It is awards season and the excitement is in the air. The

16^th Crown Gospel Music Awards were officially announced in a glittering all-white gathering in Sandton. More than 300 Gospel artists, producers, and media, all clad in white garments, and gathered to witness this unique moment. For the first time, the much-anticipated Crown Gospel Music Awards will be held at the FNB stadium, Gauteng, on 26 November.

 

AND THE NOMINEES ARE ?

Executive producer of the Crowns, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule says, Tebs David, 3C live, Jumbo,  Dumi Mkokstad, Sbu Noah, Omega, Butho Vuthela, Canaan Nyati are among the artists who are nominated in big categories. "I am excited with the new faces that have made it to the nominees list, a demonstration that the industry is growing,"she adds. "The competition in the big two categories, Best Gospel artist and Best Gospel song is fierce, and we urge fans to vote for their favourites," said Zanele.