The 11th Annual Josie Music Awards Official Nominees
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IMPORTANT: Nominees will be announced throughout the month of May/June as each category is finalized. All categories will remain open on our website until the review process is fully complete. We encourage you to check back daily, as our team reserves the right to reassign entries to a category, genre, or division that may be a better fit than the one originally submitted. LISTS WILL BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 15th.
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Categories in the process of being added to the website: Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, EP of the Year, Album of the Year, and Musician of the Year - Guitarist. Categories already released will also be completed this week.
Entertainer of the Year - Artist
Matt Castillo Abbie Thomas Tobi Lee Brady Lee Kirstie Kraus Adam Calvert Krystal King Waylon Hanel Clare Cunningham Brooks Herring Robert Abernathy JD Shelburne Jasmine Cain Danny Kensy Tyler Herwig Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Multi Genre (Male)
Kris Anders Charles Elliott DPB Rick Revel June Shelton Rod Wilson Edgar Loudermilk Chad Johnson Damon Mitchell El Demonio Rockabilly Steve Cory M. Coons Brad Stuart Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Rock/Alt Rock/Metal
Brando Vanchoyck Brian Doucette Shy Blossom Zhaklina Jasmine Cain Spencer Ezell Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Country (Female)
EmiSunshine Becca Bowen Samantha Rae Hailey Newman Pamela Hopkins Rylee Austin Sammi Rae Carrie Brockwell Michelle Robinson Amanda Keeles Paige King Johnson Haleigh Martin Audra McLaughlin Jessica Loobey Jenna Jane Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Modern Country/Pop Country (Female)
Christine Radlmann Lisa Mary Lucie Tiger Kamber Cain Celeste Kellogg Kirstie Kraus Chandler Marie McKayla Prew Thea Lissi Jara Ward Jackie Putnam Jadyn Rylee Macy Tabor Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Outlaw Country
Billy Gray Russell Lynch Cody Ikerd Kevin Palmer Jacquie Daniels Josh Davis Greg Erwin Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – R&B/Soul
Shylah Ray Mr. Talkbox Orayvia Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Americana/Folk (Male)
Jimmy Bowen Ronny Criss Joe Flip Jak Fiddler Andrew Moore Lance Farlow Gary Patrick Brian Allison Aaron D’Arcy Lance Cowan Pete Price Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Southern Rock/Country Rock Female
Madison Galloway Jayne Denham Tobi Lee Erin Stoll Ariel Jean Taylor Hughes Krystal King Bree Taylor Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock Male Brendan McMahon Jake Nelson Kevin McCoy Leif Shively Charlie BonnetIII Brooks Herring Joe Clark Will Wesley Collin Donley Brian Glover Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year (Under 18) - Alumni
Nita Perez Ashlyn Greene Adalyn Ramey Sienna Rose Faith Parle Francesca Tarantino Kiersi Joli Tege Holt Johnathon Heilbroun Damon Spigle Ariel Franz Esther June Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year (Under 18)
Faith Alene Emma Glover Alice Jackson Ashlyn Shanelle Rudrigo Payton Riley Kuehn Ashley Law Dylan Rhys Colton Ryan Tasman Sharp Tristan Roberson Tyler Smith McKenna Faith Winters Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Rising Star of the Year
Savannah Dean Reeves Tracy Blaine Jason McPhail Robyn Ashley Michael Brennan Leah Rose Garrett Huffman Freedom Heart Annemarie Jo Katie James Jack Austin Kami Huff Athxna Brett Ryder Aaron Hymes Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Emergent Artist of the Year John Eason Jeremy McKern Liv McNair Long Prairie Lexy Clark Jeremiah Coyne Kat Upchurch Jenna Kay Jeanine Fuller Jared Daws Rick George Rudy Gunn Celeste Marie Wilson Sydney Riley Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Emergent Artist – Country Female
Rachel Lincoln Alyssa Tepper Katelyn Christine Julia Lyons Dani LaCour Alice Benfer Shalaine Stebner Presley Puig Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Emergent Artist – Country Male
Sam L Smith Cody Glenn Cox Jordan Ash Colt Montgomery Conway Turley Robert Ross Hunter Stiles Clay LaBeff Clifton Bryan Country Trey Bryant Caleb Young Daniel Jordan Caden Wilson Tim Zach Cole Tomlinson Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Rising Star – Modern Country/Pop Country (Female)
Anne VanderMeulen Jennifer Belle Jess Antonette Sophie Hanson Faith Noel Hailey James Brina Kay Elly Cooke Jacki Daniels Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Rising Star - Country Female
Michelle Marie Lara Bell Grace Scott Emily Myers Ev Mae Jordan Mohr Kendra Gabrielle Lola Blu Sofie Tabesh Emma Bryon-Collins Jenny Grace Alicia Harvey Ashley Brooks Katie Lynn Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Duo of the Year - Americana
Dark Waters Project A Tale of Two The Woodsmen Glimtvis Blank Page Sugarcane Jane March to August Whiskey Ramblers Sun-Pinned Leaves Leavin' Page Town Weary Ramblers Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Duo of the Year - Country
Cliff & Susan Hutcheson Brothers Velvet Rodeo Banned & Outlawed Roseland Sugar and Spice Whiskey Crossing Lincoln Skins Ray Cummins & Joetta Schmitt The Farmer's Daughters Mission Road Dirt Road Troubadours Rowdy’s Rose Foxx Worthee Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Country
Southpaw Buckwild Herrick Chase The Night Last Stand Band CW & Twenty Hands High Matt Tejeda and The Backwoods Band Whistlin' Dixie DC & The Whiskey Revival The McKedy Band Hideaway Honey Ty Smith & The Minor Offenses Clifton Bryan Country Jonah Evans Band The Heels Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Multi-Genre
Zu Zu Ya Ya Danny Garwood & Company Kentucky Music Mafia Sheila and The Caddo Kats Crooked Eye Tommy The Erly The Goodwin Brothers Gale Bird Preston Barrett and The Haze Tennessee Holy Water FreeWorld Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Bluegrass
Jackson Hollow Nu-Blu Backline Caroline Owens & New Company Edgar Loudermilk Band Volume Five Crandall Creek Wilson Banjo Co. DownRiver Collective Carolina Bluegrass Style Kentucky Just Us Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year - Americana
Them Lasses Kendi Jean & The Velvet Smokeshow Trippin Roots The Steve Taylor Three Blackbird Anthem Last House Jeremy Wayne McKern and Whiskey Bound Derek Woods Band Van Winkle & The Spirits The Price Brothers Band Chad Johnson Band Aaron Ball Band Andrew Moore and Hooch Rockabilly Steve and BR3 Wilson Banjo Co. Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Hard Rock/Metal
Modern Mimes Almost Guilty RENZITA New Damage Hollow Wake 24 Thorns Blackwood Valkyrie's Fire The Almas Breath Of Ashes Lost Circus Dawn Of The Rising Mortilus Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocal Event of the Year (Male/Female Collaboration)Greg Blake and Amanda Cook - Out of Control Ragin Fire
Joslyn Hampton and George Molton - If Ever There's a Day Emily Judson and Andrew Chappell - It's My Farm Michael Wayne Dill and Tenneil - The Way That I Want You Jamie Stever and Val Storey - That's Just Me Tianna Lefebvre and Charlie Frie - Light in My Life Kirstie Kraus and Mike Nash - Largo Carolyn Routh, Sharon White and Ricky Skaggs - The Will Abbie Thomas and Corey Ronell - Not Gonna Lie Cherise Carver and Nash Stanley - Running Out Of Next Times Clare Cunningham and Andrew Marshall - A day to be me Mackynsie McKedy and Brayden Ryle - One More Dance Karree J Phillips and Dave Lenahan - Starting Now Sandy Hall and Dan Reed - I Don't Talk Aaron Hymes and Emily Judson - Hold Fast Kathryn Shipley and Big Shane Thornton - There On The Cross Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Vocal Event of the YearCosimo Lizzi and Joey Sontz - Lovin' The Way She Needs
Justine Blazer and Lauren Anderson - Ain't No Cure Like The Blues Aaron Partridge and Steve Apirana - You Can Call On Him Trish Torline and Erin Tuttle - What Goes Around Comes Around Revele and Gio - You’re in the Wind Tony Aye, Erasmus Alexander and Marlo - Moonlight D Boone Pittman and Clark Kissick - That's Low (with Clark Kissick) Tommy Lee Moffat and Billy Payne - I Drink The Whiskey Angela Easley and Shelly Fairchild - Rise Andrew Chappell and Dave Nudo - I'm All In Vocalist of the Year – Multi Genre/Female Lisa Ibarluzea Jennifer Bone Savannah Dean Reeves Ashley Boyles Sheila Clark Fox Abbie Thomas Celeste Marie Wilson Clare Cunningham Kristen Morgenstern Angela Easley Karree J Phillips Melody McArthur Athxna Heather Nikole Harper Zhaklina Spencer Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Multi-Genre/Male
