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