2015 Nominees and Winners:
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Matt DiVenti E Daniels Noe Feliz Brent Beesley Dave Pettigrew Winner: Dave Pettigrew
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Cristabelle Braden Natalie Bermudez Dez Childs Leah Smith Michelle Bonilla Winner: Cristabelle Braden
Group of the Year Never Forsaken 3 Shades of Blue Bride Dressed In Black Above The Fall Coastalrise Winner: Never Forsaken
New Artist of the Year Dawson Coyle Cosette Gobat Mark Morgan Anthony Jermaine Natalie Bermudez Winner: Dawson Coyle
New Group of the Year: Bonray Faith Beyond Fear As Lions And Lambs Nikos Behold The Beloved Winner: Faith Beyond Fear
Gospel Group of the Year:
New Brand and LIVE Erek McFadden and the Praise Alliance A Jermaine & Ascension BJ Shores & MSG Will Brown and Another Level Winner: Erek McFadden and the Praise Alliance
Worship Band of the Year:
Willet Right To Become Against The Slate Four 24 Waiting For The Flood Winner: Waiting For The Flood
Worship Artist of the Year:
George Hillman Eddy Mann Yvonne Hartman Joachima Kim Speer Dave Pettigrew Winner: Eddy Mann
Rock Band of the Year
Bride Dressed In Black Above The Fall Never Forsaken The Jesse Baker Band Awaking Mercury Winner: Bride Dressed in Black
Contemporary Band of the Year
3 Shades of Blue Parade Bonray Dana Isles and Facedown Coastalrise Winner: 3 Shades of Blue
Contemporary Solo Artist of the Year:
Natalie Bermudez Cristabelle Braden Dez Childs Dave Pettigrew Matt DiVenti Winner: Dez Childs
Rap Artist of the Year
King Richard Davon P-2 Anderson Russ Shanks David “Ghostryder” Novitski Brandon “Poynt Blank” McKenzie Winner; Davon “P2” Anderson
Hardcore band of the Year
Alive in the Dark The Road To Milestone My Ransomed Soul My Flesh May Fail My Heart To Fear Winner: Alive In The Dark
Folk/Indie Band of the Year
Scrubgrass and Langley Ortolan Sihouette Song The Walking Tree The Great Lion of Judah (Jamison Rucci) Winner: The Great Lion of Judah
Kindred’s Choice Award Winner: Natalie Bermudez
Full Video Here: https://vimeo.com/123851069 ———————————————————————–
2016: Nominees and Winners:
Contemporary Female:
Cosette Gobat
Kelly Deaver
Renatah Rae
Caitlin Jane
Natalie Bermudez
Cristabelle Braden
Winner: Caitlin Jane
Contemporary Male
Joel Howard
Joe Antonelli
Joe Miralles
Daniel Folgado
Gordon Gregory
Winner: Gordon Gregory
Acoustic Artist:
Dawson Coyle
Jim Gaven
Joey Monteleone
Stuart Young
Hunter Lyons
Winner: Stuart Young
Rock:
Walking Tree
Temporary Residence
Sine Cera
3 Shades of Blue
No Lost Cause
Michael Sweigard Band
Winner: The Michael Sweigard Band
R&B/Soul
Amber Anderson
Christa Deana
Donielle Houston
Chiquita E. Green
Don Cephas
Toni Corley
Winner: Christa Deana
Rap
JStat aka Jake Statler
Russ Shanks
B-Wellz aka Brandon Barnewell
Poynt Blank aka Brandon McKenzie
Purpose aka Ihsan Hines
Rhymescenic aka Michael Forest
Winner: Russ Shanks
Spanish
Peace II the Puzzle
Noe Feliz
Michelle Calderon
4 Trinity
Gio Da Gift aka Giovanni Coradin
Dixon Carreras
Winner: Peace II The Puzzle
Gospel:
Marcia Sapp
Katrice Cornett
Erek McFadden & The Praise Alliance
Wiggitone & The Bless Band
Benita Farmer and New Journey
Winner: Benita Farmer and New Journey
Hardcore:
August Burns Red
As Lions and Lambs
My Flesh May Fail
My Heart To Fear
My Ransomed Soul
The Road To Milestone
Winner: August Burns Red
Praise and Worship:
Lakeisha Cochrane
Eddy Mann
Pat Kenna
BJ Shores
Crossing Jordan
Behold The Beloved
Winner: Crossing Jordan
Classic Rock:
Dana Isles and Facedown
Glorify
Louis Ciavolella
Regenerated Soul
Think of 3
Kindred Cross
Winner: Dana Isles and Facedown
Christmas
House Project
Timothy Spady
Eddy Mann
Steve Burton Jr.
