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Rhythm Of Gospel Awards Show
Friday July 10, 2009 - Sunday July 12, 2009
Pine Bluff Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 Get Directions
This Televised Award Show will recognize outstanding community, religious, and civic leaders for their outstanding contributions toward the betterment and advancement of their community. Designed to be an evening of entertainment and recognition, The National & Independent Gospel Music Association proudly presents The Rhythm Of Gospel Award Show.

The Rhythm Of Gospel Awards offers a platform for “Independent Gospel Artist” across the entire southern region of the United States to socialize formally while congratulating trailblazers of various sectors in all communities in a positive collaboration towards bringing all ethnicities together.

As music move ahead in an ever-changing environment, A Peaceful Place looks forward to the new opportunities of a growing organization to increase growth in all areas of music.

The 2009 Nominees

Rhythm Of Gospel Album Of The Year
1. Destiny Praise -“Driven”
2. Laveil Rucker & Leju - “Your Blood, Your Love”
3. The Elizabethtown Community Choir - “Sacrifice Of Praise”
4. Kenny Curry & Nu Spirit -“At That Name”
5. Elizabeth MB Church Fellowship Choir - “The Latter Reign Revolution Chapter 1”
6. One Generation Of Praise -“The Prototype”
7. LeJuene Thompson - "“Metamorphosis”
8. Endure - “Endure”

Traditional Album Of The Year
1. Dionn Owens & Renaissance -“Psalms from the Heart”
2. Napoleon Williams & True Friends True Praise - “Made Anew”
3. The Miracle Singers - “Jump”
4. Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir - “Hold On For Life”
5. Manny Luster - "In The House"
6. Pastor Mitchell J. Stephens Sr. - “Experience Praise Live”
7. Algeron Wright - “Live In The Carolina’s"

Contemporary Album Of The Year
1. Daniel Young -“Surrender”
2. Albert Terence Brownlee & Approved - “Blessed His Name LIVE”
3. Dexter Walker & Zion Movement - “MOVE”
4. Elizabeth MB Church Fellowship Choir- “The Latter Reign Revolution Chapter 1”
5. Kenny Curry & Nu Spirit - “At That Name”
6. One Generation Of Praise - “The Prototype”
7. Destiny Praise - “Driven”

Holy Hip Hop Album Of The Year
1. Prince Of God aka OSC -“No Stopping Me”
2. C.O.G. (Child Of God) - “Predestined Soul”
3. Proverb Newsome -“A Common Man’s Opus”
4. Justin-Credible - “A Child Of The King Volume 2”
5. Ryan Vesta - “Nitty Gritty”
6. The GateKeeperz - “The Gatekeeperz Live”
7. Big Al - “The Opening Act LP”

Praise and Worship Album Of The Year
1. JR Roberts - “Been To the River”
2. Still Water Sonnet - “Lead Me On”
3. Demetrius Johnson - “Endless Praise Live”
4. Gail Fly - “Who Will Worship”
5. Lorna Brittany Macey - “Forever Yours”
6. The Dills - “The Story Of A Lifetime”
7. Christian Life Church (CLC) - "Lift Your Voice Be Heard Live Worship”

Quartet Album Of The Year
1. Chuck & The Guiding Clouds -“After All These Years”
2. The Sensational Six - “Power In The Name Of Jesus”
3. The Miracle Singers - “Jump”
4. The Mighty Sons Of Zion - “Jesus Loves Me”
5. New Chosen Disciples - “Determined”
6. The Cork Singers - “Still Praising God”

Male Quartet Group Of The Year
1. Chuck & The Guiding Clouds - Huntsville, TX
2. The Sensational Six - Lake Providence, LA
3. The Mighty Sons Of Zion - St. Petersburg, FL
4. New Chosen Disciples - Red Springs, NC
5. New Consolational - Hazlehurst, GA
6. The Faithful Servants - Beatrice, AL
7. The Concert Supremes - Natchitoches, LA

Female Quartet Group Of The Year
1. Gospelations - Madison, MS
2. The Miracle Singers - Tampa, FL
3. The Williams Singers - Pine Bluff AR
4. The Brown Singers - Memphis, TN
5. The Belle Singers - Memphis, TN
6. The Orr Sisters - Florence, AL
7. Tammy Edwards & The Edward Sisters - Hartsville, SC

Traditional/Contemporary Group/Duo Of The Year
1. One Generation Of Praise - Tulsa, OK
2. Kenny Curry & Nu Spirit - Rock Hill, SC
3. Minister Christopher Hubbard/Chosen - Jackson, MS
4. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession - Jacksonville, FL
5. Derrick Bull & Remnant - Florence, SC
6. Dathan Thigpen & Holy Nation - Jackson, MS
7. Dejuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers - Waco, TX
8. Endure - Dillon, SC

