Julie Anne San Jose nominated for 'Bagong Tadhana,' 'Simula' at 39th Awit Awards

Julie Anne San Jose is vying for two honors at the 39th Awit Awards, where her songs “Bagong Tadhana” and “Simula” earned nominations.

“Bagong Tadhana,” which is part of the nominees for Best Original Soundtrack Recording, and “Simula,” nominated for Best Inspirational Recording, will compete against other Filipino music recordings.

The 39th Awit Awards Grand Awards Ceremony will take place on September 15, 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 39th Awit Awards:

Album of the Year

• "Silakbo" - Cup of Joe
• "Andalucia" - IV of Spades
• "Simula at Wakas" - SB19
• "Kolorcoaster" - Maki
• "Love on Loop" - Lola Amour
• "Lab Songs ng Mga Tanga" - Janine Berdin

Record of the Year

• "Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II" - Fitterkarma
• "Dam" - SB19
• "Saranggola" - Ben&Ben
• "Konsensya" - IV of Spades
• "Ikigai" - Dionela Featuring Loonie
• "Monster" - IV of Spades

Song of the Year

• "Aura" - IV of Spades
• "Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II" - Fitterkarma
• "DUNGKA!" - SB19
• "Kabisado" - IV of Spades
• "Kahel Na Langit" - Maki
• "Ikigai" - Dionela Featuring Loonie

Best New Artist

• "Pieces" - Gab Cabangon
• "Grief Cake" - New Lore
• "Baduy" (Single) - VVink, DJ Love (Sherwin Tuna) feat. Pio Balbuena
• "Bendahe" - Jamiela
• "O' Kay Tamis" - It All Started in May
• "Panaginip" - nicole

Producer of the Year

• Brian Lotho
• IV of Spades
• Shadiel Chan
• John Paulo Nase
• Joshua Daniel Nase
• Dionela

Songwriter of the Year

• John Paulo Nase
• Joshua Daniel Nase
• Blaster Silonga
• Daniel Zildjian G. Benitez
• Tim Dionela
• Lola Amour
• Joao De Leon
• Marlon Peroramas

Best Performance by a Solo Artist

• "What If I Miss You for The Rest of My Life" - Janine Berdin
• "Kahel Na Langit" - Maki
• "Clue" - Noel Cabangon
• "Nasusunog (Pants on Fire)" - Dwta
• "Healing (Someday I Might Fly)" - Rico Blanco
• "Nandito Ako" - Rob Deniel
• "Sayo" - Jay R

Best Performance by a Group

• "Dam" - SB19
• "Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II" - Fitterkarma
• "Monster" - IV of Spades
• "Saranggola" - Ben&Ben
• "Shagidi" - BINI
• "Dahan" - Over October
• "Telepono" - One Click Straight

Best Collaboration Performance

• "Umaaligid" - Sarah Geronimo, SB19
• "Telepono Feat. Clara Benin" - One Click Straight, Clara Benin
• "Ikigai" - Dionela Featuring Loonie
• "Ahon" - December Avenue feat. Morissette
• "Kailan Ka Uuwi" - Juan Karlos & Flow G
• "Pahinga" - James Reid & Tj Monterde

Best Ballad Recording

• "Ahon" - December Avenue Feat. Morissette
• "Time" - SB19
• "What If I Miss You for The Rest of My Life" - Janine Berdin
• "Ano Ba Talaga Tayo" - The Juans Feat. Janine Berdin
• "Nagmahal Lang Ako" - KZ Tandingan
• "With You" - Lola Amour

Best Pop Recording

• "DUNGKA!" - SB19
• "Saranggola" - Ben&Ben
• "Dam" - SB19
• "Dahan" - Over October
• "Langit Lupa" - Dwta
• "Shagidi" - BINI

Best Rock/Metal Recording

• "Rupture" - Typecast
• "MSK" - KJWAN
• "Biktima" - Chicosci
• "Boys Night Out" - Wilabaliw
• "Grace" - Faspitch
• "Rarara" - Dilaw