Brothers McClerg
Jim Gaven
Winner: Eddy Mann
New Artists:
Kali Rogers
Brenna Carnuccio
Josue Velez
Lane Simkins
Andrew Barry
Winner: Lane Simkins
New Bands:
Whiting
Mercy Shore
Silent Culture
Beckoning
Aaron Palermo Band
American Dictionary
Winner: Silent Culture
Group of the Year:
3 Shades of Blue
Erek McFadden and the Praise Alliance
Dana Isles and Facedown
August Burns Red
Reilly
Winner: Erek McFadden and the Praise Alliance
Kindred’s Choice award: Dawson Coyle and Brandon Poynt Blank McKenzie
Hall of Fame: Doorway 320
Full Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-W_pP9gCs4&list=PLHcEJtfsK_uSa_jZAs_9rFiGd5bgpiA4_
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2017 Nominees and Winners:
New Artist:
1. Camille Johnson
2. Latia Johnson
3. Kyla Simone
4. Maya Elizabeth
5. Alexa Vaughn
6. Kurt Hartwell
Winner: Camille Johnson
New Group:
1. Hourglass
2. Constitution and Ninth
3. The Bedouin Fires
4. Thriving Seas
5. Digital Drive
6. Dust of the Earth
Winner: Dust of the Earth
Contemporary Male:
1.Eric Rapp
2. Noe Feliz
3. Jim Gaven
4. Dave Pettigrew
5. Dawson Coyle
6. Lane Simkins
Winner: Noe Feliz
Contemporary Female:
1. Dez Childs
2. Cristabelle Braden
3. Caitlin Jane
4. Kelly Deaver
5. Kirsten Joy
6. Shakara Monique
Winner: Dez Childs
Contemporary Group:
1. Call Me Found
2. Glorify
3. Driven 11
4. Matt Wheeler and The Vintage Hearts
5. Sunday Muse
6. Entrusted 365
Winner: Glorify
Rock Group:
1. Silent Culture
2. No Lost Cause
3. Once Called Saul
4. Romans Road
5. Headstone 118
6. 33
Winner: Romans Road
Praise and Worship:
1. Behold The Beloved
2. Simple Tenants
3. BeSure Worship Band
4. The Cary Sisters
5. (The autumn)
6. Brad and Nicole
Winner: Behold The Beloved
Gospel:
1. Erek McFadden and the Praise Alliance
2. Catrisha Utley
3. Katrice Cornett
4. Toni Corley
5. Tamika Taylor
6. Duncan and Rachelle
Winner: Katrice Cornett
R&B:
1. Tameka Ferebee
2. Parris Bowens
3. Donielle
4. Michelle Lee
5. Don Cephas
6. Christa Deana
Winner: Michelle Lee
Rap/Hip Hop:
1. King Richard
2. Kyle Alexander
3. Jeo “God Sent” Ramos
4. 3G (Drew Smith & “R.E.L”)
5. Jolon “Cypha IX” Franklin
6. Che Sarai
Winner: King Richard
Classic Rock:
1. Heavens Thunder Band
2. Ray Seemans
3. Think of 3
4. Regenerated Soul
5. Kindred Cross
6. Damaskus Road
Winner: Regenerated Soul
Best Cover Song:
1. Dawson Coyle – “Happiness” by Needtobreathe
2. Brad and Nicole – “Oceans” by Hillsong United
3. Kurt Hartwell – “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
4. Cristabelle Braden – “Beautiful Day” by Jamie Grace
5. Kelly Deaver – “Hope Now” by Addison Road
6. Lane Simkins – “Your Love Awakens Me” by Phil Wickham
Winner: Dawson Coyle
Original Christmas Song:
1. Dez Childs – “Christmas Wish”
2. Jim Gaven and Kim Yarson – “Christmas State of Mind”
3. Silent Culture – “The Reason”
4. Matt Wheeler – “King of the Light”
5. The Solid Rock Band “The Merry Christmas Song”
6. Caitlin Jane – “King of Love”
Winner: Matt Wheeler
Instrumentalist of the Year:
1) Trevor Gordon Hall
2) August Burns Red
3) Keith Andrew Grim
4) Sterling Koch
5) Gary Bailey
6) Parris Bowens
Winner: Gary Bailey
Group of the Year:
1) Behold The Beloved
2) Regenerated Soul
3) BeSure Worship Band
4) No Lost Cause
5) Silent Culture
Winner: Silent Culture
Kindred’s Choice Winner’s: Cristabelle Braden & BJ Shores
Hall of Fame: Cross Movement
Full Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Acq0tVpnI&list=PLHcEJtfsK_uQnGzf6MS2mD_333ntZ2cyj————————————————
2018 kindred Awards
Contemporary Male:
1) Dylan Wyka
2) Dave Pettigrew
3) Dawson Coyle
4) Dominick Cox (Driven 11)
5) Phillip Warda
6) Gordon Gregory Winner: Dominick Cox
Contemporary Female:
1) Cristabelle Braden
2) Jessica Crawford
3) Stephanie Slaybaugh
4) Camille Peruto
5) Chesternique
6) Kyla Simone Winner: Chesternique
New Artist:
1) Jahana Jones
2) Nydetra Young
3) Susan Charli
4) Anthony Jefferson
5) Ashle Carpenter
6) Tatiana Samaria
Winner: Nydetra Young
New Group:
1) The Latest
2) Kristin Kelly and 4:13
3) Through Veins
4) Eclectic Grace
5) Forgotten Truth
6) Manny Fuller & DC Winner: Forgotten Truth
Worship Artist:
1) Alicia Oatman
2) Latia Johnson
3) Natasha Daniels
4) Joselyn O’Hannon
5) Grace Crosby
6) Brennan Pritchett Winner: Natasha Daniels
Worship Group:
1) Primary Worship Band
2) Epic MSC
3) Remix Worship
4) The BeSure Worship Band
5) Royal Royal
6) (the autumn)
