fallon Witherspoon www.facebook.com/theofficialProjectExile/videos/927466911473024 www.facebook.com/theofficialProjectExile/videos/465073655033649
5. Katrice Cornett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJYDNkiQ89I&t=1179s
6. Melanie ~ https://www.youtube.com/@melaniedash6365
7. Melanie Waldman https://www.youtube.com/@melaniewaldman687
8. Psalmist Joy https://www.youtube.com/@psalmist_joy9454 https://www.youtube.com/@iamjoymelody
9. Vanessa Milanesi https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaMilanesi

Worship Group:

1. Anthony V & Cedars https://www.youtube.com/@Cedarsoflebanonp
2. BeSure Worship https://www.youtube.com/@soulsymph/videos
3. Delaware Worship Collective https://www.youtube.com/@deworshipco/videos
4. Deyontay & Nu Direction www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdyuWCOOgfl6a3L2D65uNA
5. HELP Ministries https://www.youtube.com/@HELPMinistries
6. Jerel Williams & Levitical Praise www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4nYZMM7N3Dfu47g7bUA7Q
7. JSU Worship https://www.youtube.com/@jsuworship3039
8. Ministerio Esencia https://www.youtube.com/@ministerioesencia9643/videos
9. Nick Reynolds & Family Affair https://www.youtube.com/@nickreynoldsfamilyaffair726/videos
10. Ryan Vincent Ford & Ministry https://www.youtube.com/@ryanandministry/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YOM9jenvhiaezuCuHn_ag

Spanish:

1. Brendaliz Gonzalez https://www.youtube.com/@Brendalicious2011/videos
2. Cynthia Quintana https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l4xXWfrBhtnAZ18w-QImVS_TKGBMLsfqo
3. Go Ye https://youtu.be/AlmSMTXUwU8 https://youtu.be/NWKl6fsMv0c
4. Lemuel Morales https://www.youtube.com/@lemuelmorales3430/videos
5. Leslie Delgado https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTp5BHvgAE1A2rPfAm5f1_Q
6. Ministerio Esencia https://www.youtube.com/@ministerioesencia9643/videos
7. OM-53 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tesmioEXvU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTokZCod4sc
8. Peace II The Puzzle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxSLqgHdRVw https://youtu.be/dxxlHO-vlzE
9. Yomayra https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5EjJPSSkVUCa4Z5rG7cCMw

Gospel:

1. Aurelius Palmer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrAAoSgWuuPWmVBjzv3Rbg
2. Cherrod Allen www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lhfmyZuOvAmUBxWIz3G5A
3. Chris Graham https://youtu.be/JapPZeNqzvQ www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_niKXJ68qaKUDskzuLUTlN2BWhLpXodCuk
4. Kenneth Cartwright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTPOtHXIAv4
5. Kevin Jarido https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xiPOnTVsqA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8XYqNIvAF3ypr6DOu5Ypw
6. Peyton Warren https://youtu.be/2vtJ2TofRvI https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsu3B8e0XNheQzcg8jHQMw
7. Samantha Howard https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK1LgrqebRKQf1-JINNn6YA
8. Tracy Shy Simmons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tos4s7QpVRg www.youtube.com/channel/UCnn0D9W6UWAKMIBRK5eXQHQ

Gospel Group

1. Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=412wrzHhgag www.youtube.com/channel/UCA6BXUKpUuKt6JL25K7m9bA
2. Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8vupBRtGf5-WaD2OJZQzg
3. 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
4. Donald Ashley & Millenium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0B8YUC6pCs www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8WluOhOecmcZYTA6SRCig
5. Joshua Wingate & Fam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOoztxDBSTDldg7gXqe-Vg
6. Justin Powell & Adoration https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvp5LlVHir0lAIUB0x9Q1w
7. The Bishops Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_StdsHZWtHxZIxD4JXOJTA
8. William L. Moore & Manifest https://youtu.be/YZtFz4nGZNM https://youtu.be/87GUcT_AEXA
9. Zak Williams & 1/akord www.youtube.com/channel/UCnNkJdMASL0ICTxowkw8Qhw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZpxLRr7rE6-KREOyqwq2Q