Florian Fox Kris Anders Jaxson Deno E J Edward Ouellette Alan Fox Timothy Miskimon Caleb Lake Brian Glover Jason Lee McKinney Jordan Ash Ridge Banks Chase Bush Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year R&B/Soul
Alyssa Jacey Teri Tobin Shylah Ray Raniece Can Jeanine Fuller Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Jazz/Blues
Freddye Stover Alicia Archer Travis Bowlin Melissa Ellis Quinn Lemley Kymberlee O’Brien Tommy Marsh Lauren Anderson Jonathan Ellison Suzanne Grzanna Sarah Menefee MADZ Jennifer Porter Erin Krebs Stephanie Adlington Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Americana/Folk (Female)
Cherish Hamby Janie Balderas Jayna Jennings Kendra Finestead Tai Shan Melissa Beth Deaton Amy L. Grant Carrie Welling Jenni Dale Lord Ashley Jordan Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Americana/Folk (Male)
Rollin Brummette Andrew Crawford Jimmy Bowen Bob Hausler Paul Renna Randall Franks Kristian Montgomery D. Boone Pittman Shawn Beaver Gary Patrick Troy Castellano Brian Allison Andrew Moore Cory M. Coons Chad Johnson Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Outlaw
Russell Lynch Cody Ikerd Dejan Knezevic Kevin Thomas Kevin Palmer Danny Spiro Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Rock/Metal (Male)
Shawn Michael Perry Tim Henry Nick Oubre Kid Kentucky Timothy Dial Jeremiah Dewitt Sammy Tenuta Chris O’Brien Ronny David David L. Krantz Tommy Tea Spencer Ezell Tim Ringer Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country (Male/Alumni)
Shane Thornton Michael Dill Adam Calvert Danny Terrell Donnie Lee Strickland Mark Bloomsteel Brad Morgan Travis Reigh Nate Venturelli Jon Hutcheson Brandon Hutcheson Joseph McMinn Andru Jamison Danny Kensy Bryan Dinkins Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of The Year - Modern Country
Grant Wiscaver Chandler Marie Julia Lyons Jara Ward Brina Kay Carly Greer Elly Cooke Kevin Wolff Alli Sarven Joshua Michael Tyler Herwig Justin Keith Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year Country Female
Alumni - I Donna Herrick Kirstie Kraus Jasmine Sean McDonald Hailey Newman Pamela Hopkins Brittany Brodie Deanna Mullins Chadwick Hailey Verhaalen Robbie Harte Jenna Jane Carrie Brockwell Vocalist of the Year - Country Female
Alumni - II Sofie Tabesh Kayleigh Mathews Jenny Grace Jackie Putnam Leigh Pollari Alicia Harvey Liz Tay Mulkey Jennifer Belle Shaylyn Slaght Taylor LaValley Sam Ferrara Ev Mae Rylee Austin Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Country Male - Alumni I
Rob Cole Brayden Ryle Scott Dawson Chad Bushnell Andy Davis Trey Calloway Sam Stinson Matt VanFossen Dustin Chapman Kenny Sweet Houston Bernard Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Country Male -
Alumni II Bryan Dinkins Brando Vanschoyck Caleb Kelley Lloyd Carter JB Aaron Jake Bradley Gary Pratt Denzel Crabtree Scotty Morton Croston Cross Martyn Cosgrave Jr. Robert Abernathy Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Country Male - I
Eric Lee Beddingfield Robbie Cockrell Travis Thamert Ben Klick Ray Shavers Coley Williams Nathan King Chris Key Cole Tomlinson Jordan Moore Dustin Moats Chris Nelson Trey Bryant Chet Lawrence Justyn Underwood Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. |
Entertainer of the Year - Duo/Group
The Malpass Brothers Hutcheson Brothers Travis Bowlin & Meg Bowlin Andrew Moore & Hooch The Almas Dark Waters Project Matt Tejeda and The Backwoods Band Last Train To Juarez Sugarcane Jane Aaron Ball Band Velvet Rodeo The Jess Zimmerman Band Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Multi Genre (Female)
Meg Williams Heather Nikole Harper Angela Easley Abbie Thomas Sheila Clark Fox Loretta Callens Amber Nadine Clare Cunningham Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Country (Male)
Dylan Bloom Jordan Beem Pepper Brooks Earl Bowman Jacob Jones Copperhead Jones Waylon Hanel Matthew Kane Keven Daken Bubba Westly Mike Kuster Ben Klick Tyson Leamon Dusty Moats Andrew Chappell Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Country (Male Alumni)
Andy Davis Nate Venturelli Dustin Chapman Houston Bernard Sam Stinson Chad Wooten Brad Morgan Lloyd Carter Coston Cross Cliff Dorsey Eric Lee Beddingfield D. Boone Pittman Troy Castellano Trey Calloway Chad Bushnell Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country (Male)
Michael Dill Matt Castillo Donnie lee Strickland Adam Calvert Mark Bloomsteel Brady Lee Wesley Spangler Jake Bradley Robert Abernathy Ryan Mundy JD Shelburne Danny Kensy Shawn Richards Tyler Herwig Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Traditional/Classic Country
Florian Fox Ruth Manning B.J. Jamison Lee Newton Sean Poole Tina Patterson – White Jimmy Parker Mackynsie McKedy Craig Hendricks Don Allen Webb Dalton Danny Myler Luke Deuce Waylon Hanel Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - POP/Dance/Contemporary
Tony Aye! Callum Toner Alyssa Jacey Katie Ditschun Auti EJ Michels Dimitris Nezis Demi McMahon Preston LeMacks Irene Michaels Miggie Snyder Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year -Pop Rock
Jon Mullane LJR Sandy Hall Brandi Wyne Tim Ringer Lindsay Jordan Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year - Americana/Folk (Female)
Carrie Welling Pam Ross Jenni Dale Lord Kendi Jean Laura Sawosko Teri Bracken Jayna Jennings Samantha Grimes Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Gospel/Christian/Inspirational
Christine J. Scott Kathryn Shipley Toni LaShaun Howard Gripp Stella Williams Steve Bridgmon Justin Gambino Eddy Mann Dennise Nichole Dittman Melissa Pettignano Whitlee Casey Billy Walker Shellem Cline Marty DeRoche Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist of the Year – Jazz/Blues
Carly Harvey Travis Bowlin Niecie Melissa Ellis Tommy Marsh Suzanne Grzanna Ridge Banks Jennifer Porter Ed Alstrom Erin Krebs Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. World Artist
Emma Goldberg Cosimo Lizzi Holly Fischer Eli Badillo Amanda Abizaid Afrika Mamas and Debe Gunn Cheralee Lubbe Priyadarshini Jasmine Kara Love Itoya Basmah Alotaibi Blake Ellege Luana Sandoval Avra Banerjee Russ Hewitt Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Rising Star of the Year - Country (Male)
Gabe Choate Jake Mach Dylan Kelley Dakota Ragsdill Austin McKedy Dillon Massengale Christian Yaeger Kevin Thomas Chris Nelson Jordan Moore Chat Lawrence Tony Corrales Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Rising Star of the Year - Country Mix (Male)
Austin Chatfield Travis Reigh Sage Castleberry Mike Annuzzi Jason Cross Jimmy Sarr Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Duo of the Year - Multi-Genre
The Swansons DMC DUO I Musici Gemelli Travis Bowlin & Meg Williams Martini Russa Dream Pusher Studeo The Frost Duo Soulful Femme DANJO – Country/Rap Eleyet McConnell Harmony Holler Drifted Harmony Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Duo/Group of the Year - Gospel
Chronicle The Journeys The Deacon Stone Band Riven Woodshed Revival Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Country/Rock
The Jess Zimmerman Band Mustang Sally Noble Hops Kevin McCoy Band Flatline Stillwater Junction Ariel Jean Matt Clarkson Band Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Southern Rock
Leif Shively Band Delta Circle Charlie Bonnet III and The Gasholes The JT Hayden Band Not Leaving Sober The Southern Outlaws Band The Memphis Rundown Clay Clear Band Greye Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Outlaw Country
Jacquie Daniels and the Blank Slates Justin Wright and The Dirty Strings Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders Last Train To Juarez Buddy Andrews & The Branded Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Blues
Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers Few Miles On King Bee & The Stingers Lightnin' Rod & the Thunderbolts Judy Sings the Blues Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Pop Rock
LVVRS The Perfect Storm Undefeated Shy Blossom The Sandy Hall Band Gentry Blue Statelaw Checkerboard Floors Sleep Nation Refestramus Small Steps Pretty The Wolf Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Group of the Year – Rock
The Mile High Rangers Rusty Shipp Rogues of Chaos King Zero The Great Affairs Them Guys The Goldy lockS Band Sourmash Dedwin Beyond Destiny Kool Katz GREYE Tattered Sons The American Relics Storage 24 Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year (Under 18) Alumni
Tege Holt Johnathon Heilbroun Robert Levey II Blair Kudelka Esther June Killen Giovanna Bone Adalyn Ramey Ashlyn Greene Sienna Rose Shanelle Rudrigo Kiersi Joli Esther June Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year (Under 18)
