Avion Blackman and DJ Nicholas Emerge as Top Marlin Awards 2006 Nominees
Jun. 22, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Avion Blackman and DJ Nicholas
Emerge as Top Marlin Awards 2006 Nominees
Nassau, Bahamas: Trinidad and Tobago songbird Avion Blackman and Jamaican Dancehall artist DJ Nicholas has tied for the top nomination spot for this year's Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards with each receiving a whopping twelve (12) nominations. Avion is the now the second artist from Trinidad to receive this many nominations following Sherwin Gardner who in 2004 walked away with the most nominations in Marlin history, an astonishing twenty-two nominations.
Avion, who is the daughter of the late Ras Shorty I, the man credited as the creator of Soca Music and the wife of Lion of Zion Entertainment CEO Mark Mohr has earned nominations for Reggae Recording of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year-Female and Song of the Year for her mid-tempo rootsy hit "I Love You Father. She is also nominated for Album of the Year for her culturally sensitive sonic gem "Onyinye".
Jamaican Dee-Jay and dancehall gospel artist DJ Nicholas scored big for his country with a quiver full of twelve (12) nominations this year including Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group, Dancehall Recording of the Year and Song of the Year for "Holy Ghost Church", his international smash along with newcomer Kerron Ennis. Nicholas who is fresh from winning the Artist of the Year Award at the recently held Maja Awards in Kingston Jamaica is also one of the contenders for this year's big prize, Album of the Year for his debut project "On the Shout". Both Nicholas and Kerron are scheduled to perform at both Marlin Fest and Marlin Awards 06 as part of this year's Marlin Weekend of Events.
Bahamian Hip/Hop artist and Dunamus Sound records CEO Lavard "Manifest" Parks has also scored a big touch down for the Bahamas with an impressive eleven (11) nominations in various categories including Hip/Hop Recording of the Year and Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year for his love anthem "Wherever You Go", a song written and sung for his new bride at his recent wedding. Manifest also racked up multiple nominations in the Hip/Hop Recording and Vocal categories for his writing and vocal contributions to songs with other hip/hop acts including Miff (Hip/Hop Recording and Hip/ Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group for the track "Taking it Back") and with his own Dunamus Soundz Crew (Pop/Rock Recording of the Year, Hip/Hip Recording of the Year and Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group for their mega rock anthem "Head Bangers (Bang Mix)-The Finale"). The former member of the hip/hop act Supernatural and two-time Marlin Award winner also makes history as one of the first nominees in the newly established Music Video of the Year category for his inspirational hip/hop original "I Surrender All". Manifest also now holds the title for a Bahamian artist with the most nominations during an awards season breaking Terneille "Ta Da" Burrows 2004 record of ten (10) nominations.
However Manifest has some good company for the journey ahead as one of the newest choir/praise teams to emerge in the Bahamas, Adrian Edgecombe and the Bahamas Harvest Church Choir make their Marlin Awards debut with some ten (10) nominations. The group received those nominations in several major categories including Praise & Worship Recording of the Year, Rake & Scrape Recording of the Year and Song of the Year for their Bahamian flavored hit "Lord I Love You" as well as "Album of the Year" for their Honeycomb Records debut "Rejoice". Though the choir may be new to the Marlin experience, their front man, leader and principal songwriter Adrian Edgecombe is no stranger to the Marlins. Edgecombe won several top awards at the 2000 Marlin Awards.
Several major past Marlin winners are also big nominees this year including Drum and Bass artist Stitchie who racked up a total of nine (9) nominations including Dancehall Recording of the Year, Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Solo, Music Video of the Year and Song of the Year for his fast spitting single "Fast &Pray". He is also nominated for Producer of the Year, Packaging of the Year and Album of the Year for his sophomore project "Kingdom Ambassador". Stitchie won some five (5) awards including Song and Album of the Year for his debut gospel CD "Real Power" at the 2002 Marlin Awards.
Chevelle Franklin who also was a major Marlin Award past winner also received a total of nine (9) nominations including Reggae Recording of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year for her latest disc "His Way". Chevelle also joins Avion as being among now three women who has earned a Producer of the Year nomination for her production skills and creative direction on her album. Franklin won several top awards in 2002 and the Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female award in 2004.
