New Generation Artists Lead Hits FM Music Awards ’71 Nominations

The nominations for Hero 18th Hits FM Music Awards are out! The nominees for the awards were announced on July 26, Saturday via a special program on Hits FM 91.2. Artists of the new generation seem to dominate this year’s nominations with newcomers Astha Raut and Nattu taking the lead with each receiving nods for six categories. Afro-jazz outfit Cadenza Collective follow next with five nominations. Previous winners Albatross have also managed to be included in four categories.

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Nonetheless, we also see some senior artistes stepping up in the game. Ambar Gurung, Deepak Jangam, Deep Shrestha, Robin Sharma, Sangeeta Rana Pradhan have made it to the list of contenders.

Often held as the Grammy’s of Nepal, the awards is scheduled to take place in September. This edition will see a total of only 17 categories since the Best Pop Composition and Best Rock Composition have been merged into one category Best Pop / Rock Composition.

Here is the full nomination list

Best New Artist

Bushyen Lama – Mero Nepalma

Nattu – Maya ko Bato

Roshan Rai – Kalpanale Matrai

Rusty Nails – Premko Baato

Vaani – Dhin Dhina

Best Song Originally Recorded For A Motion Picture Soundtrack

Basanta Sapkota – Himal Jhain Nischal

Gopal Yonjan – Thiena Kohi

Mahesh Khadka – Hanna Hau Soaltinee

Suresh Adhikari – Ma Phool Banera

Suresh Adhikari -Jab Dinle Saajhalai Chumchha

Best Vocal Collaboration

Anju Panta, Deepak Limbu – Saagar Bhanda

Milan Amatya, Narendra Pyasi – Samipama

Ritu Lama, Bhugol Dahal – Timi Bina

Sadhana Sargam, Shishir Yogi – Budheskalko Maya

Tara Thapa, Madhukar Lohani – Kati Dherai

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Astha Raut – Chaubandima Patuki

Astha Raut -Jhumke Bulaki

Bishnu Chemjong – Timile Thapeu Mayako Jalo

Nattu – Ma Dherai Maya Garchu

Pushpa Gurung – Aankhaa Chimlu Ki Yaa

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Adrian Pradhan – Khairo Khairo

Bushyen Lama – Mero Nepalma

Dharmendra Sewan – Herda Ramro

Nabin K. Bhattarai – Yedi Maile Guitar

Utsav Nepal – Aaudhi Maya

Best Performance By A Group or Duo With Vocal

Albatross – Ma Ra Malai

Cadenza Collective -Namaste

Joint Family Internationale – Bhaisi

Rusty Nails – Prem Ko Baato

Vaani -Dhin Dhina

Folk Record Of the Year

Anjaan Babu – Chari Laijaa Samachaar

Bishnu Maajhi, Meksum Khati Chhetri -Yo Jyaan Timrai Naauma

Devi Gharti, Ramji Khand -Paagal Bani Marchhu Hola Timle Chhodi Gaye

Kamalikanta Bhetuwal – Paani Koshiko

Tulsi Parajuli -Musukkai Haasi

Best Pop / Rock Composition

Albatross -Afnai Sansar Ma Kina

Bhugol Dahal – Timi Bina

Navin Chettri, Pravin Chettri -Namaste

Nattu – Maya Ko Bato

Suresh Adhikari – Jhumke Bulaaki

Best Arrangement

Ashish Abiral Timle Kati Sajilai

Kishore Gurung Timi Bageko

Ranjit Gazmer Jaagi Base Raat Bhar

Sachin Singh Mero Geet

Sumit Biswokarma Malai Soddhai

Best Composition

Amber Gurung – Timi Bageko

Ashish Abiral – Timle Kati Sajilai

Deepak Jangam – Mero Geet

Ranjit Gazmer – Jaagi Base Raat Bhar

Sharad Sinha – Malai Soddhai

Best Rock Vocal Performance

Albatross – Afnai Sansar Ma Kina

Cadenza Collective – Namaste

Nattu – Maya Ko Bato

Rusty Nails – Premko Bato

Shital Moktan – Suna Mero Aawaj

Best Female Vocal Performance

Astha Raut – Phaatyo Ni

Jhuma Limbu – Timi Bageko

Kunti Moktan – Timi Nahunda

Rajina Rimal – Lootnu Raichha

Sangeeta Rana Pradhan -Timle Kati Sajilai

Best Male Vocal Performance

Ananda Karki – Gaye Jala Jyaan

Deepak Kharel – Mero Geet

Deep Shrestha – Jaagi Base Raat Bhar

Robin Sharma – Malai Soddhai

Rajesh Payal Rai – Asatoma Satgamaya

Pop / Rock Album Of The Year

Adrain Pradhan – Khooshi

Albatross – Ma Ra Malai

Astha Raut – Aadhaar

Cadenza Collective – Back to the Roots

Nattu – Nattu

Album of the Year

Astha Raut – Aadhaar

Cadenza Collective – Back to the Roots

Nattu – Nattu

Rajesh Payal Rai – Darshan Namaste 2

Sangeeta Rana Pradhan – Anupam

Song of the Year

Gyanendra Gadal – Jaagi Base Raat Bhar

Kali Prasad Rijal – Timle Kati Sajilai

Puskar Parajuli – Malai Soddhai

SP Koirala – Joddai Gayo Ghatdai Jaancha

Suresh Adhikari – Chaubandima Patuki

Record Of The Year

Astha Raut – Chaubandima Patuki

Deepak Kharel – Mero Geet

Deep Shrestha – Jagi Base Raat Bhar

Robin Sharma – Malai Soddhai

Sangeeta Rana Pradhan – Timle Kati Sajilai

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