Holy Hip Hop Group Of The Year
1. Gods Muzik - Auburndale, FL
2. B-U - Raleigh, NC
3. The GateKeeperz - Winston Salem, NC
4. F.L.O.W. - Waco, TX
5. FBC aka Trinity Music - Shreveport, LA
6. That Rida’s Clique - Little Rock, AR
7. New Era Entertainment - DeRidder, LA

Urban Contemporary Group Of The Year
1. One Generation Of Praise - Tulsa, OK
2. Destiny Praise - Atlanta, GA
3. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession - Jacksonville, Fl
4. Men Of Vision - Waco, TX
5. Sam Dumesle & Dedication - Raleigh, NC
6. The GateKeeperz - Winston Salem, NC
7. Tremayne Evander & Prophetic Worship - Miami, FL
8. Dathan Thigpen & Holy Nation - Jackson, MS
Church Choir Of The Year Of The Year
1. Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Choir - Monroe, NC
2. New Direction Christian Church - Memphis, TN
3. The Church At Bethel’s Family - Houston, TX
4. Acme Missionary Baptist Church - Chicago, IL
5. Atlanta West Pentecostal Church - Lithia Springs, GA
6. New St. Hurricane MB Church - Pine Bluff, AR
7. Prayer House Mission Young Adult Choir - Manning, S.C

Community Choir Of The Year Of The Year
1. Dexter Walker & Zion Movement - Chicago, IL
2. The Elizabethtown Community Choir - Elizabethtown, NC
3. Gilbert Wilson & UICC - Monroe, LA
4. Donald Walker & Prophetic Praise - Memphis, TN
5. Dionn Owens & Renaissance - Winston Salem, NC
6. Andrew Knox & Change - Memphis, TN
7. Jacksonville Community Choir - Jacksonville, FL

Youth/Young Adult Choir Of The Year
1. Melrose MB Church Youth/Young Choir - Memphis, TN
2. Mt. Vernon Young Adult Choir - Memphis, TN
3. Pilgrim Cathedral of Atlanta High Praise Youth Choir - Decatur, GA
4. Breath Of Life SDA Youth/Young Adult Choir - Memphis, TN
5. Bethlehem Young Adult Choir - Simpsonville, SC
6. Deliverance Evangelistic Church Young Adult Choir -Philadelphia, PA
7. Greater Grace Temple Apostolic Youth/Young Adult - Anderson, Indiana

New Artist Of The Year
1. LaVeil Rucker/LeJu - Blytheville, AR
2. Derrick Bull & Remnant - Florence, SC
3. Endure - Dillion, SC
4. Dejuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers - Waco, TX
5. LaNorris McFadden & Proof - Riviera Beach, FL
6. Lawrence Flowers & Intercession - Jacksonville, FL
7. Gilbert Wilson & UICC - Monroe, LA

Artist Of The Year
Napoleon Williams & True Friends True Praise - Indianapolis, IN
Dionn Owens & Renaissance - Winston, NC
Jessie L. Steverson - Midlothian, VA
The Miracle Singers - Tampa, Florida
Destiny Praise - Atlanta, GA
Dathan Thigpen & Holy Nation - Jackson, MS
That Rida’s Clique - Little Rock, AR
Daniel Young – Detroit, Michigan

Holy Hip Hop Artist Of The Year
1. Big Al - *Al Cherry* - West Monroe, LA
2. King David tha Vessel - *David Eagles* - Richton Park, IL
3. Demon Slayer- *Charles Mayo* - Little Rock, AR
4. Ryan Vestal - Killeen, TX
5. T.I.M.E.- *TARIQ ABUBAKER* - Arlington, TX
6. D-Poetic Preacher - *Darrell D. Kelly* - Panama City, FL
7. Prince Of God aka OSC -*Charles Burks* - Monroe, LA

Contemporary Male Vocalist Of The Year
1. Jessie L. Steverson - Midlothian, VA
2. Donnie Bolden Jr. - Abbeville LA
3. Patrick Dopson - Prattville, AL
4. LeShawn Daniels - Louisville, KY
5. Chris Bostic - Harrisburg, NC
6. Daniel Young - Detroit Michigan
7. Demetrius Johnson - Miami, FL

Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year
1. Donnie Bolden Jr. - Abbeville LA
2. Gilbert Wilson - Monroe, LA
3. Manny Luster - FL
4. Pastor Mitchell J. Stephens Sr. - Saint Rose. LA
5. Earl Lee McKinnis – Leland MS
6. Timothy Spell - Baton Rouge. LA
7. Algeron Wright - Swancsea, SC
Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year
1. Lorna Brittany Macey - Houston, TX
2. Lisa Knowles - Memphis TN
3. Celia Jae - Bogalusa, LA
4. LeJuene Thompson - Charolette, NC
5. Nita Morgan - Zachary, LA
6. Rae Ellis - Charlotte NC

Traditional Female Vocalist Of The Year
1. Gail Fly - Baton Rouge, LA
2. Tammy Edwards - Hartsville, SC
3. Shaleah Tucker - Tampa, FL
4. Jessica Owens - Atlanta, GA
5. Sonja Bennet - Little Rock, AR
6. Varnessa Martin Garland - Orlando FL
7. Tiffany Tyson - Popular Bluff, MO