Nicholas Langille Tristan Roberson Jadynce Jean Melissa Marielle Khloe Grace Ashlyn Alice Jackson Layla Lavergne Zoey Rae McKenna Faith Winters Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Pop
Amber Nadine Callum Toner Elisabeth Jackson Lily Jackson Marisa Dawson Ashlie Amber Harris Katie James Kami Huff Briana Biatto Love Itoya Preston LeMacks Jack Austin Deshon Washington Irene Michaels Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Pop/Rock
Ameri Shaye River Gibson Sydney Riley Celina Rescott Drew Richelle Cara Paige Alyssa Imse Amber Elara Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Adult Contemporary
Jeanine Fuller Gina Zollman Rick Stephenson Angelina Saathoff Jennifer Emard Kat Upchurch Arily Michele Lacy Miller Cheralee Lubbe Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Gospel Christian Inspirational/Female
Christine J. Scott Cece Manuela Betty Tiley Delnora Reed Acuff Ashley Blanshaw Lauren Michelle Kathryn Shipley Leah Oduro-Kwarten Dennise Nichole Dittman Melissa Pettignano Victoria Steelman Michi Guess Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Gospel Christian Inspirational/Male
Marty DeRoche Whitlee Casey Billy Walker Andrew Marshall Steve Bridgmon Justin Gambino Gentry Brown Terry LeMaster Jonathan Goodwin Shellem Cline Howard Gripp Chace Skelton Mo Dinka Shay Guess Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Bluegrass
Dave Adkins Tianna Lefebvre Ali Vance Tyler Chasteen Carolyn Routh Daniel Routh Will Goodwin Jesse Meador Caroline Owens Katelyn Myers Glen Harrell Edgar Loudermilk Remington Mae Greg Blake Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Country Rock/Southern Rock (Male)
Brendan McMahon Scott Boyd Jon Moon Jake Nelson Josh Vicious Kevin McCoy Charlie Bonnet III Matt Clarkson Ryan Mundy Cory Akers Jonah Evans Garrett Huffman Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Country Rock/Southern Rock (Female)
Taylor Hughes Jessica Heitz Tobi Lee Sophie Hanson Michelle Leigh Becca Bowen Erin Stoll Jane Sowerby Robyn Wispinski Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Rock/Metal (Female)
Lindsay Jordan Anastasia Gorbunova Jasmine Cain Ashley Bean Chelsea Calloway Stefani Lodato Sandy Hall Kelsie Kratins Nikki Heath Adriana McDonald Jen Hargis Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Modern Country (Female/Alumni)
Christine Radlmann Tiffany Haseker Jadyn Rylee Kamber Cain Celeste Kellogg Hazel Ruth McDonald Tiffaney Nesbeth Tianna Woods Haleigh Martin Hailey James Macy Tabor Hayley Verrall Jacki Daniels Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country
Billy Gray Mike Pellem Carrie Talarico Lonnie Spiker Lee Newton Lannette Brasher Deby Kelley Sean Poole Trudy Sosbe Rose Austin Van Mackynsie McKedy Tommy Lee Moffat Vicki Lynn Maxwell Tina Patterson-White Jimmy Parker Eric Diamond Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year – Country Female - I
Lena Adams Michelle Marie Grace Scott Charlene Gordon-Keyes Kriz Rogers Lara Bell Bobbi Berracah Alyssa Tepper Lucie Tiger Piper Paisley Jessica Lavallee Emily Myers Katelyn Christine Georgia Barker Christina Alexander Alexis McLaughlin Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Country Female - II
Elise Harper Sarah Beth Brewer Bee Smith Lauren Thayer Lola Blu Alice Benfer Taylor Harris Kay Harper Rachel Neal Audra McLaughlin Brandi Behlen Jessey Adams Ashley Brooks Elisa Smith Starry Ray Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. Vocalist of the Year - Country Male - II
Elliot Poston Mike Ponder Shawn Richards Trip Hamby Tim Zach Waylon Hanel Garrett Oswalt Ryan Higgins Andy Wallis Cody Glenn Cox Tony Corrales Dylan Kelley Rob Fitzgerald Keven Daken Caden Wilson Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. |
Songwriter of the Year (Personal Portfolio/Female Alumni)
Taylor LaValley Jacquie Daniels Auti Hailey Newman Erin Stoll Angela Easley Vicki Lynn Maxwell Francesca Tarantino Jenna Jane Heather Nikole Harper Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. |
Songwriter of the Year (Personal Portfolio/Female)
Jessica Lavallee MiKayla Gunn Georgia Barker Trisha Bird Jessica Russell Angela Seng Dani LaCour Kristen McArthur Alice Benfer Jenny Grace Bernice Marsala Batt Ashley Jordan Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed. |
Songwriter of the Year (Personal Portfolio/Male Alumni)
Jimmy Roberts Travis Reigh Nate Venturelli Kristian Montgomery Darrell Pittman Charlie Bonnet III Joe Finley Jay Tighe Jack Austin Houston Bernard Webb Dalton Sam Stinson Andru Jamison Ron Barrett Songwriter of the Year
Steven Charles Austin Beeler Korie Burton Rott Patrick Dodge Josie Bisto Travis Myles Anthony Black Donna Dutchess Jude Toy Corey Lee Barker Frank Howell Jason Hamor Lisa Simmons Tommy Stephenson Mark Brinkman Songwriter of the Year (Personal & Pitching Portfolios/Female)
Carly Greer Deb’e Gunn Justine Blazer Hailey Verhaalen Karee Phillips Sheri Swartz Lindsay Waddington Shaza Leigh Butler Chandler Marie |
Songwriter of the Year (Personal Portfolio/Male)
Jonah Evans Trip Hamby Tyler Herwig Buddy Andrews Brady Evan Lance Cowan Buster Clifton Davis Jerry Sereda Aaron Hymes Rand Brown Steve Taylor Dylan Kelley Rick Potter Jaxson Deno Clinton Wilkie Songwriter of the Year (Personal & Pitching Portfolio/Male)
Shane Thornton Scott Southworth Michael Dill Curt Ryle Jerry Andrews Fish Fisher Trace Thompson Mahesh Mahadev Brad McKinney Shellem Cline Phillip Sanders John Michael Ferrari |
NOTE: Song of the Year Categories award the music artist and songwriter(s).
Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year (Female)
Let Him Be A Lesson – Jennifer Belle
Face the Night – Bronte Fall
You’re The Only One – Paula Slow
Take My Hand – Laura Sawosko
More Than Enough – MiKayla Gunn.
Playin’ It Cool – Amanda Keeles
Plans – Freedom Heart
If I Sin For You? – Celeste Marie Wilson
You’re Always Talking In Your Sleep – Mackynsie McKedy
Treasure Chest – Luana Sandoval
School’s Out Summer Nights – Hailey James
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Let Him Be A Lesson – Jennifer Belle
Face the Night – Bronte Fall
You’re The Only One – Paula Slow
Take My Hand – Laura Sawosko
More Than Enough – MiKayla Gunn.
Playin’ It Cool – Amanda Keeles
Plans – Freedom Heart
If I Sin For You? – Celeste Marie Wilson
You’re Always Talking In Your Sleep – Mackynsie McKedy
Treasure Chest – Luana Sandoval
School’s Out Summer Nights – Hailey James
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year (Male)
The Keys – Ryan Bodine
Old Fashion Therapy – Pepper Brooks
Ain’t Good at Being Alone – Lloyd Carter
Goodbye Texas – Chuck Wimer
Til The Cows Come Home – Johnathon Heilbroun
Mama Never Liked The Rodeo – Eric Lee Beddingfield
Outlived My Life – Cole Powell
Leaving Again - Travis Bowlin
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
The Keys – Ryan Bodine
Old Fashion Therapy – Pepper Brooks
Ain’t Good at Being Alone – Lloyd Carter
Goodbye Texas – Chuck Wimer
Til The Cows Come Home – Johnathon Heilbroun
Mama Never Liked The Rodeo – Eric Lee Beddingfield
Outlived My Life – Cole Powell
Leaving Again - Travis Bowlin
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year (Duo/Groups/Collabs)
Ain’t No Cure Like The Blues – Justine Blazer & Lauren Anderson
When the Angels Come To Call – Blackwood Mojo (Tommy Lafferty & Dee Rock)
Born In The Country – Juicee Bub Feat. Barefoot Joe
A Story Like Ours – Garrett Huffman & Julia Golden
I Didn’t Know – The Goldy Lock$ Band Feat. Mickie James & The Lacs
Love Still Remains – Sandy Hall & The Sandy Hall Band
Catch & Release – Kendi Jean & The Velvet Smokeshow
Just Walk Away – Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers
Perfect Man – Detroit Country Band
Homegrown Tomatoes – Them Lasses & The Old Dogs
Hercules - Sam Hatmaker (featuring EmiSunshine)
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Ain’t No Cure Like The Blues – Justine Blazer & Lauren Anderson
When the Angels Come To Call – Blackwood Mojo (Tommy Lafferty & Dee Rock)
Born In The Country – Juicee Bub Feat. Barefoot Joe
A Story Like Ours – Garrett Huffman & Julia Golden
I Didn’t Know – The Goldy Lock$ Band Feat. Mickie James & The Lacs
Love Still Remains – Sandy Hall & The Sandy Hall Band
Catch & Release – Kendi Jean & The Velvet Smokeshow
Just Walk Away – Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers
Perfect Man – Detroit Country Band
Homegrown Tomatoes – Them Lasses & The Old Dogs
Hercules - Sam Hatmaker (featuring EmiSunshine)
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Music Video of the Year (Performance Focused/Duo-Group)
Lonely Thursday Night – Rockabilly Steve and BR3!
