March is Women’s History Month, and this month Trending With Ms Tre is proudly celebrating the women shaping the sound, soul, and global influence of Caribbean music.

From reggae, soca, dancehall, kompa, zouk, calypso, and Afrobeat-inspired island rhythms—Caribbean women have always been cultural architects. They are the storytellers, innovators, producers, DJs, and executives pushing boundaries while preserving tradition.

Throughout March, we’re spotlighting women from every Caribbean country, honoring both legendary icons and emerging voices. Along the way, we’re highlighting new releases, fresh music, brand-new music videos, and major accomplishments that showcase how Caribbean women continue to elevate the industry in real time.

Expect exclusive features, curated playlists, artist highlights, and moments that amplify women whose contributions deserve center stage—not just this month, but always.
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Because Caribbean women in music don’t follow trends.
They create them.
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— TWMT

​NAACP announced the full list of “57th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, and Teyana Taylor nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Select categories will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, February 28, 2026, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, at 8 PM ET/8 PM PT on BET and will simulcast on CBS Television Network. This year’s theme is “We See You.”

Sinners leads in motion picture categories with 18 nods, followed by Highest 2 Lowest with nine nominations. Bel-Air leads across the television categories with seven nominations, followed by Abbott Elementary, Reasonable Doubt, and Ruth & Boaz with six nominations each, and Forever with five nominations. Netflix also leads with an impressive 47 nominations.

Teyana Taylor leads nominations in multiple categories with a total six nominations – including Entertainer of the Year, her roles in One Battle After Another and Tyler Perry’s Straw, and for her album Escape Room. Cynthia Erivo earned four nominations, including Entertainer of the Year and recognition for her role in Wicked: For Good.

Kendrick Lamar received the most nominations in the music recording categories, earning six nominations, while Cardi B. and Leon Thomas received four nominations each, followed closely by Doechii and Teyana Taylor, both earning three nods. RCA Records received eight nominations, the most across record labels. HarperCollins leads nominations across literary categories with eight nominations, followed by Penguin Random House with six nominations.

This year, NAACP is introducing two new categories: Outstanding Literary Work – Journalism, recognizing excellence in nationally distributed journalism that informs, uplifts, and authentically reflects on experiences, issues, or perspectives significantly affecting the Black community, or U.S. national affairs through a lens of racial equity, social justice, or community impact; and Outstanding Editing in a Motion Picture or Television Series, Movie, or Special, honoring excellence in post-production editing that enhances storytelling, strengthens narrative flow, and amplifies emotional impact.

Nominations were announced today live on CBS Mornings by the “57th NAACP Image Awards” host Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and on YouTube/NAACPPlus by Gail Bean and Marcel Spears.

“The NAACP Image Awards is our declaration to our community that “We See You,” affirming Black creativity, excellence, and humanity across every space where our stories are told,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “From film, television, and music to literature and beyond, the voices of all of our nominees tell stories that honor our past, celebrate our identity, and remind us that storytelling has the power to move culture forward.”

“The NAACP Image Award nominations underscore what we’ve always known to be true – our people are the heartbeat of culture,” said Louis Carr, President of BET. “Their creativity, excellence, and commitment to telling our stories with authenticity and purpose continue to set the standard. We’re honored to stand alongside the NAACP in celebrating the voices and visionaries who move our culture forward.”

By visiting www.naacpimageawards.net, the public can vote to determine the winners of the “57th NAACP Image Awards” in select categories. Voting closes on February 7, 2026, at 12:00 midnight (ET). Winners will be revealed during the “57th NAACP Image Awards” telecast on Saturday, February 28 live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, on BET. NAACP will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories at the “57th NAACP Image Awards” Creative Honors Thursday, February 26 and virtually on YouTube/NAACPPlus Monday, February 23-Wednesday, February 25.

For information and updates, please follow NAACP Image Awards on Instagram @NAACPImageAwards and visit www.bet.com/naacp-image-awards.

January 2026 arrives with a quiet invitation—not to rush, not to overcommit, but to reset with intention. The beginning of a new year isn’t about immediate perfection; it’s about laying a foundation that supports both your personal well-being and professional growth. This season is your opportunity to reflect on what worked, release what didn’t, and move forward with clarity.

