2025 Josie Music Award Winners

• Lifetime Career Achievement: Lorrie Morgan 
• Songwriter Legend Award: Steve Dorff 
• JMA Icon Award: EG Daily 
• The JMA Tex Ritter Award: The Malpass Brothers 
• Entertainer of the Year - Artist: JD Shelburne 
• Entertainer of the Year - Duo/Group: The Almas 
• Artist of the Year - Multi-Genre Male: Chad Johnson 
• Artist of the Year – Rock: Jasmine Cain 
• Artist of the Year - Country Female: EmiSunshine 
• Artist of the Year - Modern/Pop Country Female: McKayla Prew 
• Artist of the Year - Outlaw Country: Josh Davis 
• Artist of the Year - R&B/Soul: Shylah Ray 
• Artist of the Year - Americana/Folk Male: Brian Allison 
• Artist of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock Female: Krystal King 
• Artist of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock Male: Brooks Herring 
• Artist of the Year - Under 18 Alumni: Tege Holt 
• Artist of the Year - Under 18: Tristan Roberson 
• Artist of the Year - Pop Rock: Tim Ringer 
• Artist of the Year - Americana/Folk Female: Samantha Grimes 
• Artist of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational: Shellem Cline 
• Artist of the Year - Jazz/Blues: Travis Bowlin 
• Artist of the Year - Multi-Genre Female: Clare Cunningham 
• Artist of the Year - Country Male:  Waylon Hanel 
• Artist of the Year - Country Male Alumni: Chad Bushnell 
• Artist of the Year - Modern/Pop Country Male: Jake Bradley 
• Artist of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country: B.J. Jamison 
• Artist of the Year - Pop/Dance/Contemporary: Alyssa Jacey 
• World Artist of the Year: Love Itoya 
• Rising Star of the Year Female:  Robyn Ashley 
• Rising Star of the Year Male: Garrett Huffman 
• Rising Star of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Female: Jacki Daniels 
• Rising Star of the Year - Country Female: Ashley Brooks 
• Rising Star of the Year - Country Male: Kevin Thomas 
• Rising Star of the Year - Country Mix Male: Travis Reigh 
• Emergent Artist of the Year: John Eason 
• Emergent Artist of the Year - Country Female: Presley Puig 
• Emergent Artist of the Year - Country Male: Caden Wilson 
• Duo of the Year – Americana: Sugarcane Jane 
• Duo of the Year – Country: Cliff & Susan 
• Group of the Year – Country: Matt Tejeda and The Backwoods Band 
• Group of the Year - Multi-Genre: Crooked Eye Tommy 
• Group of the Year – Bluegrass: Carolina Bluegrass Style 
• Group of the Year – Americana: Andrew Moore and Hooch 
• Group of the Year - Hard Rock/Metal: Lost Circus 
• Duo of the Year - Multi-Genre: Harmony Holler 
• Duo/Group of the Year - Gospel: Riven 
• Group of the Year - Country/Rock: The Jess Zimmerman Band 
• Group of the Year - Southern Rock:  Greye 
• Group of the Year - Outlaw Country: Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders 
• Group of the Year – Blues: King Bee & The Stingers 
• Group of the Year - Alternative/Indie/Pop Rock: Defeated  
• Group of the Year – Rock: The Goldy LockS Band 
• Vocal Event of the Year - Male/Female Collaboration: Kirstie Kraus, Mike Nash “Largo” 
• Vocal Event of the Year: Andrew Chappell and Dave Nudo “I’m All In” 
• Vocalist of the Year - Multi-Genre Female: Abbie Thomas 
• Vocalist of the Year - Multi-Genre Male: Chase Bush 
• Vocalist of the Year - R&B/Soul: Teri Tobin 
• Vocalist of the Year - Jazz/Blues: Lauren Anderson 
• Vocalist of the Year - Americana/Folk Female: Jayna Jennings 
• Vocalist of the Year - Americana/Folk Male: Jimmy Bowen 
• Vocalist of the Year – Outlaw: Danny Spiro 
• Vocalist of the Year - Rock/Metal Male: Chris O’Brien 
• Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country Male Alumni: Barefoot Joe 
• Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country: Kevin Wolff 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female Alumni I: Carrie Brockwell 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male Alumni I: Rob Cole 
• \Vocalist of the Year - Country Male I: Travis Thamert 
• Vocalist of the Year - Under 18 Alumni: Robert Levey II 
• Vocalist of the Year - Under 18: Zoey Rae 
• Vocalist of the Year – Pop: Jack Austin 
• Vocalist of the Year - Pop/Rock: River Gibson 
• Vocalist of the Year - Adult Contemporary: Lacy Miller 
• Vocalist of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational Female: Cece Manuela 
• Vocalist of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational Male: Whitlee Casey 
• Vocalist of the Year – Bluegrass: Tianna Lefebvre 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Rock/Southern Rock Male: Scott Boyd 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Rock/Southern Rock Female: Tobi Lee 
• Vocalist of the Year - Rock/Metal Female: Chelsea Calloway 
• Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country Female Alumni: Christine Radlmann 
• Vocalist of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country: Eric Diamond 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female I:  Lucie Tiger 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female II: Audra McLaughlin 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male II:  Cody Glenn Cox 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female Alumni III:  Jenny Grace 
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male Alumni II: Caleb Kelley 
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Female Alumni: Erin Stoll 
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Female:  Ashley Jordan 
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Male Alumni: Andru Jamison 
• Songwriter of the Year: Corey Lee Barker 
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal & Pitching Portfolio Female: Sheri Swartz 
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Male: Aaron Hymes 
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal & Pitching Portfolio Male: Brad McKinney 
• Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year: “If I Sin For You?” Celeste Marie Wilson 
• Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year Male: “Mama Never Liked The Rodeo,” Eric Lee Beddingfield 
• Story Enhanced Performance Video of the Year Duo/Group/Collabs: “I Didn’t Know,” The Goldy LockS Band Feat. Mickie James & The Lacs 
• Music Video of the Year Performance Focused Duo/Group: “The Will,” Nu-Blu 
• Music Video of the Year Performance Focused Female: “The Bitter End,” Brenda Best 
• Music Video of the Year Performance Focused Male: “Damn Good Time,” Jordan Moore 
• Social Impact Video of the Year Duo/Group/Collab: “High Heel On The Pedal,” Ashlie Amber Feat. Velvet Rodeo 
• Social Impact Video of the Year Male: “I’m Sorry,” Chuck Thomas 
• Social Impact Video of the Year Female: “Stardust,” Shy Blossom 
• Expressive Verse Video of the Year: “Make Canada Great Again,” Rudy Gunn 
• Music Video of the Year Duo/Group/Collab: “Taste The Whiskey, ” Eric Lee Beddingfield with Jesse Keith Whitley 
• Music Video of the Year Female: “Gunfire,” Remington Mae 
• Music Video of the Year Male: “Wishing Well,” Louie Lee” 
• Music and Video Projects Children’s: “Baby Ninja,” Kelli Welli 
• Music Video of the Year Female Alumni: “Mind Your Own Backyard,” Krystal King 
• Music Video of the Year Male Alumni: “White Trash Like Me,” Joey Ferris 
• Artist/Duo/Group of the Year Children’s: Kathryn the Grape 
• Musician of the Year – Banjo: Dustin Terpenning 
• Musician of the Year - Brass/Woodwind: Evangelos Carydakis (Saxophone) 
• Multi-Instrumentalist - Musician of the Year: EJ Edward Ouellette 
• Musician of the Year – Strings: Kyle Roop (Pedal Steel) 
• Musician of the Year – Bass: Charlie Frie 