Reggae artist Mr.Lynx who once recorded under the Lion of Judah Sounds banner but now spearheads his own Zion I Records earned nine (9) nominations in several key categories including Dub/Culture Recording of the Year for his hit "Take Control", Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Solo for "Shine the Light" and Song of the Year for his contemporary flavored single "Hold Me In Your Arms". The winner of the 1999 New Artist of the Year award he shared with then sonic partner Lisa Bonafyde Davis, Lynx is also nominated for Album of the Year for his second project "Prophetic Fire".
Coming in with seven (7) nominations is Belinda Telemaque or simply Belinda. Representing her country of birth of St.Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, Belinda who was nominated in 2002 for a Marlin Award for her EP disc "Hang Tight", received nominations this year in several key categories including Contemporary Recording of the Year (He Loves Me), Inspirational Recording of the Year and Song of the Year (Love Hung Him on the Cross) as well as Album of the Year (He Loves Me).
Also receiving seven (7) nominations is Katalys Crew who is presently considered one of the hottest bands in Jamaica. The group managed to secure nominations in several key categories including Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group, Reggae Recording of the Year and Song of the Year all for their melodic hit "Only God's Mercy".
Following close behind with six (6) nominations apiece is one of Jamaica's newest faces Kerron Ennis and Bahamian dub minister Landlord who is enjoying a wave of international successes for his run away smash "We Need Peace" that features reggae superstar Luciano, dancehall artist Alkatraz and reggae newcomer Solo. Landlord and crew are nominated for several major awards including Dub/Culture Recording of the Year, Music Video of the Year and the prestigious Song of the Year award all for "We Need Peace".
Young Kerron Ennis is smiling brightly with her six (6) nominations, some for her EP release and others for her work with DJ Nicholas on the hit "Holy Ghost Church" which is nominated for Dancehall Recording of the Year, Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group and Song of the Year. Kerron scored nominations for her own work in the Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female and Reggae Recording of the Year categories for her single "God is By Our Side".
Another young nominee this year is Talbert Williams, the Bahamian high school student who holds the title as the first ever winner of the Marlin Awards Talent Search competition which was introduced in 2004. Now as a first time recording artist Talbert earned five (5) nominations including New Artist, Contemporary Recording of the Year, Inspirational Recording, Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Male and Song of the Year all of his hit single "Living the Dream".
Female artists from various countries have made a strong showing this year with major nominations including Bahamian newcomer singer/songwriter Mizpah Bethel whose debut single has earned her four (4) nominations including New Artist of the Year and Contemporary Recording of the Year for her single "Down to the River". Another female artist earning four (4) nominations is Jamaican folk singer/songwriter Glacia Robinson, whose inspirational song of courage "Survivor" earned her nominations for Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Female, Pop/Rock Recording of the Year, Inspirational Recording of the Year and Contemporary Recording of the Year.
Several veteran recording artists have also received nominations this year including Glory Music Recording artist Carlene Davis with four (4) nominations including one for Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female for the title track of her latest CD "Rock Me Jesus". Former Grace Thrillers lead singer Shirley Willis is nominated for three (3) nominations and former secular dancehall dee-jay Shelly Thunder who is now blasting harder than ever for the Kingdom of God is also nominated in two (2) categories including Dancehall Recording of the Year for "The Devil Get Kuff", a remake of her secular hit "Everybody Get Kuff".
The men are not to be counted out as past multiple Marlin winners like Sherwin Gardner bounces back with five (5) nominations including Calypso Recording of the Year for his heart pacing single "Under We Feet" featuring Soca dynamo Jadee. St.Maarten native and Nashville based singer/songwriter Paul Fleming snagged four (4) nominations including Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year for his single "Sing Hallelujah" and Jamaican native Carlington Roberts also earned four (4) nominations including one for Inspirational Recording of the Year for his hit single "I'm Gonna Soar"
Bless aka Prodigal Son is once again going to be a Marlin Award contender walking away with four (4) nominations including Music Video of the Year (The Cross), Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group for "World Changer" featuring Jason Mighty and one for International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year for the song "Ghetto Redemption with Canadian reggae artist Jah Pickney.