Hidden Road – Weary Ramblers
Keepin It Western – Banned & Outlawed
Release Me – Blackwood
Country Queens – CW & Twenty Hands High
Tumbleweeds – Southpaw
Numb (Tracy Young Remix) – Jay Tighe & Tracy Young
The Will – Nu – Blu
I Miss You – Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Kentucky Music Mafia
Two Wrongs – Danny Garwood & Company
Say the Words – Shiny Shiny Black
He Stayed (unplugged) – Chase The Night
Midnight Paradise - Knixx Taylor & The Cloud Walkers
I Want You To Know Me – Eleyet McConnell
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Hidden Road – Weary Ramblers
Keepin It Western – Banned & Outlawed
Release Me – Blackwood
Country Queens – CW & Twenty Hands High
Tumbleweeds – Southpaw
Numb (Tracy Young Remix) – Jay Tighe & Tracy Young
The Will – Nu – Blu
I Miss You – Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Kentucky Music Mafia
Two Wrongs – Danny Garwood & Company
Say the Words – Shiny Shiny Black
He Stayed (unplugged) – Chase The Night
Midnight Paradise - Knixx Taylor & The Cloud Walkers
I Want You To Know Me – Eleyet McConnell
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can continue to be added as each review is completed.
Music Video of the Year (Performance Focused - Female)
Open Your Eyes – Madison Galloway
You Revive Me – Carrie Talarico
I Wouldn’t Go Anywhere – Ariel Franz
Moonlight Pub – Loretta Callens
Safe Place – Crystoria
Four Little Letters – Sammi Rae
Wish I Never Knew – Charliee
Little Hearts – Jadyn Rylee
Moving Target – Andrea Vasquez
The Bitter End – Brenda Best
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Open Your Eyes – Madison Galloway
You Revive Me – Carrie Talarico
I Wouldn’t Go Anywhere – Ariel Franz
Moonlight Pub – Loretta Callens
Safe Place – Crystoria
Four Little Letters – Sammi Rae
Wish I Never Knew – Charliee
Little Hearts – Jadyn Rylee
Moving Target – Andrea Vasquez
The Bitter End – Brenda Best
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Music Video of the Year (Performance Focused – Male)
Montana Moon – Gary Patrick
Never Let You Go – Eli Badillo
Barbed Wire – Mark Blomsteel
Can’t Say It’s Not Country – Frank Ruvoli
Sweet Home Tennessee – Robert Abernathy
Damn Good Time – Jordan Moore
Soulmate – Barefoot Joe
Young Forever – Ryan Mundy
I Wonder – Danny Kensy
Why Hold On – Brett Ryder
Ghost – Spencer Ezell
I’ll Get Through – Pax10
We Win – Billy Walker
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Montana Moon – Gary Patrick
Never Let You Go – Eli Badillo
Barbed Wire – Mark Blomsteel
Can’t Say It’s Not Country – Frank Ruvoli
Sweet Home Tennessee – Robert Abernathy
Damn Good Time – Jordan Moore
Soulmate – Barefoot Joe
Young Forever – Ryan Mundy
I Wonder – Danny Kensy
Why Hold On – Brett Ryder
Ghost – Spencer Ezell
I’ll Get Through – Pax10
We Win – Billy Walker
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Social Impact Video of the Year (Duo/Group/Collab)
Lifeline – The Almas
The American's Creed (Recitation) – Recitation: Randall Franks (Music: Randall Franks & Wesley Crider)
Better Days – The Collaborator Feat. Derek Woods
What the Troll? – Shweta Harve Feat. Dario Cei
High Heel On The Pedal – Ashlie Amber Feat. Velvet Rodeo
Heaven’s Front Porch – Flatline
If Ever There’s a Day – The Osborne Project
Addictions Grip – Kentucky Music Mafia
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Lifeline – The Almas
The American's Creed (Recitation) – Recitation: Randall Franks (Music: Randall Franks & Wesley Crider)
Better Days – The Collaborator Feat. Derek Woods
What the Troll? – Shweta Harve Feat. Dario Cei
High Heel On The Pedal – Ashlie Amber Feat. Velvet Rodeo
Heaven’s Front Porch – Flatline
If Ever There’s a Day – The Osborne Project
Addictions Grip – Kentucky Music Mafia
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Social Impact Video of the Year (Male)
If You Would’ve Talked – Jimmy Randell
American – Blake Ellege
All Ways – Terry Blade
This Is America – Ryan Mundy
I’m Sorry – Chuck Thomas
Saved You A Seat – Kenny Curcio
Our Flag Flies in Dover – JW Jackson
Hell In High Water – Mike Thomas
Second Chances – Greg Marlow
Peer Pressure – DPB
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
If You Would’ve Talked – Jimmy Randell
American – Blake Ellege
All Ways – Terry Blade
This Is America – Ryan Mundy
I’m Sorry – Chuck Thomas
Saved You A Seat – Kenny Curcio
Our Flag Flies in Dover – JW Jackson
Hell In High Water – Mike Thomas
Second Chances – Greg Marlow
Peer Pressure – DPB
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Social Impact Video of the Year (Female)
Anxious - Nell Smith
Have a Heart for a Hero – Cynthia Renee
Butterfly – Vicki Lynn Maxwell
Bigger Person – Caroline Tebbs
Thank You For The Music – Chloee Rae
Dangerous and Young Arabic Remix – Amanda Abizaid
You Know Where I’m Going – Clare Cunningham
Lovin’ How The Leavin’ Feels – Tammy Smith
Beautiful Drug – Tiffaney Nesbeth
Stardust – Shy Blossom
Space – Love Itoya
Empty Churches – Ruth Manning
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Anxious - Nell Smith
Have a Heart for a Hero – Cynthia Renee
Butterfly – Vicki Lynn Maxwell
Bigger Person – Caroline Tebbs
Thank You For The Music – Chloee Rae
Dangerous and Young Arabic Remix – Amanda Abizaid
You Know Where I’m Going – Clare Cunningham
Lovin’ How The Leavin’ Feels – Tammy Smith
Beautiful Drug – Tiffaney Nesbeth
Stardust – Shy Blossom
Space – Love Itoya
Empty Churches – Ruth Manning
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Expressive Verse Video of the Year
Mid July - Abbie Thomas
Make Canada Great Again - Rudy Gunn
Anybody Better - The Swansons
Can't Call That Love - Dennis DiChiaro and the West Nashville Orchestra
One Perfect Summer - Stacy Gabel
Wasted - Melissa Beth Deaton
Mama's Boy - Jay Tighe
Alibi - Damon Mitchell
Her Favorite Color - Danny Spiro
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Mid July - Abbie Thomas
Make Canada Great Again - Rudy Gunn
Anybody Better - The Swansons
Can't Call That Love - Dennis DiChiaro and the West Nashville Orchestra
One Perfect Summer - Stacy Gabel
Wasted - Melissa Beth Deaton
Mama's Boy - Jay Tighe
Alibi - Damon Mitchell
Her Favorite Color - Danny Spiro
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Music Video of the Year (Duo/Group/Collab)
Spitfire - Cliff & Susan
Not Gonna Lie - Abbie Thomas, featuring Corey Ronell
Taste The Whiskey - Eric Lee Beddingfield w/Jesse Keith Whitley
The Ballad of Big Tent Road - A Band of Jones
Who Gets the Memories? - Brandon Pasion (feat. Corrina Jennings)
Racing Car (Rebuilt) - Kenneth Waters Band
No Greater Love - Rowdy's Rose
Yours - Lincoln Skins
Ride of the Valkyrie - Valkyrie's Fire
11:11 - Lark
Lives in the Whiskey - Roseland
Your Love Is A Rumor - Tattered Sons
Soul Divide - Breath Of Ashes
Save Me Now - Checkerboard Floors
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Spitfire - Cliff & Susan
Not Gonna Lie - Abbie Thomas, featuring Corey Ronell
Taste The Whiskey - Eric Lee Beddingfield w/Jesse Keith Whitley
The Ballad of Big Tent Road - A Band of Jones
Who Gets the Memories? - Brandon Pasion (feat. Corrina Jennings)
Racing Car (Rebuilt) - Kenneth Waters Band
No Greater Love - Rowdy's Rose
Yours - Lincoln Skins
Ride of the Valkyrie - Valkyrie's Fire
11:11 - Lark
Lives in the Whiskey - Roseland
Your Love Is A Rumor - Tattered Sons
Soul Divide - Breath Of Ashes
Save Me Now - Checkerboard Floors
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Music Video of the Year (Female)
Hate To Lie Lara Bell What Money Can't Buy Michelle Marie Bullet Holes in my Wedding Dress Allyson Galloway You Know You Kinda Like It Bailey Perrie Excuse Me (While I Lose My Cool) Annemarie Jo Stay With Me Shanelle Rudrigo Be With Me Olivia Millin Mama, Can You Hear Me? Briana Biatto Bullet Trains Audra Watt Perfectly Imperfect Emmie Lee Blue Lightning Ambush Birdie Nichols Pack Up and Leave Lexy Clark Gunfire Remington Mae Small Town Southern Girl Katie Lynn One Girl to Another McKenna Faith Winters Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Music Video of the Year (Male)
Do You See Me Shawn Beaver I Take Drives Luke Deuce How to be a dad Kevin Wolff Don't You Go Garrett Huffman Hello It's Me Howard Gripp Time With You Chas Collins Me and My Kind (paycheck to paycheck) Justin Judge Wishing Well Louie Lee Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Music and Video Projects (Children’s)
Let’s Explore – AndyRooniverse Songs for Kids Sail Away - Debi Derryberry I Am Unique - Kathryn the Grape Counting On My Brain - Marsha and the Positrons The Power of Positivity - Stacy & Athena Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. |
Music Video of the Year (Female/Alumni)