• Musician of the Year – Keys: MarQ Andrew Speck 
• Musician of the Year – Piano: Dr. Tedrin Blair Lindsay 
• Musician of the Year - Piano/Keys Alumni: Ed Bazel 
• Musician of the Year - Drums/Percussion: Squeak Melusky 
• Musician of the Year - Drums/Percussion Alumni: AJ Newton 
• Musician of the Year - Guitar I: David Jones 
• Musician of the Year - Guitar II: Terence Young 
• Musician of the Year - Guitar III: Damon Mitchell 
• Social Impact - Song of the Year Female: ”Forever 13,” Khloe Grace 
• Social Impact Song of the Year - Female Alumni: “The Sacrifice,” Alyssa Ruffin 
• Social Impact Song of the Year – Male: “Buy Me A Memory,” Chet Lawrence 
• Social Impact Song of the Year: “Stand,” Kathryn Shipley, Lee Newton, Nita Perez, Dimitris Nezis, Holly Fischer, Frank Fasano, Phil Kanakis 
• Holiday Song of the Year: “Cause It’s Christmas,” Revele and Family 
• Song of the Year – Bluegrass: “Light In My Life,” Jackson Hollow 
• Song of the Year Alumni - Christian/Gospel/Inspirational: “Wonderful Work,” Jason Lee McKinney Band 
• Song of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational: “Glory To God,” Woodshed Revival 
• Song of the Year - Rock/Alt Rock/Metal: “Walk All Over Me,” Brett Ryder 
• Song of the Year - Rock/Alt Rock/Metal Individual Alumni: “Ghost,” Spencer Ezell 
• Song of the Year - Rock/Alt Rock/Metal Duo/Group Alumni: “Lifeline,” The Almas 
• Song of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock Alumni: “Not Ready,” Jake Nelson 
• Song of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock: “Dead Man Running,” Drifted Harmony 
• Song of the Year - Pop/Rock: “Forever,” The Swansons 
• Song of the Year – Folk: “Sweet Mountain Music,” Them Lasses 
• Song of the Year - Americana Female: “Hercules,” Sam Hatmaker Feat. EmiSunshine 
• Song of the Year - Americana Male: “Worth Breaking,” Brian Allison 
• Song of the Year - Americana Duo/Group/Collab: “Pretty Lights of Denver,” Weary Ramblers 
• Song of the Year – Outlaw: “Time To Say Goodbye,” Blackwood Mojo 
• Song of the Year - World/New Age World: “Smile,” Cecy Santana 
• Song of the Year – Instrumental: “Tyrone Blues,” D Boone Pittman 
• Song of the Year - Multi-Genre: “Heaven’s Front Porch,” Flatline 
• Song of the Year - Pop/Adult Contemporary: “When I’m With You,” Faith Lee 
• Song of the Year - Pop Alumni I: “Love You More and More,” Kim Cameron Darick DDS Spears 
• Song of the Year - Jazz/Blues: “Just Walk Away,” Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers 
• Song of the Year - R&B/Soul: “Send Me Love,” Markey Blue 
• Song of the Year - Hip Hop: “My Heart,” Irene Michaels Feat. Twizm Whyte Piece 
• Song of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country Male: “Don’t Forget, Remember Me,” Webb Dalton 
• Song of the Year Traditional/Classic Country Female: “That’s The Way Love Goes,” Paula Buchanan 
• Song of the Year Country Female Alumni: “I told Her For Him,” Rylee Austin 
• Song of the Year - Country Female I: “Nashville Don’t Forget Me,” Elisa Smith 
• Song of the Year - Country Male Alumni I: “Can’t Be Roped,” Sam Stinson 
• Song of the Year Country Male I: “Sundown In A Small Town,” Shawn Richards 
• Song of the Year Country Male III: “Song On The Radio,” Elliott Booe 
• Song of the Year - Country Female II: “Hate To Lie,” Lara Bell 
• Song of the Year - Country Male Alumni II: “Sweet Home Tennessee,” Robert Abernathy 
• Song of the Year - Country Male II: “Make It To Nashville,” Trey Bryant 
• Song of the Year - Country Duo/Group/Collab: “Lives In The Whiskey,” Roseland 
• Song of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Male: “Don’t Wanna See The Rain,” Clinton Wilkie 
• Song of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Male Alumni: “Whatcha Gonna Do,” Brandon Lowe 