Master Travis Finlay, one of this year's youngest nominees round things out with three (3) nominations including one for Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Male for the international smash "I Can Only Imagine" made popular by the contemporary Christian pop group Mercy Me.
Several notable nominations include Monty G (3 Nominations), Sister Sharon Dyer (3 Nominations), Lester Lewis (2 Nominations) and Judah Praise who earned two (2) nominations for their Calypso/Soca smash "Hoorah for Jesus". Also receiving two (2) nominations each are Sista Michelle, Ingrid Tracy, Lynette White and female trio Voices of Jhoy.
For a complete list of this year's Marlin Nominees visit the awards official website at http://www.marlinawards.com.
The Marlin Awards will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this coming July during Marlin Weekend 2006 scheduled for July 20-23. The weekend will include a series of events including the Global Gospel Music Summit which will be held on Thursday July 20th and will continue with the Global Gospel Music Summit Workshops on Friday morning July 21st. During the evening of July 21st, the 2nd Marlin Fest, which is the concert version of the Marlin Awards, will be held at the Diplomat Center. On Saturday July 22nd, there will be a special 10th Anniversary party and concert showcase. The weekend will end with the staging of the 8th Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards which will also be held at the Diplomat Center. This year, awards will be distributed in some fifty-two categories including the prestigious Song and Album of the Year awards.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Harris Communications at 242-325-1615 or email us at marlinawards@gmail.com.or visit us at http://www.marlinawards.com
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Official Marlin Award Nominations By Country & Artist
Bahamas
Adrian Edgecombe & Bahamas Harvest Church Choir - (10 Nominations)
* Song of the Year- "Lord I Love You"
* Album of the Year - "Rejoice"
* Junkanoo Recording of the Year- "Sing With A Mighty Voice"
* Rake and Scrape Recording of the Year- "Lord I Love You"
* Praise and Worship Recording of the Year- "We Lift Our Hands"
* Traditional Recording of the Year- "Lord I Give You The Highest Praise"
* Choir/Praise Team Recording of the Year- "Lord I Love You"
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Lord I Love You"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Clap Your Hands"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/ Group- "Lord I Give you The Highest Praise"
Aloa Harris - (2 Nominations)
* Pop/Rock Recording of the Year -"Faith"
* Jazz Recording of the Year - "If Any Man"
Archangel - (2 Nominations)
* Hip /Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Solo- "Clap With Your Hands Up"
* Hip /Hop Recording of the Year-"Clap With Your Hands Up"
Avalanchee - (1 Nomination)
* Dee - Jay Vocal Performance of the Year - Duo/Group - "Blow Out"
Chris Fox (1 Nomination)
* Producer of the Year - "A New Dawn"
Charles Wallace (1 Nomination)
* Instrumental Recording of the Year - "Saxopraise"
Christian Massive (2 Nominations)
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year- "Pull Em Down" (with Lil I Rocc)
* Rake and Scrape Recording of the Year-"I Come Here To Worship"
Dawn Sands (2 Nominations)
* Engineered Recording of the Year - "A New Dawn"
* Instrumental Recording of the Year -"Rejoice"
Delyricks (1 Nomination)
* Hip Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"The Race" (ft. Miff & Shan)
Demetrius Stubbs (1 Nomination)
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Solo - "Take up your Bible"
Diana Johnson & Yahweh Praise (1 Nomination)
* Praise & Worship Recording of the Year - "Come on Everybody Clap Your Hands"
Divinity (2 Nominations)
* Song of the Year -"Party Time"(Remix)
* Junkanoo Recording of the Year-"Party Time"(Remix)
DJ Counsellor (1 Nominations)
* Dee Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo or Group-"Jesus Freak" (ft. Mr. Lynx)
DJ Frost (1 Nomination)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/ Group- "We've only just Begun" (with Manifest)
Frankyemae F. Daley (1 Nomination)
* Special Event Album - "A Caribbean Christmas"
Gateway Outreach Ministries (2 Nominations)
* Rake and Scrape Recording of the Year - "We Are Overcomers/Came to Praise Medley"
* Choir/Praise Team Recording of the Year - "In The House"
Greg White (1 Nomination)
* Engineered Recording of the Year -"Down to the River"
