IGAA Awards Recipients

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~Album of the Year~

Awarded to an independent performer for their full album or EP recording as a recognition of excellence in recording and production based on, but not limited to, chart position, marketing presence, strength of presentation, and community service

Recipients

2021 - "Confessions of a Repentant Heart" - Lekisha Earles

2020 - "Walking in the F.O.G. (Favor of God)" - Daughters of Christ

2019 - "Hosanna" - Brandon Edwards

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~Artist of the Year~

Awarded to an independent solo recording artist in recognition of excellence in music recording and production (vocal or instrumental) based on, but not limited to, chart position, marketing presence, strength of presentation, and community service

Recipients

2021 - Kim Person

2020 - Javon Inman

2019 - Ronnette Harrison

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~Choir/Group of the Year~

Awarded to an independent quartet, group, or choir as a recognition of excellence in music recording and production (vocal or instrumental) based on, but not limited to, chart position, marketing presence, strength of presentation, and community service

Recipients

2021 - Pastor Todd Curry featuring St. Peter, The Rock, Inc. Ministry Choir

2020 - Young Men 4 Christ

2019 - The Mount Millennial Choir

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~Music Video of the Year~

Awarded to an independent artist as a recognition of excellence in music video production based on, but not limited to, chart position, marketing presence, strength of presentation, and community service.   

Recipients

2021 - "He's Worthy" -Pastor Todd Curry featuring St. Peter, The Rock, Inc. Ministry Choir

2020 - "Jesus Saves" - Daughters of Christ

2019 - "Amazing" - CVRTER

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~New Artist of the Year~

Awarded as a recognition of excellence to an independent artist who released his/her first music recording during the year of eligibility based on, but not limited to, chart position, marketing presence, strength of presentation, and community service

Recipients

2021 - Robyn McGhee

2020 - Teresa Jae

2019 - Lindsay Slaton

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~Song of the Year~

Awarded to an independent artist and songwriter/arranger as a recognition of excellence in performance, songwriting, and production based on, but not limited to, chart position, marketing presence, strength of presentation, and community service

Recipients

2021 - "Glad" - Yvonne Matthews

2020 - "Seek Ye First" - Emorja Roberson

2019 - "Joy" - Lindsay Slaton

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~People's Choice Award~

Awarded to the IGAA Nominee who receives the most tallied votes by popular vote. 

Public voting takes place after the official nominees are announced.

Recipients

2021 - Kim Person

2020 - Emorja Roberson

2019 - Ishika Purpose

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~Producer of the Year~

Awarded as a recognition of excellence to a producer that exhibits great creativity and skill to create high quality recordings

Recipients

2021 - Rogest Carstarphen, Jr.

2020 - Richard Davis

2019 - Richard Davis

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DISCONTINUED AWARDS

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~Christian Contemporary Artist of the Year~

Recipients

2020 - Andrew Kurtz

2019 - Connor Roy

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~Jazz Artist of the Year~

Recipient

2019 - PJ Morgan

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~Christian Rap/Holy Hip-Hop Artist of the Year~

Recipient

2019 - Dice Gamble

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