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The Rhythm of Gospel Awards is an annual event filled with a variety of innovative and exciting showcases, competitions, and achievement galas, bringing in over 7,000 excited, tourists, church, social and civic groups, families and business professionals throughout the U.S.

This original televised award show is the 1st and ONLY National Independent Gospel Award Show to cover the entire United States and Canada, giving independent gospel artist both a national platform, and a positive collaboration which supports artist of all ethnicities in various genres of gospel music.
The Rhythm Of Gospel Award Show will spotlight 39 categories of recognition through various Churches and Religious Groups, Business/Community Leaders, and Independent Gospel Music Artist throughout the entire United States, giving them the opportunity to network formally while congratulating trailblazers from various sectors of the community and music industry.

The 2010 Rhythm Of Gospel Nominees

Producer Of The Year
Terrell King – “Almost Clear”
Produced By: Kyle Lovett, Stylaz Fuego, Terrell King

Marable Twins and Company – “The Time Is Now”
Produced By: Chris Smith for Christol Clear Productions, Kerry/Jerry Marable

St. Louis Area Fellowship – “We Worship You”
Produced By: Levi “TOO” King

The EchoAires – “Transformation Live In Memphis”
Produced By: George Dean

Chris & Kyle with True Spirit – “The Truth”
Produced By: Christopher J. Watkins/Kyle E. Kelley/Maurice Rogers and Levi "TOO" King

Antonio Clark & New Mercy – “A Merciful Experience”
Produced By: Tony Lucas, Antonio Clark, Ramon Williams, LaQuint Weaver II

Aaron Mason – “All Because Of You”
Produced By: Aaron Mason/Roger Ryan/Marcus Mason/Jason Gaines

Rhythm Of Gospel CD Of The Year
1. The EchoAires – “Transformation Live In Memphis”
2. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession – ““Major In Ministry, Minor in Music”
3. Meghan Williams – “Bless You God”
4. Bishop Victor Curry & New Birth Baptist Church – “It Shall Be Done”
5. Isaac Johnson – “He Will Save You”
6. Marable Twins and Company – “The Time Is Now”
7. Professor Wilburn Belton Jr. & The LADWEC Choir –“He Broke The Chains”

Traditional CD Of The Year
1. Dr. Levi King Sr. & The Gateway ABFAC Restoration Choir “He Is Good”
2. Bishop Victor Curry & New Birth Baptist Church – “It Shall Be Done”
3. St. Thomas Gospel Choir – “Glorious Is Thy Name”
4. Willie B. Clay Inspirational Choir – “God’s Favor”
5. Professor Wilburn Belton Jr. & The LADWEC Choir –“He Broke The Chains”
6. Bishop Fred Jones & Family – “Through It All”
7. The Alabama Spirituals – “Worthy Is He”

Contemporary CD Of The Year
1. St. Louis Area Fellowship – “We Worship You”
2. Andrew Knox & New Change- “The New Change Experience” Live In Memphis
3. Jevon Brock and Restoration – “Urgent Messages”
4. Perfection – “Perfection Reloaded”
5. Antonio Clark & New Mercy – “A Merciful Experience”
6. Chris & Kyle with True Spirit – “The Truth”
7. Larry Callahan & Selected Of God – “Lift The Savior Up-Special Edition CD”

Urban Contemporary/R&P CD Of The Year
1. Terrell King – “Almost Clear”
2. Isaac Johnson – “He Will Save You”
3. Joshua Alfred – “Fighting With My Praise”
4. Aaron Mason – “All Because Of You”
5. Kenneth DeShields II – “The Mosaic”
6. Boyede – “Back 2 Basics”
7. Sista O D’Vine Praise – “Meditation”

Holy Hip Hop CD Of The Year
1. Sons Of Thunder - ”Game Time”
2. Prisoner Of Christ – “Loyalty Is Everything”
3. Byron Hypolite – “Round Trip”
4. Only 1 Way – “He Saved Me”
5. Evidence 322 – “The Word Through Me”
6. Minister Slugger – “Healing In The Hood”
7. Mista Big Tymer MVP – “The Great Hustle”

