title: Jaya Devkota
text: # Jaya Devkota
  
  Jaya Devkota, also sometimes known as Jay Devkota, (Nepali: जय देवकोटा; born 8 March 1992) is a Nepalese folk singer. Born in Rukum, Devkota started his career in 2006 with the album Jeevan Bhayo Urath Bagara, Devkota has released more than 23 albums and more than 400 songs. His 2018 song "Barkha Lagechha" was nominated for a Sadhana Music Award.
  
  ## Awards
  
  | Year | Award | Category | Result |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 2018 | Sadhana Music Award | Best Music | Nominated |
  | 2018 | National Power News Music Award | Best folk singer | Won |
  | 2019 | Public Choice Award | Best folk singer | Won |
  | 2020 | National Power News Music Award | Best folk duet singer | Nominated |
  | 2021 | Box Office Dashain tihar Music Award | Best folk singer of the year | Won |
  