Avidity Magazine

08/25/2025

To our out-of-town guests who are attending the 10th Annual Weekend, we STRONGLY URGE you to go ahead and book your hotel accommodations NOW!

Our Host Hotels Include:
🏨 (Downtown Dallas)
🏨 St. Elm (Downtown Dallas)
🏨 (Duncanville)

Our room blocks are beginning to fill up, and our room blocks end at the end of September, so we want you to take advantage of the rates we’ve negotiated for you.

Our team is hard at work setting things in motion to assist with making your travel arrangements as smooth as possible, so please don’t procrastinate.

Book via our website at www.AvidityAwards.com/hotels

08/21/2025

07/22/2025

Congratulations to our fearless leader, the BOSSMAN, on joining the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs 2025 New Member Class—an inspiring global community of creators and professionals who are shaping the future of music.

07/21/2025

ATTENTION INDIE ARTISTS! We’re excited to announce the introduction of the Avidity Music & Arts Festival, presented by Avidity Recording Academy - . Our inaugural festival will be a 4 night cruise through the Bahamas aboard the Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas.

Our Artists will enjoy:

* Performance Opportunities
* Artist Development & Masterclasses
* Direct Audience Access & Networking
* All-inclusive Dining Experiences
* On-Board Water Park
* Live Shows

and MUCH MORE! Reserve YOUR cabin NOW for only $50 per person (double occupancy).

To reserve your cabin by August 10, 2025, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website at www.AvidityAwards.com/cruise

07/19/2025

🚀✨ **Join the Creative Force Behind the Avidity Awards!** ✨🚀

Are you ready to take the 10th Avidity Awards to new heights? We want YOU on our creative team! 🎉

🎥 Send us a quick video (2 minutes or less) introducing yourself and sharing **two brilliant ideas** that will make this year’s awards unforgettable! 💡🌟

Email your videos to [email protected]

Let’s ignite the Avidity Awards together! 💥💖

07/09/2025

Congratulations to our leader, Derrick Huggins on being invited to the New Member Class of 2025 for the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs. 🏆

We look forward to him continuing his 26+ years of work using every opportunity, every connection, every resource, and every platform that he’s associated with to advance the cause of independent recording artists, creatives, and industry professionals!

We celebrate with you, Chief! 🤎👏🏾

07/07/2025

ALWAYS celebrate your WINS no matter what! 🙌🏾👏🏾‼️💯

Avidity Awards Compilations 2024, Vol. 1 is a GREAT album! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Download it on iTunes and let it bless you today! 🙌🏾

06/19/2025

Today is JUNETEENTH. 160 years ago, slaves in Texas were notified that they were free, more than 2 years AFTER President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

TOMORROW, the Avidity Awards and the New Orleans Chapter of Avidity Recording Academy - ARA will host our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Concert.

If you're in the New Orleans area, we encourage you to come commemorate this very special day and enjoy some incredible Gospel singing. See the flyer for details!

06/05/2025

The Avidity Awards introduces an exciting NEW experience for our attendees and guests who favor and ELEVATED experience.

Introducing the he "Avidity: Luxe Experience", an ALL-INCLUSIVE experience, granted special access to select events happening during the 10th Annual Avidity Awards Weekend.

Our team is working diligently behind the scenes to ensure that our 10th Anniversary weekend is the most memorable to date! More details and experience tickets will be available over the Summer.

Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for forthcoming updates!

05/30/2025

The Avidity Awards count it a high honor and privilege to celebrate and present a Lifetime Achievement Award to a remarkable choirmaster and Gospel music luminary, James Hall during the television taping of the 10th Annual Avidity Awards, presented by Avidity TV and the Avidity Recording Academy - ARA!

For 30 years, the Gospel genre has been blessed by the performances, live recordings, and music of this great choirmaster. James Hall has been an innovative forerunner, redefining the sound of Gospel—blending choir power with musical soul, coupled with an undeniable churchy flare.

Join us in Dallas on Friday, October 31, 2025 as we celebrate, honor, and feature a musical tribute to James Hall! Tickets and more details will be available soon! For forthcoming updates and more info about the Avidity Awards, visit www.AvidityAwards.com.

05/27/2025

:
👉🏾ONLY FIVE (5) DAYS LEFT to enter submissions‼️👈🏾

Attention! We're NOW ACCEPTING nomination submissions for the 10th Annual Avidity Awards! Submission Period ends at 11:59pm CST on Saturday, May 31, 2025!

Nomination submissions are only accepted from active members of Avidity Recording Academy - ARA. To become a member of ARA, visit https://app.joinit.com/o/ara

New PRIMARY Award Categories:
* Male Contemporary Artist of the Year
* Female Contemporary Artist of the Year
* Male Traditional Artist of the Year
* Female Traditional Artist of the Year
* Mixed Quartet Artist of the Year
* Traditional Choir of the Year
* Contemporary Choir of the Year

New RADIO Award Category:
* On-Air Personality of the Year

New INDUSTRY Award Categories:
* Event Promoter of the Year
* Radio Promoter of the Year
* Artist Manager of the Year

New DISTINCTIVE Award Categories:
* Best Gospel Performance
* Gospel Hip Hop Album of the Year
* Best Music Recording Packaging
* Music Video of the Year

To submit for nomination, visit:
www.AvidityAwards.com