Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist / Group
- Acoustic Madness
- Billy Brandt & the Sugarees
- Jack, Jill
- Keynote Sisters, The
- Kubat, Audra
- Liburdi, Carmel
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
- Brandt, Billy – Multi
- Codish, Chris – Piano/Organ
- Falk, Dave– Dobro
- Gustafson, Erik– Guitar
- McGuire, Mary– Guitar
- Monteleone, Bob - Guitar
- Peltier, Pete – Guitar
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
- Brandt, Billy
- Keynote Sisters, The
- McGuire, Mary,
- Monteleone, Bob
- Serrapere, Jo
- Taylor, Steve
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
- Liburdi, Carmel
- McGuire, Mary
- Rose, Emily
- Scott, Jeff
- Taylor, Steve
- Thibodeau, Robert
Outstanding Americana Recording
- Billy Brandt & The Sugarees - "Riverside"
- Dilaha, Ryan - "Closer To Better"
- Escaping Pavement - "Road Warrior"
- Keynote Sisters, The - "Rose Colored Glasses"
- Kubat, Audra - "The Sliver and The Salve"
- Thibodeau, Robert - "Thank God There Is Love In This World"
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
- Bobby Murray Band
- Chris Canas Band
- Kenny Parker Band
- Lady Champagne Page
- Motor City Josh & The Big 3
- P-Funk Outlaws
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
- Al-Saadi, Laith - Guitar
- Bones, Jimmie - Keyboard
- Cloyd, James - Bass
- Ford, Josh "Motor City" - Guitar
- Lucas,, Brett - Guitar
- Murray, Bobby - Guitar
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
- Ford, Josh "Motor City"
- Gross, Tino
- Parker, Kenny
- Pasman, Mark
- Thibodeau, Robert
- Williams, Raye
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
- Bones, Jimmie
- Bradley, Robert
- Ford, Josh "Motor City"
- Lady Champagne Page
- Owens, Tasha
- Stalker, Beth
Outstanding Blues Recording
- Lucas, Brett - "Soul & Courage, Vol 2."
- Parker, Kenny - "Hellfire"
- Robert Thibodeau & The Detroit Jewels - "Don't Go Away"
- Sax Maniacs - "Live@theshop"
- Smilie, Pat - "Lonesome For A Long Time"
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
- Daughtry, Michael
- Grant, Patrick
- Prouty, Patrick
- Schoeneman, Todd
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
- Beddow, Buggs - Trombone
- Hughes, Molly - Violin
- Lee, Sonia - Violin
- Robinson, Kenneth - Trumpet
- Rutherford, John - Trombone
- Wagner, Dave - Pipe Organ
- White, Walter - Trumpet
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
- Evola, Eve
- Fitzgerald, Jill
- Fulgenzi, Lynda
- Theis, Angela
- Ylizaliturri, Annamaria
Outstanding Community Orchestra
- Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
- International Symphony Orchestra
- Lexington Bach Festival Orchestra
- Livonia Symphony Orchestra
- Macomb Symphony Orchestra
- Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra
Outstanding Small Ensemble
- Hughes Smith Quartet
- Motor City Brass Band
- Pebble Creek Chamber Orchestra
- St. Paul's Brass Quartet
- St. Paul's String Quartet
- Tilted Axes
Outstanding Classical Recording
- Massard, Robert - "Sailing Mackinac"
- Owens, Tosha - "We've Got Hate On The Run"
- Schoeneman, Todd - "Tell Me A Tale: Music From The Cutting Room Floor"
- Winans, David II & Campbell, Beverly - "23 Psalm (Partita #1 Bb Major)"
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
- Austin, Matt
- Harper, RJ
- Jayne, Paulina
- Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke
- Julianne Ankley & The Rogues
- Turner, Alan
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
- Frederick, Matthew - Bass
- Justice, Danny - Guitar
- Kaatz, Jim - Guitar
- Labeck, Larry - Pedal Steel
- Lopez, Randy - Bass
- Noonan, Roger - Bass
Outstanding Country Songwriter
- Ankley, Julianne
- Dakota, Corey
- Kidd, Joe & Burke, Sheila
- Marshall, Bob
- Turner, Alan & Stryker, Greg
- Vee, Joey
Outstanding Country Vocalist
- Ankley, Julianne
- Austin, Matt
- Burke, Sheila
- Kidd, Joe
- Nicole, Heather
- Turner, Alan
Outstanding Country Recording
- Ankley, Julianne - "Why"
- Austin, Matt - "Show Me How To Love You"
- Horlock, Robin - "Love At Second Sight"
- Robert Thibodeau & The Detroit Jewels - "Cowboy"
- Turner, Alan - "That's Why They Make Beer!"
- Williams, Raye - "Suicidal Heart (Countrified)"
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
- Detroit Bureau of Sound
- Electric Otto's Funk Factory
- Flashclash
- Golfclap
- N2 Submission
- Shigeto
- Wajeed
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
- Body Mechanic
- DJ Holographic
- Impaler, The
- Lexy, Linda
- Logix, Eddie
- N2 Submission
Outstanding Electronic Producer/Writer
- Body Mechanic
- Electric Otto's Funk Factory
- Impaler, The
- Kerasiotis, Yorg
- Larin, Liz
- Tate, Sean
Outstanding Electronic Recording
- Body Mechanic - "Crank Music"
- Body Mechanic - "Make Techno Black Again"
- Electric Otto's Funk Factory - "The Afrofuture Funk Soundtrack"
- Martone - "Erogenous Zone"
- Shigeto - "Versions"
- Various Artists - "Pure Sounds Of Michigan"
Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist / Group
- Acoustic Madness
- Billy Brandt & The Sugarees
- Jack, Jill
- McManus, Ali
- Rio & The Rockabilly Revival
- Thunderwude
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
- Brandt, Billy – Multi
- Falk, Dave– Dobro
- Monteleone, Bob - Guitar
- Peltier, Pete – Guitar
- Scillian, Devin - Guitar
- Wolf, Ron - Percussion
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
- Brandt, Billy
- Jaber, Joe
- Kubat, Audra
- Liburdi, Carmel
- McGuire, Mary,
- McManus, Ali
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
- Cindi Lou (of The Red Hot Royals)
- Jack, Jill
- Kubat, Audra
- Liburdi, Carmel
- McManus, Ali
- Millerschin, Olivia
Outstanding Americana Recording
- Billy Brandt & VerLin, Sarana - "Are You Listening"
- Cindi Lou & The Red Hot Royals - "Debut EP"
- Jaber, Joe - "Made It On My Own"
- McManus, Ali - "Unbreakable"
- Robert Thibodeau & The Detroit Jewels - "Kiss Me"
- Rose, Emily - "Wake Up Brave"
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
- Blues Lady Champagne
- Boa Constrictors, The
- Calhoon, Brandon
- Dirty Mind Detroit
- Kenny Parker Band
- Pasman, Mark
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
- Davis, Billy - Guitar
- Glazer, Howard - Guitar
- Goebel, Erich - Guitar
- Lucas,, Brett - Guitar
- McCarty, Jim - Guitar
- Murray, Bobby - Guitar
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
- Canas, Chris
- Crane, Lauren
- Glazer, Howard
- Owens, Tosha
- Parker, Kenny
- Scott, Jimmy D
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
- Blues Lady Champagne
- Devins, Dan
- Owens, Tasha
- Scott, Jimmy D
- Smilie, Pat
- Stalker, Beth