Here are 20 intentional ways to kick off January 2026 personally and professionally:

• Set one personal intention that grounds you
• Identify one professional goal that stretches you
• Reflect honestly on lessons from 2025
• Release habits, relationships, or routines that drained you
• Refresh your morning or evening routine
• Clean up your physical and digital spaces
• Revisit your “why” and realign with purpose
• Set realistic goals for Q1
• Schedule rest as intentionally as work
• Create boundaries around your time and energy
• Invest in one skill or area of growth
• Reconnect with mentors, collaborators, or peers
• Update your brand, resume, or media presence
• Track progress weekly without pressure
• Choose consistency over perfection
• Protect your peace unapologetically
• Practice gratitude daily
• Celebrate small wins along the way
• Stay aligned instead of overbooked
• Move forward with confidence and grace

 
January is not about rushing into the year—it’s about building something sustainable that lasts.

​We’re sliding into the last half of October, and if you’ve been thinking about getting out and enjoying yourself — this is your sign! The city (and beyond) is packed with music, food, and culture to close out the month right.
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October 17: Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton bring the soul to Atlanta for a powerful live show that kicks off the weekend right.
October 18: The flavor takes over — Smorgasburg Atlanta hits downtown, the Atlanta Mimosa Festival pours up bubbly energy, and Taste of Chamblee celebrates food and community.
October 21: ATL celebrates legacy with The Saviors of the South: The Dungeon Family Screening, while Miami Fashion Week kicks off in Miami (Oct 21–26) spotlighting top designers and trends.
October 22–26: South Beach Seafood Festival brings the heat and coastal bites to Miami Beach.
October 24: Praise In The Park fills the air with joy and gospel sounds in Atlanta.
October 25: The city stays lit with One Music Fest weekend, plus BET Presents We Got You Sis hosted by LeToya Luckett — a celebration of sisterhood, empowerment, and culture.
October 26: Keep the weekend vibes rolling with Bamba Sunday in ATL — the ultimate Afrobeat day party — and more One Music Fest performances.
October 27–31: Round out the month at AfroTech Conference in Austin, Texas — where culture meets innovation and Black excellence takes the stage.
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There’s no better time to explore, connect, and celebrate — October’s still outside, so make the most of it!

​The music world stands still today as we mourn the passing of one of soul’s most gifted and mysterious geniuses — D’Angelo. The Grammy-winning artist, born Michael Eugene Archer, passed away at age 51 after a private battle with cancer. His family called him “the shining star of our family,” and for millions of fans, his light will never fade.

A Voice That Redefined Soul

When Brown Sugar hit in 1995, D’Angelo’s sound felt like a time capsule cracked open. His smoky tone, gospel roots, and jazz-tinged arrangements reintroduced emotional depth to R&B at a time when the genre was driven by gloss and groove. The album didn’t just deliver hits like “Lady” and “Brown Sugar” — it signaled the birth of the neo-soul movement, carving space for artists such as Erykah Badu, Maxwell, and Jill Scott.

He sang with a spiritual ache, layering every lyric with warmth and vulnerability. His voice made listeners feel, not just hear, the message — an intimacy that transcended speakers and eras.

Voodoo & Vulnerability

With Voodoo (2000), D’Angelo became something larger than a singer — he became a cultural moment. The project blended funk, jazz, and hip-hop into a hypnotic spiritual experience. Then came the “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” video, forever cementing his legacy. For some, it was sensual perfection; for D’Angelo, it became a burden. Fame’s spotlight grew too bright, and soon, the artist who had made the world slow down chose silence over spectacle.

The Return of a Messenger

After years of retreat, D’Angelo returned in 2014 with Black Messiah — not just an album, but a statement. Released amid protests and social unrest, it was a reflection of the times, fusing funk and revolution, faith and fire. It proved that art could still be both healing and political, both deeply personal and profoundly collective.

“Black Messiah is about all of us,” he said. “It’s about the world we live in.” That message still rings true.

A Legacy Beyond the Music

D’Angelo’s artistry wasn’t about quantity — just three studio albums, but each one timeless. His influence can be heard in the DNA of today’s R&B innovators: from Frank Ocean’s introspection to H.E.R.’s warmth to Anderson .Paak’s groove. His music built bridges between generations, reminding us that soul evolves but never dies.

He was proof that mystery could coexist with mastery — that an artist could disappear for years and still return with something the world didn’t know it needed.

