CONGRATULATIONS!
TO ALL THE 2012 RHYTHM OF GOSPEL AWARDS NOMINEES
Rhythm Of Gospel CD Of The Year
The Anointed Brothers Of Flint – “Introducing The Anointed Brothers Of Flint”
Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis – “Live In Memphis”
Jai Reed – “Jai Reed”
James Ziegler – “Better”
Kevin Terry & Predestined – “Kevin Terry & Predestined Live”
Jason Wright & Masters Touch – “Victorious Believer”
Corey Williams – “Blessings”
Level8 – “The One”
Rainbow Israel – “Now I Understand”
Traditional CD Of The Year
Tim White – “I’m Trusting
Friendship Baptist Church – “Friendship Sings: A Worship Movement”
Marcus Mosby – “Taking It Back To Church”
New Jerusalem Church Mass Choir – “More Than Enough
Kevin O Davis & The FBU Unified Choir – “Spread God’s Word”
Colorado Movement – “Rayshun Walker Presents One”
Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart & House Of Prayer MBC – There’s A Story Behind My Praise”
Wilma Bivens – “God Will Do It”
Lady Voncile Belcher – “Kourageous”
Contemporary CD Of The Year
JoVonta Patton & Deliverance For Youth – “There Is DFY LIVE”
Brandon Mitchell & Singers With A Purpose – “I Feel A Move”
Jamar Esaw & Triad:4 Christ – “Prepare Me”
Kim Boggerty – “I Know The Man Jesus”
Kendall King – “Faithful”
Todd Curry & Focus – “Quit Playin Church”
James Ziegler – “Better”
Otis Byrd Jr. & Adoration – “The Experience”
Mark Brown & Focus – “Restoration”
Urban Contemporary/R&P CD Of The Year
Justin Felton & The Prayze Team – “I Am Praise”
The Gunters – “More Than Conquerors”
Antoine Hilton – “B.A.I.T.
Jovita Sheppard – “Rock Righteous”
AJaay Swindell – “I Owe It All To You”
Jasmine Williams – “New Beginning”
Batayah – “Simply Batayah”
Divine Nature – “Life Support”
Kelly Downing – “Greater Faith In You”
Holy Hip Hop CD Of The Year
Rainbow Israel – “Now I Understand”
JB Real – “Freedom”
Brotha Joseph – “In God We Trust”
RK True Solider – Street Gospel”
Survivor Q – “Daily Bread”
NickDog – “Disciple Of God”
Davayne – “God’s Gift”
O-Dawg – “Real Talk, Volume II: Weapon Of Wisdom”
360 – “Just Believe”
Praise & Worship CD Of The Year
Dr. Mark Williams – “Everything”
Chris Byrd – “Vessel”
Todd Dulaney – “Pullin Me Through”
DeMarcus Jones & Next Dimension – “Purpose”
Maurice Griffin – “I Am Somebody 1:Peter 2:7”
Shaleashea & Sounds Of Saints – “Cry Out”
Minister Lawrence Rush & The Upperroom – “Never Alone”
Anitra Wilson – “Miracle”
Mark Wright & Friends – “Soul Essence Of A Worshipper”
Quartet CD Of The Year
The Anointed Brothers Of Flint – “Introducing The Anointed Brothers Of Flint”
Redeemed – “The Journey Begins”
The New Converted Voices – “A New Beginning”
The Gospel Sonz Of Pine Bluff – “There Is No Limit”
Second Chance – “Get Right”
The Voice Of Clouds – “Everywhere I Go”
Totally Committed – “The Time Has Come”
Chuck & The Guiding Clouds – “Change”
Alexis Jones – “Just Being Me”
Male Quartet Group Of The Year
The New Converted Voices – Tupelo, MS
The Gospel Sonz – Pine Bluff, AR
Totally Committed – Maxton, NC
Second Chance – Omaha, NE
The Voices Of Clouds – Rochester, NY
Chuck & The Guiding Clouds – La Marque, TX
Redeemed – Montgomery, AL
The Anointed Brothers Of Flint – Flint MI
Michael Boykin & The Mighty Voices – Clinton, NC
Female Quartet Group Of The Year
Ziyon - Houston TX
The Sweet Singing Harmonettes – Charlotte, NC
The Douglas Singers – Chicago, IL
Karen Washington & The New Singing Stars – Bainbridge, GA
The McDonald Sisters- Fayetteville, NC
The Alabama Gurlz – Eufaula, AL
Sionetts – West Hempstead, NY
Traditional/Contemporary Group/Duo Of The Year
