my opinion:
1. richard smallwood- 2 words- "Total Praise" ( you gotta admit that this man is on a different plateau when it comes to all of his music arrangements, you just gotta respect him for where his head when it comes to arranging music)
2. tonex ( even though his is retired, the man's vocal capability is crazy! Not to mention the "out the box" project was tight.
3. tye tribbett ( i'm really feelin the "victory" project)
4. Donnie McClurklin ( this man has paid his dues, i'm talkin all the way back to the NY restoration choir-"Speak to my heart")
5. kim burrell (i've seen her live.....WOW)