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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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” | ||