Level8
Mark Brown & Focus
Powerfied Youth
Brandon Mitchell & Singers With A Purpose
Robert Weaver & The Weaver Chorale
DeMarcus Jones & Next Dimension
Otis Byrd Jr. & Adoration
Todd Curry & Focus
Zak Williams & 1 Akord
Urban Contemporary Artist Of The Year
Kenyatta Bryant
AJaay Swindell
The Gunters
Antoine Hilton
Musical Affirmation Of Christ
LeShawn Daniels
Jamie Simond
Keni Applewhite
John Jay
Best Performance By Duo/Group Of The Year
Divine Nature
Minister Lawrence Rush & Upperroom
Justin Felton & The Prayze Team
God’s Gift
Brandon Mitchell & Singers With A Purpose
Otis Byrd Jr. & Adoration
The Gunters
Anointed By God
The Douglas Singers
Worship/Praise Artist Of The Year
Dr. Mark Williams
Spencer Thornton
Ontario Showers
Joshua Kagler & HPC
DeMarcus Jones & Next Dimension
Jovita Sheppard
Anitra Wilson
Mark Wright & Friends
Minister Lawrence Rush & Upperroom
Church Choir Of The Year
Friendship Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir – Kansas City, MO
Bethel Baptist Institutional Church - Jacksonville, FL
The Calvary Church Choir – Cincinnati OH
All Nations Life and Praise Church – Stockbridge, GA
Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart & House Of Prayer MB Church – Flint, MI
Powerfied Youth - Salisbury MD
Kevin O Davis & The FBU Unified Choir – Dallas, TX
New Jerusalem Church Mass Choir –Jackson, MS
Wayman Chapel AME Church – Jacksonville, FL
Contemporary Choir Of The Year
Kevin Terry & Predistined
Jamar Esaw & Triad:4Christ
Darnell Davis & Remnant
JoVonta Patton & Deliverance For Youth
Jason Wright & Masters Touch
Level8
Powerfied Youth
Zak Williams & 1 Akord
All Nations Life and Praise Church
Traditional Choir Of The Year
Kevin O Davis & The FBU Unified Choir
Alabama People Choice Mass Choir
Sears Holding Associate Gospel Choir
Marcus Mosby & United In Christ
Colorado Movement
New Jerusalem Church Mass Choir
Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart & House Of Prayer MB Church
Friendship Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir
The Calvary Church Choir
Community Choir Of The Year
Sears Holding Associate Gospel Choir
Kevin Terry & Predestined
Jamar Esaw & Triad:4Christ
Zak Williams & 1 Akord
Darnell Davis & Remnant
Jovanta Patton & Deliverance For Youth
Jason Wright & Master’s Touch
Colorado Movement
Meachum Clark & True Purpose
New Artist Of The Year
KJ Scriven
Kevin Terry & Predestined
Friendship Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir
Jamie Simond
Robert Weaver & The Weaver Chorale
God’s Gift
Minister Lawrence Rush & The Upperroom
Christina Benjamin
Jamar Esaw & Triad:4Christ
Rhythm Of Gospel Artist Of The Year
Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis – Memphis, TN
Chris Byrd - Maumee, OH
Batayah - Fayetteville, NC
Level8 - Miami Gardens, FL
Terrance Mackey & Nu Restoration – Desoto, TX
Todd Curry & Focus - Snow Camp, NC
Lady Voncile Belcher - Norcross, GA
Survivor Q - Long Beach, CA
Keni Applewhite – Atlantic City, NJ
Holy Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
O-Dawg – Louisville, KY
JB Real – Raleigh, NC
Von Won – Houston, TX
M.C. B. aka Michael C. Beach – Defuniak Springs, FL
Survivor Q - Long Beach, CA
360 – North Plainfield, NJ
Brotha Joseph – Spring TX
Immortal – Houston, TX
NickDog – Beaumont, CA
Gospel Radio Station Of The Year
Sheridan Gospel Network – “The Light” - Ellenwood, GA
KWWJ 1360 AM – Baymont, TX
WGRB Inspiration 1390 AM – Chicago, IL
107.9 The Beat Lexington – Lexington, KY
WARR - 1520 AM – Warrenton, NC