Contemporary Male

1. Anthony Jefferson https://www.youtube.com/@anthj06/videos
2. Antonio Vaulx https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nSKdyJJpj2K8P41eZcHT-jqUEKeX2igQo
3. Carl Brister https://www.youtube.com/@CarlBristerofficial
4. Dylan Wyka https://www.youtube.com/@DylanAndTheMusic
5. Jameson Rucci https://www.youtube.com/@thegreatlionofjudah2368
6. Jim Gaven https://jimgaven.bandcamp.com/
7. JJ Beauvais https://www.youtube.com/@JJBeauvais
8. Joel Howard https://www.youtube.com/@joelhowardmusic
9. Tim Wortham Jr. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLNcU069UkTy1qqnJaDjpw

Contemporary Female

1. Camille Peruto https://www.youtube.com/@camilleperutomusic
2. Christina Morgan Diaz https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0CarRptdZ9-yt9pj9kWPg
3. Cristabelle Braden www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUm0E5PYKw_c1XUjQ6kfxA
4. Dez Childs https://www.youtube.com/@DezChilds
5. Lavonne Nichols  https://www.youtube.com/@Songbyrdmusic/videos
6. Lindsay Nicole https://youtu.be/qnsNyB6M7tE https://www.youtube.com/@lindsayslaton9536
7. Melanie Waldman www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXZMHmBojIyd1Vt-B4WwUw
8. Shameka Marshall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se25dKMe3nI https://soundcloud.com/shameka-marshall
9. Tameka Ferebee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnBIVZtymzGSd5MTJbcS-xw

Contemporary Group:

1. Call Me Found https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZGnGojxLBWhYfrcd_3jxQ Dana Isles & Facedown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrhMJNBDHK0
2. Laos In Harmony https://www.youtube.com/@LaosInHarmony/videos
3. OM-53 https://www.youtube.com/@om53_
4. Patrizsha & The Soulterior Motives https://www.patrizsha.biz/music
5. The Dorsetts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsB5e1ahvngpm_s4cYho-ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOOKzigejeQ https://www.youtube.com/@jesusloversmusic2273
6. The Itzels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIt8wGmoUzr70WP7oE10iug
7. The Neighborly https://www.youtube.com/@theneighborly4449
8. The Scott Day Band https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY1bUFyp2EKSs8Qbotm7sg

New Artist/Group

1. AJ Evans https://youtu.be/NhH0qwrmYDs
2. Alterlife https://youtu.be/YRP19aQpsns
3. Amber J Heart https://www.facebook.com/ajoy1217/videos/10218983652249903
4. Fare Thee Well www.youtube.com/channel/UCRScR5HJWUTDGQa3XyUYq4w
5. FLOGIC https://www.youtube.com/@FLOGICYTC
6. GXLD FVBRK https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/gxld-fvbrk-sonicprod-by-skillednature https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/spiderman
7. The Ally J Band https://www.youtube.com/@theallyjband4559/videos
8. The Grimjacks https://www.youtube.com/@thegrimjacks6614
9. Ryan Itzel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lU4yS_7fSI9tN2cKwb-zuLdaCKttNWvNU

Rock:

1. John’s Crossing https://www.youtube.com/@bulletproofmusicstudios2713 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-lwvZ2b0x4c_tdJQhvgb3Z9iFMI7vkJq
2. Kindred Cross www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGYmVswH1dduhoVEMZXu5g
3. Mawcore https://www.youtube.com/@Mawcoremusic/videos
4. Oracle https://open.spotify.com/album/12LNlL922JmpSuSMf1JHYB
5. Prophet Priest https://www.youtube.com/@neonpoet
6. Romans Road www.youtube.com/channel/UC3OAnoJmMKbfNgGv6K23NKw
7. Testimony 19:7 https://www.youtube.com/@testimony1976/videos
8. The Auburn Light https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94QwqX6Kfps74QNjYktS7A
9. Undefeated https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXWbsn9Ey3ft62D4zVSStA

Rap:

1. AJ Harding https://www.youtube.com/@ajharding3201/videos www.youtube.com/channel/UC68mmcvhLfxS4UpEwOE_ZSA
2. CHSN https://www.youtube.com/@chsnmusic/playlists?view=71&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
3. FOCUS https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GrbfVxbD2RqIklKZ6QER4 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lD8_YyOf2i368unLYi9_zYC7nuSSbykwk
4. G Reason https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRjH5-ZTAjAP31qAwAmrqA
5. IAmKingWalker https://www.youtube.com/@iamkingwalker9613/videos
6. Kyle Alexander https://www.youtube.com/@kylealexandermusic4496
7. Loudmouth https://www.youtube.com/@loudmouthforjesus273/videos
8. No Nonsense Cooper https://www.youtube.com/@MTMinc2020/videos
9. Richie Righteous https://www.youtube.com/@RichieRighteous
10. The Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/@ambassador215

Female Rap:

1. Faith Torres www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLH2qZgwqQjTcHMCKLMiWg
2. His Purpose https://www.youtube.com/@hispurposemusic
3. Keiana Parks https://www.youtube.com/@iamkeianaparks
4. Keylaze https://www.youtube.com/@Keysha7Eleazer
5. Kiera Spence https://www.youtube.com/@kieraspence5628
6. Lefty The Greatest https://www.youtube.com/@leftythegreatest7488
7. Serious Voice https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1h4OMUviani3Wtun37WZug
8. Shayna D https://www.youtube.com/@1971sword/videos
9. Zel https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/gxld-fvbrk-pass-the-sticksprod-by-themelodicpoet

Rap Duo/Group:

1. 1 Body Inc https://www.youtube.com/@duketoler/search?query=1%20body
2. FLOGIC https://www.youtube.com/@FLOGICYTC
3. Gods Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP0Qh-Mx821SjVUseqiFrA
4. GXLD FVBRK https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/gxld-fvbrk-sonicprod-by-skillednature https://soundcloud.com/onlysuave/spiderman
5. Nikeo Music https://www.youtube.com/@NikeoMusicGroup
6. Pairallel https://www.youtube.com/@trueluvv25
7. Russ Shanks & Go Ye https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lnbBMHyggBOs3y68BIhz-wrtebklYEQ0U
8. Trutha & Mic Wise https://trutharaps.bandcamp.com/

Rap Collaboration:

1. B.E.R.I.D.O.X. & J. Johnson – History Lesson  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yuWC8f9z-Y
2. Constant Battle & Maine – I’m Rich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vc9NlmWx40
3. David Veira & Yankee B – I’m A Christian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMXr0Q_VVwI
4. Go Ye & Faith Torres – Mountain Top https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXGdu9Wgyg
5. J Johnson & Keiana Parks – Time’s Ticking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG7OgTaX87A
6. Nikoleye & King Cyz – C’N Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRTXLjzVnoY
7. Russ Shanks & Just Danielle – Times Like This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FNqqWcrKnQ
8. T The Bishop & Emanuel Da Prophet – High Steppin’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvArv8kLTWU
9. Yaseen Harper & Nikoleye – All Gas No Brakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UTl4StSSL4
10. Zaydok The God Hop MC & Big Fil – The Trenches https://zaydokthegodhopmc.bandcamp.com/track/the-trenches-big-fil

R&B

1. Brother Marcus Smith https://www.youtube.com/@marcussmith8106 https://www.youtube.com/@121212121212ish
2. KB The Messenger https://www.youtube.com/@KBeeTV1
3. Malik Hammond https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0WVcIv7HH8BXM7ijprQeg
4. Monique Renae https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLwEpcbOiLu-6IFsvzQwmA
5. Naomi Raine https://www.youtube.com/@TheNaomiRaine
6. Riecee Siren www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k9WCR89m_wPFVo1FL_EQg
7. Takiyah Faith www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWGJUBzIAba-AvYbMHhHNA
8. Talasia https://www.youtube.com/@talasiatv
9. Terrell T-Rex Simon https://www.youtube.com/@day26fann1/videos

Urban Contemporary:

