Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist / Group
- Bob & April
- Escaping Pavement
- Jack, Jill
- Maggie's Farm
- Steve Taylor Three
- Whiskey Charmers, The
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
- Dennie, Jason – Guitar/Mandolin
- Everhart, Larry – Harmonica
- Green, Mia – Guitar
- Labeck, Larry – Pedal Steel
- Monteleone, Bob – Guitar
- Olk-Szost, Jorian - Upright Bass
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
- Guzman, Emman
- Harris, Ash (Acoustic Ash)
- Jack, Jill
- Monteleone, Bob
- Taylor, Steve
- Thibodeau, Robert
- Ward, Mike
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
- Guzman, Emma
- Harris, Ash (Acoustic Ash)
- Jack, Jill
- McCabe, Maggie
- Scott, Jeff
- Taylor, Steve
Outstanding Americana Recording
- Bob & April - "Never Thought It'd End Like This (Coronavirus Song)"
- Dirk Kroll Band - "West Thalia"
- Jack, Jill - "Jamestown Town"
- Jack, Jill - "Quiet Man"
- Steve Taylor Three - "Earn Every Scar"
- Whiskey Charmers, The - "Lost On The Range"
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
- Al-Saadi, Laith
- Blues Lady Champagne
- Brett Lucas Band
- Jim McCarty and Mystery Train
- Motor City Josh & The Big 3
- Owens, Tosha
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
- Al-Saadi, Laith - Guitar
- Bartels, Chuck - Bass
- Bones, Jimmie - Keyboards
- Codish, Chris - Keyboards
- Murray, Bobby - Guitar
- Valdez, Skeeto - Percussion
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
- Cornfield, Thomas W (aka The Garbageman Fss)
- Fernelius, Danny
- McMillian, Allen "Woody Mac"
- Miller, Don
- Owens, Tosha
- Springer, Vern & Riepenhoff, Chuck
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
- Blues Lady Champagne
- Cloyd Jr, James
- Davis, Thornetta
- Murray, Kathleen
- Sinclair, John
- Watkins, Lenny
Outstanding Blues Recording
- Laura Rain and the Caesars - "Different State of Mind"
- Motor City Josh & The Big Three - "Finding A New Gear"
- Shah, Harmonica & Glazer, Howard - "Ain't Gonna Worry About Tomorrow"
- Sinclair, John & Planet D Nonet - "Monk's Dream: Live At The Scarab Club"
- Smillie, Pat - "Broke Down Chevy #2 (featuring Jim McCarty)"
- Thibodeau, Robert - "What Kind Of Fool"
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
- Daugherty, Michael
- Jarema, Andy
- Jones, Molly
- Malis, Michael
- Prouty, Patrick
- Steinke, Harriet
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
- Beddow, Buggs - Trombone
- Iio, Takashi - Bass
- Lee, Sonia - Violin
- Rais, Michael - Bass
- Rutherford, John - Trombone
- Striho, Carolyn - Piano
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
- Armstrong, Anna
- Esqueda, Elizabeth
- Evola, Eve
- Theis, Angela
- Toccolini, Jono
- Ylizaliturri, Annamaria
Outstanding Community Orchestra
- Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
- Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
- International Symphony Orchestra
- Livonia Symphony Orchestra
- Macomb Symphony Orchestra
- Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra
- Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble
Outstanding Small Ensemble
- Beo String Quartet
- Chamber Music At The Scarab Club
- Il Segreto String Quartet
- Pebble Creek Chamber Orchestra
Outstanding Classical Recording
- Beo String Quartet - "Breathe"
- Fitzgerald, Jill - "Go Tell It On The Mountain"
- Jarema, Andy, - "Currents For Live Octet and Electronics"
- Jones, Molly, - "Change Of State"
- Malis, Michael - "Three Pieces For Piano"
- Simko, Sarah - "Living Voices, Vol. 1: Sacred Inspirations"
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
- Austin, Matt
- Austin, Scott
- Holmes, Kari
- Orbitsuns, The
- Scillian, Devin
- Stone, Rob
