2016 Rhythm of Gospel Awards – Official Awardee List

Here is the official 2016 Winner List for the 2016 Rhythm of Gospel Awards, submitted by National Independent Gospel Music Association CEO Kris Jackson. Congratulations to the following individuals and groups:

Contemporary CD Of The Year
Robert E. Person – “Love Divine”

Special Event CD Of The Year
Dr. F. James Clark & The Shalom Church Mass Choir – “Simply Amazing”

Traditional CD Of The Year
Walter Blocker presents St. Thomas Gospel Choir – “Jesus”

Urban Contemporary/R&P CD Of The Year
Darren Deac – “Christian Walk”

Praise & Worship CD Of The Year
Jodi Litmon – “The Live Experience”

Quartet CD Of The Year
Faithful Connection –“Thank You”

Rhythm Of Gospel CD Of The Year
Dr. F. James Clark & The Shalom Church Mass Choir – “Simply Amazing”

Alternative Christian Gospel CD Of The Year
No Chains – “Call On Jesus”

Holy Hip Hop/Instrumental/Alternative Gospel CD Of The Year
ROXSY – “Shake It Off

EP/Digital Album Of The Year
Kendrick & ReNew’d – “Moving”

Contemporary Song Of The Year
Alicia Diallo – “Already Done”

Holy Hip Hop Song Of The Year
J Torah – “Agape Love”

Rhythm Of Gospel Song Of The Year
Alicia Diallo – “Already Done”

Traditional Song Of The Year
The Calvary Boyz – “Don’t Know”

Quartet Song Of The Year
Kendrick & ReNew’d –“Moving”

Praise & Worship Song Of The Year
Tina Coleman– “Will You Be Ready”

Urban Contemporary Song Of The Year
Jae’ Moore – “You”

Holy Hip Hop/R&P Song Of The Year
Darren Deac – “Clap Your Hands”

Inspirational/R&P Song Of The Year
Annetta M. Williams – “I’m Still Standing”

Special Event/R&P Song Of The Year
Voncile Belcher – “A Time To Celebrate”

Alternative Christian Song Of The Year
Jo’King – “Glory, Honor & Power”

Male Quartet Group Of The Year
Minister R.L. Taylor & The Sons Of The Father – “Arlington, TX”

Community Choir Of The Year
DaNell Daymon & Greater Works – “Kent, WA”

New Artist Of The Year
Alicia Diallo – “West Memphis, AR”

Rhythm Of Gospel Artist Of The Year
Faithful Connection – “Champlain, VA”

Traditional Choir Of The Year
Dr. F. James Clark & The Shalom Church Mass Choir – “Florissant, MO”

Contemporary Group/Ensemble Of The Year
Damion Murrilll & Siloam – “Leland, NC”

Traditional Artist Of The Year
Corey Weaver– “Oklahoma City, OK”

Contemporary Artist Of The Year
Jarrell Hosley & Perpetual Prayze – “Vancouver, WA”

Urban Contemporary Artist Of The Year
Bernadette “Ms. Deannie” Steven – “Rayne, LA”

Worship/Praise Artist Of The Year
Annetta M. Williams – “Buffalo, NY”

Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year
Robert E. Person

Urban Contemporary Male Vocalist
Shawn J

Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year
Corey Weaver

Praise & Worship Male Vocalist Of The Year
Robert E. Person

Praise & Worship Female Vocalist Of the Year
Tina Coleman

Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year
Annetta M. Williams

Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year
Ceola Bailey – (from The Golatt Links Of Harmony)

Urban Contemporary Female Vocalist
Funmilayo Ngozi

Producer Of The Year
Walter Blocker presents St. Thomas Gospel Choir – Produced by: Waltier Blocker

Best Performance By Group/Duo
Konnected 2 Christ – “St. Petersburg, FL”

Best Performance By Choir/Director
DaNell Daymon & Greater Works – “Kent, WA”

Best Performance By Quartet Group
Kendrick & ReNew’d – “Tallahassee, FL”

Best Performance By Female Artist
Tina Coleman – “Canoga Park, CA”

Best Performance By Male Artist
Marquis Dolford – “Bowie, MD”

Youth/Young Adult Artist Of The Year
Jada Redmond – “Piedmont, SC”

Product Packaging Of The Year
Damion Murrill & Siloam – “Take A Stand”

Rhythm Of Gospel Music Video Of The Year
Tonya Lewis-Taylor – “Thank You”

Gospel Internet Promotion & Marketing Group Of The Year
Mello Street Marketing & Promotions – “Jamel Gardner”

Internet Radio/Media Outlet Of The Year
James L. Patterson Morning Show – “James L. Patterson”

Gospel TV/Radio Show Of The Year
Treasures Of The Heart TV – “Thomas Sligh”

Radio Announcer Of The Year
Will Colquitt “God’s Will” – “88.9 FM”

Urban/R&P Song Of The Year
Marquis Dolford – “Take Over”

Holy Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
J Torah– “Duluth, GA”

Special Event/Instrumental Artist Of The Year
Shantelle Hawkins – “Jackson, MI”

Contemporary Choir Of The Year
Anthony McBeth & United Praise Chorale

Quartet Group Of The Year
The Calvary Boyz – “Tallahassee, FL”

Female Quartet/Group Of The Year
The Golatt Links Of Harmony – “Little Rock, AR”

Church Choir Of The Year
Dr. F. James Clark & The Shalom Church Mass Choir – “Florissant, MO”

Best Recording Artist With Featured Soloist
DaNell Daymon & Greater Works – “Lord Do It Again – featuring Moneya Woods”

Spoken Word Artist Of The Year
Prophecy – “Columbus, OH”