Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards Academy is open to any artist, aspiring artist and industry influencer in any state of the U.S. as well as Internationally. Individuals must have a body of work and/or a visible social presence online. Websites, social media, online presence and community involvements will be reviewed by the GCGMA Academy's Guild before being being considered.

The GCGMA Inductions and Ceremonies will be held at The Sanctuary, 156 Camellia Street, Biloxi, Mississippi and will be LIVE streamed on our social media platforms. Please stay connected for frequent updates.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking the button below or by visiting https://www.thesanctuarybiloxi.com/event-details/gcgma-a-decade-of-glory

We no longer accept nominations for GCGMA, however, we do accept considerations for Hall of Fame Inductions. Please email us at gulfcoastgospelmusicawards@gmail.com for more details on how to submit an individual for consideration.

The fee serves multiples purposes. It adds you to our membership list, covers the application processing and most importantly, gives you access to our extensive industry resouces, performance opportunities, radio and TV promo appearances, and discounts in our music industry network. While this fee is not required, we kindly ask all nominees to consider. Our Brand expands across National and International borders, affording all of our partners and nominees maximum exposure. Should you opt to forgo this nominal fee, please email us directly at gulfcoastgospelmusicawards@gmail.com. Our online portal will not accept your application without it.

GCGMA was founded by LeKeisha Taylor Cotten. Indianola, Mississippi Delta native and resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. She is also a Recording Artist, Minister, Entreprenuer, and Public Figure. To read more about our Founder, visit www.lekeishacotten.com