Outstanding Blues Recording
- Dirty Mind Detroit - "Long Time Coming (Live)"
- Owens, Tosha - "Cold In Detroit Tonight"
- Owens, Tosha - "Why Do I Keep Loving You"
- Owens, Tosha - "You Ain't Right"
- Sax Maniacs - "Downstairs Live"
- Sinclair, John - "Still Kickin"
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
- Fitzgerald, Jill
- Grant, Patrick
- O'Neil, Tim
- Roger, Michele
- Schoeneman, Todd
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
- Lee, Sonia - Violin
- O'Neil, Tim - Piano
- Ramo, Michele - Guitar
- Resto, Luis - Keyboards
- Rutherford, John - Trombone
- Strain, Craig - Trumpet
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
- Bickerstaff, Maggie
- Evola, Eve
- Fitzgerald, Jill
- Hepler-Ramos, Heidi
- Theis, Angela
- Ylizaliturri, Annamaria
Outstanding Community Orchestra
- Ann Arbor Community Orchestra
- Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
- Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
- Farmington Civicl Orchestra
- International Symphony Orchestra
- Rochester Symphony Orchestra
Outstanding Small Ensemble
- Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings
- Il Segreto String Quartet
- Motor City Brass Band
- Pebble Creek Chamber Orchestra
- White Pines Entertainment
Outstanding Classical Recording
- Fitzgerald, Jill - "Lightning Beauty"
- Fitzgerald, Jill - "Shadow"
- O'Neil, Tim - "His Very Best"
- O'Neil, Tim - "Woodland Piano Concerto"
- Schoeneman, Todd - "The Peacemaker's Suite"
- Vaglica, Stephen - Gershwin Concerto in F"
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
- Gunther, BIlly
- Jayne, Paulina
- Julianne Ankley & The Rogues
- Marshall, Bob
- Turner, Alan
- Whiskey Fixx
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
- Backus, Steve - Bass
- Boyd, Mike - Guitar
- Justice, Danny - Guitar
- Kaatz, Jim - Guitar
- Labeck, Larry - Pedal Steel
- Noonan, Roger - Bass
Outstanding Country Songwriter
- Ankley, Julianne
- Dombroski, Vin
- Jayne, Paulina
- Marshall, Bob
- Turner, Alan
- Vee, Joey
Outstanding Country Vocalist
- Ankley, Julianne
- Dombroski, Vin
- Jayne, Paulina
- Nicole, Heather
- Turner, Alan
- Vee, Joey
Outstanding Country Recording
- Diamondbucks - "South Detroit Honky Tonks and Other UFOs"
- Fitzgerald, Jill - "Little Black Dress"
- Forbes Brothers - "Fire On Mainstreet"
- Turner, Alan - "Tennessee Twister"
- Whiskey Fixx - "Sleep With My Boots On"
- Williams, Raye - "Sing Me Home"
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
- Andres
- Craig, Carl
- Dear, Matthew
- Drummer D
- Electric Otto's Funk Factory
- Larin, Liz
- LeLe XO
- Nikki O
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
- DJ Godfather
- DJ Linda Lexy
- DJ Pleasure Katzen
- DJ Psycho
- Perkins, Asher
- Pullen, Stacey
Outstanding Electronic Producer/Writer
- Craig, Carl
- DJ Godfather
- Electric Otto's Funk Factory
- Impaler, The
- Kerasiotis, Yorg
- Larin, Liz
Outstanding Electronic Recording
- Body Mechanic - "Infidelity"
- Booker, Muruga - "Sound Med: Hybrid"
- Electric Otto's Funk Factory - "Live at the Grindhouse Theatre: Extraterrestrial Funk Experiments"
- Larin, Liz - "Good Human"
- LeLe XO - "All I See Is Blue"
- Lego Tha Cook - "Soul"
2020 Nominees
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
- Algebra Mothers - "Strawberry Cheesecake EP”
- Coffey, Dennis - "Live At Baker's 2006"
- Franklin, Aretha - "Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings"
- Gaye, Marvin - "You're The Man"
- Various Artists - "Motown: The Complete No. 1's"
- White Stripes, The - "XX"
Outstanding Family/Children's Music
- Bob & Coltrane
- Gemini
- Gro-Town
- Mr. Bob's Rubber Band
Outstanding Live Performance
- Buggs Beddow & The Good Stuff
- Corktown Popes
- Jack, Jill
- Key, Chrissii
- Motor City Josh & The Big 3
- Sean Blackman's In Transit
- Warhorses
Outstanding Live Sound Tech
- Busuttil, Adam
- Carr, Mike
- Jay, Peter
- Kozy, Bill
- Preston, Glenn
- Tucker, Kelly
Outstanding Local Record Label
- Detroit Music Factory
- Detroit Techno
- Funky D
- Got The Key
- Jett Plastic
- Reel II Real
Outstanding Major Label Recording
- Cooper, Alice - "Breadcrumbs"
- Kash Doll - "Stacked"
- Madonna - "Madame X"
- Posner, Mike - "A Real Good Kid"
- Posner, Mike - "Keep Going"
- Quinn XCII - "From Michigan, With Love"
Outstanding National Single
- Greta Van Fleet - "Lover, Leaver"
- John 5 - "Living With Ghosts"
- McMurray, Dave - "Freedom Ain't Freel"
- Neals, Eliza - "Pawn Shop Blues"
- Raconteurs, The - "Help Me Stranger"
- Skill, Mike - "Carrie Got Married"
Outstanding National Small/Indie Label Recording
- Detroit Cobras - "What More"
- Detroit Cobras/Kenny Tudrick - "Stay Down/Lightning Bird"
- Neals, Eliza - "Pawn Shop Blues"
- Pop, Iggy - "Free"
- Quatro, Suzi - "No Control"
- Ryder, Mitch - "Detroit Breakout"
Outstanding Record Producer
- Alkazian, Chuck
- Ford, Josh "Motor City"
- Green, Tony "T-Money"
- Gross, Tino
- Reilly, Bryan
- White, Brian "Roscoe"
Outstanding Recording Studio
- Big Sky Recording
- Loft, The
- Pearl Sound Studios
- Rustbelt
- Sound Shop Studio
- Tempermill
Outstanding Tribute Band
- Crazy Babies
- Dr. Pocket
- Major Dudes - Steely Dan Tribute
- Rockstar
- Santana Project, The
- Wreking Crue
Outstanding Video - Limited Budget
- Ankley, Julianne - "Why"
- Beggars, The - "This Part Of Town"
- Christi'an, Steffanie - "Limbo"
- Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir - "One Nation: Detroit's Tribute To The Funk"
- Key, Chrissii - "Out Of My Control"
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine - "I Had Problems Last Week"
Outstanding Video - Major Budget
- John 5 - "Crank It/Living With Ghosts"
- McMurray, Dave - "Freedom Ain't Free"
- Raconteurs, The - "Help Me Stranger"
- Royce da 5'9" - "Black Savage"
- Royce da 5'9" - "Cocaine"
- Taylor, JoAnne Shaw - "The Best Thing"
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group
- David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions
- Phillips, Carl B
- Righteous Through God (RTG)
- Second Day Story
- Sweet Crystal
- Young Men 4 Christ
Outstanding Gospel Choir
- Carlos Whitlow & GP
- David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions
- E Laquint Weaver & The Hallelujah Singers
- Greater Emmanuel Temple of Deliverance
- Third New Hope Baptist Church Choir
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Instrumentalist
- Babbitt, Jeff - Percussion
- Cortez, Pavel - Piano
- Holland, Brandon - Piano
- Russell, Bill - Guitar
- Speck, Marq - Keyboards
- Wood, James - Drums
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
- Day, Sonnie
- Phillips, Carl B; Young, Gabriel & Pearson, Gregory Sr.