Best Alternative Recording

• "Telepono" - One Click Straight
• "Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II" - Fitterkarma
• "Antoxic" - Janine Berdin
• "All U Wanna Do" - Barbie Almalbis
• "Dahan" - Over October
• "Kahel Na Langit" - Maki
• "Misbehave" - Lola Amour

Best World Music Recording

• "Hardin" - Luna, Apollo, Alfredo Engay Jr
• "Love on Loop" - Lola Amour
• "Titingin-Tingin" - Sitti
• "Sounds of Splashing Stones" - Hattus
• "The Mighty People" - Hemp Republic
• "Linlang" - Hemp Republic
• "Reprise" - The Ridleys

Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording

• "Malalim Ang Gabi" - Project Yazz
• "Sumpa" - Fitterkarma
• "Gunigunita" - Natun
• "Hardin" - Ila
• "Nosi Ba Lasi" - Ej De Perio
• "Pwede Bang Mamaya?" - Angela Ken
• "Sayaw" - Ila
• "Tahimik Na Buhay Kapiling Ka" - Amiel Sol
• "Tukso" - Halina

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

• "DUNGKA!" - SB19
• "La Loba" - Ena Mori
• "Misbehave" - Lola Amour
• "8TonBall" - SB19
• "Moshpit" - Novocrane
• "Umaaligid" - Sarah Geronimo, SB19
• "Walang Kaba" - Marina Summers

Best Rap/Hip-hop Recording

• "Ikigai" - Dionela Featuring Loonie
• "Halimaw" - Gloc-9 (Feat. Abaddon, Smugglaz, Hero)
• "Ambag" - Gloc-9 (Feat. Shockra)
• "Kailan Ka Uuwi" - Juan Karlos, Flow G
• "Take It to The Roof" - Playertwo, Lola Amour
• "Anak Ka ng Pu" - Morobeats
• "Man in The Merror" - Waiian

Best Jazz Recording

• "Reto Na Naman" - Zia Quizon
• "The Awakening" - Kiss The Bride
• "Life at 29" - Leanne & Naara
• "Sidecar" - Alvin Cornista
• "Let Our Love" - Nicole Asensio, Solo .Cal
• "Talipanan Sunset" - Alvin Cornista
• "Yamot/Ennui" - Project Yazz

Best R&B Recording

• "Ikigai" - Dionela Featuring Loonie
• "Ayaw Baya" - Arthur Nery
• "Stand Up" - Kyla
• "Baby, Wag Mo 'Kong Ismallin (Medium Ako)" - Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas
• "Katabi" - BINI
• "Life at 29" - Leanne & Naara
• "Magic" - Jason Dhakal
• "Palayo sa Mundo" - Jolianne, Arthur Nery
• "Para Pilitin Ka" - Jikamarie & Skusta Clee

Best Regional Recording

• "Basin Puhon" - Earl Agustin
• "Makananu Kang Luguran" - Chocolate Factory
• "Ayaw Baya" - Arthur Nery
• "Binibining Bicolana" - Overheat Ft. Ernest
• "DPTA" - Pupa
• "Pawi" - Midnasty

Best Christmas Recording

• "Season of Smiles (2025 Edition)" - The Itchyworms
• "Love, Joy, Hope" - Various Artist
• "Every Christmas" - Catriona Gray
• "Heartbroken Christmas" - Jay R & Mica Javier
• "Sa Paskong Ito" - Legion of Mary Community Choir
• "Season's Breeze" - Tim Pavino

Best Musical Theater Recording

• "Celebrate" - Gerald Santos
• "Gregoria Lakambini" - GREGORIA LAKAMBINI (ORIGINAL CAST)
• "Lost in Time" - Ice Seguerra

Best Original Soundtrack Recording

• "Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso" - Juan Karlos
• "Suob (From "Meet, Greet & Bye")" - Juan Karlos
• "Gregoria Lakambini" - GREGORIA LAKAMBINI (ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING)
• "Bagong Tadhana" - Julie Anne San Jose
• "Simoy" - Rob Deniel
• "Babala" - Jayda
• "Hanapin Ang Sarili" - Morissette
• "Sandalan (From “Manila’S Finest”)" - Piolo Pascual