Rejoice 1140 AM - Altamonte Springs, FL
WVAS FM 90.7 – Montgomery, AL
WZAZ Gospel 1400 AM – Jacksonville, FL
Radio Announcer Of The Year
Morgan Dukes - “The First Lady Of Gospel Radio” - SGN The Light
Cory “Coco Brother” Condrey
Wanda Patterson – WCGL AM 1360
Joy Harris - 107.9 The Beat Lexington
Evangelist Loretta Coleman “The Queen” – WGCV 620 AM
Pastor Franklin Maurice Henderson - XCEL Broadcasting Network
Angier Johnson - WVAS FM 90.7
Michael Adrain Davis – Hallelujah 95.7 FM
Grace “Bam Bam” Rhodes – WARR 1520 AM
Producer Of The Year
James Ziegler – “Better”
Produced By: James Ziegler, Loren “Tone” Kirkland and Jerome Kirkland
Kendall King – “Crazy Praise"
Produced By: Kendall King
Jamar Esaw & Triad:4Christ – “Prepare Me”
Produced By: Jamar Esaw, Brain Lofton, and Michael “Brandon” Bratsch
Colorado Movement – “One”
Produced By: Rayshun Walker for Maschil Music Group
Kevin O Davis & The FBC Unified Choir – “Spread God’s Word”
Produced By: Bobby Sparks II, and Kevin O Davis
Mark Wright & Friends – “Soul Essence Of A Worshiper”
Produced By: Mark Wright
Corey Williams – “Blessings”
Produced By: Marcus Taylor and Grove Quest Productions
Wilma Bivens – “God Will Do It”
Produced By: Brian Dunlap for D-Lap Productions
Maurice Griffin – “I Am Somebody 1 Peter 2:9”
Produced By: Maurice Griffin, and Marshon Lewis
Best Recording Artist With Featured Soloist
Otis Byrd – “All In His Hands – featuring Pastor Otis Byrd Sr.
The New Converted Voices – “I Call Him Jesus” featuring Lisa Knowles
Justin Felton & The Prayze Team – “Heard My Cry” – featuring Jesse Stevenson
Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis – “He Will” – featuring Benita Washington
Teen Pure N Heart – “Where Would I Be” – featuring La’Ontra Jones
Jason Wright & Masters Touch – “Sinner Man” – featuring Lillian Lloyd
James Ziegler – “Lift Him” – featuring Zanetta Wingfield
Gospo-Fella Entertainment – “Chosen To Be Separated” featuring C2BS
Brandon Mitchell & SWAP – “Get It Out” featuring Kimberly Washington
Rhythm Of Gospel Song Of The Year
Todd Dulaney – “Pullin Me Through”
Joshua Kagler & HPC – “Adoration”
Robert Weaver & The Weaver Chorale – “God Changed Me”
Otis Byrd Jr. & Adoration – “Holy Is He”
Darnell Davis & Remnant – “Your Power”
Kendall King – “Crazy Praise”
James Ziegler – “Better”
Rainbow Israel – “Now I Understand”
Kima Charysse – “Jesus Will”
Contemporary Song Of The Year
Kevin Terry & Predestined – “Hold On”
Robert Weaver & The Weaver Chorale – “God Changed Me”
Diana Woods – “You Better Listen”
Brandon Mitchell & Singers With A Purpose – “Get It Out”
Teen Pure N Heart – “Where Would I Be”
Anitra Wilson – “Miracle”
Terrance Mackey & Nu Restoration – “So Good”
Darnell Davis & Remnant – “Your Power”
Kenyatta Bryant – “The BIBLE”
Traditional Song Of The Year
Friendship Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir – “Let Everything That Has Breath”
Algeron Wright – “Ready To Serve”
LeShawn Daniels – “Song Of Restoration”
Wilma Bivens – “God Will Do It”
Marcus Mosby - “No Failure”
Tim White – “Grace”
Frozene Hayes – ‘Thank You Lord One More Chance”
Minister CL Johnson – “Give Me Strength”
Lady Voncile Belcher – “Yes”
Urban/R&P Song Of The Year
Jasmine Williams – “Rock Star”
Anointed By God – “Tribute To You”
John Jay – “Take Me Up”
Claudia Elliot – “Grandma’s Hands”
KJ Scriven – “Gotta Tell You”
Musical Affirmation Of Christ – “Let It Flow”
God’s Gift – “Celebrate”
Rob J – “Don’t Get It Twisted”
Jamie Simond – “Can’t Wait”
Holy Hip Hop Song Of The Year
Von Won – “Bow Down”
M.C.B. aka Michael C. Beach – “Power Up”