- Speck, Marq Andrew
- Stryker, Greg
- Turner-Carr, Peggy
- Whitfield, David
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
- Levos, Amy
- Odom, Mindi
- Phillips, Carl B
- Simon, Trey
- Speck, Marq Andrew
- Turner-Carr, Peggy
- Winans, David II
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
- Booker, Muruga - "Peace Within The Chaos: Drumming & Positive Affirmations"
- Day, Sonnie - "Love & Gospel"
- Owens, Tosha - "Build A Bridge"
- Righteous Through God (RTG) - "Lord I Pray (Most Of All)"
- Sweet Crystal - "When I Tell You I Love You"
- Young Men 4 Christ - "Fufilled (Feel The Music From Within)"
Jazz
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist
- Armstrong, Ralphe
- Finklestein, Ian
- Hayden, Marion
- Hurst, Bob
- New Day Collective
- Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist
- Bob Mervak Trio
- Chrissy Morgan & Her Fabulous Band
- Covington, Sky
- Detroit Jazz Ensemble
- Paul Keller's "At Sundown"
- PD9
Outstanding Jazz Composer
- Barron, John
- Garcia, Diego
- Gwinnell, Scott
- Monford, Mike
- Napoleon, Randy
- Rowe, Ellen
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
- Armstrong, Ralphe - Bass
- Cafagna, Carl - Saxophone
- Coffey, Dennis - Guitar
- Iio, Takashi - Bass
- Kaminski, Keith - Saxophone
- Woodman, Susie - Piano
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
- Belgrave, Joan
- Covington, Sky
- D'Angelo, Sarah
- Davis, Thornetta
- Landis, Sheila
- Paxton, John "T-Bone"
Outstanding Jazz Recording
- Booker, Muruga & Hershberger, Mark - "Primal City Accents"
- Coffey, Dennis - "Down By The River"
- Detroit Tenors - "Detroit Tenors"
- McMillan, Duncan - "Room With A View"
- Planet D Nonet - "Kings Of Kansas City Swing"
- Stalker, Beth - "Live At O'Malley's"
2019 NOMINEES
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
- Bob Seger & the Last Heard - "Heavy Music: The Complete Cameo Recordings 1966-67”
- Coffey, Dennis - "One Night At Morey's 1968"
- Franklin, Aretha - "Atlantic Singles Collection 1967/70"
- Hooker, John Lee - Early Recordings: Detroit & Beyond Vol. 1 & Vol 2"
- Trash Brats - "Out Of The Closet"
- WHFR - "Motor City Gems"
Outstanding Family/Children's Music
- Bob & Coltrane
- Cast Iron Cornbread
- Gro-Town
- Miss Paula & the Candy Bandits
Outstanding Live Performance
- Al-Saadi, Laith
- Davis, Thornetta
- Gasoline Gypsies
- Key, Chrissii
- Kris Kurzawa Group
- Motor City Horns
- Theatre Bizarre Orchestra
- Warhorses
Outstanding Live Sound Tech
- Jay, Peter
- Kozy, Bill
- Muccino, Rob
- Panackia, Chris
- Sever, Neil
- Woo, Mikey
Outstanding Local Record Label
- Detroit Techno
- Funky D
- Got The Key
- Jett Plastic
- Middle Finger Music
- Planet E
Outstanding Major Label Recording
- Eminem - "Kamikaze"
- Greta Van Fleet - "Anthem Of The Peaceful Army"
- McMurray, David - "Music Is Life"
- Posner, Mike - "I Was Born In Detroit"
- Temptations, The - "All The Time"
- White, Jack - "Boarding House Reach"
Outstanding National Single
- Greta Van Fleet - "When The Curtain Falls"
- Iggy Pop & the Underworld - "Get Your Shirt"
- Kid Rock - "American Rock 'n' Roll"
- Seger, Bob - "Finding Out"
- Temptations, The - "Earned It"
- White, Jack - "Connected By Love"
Outstanding National Small/Indie Label Recording
- Flint Eastwood - "The Handbook (This Is A Coping Mechanism For A Broken Heart)"
- Frijid Pink - "On The Edge"
- Iggy Pop with Underworld Teatime - "Dub Encounters"
- John 5 - "It's Alive"
- LaVette, Bettye - "Things Have Changed"
- Winans, CeCe - "Something's Happening! A Christmas Album"
Outstanding Record Producer
- Alkazian, Chuck
- Feeny, Dave
- Ford, Josh
- Gross, Tino
- Sutton, Al
- T-Money Green
Outstanding Recording Studio
- Disc, The
- Funky D Studios
- Loft, The
- Pearl Sound Studios
- Rustbelt
- Sound Shop Studio
Outstanding Tribute Band
- Crazy Babies
- Danny D & the Vagabonds
- Magic Bus
- Major Dudes - Steely Dan Tribute
- Rockstar 80's Band
- Wreking Crue - The Motley Crue Experience
Outstanding Video - Limited Budget
- Bob & April - "Summer Song"
- Chit - "Selfie"
- Flint Eastwood - "Monster"
- Gasoline Gypsies - "Freaks & Nonbelievers"
- Horse Cave Trio - "The Man Who Built Your Hot Rod"
- McManus, Ali - "Roll This Way"
Outstanding Video - Major Budget
- Eminem - "Fall"
- Greta Van Fleet - "When The Curtain Falls"
- White, Jack - "Connected By Love"
- White, Jack - "Corporation"
- White, Jack - "Over and Over and Over"
- Wilson - "Dumptruck"
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group
- David Winans Pi
- Gideon Crew, The
- Phillips, Carl B
- Righteous Through God (RTG)
- Second Day Story
- Sweet Crystal
Outstanding Gospel Choir
- David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions
- Gospel Music Workshop Of America - Detroit Chapter
- Greater Emmanuel Temple of Deliverance
- Larry Callahan & Selected of God
- Michael Mindingall's Communion
- Third New Hope Baptist Church Choir
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Instrumentalist
- Blatter, Bill - Guitar
- Brown, Dameon - Organ
- Cottrell, Joe - Guitar
- Dixon, Darryl - Guitar
- Ivory, Marc - Organ
- James, Darius - Guitar
- Skinner, Rob - Bass
- Speck, Marq Andrew - Keyboards
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
- Fernelius, Danny Allen
- Hayes, Ellen
- Ivory, Marc
- Koch, Joya
- Phillips, Carl B; Holland, Brandon; Russell, Donny
- Rutley, Ryan
- Speck, Marq Andrew
- Turner-Carr, Peggy
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
- Brooks, Gerard
- Moss, Essie
- Phillips, Carl B
- Speck, Marq Andrew
- Turner-Carr, Peggy
- Winans, David II
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
- Booker, Muruga - "Metal Priest"
- David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions - "Keys To The Kingdom"
- Deon, Eric - "I Need You"
- Gospel Music Workshop Of America - Detroit Chapter - "Bring It Back Home"
- Phillips, Carl B - "Prove Me"
- Sweet Crystal - "Got Your Six"
- Winans, David & Koch, Joya - "Will You Bring Me There Again"
Jazz
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist
- Chrissy Morgan & Her Fabulous Band
- Damil, Isis
- English, Ron
- Mike Monford & Detroit Effervescence
- No Boundaries Quartet (NBQ)
- Wood, Steve
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist
- Al McKenzie Trio
- Covington, Sky (ft. Clu Crescendo)
- McKinney, GayeLynn
- Planet D Nonet
- Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
- Straight Ahead
Outstanding Jazz Composer
- Davis, Xavier
- Gwinnell, Scott
- James, Joshua
- Kash, Tracy
- McKenzie, Al
- Monford, Mike
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
- Bennett, Dave - Clarinet
- Biggs, Rayse - Trumpet
