Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist / Group
- Acoustic Ash
- Billy Brandt & The Sugarees
- Jack, Jill
- Kubat, Audra
- Rio & The Rockabilly Revival
- Westwood, Jennifer
Outstanding Americana Recording
- Jack, Jill - "Bit Of A Jesus Girl"
- Kubat, Audra - "Gray Glory Parade (ft. Jessica Care Moore)"
- Leslie, Mike - "Sunday Sun"
- Muruga Cosmic Boogie - "All Night Long"
- Scott, Jeff - "Some Better Days"
- Thibodeau, Robert - "Love Will Never Die"
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
- Al-Saadi, Laith
- Davis, Thornetta
- Jim McCarty and Mystery Train
- Motor City Josh & The Big 3
- Murray, Bobby
- Owens, Tosha
Outstanding Blues Recording
- Charboneau, Jason - "Troubled"
- Murray, Bobby - "Love Letters From Detroit"
- Murray, Bobby - "Sooner Come Later (ft. Smoke Jones)"
- Sinclair, John - "Still Kickin'"
- Smillie, Pat - "Last Chance"
- Spangler, RJ - "A Tribute To Louis Jordan"
- Thibodeau, Robert - "Ain't No Easy Way"
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
- Daugherty, Michael
- Grant, Patrick
- Herd, Maurice "Pirahnahead"
- Jones, Molly
- Malis, Michael
- Pierson, Brooke
- Strain, Craig
Outstanding Community Orchestra
- Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
- Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
- Livonia Symphony Orchestra
- Macomb Symphony Orchestra
- Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra
- Warren Symphony Orchestra
Outstanding Small Ensemble
- Beo String Quartet
- Il Segreto String Quartet
- Motor City Brass Band
- Soulchestra
Outstanding Classical Recording
- An Vedi - "Voiceolin"
- Davis Way, The - "The Soul Within"
- Ysssa - "Clair De Lune"
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
- Alan Turner Band
- Family Tradition Band, The
- Julianne Ankley & The Rogues
- Scillian, Devin
- Vee, Joey
- Whiskey Fixx
Outstanding Country Recording
- Hensley, Lewis - "Runaway"
- Holmes, Kari - "Deserves To Be Loved"
- Holmes, Kari - "When I See You Smile"
- Mary, Lisa - "Original Sin"
- Vee, Joey - "My Pride"
- Vee, Joey - "We're Gonna Miss This"
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
- DJ Godfather
- Flashclash
- Impaler, The
- Larin, Liz
- Nikki O (Sky Covington)
- Smith, Delano
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
- Chandler, Gary
- Craig, Carl
- DJ Godfather
- DJ Psycho
- Hale, Stacey "Hotwaxx"
- Lexy, Linda
Outstanding Electronic Recording
- Alston, Malik - "In A Better Way"
- DJ Godfather - "Show Some Respect"
- DJ Godfather - "Up All Night"
- Drummer B - "A.O.A. (Age Of Aquarius)"
- Larin, Liz - "The Expedition"
- Nikki O (Sky Covington) - "Rough, Rugged, Raw"
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
- Crenshaw, Marshall - "Wild Exciting Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw Live 20th/21st Century”
- Franklin, Aretha - "Aretha (box set)"
- Gaye, Marvin - "What's Goin' On: Deluxe Edition (Revised)"
- Iggy & The Stooges - "Born In A Trailer: The Session & Rehearsal Tapes 72-73"
- White, Jack - "Live At The Masonic Temple"
- White Stripes, The - "Live At The Detroit Institute Of Arts"
Outstanding Family/Children's Music
- Detroit Children's Choir
- Gro-Town
- Miss Paula & The Candy Bandits
- Mr. Bob's Rubber Band
- Reitenga, Mark
Outstanding Live Performance (includes VIRTUAL)
- 42nd Detroit Jazz Festival (virtual)
- Al-Saadi, Laith
- Groove Council, The
- Hyped Up: Live Sessions
- Jill Jack Band
- Mac Saturn
- Motor City Brass Band
- Motor City Horns
- Motor City Josh & The Big 3
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine
Outstanding Live Sound Tech
- Carr, Mike
- Jay, Peter
- Muccino, Robert
- Panackia, Chris
- Schuster, Andrew
- Stevens, Jef
Outstanding Local Record Label
- Architect Entertainment
- Assemble Sound
- Funky D Records
- Jett Plastic Recordings
- Majik Ninja Entertainment
- Red Tank Records
- Tremor Records
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, Emma
- 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, Eva
- 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"
2022 Nominees
General, cont.