The Final Note

As we play his records now, the melodies feel heavier — each note a reminder of what he gave us and what we’ve lost. But D’Angelo’s essence remains in the rhythm of everyday life: in a late-night jam session, a candle-lit playlist, or the echo of a live horn cutting through a smoky room.

From Brown Sugar to Black Messiah, D’Angelo’s music wasn’t just sound — it was salvation. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will keep vibrating in the pulse of every soul that dares to feel deeply.

“We are the music,” he once said. “It lives in us.”

Today, we honor that truth — and the man who made us believe it.
Rest in power, D’Angelo.

David Banner’s conversation at AfriCon Global was a masterclass in connecting the dots between culture and commerce. He began by reflecting on hip hop’s origins—how something created from the unknown became a trillion-dollar global industry within 50 years. That story, he said, is proof that African creativity is limitless. The challenge, however, is turning creativity into long-term infrastructure and ownership.

Banner spoke honestly about the exploitation that still exists in African markets, where outside companies take resources, refine them abroad, and sell them back at inflated prices. This isn’t just about minerals or tourism, he noted—it’s the same cycle in music and media, where artists generate global hits but see little of the wealth. His solution? Minority participation, trust-building, and reinvestment in local systems.

He stressed the importance of investing in our youth early, supporting their passions before the world validates them. Without that investment, he warned, young innovators will take their talents elsewhere. Banner challenged parents, leaders, and the diaspora to see beyond immediate profits and recognize the generational power of cultural investment.

What stood out most was his insistence on trust. “The internet has closed the gap,” he said, “but now we must build relationships that keep it closed.” For Banner, bridging Africa and the diaspora isn’t just about ideas—it’s about sustainable systems that empower both sides of the ocean.

As someone who has been deeply rooted in hip hop and culture, how do you see music as a bridge between Africa and the diaspora?

Yeah, music is a great language for us to have. It's a way to share experience. Um, and for us to be able to, you know, relate to each other. Obviously, music is a very powerful Source, so we have to be a little bit responsible with it, but it's a great form of expression, and it's a way to share without having, and they said they always go through what each other went.

What advice would you give to the next generation about staying rooted in heritage while also being innovative globally?

We have to stay rooted inheritance. Stay rooted to something bigger than yourself. Then what will happen? Is, is the subculture becomes pop culture, so everything that we are?

It allows us to create we are the resource. We're the oil. So now we got to build the machine, right? But if you, if you lose your roots, you lose your your difference, right? You lose your IP, right? Because we're bringing ourselves to whatever opportunities and create.

August came alive with visuals that showcased both legends and rising stars. DJ Khaled teamed up with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Mavado, RoryStoneLove & Kaylan for “You Remind Me”, an explosive collaboration that blended Hip-Hop and Dancehall energy with undeniable star power. On the Soca-Dancehall wave, Wendi’s “Say Ah” delivered pure summer heat, while Nailah Blackman’s “Busy Body” brought vibrant carnival flavor straight to the screen. Teyana Taylor’s “Escape Room” pushed boundaries with a cinematic edge, while Yung Bredda and Full Blown teamed up for “The Greatest Bend Over (Take It Easy)”, a playful party anthem. To top it off, Chlöe x MOLIY gave us a fresh remix of “Take It Easy” that added R&B finesse with Afrobeats flair.

This September, Atlanta transforms into the cultural capital of the Diaspora as AFRICON 2025 arrives at the Omni Hotel, September 18–20. Presented by Amplify Africa and in partnership with Fidelity Bank, AFRICON isn’t just a conference—it’s a global movement connecting Africa and its Diaspora through culture, creativity, commerce, and community.
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With more than 3,000 attendees, 200+ exhibitors, and a lineup of powerhouse voices including Wale, Jackie Asamoah, Azie Tesfai, Diarrha Ndiaye, and Tuma Basa, the conference’s Culture Track promises to deliver thought-provoking panels and unforgettable experiences. From music showcases and fashion runways to film competitions and business pitch sessions, AFRICON is a place where ideas spark, cultures connect, and innovation thrives.