Winner: Remix Worship
Rock Artist/Group:
1) Silent Culture
2) Nikos
3) Mawcore
4) Behold The Beloved
5) Overcomer
6) Romans Road
Winner: Behold The Beloved
Contemporary Band:
1) Entrusted 365
2) Bonray
3) Glorify
4) Mercy Shore
5) Dana Isles & Facedown
6) Call Me Found Winner: Glorify
Male Rap/Hip Hop:
1) Concepts
2) Nikoleye
3) King Cyz
4) Illijam
5) Kyle Alexander
6) King Richard
Winner: Nikoleye
Female Rap/Hip Hop:
1) NyKisha Treasure Gaines
2) Daarina Saafir
3) Lady Ay
4) Che Sarai
5) Rashawn She Flows Tucker
6) Riecee Siren
Winner: Lady Ay
Folk/Indie:
1) The House of Levi
2) Cedar Routes
3) Arrow and Ember
4) The New Haven
5) Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart
6) Paging Samuel Winner: Cedar Routes
R&B/Soul:
1) Raizel
2) Tia Sharee
3) K Katrice
4) David Cooper
5) Michelle Lee
6) Christa Deana
Winner: Tia Sharee
Individual Gospel:
1) Ron Dinkins
2) TJ Wilkins
3) Rasheem Shambry
4) Deborah Haynes
5) Marcus Smith
6) Ang White Winner: Deborah Haynes
Gospel Group:
1) Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire
2) Sean Tillery & Changed
3) Demetrius Walton & Co
4) William Feaster & Progress
5) Chico Robinson & God’s Chosen
6) Antoine Jackson & Fresh Oil
Winner: William Feaster & Progress
Classic Rock:
1) Freddy Fish & The Loaves
2) Cross Roads
3) Sweet Mercy Band
4) Hard North
5) Regenerated Soul
6) Kindred Cross
Winner: Kindred Cross
Best Cover:
1) 2 the 1 – You’re Great Name (Natalie Grant)
2) Phillip and Melody Warda – Reckless Love/How He Loves (Cory Asbury/Crowder)
3) Behold The Beloved – Oceans (Hillsong)
4) Beauty For Ashes – The Heat (Needtobreathe)
5) Bonray – Move Keep Walking (Toby Mac)
6) Christa Deana – You Say (Lauren Daigle)
Winner: Behold The Beloved
Original Love Song:
1) Dawson Coyle – A Love Song For Two
2) Bri Shockley – Always
3) Thriving Seas – Through and Through
4) Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart – First Dance
5) The Latest – Velvet
6) Driven 11 – When She’s By My Side
Winner: Dawson Coyle
Original Hymn Arrangement:
1) Sean Tillery & Changed – Blessed Assurance
2) Keith Andrew Grim – This Is My Father’s World
3) Vince Martell and Peg Pearl (Vanilla Fudge) – Amazing Grace
4) Carol Sexton – Name Above All Names
5) Dave Pettigrew – How Great Thou Art
6) Caitlin Jane – Holy Holy Holy Winner: Dave Pettigrew
Kindred’s Choice Award Winners: Dominick Cox and Christa Deana
Local Legend Award (Kindred’s Hall of Fame):Wilmington Chester Mass Choir
Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYUNZKv1SGM
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5th Annual Kindred Awards Nominees (in no particular order)
Female Worship Artist
1) Natasha Daniels
2) Alicia Oatman
3) April Brown
4) Stephanie Slaybaugh
5) Melissa Bethea
6) Corinthia Nicole
7) Thilana Cary
8) Joy Melody
Winner: Joy Melody
Male Worship Artist
1) Noe Feliz
2) Jose Echevarria
3) Chris Wright
4) Jameson Rucci
5) Nelson Rodriguez
6) Dave Pettigrew
7) Dominick Cox
8) Dawson Coyle
Winner: Dawson Coyle
Worship Group
1) The Raymond Lee Band
2) JSU Worship
3) Primary Worship Band
4) The Evidence
5) Dana Isles & Facedown
6) BeSure Worship Band
7) Peyton Warren & Kingdom Sound
8) OM-53
Winner: BeSure Worship Band
Original Christmas Song:
1) Dez Childs – On Christmas
2) King Richard – Baby Boy
3) Riecee Siren – Cares Away
4) A Jermaine & Ascension – We Celebrate
5) Jafia Menay – This Year
6) Davon Rice – Because of Him (Yeah)
7) Arrow & Ember – Bright Star
8) Dylan Wyka – I’ll Sing A New Song
Winner: Dez Childs – On Christmas
Best Christmas Remake:
1) Behold The Beloved – O Holy Night
2) Cristabelle Braden – Angels We Have Heard on High
3) The New Haven – Carol of the Bells
4) Zak Williams – Go Tell It
5) Mawcore – Silent Night
6) Homestead Collective – Hark The Herald Angels Sing
7) Dave Pettigrew – The First Noel
8) Parris Bowens – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Winner: Mawcore – Silent Night
Hymns:
1) Dylan Wyka – We’ve Come This Far By Faith
2) Caitlin Jane – Nothing But the Blood
3) Davon Rice – Victory
4) Cristabelle Braden – Easter Hymn Medley
5) The Itzels – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
6) Sara Colyer – How Great Thou Art
7) Arrow & Ember – Near The Cross
8) Aaron Harris & Genesis – The Rock
Winner: Cristabelle Braden – Easter Hymn Medley
Rap Male:
1) Young Paul
2) Scenario
3) AJ Harding
4) Kyle Alexander
5) B.E.R.I.D.O.X.