Outstanding Local Venue (maximum capacity 2500)
- 20 Front Street
- Ark, The
- Baker's Keyboard Lounge
- Cadieux Cafe
- Cliff Bell's
- Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
- Magic Bag, The
- P.J.'s Lager House
- Saint Andrew's Hall
- Token Lounge, The
Outstanding Major Label Recording
- Big Sean & Hit Boy - "What You Expect"
- Cooper, Alice - "Detroit Stories"
- Greta Van Fleet - "The Battle At Garden's Gate"
- McMurray, David - "Grateful Dedication"
- Quatro, Suzi - "The Devil In Me"
- Winans, CeCe - "Believe For It"
Outstanding National Single
- Clinton, George & Cimafunk - "Funk Aspirin"
- Eminem - "Killer (remix) (ft. Jack Harlow & Cordae)"
- Nugent, Ted - "Come And Take It"
- Quatro, Suzi - "The Devil In Me"
- White, Jack - "Taking Me Back"
- Wonder, Stevie - "Finish Line (with Elton John"
Outstanding National Small/Indie Label Recording
- Cactus - "Tightrope"
- Insane Clown Posse - "Yum Yum Bedlam"
- Kroha, Danny - "Detroit Blues"
- Spinners, The - "Round The Block And Back Again"
- Sponge - "Lavatorium"
- Violent J - "Walking Home Monday"
Outstanding Record Producer
- Alkazian, Chuck
- Feeny, Dave
- Ford, Josh "Motor City"
- Green, Tony "T-Money"
- Gross, Tino
- Whitelaw, JC
Outstanding Recording Studio
- 54 Sound
- Big Sky
- Pearl Sound Studio
- Plymouth Rock Productions
- Rooftop Recording
- Sound Shop Studio, The
Outstanding Tribute Band
- Crazy Babies - Ozzy Rebourne
- Danny D and The Vagabonds
- Major Dudes - A Steely Dan Tribute
- ROCKSTAR
- The Santana Project
- Wrecking Crew
Outstanding Video - Limited Budget
- Dead In 5- "Devil White Devil"
- Eva Under Fire - "Unstoppable"
- Jack, Jill - "Bit Of A Jesus Girl"
- Laura Rain and The Caesars - "I Am"
- Mike Ward: Psychosongs - "Content"
- Sponge - "Common People"
Outstanding Video - Major Budget
- Eminem - "Tone-Deaf"
- Greta Van Fleet - "Heat Above"
- Kid Rock - "Don't Tell Me How To Live"
- White, Jack - "Taking Me Back"
- White Stripes - "From The Basement"
- White Stripes, The - "Seven Nation Army (Live At Bonnaroo 2007)"
Outstanding Bass Instrumentalist
- Armstrong, Ralphe
- Bartels, Chuck
- Forrester, Dana
- Hayden, Marion
- Iio, Takashi
- Keller, Paul
- Marx, Skid
- Noonan, Roger
- Pedraz, Jeff
- Rogers, Emily
Outstanding Guitar Instrumentalist
- Al-Saadi, Laith
- Brandt, BIlly
- Dailey, Scott
- Degnore, Chris
- Harlick, Duane Allen
- Hughes, Perry
- Leslie, Mike
- Lucas, Brett
- Monteleone, Bob
- Napoleon, Randy
- Peltier, Pete
- Whitelaw, JC
Outstanding Keyboards Instrumentalist
- Dorian, Marc
- Grisa, Dale
- Gwinnell, Scott
- Hale, Phil
- Mercer, Evan
- Nebors, Demetrius
- Speck, Marq
- Striho, Carolyn
- Whitfield, Phil
- Wise-Harrison, Pamela
Outstanding Percussion Instrumentalist
- Booker, Muruga
- Coppola, Angelo
- Gittinger, Jason
- Glass, Todd
- Kinde, Geoff
- McCarty, Dylan
- McKinney, Gayelynn
- Pangborn, Ron
- Taylor, David
- Winn, Nate
Outstanding Specialty Instrumentalist
- Adams, Dwight - Trumpet
- Bennett, Dave - Clarinet
- Biggs, Rayse - Trumpet
- Charboneau, Jason - Cello
- Evans, Johnny - Saxophone
- Kaminski, Keith - Saxophone
- Labeck, Larry - Pedal Steel
- Rutherford, John - Trombone
- Taylor, Steve - Mandolin
- White, Walter - Trumpet
Outstanding Songwriter
- Brandt, Billy
- Charboneau, Jason
- Dear, Olivia
- Gross, Tino
- Jack, Jill
- Laren, Liz
- Striho, Carolyn
- Taylor, Steve
- Thibodeau, Robert
- Ward, Mike
Outstanding Vocalist
- Dear, Olivia
- Harris, Ash (Acoustic Ash)
- Hinote, Kate
- Jack, Jill
- Lady Champagne Page
- McCabe, Maggie
- Murray, Kathleen
- Owens, Tosha
- Ward, Mike
- Warner, Gia
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"
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group
- Madness, Mick
- Murray, Jay