Pass Victory Jasmine Cain Me On By EV Mae Mind Your Own Backyard Krystal King Gossip Queen of the South Celeste Kellogg Have to Say Goodbye Hailey Newman This Nightmare Taydem Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Music Video of the Year (Male/Alumni) Goin' Down Brad Morgan Wild Horses David Wills City Limit Adam Calvert Drinkin in a Hotel Room Jay Jones Dead Man Walking Kevin Palmer Tell Him About Me Preston LeMacks Hey Girl Damon Spigle Don't Die Truck Barefoot Joe The Search Will Wesley Dancing Slow Sage Castleberry Deep Down Ashley Best Whatcha Gonna Do Brandon Lowe White Trash Like Me Joey Ferris Nashville Aaron Hymes Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Artist/Duo/Group of the Year (Children's)
Miss Katie Sings Miss Julieann Cory McAtee Preschool Rockstar Kathryn the Grape Irene Rose Yereb The Microphone Doctors AndyRooniverse Songs for Kids Debi Derryberry Marsha and the Positrons Stacy & Althena |
Musician of the Year (Banjo)
Jesse Meador
Daniel Grindstaff
Dustin Terpenning
Chris Wade
Steve Wilson
Austin Hefflefinger
Dawson Wright
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Daniel Grindstaff
Dustin Terpenning
Chris Wade
Steve Wilson
Austin Hefflefinger
Dawson Wright
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Brass/Woodwind)
Rose Angelica - Trumpet
Chris Nelson – Saxophone
Kiersi Joli – Harmonica
Tammy Lee – Flute
Asta – Flute
Rick Revel – Harmonica
Suzanne Grzanna – Saxophone
Evangelos Carydakis – Saxophone
Corey Flick – Harmonica
Mark Carnes – Harmonica
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Chris Nelson – Saxophone
Kiersi Joli – Harmonica
Tammy Lee – Flute
Asta – Flute
Rick Revel – Harmonica
Suzanne Grzanna – Saxophone
Evangelos Carydakis – Saxophone
Corey Flick – Harmonica
Mark Carnes – Harmonica
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Multi-Instrumentalist Musician of the Year:
Tianna Woods
David L. Krantz
Jasmine Cain
Tim Crosby
Shane Thornton
Jenna Kopitske
Jaxson Deno
Susan Salmon
Wesley Spangler
E J Edward Ouellette
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Tianna Woods
David L. Krantz
Jasmine Cain
Tim Crosby
Shane Thornton
Jenna Kopitske
Jaxson Deno
Susan Salmon
Wesley Spangler
E J Edward Ouellette
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Strings):
Tess Remy-Schumacher – Cello
Avra Banerjee – Sarod
Nick Keen – Mandolin
Byron McKedy – Pedal Steel
Justin Harrison – Mandolin
Kyle Roop – Pedal Steel
Glen Harrell - Fiddle
Mike Sanyshyn - Fiddle
Giovanna Bone - Violin
Randall Franks - Fiddle
Hyram Posey - Fiddle
Mackynsie McKedy - Fiddle
Nurdana Ernst - Violin
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Tess Remy-Schumacher – Cello
Avra Banerjee – Sarod
Nick Keen – Mandolin
Byron McKedy – Pedal Steel
Justin Harrison – Mandolin
Kyle Roop – Pedal Steel
Glen Harrell - Fiddle
Mike Sanyshyn - Fiddle
Giovanna Bone - Violin
Randall Franks - Fiddle
Hyram Posey - Fiddle
Mackynsie McKedy - Fiddle
Nurdana Ernst - Violin
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Piano/keys)
Peggy Gilchrist
Steven Miller
Max Mitchell
David Bowman
MarQ Andrew Speck
Simon Kauffman Hurst
Michael Clifton
Ryan Stinson
Dr. Tedrin Blair Lindsay
Joshua Carpenter
Nick Psyhogios
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Peggy Gilchrist
Steven Miller
Max Mitchell
David Bowman
MarQ Andrew Speck
Simon Kauffman Hurst
Michael Clifton
Ryan Stinson
Dr. Tedrin Blair Lindsay
Joshua Carpenter
Nick Psyhogios
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Piano/Keys) JMA Alumni
Yulia
Peter Gallinari
Pamela Hopkins
Demi Michelle Schwartz
Abbie Thomas
Phillip Kanakis
Julian Sundby
Ed Bazel
Cindy Edwards
Jennifer Porter
Helene Ryan
Wes Schrimsher
Angela Easley
Dustin Chapman
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Yulia
Peter Gallinari
Pamela Hopkins
Demi Michelle Schwartz
Abbie Thomas
Phillip Kanakis
Julian Sundby
Ed Bazel
Cindy Edwards
Jennifer Porter
Helene Ryan
Wes Schrimsher
Angela Easley
Dustin Chapman
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Drums/Percussion)
Paul Karaffa
Reynaliz Herrera
Boomer Pappalardo
Cody Cox
Daniel Hnatishin
Dylan Kidner
Thomas Edmonds
Nicholas Begg
Squeak Melusky
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Paul Karaffa
Reynaliz Herrera
Boomer Pappalardo
Cody Cox
Daniel Hnatishin
Dylan Kidner
Thomas Edmonds
Nicholas Begg
Squeak Melusky
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Drums/Percussion) JMA Alumni
Justin Petrey
Brian Forsha
Jared Smith
Tommy Tea
AJ Newton
Joey Lauretta
Scott Culver
Shane Bowen
Willie Boruff
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Justin Petrey
Brian Forsha
Jared Smith
Tommy Tea
AJ Newton
Joey Lauretta
Scott Culver
Shane Bowen
Willie Boruff
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Musician of the Year (Guitar)
To be released soon...
Social Impact Song of the Year
When We Pray - Michael W Smith, Phil Keaggy, Billy Gaines, Tyler and Sarah Smith, Scott Verhalen, Julie True
Stand - Kathryn Shipley, Lee Newton, Nita Perez, Dimitris Nezis, Holly Fischer, Frank Fasano, Phil Kanakis
Burnin' - MSJR featuring Derek Woods
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Stand - Kathryn Shipley, Lee Newton, Nita Perez, Dimitris Nezis, Holly Fischer, Frank Fasano, Phil Kanakis
Burnin' - MSJR featuring Derek Woods
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Holiday Song of the Year
Cupid Christmas - Justine Blazer & 2AM Ricky
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Song of the Year (Christian, Gospel, Inspirational)
Revele and Gio - In the Name of Jesus Christ/En El Nombre De Jesus
Aaron Partridge and Steve Apirana- You Can Call On Him
Carolyn Routh, Jody McBrayer - Jesus Love You
Clare Cunningham and Da Funky Vadican - All I Need
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Aaron Partridge and Steve Apirana- You Can Call On Him
Carolyn Routh, Jody McBrayer - Jesus Love You
Clare Cunningham and Da Funky Vadican - All I Need
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Song of the Year (World Music Showcase)
Revele and Gio - Por Ti
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Song of the Year (Pop)
Hazel Ruth - Not Your Story Anymore
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Song of the Year (Country/Male)
Lloyd Carter - Ain't Good At Being Alone
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Song of the Year (Children's Music)
Lullaby for Maci - Stacy Gabel & John Carelli
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Best Stage Performance
Jess Zimmerman Band
Love Itoya
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Jess Zimmerman Band
Love Itoya
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Tribute Band of the Year
Steven Kikoen - Deacon Blues: The All-Star Tribute To Steely Dan - Steely Dan
Ludwig Austin - Carpool - The Cars
Steven Kikoen - Abbey Road: The All-Star Beatles Rockestra - The Beatles
Ronald Banckaert - The Epic Elvis Experience - Elvis Presley’s TCB Band
Ron Starr - Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings
Ron Romero - Flatbed Fords - Eagles
Don Suiters - Kid Kentucky & The American BadAss Band - Kid Rock
Olivia Mojica - Blank Space Tribute - Taylor Swift
Sam Meyer - Penny Lane - The Beatles
Steve Combs - Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty
Tony Ocean - Tony Ocean's Rat Pack - The Rat Pack
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Ludwig Austin - Carpool - The Cars
Steven Kikoen - Abbey Road: The All-Star Beatles Rockestra - The Beatles
Ronald Banckaert - The Epic Elvis Experience - Elvis Presley’s TCB Band
Ron Starr - Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings
Ron Romero - Flatbed Fords - Eagles
Don Suiters - Kid Kentucky & The American BadAss Band - Kid Rock
Olivia Mojica - Blank Space Tribute - Taylor Swift
Sam Meyer - Penny Lane - The Beatles
Steve Combs - Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty
Tony Ocean - Tony Ocean's Rat Pack - The Rat Pack
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Tribute Artist of the Year (Female)
Traci Cassa Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Taylor Swift
Icons Of Country Erica as Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert
Annie Aiello Always Olivia - The Ultimate Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John
Sarah Jayne Dolly Parton and more Dolly Parton and more
Ashlie Amber Harris Ashlie Amber Whitney Houston
Lisa Polizzi Lisa Polizzi Janis Joplin
Sabrina Plaisance-Sia Sabrina Plaisance-Sia Olivia Newton-John & Grease
Laurie Danks Laurie Lynn as Dolly Dolly Parton
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Icons Of Country Erica as Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert
Annie Aiello Always Olivia - The Ultimate Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John
Sarah Jayne Dolly Parton and more Dolly Parton and more
Ashlie Amber Harris Ashlie Amber Whitney Houston
Lisa Polizzi Lisa Polizzi Janis Joplin
Sabrina Plaisance-Sia Sabrina Plaisance-Sia Olivia Newton-John & Grease
Laurie Danks Laurie Lynn as Dolly Dolly Parton
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Tribute Artist of the Year (Male/Country)
Frank Morrow Frank Hank Williams Jr.
