Nominees for the 2018 DunAmis Gospel Awards have been announced and voting is underway.
Gospel Music Fever Blog and its founder Libra Boyd received nominations in three categories. Libra is nominated for Female Musician of the Year and Gospel Announcer of the Year, while Gospel Music Fever Blog is nominated for Media Publication of the Year. Michael Yelverton, Jerry Sadler & SOP, Deacon Authority, and Devin Paylor & IOP are also among several artists with multiple nominations.
The DunAmis Gospel Awards was conceptualized by Bishop Terry Young to honor independent gospel artists, pastors, pastors’ wives, churches, and other local and regional talents. The awards are voted on by the general public. Click here to view the complete list of nominees and vote multiple times daily.
The DunAmis Gospel Awards will also bestow special honors on individuals with distinguished contributions to the gospel community. This year, director/promoter/producer Dr. Walter Jones will receive the Local Legend Award; the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Bishop Eric Ellis; and the Trailblazer Award will be bestowed upon musician and minister Dr. Joyce Harbor.
The DunAmis Gospel Awards is a ticketed event that takes place October 27, at Cornerstone Conference IPHC in Browns Summit, NC. Red carpet arrivals begin at 5 PM and the awards show starts at 6 PM.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.