• Song of the Year Modern Country/Pop Country Female Alumni: “Mr. Wallen,” Ashlyn Greene 
• Song of the Year Modern Country/Pop Country Female: “Forgot Your Name,” McKenna Faith Winters 
• Song of the Year - Children’s Music: “It’s Ok To Make Mistakes,” Irene Rose 
• Album of the Year - Rock/Hard Rock/Alt Rock/Metal: “Attitude Is Everything,” Jasmine Cain 
• Album of the Year - Pop/Contemporary/Dance: “Unbridled Angel,” Aaron Sidwell 
• Album of the Year - Americana/Folk: “Not What I Do,” Laura Sawosko 
• Album/EP of the Year – Instrumental: “Christmas Romance Instrumentals,” Corey Lee Barker 
• Album/EP of the Year – Holiday: “That’s What Christmas Means To Me,” Robert Bacon 
• EP/Album of the Year - Multi-Genre: “Not Gonna Lie,” Abbie Thomas 
• Album/EP of the Year - Jazz/Blues: “Live From The Slippery Noodle,” King Bee & The Stingers 
• Album/EP of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country: “Homesick,” Lee Newton 
• Album of the Year – Country: “Pushing Borders,” Matt Castillo 
• Album of the Year - Country (Mixed Genre Sound): “When It’s All Said And Done,” Danny Terrell 
• EP of the Year – Rock: “Obscura,” Brando Vanschoyck 
• Album/EP of the Year - Christian/Gospel/Inspirational: “Room With A View,” Brandon Hixson 
• EP of the Year - Pop/Contemporary: “Elements,” CheraLee 
• EP of the Year - Folk/Americana: “Casualties of a Life Well Lived,” Ashley Jordan 
• EP of the Year – Country: “Under The Neon,” Dusty Moats 
• Best Stage Performance: Mr. Talkbox 
• Tribute Band of the Year: Olivia Mojica Blank Space Tribute - A Tribute to Taylor Swift 
• Tribute Artist of the Year Female:  Ashlie Amber Harris - Tribute to Whitney Houston 
• Tribute Artist of the Year Male/Country: Keith Ormrod - Tribute to Kenny Chesney 
• Tribute Artist of the Year Male: Don Suiters (Kid Kentucky) - Tribute to Kid Rock 
• Record Label of the Year: Clarksville Sound 
• PR/Promotion Company: 2911 Media 
• Music Venue of the Year: Ranchman’s (Calgary, Canada) 
• Magazine of the Year: Cashbox Magazine 
• Television Show/Station of the Year: American Country Network 
• Podcast/Music Radio Show: Overtones LIVE Presented by Listen Locally 
• Studio/Production Company of the Year: TuneDesigner 
• Artist Management Company of the Year: Midwest Artist Group 
• Solo Artist Representative of the Year: DLS Music 
• Live Show Productions of the Year: The Coyote Store 
• Photographer of the Year: Janet Reynolds Photography 
• Music Business of the Year: Kincaid-Gooch Voice Studio 
• Radio Station of the Year: Sterling Country Radio 
• Music Producer of the Year: Dr. Ted Olson 
• Fan’s Choice Female:  Macy Tabor 
• Fan’s Choice Female:  EV Mae 
• Fan’s Choice Male: David Krantz 
• Fan’s Choice Male: Adam Calvert 
• Fan’s Choice Duo/Group: Kentucky Just Us 
• Fan’s Choice Duo/Group: Matt Clarkson Band 
• Best Actress in A Music Video: Krystal King, “Mind Your Own Backyard”  
• Best Actress in A Music Video: Megan Vanlandingham, “Heaven’s Front Porch” 
• Best Actor in A Music Video: Howie Garoutte, “Why Am I Here” 
• Best Actor in A Music Video: Country Kid Nikko, “Wishing Well” 
• Vocal Competition Winner At “Passantino’s": Gio 
• Humanitarian Organization of the Year: Wings of Rescue 

Songwriter Achievement Winners:

• "She Is Talking With Her Eyes" - Paul Overstreet, Rory Feek 
• "Midnights" - Thornton Cline, Sassy VeZay, Michael Jay 
• "Good To Be Blessed" - Corey Lee Barker, Loretta Jent 
• "Bad Chemistry" - Austin McKedy, Tracie McKedy, Mackynsie McKedy 
• "Higher" - Danny Kensy 
• "Right Mind at the Wrong Time" - Brad Morgan, Royce Johns 
• "Fly" - Kelsie Kratins 
• "Here's to the Man in Red" - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker 
• "Honky-Tonk Withdrawal" - John Bielecki, Brandon Maddox 
• "Enlightenment" - Erin Sliney