- Turner, Alan
- Vee, Joey
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
- Diaz, Timothy - Guitar
- Ellman, Ron - Fiddle
- Feeny, Dave - Pedal Steel
- Noon, Roger - Bass
- Scillian, Devin - Guitar
- White, Brian - Guitar
Outstanding Country Songwriter
- Ankley, Julianne
- Dombroski, Vin
- Holmes, Kari
- Marshall, Bob
- Scillian, Devin
- Turner, Alan & Stryker, Greg
Outstanding Country Vocalist
- Ankley, Julianne
- Holmes, Kari
- Kaiser, Maureen
- Scillian, Devin
- Stone, Rob
- Turner, Alan
- Vee, Joey
Outstanding Country Recording
- Ankley, Julianne - "With Love From Lake Huron"
- Brooke, Rachel - "The Loneliness In Me"
- Marshall, Bob - "The Way It Should Be"
- Stone, Rob - "Firework Girl"
- Thibodeau, Robert - "Come Golden Friends"
- Turner, Alan - "Let Go"
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
- Body Mechanic
- Flashclash
- French, Blair
- Lelo XO
- N2 Submission
- Nikki-O
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
- Body Mechanic
- Collins, John
- Flash, Mark
- Knight, Suburban
- Roberts, Anison "The Impaler"
Outstanding Electronic Producer/Writer
- Ansari, Salar
- Body Mechanic
- French, Blair
- Kerasiotis, Yorg
- Logix, Eddie
- Roberts, Anison "The Impaler"
Outstanding Electronic Recording
- Body Mechanic - "Roomationship"
- Daniele, Dave "Dr. Z" - "Between Two Worlds"
- French, Blair - "The Art Of Us"
- Lele XO - "Malady"
- Moodyman - "Taken Away"
- Resto, Luis & Ansari, Salar - "Ambient Series, Vol. 1"
2021 Nominees
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
- Clark Sisters, The - "You Brought The Sunshine 1976-1981”
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - "Sing And Perform Funny Girl"
- Iggy & The Stooges - "From KO to Chaos"
- Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels - "Sockin It To You: Complete Dynovoice/New Voice Recordings"
- Trash Brats - "Trash Brats"
- White Stripes, The - "Greatest Hits: My Sister Thanks You And I Thank You"
Outstanding Family/Children's Music
- Bob & Coltrane
- Gro-Town
- Guy, Louis
- Meyer, Beverly
Outstanding Live Performance
- Billy Brandt Trio
- Buggs Beddow & The Good Stuff
- Jack, Jill
- Key, Chrissii
- Laura Rain and The Caesars
- Warhorses
Outstanding Live Performance (VIRTUAL)
- Beats Go On, The
- Concert Of Colors
- Detroit Jazz Festival
- Hyped Up Live Sessions
- Smit, Smitty E. : "A Benefit For Detroit Local Music"
- Taylor, Steve : "Live From The Quarantine:
Outstanding Live Sound Tech
- Busuttil, Adam
- Carr, Mike
- Menzo, Dave
- Monforte, Carl
- Raymond, Brad
- Stevens, Jef
Outstanding Local Record Label
- Assemble Sound
- Detroit Music Factory
- Funky D Records
- Got The Key
- Jett Plastic Recordings
- Majik Ninja Entertainment
Outstanding Major Label Recording
- Big Sean - "Detroit 2"
- Eminem - "Music To Be Murdered By"
- Eminem - "Music To Be Murdered By -- Side B"
- Flower, Yoshi - "I Will Not Let My Love Go To Waste"
- KEM - "Love Always Wins"
- Sheard, Kierra - "Kierra"
Outstanding National Single
- Cooper, Alice - "Our Love Will Change The World"
- Cooper, Alice - "Rock 'n' Roll"
- Greta Van Fleet - "Age Of Machine"
- Greta Van Fleet - "My Way, Soon"
- Neals, Eliza - "Black Crow Moan"
- Pop, Iggy - "Dirty Little Virus"
Outstanding National Small/Indie Label Recording
- David McMurray & The Black Light Collective - "Black Light Collective"
- Forbes, Sean - "Little Victories"
- LaVette, Bettye- "Blackbirds"
- Raconteurs, The - "Live At Electric Lady"
- Royce da 5'9" - "The Allegory"
- Suicide Machines - "Revolution Spring"
Outstanding Record Producer
- Alkazian, Chuck
- Feeny, Dave
- Ford, Josh "Motor City"
- Green, Tony "T-Money"
- Gross, Tino
- Hamera, Tony
Outstanding Recording Studio
- Pearl Sound Studio