Praise and Worship CD Of The Year
1. Nita Morgan - “Live In Worship”
2. James Henley & Nu D’Votion – “Return To Worship”
3. Meghan Williams – “Bless You God”
4. Cynthia Jones – “Praise Melodies”
5. Eternity –“Desire Of Our Heart”
6. Gilbert Wilson &UICC – “I Live To Worship”
7. Peggy James – “A Promise”

Quartet CD Of The Year
1. Pastor Armondo & Redemption of Columbus -“Brought With A Price”
2. W Johnson II & The Followers of Christ – “We Come A Long Way”
3. The EchoAires – “Transformation Live In Memphis”
4. Marable Twins and Company – “The Time Is Now”
5. The Alabama Spirituals – “Worthy Is He”
6. The Spiritual Voices Of Washington DC – “Satisfied”

Rhythm Of Gospel Song Of The Year
1. Church Boy- “I Give You My Heart”
2. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession “Already Alright”
3. Meghan Williams – “You Are“
4. Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis – “Thank You Lord”
5. Chris & Kyle with N Spirit – “He Did It All”
6. St. Louis Area Fellowship – “I Have No Doubt”
7. Jesse Stevenson – “We Cry”
8. Professor Wilburn Belton Jr. & The LADWEC Choir –“He Broke The Chains”

Contemporary Song Of The Year
1. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession - “Already Alright”
2. Vincent Tharpe – “Thank You Lord “
3. Gilbert Wilson & UCC – “Wonderful Is Your Name“
4. Andrew Knox & New Change – “You Are My Everything“
5. Levi R. King Sr. & The Gateway Area Bible Fellowship Choir – “Lord We Thank You”
6. Larry Callahan & Selected Of God – “Lay My Burdens Down”
7. Perfection – “24 Hours”

Traditional Song Of The Year
1. St. Thomas Gospel Choir – “Glorious Is Thy Name“
2. Andrew Knox & New Change – “Jesus Knows “
3. Dion Owens & Renaissance – “All In His Hands“
4. Jevon Brock - “Jesus Is Coming Back“
5. St. Louis Area Fellowship – “I Have Know Doubt“
6. Antonio Clark & New Mercy – “The Storm Is Passing Over “
7. Perfection – “What Is This”

Urban Contemporary Song Of The Year
1. Kenneth DeShields II – “I Thank You Lord For Keeping Me”
2. Aaron Mason – “Touch”
3. Isaac Johnson - “Stronger Than This”
4. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession – “Forever“
5. Larry Callahan & Selected Of God – “Lift The Savior Up-Special Edition CD”
6. Sista O D’Vine Praise – “Outstanding”
7. Letita Martin - “Working My Faith”
8. Boyede – “Dreamz”

Holy Hip Hop Song Of The Year
1. B-U - “Righteous Know Why”
2. FBC KLICK – “God’s On A Move“
3. Tay Clemons – “Why Do You Love Me “
4. C.O.G. (Child Of God) – “Holy Spirit’s In The House “
5. Rysen –“Fist in the Air”
6. Minister Slugger – “Keep It 100 “
7. Byron Hypolite – “Round Trip “

Praise and Worship Song Of The Year
1. Andre Jones & Sacred Assembly – “Status “
2. Jesse Stevenson – “We Cry”
3. Nita Morgan – “Who Am I “
4. Javis D. Mays & Restoration – “You Are My King“
5. James Henley & Nu D’Votion – “You Are Great “
6. Elijah Goodwin & Remnant – “Awesome God “
7. Peggy James – “Bring In Your Glory”

Quartet Song Of The Year
1. Bishop F. Allen Jones Sr. & The Jones Family Singers – “Through It All”
2. Marable Twins & Company – “Mercy “
3. The EchoAires – “Shoes “
4. Pastor Armondo & Redemption Of Columbus –“It’s My Time “
5. Perfection–“What Is This”
6. The Alabama Spirituals – “Worthy Is He”
7. The Spiritual Voices Of Washington, DC – “New Jerusalem”

Male Quartet Group Of The Year
1. George Dean & Gospel Four – Memphis, TN
2. The Southern Sons – Memphis, TN
3. Michael Boykins & The Mighty Voices – Clinton, NC
4. Ronnie Strong & The Sensational Strong Family- MS
5. The Alabama Spirituals – Alexander City, AL
6. Marable Twins & Company –Nashville, TN
7. Connection – Houston, TX