Alan Turner The Gambler Returns: Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute\ Kenny Rogers
Icons Of Country Rich as Chris Stapleton Chris Stapleton
Icons Of Country Cal as Jason Aldean Jason Aldean
Icons Of Country Chris as Luke Bryan Luke Bryan
Icons Of Country Vegas as Tim McGraw Tim McGraw
Icons Of Country Shawn as Garth Brooks Garth Brooks
Icons Of Country Rob as Zac Brown Band Zac Brown Band
Icons Of Country Tim as Eric Church Eric Church
Icons Of Country Keith as Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney
Marvin Thiel Marvin Thiel John Denver
Adam Bistodeau AJ Bisto Garth Brooks
Andy Crust Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers
Paul Wenzel Made In America Toby Keith
William Rigdon Wil Riggs Hank Williams J
DeWayne Terry American Soldier Tribute to Toby Keith Toby Keith
Don Yates Hollywood Yates Toby Keith
Keith Ormrod Keith as Kenny Kenny Chesney
Paul Anthony Paul Anthony -CASH- Johnny Cash
Michael Sugg The American Ride Toby Keith
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Alan Turner The Gambler Returns: Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute\ Kenny Rogers
Icons Of Country Rich as Chris Stapleton Chris Stapleton
Icons Of Country Cal as Jason Aldean Jason Aldean
Icons Of Country Chris as Luke Bryan Luke Bryan
Icons Of Country Vegas as Tim McGraw Tim McGraw
Icons Of Country Shawn as Garth Brooks Garth Brooks
Icons Of Country Rob as Zac Brown Band Zac Brown Band
Icons Of Country Tim as Eric Church Eric Church
Icons Of Country Keith as Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney
Marvin Thiel Marvin Thiel John Denver
Adam Bistodeau AJ Bisto Garth Brooks
Andy Crust Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers
Paul Wenzel Made In America Toby Keith
William Rigdon Wil Riggs Hank Williams J
DeWayne Terry American Soldier Tribute to Toby Keith Toby Keith
Don Yates Hollywood Yates Toby Keith
Keith Ormrod Keith as Kenny Kenny Chesney
Paul Anthony Paul Anthony -CASH- Johnny Cash
Michael Sugg The American Ride Toby Keith
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Tribute Artist of the Year (Male)
Kenny Holliday - Kenny Holliday - Bon Jovi - Rod Stewart - David Bowie
Ronald Banckaert - Ronnie B Elvis - Elvis Presley
Richard Jacques - Richard Jacques - Sinatra Rat Pack
Jonathan Elgart - Nearly Diamond - Neil Diamond
Josh Vicious - Cowboy - Kid Rock
Robert Neary - Robert Neary - Neil Diamond
Rick Stephenson - Rick Stephenson - His Sinatra - Frank Sinatra
Will Chalmers - Will Chalmers as The Solitary Man - Neil Diamond
Don Suiters - Kid Kentucky - Kid Rock
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Ronald Banckaert - Ronnie B Elvis - Elvis Presley
Richard Jacques - Richard Jacques - Sinatra Rat Pack
Jonathan Elgart - Nearly Diamond - Neil Diamond
Josh Vicious - Cowboy - Kid Rock
Robert Neary - Robert Neary - Neil Diamond
Rick Stephenson - Rick Stephenson - His Sinatra - Frank Sinatra
Will Chalmers - Will Chalmers as The Solitary Man - Neil Diamond
Don Suiters - Kid Kentucky - Kid Rock
Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed.
Record Label of the Year
Whole Music Records Clarksville Sound Bella Union Records G4 Music Group Tribeca Records BHP Music-Guitar Trax Records, LLC. Thadeus Records and Production, LTD Innovative Music Group PM Audios and Entertainments Gun Bunny Studios Big Condo Records MTS Management Group/MTS Records Hwy. One Records PR/Promotion Company of the Year
Hope River Entertainment Wilson Pickins Promotions Blind Raccoon NDEXPRESS Salter Gann Universal Promotions And Management LLC. 2911 Media World Star PR Aristo PR Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Music Venue of the Year
Momma Pams – TN. Tuck’s Bar – TN. The Red Brick Tavern – TX. Ranchman’s - Calgary, Canada Steele-N-Jo’s Bone – ID. Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall - AL. Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse – TX. Roosters Country – AZ. The Coyote Store - TX. Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Magazine of the Year
Shine On Hollywood Magazine The Cover Magazine Cashbox Magazine Lazie Indie Magazine The Sound 228 Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Television Show/Station of the Year
American Country Network Rock & Review with Eric Dahl The Malpass Brothers Show Jimmy Bowen and Friends Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Podcast/Music Radio Show
Vehicle City Sound Write on Track: A Songwriting Podcast Across The Country with Amanda Overtones LIVE Presented by Listen Locally Off The Cuff with Adam Banks Gumbo YaYa Radio Show Hank’s Corner Boots & Whiskey Podcast Melodies N’ Memories Pro Country Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Studio/Production Company of the Year
The Fort Studios O.H. Studio Whole Music Studios Woodshed Studio Ten7Teen Studios Clarksville Sound TML Studios Steel Records Studios Midnight Studios A.Focx Productions TuneDesigner Five String Studios Red Feather Recording The Grey Wolf Studio Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Fan's Choice – Male
EXPECT MULTIPLE WINNERS IN THIS CATEGORY Rob Cole Scott Dawson Martyn Cosgrove Clifton Bryan Country Cory M. Coons Billy Gray Waylon Hanel Cole Tomlinson Donnie Lee Strickland Anthony Jones Ryan Bodine Russell Lynch Tristan Roberson Ron Barrett Andy Davis Joe Flip Whitlee Casey Spencer Ezell Fresh Linen Nate Venturelli Tyler Herwig Adam Calvert David Krantz Joe Clark Jimmy Randall Charlie Bonnett III Joey Ferris Scott Slattery Jordan Moore Andru Jamison Fan's Choice - Duo/Group
Chase The Night Southpaw Rusty Shipp Matt Clarkson Band Buckwild Jess Zimmerman Band Kentucky Just Us Derek Woods Band Sugar and Spice Drifted Harmony Down-Home Hutcheson Brother Ken & Kim Stull Allison Road |
Artist Management Company of the Year
Midwest Artist Group Three13 Management Salter Gann Universal Promotions And Management LLC. Massive Media MS MTS Management Group Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Solo Artist Representative of the Year
Shocaroff Management Company DLS Music Stellar Talent Queen City Music Promotions Nashville’s Leveled-Up Artist Management Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Live Show Productions of the Year
On Fire Concerts TeenStock International East Tennessee Concerts The Coyote Store Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Photographer of the Year
Lisa Morrow Photography Janet Reynolds Photography Photography by Neets AR Shriver Photography Rock That Shot Photography Maples Unlimited Photography David G. Baker Photography Mic Drop Reviews Hank Jr. Productions Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Music Business of the Year
Home Is Where The Art Is Rob’s Rock School Tai Shan Music School Hit Happens Unity Theatre Company Kincaid-Gooch Voice Studio Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Radio Station of the Year
Cruisin’ Country Radio KPEO Radio Heaven’s Country Radio Sound Wave One Radio The Rock Vault (Classic Rock Radio) Texas 46 Radio My Indie Radio Sterling Country Radio Radiolex Texas 46 radio Nashville Worldwide Ltd. Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Music Producer of the Year
Justine Blazer Andrew Chervak Rick Hanson Phillip Kanakis CJ Mohler CJ Teffner Ted Olson Reviews are currently underway, and nominations will continue to be added as each review is completed. Fan's Choice - Female
EXPECT MULTIPLE WINNERS IN THIS CATEGORY Macy Tabor Michelle Leigh Taylor LaValley Kathryn Shipley Jadynce Jean Katie Lynn Leah Williams Vicki Lynn Maxwell Ruth Manning Jadyn Rylee Jennifer Mitchell Carrie Romero Mackynsie McKedy Tobi Lee Chandler Marie Chelsea Calloway Kelsie Kratins Jasmine McDonald Abbie Thomas Sienna Rose Cindi Reynolds Jessica Lavallee Savannah Smith Kami Huff Rylee Austin Ashlyn Greene Smanatha Grimes Rose Angelica Loretta Jent Ev Mae Tina Patterson-White Bee Smith Sandy Hall Lisa Thornqvist Destinee Law Jasmine Cain Lee Newton Kay Harper |
