Best Instrumental Recording

Russ Hewitt
Carrollton, TX
"Russ Hewitt & Irving Symphony Orchestra: Lydia"
https://www.indiemusicchannel.com/profile/RussHewitt

Best Instrumental Producer

Charlie Armour & Dave Meredith
Liverpool, England
"Wheels of Sound"
https://www.indiemusicchannel.com/profile/CharlieArmour137​

Best Instrumental Group

James Kennedy & Friends
Mount Vernon, Iowa
"Long Lost Love"
https://www.indiemusicchannel.com/profile/JamesKennedy

Best Instrumental Live Performance

Thumper & Generation One
Pasadena, CA
"Walkin' n Rhythm"
https://www.indiemusicchannel.com/profile/CraigThumperSamuels

INSTRUMENTAL NOMINEES