Best Rock CD - Male:
	"No Vacancy" - Jake Stigers From the Big Apple comes Jake Stiggers, a singer/songwriter and a two-time ASCAP Plus Award Winner, who skillfully incorportates Pop elements into his edgy brand of Rock to create a commercially appealing sound. Read his review

	Best Alternative Rock CD - Female:
	"Who Are We Really?" - Tracey Amos Unlike other female artist/male producer combos in which the female artist is a mere puppet, Tracey pulls her own strings and marches to the beat of her own drummer, showcasing superlative songwriting talent and a strong commercial brand identity in the process. Read her review

	Best Adult Alternative CD - Male:
	"Somebody Else" - Scott Beckman From Stratford, Ontario Canada comes Scott Beckman, a singer/songwriter/musician whose debut CD of piano based, Rock/Pop repertoire showcases his talent for writing well-structured commercial songs that are easily reminiscent of Billy Joel or Elton John. Read his review

	Best Adult Contemporary CD - Male:
	"Words Alone" - John Ryan For every adult over 35 who has wondered, "What ever happened to real music that rivals the quality of the songs you grew up with?" The search is over - especially if you share my affection for the work of Burt Bacharach or happen to be a fan of melody and orchestration a la The Carpenters. Read his review

	Best Gospel CD - Male:
	"Where There's A Will There's A Way" - Amar Khalil His inspirational lyrical content and skilled vocal arrangements are perfectly framed by the top-notch production of the venerable Jamie Hawkins who enlisted the backing vocals of rising Gospel star, Sunny Hawkins, to create a commercially viable and spiritually based project which will appeal to the R&B crowd and radio program directors alike. Read his review

	Best Gospel CD By A Duo, Group or Band:
	"Feels Good" - Take 6 If you are not familiar with Take 6, you should know that where most groups end in terms of fine tuning their vocals, Take 6 begins. Their precision and prowess in crafting layered harmonies and intricate vocal arrangements make them the creme de la creme of vocal groups. Read their review

	Best R&B CD - Female:
	"To My Planet, Boo" - Laura Jane Laura Jane has worked with numerous stars including Enrique Iglesias; Kelly Clarkson; Teena Marie; Aaliyah; Monica; Jessica Simpson; and Anastacia. So what type of project should you expect from an artist with this profile and depth of experience? One of quality and an eclectic theme. Read her review

	Best R&B CD By A Duo, Group or Band:
	"South Border" - South Border Well, as the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire!" Hopefully I can fan the flame for the rest of my industry peers to see them. We have all been bracing for the "Asian invasion" for quite some time and South Border is just the group to bring it in... Read their review

	Best Rap CD By A Duo, Group or Band:
	"Trapper Of The Year" - YMP Their strong southern influence comes through in their style, production and delivery, but industry insiders will take note of their strong commercial appeal which shines like a beam of light in the dark...track after track they display a keen awareness of what's hot in the street, on the charts, and the radio airwaves. Read their review

	Best Reggaeton CD - Male:
	"Music Train" - Vinny Blessed Vinny Blessed, a rapper and native of the Bronx, now living in Brooklyn, sent me a project describing his style as: "Spanglish/Hip-Hop, combined with catchy hooks and sharp lyrics." Track after track he brings the heat like a deranged arsonist; torching competitiors from East to West with pumping beats and tight rhymes that will make Jay Z reconsider his retirement...who actually did on November 27th, 2006. Read his review

	Best Jazz Vocal CD:
	"Crossword" - Helen Slater The vocals on this project are not what's featured; it's her songs and songwriting which offer a multiplicity of licensing options that can be easily adapted for plays and Broadway shows - which are venues that these tunes can thrive in. Read her review

	Best Electronica CD:
	"Botbox" - 1L It's the catchiness (and lyrical craziness) of songs like "Karate (All Over Your Body)" and the loosely Prince inspired "Physical" that cover the full spectrum of their talents and speak to their ability to compose a radio-friendly song - even though it's electronica. Read their review

	Best Comedy CD:
	"Wimp Pimp" - Eric Schwartz Luckily for many hip-hop acts, Eric Schwartz, a.k.a. Smooth-E, is content to stick to comedic rap. Should he ever change his mind and rap seriously, he would still be the one laughing all the way to the bank, whether as a wimp, or a pimp. It's his choice. Read his review