O-Dawg – “I Represent”
Immortal – “Prayer Warriors”
RK True Soldier - “Get Saved”
Dayvne – “Good News”
Brotha Joseph – “Change Your Mind”
360 – “Sorry I Can’t Go”
Survivor Q – “First Thing First”
Praise and Worship Song Of The Year
Powerfied Youth – “The Blood”
Chris Byrd – “Glory And Honor”
Kelly Downing – “Greater”
Dr. Mark Williams – “King Of Glory
Mark Brown & Focus – “Unconditional Love”
Ontario Showers – “Come Forth”
Todd Dulaney – Pullin Me Through”
Jai Reed – “Secret Place”
Darnell Davis & Remnant – “Make Me Over”
Quartet Song Of The Year
The Anointed Brother Of Flint -“It Could Have Been Me”
The Gospel Sonz Of Pine Bluff – God Will Fix It
The New Converted Voices – “Good God”
Totally Committed – “I’ve Got A Right”
Second Chance – “Get Right”
The Voices Of Clouds – “Everywhere I Go”
Michael Boykins/The Mighty Voices – “Stand Up”
Ziyon - “Mercy On Me”
The Alabama Gurlz – “Gonna Be Alright”
Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year
Todd Dulaney – Snellville, GA
Zebulon Ellis – Conyers, GA
Maurice Griffin – Snellville, GA
Corey Williams – Westmont IL
Mark A. Smith – McComb, MS
Joshua Kagler – New Orleans, LA
KJ Scriven – Parkton, NC
Spencer Thornton – Portsmouth, VA
James Ziegler – Pittsburg, PA
Urban Contemporary Male Vocalist
John Jay – Richmond, VA
Jamie Simond – Snellville, GA
KJ Scriven – Parkton, NC
Mark A. Smith – McComb, MS
Antoine Hilton – Middletown, NY
John Brown – Clermont, FL
Dana Lipsey – Creedmoor, NC
Rob J Jones – Flint, MI
Keni Applewhite – Atlantic City, NJ
Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year
Tim White – Chicago, IL
Algeron White – Swansea, SC
Minister CL Johnson – Flint, MI
Courtney Jackson – Omaha, NE
Jeffery (Jay) Williams – Flint, MI
Pastor Otis Byrd Sr. – Lithia Springs, GA
Dr. Mark Williams – Nashville, TN
James Zigelar – Pittsburg, PA
Michael Boykins – Clinton, NC
Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year
Batayah – Fayetteville, NC
DeAnna Ransom – Wilmington, DE
Kenyatta Bryant – Riverdale, GA
Erika Morrison – Charlotte, NC
Shealeshea Brooks – Chicago, IL
Kim Boggerty – Dover, DE
Jovita Shepprard – Brooklyn, NY
Jasmine Williams – Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly Downing – East Orange, NJ
Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year
Kendall King – Reston, VA
Wilma Bivens – Fresno, TX
Frozene Hayes - Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Kim Boggerty – Dover, DE
Lady Voncile Belcher – Norcross, GA
Anitra Wilson – Garner, NC
Alexis Jones – Bay City, TX
Lemmie Battles – Chicago, IL
Urban Contemporary Female Vocalist
Claudia Elliot – Fuquay Varina, NC
Christina Benjamin – Oak Park, MI
Martay – Salinas, CA
Batayah – Fayetteville, NC
Anitra Wilson – Garner, NC
Kelly Downing – East Orange, NJ
Diana Woods – Atlanta, GA
Kima Charysse – Kennesaw, GA
Erika Morrison – Charlotte, NC
Rhythm Of Gospel Music Video Of The Year
Jai Reed – “Secret Place”
James Funches & BHTPW – “Not By Might”
Brotha Joseph – “Forgive Me”
Teen Pure N Heart Live – “WOW”
Marjane – “Give God His Praises”
DeAnna Ransom – “I Hear You LIVE”
The Bell Singers – “Live In Memphis”
The McDonald Sisters- “Live In Conway”
Song Writer Of The Year
Maurice Griffin – His Praises – Written By: Maurice Griffin
Marcus Mosby – “No Failure” - Written By: Marcus Mosby
Brandon Mitchell & SWAP – “King Of Glory” – Written By: Charles Tucker
Kevin O Davis – “Nothing But The Blood” – Written By: Kevin O Davis
DeMarcus Jones & Next Dimension – “Purpose” - Written By: Xavier Jackson
