Gospel Touch Music Awards releases Nominations (@GTMusicAwards)

Gospel Touch is an organisation that celebrates the achievement of gospel artists. The achievement celebration of these artists would take place in Central London on the 27th of September with an awards ceremony. This ceremony is bound to be prestigious in all areas, form the nominations to the chosen entertainment. This is one of the best awards around in terms of quality and awards that they have put together.

One of the awards that they have is the “Life achievement award”, of which Kirk Franklin will be honoured for a great contribution that he has made over the years in the gospel industry. Kirk Franklin is believed to be the right person for this award as he is extremely prominent in his role of being a Gospel artist. Considering the amount of progress that has been made by him since he organised his seventeen voice choir, the family, in 1992 till now that he has become a well known solo artist, it is very clear that the “Life achievement award” is well deserved.

In addition to this, they also have other awards like “The Humanitarian Award”. Christian Aid is an official relief and development agency that works to sustain development and stop poverty, support civil society and provide disaster relief in South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Christian Aid’s essential belief is summed up in the statement “We believe in life before death”, often used alongside the Christian Aid logo. Christian Aid states it works where the need is greatest, regardless of religion, nationality or race. For this reason, the humanitarian award only seems befitting.

Another one of their awards is “Outstanding achievement” award. This was given to Matt Redman who is a Christian worship leader, songwriter and author. After winning a total of 12 awards, some of which are Song writer of the year and best Gospel Music performance, it is clear that he has made amazing achievements during his career and should be presented with this award.

Information about other awards and nominees are available on www.gtmusicawards.com

Voting starts on Monday 14th of July and closes on Sunday 31st August 2014. The award would take place on the 27th of September and it is strictly by invitation. Invited are the nominees, presenters, entertainment and winners only.

Category 1
Artist of the Year

Noel Robinson
Lara George
Jason Nelson
Todd Dulaney
Flo Rocka

Category 2
Song of the year
Erica Campbell – Help
Michelle Williams – Say Yes
Tasha Cobbs – Break Every Chain
Noel Robinson – Devoted
Hezekiah Walker – Every Praise

Category 3
Inspirational (Non Gospel) song of the Year
Beautiful- Mali Music
Rachel Kerr – I will love me
JP – Cooper – For the man I’ve known
Kristyna Myles – Just Three Little Words
Pharell – Happy

Category 4
Group/Duo of the year
The walls group
The Levites 3: 12
Divine Impact
VM & New Ye
Twelve24
Eric & Reverence

Category 5
African Artiste of the year
Andrew Bello
Atta Bafo
Nosa
Zim Praise
Eben

Category 6
Male Vocal Artiste of the year
Zacardi Cortez
Joshua Rogers
Ricardo Williams
Todd Dulaney
Jonathan McReynolds
David B

Category 7
Female Vocal Artiste of the year
Tasha Page Lockheart
Lurine Cato
Keisha McFarland
Philippa Hannah
Angel Taylor

Category 8
Rap Artiste of the year
GuvnaB
Da Truth
Lacrea
S.O
Jahaziel

Category 9
UK Album of the Year
Javen – Worship in the Now-Live
Noel Robinson – Devoted
Philippa Hannah – Through The Woods
Guvna B – Odd 1 Out
Isabella – All That I am

Category 10
Choir of the Year
IDMC
London Youth Gospel Choir
Joyous Celebration
Living Faith Connections Choir
LCGC

Category 11
Video of the Year UK
Emem – Who I mine
Isaac Frempong – Imela
Noel Robinson -I am devoted
Hezekiah Walker – Every Praise
Isabella – Hala

Category 12
Producer of the year
VC Perez
Shabach
Inner Production
Jamez Ritchie
Dontaniel Kimbrough

Category 13
Radio Station of the Year
Premier Gospel -Premier Drive
Inspiration 92.3 FM
Praise world radio
Atarsound Worship Radio
Vinejuice radio

Category 14
Event of the year
Celebration of Gospel
UCGY
Babados Festival
Time2shine
Destiny Child – Nigeria

Category 15
BEST ON-AIR PERSONALITY
Lady T
Dave P,
Muyiwa Olarewaju
DJ Pappi
Wana Udobang

Category 16
Critic’s Choice Award
Anastasia Baker
Ebee
Evans Ogboi
Mark Happy
Tom Moon
Adam & Kid

HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Christian AID
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD
Kirk Franklin
Out Standing Achievements Awards
Matt Red Man