About Naomi Raine

Naomi Raine is a worship leader, GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning artist, and member of the renowned collective Maverick City Music. She is widely recognized for her contributions to worship hits like “Jireh,” “Promises,” and “Kingdom.” Naomi’s solo projects continue to resonate with global audiences, offering authentic worship experiences rooted in truth, vulnerability, and faith.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- CeCe Winans; More Than This; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- Jason Nelson; You Belong: Live in Durham; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records
- Kenny Lewis & One Voice; The Healing Project; PureSound Muzik Group
- Pastor Mike Jr.; I Got Away EP; Rock City Media Group
- Tamela Mann; Live Breathe Fight; TillyMann

SONG OF THE YEAR
- Amen; Michael McClure Jr., Adia Andrews, Terrell Anthony Pettus, Andrea Crouch, & David "DLo"
Outing; Pastor Mike Jr.; Rock City Media Group
- Clap My Way; Fred Jerkins III, Alvin Garrett, & Micah Lee; Micah Lee; Darkchild Gospel/ MicahLeeMusic
- I Prayed For You (said a prayer); Major Johnson Finley, Brunes Charles, & Jeshua Williams; MAJOR.;
NowThatsMAJOR / MNRK
- That's My King; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks, & Jess Russ; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs
Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- Yahweh ft. Melvin Crispell III; Danni Baylor, Jason Nelson, Jerome Baylor, & Johnnie Huntley Steele III;
Jason Nelson; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Chandler Moore; Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles; TRIBL
- Deitrick Haddon; One Night In California; DH Visions
- Doc McKenzie; Run On; Blockbuster Records/Milbert McKenzie Music Group
- Jason Nelson; You Belong: Live in Durham; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records
- Pastor Mike Jr.; I Got Away EP; Rock City Media Group

ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- ADIA; On the Way; Rock City Media Group
- CeCe Winans; More Than This; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- Dorinda Clark-Cole; Determined; Malaco Records
- Karen Clark-Sheard; Still Karen; Motown Gospel
- Lisa Page Brooks; The Grateful Chant; FlowNeeNee Music

DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Deitrick Haddon ft. Damita & Tasha Page-Lockhart; Hold On 2 Your Faith; ManHaddon Ministries /
Tyscot Records
- FK&M (Fred Hammond, Keith Staten and Marcus Cole); Time Capsule - The Trilogy; 3Brothers/Dare
Records
- Ted & Sheri; You've Been So Faithful (Groove); Ted & Sheri LLC / Black Smoke Music Worldwide
- The Group Fire; About Last Night; Jet Records North/East

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- ADIA; On the Way; Rock City Media Group
- Bobbi Lane; Unmatched Grace; Blockbuster Records/ Taylor Music Group
- Josh Bracy and Power Anointed; Favor; Josh Bracy Muzic
- Micah Lee; Clap My Way; Darkchild Gospel/ MicahLeeMusic
- Montrae Tisdale and The Friends Chorale; The Faith Journey; Tisdale Nation Entertainment

​ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- I Got Away EP; Pastor Mike Jr.; Rock City Media Group
- Live Breathe Fight; Tamela Mann; TillyMann
- More Than This; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- The Healing Project; Kenny Lewis & One Voice; PureSound Muzik Group
- You Belong: Live in Durham; Jason Nelson; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records

CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- Bishop S.Y. Younger; Bishop S.Y. Younger Presents Worship in Brazil; Ramp Records (exclusively
distributed by Haus Records)
- Chicago Mass Choir; Greater Is Coming; New Haven Records
- Ricky Dillard; When I Think; Motown Gospel
- The Mississippi Mass Choir; We Still Believe; Malaco Records

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Dana Sorey; Jason Nelson; You Belong: Live in Durham; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records
- Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Marcus Cole, Paul Wright III and Ray Hammond; FK&M (Fred
Hammond, Keith Staten and Marcus Cole); Time Capsule - The Trilogy; 3Brothers/Dare Records
- J. Drew Sheard; Karen Clark-Sheard; Still Karen; Motown Gospel
- Michael McClure Jr., & David "DLo" Outing II; Pastor Mike Jr.; I Got Away EP; Rock City Media Group
- Stan Jones, Jerry Mannery, Jerry Smith, & David R. Curry Jr.; The Mississippi Mass Choir; We Still
Believe; Malaco Records

CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Deitrick Haddon ft. Damita & Tasha Page-Lockhart; Hold On 2 Your Faith; ManHaddon Ministries /
Tyscot Records
- Red Hands; The Three (EP); Black Suit Music / Anderson Music Group / TAMLA Records
- Ted & Sheri; You've Been So Faithful (Groove); Ted & Sheri LLC / Black Smoke Music Worldwide
- The Group Fire; About Last Night; Jet Records North/East