6) Q Flo
7) Nikoleye
8) Andre Lewis
Winner: Kyle Alexander
Female Rap:
1) Lady Ay
2) Keylaze
3) Che Sarai
4) Patrice Edwards
5) Kierra Spence
6) Treasure Gaines
7) Raizel
Winner: Patrice Edwards
Rock:
1) Behold The Beloved
2) Hourglass
3) Threatpoint
4) Through Veins
5) Mawcore
6) No Lost Cause
7) Blue Sky Falls
8) Romans Road
Winner: No Lost Cause
Covers:
1) April Brown – Our God – Chris Tomlin
2) Beauty for Ashes – – Alone – Hollyn
3) Stephanie Slaybaugh – If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
4) Dez Childs – Lord I’m Ready Now – Plumb
5) BeSure Worship – Do It Again Elevation Worship
6) Denia Shanelle – I Am – CeCe Winans
7) Sara Colyer – The Story I Tell – Micah Tyler
8) Christa Deana – So Will I Hillsong
Winner: Sara Colyer – Story I Tell
Contemporary Band
1) The Itzels
2) Arrow & Ember
3) Virginia & New Creation
4) Peace II the Puzzle
5) Beauty For Ashes
6) Mercy Shore
7) Glorify
8) Eclectic Grace
Winner: Beauty For Ashes
Contemporary Male
1) Aaron Palermo
2) Art Salvagno
3) Daniel Folgado
4) Brad Steiger
5) Nate Miller
6) Phillip Warda
7) Zack Andrews
8) Dylan Wyka
Winner: Aaron Palermo
Contemporary Female
1) Dez Childs
2) Toria Daisey
3) Cristabelle Braden
4) Yvonne Hartman
5) Abigail McQuarrie
6) Caitlin Jane
7) Natalie Bremudez
8) Kyla Simone
Winner: Kyla Simone
Urban Contemporary:
1) Tatiana Samaria
2) Jafia Menay
3) Shakara Monique
4) Brittnee N. Smith (aka Britnee B)
5) Jewell B.
6) Ashle Carpenter
7) Dimitre Horton
8) Chesternique
Winner: Ashle Carpenter
Individual Gospel
1) Deborah Haynes
2) Nydetra Young
3) Katrice Cornett
4) Larry Daniels
5) Rasheem Shambry
6) TJ Wilkins
7) Chip Bailey
8) Marcus Smith
Winner: Chip Bailey
Contemporary Gospel
1) Manny Fuller & DC
2) William Feaster & Progress
3) Anthony Jefferson & Unleashed
4) Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire
5) Chico Robinson & God’s Chosen
6) Anton Milton & Glorified
7) A Jermaine & Ascension
8) Randall Potter & Harmoney
Winner: A Jermaine & Ascension
Traditional Gospel
1) Zak Williams & 1akord
2) The Bishops Choir
3) Edward Busta Fields & Friends
4) Preacherman and Friendz Gospel Group
5) Duncan & Rachelle
6) Dale Ciceron & Psalms of Praise
7) The Elders
8) Alvin Darling & Celebration
Winner: Zak Williams & 1/akord
Folk:
1) Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart
2) The House of Levi
3) The New Haven
4) Homestead Collective
5) Thriving Seas
6) The Cedar Routes
7) Kilo Lima
8) Liz Collins
Winner: Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart
Classic Rock:
1) Regenerated Soul
2) Kindred Cross
3) The Sweet Mercy Band
4) John’s Crossing
5) The Full Gospel Boogie Band
6) Frank Rocks Jesus
7) Hard North
8) Apologetix
Winner: John’s Crossing
R&B:
1) Carl Brister
2) Dimion (Denson)
3) Michelle Lee
4) K Katrice
5) Christa Deana
6) Riecee Siren
7) Davon Rice
8) Leah Smith
Winner: K Katrice
New Group:
1) OM-53
2) The Road North
3) Tehillah
4) Undefeated
5) Cellophane Daydream
6) Chasing Mae (formerly Silent Culture)
7) Neon Pillars
Winner: Undefeated
New Artist:
1) Sara Colyer
2) Serena Joy
3) Rebekah Reitzel
4) Briana Rae
5) Denia Shanelle
6) Katherine Quintina
7) Dwight Ross
8) Andrew Walls
Winner: Serena Joy
Love Songs:
1) Serenity Flemming – Love Me
2) Brad Steiger – Superhero
3) Toria Daisey – I Choose You
4) Carl Brister – The Edge
5) Dimion (Denison) – Let’s Stay Together
6) Concepts – Chemistry
7) Jim Gaven – Marry Me
8) Doug Plank – With You
Winner: Jim Gaven – Marry Me
Kindred’s Choice: Stephanie Slaybaugh, Riecee Siren, and Kyla Simone
Local Legend: Apologetix
Full Video Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntfVpOCy7MQ&list=PLHcEJtfsK_uQo0WpMkiC6PXrK7afvzoFI&index=1
6th Annual Kindred Awards Nominees (in no particular order)
New Artist/Group
1) Christina Morgan Diaz
2) Lavonne Nichols
3) Leah Wrenne
4) Maigane Diop
5) Nicole Rae
6) Rahdyah Renee
7) Wayne D & The Family
8) Made 2 Worship
Winner: Wayne D & The Family
Male Worship Artist
1) Andrew Walls
2) Anthony Jefferson
3) Dave Pettigrew
4) E. Daniels
5) Jay Todd
6) Nate Miller
7) Paul Gibbs
8) Zach Andrews
Winner: E. Daniels
Female Worship Artist
1) Alexandria Levin
2) April Brown
3) Dez Childs
4) Joy Melody
5) Liz Collins
6) Nydetra Young
7) Stephanie Kay
8) Thilana Cary
Winner: April Brown
Worship Group
1) Beauty For Ashes
2) BeSure Worship
3) Brad and Nicole
4) JSU Worship
5) OM-53
6) Raymond Lee Band
7) The Evidence
8) The Itzels
Winner: JSU Worship
Contemporary Male
1) Aaron Palermo
2) Brennan Pritchett
3) Carl Brister
4) Jesse Fryson
5) Jim Gaven
6) JJ Beauvais
7) Joel Howard
8) Ryan Jacobs
Winner: Brennan Pritchett
Contemporary Female
1) Caitlin Jane
2) Cristabelle Braden
3) Denia Shanelle
4) Dez Childs
5) Kyla Simone
6) Sara Colyer
7) Virginia Andrews
8) Yvonne Hartman
Winner: Dez Childs
Urban Contemporary Male
1) Calvin Duker
2) Dimitre Horton
3) Dwight Ross
4) Freddy Washington Jr.