- Cafagna, Carl - Saxophone
- Gwinnell, Scott - Piano
- Iio, Takashi - Bass
- McKinney, GayeLynn - Drums
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
- Aboukasm, Emma
- Covington, Sky
- Kash, Tracy
- Landis, Sheila
- Morgan, Chrissy
- Paxton, John
- Price, Camille
- Wright, Kymberli
Outstanding Jazz Recording
- Al McKenzie Trio - "West"
- Booker, Muruga - "Drum Focus"
- John Barron Trio - "Fantastic"
- McKinney, GayeLynn - "McKinFolk - The New Beginning"
- Motor City Wine - "Recordings #2"
- Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra - "Mulgrew-ology"
- Scott Gwinnell Orchestra
Rap
Outstanding Rap Artist
- Dirty White
- Dope Rhyme Villanz
- Finale
- Icewar Vezzo
- REDD
- Trick Trick
Outstanding Rap Composer
- Bass, Jake
- Foul Mouth
- Illy Maine
- K-Squeez
- REDD
- TimBlackman
Outstanding Rap MC
- Baybro
- Davis, Bryan (Powerdise)
- Erickson, Leaf
- Icewar Vezzo
- K-Squeez
- Smith, Jashua
Outstanding Rap Producer
- Bass, Jake
- Green, Tony "T-Money"
- ilajide
- MCV Mowl
- REDD
- TimBlackman
Outstanding Rap Recording
- Baybro - "No One Is Coming"
- Chinchillionaires, The - "It Comes In Threes"
- Erickson, Leaf - "A Canvas Of Hope"
- K-Squeez - "Bottom Of The Bottle"
- REDD - "Drip 2 Clean"
- Scott, Ryn - "I'm Free Feat. Jon Connor"
Rock
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist or Group
- Dirk Kroll Band
- Elsie Binx
- Gasoline Gypsies
- Kaleido
- Seatbelts, The
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine
Outstanding Alt/Indie/Punk Artist or Group
- Beggars, The
- Cinecyde
- Josie Pace
- Screw
- SugarPunk Fairies
- Zotz, The
Outstanding Heavy/Hard Rock Artist or Group
- Artificial Agent
- Blackmail
- Critical Bill
- Dead In 5
- Eva Under Fire
- Warhorses
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
- Abel, John "Wolf" - Bass
- Badanjeck, Johnny "Bee" - Drums
- Dailey, Scott - Guitar
- Fava, Joey - Drums
- Forester, Dana - Bass
- Marx, Skid - Bass
Outstanding Rock/Pop Songwriter
- Chriss, Christina
- Dead In 5
- Kroll, Dirk
- Millerschin, Olivia
- Striho, Carolyn
- Warner, Gia
Outstanding Rock/Pop Vocalist
- Chriss, Christina
- Christi'an, Steffanie
- Kroll, Dirk
- Payton, Barbara
- Striho, Carolyn
- Warner, Gia
Outstanding Rock Recording
- Dead In 5 - "American Death Machine"
- JC & The Disciples - "Hammered"
- Kaleido - "Pretending"
- Muggs, The- "Eye To Eye"
- Muggs, The - "Slave To Sound"
- Warhorses - "Shadow Gold"
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
- Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff
- Detroit Academy Of Arts & Sciences Choir
- Groove Council, The
- Key, Chrissii
- Mainstreet Soul
- Omowale, Nadir
Outstanding Urban Instrumentalist
- Green, Tony "T-Money" - Bass
- Hawkins, Butter - Drums
- Mercer, Evan - Keyboards
- Orlando, Kat - Saxophone
- Spooner, Christopher - Bass
- TimBlackman - Multi
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
- Erikson, Leaf
- Key, Chrissii
- Mayaeni
- Ms. Carmen
- Omowale, Nadir
- Orlando, Kat
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
- Key, Chrissii
- Mayaeni
- Ms. Carmen
- Murray, Kathleen
- Omowale, Nadir
- Orlando, Kat
Outstanding Urban Recording
- Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir - "One Nation: Detroit's Tribute To The Funk"
- Hardaway, Kendrick - "I'll Take You Back"
- Key, Chrissii - "Out Of My Control"
- Mayaeni - "Underdog"
- Ms. Carmen ft: King Renigad - "This Is Crazy"
- Williams, Raye - "Suicidal Heart"
World Music
Outstanding World Artist/Group
- Audio:Birds
- Corktown Popes
- Luddites, The
- McCabe, Maggie
- Muruga Cosmic Boogie
- Sean Blackman's In Transit
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
- Blackman, Sean - Guitar
- Booker, Muruga - Drums
- Bostek, Jamey – Trumpet
- Megerian, Jim - Bass
- Simonson, James - Bass
- Taylor, Steve - Multi
Outstanding World Songwriter
- Burns, Terry
- Goedert, Lisa
- Kash, Tracy
- Marbrisa
- Matle, Rick
- Smith, Gerard
- Succari, Obed
- Nacif, Alberto
Outstanding World Vocalist
- Burns, Terry
- Goedert, Lisa
- Kash, Tracy
- Marbrisa
- McCabe, Maggie
- Smith, Gerard
Outstanding World Recording
- Booker, Muruga - "Both Ends Of The Drum"
- Chaparro, Martin - "Two Worlds"
- Detroit Riddim Crew - "Detroit Riddim Crew & Friends"
- Kash, Tracy - "Fierce"
- Marbrisa - "Ciclos"
- Simonson, James - "Realities"
Rap
Outstanding Rap Artist
- Blaze Ya Dead Homie
- R.O.C, The
- Scott, Ryn
- T-Money Green's Roadwork
- V-Stylez
- Willis, Pam (P-Dot)
Outstanding Rap Composer
- Bass, Jake
- Blackman, Tim
- Emcee Supa
- Milez, Mark
- REDD
- Shogun
Outstanding Rap MC
- Big Gov
- Emcee Supa
- Erickson, Leaf
- Forbes, Sean
- Milez, Mark
- REDD
Outstanding Rap Producer
- Bass, Jake
- Blackman, Tim
- Foul Mouth
- Freezabag
- Green, T-Money
- Milez, Mark
Outstanding Rap Recording
- Aztek The Barfly - "Line King"
- Big Gov ft. Pierre Anthony - "Betrayal"
- Chise 3269 - "Chopped Suei"
- Milez, Mark - "Summer Nights"
- REDD - "No Free Tickets"
- Roadwork Crew - "Heavy On Your Mind"
- Seven The General - "Cha$e The Bag"
Rock
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist or Group
- Dirk Kroll Band
- Gasoline Gypsies
- Lows, The
- Muggs, The
- Seatbelts, The
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine
Outstanding Alt/Indie/Punk Artist or Group
- Duende
- Kaleido
- Pace, Josie
- Screw
- Trash Brats
- Zotz, The
Outstanding Heavy/Hard Rock Artist or Group
- Artificial Agent
- Blackmail
- Critical Bill
- Dead In 5
- LuckOuts, The
- Warhorses
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
- Abel, John "Wolf" - Bass
- East, Bobby - Guitar
- Fava, Joey - Drums
- Gustafson, Erik - Guitar
- Hartless, Jason - Drums
- Spina, Joey - Guitar
Outstanding Rock/Pop Songwriter
- Coppola, Angelo
- Gross, Tino
- Kroll, Dirk
- Noxious, Bobby
- Sharkey, Ben
- Striho, Carolyn
Outstanding Rock/Pop Vocalist
- Chriss, Christina
- Coppola, Angelo
- Hinote, Kate
- Sharkey, Ben
- Striho, Carolyn
- Warner, Gia
Outstanding Rock Recording
- Black Irish - "Maybe.... Tomorrow"
- Blackmail - "Pimps In The Pulpit"
- Blueflowers - "Circus On Fire"
- Chit - "Selfie"
- Gasoline Gypsies - "Vagabundos"
- Seatbelts, The - "5 x 5"
- Sharkey, Ben - "Mercury Rising"
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine - "Lo' Flyin'"
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
- Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff
- Davis, Thornetta
- Groove Council, The
- Key, Chrissii
- Mighty Funhouse, The
- Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler
Outstanding Urban Instrumentalist
- Beddow, Bugs - Flute/Trombone
- Biggs, Rayse - Trumpet
- Hale, Phil - Keyboards