TRADITIONAL DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Brandon Camphor & One Way; Hymn Medley; Tomii Entertainment
- Men Of Prayze; Live: In The Red; EvoWorld Entertainment, Inc
- The Flint Cavaliers; The Fellowship (Psalms 133:1); The Flint Music Group
- Tim Woodson & The Heirs of Harmony; Try Me; Blackberry/Marxan Records

CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Jason Nelson; You Belong: Live in Durham; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records
- Micah Lee; Clap My Way; Darkchild Gospel/ MicahLeeMusic
- Pastor Mike Jr.; I Got Away EP; Rock City Media Group
- Vincent Bohanan; VBSOV Summer Jam; Independent

TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Bishop Calvin Norton; Hold Me Beyond Rear View EP; Blockbuster Records
- Brent Jones; Live Your Best Life; JDI Entertainment
- Earnest Pugh; Worthy Is The Lamb; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
- Kenny Lewis; The Healing Project; PureSound Muzik Group

CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- ADIA; On the Way; Rock City Media Group
- Bobbi Lane; Unmatched Grace; Blockbuster Records/ Taylor Music Group
- CeCe Winans; More Than This; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- DOE; Heart Of A Human; RCA Inspiration / Provident Entertainment
- Keyla Richardson; Home; Uncle G Records

TRADITIONAL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Dorinda Clark-Cole; Determined; Malaco Records
- Lasha Knox; Right There; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
- Lisa Page Brooks; The Grateful Chant; FlowNeeNee Music
- Terri McConnell; He'll Get Me Through This; Royal T Records

CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles; Chandler Moore; TRIBL
- Live Breathe Fight; Tamela Mann; TillyMann
- Still Karen; Karen Clark-Sheard; Motown Gospel
- You Belong: Live in Durham; Jason Nelson; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records

​TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Determined; Dorinda Clark-Cole; Malaco Records
- Live in Detroit, Pt 1; The Victorius Army ATL Feat. Vincent Bohanan; Independent
- The Healing Project; Kenny Lewis & One Voice; PureSound Muzik Group
- We Still Believe; The Mississippi Mass Choir; Malaco RecordsURBAN SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- Amen; Pastor Mike Jr.; Rock City Media Group
- Clap My Way; Micah Lee; Darkchild Gospel/ MicahLeeMusic
- I Prayed For You (said a prayer); MAJOR.; NowThatsMAJOR / MNRK
- Without You ft. Zacardi Cortez; Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz; Black Smoke Records

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Amen; Pastor Mike Jr., Tony “Mr.YNOT” Minifield, Drae Rudolph & Kevin “Krispy” Key/Moon Men; Rock
City Media Group
- Deserve To Win; David Mann; TillyMann
- For My Good; Jekalyn Carr; Waynorth Music
- Never Be The Same; Deitrick Haddon & Terrance Church; DH Visions

TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- Chicago Mass Choir; Greater Is Coming; New Haven Records
- Christopher L. Ervin & Abraham's Descendants; Recover; CervinMusiq
- Ricky Dillard; When I Think; Motown Gospel
- The Mississippi Mass Choir; We Still Believe; Malaco Records

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- Alphaeus Anderson Presents The USC Upstate Gospel Choir; Already Done; Music2ChangeU
- Charles Butler & Trinity; Live In Washington DC; Red Alliance Media
- Johnny Sanders Featuring Faith on Full; Christmas Everyday; Third Century Development Corp/Johnny
Sanders Presents, LLC
- Vincent Bohanan & SOV; VBSOV Summer Jam; Independent

TRADITIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Bishop Calvin Norton; Hold Me Beyond Rear View EP; Blockbuster Records
- Dorinda Clark-Cole; Determined; Malaco Records
- Earnest Pugh; Worthy Is The Lamb; Blacksmoke Music Worldwide
- The Mississippi Mass Choir; We Still Believe; Malaco Records

SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Bishop S.Y. Younger Presents Worship in Brazil; Bishop S.Y. Younger; Ramp Records (exclusively
distributed by Haus Records)
- Joyful, Joyful: A Christmas Album; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- Red & Green; Jonathan McReynolds; Life Room Label, Motown Gospel
- The Gift Deluxe Edition; The Group Fire; Jet Records North/East
- We Still Believe; The Mississippi Mass Choir; Malaco Records