5) Geo Soul
6) Jonah (aka Damon Wilkerson)
7) Kenny Lumpkin
8) Davon Rice
Winner: Dimitre Horton
Urban Contemporary Female
1) Ashle Carpenter
2) Donielle Houston
3) Jafia Menay
4) Jahana McCoy
5) Jazmine Renae
6) Lindsay Slayton
7) Michelle Lee
8) Serenity Fleming
Winner: Jafia Menay
Contemporary Gospel
1) A Jermaine & Ascension
2) Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire
3) Chester Davis Group
4) Chico Robinson & God’s Chosen
5) Dale Ciceron & Psalms of Praise
6) Laos In Harmony
7) Maurice Smith
8) Rasheem Shambry
Winner: Rasheem Shambry
Traditional Gospel
1) AJ Collier & The Band of Believers
2) Anton Milton & Glorified
3) Demetrius Walton & Co
4) Omar Frederick & Devotion
5) Peyton Warren & Kingdom Sound
6) Tamika Patton
7) Vincent Bohanon & The Sound of Victory
8) Zak Williams & 1/Akord
Winner: Tamika Patton
Male Rap
1) D Bishop
2) G Nap
3) Go Ye
4) Kyle Alexander
5) Nikoleye
6) Nucci Reyo
7) Russ Shanks
8) Rylan Box
9) Yaseen Harper
Female Rap
1) Che Sarai
2) Keylaze
3) Kiera Spence
4) Lady Ay
5) Lefty The Greatest
6) Patrice Edwards
7) Serious Voice
8) Shayna D
Winner: Shayna D
Rap Group
1) 1 Body Inc
2) 3G
3) 4 Unity
4) Free Radicalz
5) Made 2 Worship
6) Pairallel
7) Torn Straight
8) The NFTRY
Winner: Made 2 Worship
R&B
1) Aable
2) Cameron Rudd
3) Chip Bailey
4) Jewel B
5) Monique Renae
6) Mont Keys
7) Riecee Siren
8) Terrell “T-Rex” Simon
Winner: Monique Renae
Folk
1) Cedar Routes
2) Doug Plank
3) Homestead Collective
4) Jonathan Patrick 5) Juniper Songbirds
6) Lee Goldberg
7) Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart
8) The New Haven
Winner: The New Haven
Rock
1) August Burns Red
2) Behold The Beloved
3) Blue Sky Falls
4) Mawcore
5) Romans Road
6) Threatpoint
7) Undefeated
8) Glorify
Winner: Mawcore
Classic Rock
1) ApologetiX
2) Copper Coins
3) Eric Rapp
4) Heavens Thunder Band
5) John’s Crossing
6) Kindred Cross
7) Strength Through Faith
8) Frank Rocks Jesus
Winner: Kindred Cross
Spanish
1) Alexandria Levin
2) Betzaida Reyes
3) Big Willie Renaccio
4) Jun LP (aka Jorge Garcia)
5) Leslie Delgado
6) Natalie Bermudez
7) Velody (Aka Vel Gracia)
8) Yomayra
Winner: Yomayra
Original Christmas Song:
- 4 Unity – Christmas Time
- BJ Shores – King Is Here
- Blue Sky Falls – Quarantine Christmas
- Danielle & Lefty The Greatest – Love For the Holidays
- Meredith Dunckel – Seek
- Rhyme & Reason – More Than A Holiday
- Ryan Jacobs – Isaiah 7:14
- Yvonne Hartman – The Proof Is In the Manger
Winner: BJ Shores – King Is Here
Christmas Cover:
- Christina Morgan Diaz – O Holy Night
- Cristabelle Braden – Auld Lang Syne
- Latia Johnson – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- Mawcore – O Come Emmanuel
- Neon Pillars – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- R Louis – The First Noel
- Rahdyah Renee – Home For Christmas
- The Bishop’s Choir – Silent Night
Winner: Christina Morgan Diaz – O Holy Night
Best Hymn:
- Bishop Oatman & Friends – All Hair The Power
- Dana Isles & Facedown – Old Rugged Cross
- Doug Plank – A Mighty Fortress
- Juniper Songbirds – In Christ Alone
- Maigane Diop – Near The Cross
- Princess Lee – Greaet Is Thy Faithfulness
- Raymond Lee Band – Jesus Paid It All
- The Itzels – Give Thanks To the Lord
Winner: The Itzels – Give Thanks To The Lord
Original Love Song:
- AJ Harding – Love Like This
- Arielle Foster – Take A Chance
- God Nation f. EJ. Valentine – Red Rose
- Jesse Fryson – Hourglass
- JJ Beauvais – In Your Smile
- King Richard – Born In Purple
- R. Louis – This Way
- Torn Straight – Love Song For Serenity
Winner: AJ Harding – Love Like This
Cover Song:
- Dez Childs – God So Loved
- Jahana McCoy – Who You Say I Am
- Juniper Songbirds – For The Moments I Feel Faint
- Kenny Lumpkin – Nobody Greater
- Lavonne Nichols – You Say
- Meredith Dunckel – Run To You
- Sara Colyer – No Matter What
- Zack Andrews – Washed By The Water
Winner: Lavonne Nichols – You Say
Kindred’s Choice: Ashle Carpenter and Keylaze
Local Legend: The Itzels
Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHcEJtfsK_uScxIM91idJN1MQb1DkSfQZ
7th Annual Kindred Award Official Nominees
Female Rap:
- Blessings Farrow
- Faith Torres
- Keylaze
- Kiera Spence
- Lefty The Greatest
- Serious Voice
- Shayna D.
