Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

Love Will Lead You Back

Kyla

EMI Philippines

2  

Ikaw Pa Rin

Aicelle

GMA Records

3  

Tulak Ng Bibig

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

4  

Promise Me

Lea Salonga

Sony BMG Music Phils.

5  

Ikaw

Sarah Geronimo

Viva Records Corp.

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

Hard Habit To Break

Martin Nievera

EMI Philippines

2  

I’ll Take Care Of You

Richard Poon

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Sana Maulit Muli

Gary Valenciano

Star Recording, Inc./

ASAP Music

4  

Tagumpay

Guji Lorenzana

Synergy Music Corp./

Lukas Music Philippines

5  

Windmills Of Your Mind

Jose Mari Chan

Universal Records, Inc.

Best Performance by a Duet
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Lando

Gloc 9 with

Francis Magalona

Sony BMG Music Phils.

2  

Paano Kita Iibigin

Piolo Pascual &

Regine Velasquez

Star Recording, Inc./

Viva Records

3  

Hard Habit To Break

Jed Madela &

Gary Valenciano

Universal Records, Inc.

4  

Ang Aking Awitin

Ronnie Liang &

Nikki Gil

Universal Records, Inc.

5  

Unsaid

Lala &

Christian Baustista

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Tatsulok

Bamboo

EMI Philippines

2  

Evidence

Urbandub

EMI Philippines

3  

Sala

Pupil

Sony BMG Music Phils.

4  

Argos

Bamboo

Star Recording, Inc./

EMI Philippines, Inc.

5  

So Blue

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

Oh Lori

Olivia

Ivory Music & Video

2  

Grateful

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Laya

Nityalila

Universal Records, Inc./

Manna Records

4  

Ugly Girl

Miki Hahn

Viva Records Corp.

5  

Stars

Lala

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

All My Life

Daniel Razon

EMI Philippines/

Breakthrough & Milestones Productions Int’l.

2  

I’ll Take Care Of You

Richard Poon

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Crazy But Incredible

Brian Josef

Sony BMGMusicPhils./

Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment

4  

Shake Yo Thang

Gabriel Valenciano

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Someone In The Dark

Miguel Aguila

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Ale

The Bloomfields

EMI Philippines

2  

Let Me Love You Tonight

Ryan Cayabyab RCS

Sony BMG Music Phils.

3  

Sabihin

Zelle

Sony BMG Music Phils./

Talentfolio/UpperHand Entertainment

4  

Why Can’t It Be

3^rd Avenue

Universal Records, Inc./

Barnyard Music Phils.

5  

Magic

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Phils.

Album of the Year
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Album Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. & Line)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Aiza Seguerra Para Lang Sa’yo

Malou N. Santos &

Annabelle R. Borja

Jonathan Manalo,

Mike Villegas,

Moy Ortiz &

Arnold Jallores

Aiza Seguerra

Star Recording, Inc.

2  

Yeng Constantino Salamat

Laurenti Dyogi,

Malou N. Santos &

Annabelle R. Borja

Jon Ilagan,

Billet Sangalang &

Civ Fontanilla

Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc. /

Dream Big Productions

3  

Solid

Kathleen Dy Go

Parokya Ni Edgar

Parokya Ni Edgar

Universal Records, Inc.

4  

Taking Flight

Vic del Rosario, Jr. &

Vincent del Rosario

Alwyn Cruz &

Baby Gil

Sarah Geronimo

Viva Records Corp.

Song of the Year
 Melody (40%) Lyrics (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title (Artist)

Nominee(s)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)

Record Label

1  

Tulak Ng Bibig – Julianne

Julianne Tarroja

MCA Music, Inc.

2  

Para Lang Sa’yo – Aiza Seguerra

Jonathan Manalo

Star Recording, Inc.

3  

Salamat – Yeng Constantino

Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc. /

Dream Big Productions

4  

Ikaw – Sarah Geronimo

Medwin Marfil

Viva Records Corp.

5  

So Blue – Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Phils.

Best Ballad
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

It’s Over Now

Francis Guevarra
Louie Ocampo,

Joey Albert &

Janice de Belen
Kyla

EMI Philippines, Inc.

