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 Rap:

  1. AJ Harding www.youtube.com/channel/UC68mmcvhLfxS4UpEwOE_ZSA
  2. B.E.R.I.D.O.X. https://www.youtube.com/@BERIDOX
  3. Nikoleye https://www.youtube.com/@Nikoleyethaking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQlgMJx9RrKsnfHxxUV6Mig
  4. Richard Dauphin https://www.youtube.com/@RichardDauphin
  5. T The Bishop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCChdGbrmkIsezCj285ljQvA
  6. Tornado 4:18 https://www.youtube.com/@MrTornado418
  7. Trutha www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF3K0IOWEQFqq-3Vn5mF_EcgLu9WUcSJ-
  8. Young Paul www.youtube.com/channel/UCDryU1WDwMDwrfFMviI_QTw
  9. Goody Shepherd https://www.youtube.com/@GoodyShepherd

Female Rap:

  1. F.L.O.G.I.C. https://www.youtube.com/@FLOGICYTC
  2. HisPurpose 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. Ms .45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbfzciL914
  8. Serious Voice https://www.youtube.com/@SERIOUSVOICETV
  9. Shayna D https://www.youtube.com/@1971sword

Rap Single:

  1. Brother Jared – Approaching This Song Different https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyuWcOOIQRQ
  2. Constant Battle – Victory https://youtu.be/8AEzb02v-w8
  3. Dimion – AG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cus-SFCPszg
  4. Hansoul – Sinnerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1q45onc_Y8
  5. Prom!n3nce – Freedom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBjpco7n6JA
  6. Rylan The Creative – Synonym https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf8A4dvlJw
  7. Stay Humble – Going Through https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzSFwA7wLIs
  8. Young Seda – Testimony https://youtu.be/ZVQaf9O-S64?si=Ll74YuKW16vGRDXU
  9. Zaydock The Godhop MC – My Problems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jYmtYvtNk4

Rap Collaboration

  1. CHSN f. Runeastar & Quiet Storm – No L’s (remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFL_fXmqSyk
  2. D. Bishop f. Tabitha and Quentin Gatling – Permanent Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQOo6x1FLRY
  3. Donna Tucker Jones f. Shayna D – Testimony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNMf2ZL5Hto
  4. Go Ye f. Torn Straight (Myk & S.A.I.N.T.) – Reset https://open.spotify.com/track/0hzTbeEE6B4zZgRG4ljWeF?si=a6c922de76484713
  5. TakeFlight & Keiana Parks – Big Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cur_F3HDfI
  6. Nucci Reyo f. Jim Jones – God Been Good To Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQgdUpHkwMk
  7. Q-Flow f. J. Johnson – 215 in Philadelphia (remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8iuNATSNSc
  8. Russ Shanks f. Tim Wortham Jr. & Dreez – I Celebrate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbDw59kYoHQ
  9. Steven Thad & Kyle Alexander – Do You Remember https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzWEwpdP3mI
  10. Tornado 4:18 f. His Purpose – Sound The Alarm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEM9PkD-Z1s

Male Gospel:

  1. Andrew Potts https://www.youtube.com/@DruB2G
  2. Anton Milton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6bLlKyYOQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0efR8ZVQ-pq_N-A2UQ22g
  3. Cherrod Allen https://www.youtube.com/@CladMusiq
  4. Ernest Billops https://www.youtube.com/@elbillups
  5. Jahlil Seabron . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1yNu_7BY2w https://www.youtube.com/@lifethepoet215
  6. Josiah Rogers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzg8y1N9Wb5A9YacT7DUICg
  7. Kevin Jarido https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHx9D6DCQdy981L9lN4obg
  8. Lonnell Blair https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU6L7s4o3xd3RLLgMVapWA
  9. Tyree Miller https://www.youtube.com/@thetyreemillershow8648

Female Gospel

  1. Angela Missy Billups www.youtube.com/channel/UCMU5Epn9yhQeDPDYUE6gt5w
  2. Camille Johnson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgiqYFBElqd9RArj-r6Z3Q
  3. Elaine Sanders Mayfield https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxfAg727Yrngz2ewaZyHIrA
  4. Jade Madden https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIgFxRy8gbJNNW9tAeMpmw
  5. Katrice Cornett www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qIYSRoA2WvjLm-GsTDrUw
  6. Maurette Brown Clark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2v9Hut3oNjkw9IiU5gXNgA
  7. Nikki Rochelle https://www.youtube.com/@nikkirochellemusic
  8. Patricia Lightsey www.youtube.com/channel/UCLememMGVLjsbVJSpbPCswA
  9. Tameka Ferebee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnBIVZtymzGSd5MTJbcS-xw