- Tierra Taylor
Winner: Keylaze
Male Rap
- AJ Harding
- Conviction The Rapper (Josiah Johnson)
- Big H3LP (Larrin Webster)
- Constant Battle (Maurice Howard)
- Go Ye (Jose Maldonado)
- King Richard (Richard Marsh)
- Jonathan Wallace
- Saint (Alex Tonkay)
Winner: AJ Harding
Rap Collaboration:
- Chvlice (Mitchell) f. Legend (Kenny Bolds) – Ole
- Dimion f. Nikoleye (Shevaun Keven) & Yaseen Harper – Tik Tok
- Duke Toller & Scenario (Cornelius Bolger) – Power of God Radio
- G Reason f. Vince Colley – Still At War
- Kyle Alexander f. Michelle Lee – 4TWENTYIV
- Russ Shanks f. Loudmouth – Iron Sharpens Iron Shayna D f. D. Bishop – How Deep is your Faith
- Yaseen Harper f. Mr. Truestory (Jaron Lolly) – Run Up
Winner: Dimion f. Nikoleye & Yaseen Harper – Tik Tok
- R&B
- Ashle Renee (Carpenter)
- Clay Gunther
- J. Conic (James Manuel Pastrana II)
- KB The Messenger (Kevin J. Bridges)
- Monique Renae
- R. Louis (Randall Potter)
- Riecee Siren
- Terell T-Rex Simon
Winner: Riecee Siren
Contemporary Female:
- Christina Morgan Diaz
- Cristabelle Braden
- Dez Childs
- Kira Shcherbakova
- Leah Wrenne
- Maigane Diop
- Princess Lee
- Vanessa Milanesi
Winner: Vanessa Milanesi
Contemporary Male:
- Aaron Palermo
- Jameson Rucci
- Jesse Fryson
- Jim Gaven
- JJ Beauvais
- Joel Howard
- Ryan Jacobs
- Tomar Jackson
Winner: Tomar Jackson
Contemporary Group:
- Eclectic Grace
- Katrice Cornett & Highest Praise
- OM-53
- Patrizsha & The Soulterior Motives
- Sweet Mercy Band
- The Dorsetts
- The Group Fire
- Virginia & The New Creation
Winner: The Dorsetts
Rock:
- Apologetix
- Cross Roads
- John’s Crossing
- Kindred Cross
- Mawcore
- Romans Road
- The Auburn Light
- Undefeated
Winner: The Auburn Light
Gospel Groups:
- AJ Collier & Band of Believers
- Anton Milton & Glorified
- Chico Robinson & God’s Chosen
- Dr. Josiah Rogers & 360
- Joy Restoration Movement
- Omar Fredrick & Devotion
- Peyton Warren & Kingdom Sound
- Zak Williams & 1/Akord
Winner: AJ Collier & Band of Believers
Female Worship:
- Alexandra Levin
- April Brown
- Dr. Sheila Johnson
- Elder Sharnelle Blain
- Psalmist Joy (Joy Melody)
- Katrice Cornett
- Melanie Waldman
- Fallon Witherspoon
Winners: Psalmist Joy & Dr. Sheila Johnson
Male Worship:
- Cherrod Allen
- Dave Pettigrew
- E. Daniels
- Edward Busta Fields
- Josh Copeland
- Kenny Lumpkin
- Rich Tolbert Jr.
- Tyree Miller
Winner: Tyree Miller
Worship Group:
- Beauty For Ashes
- BeSure Worship
- Dana Isles & Facedown
- HELP Ministries
- JSU Worship
- Laos In Harmony
- Nick Reynolds & Family Affair
- Raymond Lee Band
Winner: Nick Reynolds & Family Affair
New Artist/Group
- As I Am
- Cherrod Allen
- Heather Love (Heather Reason)
- Skii Mask Jordan (Jordan Ramble)
- Narrowhaven (Silas Angelino)
- Sherell Dawkins
- Takiyah Faith
- Tim Wortham Jr.
Winner: Cherrod Allen
Urban Contemporary Female
- Frantastic Noise
- Jemila Richardson
- K Katrice
- Marni Ali
- MeLaNie~dash
- Nicole Rae
- Rahdyah Renee
- Tonya Williams
Winner: Tonya Williams
Urban Contemporary Male
- Calvin Duker
- Darnell Miller
- Dwight Ross
- George Hillman
- Jared McClain
- Maurice Smith
- Prom!n3nce (Laddell Bedford)
- Tim Wortham Jr.
