KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel superstar Kevin Downswell is pleased that he has copped six nominations in this year’s Sterling Gospel Awards, which will be held Saturday at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Portmore, St Catherine.
He is nominated in the categories of Male Artiste of the Year, Local Hit Producer of the Year, Local Hit of the Year, Collab of the Year, Most Rated Event of the Year and Video of the Year.
“Receiving six nominations at the Sterling Gospel Awards, the largest Gospel Awards in the Caribbean, is more than recognition—it’s a reminder that God honours faithfulness in the midnight seasons. This year proved to me that even when the journey feels heavy, his grace always carries us to victory,” Downswell said.
Downswell shared that he is most proud of the nomination for the Most Rated Event of the Year because of its emphasis on ministry and the spiritual aspects like preaching, teaching and discipleship.
“Every nomination means the world to me, but if I had to choose one, it would be the category that celebrates ministry impact and that would be Most Rated Event of the Year. Music for me has never been just about songs—it’s about lives being changed, people drawing closer to God, and hope being restored. That’s the heartbeat of why I do what I do, so being recognised in that way touches me the deepest,” he said.
The event, dubbed Realignment, focuses on kids who have been abused and is held during June and July. Last year, there was a third leg, which was held in December, and all the events were successful.
“The work that goes behind Realignment is what matters to me. We bring in some good names for it but the cause behind it is what blesses me the most,” Downswell said.
He said this year has been one of the most successful and rewarding experiences. Downswell is really pleased with the response to his book, Midnight to Victory: 90-Day Devotional, which became a number one Amazon bestseller in the spiritual growth category.
He also released an Afro-gospel single with a video which has racked up over 226,000 views since its release.
Downswell, who is popularly known for his hit singles You Make Me Stronger, Carry Me and If It’s Not You, is overjoyed to see how God has rewarded his faithfulness.
“2025 has been one of the best years of my life, a year of both tremendous victories and challenges— challenges that have pushed me to a whole new level spiritually and in other areas of my life,” he said.
Downswell will be in the island of Guadeloupe where he will perform at the Caribbean Music festival and will not be able to attend the event on Saturday.