Best Actress in a Music Video
(Those nominated in this category are judged on their own acting merit, nominees do not get judged against each other in this category, more than one winner generally selected)
Jennifer Emard - I'm Sorry
EV Mae - Pass Me On By
Katie Carter – Just Walk Away
Chandler Marie – Taking Out the Trash
Katie Carter – Ain’t Good at Being Alone
Bailey Perrie – No Main Character
Megan Vanlandingham – Heaven’s Front Porch
Krystal King – Mind Your Own Backyard
Celeste Kellogg – Gossip Queen of the South
Hailey Newman – Hard Truth
K.K. Hammond – Walk With Me Through the Fire
Tiffaney Nesbeth – Beautiful Drug
Goldy Locks – I Didn’t Know
Mickie James – I Didn’t Know
Mississippi Memaw – The Ballad of the Big Tent Road
KC Johns – Lost and Found
Audra Watt – Bullet Trains
Birdie Nichols – Blue Lightning Ambush
Anne Joers – Ride of the Valkyrie
Grace Baumgardner – Dancing Slow
Ashley Brooks – 38 Miles From Montgomery
(Those nominated in this category are judged on their own acting merit, nominees do not get judged against each other in this category, more than one winner generally selected)
Jennifer Emard - I'm Sorry
EV Mae - Pass Me On By
Katie Carter – Just Walk Away
Chandler Marie – Taking Out the Trash
Katie Carter – Ain’t Good at Being Alone
Bailey Perrie – No Main Character
Megan Vanlandingham – Heaven’s Front Porch
Krystal King – Mind Your Own Backyard
Celeste Kellogg – Gossip Queen of the South
Hailey Newman – Hard Truth
K.K. Hammond – Walk With Me Through the Fire
Tiffaney Nesbeth – Beautiful Drug
Goldy Locks – I Didn’t Know
Mickie James – I Didn’t Know
Mississippi Memaw – The Ballad of the Big Tent Road
KC Johns – Lost and Found
Audra Watt – Bullet Trains
Birdie Nichols – Blue Lightning Ambush
Anne Joers – Ride of the Valkyrie
Grace Baumgardner – Dancing Slow
Ashley Brooks – 38 Miles From Montgomery
Best Actor in a Music Video
(Those nominated in this category are judged on their own acting merit, nominees do not get judged against each other in this category, more than one winner generally selected)
Te Necesito - Matt Castillo
Leaving Again- Travis Bowlin
City Limit - Adam Calvert
Brett Ryder – Why Hold On
Howie Garoutte – Why Am I Here
Lloyd Carter – Just Walk Away
Johnathon Heilbroun – Til The Cows Come Home
Bob Branch – I Miss You
Cofer Inn – Th Ballad of Big Tent Road
Cole Powell – Outlived My Life
Kenny Curcio – Saved You A Seat
Will Wesley – The Search
Aaron Hymes – Nashville
Ty Smith – Lost and Found
Kevin Palmer – Dead Man Walking
Bjornulf Aleksander Nilsen – Perfectly Imperfect
Hunter Robb – Blue Lightning
Ryan Mundy – Young Forever
Chris O’Brien – Ride of the Valkyrie
Randall Franks – The American’s Creed (Recitation)
Ryan Lusby – Moonshine
Robert Bradley – Moonshine
Blake Ellege – American
Zachary Tyler Smith – Deep Down
Will Wesley – 12 O’Clock In Texas
Francis Slifka – Lifeline
Brandon Lowe – Whatcha Gonna Do
Isaiah Lee – Dancing Slow
Spencer Ezell – Ghost
Country Kid Nikko – Wishing Well
(Those nominated in this category are judged on their own acting merit, nominees do not get judged against each other in this category, more than one winner generally selected)
Te Necesito - Matt Castillo
Leaving Again- Travis Bowlin
City Limit - Adam Calvert
Brett Ryder – Why Hold On
Howie Garoutte – Why Am I Here
Lloyd Carter – Just Walk Away
Johnathon Heilbroun – Til The Cows Come Home
Bob Branch – I Miss You
Cofer Inn – Th Ballad of Big Tent Road
Cole Powell – Outlived My Life
Kenny Curcio – Saved You A Seat
Will Wesley – The Search
Aaron Hymes – Nashville
Ty Smith – Lost and Found
Kevin Palmer – Dead Man Walking
Bjornulf Aleksander Nilsen – Perfectly Imperfect
Hunter Robb – Blue Lightning
Ryan Mundy – Young Forever
Chris O’Brien – Ride of the Valkyrie
Randall Franks – The American’s Creed (Recitation)
Ryan Lusby – Moonshine
Robert Bradley – Moonshine
Blake Ellege – American
Zachary Tyler Smith – Deep Down
Will Wesley – 12 O’Clock In Texas
Francis Slifka – Lifeline
Brandon Lowe – Whatcha Gonna Do
Isaiah Lee – Dancing Slow
Spencer Ezell – Ghost
Country Kid Nikko – Wishing Well
Songwriter Achievement Category *NOTE: This category is awarded at the JMA Music Festival on Saturday, November 1st at the Belle Air Mansion in Nashville (day before the award show
at 6 PM in the Rose Garden)
Title of Song and List of the Songwriters
In this category the songs do not compete against each other. Each song that has achieved this nomination will be judged on its own merit and there will be multiple winners in this category. Congratulations Songwriters, there were over 10,000 submissions in this category and 188 songs made the official nomination list.
Helicopter Mom - Kelsie Kratins
Hag of the Sea - Erin Sliney
Vintage Love - Alice Nelson, Carmen Melton Bennet
Wrestling At the Gospel Sing - Rob Lightsey, Michelle Lightsey
Waiting To Be Found - Shay Guess
Love Knows You're There - Shay Guess
Look how far you came - Kelsie Kratins
Heaven For This Cowboy - Rudy Gunn, David Ronald Sullivan
Better Every Day - Rudy Gunn, Cindy Kay Skinner
Don’t ever give up - Charles Elliott
Roadrunner - Giovanna Bone
Those Weren't My Boots - Rudy Gunn
Firefly - Giovanna Bone
We Rise - Mark Roma, Tarrish Potter
We All Bleed Crimson Red - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
Paint Me In Your Colors - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer - Steve O'Brien
Enlightenment - Erin Sliney
If These Walls Could Talk - Paul Brian Glover
The Devil was an Angel Too - Justin Wright
Velvet Moon - Jennifer Bone, Giovanna Bone
Thursday, Three Days In A Row - Dawn Rix
Angels In The Park - Rick Hanson
Pretending At Love - Clare Cunningham, Mark Roma
Oh My - Savannah Dean Reeves
Portrait of the Past - Brenton Atkins
The Lonely Road - Brenton Atkins
The Scoop - Megan Paullet
A Day I'll Never Forget - Craig Hendricks
I Do Over - Colin McConnell, Christine Radlmann, Sean Garnhart
I Wanna Date Your Truck - Christine Radlmann, Colin McConnell, Sean Garnhart
Wish I Could Love You - Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker, Nicole Zuraitis, Nancy Deckant , Donna Britton
Shut Up - Justine Blazer, Larry Mitchel
Second Wind - Lisa Mary, Greg Stryker
Together - Abbie Thomas
Date Night - Abbie Thomas
Favorite Mistakes - Trace Thompson, Justus Storm, Kyle Schlienger
Double on the Double - Trace Thompson, Trey Calloway, Jay Brunswick
Bible in the Bar - Trace Thompson, Kelly Walls, Troy Thomas Walls
The most precious Gift - Clare Cunningham , Daniel L Johnson
Letting Go - Angelina Saathoff
That’s What I’m Supposed To Do - Lee Newton , Dale Houston
Bitch Switch - Macy Tabor , Mark Roma
Cowboy Killer - Macy Tabor, Mark Roma
Never Break My Heart On You - Lee Newton , Cash Newton
Upper Hand - Brian Gilliam
Southland - Alyssa Ann Tepper
I’m So Glad Heaven Is Real - Adalyn Ramey
Underneath the Moon - Melissa Ellis
Your Blood Still Runs Through My Veins - Jenna Kopitske, Thornton Cline, Jacqueline Real
Steps - John Bielecki, Kyle Mercer, Justin Robbins
When That Song Comes On - John Bielecki, Kyle Mercer, Justin Robbins
Absitively, Posolutely - Paul Brian Glover
Honky-Tonk Withdrawal - John Bielecki, Brandon Maddox
Shooting Gallery - Dale Allen Pommer, Elmer Knable, Mark Roma
Cozy Kind of Love - Emily Judson
If You Ain't About It - Donna Rose Dutchess, Kevin Nevel , Rudy Gunn
Eight Second High - Donna Rose Dutchess , Rudy Gunn, Cindy Skinner, John Rose
These Old Strings - Adalyn Ramey
If Your Heart Eclipses Mine - Demi Michelle Schwartz
Invisible Tiara - Demi Michelle Schwartz
Red Headed Demon - Ashley Boyles, Scott Barrier
Let The Ghost Lie - Deema Homsi, Janet Valdez, T.J. Kirby