Winner: Tim Wortham Jr.
Urban Contemporary Group:
- 4 Trinity
- Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
- Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire
- Duncan & Rachelle
- Peace II The Puzzle
- Rasheem Shambry & Strength
- Trevone Perry & Team DP
- Wayne D. & The Fam
Winner: Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire
Spanish
- Betzaida Reyes
- Brendaliz Gonzalez
- Cynthia Quintana
- El Vladi (Postrado)
- Lemuel Morales
- Leslie Delgado
- Melodia DeJesus
- Yomayra
Winner: Melodia DeJesus
Folk/Storytellers:
- Big Sky Quartet (formerly Indian Summer Jars)
- Cedar Routes
- Homestead Collective
- Juniper Songbirds
- Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart
- The Itzels
- The Neighborly
- The New Haven
Winner: The Itzels
Original Christmas:
- BJ Shores – All Hail
- Copper Coins – Let Christmas Find Me
- Dylan Wyka – Born Within Us
- Laos In Harmony – Made it Through
- Michelle Lee – This Year
- Shayna D. – Jesus Day
- Terrell T-Rex Simon – R&G Christmas
- Zuumah – He Brought Joy
Winner: Shayna D
Christmas Cover:
- Ashle Renee (Carpenter) – Have Yourself A Merry Little
- Cristabelle Braden – Joy To The World
- Dez Childs – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
- George Hillman – O Holy Night
- Laos In Harmony – Hark The Herald Angels Sing
- Lavonne Nichols – Someday at Christmas Matt Wheeler – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings
- The Neighborly – Away In A Manger
Winner: Ashle Renee
Cover:
- Christina Morgan Diaz – The Anthem (Planetshakers)
- Lavonne Nichols – Stand (Donnie McClurkin)
- Matt Wheeler – For Moments I Feel Faint (Relient K)
- MeLaNie~dash – My Soul Longs For You (Jesus Culture)
- Melanie Waldman – Canvas And Clay (Pat Barrett)
- The Group Fire – Total Praise (Richard Smallwood)
- The New Haven – Death In His Grave (John Mark McMillan)
- Tim Wortham Jr. – Jesus (Ashle Rene Carpenter)
Winner: Matt Wheeler
Scripture Songs:
- Cristabelle Braden – Watching Over Us (Psalm 121)
- G.G.E.O. – My Hope (Psalm 25)
- Help Ministries – Be Strong (Ephesians 6:10-11)
- Joel Howard – Awake (Isaiah 52)
- Katrice Cornett – The Greatest Commandment (Mark 12:30)
- Kira Shcherbakova – Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1:9)
- Melanie Waldman – You’re There (Psalm 139)
- Rahdyah Renee – Shield (Psalm 3:3)
Winner: Cristabelle Braden
Love Song
- A-Ram & Jackie Legere – Forever
- Clay Gunther – Breathtakingly Beautiful
- D Bishop – Love At First Sight
- Dez Childs – I Get To Love You
- Jesse Fryson – Without You
- Melanie Waldman – Unfolding
- H.O.P.E Music x BeardGang f. Go-Ye – She Said Yes
- The Cedar Routes – I Like You
Winner: Dez Childs
Hymn:
- Caitlin Jane – Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- Magiane Diop – Sweet Hour of Prayer
- Omar Frederick & Devotion – Amazing Grace
- Rene – Blessed be The Rock
- Rich Tolbert Jr. – Crown Him (All Hail The Power)
- The Cedar Routes – How Great Thou Art
- The Itzels – Oh My Soul
- The New Haven – I Saw The Light/I’ll Fly Away
Winner: Rich Tolbert
Kindred’s Choice:
Behold The Beloved and Terrell T-Rex Simon
Local Legend: Dana Isles & Facedown
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8th Annual Kindred Awards (2023)
Male Worship:
- Andrew Walls
- Dave Pettigrew
- Jason Hendrickson
- Jay Todd
- Josh Copeland
- Mark Collier
- T Jaz Hawkins
- Tomar Jackson
- Tyree Miller
Winner: Josh Copeland
Female Worship:
- Amber J. Heart
- April Brown
- Ashlee Renee
- Fallon Witherspoon
- Katrice Cornett
- Melanie ~
- Melanie Waldman
- Psalmist Joy
- Vanessa Milanesi
Winner: Ashle Renee
Worship Group:
- Anthony V & Cedars
- BeSure Worship
- Delaware Worship Collective
- Deyontay & Nu Direction
- HELP Ministries
- Jerel Williams Featuring God Seekers
- JSU Worship
- Ministerio Esencia
- Nick Reynolds & Family Affair
- Ryan Vincent Ford & Ministry
Winner: Delaware Worship Collective
Spanish:
- Brendaliz Gonzalez
- Cynthia Quintana
- Go Ye
- Lemuel Morales
- Leslie Delgado
- Ministerio Esencia
- OM-53
- Peace II The Puzzle
- Yomayra
Winner: Go Ye
Gospel:
- Aurelius Palmer
- Cherrod Allen
- Chris Graham
- Kenneth Cartwright III
- Kevin Jarido
- Peyton Warren
- Samantha Howard
- Tracy Shy
Winner: Tracy Shy
Gospel Group
- Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire
- Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
- Bubby Fann & Praise Beyond
- Donald Ashley & Millenium
- Joshua Wingate & Fam
- Justin Powell & Adoration
- The Bishops Choir
- William L. Moore & Manifest
- Zak Williams & 1/akord
Winner: Bubby Fann & Praise Beyond
Contemporary Male
- Anthony Jefferson
- Antonio Vaulx
- Carl Brister
- Dylan Wyka
- Jameson Rucci
- Jim Gaven
- JJ Beauvais
- Joel Howard
- Tim Wortham Jr.
