The Group Fire
Artist of the Year
“I Can Count On You”
Jet Records North/East
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Celebrating Excellence
The Winners
The 2026 Avidity Award Winners
11th Annual Avidity Gospel Music Awards | 2026
"Honoring the excellence, artistry, and extraordinary voices shaping the future of independent Gospel music."
Recognizing the artists, creators, and industry leaders whose dedication continues to elevate independent Gospel music.
Standard Award Winners — 35 Categories
35 of 35 winners announced
Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough, Kortez Harris III
Asaph Alexander Ward Producer of the Year
Lewis-Kortez Group
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Darrel Walls
Best Gospel Performance
“He's Able”
FCBCNYC
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Mayfield Family Foundation
Adrion Butler
Best Recorded Music Packaging
“Make Me Right Again”
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Anthony McGahee & Praise Motivated
Choir of the Year
“It Shall Come to Pass”
AmPh Music
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by La'Kea Stokes
Nu Nation Choir
Contemporary Choir of the Year
“Thirst No More”
NuNationMusik
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Da'Vonya
Emerging Artist of the Year
“Worship You”
Narski Music Inc
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Dreams Come True Travel
DJ Allen & Righteous
Emerging Quartet of the Year
“My Rock”
EvoWorld Entertainment
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Tyrone Porter Legacy Showcase
Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers
EP/Album of the Year
“Revival: Live in Dallas”
EvoWorld Entertainment
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Jai Vaughn
Female Contemporary Artist of the Year
“Get Better”
Paramount Collective Ventures
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Pastor Joel Bogar & Life Vision Church
The Douglas Singers
Female Quartet of the Year
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Jonathan T. Adams
Nikki Berry
Female Traditional Artist of the Year
“Grateful”
Reviving Dreams Enterprises
2026 Avidity Award Winner
La'Kea Stokes
Gospel R&B / Hip Hop Artist of the Year
“Motion”
BeStoked
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Miz Tiffany
Gospel R&B/Hip Hop Album of the Year
“Freedom”
Digistoric Music
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by The Exciting Holy Sons
Melodicb, Khy Marquees
Gospel R&B/Hip Hop Single of the Year
“God Loves Me”
Cidolem Records
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Cal Reaves
Emcee N.I.C.E.
Gospel Rap Artist of the Year
Gypsy City Music
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Mark Robinson
Emcee N.I.C.E.
Group or Duo of the Year
Gypsy City Music
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Morgan State University Choir
HBCU Choir of the Year
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by The Douglas Singers
Nathan Davis, Jr.
Male Contemporary Artist of the Year
“Woke Up This Morning”
Double Impact/Mogul Empire
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Gospel Grind Radio
Rev. Buddy & The Straightway Travelers
Male Quartet of the Year
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by The Exciting Holy Sons
Lonnie Hunter
Male Traditional Artist of the Year
“Flow (Like a River)”
Uncle G Records
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Rodger Willis
Mastering Engineer of the Year
Jet Records North/East
2026 Avidity Award Winner
The Gospel Upsetters
Mixed Quartet of the Year
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Joe Douglass & SOP
Derrick Stevenson
Mixing Engineer of the Year
Lewis-Kortez Group
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by New Beginning Mastering
Maurice Griffin
Music Video of the Year
“You Matter”
Independent
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Loving Care Events
Nathan Davis, Jr.
New Artist of the Year
“Woke Up This Morning”
Double Impact/Mogul Empire
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers
Quartet Artist of the Year
“Revival: Live in Dallas”
EvoWorld
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Chicago Wall of Fame
Kortez Harris
Radio or Music Promoter of the Year
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Steve Cooper
Recording/Studio Engineer of the Year
Jet Records North/East
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Fred The Orchestrator
Chad Cory
Rhythm & Praise Artist of the Year
Dream
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Derick Houston
Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers
Song of the Year
“Promises (Live)”
EvoWorld Entertainment
2026 Avidity Award Winner
DFW Mass Legacy Choir
Traditional Choir of the Year
“My Home Over There”
GRob Music
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by The Lonnie Hunter Morning Show
Nathan Davis, Jr.
Urban Single or Performance of the Year
“Woke Up This Morning”
Double Impact/Mogul Empire
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Steward Stiles, III
Pastor Joel Bogar & Life Vision Church
Vocal Chorale of the Year
“Don't Be Afraid”
VMMG
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Ivan Pickles & Pressed IV Purpose
Vocal Ensemble of the Year
Rhose Records
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Radio Award Winners — 13 Categories
13 of 13 winners announced
The Belle Report
Best Gospel Media Outlet
2026 Avidity Award Winner
D. Curtis Randle
Best Gospel Media Personality
The D. Curtis Randle Show
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Shree Isabell
Internet Radio Announcer of the Year
Is.A.Bell Radio | Shreeisabell.com
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Anointed.FM
Internet Radio Station of the Year
Anointed.fm
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Dr. Autumn Cannon
Radio Announcer of the Year (Large/Major Market)
1040 AM/106.9 FM (KGGR) | Dallas, Texas
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by WEMA 94.3 FM
Corey Warren
Radio Announcer of the Year (Small/Medium Market)
Praise 105.5 FM (WZBN) | Albany, Georgia
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Neiko Flowers
Radio Announcer of the Year (Top Market)
Praise 102.5 FM (WPZE) | Atlanta, Georgia
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Derrell Hobdy
Radio Show Host of the Year
"The Flava of Gospel Show"
2026 Avidity Award Winner
The Raine N Starzz Show
Radio Show of the Year
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by Corey Warren
95.7 Hallelujah FM (WHAL)
Radio Station of the Year (Large/Major Market)
Memphis, Tennessee
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by S.A.L.T.T.
Gospel Explosion 1000 AM (WDJL)
Radio Station of the Year (Small/Medium Market)
Huntsville, Alabama
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Presented by The Hip Hop Worship Gathering
Praise 102.5 FM (WPZE)
Radio Station of the Year (Top Market)
Atlanta, Georgia
2026 Avidity Award Winner
Percy Davis
Willie Mae McIver On-Air Personality of the Year
1300 AM (WOAD) | Jackson, Mississippi
2026 Avidity Award Winner