Gospel Group:

  1. Aaron Harris & Genesis https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP099Vu6u4IvLJpikLZ0_lg
  2. Anthony V. & Cedars https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-21udst2FtpRk_1vORgjA
  3. Divine Nature https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcA8zLu95LiI-bu98C819Tg
  4. Elder Sharnelle Blain & Divine Purpose https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ZokJ8Oxjzd7i6rOf_9D60GLOAy1QrLz
  5. Erek McFadden & The Praise Alliance https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2N0mvAUB2glC361P62qReAhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pl6xGlR4PXYfM70lPa-Eg
  6. Laos In Harmony https://www.youtube.com/@CheltonThorpeandLaosInHarmony
  7. Sean Tillery & Changed https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkxTDFjXvowpqPbtfB4SEwwww.youtube.com/channel/UCgVUDLPODJXyQcQSiKEugOQ

Gospel Choir:

  1. James Scott & JC Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-wYP9tlxWI16gQK-u_0zw
  2. Nick Reynolds & Family Affair www.youtube.com/channel/UCj3ONtB4uYbf9XYRpOB6_Qg
  3. Sam Roberts & LA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC805j07ZEMuhjq-txHm8Qg
  4. The Bishop’s Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_StdsHZWtHxZIxD4JXOJTA
  5. Vincent Bohanan & The Sound of Victory Fellowship Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdt-7rkjPt6o2hyI2v4TqA
  6. William L. Moore & Manifest https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nMEw5gPfQ_zcr-CFbbQ4LsEgEckPqH3uM
  7. Zak Williams & 1/Akord www.youtube.com/channel/UCnNkJdMASL0ICTxowkw8Qhw

Rock:

  1. Alan Scott https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTq7mgscx1asqz8rS3P-Nmg
  2. Cross Revolution Band https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBAJpBs-msMpYA34dPFOVdZji2DThnzhc
  3. Heaven’s Thunder Band https://www.youtube.com/@heavensthunderband2023
  4. Mawcore https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyGF8pFGulqkkoIrplIUNg
  5. Romans Road www.youtube.com/channel/UC3OAnoJmMKbfNgGv6K23NKw
  6. Silent Culture https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_s1ogmDbDo47joNNM41lcw
  7. Swampbox https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrl9iI8C7hreZ9HWZSa4-w
  8. The Grimjacks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-LlwAxJu3zb3H80OgoSaA
  9. Undefeated https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXWbsn9Ey3ft62D4zVSStA

Contemporary Male:

  1. Brother Marcus https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtY5JDHmwZ5Tff_T5jMgIng
  2. Jason Walters https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWaltersMusic
  3. Jim Gaven https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClHZJ8DIaN55t2MSnxSqTKA
  4. JJ Beauvais https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC420nmbt51_ndWn_YzteJmA
  5. Joe Miralles https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nua5TLFXFYoA0zW8T3YNZdeaqxbgCpaxA
  6. Joshua Long https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbv0KMnwZucaOptD1BHjhw
  7. Matt Diventi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYYOJdbF3kfvGA_Xa4rSfQ
  8. Narrowhaven www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KbGrJf50cC43FFKDIQOHA
  9. Ryan Itzel https://open.spotify.com/artist/73d4aimjZ1Nvh0GwqqigLd

Contemporary Female:

  1. Anaya Kirston https://open.spotify.com/artist/5u8OvrwGnc8iwRgwV4E8LB
  2. Cristabelle Braden www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUm0E5PYKw_c1XUjQ6kfxA
  3. Grace Crosby https://www.youtube.com/@gracecrosbytv
  4. Julia Schmidt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwCSDfRjk-7AAwkvLp7uIA
  5. Keran Vega https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7IycWtYe0f0GlSI6-OpnA
  6. Leah Wrenne https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyfIm8bHWJ7jgm_W-kLDLQ
  7. Maya Elizabeth https://www.youtube.com/@maya_elizabeth_music
  8. Shameka Marshall https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH17rKinowSFlaFMe7C-rYA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3k-roFhIJBg9Tham7wWOFw

