Best Christian / Gospel Artists & Bands - 2012 Readers' Choice Winners

In January 2012, About.com asked readers to nominate their favorite Christian and Gospel artists and bands in ten categories:
1. Best Female Vocalist, 
2. Best Male Vocalist, 
3. Best Indie Christian Band, 
4. Best Unsigned Christian Solo Artist, 
5. Best Christian Hardcore Band, 
6. Best Christian Rock Band, 
7. Best Christian Hard Rock Band, 
8. Best Christian Pop/Contemporary Band, 
9. Best Urban Gospel Artist and 
10. Best Inspirational Artist.

See the winners in each category:

1. Best Female Christian Vocalist: Heather Williams: Heather Williams
2. Best Male Christian Vocalist: Matt Maher
3. Best Christian Indie Band: Love Like Gravity
4. Best Christian Indie Solo Artist: Yancy
5. Best Christian Hardcore Band: Demon Hunter
6. Best Christian Rock Band: Ashes Remain
7. Best Christian Hard Rock Band: Skillet
8. Best Christian Pop/Contemporary Band: The Rubyz
9. Best Urban Gospel Artist: Mary Mary 
10. Best Inspirational Artist: Aaron Shust

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