- Plymouth Rock Recording Studio
- Rooftop Recording Studio
- Rustbelt
- Sound Shop Studio, The
- Tempermill
Outstanding Tribute Band
- Carry On (A CSNY Tribute"
- Crazy Babies - Ozzy Rebourne
- Danny D and The Vagabonds
- Denise Davis and The Motor City Sensations (A Marvin Gaye Tribute)
- Magic Bus
- Rockstar
Outstanding Video - Limited Budget
- Jack, Jill - "Jamestown Town"
- Ladyship Warship - "Higgs Boson Blues"
- Laura Rain and The Caesars - "Closer To The Wind"
- Owens, Tosha - "We've Got Hate On The Run"
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine - "If I Asked You To Dance (Would You Boogie With Me)"
- Whiskey Charmers, The - "Fire and Flame"
Outstanding Video - Major Budget
- Cooper, Alice - "Our Love Will Change The World"
- Eminem - "Darkness"
- Greta Van Fleet - "Age Of Machine"
- Greta Van Fleet - "My Way, Soon"
- KEM - "Live Out Your Love"
- White Stripes, The - "Ball and Biscuit (Live In Tokyo 1993)"
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group
- Phillips, Carl B
- Pivotal Awakening
- Righteous Through God (RTG)
- Sounds Imani
- Sweet Crystal
- Young Men 4 Christ
Outstanding Gospel Choir
- Bill Moss Jr & The BME State Choir
- Detroit Youth Choir
- Dr. E Laquint Weaver & The Hallelujah Singers
- Greater Emmanuel Temple of Deliverance
- The Whitfield Company
- Third New Hope Baptist Church Choir
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Instrumentalist
- Babbitt, Jeff - Percussion
- Graves, Andy - Bass
- Liniarski, Dave - Guitar
- Lucas, Blu - Keyboards
- Russell, Bill - Guitar
- Skinner, Rob - Bass
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
- Graves, Andy & Odom, Mindi
- James, Darius
- Laurin, Keith
- Moss Jr., Bill
- Nichole, Tiffany
- Phillips, Carl B
- Turner-Carr, Peggy
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
- Babbitt, Jeff
- Odom, Mindi
- Phillips, Carl B
- Speck, Marq Andrew
- Turner-Carr, Peggy
- Twyman, Darius
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
- Daffin, Kira - "The Well"
- Detroit Youth Choir - "A Holiday With You"
- Kaiser, Maureen - "Beautifully Unbroken"
- Laurin, Keith; ft. Owens, Tosha - "This Guitar Prays"
- Moss Jr, Bill - "One More Day"
- Righteous Through God (RTG) - "Lift Me Up"
- Sweet Crystal - "Heaven's Call"
Jazz
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist
- Accidentally Hip
- Bass, Jake
- Haynes, Tyson
- Straight Ahead
- TB & The Detroit Holiday Rockestra
- Will Cyprian Experience
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist
- Covington, Sky
- Detroit Tenors
- Djangophonique
- Paul Keller's "At Sundown" Quartet
- Paxton, John "T-Bone" & RJ Spangler Quintet
- Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
Outstanding Jazz Composer
- Bass, Jake
- Landis, Sheila
- McKinney, Gayelynn
- Stanco, Anthony
- White, Walter
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
- Armstrong, Ralphe - Bass
- Cafagna, Carl - Saxophone
- Gwinnell, Scott - Piano
- Jones, Ibrahim - Bass
- McKinney, Gayelynn - Drums
- Rutherford, John - Trombone
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
- Belgrave, Joan
- Covington, Sky
- D'Angelo, Sarah
- Landis, Sheila
- Paxton, John "T-Bone"
Outstanding Jazz Recording
- Covington, Sky - "Club Crescendo, Vol: 3"
- Djangophonique - "Jazz du Jour"
- Hershberger, Mark & The Detroit Jazz Project - "The Year Is 2020"
- Paxton, John "T-Bone" & the RJ Spangler Quintet - "In Your Own Backyard"
- TB & The Detroit Holiday Rockestra - "A Christmas Cocktail"
- White, Walter - "BB XL"
Rap
Outstanding Rap Artist
- Bell, Courtney
- Chocolate Jazzy
- Erikson, Leaf
- Kid Vishis
- REDD
- Sada Baby
- Willis, Pamela "P-DOT"
Outstanding Rap Composer
- Chocolate Jazzy
