2026 Best Artist, Breakout Artist, and Best Station Nominees Announced!

Voting Has Begun!

It's time to celebrate your favorites of the year!

All of the nominees had a successful 2026, getting their music out and getting heard amidst the vast number of releases.

Congratulations to all of our nominees!

Best Artist of 2026 Nominees:

Adam Hawley

Blake Aaron

Brian Culbertson

Carol Albert

Dave Koz

Euge Groove

Kayla Waters

Lindsey Webster

Maysa

Nicholas Cole

Nils

Tanya Nolan

Breakout Artist of 2026 Nominees:

Dee Lucas

Erin Stevenson

Evan Taylor

Hubert Eaves IV

Jeff Webb Jr

Lali P

Lawson Rollins

Nicole Henry

Phylicia Rae

Ryan La Valette

Ultrablue

WaKaNa

Local Radio Station of 2026 Nominees:

WCLK Atlanta

WJZA Atlanta

KUNV Las Vegas

WFSK Nashville

WSBZ Fort Walton Beach

WSIE St Louis

Head over to the voting page to cast your vote, and don't forget to come back tomorrow! You can vote once per day through Wednesday, November 25th 11:59 PM PST.

Winners will be announced in our annual BEATS magazine, available on our website at no cost on Tuesday, December 15th.