Harmonious Praise (1 Nomination)
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"Due Season"
Haston "Rocky Solomon" Brown (2 Nomination)
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Solo - "All I Need"
* Junkanoo Rake and Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"Hold On To Jesus"(with Da Fam)
Kenyatta Taylor (5 Nominations)
* Junkanoo Recording of the Year-"Shout Hallelujah"
* Junkanoo / Rake and Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Solo- "Shout Hallelujah"
* Junkanoo Rake and Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Hold On To Jesus" (with Da Fam)
* Adapted Praise and Worship Recording of the Year - "I Love to Praise Him (New) with TCC
* Adapted Contemporary Recording of the Year - I Love to Praise Him (New) with TCC
Kingdom Kids (1 Nomination)
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Bahama Praise"
Landlord (6 Nominations)
* Song of the Year -"We Need Peace"
* Music Video of the Year-"We Need Peace"
* Dub/Culture Recording of the Year- "We Need Peace"
* Adapted Reggae Recording of the Year- "This Is The Air I Breathe"
* Adapted Praise & Worship Recording of the Year- "This Is The Air I Breathe"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"We Need Peace"
Leonado Jones (1 Nomination)
* Traditional Recording of the Year - "Thank You"
Manifest (11 Nominations)
* Packaging of the Year -"Dunamus Ball"
* Compilation Album of the Year- "Dunamus Ball"
* Music Video of the Year-"I Surrender All"
* Pop/Rock Recording of the Year-"Head Bangers (The Bang Mix)-The Finale"
* Hip/Hop Recording of the Year- "Wherever You Go"
* Hip /Hop Recording of the Year- "Taking it Back" (with Miff)
* Hip /Hop Recording of the Year- -"Head Bangers (The Bang Mix)"
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Solo- "Wherever You Go"
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/ Group- "We've only just Begun" (ft. DJ Frost)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Taking it Back" (with Miff)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/ Group -"Headbangers (Bang Mix)- The Finale"
Miff (3 Nominations)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Solo- "Gotta Live This Life" (Culture remix)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Taking it Back" (ft. Manifest)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/ Group- "The Race" (ft. Delyricks)
Mizpah Bethel (4 Nominations)
* New Artist of the Year
* Engineered Recording of the Year-"Down to the River"
* Contemporary Recording of the Year-"Down to the River"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Female-"Down to the River"
Mr. Beeds (3 Nominations)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Solo-"What You Sayin"
* Hip /Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "HeadBangers" (Bang Mix)-The Finale"
* Hip /Hop Song of the Year- "HeadBangers" (Bang Mix)-The Finale"
Mr. Lynx (9 Nominations)
* Song of the Year- "Hold Me In Your Arms"
* Album of the Year-"Prophetic Fire"
* Dub/Culture Recording of the Year- "Take Control"
* Contemporary Recording of the Year-"Hold Me in Your Arms"
* Inspirational Recording of the Year- "Life"
* Ethnic Recording of the Year- "Peace" (Congo Mix)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Male- "Shine Ya Light"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Male-"Hold Me In Your Arms"
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Jesus freak" (with DJ Counsellor)
Monty G (3 Nominations)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Solo-"2,Two, Too"
* Dancehall Recording of the Year-"2,Two, Too"
* Compilation Album of the Year-"Riddim Invasion 4-Three The Hard Way"
Papa Don (3 Nominations)
* Hip/Hop Recording of the Year -"Headbangers (Bang Mix)- The Finale"
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"One"(ft. Poppa Willy)
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/ Group -"Headbangers (Bang Mix)- The Finale"
Prophet Lawrence Rolle (1 Nomination)
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"Who's Report" (with Rachael Mackey)
Rachael Mackey (2 Nominations)
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Solo - "Give Your Business to Jesus Medley"
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Who's Report" (with Prophet Lawrence Rolle)
Shaback (2 Nominations)
* Choir/Praise Team Recording of the Year- "Jesus I Love You" " (ft. Vanessa Rolle)
* Praise & Worship Recording of the Year-"Jesus I Love You" (ft. Vanessa Rolle)
Shamond Smith (1 Nomination)
