The 23rd Annual Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards were virtual in 2021. The dates of the broadcast were February 18-21, 2021. The shows were broadcasted on All Nations TV, Facebook and YouTube. The winners for the specific categories were announced. The winners are listed below:
Texas Award Winners
| Category | Winner | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Male Soloist of the Year | Vernon Jai | Houston, Texas |
| Female Soloist of the Year | Sheila Moore Piper | Houston, Texas |
| Group of the Year | C’Tyre & Shift | Houston, Texas |
| Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year | JaiCei | Houston, Texas |
| Youth & Young Adult Artist of the Year | JaiCei | Houston, Texas |
| Inspirational Artist of the Year | Karen Zellers Servier | Houston, Texas |
| Praise & Worship Artist of the Year | Quinten Simon | Houston, Texas |
| New Artist of the Year | Deanna Tousant | Houston, Texas |
| Church Choir of the Year | Windsor Village UMC | Houston, Texas |
| Community Choir of the Year | Houston Mass Choir | Houston, Texas |
| Youth Choir of the Year | Greater St. Matthew BC | Houston, Texas |
| Choir Director of the Year | Patrick D. Williams | Houston, Texas |
| Gospel Duo/Group of the Year | Unrestricted Praise | Houston, Texas |
| Praise Dance /Mime Director of the Year | Stacy Johnson-Harrell | Houston, Texas |
| Praise Dance /Mime Ministry of the Year | Willing Workers BC | Houston, Texas |
| Producer of the Year | Glen Piper | Houston, Texas |
| Promoter of the Year | JoAnn Woods | Houston, Texas |
| Gospel Announcer of the Year | Paulette Wright | Houston, Texas |
| Gospel Station of the Year | KCOH | Houston, Texas |
| Gospel Internet Station of the Year | LCJW Radio | Houston, Texas |
| Gospel Song of the Year | Melva Williams | Longview, Texas |
| “Going In Jesus Name” | ||
| CD/EP Packaging of the Yea | Concord Baptist Church | Dallas, Texas |
| “Grace” | Houston, Texas | |
| Worship Leader of the Year | Gloria Cooks | |
| Gospel Video of the Year | Dr. James Mable Jr. | Beaumont, Texas |
| “I’m Free” | ||
National Award Winners
| Category | Winner | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Male Soloist of the Year | Same Ol’ G | Quincy, Florida |
| Female Soloist of the Year | Anita Franklin | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Male Group of the Year | The New Christianaires | Orlando, Florida |
| Female Group of the Year | Divine of Annapolis | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Duo/Mixed Group of the Year | Johnny Hostick & Team Passion | Lake City, Florida |
| Male Quartet of the Year | Heard By God | Tampa Bay, Florida |
| Female Quartet of the Year | Women of Strength | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year | B Sherese | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Youth & Young Adult Artist of the Year | Tampa Bay Youth & Young Adults | Tampa Bay, Florida |
| Inspirational Artist of the Year | The Agape Music Group | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Praise & Worship Artist of the Year | Marcus G. Morton | Atlanta, Georgia |
| New Artist of the Year | Same Ol’ G | Quincy, Florida |
| Instrumental Artist of the Year | Mel Holder | New York, New York |
| Church Choir of the Year | Vision Cathedral of Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Community Choir of the Year | LaNorris McFadden & P.R.O.O.F. | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Choir Director of the Year | Jay Williams | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Praise Dance /Mime Director of the Year | Boyz of Praise | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Producer of the Year | Marcus Green | Quincy, Florida |
| Promoter of the Year | Dr. Teresa Jordan | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Gospel Announcer of the Year | Twanda Black | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Gospel Station of the Year | WPZE | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Gospel Internet Station of the Year | WPGN | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Gospel Song of the Year | Mel Holder | New York, New York |
| “Magnificent” | ||
| CD/EP Packaging of the Yea | Bemeche | Rice, Virginia |
| “I’m Determined” | ||
| Gospel Video of the Year | Calvin Bridge | Chicago, Illinois |
| “Breathe” |
International Award Winners
| Category | Winner | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Male Soloist of the Year | Enny Okosun | Dubai |
| Female Soloist of the Year | Christal Webb | South Africa |
| Duo/Group/Choir of the Year | Nelly Kasongo Kamitondo (Nelkay) | South Africa |
| Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year | Mike Abdul | Nigeria |
| Producer of the Year | Nana Kweku Osei (Nacee) | Ghana |
| Gospel Announcer of the Year | Brotha Charles | UK |
| Gospel Station of the Year | DJ Brotha Charles | UK |
| Gospel Song of the Year | Chavanna Chambers | Jamaica |
| “Amazing Grace” | ||
| Gospel Video of the Year | Neesha Woodz | Barbados |
| “No Hay Nada” | ||