Best Recording by a Child or for Children

• "Dalangin" - Quinn Holmes
• "Kokobom" - Imogen
• "Pangarap Ko" - Yass Estrera
• "To Be Close To Jesus" - Young Voices of The Philippines
• "Ang Bituin" - Sean Bernardez
• "Maabot Ko" - Alexa Mendoza
• "Sisikat Bukas" - Mj Alcano

Best Novelty Recording

• "Baduy (Single)" - VVINK, DJ Love (Sherwin Tuna) feat. Pio Balbuena
• "Madapaka" - Kim Molina
• "More Tawa, More Saya" - Michael V, Manilyn Reynes, Boobay, Matt Lozano, Buboy Villar
• "Bongga" - Vinas Deluxe
• "Arizona B" - Arizona Brandy
• "Bente" - Moy V. Ortiz
• "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko" - Rob Deniel

Best Inspirational Recording

• "Nandiyan Ka" - Ice Seguerra
• "Simula" - Julie Anne San Jose
• "Bless Our Darkness" - Bukas Palad Music Ministry Featuring Ayee Guanio, Ali Figueroa
• "You Are My Shepherd" - Bukas Palad Music Ministry Featuring Karylle
• "Panghahawakan" - Jason Marvin
• "Pwede Bang Mamaya?" - Angela Ken

Best Instrumental Recording

• "Sidecar" - Alvin Cornista
• "Talipanan Sunset" - Alvin Cornista
• "The Awakening" - KTB
• "Charity" - Crwn
• "Ash Valentine" - Party Pace
• "Hindi Ako, Kundi Tayo" - Jason Quitane

Best Global Collaboration Recording

• "Home" - Jason Dhakal, Oliver Cronin
• "Blink Twice" - BINI ft. Agnez Mo
• "The Moment" - Lola Amour, KOKORO of PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE
• "Kuryente" - ZIV, Jolianne
• "Without You" - AJ Rafael, Troy Laureta
• "EGO" - JAY R, SOUP PHA, JAY CHAN & SEN PEDERS

Best Sound Engineered Recording

• "Monster" - IV OF SPADES
• "Silakbo" - Cup of Joe
• "Ako Naman Muna" - Syd Hartha
• "ANTOXIC" - Janine Berdin
• "Ikigai" - Dionela
• "Ash Valentine" - Party Pace
• "MSK" - KJWAN

Best Musical Arrangement

• "Ikigai" - Dionela
• "Monster" - IV OF SPADES
• "DAM" - SB19
• "Suliranin" - IV OF SPADES
• "Saranggola" - Ben&Ben
• "Telepono" - One Click Straight

Best Vocal Arrangement

• "Ikigai" - Dionela
• "What if I miss you for the rest of my life" - Janine Berdin
• "Kailan Ka Uuwi" - Juan Karlos & Flow G
• "Saranggola" - Ben&Ben
• "Dahan" - Over October
• "BLACK N’ WHITE" - Dilaw

Best Remix Recording

• "Hot Maria Clara (Club Mix)" - Fio
• "Sabi Ko Na (Remix)" - Yung Bawal
• "Daleng Dale" - Theo Martel
• "Walang Pake (Remix)" - Theo Martel
• "Jumbo Hotdog (Budots Remix)" - DJ Love
• "Prisoner Of The Mind (Analog Remix)" - Marco De Leon

Best Cover Art

• "Not That Girl (Album)" - Barbie Almalbis
• "Langit Lupa" - Dwta
• "THE MIGHTY PEOPLE" - Hemp Republic
• "Aura" - IV OF SPADES
• "Simula at Wakas" - SB19
• "Album (KOLORCOASTER)" - Maki
• "LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA" - Janine Berdin

Best Music Video

• "DUNGKA!" - SB19
• "Aura" - IV OF SPADES
• "Dam" - SB19
• "Diving" - Zack Tabudlo
• "SHELTER OF THE BROKEN" - ICE SEGUERRA
• "kahel na langit" - Maki

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA News