* Group Duo of the Year
* New Artist of the Year
* Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year
* Contemporary CD of the Year
Artist of the Year
Music Video of the Year

Talented, outgoing, beautiful and amazing songwriters and artists would be perfect adjectives to describe this duo, but their waters run deep, creating gospel music that strengthens the soul while clapping your hands and stomping your feet. Sisters Erica & Tina Atkins’ inspirational songs have definitely earned them a place amongst household gospel names and R&B pioneers. These amazing songwriters are no strangers to the music business after singing back up for recording artists, such as Brian McKnight, Brandy, Kenny Lattimore, Eric Benet and others.

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Producer of the Year (Mountain High…Valley Low)

Mega-producer Warryn Campbell has produced major hits on both sides of the fence (gospel/secular), among them chart-topping hits for Dru Hill, Yolanda Adams, Dawkins and Dawkins, and Shanice. Like so may others in the music industry, Campbell started out in church. He is the son of a preacher and spent his early years playing and singing in different venues. Campbell is partly responsible for the success of Mary Mary’s Thankful album, which he produced. The duo is the first act signed to his production label.

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Song of the Year – "Power Belongs To God"

Developing into a formidable force over the past two decades, this talented musician, composer and arranger has worked with such notables as BeBe & CeCe Winans, Commissioned, Donnie McClurkin and Witness. In addition to chart topping sales, he is also the proud recipient of both a Grammy and Dove Award.

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Song of the Year – "Open My Heart"
Producer of the Year (Mountain High…Valley Low)

Their names are easily associated with the phrase "number-one," making them the most successful production team in contemporary music history. Their musical diversity has allowed them to work with artists from all over the world and has earned them a place in the film industry after producing the million-selling soundtrack for the 1998 hit movie, "How Stella Got Her Groove Back." The longtime friends and business partners continue to broaden their horizons and set standards for what might be considered "great music."

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*Song of the Year – "Never Seen The Righteous"
*Contemporary Choir of the Year
Producer of the Year (Tri-City4.com)
CD of the Year

He is considered one of modern Gospel’s greats and his amazing work speaks for itself. This often sought-after writer, producer and artist continues to capitalize on his craft, gaining respect from Gospel legends and other music critics. His vision has led him to new heights as he has formed a remarkable relationship with The Tri-City Singers. In connection with Lawrence, the Tri-City Singers have achieved an artistic peak and have accepted praise from the world. Lawrence was recently proclaimed by Billboard magazine to be a "timeless…tunesmith, lyricist and master of the mix." He has worked with such artist as Karen Clark-Sheard, Kelly Price and Kim Burrell to name a few.

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Producer of the Year (Tri-City4.com)

This self-taught, multi-talented musician, songwriter and producer has developed into a highly sought after talent. He has worked with Hezekiah Walker, Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers and Kenny Lattimore. In addition, he has toured with artists like CeCe Peniston and D’Angelo, which led him on a natural journey to song writing and producing with Jazzy Jeff’s "A Touch of Jazz" Production Company. The culmination of all his adventures was the creation of his production company, the Axis Music Group.

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Producer of the Year (Tri-City4.com)

This multi-talented artist and producer has merged his talents working with artists like Janet Jackson, Sounds of Blackness, Kim McFarland and Ben Tankard. He is currently Musical Director for Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers. He continues to conduct recording sessions at Spoonfed Studios and serves as keyboardist at Valley Kingdom Ministries International.

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Special Event CD of the Year

With nine Grammy awards and an Academy Award nomination, his talent extends from such timeless classics as "To God Be The Glory," and "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power." His musical career began at age nine in his father’s church, where he began playing the piano and writing music with no formal training. Since, he has recorded fourteen albums, selling in multi-platinum realms and establishing himself as an artist whose music knows no boundaries.

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Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year

Born into a musical family, this gospel singer/songwriter began singing as a child. At the tender age of four, he wrote his first song and formed the group The True Notes. Later, he joined gospel greats John P. Kee and Bobby Jones in the group "Commissioned", with whom he performed and recorded for a number of years. In 1999, he left the group to express his own version of gospel through his music and released his solo debut, "Chronicles of the Soul."

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Song of the Year – "Open My Heart"

"Big Jim" comes from extensive gospel music roots, giving him enormous strength as a composer, producer and arranger. His musical introduction began at age five and by age 15, he was an accomplished pianist and organist in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois. Since then he has worked with a host of artists, such as Michael and Janet Jackson, Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder, Sounds of Blackness and many many more. Currently, he resides in Minneapolis, MN where he is a member of the production team at Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ Flyte Tyme Records.

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Male Vocalist of the Year

This San Francisco native is one of gospel music’s greatest! He is well respected in both the gospel and secular music arena. He was exposed to music at a young age, listening to jazz and learning to play the piano and clarinet. He has received numerous awards, including Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence Awards, NAACP Award, Dove Awards and Stellar Awards.

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*Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
Group Duo of the Year

Leon "Pop" Williams organized the group in 1960. The members, who all came from religious backgrounds, were born and raised in Smithdale, Miss., which is about 100 miles south of Jackson. Their achievements include a myriad of successful albums, their own record label Blackberry Records and a Gospel Hall of Fame induction in 1999.

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