Nominee2026
Music
Shantell Ogden
Music City Mistletoe Blues
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
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The 2026 Music Nominees
Music nominees only — 2026 Film and Music in Film nominees will be announced separately.
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2026 Music Category Update
In accordance with our official guidelines, the following categories will not be awarded this year, as they did not receive the minimum of three submissions required for evaluation:
- Blues
- Bluegrass
- Contemporary Christian
- Instrumental
- Hip-Hop/Rap
If you submitted in one of these categories, please check the nominee list to see if your entry was moved to another category that fits your music.
PLEASE NOTE: All nominees will receive an email with further details.
Best Christmas Americana Song
Nominee2026
Music
Robert Bacon
I Found Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
Nominee2026
Music
Kimberly Dawn
When We’re Decembering
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
Nominee2026
Music
Robert Bacon
There’s No Day Like A Snow
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
Best Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Nominee2026
Music
ALYSSA RUFFIN Ft. AURELIA
Wrapped Up In Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Nominee2026
Music
Cara Paige
Here's to the Man in Red
AwardBest Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Nominee2026
Music
DEBÉ GUNN Featuring Afrika Mamas
Christmas All Around The World
AwardBest Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Best Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
Music
Shakeh Herbekian
I've Got A Christmas For You
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
Music
Abbie Thomas
Kids on Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
Music
Kimberly Dawn
Wonderland Walkin’ (With You)
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
Music
Lauren Malecek
The Magic Of Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
Music
Robert Bacon
Mistletoe Kissin' On You
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
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2026 submissions are now closed — thank you to everyone who entered. The 2026 Music nominees are now part of the archive above; Film and Music in Film nominee announcements, 2026 winners, and the next submission window are still to come.