* Instrumental Recording of the Year - "Lights Out"
Sheila Carey (1 Nomination)
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "It's Getting Late"
Shorty (1 Nomination)
* Hip Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Solo - "You Mean the World to Me"
Tabernacle Concert Choir (TCC) (6 Nominations)
* Adapted Traditional Recording of the Year -"I Love to Praise Him" (Old)
* Adapted Praise and Worship Recording of the Year -"I Love to Praise Him"(New) (ft Kenyatta Taylor)
* Adapted Contemporary Recording of the Year - "I Love to Praise Him"(New) (ft. Kenyatta Taylor)
* Choir/Praise Team Recording of The Year -"I Love to Praise Him (Old)"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"I Love to Praise Him (Old)"
* Praise & Worship Recording of the Year -"Faith"
Tamika Smith (2 Nominations)
* Junkanoo/Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Solo - "This too Will Pass"
* Junkanoo Rake and Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year - Duo/Group -"Hold On To Jesus" with Da Fam
Talbert Williams (5 Nominations)
* New Artist of the Year
* Song of the Year -"Living the Dream"
* Contemporary Recording of the Year-"Living the Dream"
* Inspirational Recording of the Year-"Living the Dream"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Male-"Living the Dream"
The Cooling Waters (1 Nomination)
* Junkanoo / Rake & Scrape Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Back to the Word"
The Pratt Brothers (1 Nomination)
* Rake and Scrape Recording of the Year - "Swing Away"
The Region Bells (2 Nominations)
* Adapted Traditional Recording of the Year-"Send Down Fire"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Send Down Fire"
The Salvation Army Nassau Citadel Band (1 Nomination)
* Instrumental Recording of the Year - Fantasy Island Dreams"
Tracy Knowles (1 Nomination)
* Special Event Album -"Go Tell IT - Christmas in the Bahamas
Spike (1 Nomination)
* Junkanoo Recording of the Year-"Solider"
St. Anne's Senior School Choir (2 Nomination)
* Junkanoo Recording of the Year- "It is Junkanoo"
* Rake and Scrape Recording of the Year -"It Ain't Ova Till It's Ova" (ft. KB)
Bermuda
Septimus (2 Nominations)
* Calyspo/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "Highest Praise"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "Can't Even Walk"
Belize
The Heavenlies (1 Nomination)
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Hands in the Air" (ft. Sherwin Gardener)
Barbados
Cornerstone (1 Nomination)
* Jazz Recording of the Year- "Quiet Place"
Psalmist David M. Rowe (2 Nominations)
* Praise & Worship Recording of the Year- "Faithful"
* Jazz Recording of the Year- "Day of the Lord"
Psalmist Kareen Clarke (1 Nomination)
* Adapted Contemporary Recording of the Year - "If I Ain't Got you (Jesus)"
Ronnie Clarke - De Announcer (2 Nominations)
* Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year- "TC"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Male- "TC"
Rosy Yarde - Rosita - (1 Nomination)
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Do De Right Ting"
Second Coming (3 Nominations)
* Traditional Recording of the Year - "Heaven"
* Choir/Praise Team Recording of the Year - "Heaven"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Heaven"
Yolanda Richard - Lady Richard (1 Nomination)
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Settle"
Canada
Jah Pickney (2 Nominations)
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Solo - "Heaven"
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year - "Ghetto Redemption" ft. Bless aka Prodigal Son
Dominica
Aetos (2 Nominations)
* Foreign Language Recording of the Year - "Le Ve Yo"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"Praise Him"
Guyana
Cora Williamson (5 Nominations)
* Traditional Recording of the Year - "Let Him Be"
* Adapted Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year - "Firm Foundation"
* Adapted Praise & Worship Recording of the Year - "Heart of Worship"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Firm Foundation"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Let Him Be"
Richie Righteous (3 Nominations)
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Duo/Group -"The Reggae ABC's" (with Christafari & Redcloud)
* Hip/Hop Recording of the Year - "Welcome to Censorship"
* Hip/Hop Vocal Performance of the Year Solo -"Throw Ya Hand Up"
Haiti
Judith Montperous (2 Nominations)
* Foreign Language Recording of the Year - "Letenel Tou Puisan"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "The Blood Medley"
Jamaica
Adena (1 Nomination)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "I Refuse"
Andrew Grey (2 Nominations)
* Packaging of the Year-Art Direction & Photography "On The Shout" (DJ Nicholas)
* Packaging of the Year-Art Direction-"Kingdom Ambassador" (Stitchie)
Andrew Lawrence (1 Nomination)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "Prophecy"
Bless aka Prodigal Son (4 Nominations)
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year - "Ghetto Redemption (with Jah Pickney)
* Music Video of the Year-"The Cross"
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "World Changer"(ft Jason Mighty)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Jesus Party" (with Various Artists)
Bro. Danny (1 Nomination)
* Adapted Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year - "Mine Medley"
Carlene Davis (4 Nominations)
* Adapted Reggae Recording of the Year - "Little is Much"
* Adapted Contemporary Recording of the Year - "Try Jah Love"
* Adapted Praise & Worship Recording - "Draw Me Close"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year - Female - "Rock Me Jesus"
Carlington Roberts (4 Nominations)
* Inspirational Recording of the Year - I'm Gonna Soar
* Instrumental Recording of the Year - From My Heart
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Male - I'm Gonna Soar
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Male - Lift up the Name of Jesus
Chevelle Franklyn (9 Nominations)
* Song of the Year-"King Jesus"
* Producer of the Year-"His Way"
* Packaging of the Year-"His Way"
* Album of the Year-"His Way"
* Engineered Recording of the Year-"His Way"
* Reggae Recording of the Year-"Each Time"
* Adapted Praise and Worship Recording of the Year-"Lord I Lift Your Name on High"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female-"Each Time"
* Dee Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Solo-"King Jesus"
Clifton Johnny Clarke (2 Nominations)
* Producer of the Year- "On The Shout" (DJ Nicholas)
* Special Event Album of the Year-"Christmas Inna Jamdown" "(Katalys Crew)- Producer
Courick Clarke (2 Nominations)
* Producer of the Year- "On The Shout" (DJ Nicholas)
* Special Event Album of the Year-"Christmas Inna Jamdown"(Katalys Crew)- Producer
DJ Nicholas (12 Nominations)
* New Artist of the Year
* Song of the Year- "Holy Ghost Church"
* Packaging of the Year-"On the Shout"
* Album of the Year-"On the Shout"
* Reggae Recording of the Year- "Naa Bow"
* Dancehall Recording of the Year- "Holy Ghost Church"
* Dub/Culture Recording of the Year- "Christ Came"
* Adapted Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year-"Daddy O" (ft. Kerron Ennis)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"Holy Ghost Church"
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Solo- "Pop Off The Word"
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Turn it Around"(ft. Jason Mighty)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Jesus Party"(ft. Various Artists)
Danah (1 Nomination)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Jesus Party"(ft Various Artists)
Dannie Brownie (3 Nominations)
* Producer of the Year- "On The Shout" (DJ Nicholas)
* Compilation Album of the Year-"Yow 3-Reggae Street Gospel Chapter 3"
* Special Event Album of the Year-"This is How We Celebrate Christmas" (Producer)
Eleanor Riley (1 Nomination)
* Adapted Traditional Recording of the Year - "I Will Glory in the Cross"
Floyd Antonio (1 Nomination)
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Male -"Winding Rocky Road"
Glacia Robinson (4 Nominations)
* Contemporary Recording of the Year-"Survivor"
* Inspirational Recording of the Year-"Survivor"
* Pop/Rock Recording of the Year-"Survivor"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Female-"Survivor"
Ingrid Tracy (2 Nominations)
* Calyspo/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Still Got my Praise"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "The Battle is the Lord's"
Jai (1 Nomination)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Sin No More"(ft. Ryan Mark)
Jason Mighty (3 Nominations)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the YearDuo/Group-"World Changer"-with Bless aka Prodigal Son
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Turn it Around"(with DJ Nicholas)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Jesus Party"(with Various Artists)
Katalys Crew (7 Nominations)
* New Artist of the Year
* Song of the Year- "Only God's Mercy"
* Special Event Album of the Year- "Christmas Inna Jamdown"
* Reggae Recording of the Year- "Only God's Mercy"
* Dub/ Culture Recording of the Year- "Open Your Eyes"
* Dub/Culture Recording of the Year- "Christ Came" (ft DJ. Nicholas)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Only God's Mercy"
Kerron Ennis (6 Nominations)
* Song of the Year-"Holy Ghost Church" (with DJ Nicholas)
* Reggae Recording of the Year-"God is By Our Side"
* Dancehall Recording of the Year- "Holy Ghost Church" (with DJ Nicholas)
* Adapted Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year-"Daddy O" (ft. DJ Nicholas)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female-"God is By Our Side"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group -"Holy Ghost Church" (with DJ Nicholas)
Lester Lewis (2 Nominations)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "Living with Jesus"
* Traditional Vocal performance of the Year Male - "People of the Lord"
Lynette White (2 Nominations)
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "I'm Concerned"
* Adapted Reggae Recording of the Year - "My Tribute"
Master Travis Finaly (3 Nominations)
* Calyspo/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "Caribbean Medley
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "I Can Only Imagine"
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Male - "Many Rivers to Cross"
Minister Goddy Goddy (1 Nomination)
* Adapted Reggae Recording of the Year - "Traditional Medley"
Mr. Gallimore (1 Nomination)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Jesus Party"(with Various Artists)
Papa San (2 Nominations)
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year- "CatchaFire (Whoopsi-Daisy) ft. Toby Mac & MOC
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Jesus Party" (ft Various Artist)
Paul Barclay (3 Nominations)
* Producer of the Year- "On The Shout" (DJ Nicholas)
* Compilation Album of the Year-"Roots Gospel Volume I"(Executive Producer)
* Special Event Album of the Year-"Christmas Inna Jamdown" (Producer)
Robert & Jenieve (3 Nominations)
* Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year-"Caribbean Praise"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of The Year Duo Group-"Caribbean Praise"
* Adapted Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year-"Salvation Medley"
Ryan Mark (1 Nomination)
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group-"Sin No More"(ft. Jai)
Shelly Thunder (2 Nominations)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Solo-"The Devil Get Kuff"
* Dancehall Recording of the Year-"The Devil Get Kuff"
Shepherd (1 Nomination)
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group- "Jesus Party"(with Various Artists)
Shirley Willis (3 Nominations)
* Adapted Reggae Recording of the Year - "The Lord will Make a Way"
* Adapted Traditional Recording of the Year - "I am Free" (ft. Noel Jr. & Ryan)
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year - Duo/Group - "I am Free" (ft. Noel Jr. & Ryan)
Sista Michelle (2 Nominations)
* Traditional Recording of the Year - "Don't you Know"
* Adapted Traditional Recording of the Year -"Jesus Paid it All"
Sister Sharon Dyer (3 Nominations)
* Adapted Contemporary Recording of the Year - "Lord I Believe"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" (ft Wayne Johnson)
* Traditional Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Because He Lives"
Steve Golding (1 Nomination)
* Special Event Album of the Year-"Christmas Inna Jamdown"(Katalys Crew)- Producer
Stitchie (9 Nominations)
* Song of the Year- "Fast & Pray"
* Producer of the Year- "Kingdom Ambassador"
* Packaging of the Year- "Kingdom Ambassador"
* Album of the Year- "Kingdom Ambassador"
* Music Video of the Year-"Fast & Pray"
* Dancehall Recording of the Year-"Fast &Pray"
* Jazz Recording of the Year-"Fresh Vegetable
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year-"Gospel Reggae"
* Dee-Jay Vocal Performance of the Year Solo-"Fast & Pray"
Voices of Jhoy (2 Nominations)
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "I Love You"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Jesus"
London
Howie Hutchinson (1 Nomination)
* Dub/Culture Recording of the Year- "He Changed My World (Holy Spirit)"
South America
Ivan y AB & Melodie Joy y O'Neil (1 Nomination)
* Foreign Language Recording of the Year - "Bein Safao"
Joel Upperground (1 Nomination)
* Foreign Language Recording of the Year - "Nada Mas"
St. Lucia
Emrand (4 Nominations)
* New Artist of the Year
* Song of the Year- "Can't Get Enough"
* Dancehall Recording of the Year- "Can't Get Enough"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of The Year Male- "Can't Get Enough"
St.Croix USVI
Judah Praise (2 Nominations)
* Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year- "Hoorah For Jesus"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of The Year Duo/Group- "Hoorah For Jesus"
St.Thomas USVI
Belinda (7 Nominations)
* Song of the Year-"Love Hung Him on the Cross"
* Album of the Year-"He Loves Me"
* Engineered Recording of the Year-"He Loves Me"
* Contemporary Recording of the Year-"He Loves Me"
* Inspirational Recording of the Year-"Love Hung Him on the Cross"
* Adapted Contemporary Recording of the Year-"My Jesus I Love Thee"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Female-"Love Hung Him on the Cross"
Of God (1 Nomination)
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Duo/Group - "Summer"
St.Maarten
Paul Fleming (4 Nominations)
* Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year- "Sing Hallelujah"
* Pop/Rock Recording of the Year-"Hear the Voice"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Male-"Great Day"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Male- "Sing Hallelujah"
Tortola BVI
DeAnna Wattley (2 Nominations)
* Adapted Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year - "Praise Medley"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of the Year Female - "Praise Medley"
Trinidad
Avion Blackman (12 Nominations)
* New Artist of the Year
* Song of the Year- "I Love you Father"
* Producer of the Year-"Onyinye"
* Packaging of the Year-"Onyinye"
* Album of the Year -"Onyinye"
* Engineered Recording of the Year-"Onyinye"
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year-"Beloved" (Reggae Sunday School)
* Reggae Recording of the Year- "I Love you Father"
* Jazz Recording of the Year- "Blue"
* Ethnic Recording of the Year- "Onyinye"
* Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year Female- "I Love You Father"
* Contemporary Vocal Performance of the Year Female- "Marvelous Beauty"
Gitta Dan (1 Nomination)
* Ethnic Recording of the Year-"Catch it on Jah"
Sherwin Gardner (5 Nominations)
* Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year- "Give Thanks"
* Ethnic Recording of The Year- "All I Ever Needed" (ft. Isaac Blackman)
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of The Year Male- "Give Thanks"
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of The Year Duo Group- "Under We Feet" (ft. Jadee)
* Calypso/Soca Vocal Performance of The Year Duo Group - "Hands in the Air" (with The Heavenlies)
Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David (3 Nominations)
* Music Video of the Year- "One Time"
* Pop/Rock Recording of the Year-"Forever" (ft. Riosymphonic)
* Ethnic Recording of the Year-"Ded to Franklin"
USA
Byron Cage
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Solo - " He Reigns"
Christafari (4 Nominations)
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Duo/Group-"The Reggae ABC's"(ft. RedCloud & Richie Righteous)
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year - "Beloved" ft. Jaibo Culture & Avion Blackman
* Special Event Album of the Year - "Reggae Sunday School"
* Foreign Language Recording of the Year - "Bedeng Bedeng Wiyo (One Way) (ft. Double Impact)"
Deitrick Haddon
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Solo - "Happy"
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Duo/Group-"Walls are Tumbling" (ft.Pas.Paula White)
Donald Lawrence
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Solo - "Wailin to Dancin"
Donnie McClurkin
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Solo - "Awesome God"
Israel & New Breed
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Duo/Group - " Not Forgotten"
Mark Mohr
* Engineered Recording of the Year - "Onyinye"
* Special Event Album of the Year - "Reggae Sunday School" (Producer)
Raymond & Co.
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Duo/Group - "Give Him All Da Praise"
VIP Mass Choir
* International Caribbean Recording of the Year Duo/Group - "In Your Presence"
Grits
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year - "Hittin Curve" (ft. Syntyst)
Lil I Rocc Williams
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year - "Pull Em Down" (ft. Christian Massive)
Toby Mac
* International Caribbean Collaboration of the Year-"Catchafire (Whoopsi-Daisy) (ft. MOC & Papa San)
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