The Avidity Awards is dubbed “The Biggest Night in Independent Gospel Music” because it is committed to celebrating the trend-setting creatives of “good-news music” who are on the rise but often get overlooked by more prominent awards shows that favor more popular artists with major label backing. We are building a thriving community among independent Gospel artists, the talented creatives working alongside them behind the scenes, and the loyal fans who support these unknowns who are working in the trenches, continuing the legacy of the late Thomas Dorsey and other legendary artists who likewise started with no industry backing. In addition to honoring creatives, we will be celebrating Chicago area ministry and music leaders, national radio and industry vanguards, and inductees into the Indie Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Additionally, through our Avidity Cares platform, we will be advocating for the mitigation of gun violence and increased access to mental wellness services for underserved communities.