ABS-CBN’s FM radio station MOR 101.9 concludes the highly anticipated awards show honoring world-class Filipino talent, MOR Pinoy Music Awards (MORPMA), this July 16 (Tuesday) at the Araneta Coliseum.
Leading this year’s nominees are Moira dela Torre and December Avenue with four nominations each, followed by This Band, Ben & Ben, IV of Spades, and JM de Guzman with two nods each.
Meanwhile, the nominees for the coveted Song of the Year include Moira and December Avenue for “Kung ‘Di Rin Lang Ikaw,” Shanti Dope for “Nadarang,” IV of Spades for “Mundo,” Moira for “Tagpuan,” and juan karlos for “Buwan.”
Now on its 6th year, MORPMA honors the best OPM artists that truly made a mark in 2018 and declares the winners based on the combined votes from MOR listeners, MOR Awards Committee, OPM Board members, and select OPM artists.
Joining the MORPMA this year are Edward Barber, Maymay Entrata, Alex Gonzaga, Sam Mangubat, This Band, Ben&Ben, Darren Espanto, Kritiko, Janine Berdin, I Belong To The Zoo, CK Kieron, Vivoree Esclito, Randy Santiago, and Regine Velasquez Alcasid.
Also don’t miss the performances from your favorite MOR DJs as well as from other special guests.
See the nominees for this year’s MORPMA 2019 below:
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Kung 'Di Rin Lang Ikaw" December Avenue & Moira dela Torre
"Nadarang" Shanti Dope
"Mundo" IV of Spades
"Tagpuan" Moira dela Torre
"Buwan" juan karlos
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Morissette "Panaginip"
Maris Racal "Love is Easy"
Moira dela Torre "Tagpuan"
Yeng Constantino "Ako Muna"
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sam Mangubat "'Pagkat Nariyan Ka"
Inigo Pascual "Lumang Tugtugin"
JM de Guzman "Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong"
Darren Espanto "Poison"
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
"Kung 'Di Rin Lang Ikaw" December Avenue & Moira dela Torre
"Tayo Na 'Di Tayo" Maris Racal & Inigo Pascual
"Kababata" Kyla & Kritiko
"Nanay, Tatay" Darren Espanto, Gloc-9, & Anne Curtis
LSS HIT OF THE YEAR
BMG Edward Barber
"Bituin" Maymay Entrata
"Chambe" Alex Gonzaga
"Nadarang" Shanti Dope
"Sasamahan Kita" Loisa Andalio
BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
"Nadarang" Shanti Dope
"Mas Mabuti Pa" Janine Berdin
"Wala Nang Iba" Froilan Canlas
"Gustong Gusto Kita" Cove
OPM REVIVAL OF THE YEAR
"214" JM de Guzman
"Di Na Muli" Janine Teñoso
"Para Sa'yo" McLisse
"Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko" Moira dela Torre
DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
"Kahit Ayaw Mo Na" This Band
"Bulong" December Avenue
"Kathang Isip" Ben & Ben
"Sana" I Belong To The Zoo
"Oks Lang" John Roa
BAND OF THE YEAR
"Maybe The Night" Ben & Ben
"Kahit Na Anong Sabihin Ng Iba" Unit 406
"Kahit Ayaw Mo Na" This Band
"Mundo" IV of Spades
"Kung 'Di Rin Lang Ikaw" December Avenue
REGIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR
"Bambambam" Karencitta (Cebu)
"Wa'y Blema" Wonggoys (Cebu)
"Nag-iisang Muli" Cup Of Joe (Baguio)