1. Briana Rae www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFtcHuXghiXU7Y4KYOSXpQ
2. GGEO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPt53jPExa4EvMsXIoiT4Q
3. Jamaal Miller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrP3yFV4epdqvCoDVHne_w
4. Lamar Bryan https://www.youtube.com/@lamarbryan3873
5. Lamont Sanders https://www.youtube.com/@lamontsanderstv3029/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0m9cHqgV-jQ1aqk-gMdjw
6. Madison Copeland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSQG6fGewjC-y32m2fL4_A
7. Mr. TruStory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN946w9vKd43Lo9u5ks6vEg
8. Namarah https://www.youtube.com/@Namarah
9. Precious Keitt www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXGCoK_Up1Gt4910cgvTQg https://www.youtube.com/@Preshy3022

Urban Contemporary Group:

1. A Jermaine & Ascension https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKgdnHYRJK_ixImC519xJQ
2. JLC Muzic (Jason Coleman) https://www.youtube.com/@jlc_muzik2218
3. Joy Restoration Movement https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNZilgbxRrxprEa2YlZSVA
4. JVR Music Group https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaI1XYsBkrOnDSghwsgFC4A
5. Katrice Cornett & Highest Praise https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aYzh1SbGpsNByAAEbiESg https://www.youtube.com/@KatriceCornett/videos
6. Saul2Paul Project https://www.youtube.com/@saul2paulproject
7. The Group Fire https://www.youtube.com/@thegroupfire7984
8. Trevone Perry & Team DP https://www.youtube.com/@trevoneperry4970/videos

Folk/Storytellers

1. Erik Christensen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-JakoRb6_enYZAxzwo-gg
2. Lee Goldberg https://www.youtube.com/@leegoldbergmusic1960/videos
3. Matt Wheeler https://www.youtube.com/@mattwheelervh
4. Narrowhaven www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KbGrJf50cC43FFKDIQOHA
5. Ryan Itzel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lU4yS_7fSI9tN2cKwb-zuLdaCKttNWvNU
6. Sweet Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo2YzQUJY1c0HdoBTqFlwA
7. The New Haven https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ErCTfW9tcGiw7hXpHzSPD
8. Wendy Shettig https://www.youtube.com/@WendySchettig
9. Yvonne Hartman https://www.youtube.com/@YvonneHartmanMusic

Original Christmas Song

1. A Ram – Noel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYJwIsCEoL0
2. Craig Hayes presents UMAC – Joy, peace, favor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYhHL67ybrI
3. Delaware Worship Collective – There Is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gat0Z3v7MDI
4. GXLD FVBRK – Christmas Time Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLXJQIRRsUE
5. Johnnie Smurf Smith – Pot Luck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahsF9lbvS6k
6. KB The Messenger – My Christmas Wish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbWx_vozJzI
7. Keylaze – O Come Let Us Adore Him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5VZX5h_XUQ
8. The Neighborly – He Has Come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvO1VRJRaUQ
9. Untdld – Bag Full of Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39LJRQAbpg
10. Zuumah – Greatest Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaXYdMR5y6o

Christmas Cover Song:

1. Ally J. Band – Silent Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2u2BE8bxL0
2. Amber J Heart – Noel https://www.facebook.com/1462069626/videos/820932285654436/
3. Dez Childs –  Light of the World https://youtu.be/zLwmVcJj3GU
4. Jay and Angell Morris – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4d4yQ8GZFI
5. JJ Beauvais – O Come O Come Emmanuel https://fb.watch/inzUpk88mw/
6. Matt Wheeler – O Come All Ye Faithful https://youtu.be/Wq37Dn438HY
7. Mawcore – What Child Is This https://youtu.be/4_00JvLuMyw
8. Rene – Christmas Time Is Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU5nTe_lv4g
9. Yvonne Hartman –  O Holy Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7GC-BgZIVs
10. Lamont Sanders – The Christmas Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKR05cV4L24

Dance Song of the Year:

1. 4 Trinity – Never Fade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxt5ZjXI-CE
2. Carl Brister – Love (remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEMNv81G3mg
3. Christina Morgan Diaz – You Are https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMw3UlrQg4
4. Dani Peace Wilson – Boy Bye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdzi9G7RzoQ
5. Dez Childs – My Escape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNaQSpWUEaA
6. OM-53 – Seasons (Dlmark remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM2qRrQdpQA
7. Reid – Changed Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCe7YSwUewI
8. Serious Voice – Woman First https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZh3mVLZFfo
9. The Group Fire – More Than Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7gTHKvLW6s