2  

Sabihin

Myke Sarthou
Jeazell Grutas
Zelle

Sony BMG Music Philippines/

Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment

3  

Para Lang Sa’yo

Jonathan Manalo

Jonathan Manalo

Aiza Seguerra

Star Recording, Inc.

4  

Catch Me I’m Falling

Christian Martinez

Christian Martinez

Toni Gonzaga

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Iisa Lang

Parokya Ni Edgar

Alfonso Miranda, Jr.

Parokya Ni Edgar

Universal Records, Inc.

Best Rock
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Guillotine

Urbandub &

Angee Rozul

Gabby Alipe

Urbandub

EMI Philippines

2  

Probinsyana

Bamboo

Alex Cruz &

Edmund Fortuno

Bamboo

EMI Philippines

3  

Tatsulok

Bamboo

Romeo Dongeto

Bamboo

EMI Philippines

4  

Sala

Pupil &

Jerome Velasco

Dianne Ventura

Pupil

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Argos

Bamboo &

Jonathan Manalo

Bamboo

Bamboo

Star Recording, Inc./

EMI Philippines

Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Buwan

Jack Rufo &

Kitchie Nadal

Kitchie Nadal

Kitchie Nadal

GMA Records

2  

 Empty Chairs

Ricky R. Ilacad

Julianne Tarroja/

Julianne Tarroja &

Carrise Escueta

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Sala

Pupil &

Jerome Velasco

Dianne Ventura

Pupil

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?

Ferdie Marquez

Rey Valera

Brownman Revival

feat. Rico J. Puno

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Turning My

Safety Off

Neil Gregorio &

Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Warner Music

Philippines

Best Novelty
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Berting

1017

Jam Ruiz &

Beam Beam Longakit

1017

EMI Philippines

2  

Gimik

Ricky R. Ilacad

Monet Cajipe

Zoo

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Itaktak Mo

Rudy Y. Tee

Josephous Ybanez/

Joey de Leon

Joey de Leon

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Sayaw Darling

Willie Revillame &

Lito Camo

Lito Camo

Willie Revillame

Star Recording, Inc./

‘D Loverboy Productions

5  

Cowboy - Cowgirl

Andrew E.

Andrew E.

Andrew E.

Viva Records Corporation

Best Dance
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Tarat Tat

William S. Lim

Mohammed Bansil &

Clifford Ronquillo

Dos Fuertes

Galaxy Records, Inc.

2  

Sexy Mama

Kedy Sanchez &

Janno Gibbs

Janno Gibbs

Janno Gibbs

GMA Records

3  

Sumayaw Ka

Rudy Y. Tee

Aristotle Pollisco

Gloc 9

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Sugarpop

Danny Tan

Danny Tan &

Jaya Ramsey

Sugarpop

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Reggae Fever

Ferdie Marquez

“Disco Fever” by

Marvic Sotto &

Joey de Leon with

excerpts from

“Hinahanap-hanap

Kita” by Rico Blanco

Brownman Revival

Sony BMG Music Philippines

Best Inspirational/Religious
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Isang Kinabukasan

Kedy Sanchez

Wency Cornejo

Various Artists

GMA Records

2  

Grateful

Ricky R. Ilacad

Julianne Tarroja &

Daniel Crisologo/

Julianne Tarroja

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Reach For The Sky

Jonathan Manalo

Jonathan Manalo

Sarah Geronimo

Star Recording, Inc.

4  

Kasama

Arnold Jallores

Ricky Sanchez

Aiza Seguerra

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Salamat

Jon Ilagan,

Billet Sangalang &

Civ Fontanilla

Yeng Constantino

Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc./

Dream Big Productions

Best Christmas
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Ngayong Pasko

Jonathan Manalo,

Paulo Zarate &

Erik Santos

Jonathan Manalo

Erik Santos

Star Recording, Inc.

2  

Ikaw At Ako

Jon Ilagan,

Billet Sangalang &

Jonathan Manalo

Yeng Constantino

Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc./

Dream Big Productions &

           Star Magic

3  

Pasko Sa Pinas

Jon Ilagan,

Billet Sangalang &

Jonathan Manalo

Yeng Constantino

Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc./

Dream Big Productions &

            Star Magic

4  

A Perfect Christmas

Ito Rapadas

Jose Mari Chan

Jed Madela

Universal Records, Inc.