RAP/HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Canton Jones and CAJO Records Presents The Free Life Experience; The Free Life Experience; CAJO
Records
- Let Go Let God: The EP; 1K Phew; Reach Records
- Meet Me in Miami; Otis Kemp; Revive 5.0 Entertainment
- Without You: There Would Be No Me; Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz; Black Smoke Records

​YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
- AMG Kidz x Boston Arts Academy; The Kidz At North Station; Anderson Music Group / TAMLA Records
- Brent Jones presents The Fire; Brent Jones presents The Fire; JDI Entertainment
- Janessa Smith; Sounds Of Joy; Inspired Recording
- Nina Symmone & Noah Alexander; God's Way; The Big Moment / Anderson Music GroupQUARTET OF THE YEAR
- Blest By Four; Only Believe The EP; EvoWorld Entertainment, Inc
- Men Of Prayze; Live: In The Red; EvoWorld Entertainment, Inc
- The Flint Cavaliers; The Fellowship (Psalms 133:1); The Flint Music Group
- Tim Woodson & The Heirs of Harmony; Try Me; Blackberry/Marxan Records

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
- Covered Vol. 1; Brianna Dowd & Melvin Crispell III; RCA Inspiration, Provident Label Group LLC
- Meet Me in Miami; Blair Monique; Revive 5.0 Entertainment
- Red & Green; Jonathan McReynolds & Trent Nicholson; Life Room Label, Motown Gospel
- Still Karen; Justin Foster; Motown Gospel

PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles; Chandler Moore; TRIBL
- More Than This; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- One; Jordan G. Welch; JordiG Music
- You Belong: Live in Durham; Jason Nelson; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records

PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Light in a Dark Place; Bobbi Lane; Blockbuster Records/ Taylor Music Group
- Overflow ft. Todd Dulaney; Transformation Worship; Represent Records, Re: Think Music
- That's My King; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade Services
- Yahweh ft. Melvin Crispell III; Jason Nelson; Jaelyn Song / Tyscot Records

RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Amen; Pastor Mike Jr.; Rock City Media Group
- Blessings; Otis Kemp; Revive 5.0 Entertainment
- Fa REAL... Fa Real; Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz; Black Smoke Records
- Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah ft. Lisa Page Brooks; Dante' Pride; iAmDantePrideMuzik

TOP MARKET OF THE YEAR
- WBBP 1480 AM, Memphis, TN
- WBGX 1570 kHz, Chicago, IL
- WFTB FM 104.1, Nashville, TN
- WGRB 1390AM, Chicago, IL
- WPZS 100.9, Charlotte, NC

MEDIUM MARKET OF THE YEAR
- WAGR 102.5 FM, Lexington, MS
- WEUP Worship 94.5, Huntsville, AL
- WJNI 106.3FM, Charleston, SC
- WXHL 89.1 FM, Wilmington, DE

​SMALL MARKET OF THE YEAR
- WBZF-FM 98.5, Florence-Myrtle Beach, SC
- WHLH 95.5, Jackson, MS
- WKTT 97.5 FM, Salisbury, MD
- WTSK – Praise 93.3/ 790 AM, Tuscaloosa, AL

INTERNET STATION OF THE YEAR
- Black Gospel Radio, https://BlackGospelRadio.net
- GODRadio1.com, https://godradio1.com
- Hands Up Radio WHUR, https://handsupradio.org/
- Power of Worship Radio, https://powerofworship.net

SYNDICATED GOSPEL RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
- Early Morning Praise Party with Sherry Mackey; Sherry Mackey
- Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell; Erica Campbell with Griff & Cheryl Jackson
- The Big Redd Radio Show; Big Redd
- The Tracy Morgan Show; Tracy Morgan

​GOSPEL ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR
- Destiny Diggs; WXHL – Reach Gospel Radio/ Say So Radio Show with Destiny
- Melissa Wade; WNNL, The Light 103.9/ Melissa Wade in the Midday
- Micha "ML6" Logan; WEUP, 103.1 FM/The Midday Shift
- Sherry Mackey; WHAL, 95.7 Hallelujah FM/ Early Morning Praise Party with Sherry Mackey