Winner: Anthony Jefferson
Contemporary Female
- Camille Peruto
- Christina Morgan Diaz
- Cristabelle Braden
- Dez Childs
- Lavonne Nichols
- Lindsay Nicole
- Melanie Waldman
- Shameka Marshall
- Tameka Ferebee
Winner: Dez Childs
Contemporary Group:
- Call Me Found
- Dana Isles & Facedown
- Laos In Harmony
- OM-53
- Patrizsha & The Soulterior Motives
- The Dorsetts
- The Itzels
- The Neighborly
- The Scott Day Band
Winner: Call Me Found
New Artist/Group
- AJ Evans
- Alterlife
- Amber J Heart
- Fare Thee Well
- FLOGIC
- GXLD FVBRK
- Ryan Itzel
- The Ally J Band
- The Grimjacks
Winner: AJ Evans
Rock:
- John’s Crossing
- Kindred Cross
- Mawcore
- Oracle
- Prophet Priest
- Romans Road
- Testimony 19:7
- The Auburn Light
- Undefeated
Winner: Undefeated
Male Rap:
- AJ Harding
- CHSN
- FOCUS
- G Reason
- IamKingWalker
- Kyle Alexander
- Loudmouth
- No Nonsense Cooper
- Richie Righteous
- The Ambassador
Winner: CHSN
Female Rap:
- Faith Torres
- His Purpose
- Keiana Parks
- Keylaze
- Kiera Spence
- Lefty The Greatest
- Serious Voice
- Shayna D
- Zel
Winner: HisPurpose
Rap Duo/Group:
- 1 Body Inc
- FLOGIC
- Gods Music
- GXLD FVBRK
- Nikeo Music
- Pairallel
- Russ Shanks & Go Ye
- Trutha & Mic Wise
Winner: Russ Shanks & Go Ye
Rap Collaboration:
- B.E.R.I.D.O.X. & J. Johnson – History Lesson
- Constant Battle & Maine – I’m Rich
- David Veira & Yankee B – I’m A Christian
- Go Ye & Faith Torres – Mountain Top
- J Johnson & Keiana Parks – Time’s Ticking
- Russ Shanks & Just Danielle – Times Like This
- T The Bishop & Emanuel Da Prophet – High Steppin’
- Yaseen Harper & Nikoleye – All Gas No Brakes
- Zaydok The God Hop MC & Big Fil – The Trenches
- Nikoleye & King Cyz – C’N
Winner: Keiana Parks & J. Johnson – Time’s Ticking
R&B
- Brother Marcus Smith
- KB The Messenger
- Malik Hammond
- Monique Renae
- Naomi Raine
- Riecee Siren
- Takiyah Faith
- Talasia
- Terrell T-Rex Simon
Winner: Terrell T-Rex Simon
Urban Contemporary:
- Briana Rae
- GGEO
- Jamaal Miller
- Lamar Bryan
- Lamont Sanders
- Madison Copeland
- Mr. TruStory
- Namarah
- Precious Keitt
Winner: Lamont Sanders
Urban Contemporary Group:
- A Jermaine & Ascension
- JLC Muzic
- Joy Restoration Movement
- JVR Music Group
- Katrice Cornett & Highest Praise
- Saul2Paul Project
- The Group Fire
- Trevone Perry & Team DP
Winner: Saul2Paul Project
Folk/Storytellers
- Erik Christensen
- Lee Goldberg
- Matt Wheeler
- Narrowhaven
- Ryan Itzel
- Sweet Life
- The New Haven
- Wendy Shettig
- Yvonne Hartman
Winner: Ryan Itzel
Original Christmas
- A Ram – Noel
- Craig Hayes presents UMAC – Joy, peace, favor
- Delaware Worship Collective – There Is
- GXLD FVBRK – Christmas Time Again
- Johnnie Smurf Smith – Pot Luck
- KB The Messenger – My Christmas Wish
- Keylaze – O Come Let Us Adore Him
- Untdld – Bag Full of Joy
- Zuumah – Greatest Day
- The Neighborly – He Has Come
Winners:
Keylaze – O Come Let Us Adore Him KB The Messenger My Christmas Wish
Christmas Covers:
- Ally J. Band – Silent Night
- Amber J Heart – Noel
- Dez Childs – Light of the World
- Jay and Angell Morris – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- JJ Beauvais – O Come O Come Emmanuel
- Matt Wheeler – O Come All Ye Faithful
- Mawcore – What Child Is This
- Rene – Christmas Time Is Here
- Yvonne Hartman – O Holy Night
- Lamont Sanders – The Christmas Song
Winner: Amber J. Heart – Noel
Dance Song of the Year:
- 4 Trinity – Never Fade
- Carl Brister – Love (remix)
- Christina Morgan Diaz – You Are
- Dani Peace Wilson – Boy Bye
- Dez Childs – My Escape
- OM-53 – Seasons (Dlmark remix)
- Reid f. Myk – Changed Man
- Serious Voice f. Latoya J. – Woman First
- The Group Fire – More Than Friends
Winner: Serious Voice & Latoya J. – Woman First
Local Legend – The Bishop’s Choir