Contemporary Band

  1. On The Mend https://www.youtube.com/@onthemendmusic2012
  2. Oracle https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kuoA6700U2xU0MjQmZOExn2LdGl9zJc2k
  3. Raymond Lee Band https://www.youtube.com/@RaymondLeeBand
  4. Saul2Paul https://www.youtube.com/@saul2paulproject
  5. Tehillah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUInD8Y0-Qe79pqUdm5zRA
  6. The Ally J. Band https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFweK45rkaaetbAO4b6ackg
  7. Highland Music (The Dorsetts) https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREHIGHLAND
  8. The Itzels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIt8wGmoUzr70WP7oE10iug
  9. The Neighborly https://www.youtube.com/@theneighborly4449

Worship Artist

  1. Amber J. Heart https://www.youtube.com/@officalamberjheartmusic1468
  2. Anthony Jefferson https://www.youtube.com/@anthj06
  3. Dave Pettigrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqAAEB76fhif6NBr8DCR4A
  4. Demetrius Walton https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKV7oNWskB7SVSspGlPr3Jw
  5. Marquis Dolford https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7U-72cI0yskJN–CqQ-8A
  6. Mia Skye https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxaT67YYfvHPWPkfcF8QkfQ
  7. Naomi (Celestin) https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ls3cRV0ixbIp34Aehe8qs
  8. Psalmist Joy https://www.youtube.com/@psalmist_joy9454
  9. TJ Wilkins https://www.youtube.com/@tjwilkinsworldwidemusic8932

Worship Group

  1. (The Autumn) https://www.youtube.com/@theautumn
  2. Alter Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRP19aQpsns
  3. BeSure Worship https://www.youtube.com/@soulsymph
  4. Charles Butler & Trinity https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEH6pI2nAFNNVPRun5fl1iQ
  5. Dana Isles & Facedown https://www.youtube.com/@DanaIslesandFacedown
  6. Delaware Worship Collective https://www.youtube.com/@deworshipco
  7. FA Worship Group https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MhPokPWjpkmH7tZZMAhqX
  8. JSU Worship https://www.youtube.com/@jsuworship3039

New Artist/Group:

  1. Donna Tucker Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNMf2ZL5Hto
  2. Elizabeth Blanton https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR00XCsqWCxx5VL6UijAWeA
  3. Jason Walters https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWaltersMusic
  4. Naomi (Celestin) https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ls3cRV0ixbIp34Aehe8qs
  5. MO 60 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdjnWUctYpZ3vAEPy0PhwQ
  6. Shantel Graces https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2PBDoyx1LFGLadnTjSDKg
  7. SoulSynthesis Band https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095486651912
  8. Tina “Guitar” Blackman https://www.youtube.com/@TinaGuitarxo
  9. Wind & Sail https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsSuggjbxyj4-zo3laLkZw

Urban Contemporary Male:

  1. Aable https://www.youtube.com/@aablemusic
  2. Dame Wilks https://www.youtube.com/@dwilks472
  3. Estee Bullock https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0O3k-EGYei_IcRnumu4nZA
  4. Jamaal Miller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrP3yFV4epdqvCoDVHne_w
  5. Jason Hendrickson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaqIFCoza2FukbjFtnKuAA
  6. Lamar Bryan www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcJhKwGfA1BHluMdwcMgzA
  7. Lamont Sanders https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0m9cHqgV-jQ1aqk-gMdjw
  8. Mike Stokes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG-wBUxoAfg

Urban Contemporary Female:

  1. Anisa Fowler https://www.youtube.com/@anisaworships
  2. Briana Rae https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf4JZPZGexzHgN261z6n3Q
  3. Just Danielle https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro6TJqxra1zdV4yCDBym6w
  4. Lavonne Nichols www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEONpJDG8NztVmfw1vn8zg
  5. Melissa Bethea www.youtube.com/channel/UCNDmP_GdKQ59m0R7ogRJg6Q
  6. Monique Renae https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLwEpcbOiLu-6IFsvzQwmA
  7. Nikea Marie https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfo9I9B62sW7HtC0bOefC-Q
  8. Precious Keitt https://www.youtube.com/@Preshy3022

Male R&B/Soul

  1. Alex Ortiz https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJKwggP0VuvmoUu961kT30g
  2. Jason Hendrickson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaqIFCoza2FukbjFtnKuAA
  3. KB The Messenger https://www.youtube.com/@KBeeTV1
  4. Madison Copeland www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhZWA0SBqmg3_ah9UCdWPQ
  5. Maurice Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVr2pWjBOjk
  6. Mike The Chaplain www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzTACLxqzKVFud8ikuuQHA
  7. NoNonsense https://www.youtube.com/@MTMinc2020
  8. Samar Newsome https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAjgkuDaD8tlQ0CecQiY_cQ
  9. Terrell T-Rex Simon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xs-0mV_Z9QMNsLUHEAL5Q

