Leading Tyscot’s nominations – with 9 – is 19-year-old South Carolina native, Kelontae Gavin, who has been the talk of the gospel music industry over the last year with his dynamic radio smash, “No Ordinary Worship,” which has amassed millions of streams and currently sits in the Top Ten on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart.
Cheryl Fortune, who has spent years in the background of the music industry as a songwriter of No. 1 Billboard hits and a vocal arranger, stepped forward as a soloist this year. Her heartfelt debut album, “Simply Cheryl,” brings 7 nods, including the coveted New Artist of the Year. Her Top Ten album combines old school R&B rhythms with faith-based messages of hope and triumph.
Other Tyscot-affiliated artists who earned a place on this year’s ballot include Tyscot Records founder, Bishop Leonard Scott; seasoned artist and entrepreneur, Vashawn Mitchell; Bishop Noel Jones and his City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir; veteran TV host and recording artist, Javen; and 21-year-old acoustic soul singer/guitarist, C West.
KELONTAE GAVIN
“The Higher Experience” Album
Artist of the Year
Song of the Year: “No Ordinary Worship”
Male Vocalist of the Year
CD of the Year: “The Higher Experience”
Producer of the Year: Various
Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year
Contemporary CD of the Year
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Praise and Worship CD of the Year
CHERYL FORTUNE
“Simply Cheryl” Album
Female Vocalist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
CD of the Year
Contemporary CD of the Year
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year
Music Video of the Year: Fighters
Producer of the Year: Various
BISHOP NOEL JONES & THE CITY OF REFUGE SANCTUARY CHOIR
“Run to the Altar” Album
Choir of the Year
Producer of the Year: Various
Traditional CD of the Year
Traditional Choir of the Year
BISHOP LEONARD SCOTT
“Jesus Love Legacy” Album
Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year
Traditional CD of the Year
Producer of the Year: Various
VASHAWN MITCHELL
“Cross Music” Album
Male Vocalist of the Year
Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year
JAVEN
“Grace” Album
Praise and Worship CD of the Year
C WEST
“Hide and Seek” Album
New Artist of the Year