Seven Saint Lucian artists have been nominated for Artist of the Year in the Dennery Segment category at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
Blackboy, Deejay ASAP, Dezral, Jardel, Mighty, Nerdy, and Umpa have all made the cut, according to a report from Billboard. Umpa also secured a second nomination for Artist of the Year in the Caribbean Fusion category.
In the Best New Soca Artist category, Saint Lucian artist Kisha Kay joins a competitive field of nominees including Omaiah Hall, Coutain, Aaron Duncan, RAE, Imani Ray, Christo, and Hunter.
The nominees for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards were announced on Wednesday, June 10, with Lady Lava leading the charge with a total of nine nods.
According to the Caribbean Music Awards, the purpose of the event “is to recognize and award individuals in the Caribbean diaspora who have made significant contributions to music, entertainment, humanitarian efforts sports and other fields over the past years.”
“It is because of the immense talent in the Caribbean diaspora, that we thought it imperative to award and spotlight the incredible talent and achievements of the past, celebrate present day contributors, and provide incentives to keep providing exceptional content, staying true to the rich culture and encourage innovation.”