5  

Parol

Jonathan Ong,

Robert Javier,

Kerwin Rosete &

Silent Sanctuary

Sarkie Sarangay/

Chino David

Silent Sanctuary

Universal Records, Inc.

6  

Best Rap
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Shagiddy Shapopo

Jojo Espino

Kawago

Kawago

Alpha Music Corporation

2  

May Pulis Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay

Jojo Espino

Kawago except chorus

part by Mar Lopez

Kawago

Alpha Music Corporation

3  

Tarat Tat

William S. Lim

Mohammed Bansil &

Clifford Ronquillo

Dos Fuertes

Galaxy Records, Inc.

4  

Lando

Jonathan Ong

Chito Miranda &

Aristotle Pollisco

Gloc 9 featuring

Francis M.

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Neva Loose

Christian Martinez &

Patrick Pulumbarit

Mobbstar

Mobbstar

Star Recording, Inc.

Best Jazz Recording
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Beacon Call

Johnny Alegre &

Gerard Salonga

Johnny Alegre

Johnny Alegre Affinity

Eastern Skies

Candid Records Phils. Corporation

2  

Empty Chairs

Ricky R. Ilacad

Julianne Tarroja &

Daniel Crisologo/

Julianne Tarroja

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Choose To Believe

Ricky R. Ilacad

Julianne Tarroja

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

4  

Magic

Neil Gregorio &

Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Philippines

5  

Akin Ka

Neil Gregorio &

Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Philippines

Best R & B
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Back Into You

Bellhaus Entertainment

Marcus Davis, Jr.

Amber Davis

Bellhaus Entertainment, Inc.

2  

Ikaw Pa Rin

Marvin Querido

Janno Gibbs

Aicelle

GMA Records

3  

Let Me Love You Tonight

Ryan Cayabyab

Ryan Cayabyab

Ryan Cayabyab RCS

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Pangako Yan

Bobby Velasco

Arnee Mendaros

Luke Mejares

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Rainbow Coloured Sky

Freestyle

Rommel dela Cruz

Freestyle

Viva Records Corporation

Best Regional Recording
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Charing

1017

Jam Ruiz

1017

EMI Philippines

2  

Matud Nila

Patty Mayoriago,

Djhonna Geraldoy &

Civ Fontanilla

Ben Zubiri

Mark Bautista

Star Recording, Inc./

ASAP Music

3  

Naglibog

Jon Ilagan,

Billet Sangalang &

Civ Fontanilla

Avsev &

Scrambled Eggs

JayR Siaboc

Star Recording, Inc./

Dream Big Productions

4  

Maanyag Ka

Jon Ilagan,

Billet Sangalang &

Civ Fontanilla

Avsev &

Scrambled Eggs

JayR Siaboc

Star Recording, Inc./

Dream Big Productions

5  

Lami Ang Guidili

Dothy Nacilla &

Rey Nacilla

Rey Nacilla

Brownian Method

Viva Records Corporation

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Alinlangan

        “Super Twins”

Michael V.

Michael V.

Jolina Magdangal

GMA Records/

GMA Network

2  

Paano Kita Iibigin

        “Paano Kita Iibigin”

Regine Velasquez,

Diana Velasquez-Roque

& Civ Fontanilla

Ogie Alcasid

Piolo Pascual &

Regine Velasquez

Star Recording, Inc./

Viva Records Corporation

3  

Argos

        “Rounin”

Bamboo &

Jonathan Manalo

Bamboo

Bamboo

Star Recording, Inc./

EMI Philippines

4  

Walang Susuko

       “Lastikman”

Parokya Ni Edgar

Alfonso Miranda, Jr.

Parokya Ni Edgar

Universal Records, Inc.

5  

Collide

Digi  Film “Xenoa”

Neil Gregorio

Edwin Marollano

Nina

Warner Music Philippines

Best Musical Arrangement
 Musicality (50%) Creativity (50%)

Song Title (Artist)

Nominee(s)
Musical Arranger(s)

Record Label

1  

Probinsyana

Bamboo

EMI Philippines

2  

Cool Change

Romeo C. Velasco, Jr.

GMA Records