Church Of The Year
Pastor Roosevelt Wright III & The Grip Of Greater Realness Church - Shreveport, LA
Sharon Nesbit & Dominion World Outreach Ministries - Marion, AR
Dr. Stacy Spencer & New Direction Christian Church - Memphis, TN
Pastor Bernard J. Sutton & The Acme Missionary Baptist Church - Chicago, IL
Pastor Hassey Watkins & Jesus Christ Outreach Center - Fort Myers, FL
Pastor Terry L. Murden & True Love Full Gospel Baptist Church - Memphis, TN
Pastor Arthur L. Siggers & The Mount Olive Baptist Church - Hattiesburg, MS
Pastor Darrell K. Shack & The Greater New Liberty Church - Memphis, TN

Producer Of The Year
Cedric Thompson and Jeff Davis - “The Latter Reign Revolution Chapter 1” - Monroe, NC
Chris Bostic for Communion Music Global Media - Harrisburg NC
MarVelous Joy Productions - Waco. TX
Samuel Dumesle - Raleigh, NC
Marc Smith, Marlon Alsbrooks, Samad Bilal - (“Predestined Soul”) - Raleigh, NC
John Mckoy, Jr. - “Endure” - Dillion, SC
Paul Whitley & Kenny Curry - “At His Name”

Print/Press/Media Group Of The Year
Stuff In The Bluff - Pine Bluff, AR
TCP Magazine - Raleigh NC
Gospel Truth Magazine - Houston TX
The Gospel Express - Atlanta GA
Gospel Synergy Magazine - Calumet Park, IL
Gospel Spectrum Magazine - Lake Charles, LA
Omari Chronicles Publishing - Miami, FL

Gospel Radio Station Of The Year
WIGO 1570 AM - “The Light” - Atlanta. GA
KNON 89.3 FM - Dallas TX
WLIB 1190 - New York, NY
WMDB 880 AM "Rejoice" - Nashville, TN
WAYE 1220 AM - Birmingham, AL
1340 WLOK - Memphis, TN
WMBM/New Birth Broadcasting - Miami, FL

Radio Announcer Of The Year
Ronnie Smith - "DJ Ronnie Ron" - High Point, NC
Jamal Bates - “The Chosen One” - Columbia, SC
Kim Harper - Memphis, TN
Clarence Thorton Aka "JC Love" - Little Rock, AR
Toy Lisa Mitchell - Nashville, TN
Bishop Demetrics Roscoe - “Radio Pastor” - Birmingham, AL
Bishop Victor T. Curry - Miami, FL

Rhythm Of Gospel Song Of The Year
Albert Terence Brownlee & Approved - “Blessed His Name”
Dexter Walker & Zion Movement- “Lift Him Up”
Destiny Praise - “His Will”
LeJuene Thompson - “Ooh La La”
Endure - “What Would You Do”
Derrick Bull & Remnant - “Bless Your Name”
Jessie L. Steverson - “These Wounds”
The Brown Singers - “Work On Me Live”

Contemporary Song Of The Year
Albert Terence Brownlee & Approved - “Blessed His Name”
Dexter Walker & Zion Movement - “Lift Him Up”
Derrick Bull & Remnant - “Bless Your Name”
LeJuene Thompson - “Ooh La La”
LaNorris McFadden & Proof - “Holdin On”
Dejuan Adamson & Anointed Worshipers - “Worthy To Be Praise”
Sam Dumesle & Dedication - “Total Adoration”

Traditional Song Of The Year
Little Rock Throwback Choir - “Thank You”
Laveil Rucker & Leju - “Your Blood, Your Love”
Dionn Owens & Renaissance - “He’s Worthy”
Pastor Mitchell J. Stephens Sr. - “Look For Me In Heaven, I’ll Be There”
The Brown Singers - “Work On Me Live”
The Cork Singers - “Grace Brought Me Through”
Napoleon Williams & True Friends True Praise - “Another Day”

Holy Hip Hop Song Of The Year
B-U -“Come On”
F.L.O.W - “It’s Time”
Big Al -“Rest Of My Days”
Prince Of God aka OSC - “Celebrate”
Justin-Credible -“Let’s Go”
T.I.M.E -TARIQ ABUBAKER -“Saved By Jesus”
C.O.G. (Child Of God) -*Samad Bilal* -“Know Your Bible”

Praise and Worship Song Of The Year
Lorna Brittany Macey - “Forever Yours”
Jessie L. Steverson - “These Wounds”
Gilbert Wilson & UICC - "You Brought Me Through"
JR Roberts - “Rain Down”
Pastor Mitchell J. Stephens Sr. - “You Are Worthy Of Praise”
Christian Life Church (CLC) - “You Are My God”
Minister Christopher Hubbard/Chosen - “Lambs Book Of Life”
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