Ok it’s that time of the year and once again I need your help. I got together with a few of my industry friends and we put together a list of our top picks for 2011. I know it is a little late but you try getting 10 or more professionals to stop what their doing and let you know who they like in Gospel and Christian music, it is not an easy task. A few of them are still getting back to me. (um the photographer and tv blogger who will remain nameles but they know who they are...LOL)

The end of the year sales numbers will be coming out soon (check back for the top sellers in Gospel and Christian music) but right now we just want to put out our picks for the year not based solely on sales but based on what we like.

So now I need YOU! Yes I need all of my readers to vote for the best in 2011. Take a look below of our top five and let me know what you think. If you see your favorites great vote for them. If you think we left somebody off the list then let me know that too. I can’t wait to see your feedback. You can send your votes or comments to gospel@bellaonline.com or tweet me at @bellagospel.

Here is the line-up;


Best Gospel Song for 2011
VaShawn Mitchell – Nobody Greater
Kirk Franklin- I Smile
Earnest Pugh-I Need Your Glory
Yolanda Adams- Be Still
Darlene McCoy- I Shall Live


Best Christian Song for 2011
Laura Story- Blessings
Brandon Heath-Your Love
Jeremy Camp- The Way
Jamie Grace-Hold Me
Tenth Avenue North- You Are More




Best Hip-Hop Song
Deitrick Haddon- Power
Lecrae- Be Like You
Flame- Surrender
Toby Mac –Lose My Soul
Bobby Bishop- My Music

Best Gospel Artist for 2011
Kirk Franklin
Richard Smallwood
Kim Burrell
Yolanda Adams
Vashawn Mitchell


Best Christian Artist for 2011
Laura Story
Chris Tomlin
Mandisa
Brandon Heath
Jeremy Camp

Best Gospel Group or Duo
Mary Mary
James Fortune and Fiya
Ricky Dillard and New G
Trinity 5:7
Dawkins and Dawkins

Best Christian Group or Duo
Casting Crowns
Tenth Avenue North
Mercy Me
Third Day
Sanctus Real