Female Quartet Group Of The Year
1. Jewell & Converted – St. Louis, MO
2. The Spiritual Souls – Waterbury, CT
3. Douglas Singers – Chicago, IL
4. Disciples Of Christ – Houston, TX
5. The Spiritual Voices Of Washington, DC
6. Minister Febe and The Chosen Ones –Tallahassee, FL
7. The Lighthouse Gospelettes – Atlanta, GA

Traditional/Contemporary Group/Duo Of The Year
1. John Howard’s Gospel Caravan – Egg Harbor Township, NJ
2. Vincent Tharpe – Memphis, TN
3. Connection – Houston, TX
4. Antonio L Fitzgerald & The Chosen Generation –Danville, VA
5. Javis D. Mays & Restoration – Orlando, FL
6. The Spiritual Voices Of Washington, DC
7. Elijah Goodwin & Remnant - Ladson, SC
8. Minister Febe and The Chosen Ones –Tallahassee, FL

Holy Hip Hop Group Of The Year
1. FBC KLICK - Shreveport, LA
2. B-U - Raleigh, NC
3. Sons Of Thunder –Birmingham, AL
4. Only 1 Way – Detroit, MI
5. Breakthrough - Manassas, VA
6. 2DSoul –Baton Rouge, LA
7. Remedy – Memphis, TN

Urban Contemporary Group Of The Year
1. Church Boy – Birmingham, AL
2. Perfection – Memphis, TN
3. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession – Jacksonville, FL
4. Freedom 2 Worship - Ajax Ontario
5. Brian Hamilton & Divine Worship – Canada
6. Javis D. Mays & Restoration – “Orlando, FL”
7. Eternity – Statesville, NC

Church Choir Of The Year Of The Year
1. St. Thomas Gospel Choir – Philadelphia, PA
2. Willie B. Clay Inspirational Choir –Chicago, IL
3. New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral Choir – Miami, Florida
4. The Gateway Area Bible Fellowship ACRC – East St. Louis, IL
5. Bible Believers World Outreach Cathedral Mass Choir – Baton Rouge, LA
6. Good Hope Church - Stanton TN
7. Greater Community Temple COGIC – Memphis, TN
8. Apostolic Deliverance Temple - Memphis

Community Choir Of The Year Of The Year
1. Dexter Walker & Zion Movement - Chicago, IL
2. Dr. E. Laquint Weaver II & The Hallelujah Singers – Detroit, MI
3. Jackie Smith & YDM – Houston, TX
4. Gilbert Wilson and UCC – Monroe, LA
5. Antonio Clark & New Mercy –Harbor Woods, MI
6. Professor Wilburn Belton Jr. & The LADWEC Choir – Forestville, MD
7. John Howard’s Gospel Caravan – Egg Harbor Township, NJ
8. Antonio L Fitzgerald & The Chosen Generation –Danville, VA

New Artist Of The Year
1. Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis – Memphis, TN
2. Joshua Alfred - Herndon, VA
3. Church Boy - Birmingham, AL
4. Sista O D’Vine Praise – Sacramento, CA
5. Andre Jones & Sacred Assembly- Portsmouth, VA
6. James Henley & Nu D’votion – Richmond, VA
7. Elijah Goodwin & Remnant - Ladson, SC
8. Shirley Bell – Chicago, IL

Artist Of The Year
1. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession – Jacksonville, FL
2. Chris & Kyle with True Spirit – St. Louis, MO
3. Dion Owens & Renaissance – Winston Salem, NC
4. Gilbert Wilson & UCC –Monroe, LA
5. Freedom 2 Worship – Ajax Ontario
6. Dexter Walker & Zion Movement - Chicago, IL
7. Bishop Victor Curry & New Birth Baptist Church Choir – Miami, Florida
8. Professor Wilburn Belton Jr. & The LADWEC Choir – Forestville, MD

Holy Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
1. Byron Hypolite – Youngsville, LA
2. Zeeda – Houston, TX
3. Tay Clemons – Durham, NC
4. COG (Child Of God) – Knight Dale, NC
5. XROSS - Maplewood MN
6. CJ Emulous - Fairfield CA
7. Minister Slugger - Marlin, TX

Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year
1. Jesse L. Stevenson - Midlothian, VA
2. Aaron Mason – Hermitage, TN
3. Terrell King – Fairburn, GA
4. Kenneth DeShields II – University City, MO
5. Issac Johnson – Miami, FL
6. Joshua Alfred - Herndon, VA
7. Boyede – San Antonio, Texas

Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year
1. W Johnson II - Kennett, MO
2. Ronnie Strong – Coldwater, MS
3. George Dean – Memphis, TN
4. Michael Boykin – Clinton, NC
5. Shawn M. Jones – Alexander City, AL
6. Gilbert Wilson – Monroe, LA
7. Javis D. Mays – Orlando, FL

Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year
1. Meaghan Williams - Cahokia, IL
2. Nita Morgan – Zachary, LA
3. Letita Martin –Greensboro, NC
4. Cynthia Jones – Humble, TX
5. Carla Tolbert Taylor – Memphis, TN
6. FeBe Jackson - Tallahassee, FL
7. Peggy James – Eastpointe, MI

Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year
1. Nita Morgan – Zachary, LA
2. Carla Tolbert Taylor – Memphis, TN
3. Jewell Taylor – St. Louis, MO
4. Leann Faine - Chicago IL
5. Shirley Bell – Chicago, IL
6. Tommie Young West – Mesquite, TX
7. FeBe Jackson - Tallahassee, FL

Church Of The Year
Ronnie Strong & New Independence Baptist Church – Coldwater, MS
Dr. Levi King & Gateway Area Bible Fellowship Apostolic Church – East St. Louis, IL
Pastor Kenneth N Reid & Mt. Grove Baptist Church - Texarkana AR
Rev. Christopher Davis & St. Paul MB Church– Memphis, TN
Pastor Barbara Rogers & One Way Deliverance Ministries - Baton Rouge, LA
Pastor Raymond Boney & Victory Temple Holy Church – Durham, NC
Elder Oscar W. Richardson Jr. & Bible Believers World Outreach Cathedral –Baton Rouge, LA

Print/Press/Media Group Of The Year
1. Gospel USA Magazine
2. Glow Magazine, Inc
3. Spirit Magazine
4. I AM Magazine
5. Gospel Today Magazine
6. Atlanta Business Journal
7. Epitome Magazine

Internet Media Group Of The Year
1. Gospel Vibez Radio
2. WJRG Gospel Inspirations
3. Me Too Music Magazine
4. Glow Magazine, Inc
5. Black Gospel Radio
6. GospelPundit
7. Push-It Online Newszine
8. Gospel Lyfe

Gospel Radio Station Of The Year
1. KOSY 790 AM -Texarkana, AR
2. WBBP 1480 AM – Memphis, TN
3. Hallelujah 95.7 FM – Memphis, TN
4. WOCG 90.1 FM Radio – Huntsville, AL
5. WREJ 1540 AM – Richmond, VA
6. WFUN FOXY 95.5 FM – St. Louis, MO
7. KWWJ 1360 AM – Baytown, TX

Radio Announcer Of The Year
1. Tray Solomon – KOSY 790 AM
2. Mrs. Shaun Wilcher - Rejoice 100.9 FM
3. Falesha “Fe Fe” Stafford - WLOK 1340
4. Dewayne Benton – Hallelujah 94.9 FM
5. Jerry Green WJRG Gospel Inspirations
6. Derrell Hobdy - KAYT 88.1
7. Evangelist Mary Tillman - Foxy 95.5 FM

Rhythm Of Gospel Music Video Of The Year
1. Meghan Williams – “I Made It”
2. B-U - “Come On”
3. St. Louis Area Fellowship – “I Have Know Doubt”
4. Minister Slugger - "Lord Rain On Tha Block”
5. XROSS – “Y U Runnin”
6. Nita Morgan – “Who Am I”

Rhythm Of Gospel Praise/Mime Team Of The Year
1. War Cry Ministries –Greensboro, NC
2. K&K Mimes – Pittsburgh, PA
3. God’s Favor Mime Ministry – Memphis, TN
4. Silent Witness Christian Mime Team – Nashville, TN
5. Greater New Mt Zion Baptist Church Mime/Praise Team – San Antonio, TX
6. Nu Soul – Memphis, TN
7. Krash Krew – Indianapolis, IN

Official Website: http://www.rhythmofgospel.com

Added by Award Show on October 6, 2009