- Mercer, Evan - Keyboards
- Otis, Ron - Drums
- Valdez, Skeeto - Drums
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
- Anthony, Pierre
- Key, Chrissii
- King, Alise
- Ms. Carmen
- Omowale, Nadir
- Orlando, Kat
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
- Anthony, Pierre
- Christi'an, Steffanie
- Foxx, Gwen
- Key, Chrissii
- Omowale, Nadir
- Orlando, Kat
Outstanding Urban Recording
- Booker, Muruga - "Big Boom Variations"
- Key, Chrissii - "Right"
- Ms. Carmen - "Greatness"
- Orlando, Kat - Happenstance - Scenario II"
- T-Money Green & friends - "My Home Detroit"
- Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler - "The One"
World Music
Outstanding World Artist/Group
- Bill Grogan’s Goat
- Low Key Sounds
- Luddites, The
- McCabe, Maggie
- Muruga Cosmic Boogie
- Roots Vibrations
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
- Bostek, Jamey - Trumpet
- Farac, Dennis - Guitar/Steel Drum
- Fratangelo, Larry – Latin Percussion
- McCabe, Maggie - Guitar
- Nacif, Alberto - Percussion
- Ruth, Peter "Madcat" - Harmonica
Outstanding World Songwriter
- Booker, Muruga
- Chaparro, Martin
- Erbeznik, Luti
- Goedert, Lisa
- McCabe, Maggie
- Nacif, Alberto
Outstanding World Vocalist
- Cavanaugh, Joni
- Chaparro, Martin
- Goedert, Lisa
- Ma, Shakti
- McCabe, Maggie
- McDermott, Kelly
Outstanding World Recording
- Booker, Muruga - "Primal Roots"
- Booker, Muruga & Hershberger, Mark - "Primal Accents"
- Kroll, Dirk - Blame It On A Heartbeat"
- Kroll, Dirk - "Your Dreams"
- Low Key Sounds - "Low Key Sounds"
- Taller Than They Appear - "Taller Than They Appear"
2018 NOMINEES
Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist / Group
Billy Brandt and the Sugarees
Carmel Liburdi
Michael on Fire
The Gasoline Gypsies
Zander Michigan
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
Billy Brandt – Guitar
Bob Montelone – Guitar
Brett Lucas – Guitar
Brian Simon – Guitar
Gia Warner – Guitar
Katelynn Corll – Drums
Michael on Fire – Guitar, Piano, Mandolin
Sean “Junebug” Harris – Bass
Outstanding Americana Recording
Carmel Liburdi “Insomnia Slumber Party”
Jill Jack “These Days”
Mark Reitenga “Angels Watching Over Me”
Michael on Fire “The Solstice Sessions/ Tracks Along the Way”
The Gasoline Gypsies “Killin Time”
Zander Michigan “Kitchen Sink # 1”
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
Aaron Markovitz and Emily Burns
Billy Brandt
Jill Jack
Michael on Fire
Rio Scafone
Zander Michigan
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
Audra Kubat
Billy Brandt
Caleb Malooley
Carmel Liburdi
Emily Rose
Jill Jack
Mark Reitenga
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
Bobby Murray Band
Dave “Stoney” Mazur
Eliza Neals and The Narcotics
Jim McCarty and Mystery Train
Thornetta Davis
Tosha Owens
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
Bobby East – Guitar
Bobby Murray – Guitar
Brett Lucas – Guitar
Carl Henry – Guitar
Howard Glazer – Guitar
Jim McCarty – Guitar
Mike Leslie – Guitar
Phil Hale – Keyboards
Outstanding Blues Recording
Booker Blues All Stars “Booker Plays Hooker”
Eliza Neals “10,000 Feet Below”
Frigid Pink “Sugar Daddy”
Laith Al – Saadi “A 75th Birthday Tribute to Jimi Hendrix”
Laura Rain and the Caesars “Walk With Me”
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
Eliza Neals
Jim McCarty
Laith Al-Saadi
Thornetta Davis
Tino Gross
Tosha Owens
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
Chrissy Morgan
Eliza Neals
Kathleen Murray
Lady Champagne
Laith Al-Saadi
Thornetta Davis
Tosha Owens
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
bugs Beddow
Charles C. Stephens
Craig Strain
Michele Ramo
Takashi Iio
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
Al Ayoub – Guitar
Bonnie Kaye – Violin
Brandon Lepage – Flute
bugs Beddow – Trombone
Sonia Lee – Violin
Takashi Iio – Bass
Outstanding Classical Recording
Anna Mieczkowski “Wealth of Grace”
Detroit Symphony Orchestra “Copland: Symphony No. 3 & Three Latin American Sketches”
Patrick Grant “A Sequence of Waves”
Todd Edward Schoeneman “Carol of the Bells”
Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble
Cut Time Ensemble
Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
DSO String Octet fea. Hai Xin Wu, Jianim Wang, Mingzhao Zhou, Will Haapaniemi, Hanf Su, Han Zheng, Una O’Riordan & Peter McCaffrey
Il Segreto String Quartet
Motor City Brass
Pirahnahead’s Soulchestra
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
Anamaria Ylizaliturri
Eva Marie Evola
Heidi Hepler – Ramo
Tom Butwin
Tracy Kash
Trish Shandor
Outstanding Community Orchestra
Al McKenzie Orchestra
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Craig Strain Orchestra
Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
International Symphony Orchestra of Sarnia and Port Huron
Michigan Philharmonic
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
Alan Turner and the Steel Horse Band
Devin Scillian
Doop and the Inside Outlaws
Horse Cave Trio
Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils
Julianne Ankley and the Rogues
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
Chuck Bartels – Bass
Dennis Burr – Guitar
Drew Howard – Pedal Steel
Dylan Dunbar – Guitar
Jason Dennie – Guitar
Joey Spina – Guitar
Larry Labeck – Pedal Steel
Outstanding Country Recording
Bob Marshall “Screen Door”
Horse Cave Trio “Dust Off The Jukebox”
Joey Vee “American Heart”
Julianne Ankley “Raining For You”
Longneck Strangler “Horseshoes and Handgrenades”
The Whiskey Charmers “The Valley”
Outstanding Country Songwriter
Devin Scillian
Don Duprie
Jennifer Westwood
Julianne Ankley
Kat Beal
Vinnie Dombroski
Outstanding Country Vocalist
Alan Turner
Devin Scillian
Jo Serrapere
Julianne Ankley
Paulina Jayne
Vinnie Dombroski
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
Carl Craig
Detroit Techno Militia
Eddie Logix
Gabe Gonzalez
Haz Mat
Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
Asher Perkins
DJ Pleasure Kitten
DJ Psycho
Gabe Gonzalez
Haz Mat
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Recording
Amp Fiddler “Amp Dog Knights”
DJ Psycho “Piggy Mctiggers VI: Bessies Boy”
Funkadelic “Reworked by Detroiters”
LeLe XO “My Guy”
Pirahnahead and Diviniti “The Beauty of Life” fea. Carmen Rodgers
Sky Covington and Alton Miller “More Positive Things”
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer/Producer
Amp Fiddler
Asher Perkins
Gabe Gonzalez
Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd
Mike “Agent X” Clark
Nick Speed
Yorg Kerasiotis
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
Aretha Franklin “Live With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra”
Bob Seger, "2 + 2 = ?"
