Unlike other major music award shows which see voting bodies determine the outcome, AMA winners are selected by the fans. Akin to the Billboard Music Awards, the nominees list for the AMAs is based on quantifiable data such as streaming numbers, album sales, song sales and radio airplay. Withmultiple Billboards, Stellars, DovesandaGrammyunder her belt, gospel powerhouse Tasha Cobbs has another major music award to yet add to her trophy collection. The star took to Instagram today to share her excitement at landing her first ever AMA nod. OMG Ive been nominated for my first @amas Award! What an amazing honor!????This award is voted on by my supporters! Can I get you to take 20 Seconds to run over to @tiktok and search amas and cast your vote for me in the Gospel Category? I would soooo appreciate it! she wrote on Instagram. Fresh off her recent GMA Dove Award win for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, singerKoryn Hawthorne could possibly round off this year with another major award. Known for her big voice and urban gospel sound, Hawthorne has successfully carved a niche for herself within the gospel music industry. The AMAs will be held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday 21^st November. Click here to vote for your favourite gospel artist. Written by Akosua DF, Premier Gospel Presenter Thursday, 28 October 2021 The nominees list for this years American Music Awards (AMA's) is out. Kanye West, Kirk Franklin, Koryn Hawthorne, Maverick City Music and Tasha Cobbs are all in the running for Favourite Gospel Artist.