Mark Wright & Friends –“ I Worship You” – Written By: Mark Wright
Algeron Wright – “Ready To Serve” - Written By: Algeron Wright
Chris Byrd – “All The Earth” – Written By: Chris Byrd
Christina Benjamin – “Holding Me Close” – Written By: Christina Benjamin
Product Packaging Of The Year
Justin Felton & The Prayze Team – “I Am Praise”
Stephen M. Lee – “Music and The Key Life”
Jamar Esaw/Triad:4 Christ – “Prepare Me”
Divine Nature – “Life Support”
New Jerusalem Church Mass Choir – “More Than Enough”
Mark A. Smith – “My Story”
Mark Brown & Focus – “Restoration”
Jovonta Patton & Deliverance For Youth -“There Is DFY LIVE”
NickDog – “Disciple Of God”
Rhythm Of Gospel Praise/Mime Team Of The Year
Silent Witness Mime Team – Lexington, NC
Called 2 Dance Mime – Woodstock, GA
Thermostat Mimes – Fort Worth, TX
Anointed Hands Mime Ministry – Wixom, MI
Genesis Mime – Eastover, NC
UM Mimes – Monroe, LA
AK Mimes Ministry – Pineville, LA
Wings Mime – New Orleans, LA
Silent Adoration Mime – Beaumont, TX
Alternative Christian Gospel CD
Daniel Kondas – “Called”
Immensus8 – “Immeasurable”
Dana Lipsey – “Jesus Saved Me”
Chan – “Feel the Music”
Erika Morrison – “Gratitude”
John Brown – “Unplugged”
Gospel Fella Entertainment – “The Countdown”
Martay – “Game Over”
Keni Applewhite – “Last But Not Forgotten”
Alternative Christian Song Of The Year
Kenyatta Bryant – “The BIBLE”
Nicole Michelle Apointe – “My Groom”
Daniel Kondas – “Make A Change”
Christina Benjamin – “Holding Me”
Chan – “Amazing Grace”
Immensus8 – “Somehow You Found Me”
John Brown – “Unplugged”
Gospo-Fella Entertainment – “Invincible”
Dana Lipsey – “Jesus Saved Me”
Special Event CD Of The Year
Stephen M. Lee – Music and The Key Life
Gospo-Fella Entertainment – “The Countdown”
Alabama People Choice Mass Choir – “Getting My House In Order”
Immensus8 – Immeasurable
Daniel Kondas – “Called”
Martay – “Game Over”
Teen Pure N Heart – “WOW”
Nicole Michelle Apointe – “Come To Me”
Paul Taylor – “Passion For Playing Hymns Volume II”
Record Label/Company Of The Year
Pen Tab Records
Ashro Records
Thirty37 Entertainment
Gold Street Gospel
CE Records
Lion Of Judah Records
New Vision Records
JMickey Music Group
Gospel Radio Promotion & Marketing Group Of The Year
Grateful Gospel - Mr. Quentin & Charese Mclean
Get Noticed Marketing – Lashelle Crump
Thompkins Media Group – TC Thompkins
Marketing Ministry – Mrs. Wanda Adams
DeShields Entertainment - Mrs. Norma DeShields Brown
Total Prayze Entertainment Group – David Wallace
The Rite Note Entertainment Group – Donnell Russell
DW Promotions –Daphanie Cassel
Royal Priesthood Promotions – Marvin Houston
Internet Print/Press/Media Group Of The Year
Promoting Purpose Magazine
Gospel Now Christian Lifestyle Magazine
Epitome Magazine
Gospel Synergy Magazine
Encore Gospel Entertainment Magazine
AirPlay 360 Online Magazine
The Gospel Round-Up
Gospel News Magazine
I Am Entertainment Magazine
Internet Radio Show Of The Year
XCEL Broadcasting Network – Frank Henderson
Christian Juke Box (CJB) – Kevin James
The Quartet Hour - Jermaine Mickey
Ek3 Internet Radio – Ellis Kelly III
The Praise Gospel Network (PGN) Radio
BAP (Brodrick A Purvis Productions) – Brodrick Purvis
I Shout For Joy – Jamila Joy
Internet Media Group Of The Year
Black Gospel Promo
Grateful Gospel
Gospel Impact Radio
Total Prayze Entertainment Group
Reunion Ministry
Block Buster Gospel
The Praise House
DW Promotions
Praise Gospel Network (PGN)
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November 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