Dennis Coffey “Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin’ at Morey Baker’s Showplace Lounge”
Lyman Woodard Organization “Saturday Night Special”
MC 5 “Kick Out The Jams”
The Stooges “The Stooges”
Outstanding Live Performance
Artificial Agent
Chrissii Key
Jill Jack Band
RTG Righteous Through God
The Luddites
The Ruiners
Warhorses
Outstanding Live Sound Technician
Adam Busuttil
Bill Kozy
C.B. “Craiger” Sias
Dave Miseveth
Neil “T” Sever
Peter Jay
Outstanding Local Record Label
Detroit Music Factory
Detroit Techno Records
Funky D Records
Got The Key Records
Jett Plastic Recordings
Smokin Sleddog Records
Outstanding National Major Label Recording
Alice Cooper “Paranormal” ( earMUSIC )
Bob Seger “I Knew You When” ( Capitol )
CeCe Winans “Let Them Fall in Love” ( PureSprings EMI Gospel )
Eminem “Revival” ( Shady/Aftermath/Interscope/Goliath )
Greta Van Fleet “From the Fires” ( Republic )
Kid Rock “Sweet Southern Sugar” ( BBR Music Group )
Outstanding National Single
Alice Cooper “Paranoiac Personality”
Bob Seger “Busload of Faith”
CeCe Winans “Never Have to be Alone”
Eminem “Walk on Water”
Greta Van Fleet “Highway Tune”
Iggy Pop “Asshole Blues”
Outstanding National Small/Independent Label Recording
Craig Brown Band “The Lucky Ones Forget”
Discipline “Captives of the Wine Dark Sea”
Flint Eastwood “Broke Royalty”
Frontier Ruckus “Enter the Kingdom”
We Came As Romans “Cold Like War”
Whitey Morgan and the 78s “Sonic Ranch”
Outstanding Record Producer
Al Sutton
Chuck Alkazian
Josh “Motor City Josh” Ford
Kevin Sharpe
Tino Gross
Tony Hamera
Outstanding Recording Studio
Funky D Studios
Metro 37 Studios
Pearl Sound Studios
Rustbelt Studios
The Sound Shop
The Tempermill
Outstanding Video / Limited Budget
Artificial Agent “Devil in the White Dress”
Danny D and the Vagabonds “Friendship Never Dies”
Elsie Binx “Say You Will”
Flint Eastwood “Queen”
Thornetta Davis “I Believe ( Everything Gonna Be Alright )”
Tosha Owens “Detroit Strong”
Outstanding Video / Major Budget
Alice Cooper “The Sound of A”
Big Sean “Bounce Back”
Eminem “Walk on Water”
Greta Van Fleet “Highway Song”
Kaleido “Die Tryin”
Kid Rock “The Greatest Show on Earth”
Outstanding Children’s/Family Music
Candy Bandits
Chrissy Morgan and Sandy Mulligan
Gemini
Mr. Bob’s Rubber Band
Stuart Benbow
The Farleys
Outstanding Tribute Band
Bon Johnsons
Crazy Babies
Magic Bus
Major Dudes
Rattlesnake Shake: A Peter Green/ Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Wreking Crue
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel Choir
Detroit Mass Choir
Motown Legends Choir
Perfecting Gospel Choir
Renaissance Unity Choir
Wynans
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist/Group
Al Jaquez
Danny Cox
Diane Marie Mathis
Greg C. Brown
RTG Righteous Through God
Sweet Crystal
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician
Al Jacquez – Guitar
Al McKenzie – Keyboards
bugs Beddow – Trombone, Flute
Danny Cox – Drums
Darell Red Campbell Jr. – Bass
David Winans – Bass
Greg C. Brown – Guitar
Marq Speck – Keyboards
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
Al McKenzie “For Me”
Danny Allen Fernelius “For Love of Friends”
Dirty Mind Detroit “Heavens So Far Away”
Sonnie Day “Silent Night”
Sweet Crystal “In Your Name”
Tosha Owens “Unite Through Love”
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
Al McKenzie
Danny Cox
David Winans
Duane Allen Harlick
Karen Clark Sheard
Marq Speck
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
Al Jaquez
Cece Winans
David Winans
Greg C. Brown
Marq Speck
Tosha Owens
Jazz
Outstanding Jazz Composer
Charles Greene
Dave McMurray
Dennis Coffey
Kris Kurzawa
Phil Hale
Takashi Iio
Tracy Kash
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Carl Cafagna – Saxophones
Dennis Coffey – Guitar
Evan Perri – Guitar
James Simonson – Bass
Kris Kurzawa – Guitar
Phil Hale – Piano
Rick Matle – Guitar
Takashi Iio – Bass
Outstanding Jazz Recording
Dave Bennett “Blood Moon”
John Barron “Moods”
Paul Keller “My Blue Heaven”
Ron Otis “Stay in Your Lane”
Theatre Bizarre Orchestra “Dance With the Devil”
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Ben Sharkey
Kimmie Horne
Kymberli Wright
Nicole New
Tracey Kash
Ursula Walker
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group
Ben Sharkey and the Woodward Horns
Chrissy Morgan and Susie Woodman
David McMurray
James Hughes and Jimmy Smith Quintet
Jill Jack and the American Songbook Band
Skeeto’s Funhouse
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Dave Bennett
John Douglas Quartet
Planet D Nonet
Scott Gwinnell Orchestra
Sheila Landis Trio
Sky Covington Ft. Club Crescendo
Rap
Outstanding Rap Recording
Magnanomus Feat. Powerdise and Volcano “Getting $$”
Mark Milez featuring Powerdise “Legend in the Making”
Miz Korona “Set Fire”
Nick Speed “D Cyphered”
The R.O.C. “Digital Vodoo”
Twiztid “The Continous Evilution of Life’s Question Marks”
Outstanding Rap MC
Doc Waffles
Kash Doll
Mahogony Jones
Mark Milez
Miz Korona
Sean Forbes
Outstanding Rap Composer
Chrissii Key
Hush
Mahogony Jones
Mark Milez
Sean Forbes
Supa Emcee
Outstanding Rap Producer
Freezabag
Gabe Gonzalez
Hush
Mark Milez
Nick Speed
Twiztid
Rock
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
Bob Montelone – Guitar
Brett Lucas – Guitar
Chris Degnore – Guitar
Danny Muggs – Guitar
Dennis Burr – Guitar
Eric “EZ” Myers – Guitar
William Pope – Bass
Wolf – Bass
Outstanding Rock Recording
Artificial Agent “Programmed to Destroy”
Elsie Binx “That’s What She Said”
Jimmie Bones “Snakebit and Wandering”
Scott Morgan “Rough and Ready”
The Seatbelts “Heroes”
Warhorses “The Death Toll is Expected to Rise”
Outstanding Rock Songwriter
Caleb Malooley
Dirk Kroll
Elsie Binx
Gia Warner
Jimmie Bones
Mike Alexander
Outstanding Rock Vocalist
Barbara Payton
Caleb Malooley
Carolyn Striho
Dave Stoney Mazur
Erin Accomando
Mike Alexander
Outstanding Heavy Rock Artist/Group
Artificial Agent
Critical Bill
Dead in 5
Kaleido
The Muggs
Warhorses
Outstanding Alt/Punk/Indie Artist/Group
The Blueflowers
The Ruiners
The Twistin Tarantulas
Thoughts of Ionesco
Vulfpeck
White Shag
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist/Group
Chit
Elsie Binx
Jagged Edge
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival
The Seatbelts
Unlimited Head
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
