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"
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
- 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"
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
- 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