- Erikson, Leaf
- JusReese
- REDD
- TimBlackman
- Willis, Pamela "P-DOT"
Outstanding Rap MC
- Erikson, Leaf
- Forbes, Sean
- MarvWon
- REDD
- Supa Emcee
- Willis, Pamela "P-DOT"
Outstanding Rap Producer
- Anderson, Seth
- Bass, Jake
- Davis Way, The
- Helluva
- REDD
- TimBlackman
Outstanding Rap Recording
- Bell, Courtney - "Poverty Stricken"
- Chocolate Jazzy - "Rip It Up"
- Davis Way, The - "Visionary"
- Davis Way, The; ft: Supa Emcee, P-DOT, & Pierre Anthony - "Impeccable"
- Erikson, Leaf - "Liquid Sunshine Part 313"
- REDD - "Symphony Of Sympathy"
- Sada Baby - "Skuba Sada 2"
Rock
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist or Group
- Dirk Kroll Band
- JC & The Disciples
- Kris Kurzawa Band
- Reefermen, The
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine
- Warner, Gia
Outstanding Alt/Indie/Punk Artist or Group
- Cinecyde
- Elsie Binx
- I See Stars
- Incurables, The
- Ladyship Warship
- Zotz, The
Outstanding Heavy/Hard Rock Artist or Group
- Artificial Agent
- Blackmail
- Critical Bill
- Eva Under Fire
- Kougaran
- Warhorses
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
- Badanjeck, Johnny "Bee" - Drums
- Dailey, Scott - Guitar
- Gustafson, Erik - Guitar
- Myers, Eric "EZ" - Guitar
- Striho, Carolyn - Piano
- Whitelaw, JC - Guitar
Outstanding Rock/Pop Songwriter
- Gross, Tino
- Kroll, Dirk
- Piunti, Nick
- Striho, Carolyn
- Warner, Gia
- Whitelaw, JC
Outstanding Rock/Pop Vocalist
- Christi'an, Steffanie
- Jendza, Derek
- Kroll, Dirk
- Scafone, Rio
- Striho, Carolyn
- Warner, Gia
Outstanding Rock Recording
- Dirk Kroll Band - "Living In The Right Place"
- Gasoline Gypsies - "Playing With Fire"
- Ladyship Warship - "Ladyship Warship"
- Muggs, The - "Slave To Sound, Vol. 5"
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine - "If I Asked You To Dance (Would You Boogie With Me)"
- Zotz, The - "When It's Over"
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
- Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff
- Key, Chrissii
- Larry Lee & Back In The Day
- Laura Rain and The Caesars
- Ms. Carmen
- Omowale, Nadir
Outstanding Urban Instrumentalist
- Brantley, Kern - Bass
- Green, Tony "T-Money" - Bass
- Hale, Phil - Keyboards
- Orlando, Kat - Saxophone
- Peltier, Pete - Guitar
- Reeves, Robert - Saxophone
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
- Key, Chrissii
- King, Alise
- Ms. Carmen
- Orlando, Kat
- Rain, Laura & Friend, George
- Rutherford, Melanie
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
- Foxx, Gwen
- Griffith-Manley, Beth
- Key, Chrissii
- Ms. Carmen
- Orlando, Kat
- Rain, Laura
Outstanding Urban Recording
- Key, Chrissii - "Reasons"
- Laura Rain and The Caesars - "Closer To The Wind"
- Laura Rain and The Caesars - "Soul Creature"
- Ms. Carmen - "Quarantine Cuts"
- Ms. Carmen - "Soul Symphony"
- Orlando, Kat - "Terry Got A Pit Bull"
World Music
Outstanding World Artist/Group
- Bill Grogan's Goat
- Corktown Popes
- Luddites, The
- McCabe, Maggie
- Muruga Cosmic Boogie
- Xiao, Dong Wei
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
- Beddow, Bugs - Flute
- Blackman, Sean - Guitar
- Booker, Muruga - Percussion
- McCabe, Maggie - Guitar
- Taylor, Steve - Multi
- Xiao, Dong Wei - Chinese Strings/Multi
Outstanding World Songwriter
- Abbey, Eric
- Burns, Terry
- Chaparro, Martin
- Goedert, Lisa
- Matle, Rick
Outstanding World Vocalist
- Chaparro, Martin
- Goedert, Lisa
- Kash, Tracy
- Smith, Gerard
Outstanding World Recording
- Booker, Muruga - "Boom Zoom"
- Chaparro, Martin - "Ciudad Natal"
- Chaparro, Martin - "Despertar"
- Chaparro, Martin - "Opening My Eyes"
- Detroit Riddim Crew; ft. Chrissy Morgan - "Fallen Down"
- Dirk Kroll Band - "Would It Be The Same"