Female R&B/Soul

  1. Angie B https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNpbZIwIeBtCEy-Vi7FafA
  2. Ashle Renee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1odVY9-ddJfSmIuMYOG3A
  3. Danni Peace https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhcx6tnKTem6WtupA8deJw
  4. Heather Love https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xpsi-rMsI6mbVQMF0A5HA
  5. Jewel B. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuSgvblXjQNkgaind880Sw
  6. Latoya J. www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOKwOsvdEWqU-L8qrWU7tg
  7. Riecee Siren www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k9WCR89m_wPFVo1FL_EQg
  8. Terrie Rimson www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2boLbXJvFMmY38yuGx4Ag

Spanish:

  1. Big Willie El Renacido https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaE9n9gtkDjbkPyaWiiv7w
  2. Dixon Carraras https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_mFEX4fb-qoyVOASIcJMA
  3. Lemuel Morales https://www.youtube.com/@lemuel.a.morales
  4. Leslie Delgado https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTp5BHvgAE1A2rPfAm5f1_Q
  5. Mana Worship www.facebook.com/manamediapro/videos/1485371128892885
  6. Maya Elizabeth https://www.youtube.com/@maya_elizabeth_music
  7. Melodias DeJesus https://www.youtube.com/@MelodiasDeJesus
  8. Nelson Rodriguez Jr. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCloP1-CHK3NRNQEf1XewwkA
  9. Sammy G https://www.youtube.com/@sammygoficial

Acoustic/Folk/Storyteller

  1. David Huyler www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XonlmXoqPioe_ECAVgLXQ
  2. Eddy Mann https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPFzTClloC8tMZg0lqIHGcA
  3. Erik Christensen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-JakoRb6_enYZAxzwo-gg
  4. Joel Howard https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtX-Z1wLBrqJtJBRhZwM8Q
  5. Lee Goldberg https://www.youtube.com/@leegoldbergmusic1960
  6. Lee Whitaker https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdR_1ntNoEsKrucdYkFYD7w
  7. Matt Wheeler https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VDta-oCrVOZ-_QyC8dEvQ
  8. Mike Chapman https://www.youtube.com/@mikechapman247
  9. The Neighborly https://www.youtube.com/@theneighborly4449

Instrumental/Jazz:

  1. Brennen Pritchett – Drew’s Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqnICechwc8
  2. Eddy Mann – Gracious God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNfgnMW95oc
  3. Johnny Smurf Smith – Transitions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z5oPL89URM
  4. Kersten Stevens – Queen Rising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ISM1HL4eA
  5. Lou Ciavo – Strangers on a Train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIqTpJg5Xl4
  6. Maurette Brown Clark – Angels (acoustic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeE3FNQgmF4
  7. Nikki Rochelle – Mr. & Mrs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjW-C0E4jbM
  8. Terrie Rimson – Undeniable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSRxRkPj-kw

Love Song:

  1. Hackley Music Group f. Melissa T – Just You & I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vJFl1zMVH8
  2. Jason Hendrickson – The One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR3R0-gl5Ww
  3. Jewel B – Summer Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKRUROMszHs
  4. Josiah Rogers – I Love You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBI3PQ_G4qQ
  5. Julia Schmidt – Love You Better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK7UrowGLn8
  6. Keran Vega – When You Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ9csasI65w
  7. Matt Diventi – Oh Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL_RQvULrnI
  8. Richard Dauphin – Lifetime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s37z0h6Bltw

Christmas:

  1. Brennen Pritchett – Joy Emmanuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp8uZB43Qi4
  2. Cross Revolution Band – Merry Christmas Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-G_imlm8A
  3. Dave Pettigrew – Go Tell It On The Mountain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRnARMx2vv4
  4. Josiah Rogers – All I Want For Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p5hthsOj4
  5. Matt Diventi – Lights on the Tree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cxe2WwFYmo
  6. Mic Wise – Carol of the Bells (TLS Edition) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9fYF_2VyRI
  7. NoNonsense f. Journee – Christmas Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGK-wXEbdaI
  8. The Grimjacks – Christmas Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NAjGqk1QSM
  9. Tim Wortham Jr. – Thanks For Being Born https://www.facebook.com/reel/1872809709788525