- Phillips, Carl B
- Righteous Through God (RTG)
- Shelby 5
- Twyman, Darius
Outstanding Gospel Choir
- Bishop Charles H Ellis III & Greater Grace Temple Mass Choir
- Darius Twyman and Destiny
- Detroit Youth Choir
- Greater Emmanuel Temple of Deliverance
- Motown Legends Gospel Choir
- Third New Hope Baptist Church Choir
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
- Butwin, Tom & Scott Wilkinson - "Against The Odds - Live"
- Phillips, Carl B - "Good Enough For God (ft Stephen Anderson)"
- Pivotal Awakening - "Praise The Glory"
- Righteous Through God (RTG) - "The Word"
- The Garbageman Fss & The Soundshop Band - "Say A Prayer For An Angel"
- Twyman, Darius - "Tell Me Where"
Jazz
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist
- Brandon Rose - Soul Therapy
- Detroit Jazz Project, The
- Gayelynn McKinney & McKinnfolk
- Paxton/Spangler Septet
- Rayse Biggs Collective
- Theatre Bizarre
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist
- Belgrave, Kassan
- Hughes Smith Quintet
- Jones, Ibrahim
- McKinney, Gayelynn
- Planet D Nonet
- Scott Gwinnell Big Band
Outstanding Jazz Recording
- Detroit Jazz Project, The - "Journey To Mars"
- Gayelynn McKinney & McKinnfolk - "Zoot Suit Funk"
- Harrison, Wendell - "It's About Damn Time"
- Morgan, Chrissy - "Simple Love Songs"
- Paxton/Spangler Septet - "Anthem For The New Nation"
- Van Goor, Olivia - "When The Shadows Fall"
R & B
Outstanding R & B Artist
- Davis, Braxton Van Zant
- Groove Council, The
- Kat Orlando Band
- Key, Chrissii
- Laura Rain and The Caesars
- Ms. Carmen
Outstanding R & B Recording
- Darling, Dani - "The Future"
- Disaster Relief w/ Thornetta Davis - "How I Feel"
- Disaster Relief w/ Thornetta Davis - "Not So Scared Of You"
- Ella Rose, Monique - "Can't Get Enough Love (A Love Odyssey)"
- Erikson, Leaf - "The Vigil"
- Laura Rain and The Caesars - "I Am"
Rap
Outstanding Rap Artist/Group
- Apollo Brown
- Dirty White
- Erikson, Leaf
- Hush
- REDD
- Sada Baby
Outstanding Rap Recording
- Blizzard The Mad Scientist - "Duel With Death"
- Erikson, Leaf - "Moonlight On Mt. Sinai"
- REDD - "Delayed Flights"
- Sada Baby - "Little While"
- Trick Trick - "Elemelem"
- Trick Trick - "Fuccitup"
Rock
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist or Group
- Carolyn Striho Group
- Dirk Kroll Band
- Elsie Binx
- Kathleen Murray Band
- Tino G's Dumpster Machine
- Warner, Gia
Outstanding Alt/Indie/Punk Artist or Group
- Cinecyde
- Ladyship Warship
- Screw
- Strains, The
- Van Go Go
- Zotz, The
Outstanding Heavy/Hard Rock Artist or Group
- Artificial Agent
- Casting Shadowz
- Cyadine
- Dead In 5
- Kougaran
- Warhorses
Outstanding Rock Recording
- Brian McCarty & The Faux Diamond Band - "Hamtramck Jukebox"
- Cinecyde - "Vegetable Or Thing"
- Johnny Bee & The Murder Hornets - "Arc Of The Sweeping Sky"
- Owens, Tosha & Bob Mervak - "Love More, Hate Less"
- Rat, Ricky - "She Feels Like A Good Thing"
- Thibodeau, Robert - "Straight From The Heart"
World Music
Outstanding World Artist/Group
- Bill Grogan's Goat
- Booker, Muruga
- Corktown Popes, The
- Luddites, The
- McCabe, Maggie
- Roots Vibrations
Outstanding World Recording
- Chaparro, Martin - "Time To Rebuild"
- DAB - David Asher Band - "DAB"
- Detroit Children's Choir - "Betelehemu"
- Detroit Riddim' Crew - "Look Around"
- Killer Diller - "Where Did It Go? (The Song We Used To Sing)"
- Perez, Abel - "Papi"
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
- Badanjek, 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"
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"
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"
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"
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"