2017 Billboard Music Awards: Nominees (Gospel)
And the nominations are in!
Sure to strike up many a heated debate, the 2017 Billboard Awards nominations were released today, weeks before the show itself airs May 21st on ABC.
Find out who made the cut for the Gospel category below…
Top Gospel Artist:
Jekalyn Carr
Tamela Mann
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Hezekiah Walker
Top Gospel Album:
Tamela Mann, One Way
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion
Travis Greene, The Hill
Tasha Cobbs, One Place: Live
Hezekiah Walker Better: Azusa – The Next Generation 2
Top Gospel Song:
Jekalyn Carr “You’re Bigger”
Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard “Put A Praise On It”
Kirk Franklin “Wanna Be Happy?”
Travis Greene “Made A Way”
Hezekiah Walker “Better”
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Congrats to all the nominees!
In case you’re wondering…
Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound.