Black Bottom Collective
Groove Council
Laura Rain and the Caesars
Nadir Omowale
T Money Green’s Roadwork
The Mighty Funhouse
Outstanding Urban Musician
Al McKenzie – Keyboards
Amp Fiddler – Keyboards
Brett Lucas – Guitar
Emily Rogers – Bass
James Simonson – Bass
Phil Hale – Keyboards
T- Money Green – Bass
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
Amp Fiddler
Chrissii Key
Laura Rain and George Friend
T - Money Green
Thornetta Davis
Tosha Owens
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
Alise King
Beth Griffith Manley
Chrissi Key
Chrissy Morgan
Laura Rain
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Urban Recording
Chrissii Key “Presence”
Drew Schultz, Ralphe Armstrong, Spyder Turner, Carolyn Crawford, Paul Riser, Ed Wolfrum “Tribute to Funk Brother Eddie Willis”
Kat Orlando “Shoulda Known Betta”
Laura Rain and the Caesar’s “Pleasure Zone”
Nadir Omowale “Blue Lights”
Robert Bradley “Down in the Bend”
Tosha Owens “Detroit Strong”
World Music
Outstanding World Artist/Group
Bill Grogan’s Goat
LL7 Latin Jazz
Muruga Booker and the Cosmic Hoedown Band
Musique Noire
Sean Blackman
The Luddites
Zap Toro
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
Alberto Nacif – Latin Percussion
Greco Freeman – Latin Percussion
Harry Hovakimian – Violin
Larry Fratangelo – Latin Percussion
Luis Resto – Piano
Muruga Booker – Drums
Obed Succari – Latin Percussion
Sean Blackman – Guitar
Outstanding World Recording
Bill Grogan’s Goat “Third Eye”
Low Key Sounds “Pour Amor”
Muruga Booker and Mark Hershberger “Sound Games”
Musique Noire “Reflections: We Breathe”
Tumbao Bravo “El Nido – The Nest”
Outstanding World Songwriter
Gerard Smith
Kris Kurzawa
Lisa Goedert
Michele Ramo
Muruga Booker
Sean Blackman
Outstanding World Vocalist
Aaron Brown
Heidi Hepler – Ramo
Lisa Goedert
Liz Larin
Maggie McCabe
Mariana Risquez
2017 NOMINEES
Outstanding Americana Artist/Group
Al Carmichael Audra Kubat
Carl Henry
Carmel Liburdi
Emily Rose
Escaping Pavement
Jill Jack
Mark Reitenga
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
Aaron Markovitz
Al Carmichael
Billy Brandt
Bob Monteleone
Brett Lucas
Carolyn Striho
Dave Feeny
Zander Michigan
Outstanding Americana Recording
Audra Kubat, "Mended Vessel"
Billy Brandt & The Sugarees, "Moon Over My Head"
Dave Edwards Band, "Heart'S Desire"
Escaping Pavement, "The Night Owl"
Jo Serrapere And The Lafawndas, "Dollar Store Nation"
Mark Reitenga, "The Detroit Blues"
Scott Dailey, "Holiday"
Zander Michigan, "Zander, MI 48018"
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
Audra Kubat
Brett Lucas
Don Duprie
Emily Rose
Gia Warner
Jennifer Westwood
Rio Scafone
Zander Michigan
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
Audra Kubat
Emily Rose
Gia Warner
Jennifer Westwood
Jill Jack
Olivia Millerschin
Rio Scafone
Ty Stone
Zander Michigan
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
Brett Lucas
Eliza Neals And The Narcotics
Erich Goebel And The Flying Crowbars
John Latini
Laith Al-Saadi
Larry McCray Band
Thornetta Davis
Tosha Owens
Wolf And The Crane
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
Bobby East
Bobby Murray
Brett Lucas
Bugs Beddow
Erich Goebel
Howard Glazer
Jim McCarty
Laith Al-Saadi
Outstanding Blues Recording
Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff, "Detroit Guy"
Chris Canas Band, "Live"
Dirty Basement Blues, "Live At Callahans"
Jim McCarty & Friends, "Vol 2"
John Latini, "The Blues Just Makes Me Feel Good"
Paul Miles, "The Red Door"
Thornetta Davis, "Honest Woman"
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
Brett Lucas
Howard Glazer & Eliza Neals
John Latini
Laith Al-Saadi
Laura Rain & George Friend
Thornetta Davis
Tino Gross
Tosha Owens
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
Barbara Payton
Eliza Neals
John Latini
Kathleen Murray
Laith Al-Saadi
Nikki James
Thornetta Davis
Tosha Owens
Outstanding Classical Composer
Al McKenzie
Anthony Lai
Bonnie Kaye
Bryan Reilly
Craig Strain
Paul Riser
Rick Robinson
Stephen Rush
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
David Laabs
Jimmy Smith
John Rutherford
Luis Resto
Michele Ramo
Sarana Verlin
Sonia Lee
Yoonshin Song
Outstanding Classical Recording
Bryan Reilly, "29 Trips Around The Sun"
Josh Rodriguez, "Meditations On Psalm Viii 2016"
Tom Butwin, "A Different Stage"
Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble
Carl Cafagna & The North Star Sax Quartet
Craig Strain - Brass Band
Cut Time Players
Detroit Chamber Winds And Strings
Motor City Brass
Motor City Horns
New Music Detroit
Pirahnahead'S Soulchestra Ensemble
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
Anamaria Ylizamaturri
Brian Leduc
Elizabeth Mihalo-Esqueda
Emily Douglas
Eva Evola
Heidi Hepler-Ramo
Lynda Fulgenzi
Trish Shandor
Outstanding Community Orchestra
Ann Arbor Symphony
Craig Strain Orchestra
Dearborn Symphony
Grosse Pointe Symphony
International Symphony Orchestra Of Sarnia And Port Huron
Michigan Philharmonic
Motor City Symphony Orchestra
Urban Strings
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
Alan Turner And The Steel Horse Band
Annabelle Road
Bobby Black
Devin Scillian
Jennifer Westwood And Handsome Devils
The Orbitsuns
The Whiskey Charmers
Whitey Morgan & The 78s
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
Bobby Black
Brian Lord
Chuck Bartels
Drew Howard
Dylan Dunbar
Jackson Smith
Jason Dennie
Joey Spina
Vinnie Dombroski
Outstanding Country Recording
Alan Turner, "Windows And Mirrors"
Chris Buhalis, "Big Car Town"
Devin Scillian, "Letters From London"
Don Duprie, "The Corridor"
Joey Vee, "Look At What You'Ve Done"
Longneck Strangler, "Home"
The Orbitsuns and Jennifer Westwood, "Lalar V"
Whitey Morgan & The 78S, "Sonic Ranch"
Outstanding Country Songwriter
Alan Turner
Billy Brandt & Maureen Hogan
Devin Scillian
Don Duprie
Jennifer Westwood
Julianne Ankley
Vinnie Dombroski
Whitey Morgan
Outstanding Country Vocalist
Alan Turner
Billy Brandt
Devin Scillian
Jennifer Westwood
Julianne Ankley
Maggie McCabe
Vinnie Dombroski
Whitey Morgan
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
Amp Fiddler
Derrick May
Detroit Techno Militia
Eprom Colony Featuring Meridith Lorde
Flint Eastwood
Jeff Rebrovich (aka Ghost Synthesis)
Kevin Saunderson
Underground Resistance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
Anison Roberts (aka The Impaler)
DJ Godfather
DJ Pleasure Kitten
DJ Psycho
John Arnold
Kevin Saunderson
Linda Lexy
Mike E. Clark
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Recording
Carl Craig, "Unity Album"
Detroit Techno Militia, "Tip Of The Spear"
Enema Squad, "Nothing 4 Free"
Flint Eastwood, "Small Victories"
Kevin Saunderson (aka E Dancer), "Into The Future"
Malik Alston, "Future: Love, Life, Vibration"
Muruga, "Tekyes"
Valley Hush, "Self Titled"
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer/Producer
Bryan Reilly
Doc Colony
Gabe Gonzalez
Jax Anderson
Kevin Saunderson
Lady Leb
Pirahnahead
Yorg Kerasiotis
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
Jack White and the Bricks, "Live at the Gold Dollar 9-16-99"
Jack White, "Acoustic Recordings" 1998-2016"
The Detroit Cobras, "Life, Love and Leaving"
The Go, "Live at the Gold Dollar 11-25-98"
The White Stripes, "Live From the Gold Dollar Vol. III"
The White Stripes, "The Peel Sessions"
Twiztid, "The Green Book"
Two Star Tabernacle, "Live at the Gold Dollar 1-16-98"
Outstanding Live Performance
Chrissii Key
Corktown Popes
Elsie Binx
Jagged Edge
Rio And The Rockabilly Revival
The Seatbelts
Thornetta Davis
Warhorses
Outstanding Live Sound Technician
Adam Busuttil
Bill Kozy
Bryan Reilly
C. B. Sias
Kevin Sharpe
Neil Sever
Peter Jay
Tom Lubinski
Outstanding Local Record Label
Detroit Techno Militia
Drum Dancer
Funky D Records
Got The Key Records
Jett Plastic Recordings
M1 Records
No Cover Productions
Smokin' Sled Dog Records
Outstanding National Major Label Recording
Big Sean and Jhene Aiko, "Twenty88"
Iggy Pop, "Post Pop Depression"
King 810, "La Petite Mort or a Conversation With God"
Mayer Hawthorne, "Man About Town"
Mike Posner, "At Night, Alone"
Outstanding National Single
Big Sean, "Bounce Back"
Citizen Zero, "Go (Let Me Save You)"
Eminem, "Campaign Speech"
Iggy Pop, "Gardenia"
Jack White, "You Are the Sunshine of My LIfe"
Laith Al-Saadi, "The Letter"
Mayer Hawthorne, "Love Like That"
Royce da 5' 9," "Tabernackle"
The White Stripes/Jack White, "City Lights"/"Love Is The Truth"
Outstanding National Small/Independent Label Recording
Andre Williams, "Wanna Go Back To Detroit City"
Citizen Zero, "State Of Mind"
Danny Brown, "Atrocity Exhibition"
Electric Six, "Fresh Blood For Tired Vampires"
J Dilla, "The Diary"
Jack White, "Acoustic In Idaho"
Tiles, "Pretending 2 Run"
Victoria Reed, "Chariot"
Outstanding Record Producer
Al Sutton
Andy Patalan
Bryan Reilly
Chuck Alkazian
Dave Feeny
Josh Ford
Thornetta Davis
Tony Hamera
Outstanding Recording Studio
Big Sky Recording
Funky D Studios
Metro 37 Recording
Roscoe's Recording
Rust Belt Recording Studio
Sound Shop Studio
Tempermill Studios
The Loft
Outstanding Video / Limited Budget
Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff, "Detroit Guy"
Child Bite, "Vermin Mentality"
Chrissii Key, "360
Eric Smith, "Hey There Miss"
Kaleido, "Trouble In Paradise"
The Muggs, "6 To Midnite"
Thornetta Davis, "Sister Friend Indeed"
Tiles, "Weightless"
Tino G, "Flint Talkin Blues"
Tosha Owens, "Cold In Detroit"
Outstanding Video / Major Budget
Big Sean, "No More Interviews"
Citizen Zero, "Go (Let Me Save You)"
Iggy Pop, "Gardenia"
Jack White, "You Are the Sunshine of My LIfe"
Mayer Hawthorne, "Love Like That"
Mike Posner, "I Took a Pill in Ibiza"
Royce da 5' 9," "Tabernackle"
The White Stripes, "City Lights"
Outstanding Family Music Artist/Group
Candy Bandits
Cast Iron Cornbread
Finvarra's Wren
Gemini
Groove Council
Metro Detroit Jazz Voices
The Farleys
The Verve Pipe
Outstanding Tribute Band
Air Margaritaville
Bobby Murray Presents "The Music Of Etta James"
Danny D And The Vagabonds
In The Flesh
Live Bullet Detroit
Magic Bus
Mega 80'S
Motor City All Stars
The Whoremones
Outstanding Gospel Choir
David Whitfield & The Whitfield Production
Detroit Mass Choir
Henry Ford College Choir
Motown Legends Gospel Choir
Motown Legends Gospel Choir
Perfecting Church
Renaissance Choir
The Mighty Voices Of Thunder
Triumph Church Mass Choir
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist/Group
Al McKenzre
Danny Cox
Dr. E. Laquint Weaver II & The Hallelujah Singers
Greg C. Brown
Hope Community Church Praise Team
J. Moss
Righteous Through God
Tim Bowman Jr
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician
Al Jaquez
Al Mckenzie
Alan Ayoub
Dale Grisa
David Winans II
J. Moss
Jeff Canady
Marq Andrew Speck
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
Amy Susan Heard & Catherine Zardus "I Feel You, Lord"
Carl B. Phillips, "Meeting In The Air"
Muruga Booker, "Spirit Rock Revival"
Righteous Through God, " The Power Of You"
Sarah Dalton, "Wash Me Clean"
Sounds Of Imani, "Because Of Who You Are"
Sweet Crystal, "5 Carat Rock"
Yatara Reed, "100 Voices Already Done"
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
Al Jaquez
Al McKenzie
Amy Susan Heard & Catherine Zardus
Danny Cox
David Winans II
J Moss
Marq Andrew Speck
Peggy Carr
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
Al Bettis
Al Jaquez
Cheryl Dixon
Greg C Brown
Kierra Sheard
Marq Andrew Speck
Peggy Turner-Carr
Penny Wells
Outstanding Jazz Composer
Dave McMurray
Kris Kurzawa
Muruga Booker
Paul Keller
Phil Hale
Scott Gwinell
Tracy Kash
Wendel Harrison
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Alexander Zonjic
Carl Cafanga
Dave McMurray
Gayelynn Mckinney
Muruga Booker
Phil Hale
Ralphe Armstrong
Takashi Iio
Outstanding Jazz Recording
Al McKenzie, "Straight Up"
Charles Greene, "10 Easy Pieces"
Corey Kendrick Trio, "Rootless"
Jill Jack, "Pure Imagination"
John Douglas Quartet, "JD's Pursuit"
Planet D Nonet, "Tribute To Billy Strayhorn"
Sheila Landis and Rick Matle, "Beautiful Things"
Theatre Bizarre Orchestra, "Carpe Noctem"
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Ben Sharkey
Beth Stalker
Jill Jack
Nicole New
Sky Covington
T-Bone Paxton
Tracy Kash
Ursula Walker
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group
Ben Sharkey
Carl Cafagna & North Star Jazz
Dave McMurray
Deon Yates
Hot Club Of Detroit
Skeeto'S Funhouse
Straight Ahead
Tracy Kash
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Al McKenzie
Bob Mervak Trio
Hughes Smith Quintet
Jill Jack & The American Songbook Band
John Douglas Quartet
Johnny Trudell Big Band
Metro Detroit Jazz Orchestra
Philip Hale