It's Been Awhile - Jacquie Daniels
Livin Proof - Clare Cunningham , Corey Lee barker , Mark Barnouski , Macy tabor
My Heart Tells On Me - Jayna Jennings
Country Boy From A Small Town - Fritz Frye
Prioritize - Kahri May
Elite - Kahri May
Spin My Heart- Hanna Wilson, Abby Wilson
Here's to the Man in Red - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
Rock This Holiday - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
Bloom in the Cracks - Deema Homsi, Gail Silverman , Sharon Roach
But I Still Do - Mark Roma
Momma Is it safe outside - Clare Cunningham, Drac Gibson
Fly - Kelsie Kratins
What makes a Cowboy - AmberLynn Browning
He Is Stronger - Chace Skelton
Christmas Warms the Soul - Craig Hendricks, Dianna Hendricks, Kathleen Buckner, Terry Lee Buckner
Storm Warning - Jake Mach
Right Mind at the Wrong Time - Brad Morgan, Royce Johns
Church bells and whiskey - Ian Alistair Gosbee
Just A Man - Cody Glenn Cox
Broken Boy - Melissa Coston, Tim Schlesener
Because of You - Carl Mark Swift
Backwoods - Melissa Coston, Tim Schlesener
Higher - Danny Kensy
If only I - Clare Cunningham
Mr. Wallen - Ashlyn Greene, Trace Thompson, Greyson Campbell, Tim Comeaux
Dim My Light - Brad Mckinney, Jeffrey East
That Song - Patricia White Johnson
Years - Tege Holt
Rain On A Beach - Tege Holt
Everything - Tege Holt
I Don't Wanna Miss You - Kamber Cain, James Reasoner
Break Free - Tom Bender
Perfect - Linda Marks
Chase You - Chandler Marie Fielding , Jonathan McLendon , Quentin Hall
Love like that anymore - Tommy Champion, Clare Cunningham, Sarah Jones
over and over - Clare Cunningham, Dale Allen, Corey Lee Barker
Welcome to Gods House - Kathryn Shipley, Corey Lee Barker
If I Could I Would - Phillip Sanders
Last Cup - Kathryn Shipley, Corey Lee Barker
Drop Off Line - Melody Walker, Tai Shan
Between the Liquor and the Lord - Cindy Skinner
The Sun is Shining - Tiffany Haseker
Don't let me go - Clare Cunningham, Brett Bailey, David Mescon
Divorce Is Like An Open Door - Ricky Lee Savage
Wandering - Stacy Gabel
She Is Talking With Her Eyes - Paul Overstreet, Rory Feek
You Couldn't Take Him If You Tried - Adam Martin, Claire Wyndham
Wild One - Jasmine Sean McDonald
Whiskey &Wine - Steve Wallace
He Lifts Me up - Floyd E. Scott
Wide Open - Braeden Counts
You Don’t Know - Melissa Beth Deaton
Unconditional Love - Darrell Adams, Marisa Dawson
Perfectly Imperfect - Anthony Black, Mark Espinoza
Forbidden - Sonja Elizabeth McLeary , Michael Ricks , David Norris
Ain't The First Time - Sonja McLeary , David Norris
Hey There Baby - Michael Wayne Dill
Left Behind - Michael Wayne Dill
Bad Chemistry - Austin McKedy, Tracie McKedy, Mackynsie McKedy
All Life Lies Here - Christopher Brown, Neil Faulkner
Brand New Truck - Keven Daken, Chris Pottie, Brandon Davis
What Could've Been - Hailey Newman , Britton Cameeron
Still Getting Over You - Patrick Dodge
You Can Trust A Man - Linda Purrs
ADHD - Trisha Bird
That Feeling - Darrell Adams, Marisa Dawson
It's Ok To Say Goodbye - Ken Adams
Working in the Rain - Larry J. Demas
Walker Chevrolet - Robert Bacon, Jason Wyatt, Corey Lee Barker
Good To Be Blessed- Corey Lee Barker, Loretta Jent
Demons After Dark - Deema Homsi, Gail Silverman , Corey William Schneider
The Man In My Mirror - Charlie Bonnet III, David Lee Slate
Time Machine - Terry Fernihough, Mychela, Rob Hewes
Just Move On - Brandon Hutcheson, Jon Hutcheson
Always Comin' Back - Trey Earnhardt
Rise - Angela Easley, Dave Issacs
Lose My Balance - Thornton Cline, Janae Rogers
Midnights - Thornton Cline, Sassy VeZay , Michael Jay
Our Love Will Never End - Debra Gussin, Don Grady
Truth Is I Lied - Ken Adams
Not Your Story Anymore - Hazel Ruth, Anthony Black
Lonely People - Robert Ross
If I See You First - Phillip Sanders
Runaway- Cindy Edwards
We Are Priceless - Jervin Leynes, Sky Cabiles, Reysol Rodriguez
When Christmas Comes Rollin In - Frank Howell , Corey Lee Barker
Merry Magical Day - Natalie L. Davenport, Corey Lee Barker
Desire - Paola Virginia, Prato Martinez
The Man Who Walks With Me - Phillip Sanders
Family Tree - Avery Grace, Jack Robert
Worry Bout Tomorrow - Patrick Michael Dodge
Shade of Blue - Victoria Banks - Tedd Swormstedt
Satisfies - Jason Lee McKinney
Quiet Steady Faithful Heart - Jason Lee McKinney, Scott Faircloff
Whitley - Dustin Chapman
Chasing Balloons - Trudy Sosbe Rose
Dying to be Whole - Bobby Spencer - Josh Overton, Jacob Henderson, Joey Solorzano
The Search - Will Wesley
The Son Always Shines - T.J. Kirby, David Ayers
Colorado Cold - Sam Stinson
Honkytonk Night - Sam Stinson
Corner of My Mind - Aaron D'Arcy, Zach Allen
Bulletproof - Terry Fernihough
Your Will Be Done - Lisa Barrett
Losin' My Accent - Samantha Bowers
I Went Online - Pam Ross
One Lap Around - Trey Calloway, Trevor Boulden, Brandon Bing
Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame - Trey Calloway, Josh Pantry
Closer - Orayvia Godoy
What If (Ft. Justine Blazer) - Tom Bender
I'll Wait (Ft. Justine Blazer) - Tom Bender
Hear Me - Trena Dergousoff, Shirley Gillison
Home - Jenny Grace
Maybe She Will - Danny Kensy, Joseph McMinn, Corey Lee Barker, Tery Wayne
1st And 10 - Jonah Evans
Art Gallery - Mexx Heart
Used To - Alicia Harvey, Chris Robbins, Johnny Widner
Divorce Is Like an Open Door - Ricky Lee Savage
God is Good with Me - Barefoot Joe
Old Appalachia - Jessey Adams
One Step - Ray Coon, Ignacio Sarraff, Chris Keener, Justin Coon, Ricky Page
2hearts 1Highway - Chad Rivette, Natalie Crispo , Jordan Lalonde
‘Say Goodbye - Starry Ray, Chloe king
Wash My Sins - Shawn Adam Williams
In this category the songs do not compete against each other. Each song that has achieved this nomination will be judged on its own merit and there will be multiple winners in this category. Congratulations Songwriters, there were over 10,000 submissions in this category and 188 songs made the official nomination list.
Helicopter Mom - Kelsie Kratins
Hag of the Sea - Erin Sliney
Vintage Love - Alice Nelson, Carmen Melton Bennet
Wrestling At the Gospel Sing - Rob Lightsey, Michelle Lightsey
Waiting To Be Found - Shay Guess
Love Knows You're There - Shay Guess
Look how far you came - Kelsie Kratins
Heaven For This Cowboy - Rudy Gunn, David Ronald Sullivan
Better Every Day - Rudy Gunn, Cindy Kay Skinner
Don’t ever give up - Charles Elliott
Roadrunner - Giovanna Bone
Those Weren't My Boots - Rudy Gunn
Firefly - Giovanna Bone
We Rise - Mark Roma, Tarrish Potter
We All Bleed Crimson Red - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
Paint Me In Your Colors - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer - Steve O'Brien
Enlightenment - Erin Sliney
If These Walls Could Talk - Paul Brian Glover
The Devil was an Angel Too - Justin Wright
Velvet Moon - Jennifer Bone, Giovanna Bone
Thursday, Three Days In A Row - Dawn Rix
Angels In The Park - Rick Hanson
Pretending At Love - Clare Cunningham, Mark Roma
Oh My - Savannah Dean Reeves
Portrait of the Past - Brenton Atkins
The Lonely Road - Brenton Atkins
The Scoop - Megan Paullet
A Day I'll Never Forget - Craig Hendricks
I Do Over - Colin McConnell, Christine Radlmann, Sean Garnhart
I Wanna Date Your Truck - Christine Radlmann, Colin McConnell, Sean Garnhart
Wish I Could Love You - Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker, Nicole Zuraitis, Nancy Deckant , Donna Britton
Shut Up - Justine Blazer, Larry Mitchel
Second Wind - Lisa Mary, Greg Stryker
Together - Abbie Thomas
Date Night - Abbie Thomas
Favorite Mistakes - Trace Thompson, Justus Storm, Kyle Schlienger
Double on the Double - Trace Thompson, Trey Calloway, Jay Brunswick
Bible in the Bar - Trace Thompson, Kelly Walls, Troy Thomas Walls
The most precious Gift - Clare Cunningham , Daniel L Johnson
Letting Go - Angelina Saathoff
That’s What I’m Supposed To Do - Lee Newton , Dale Houston
Bitch Switch - Macy Tabor , Mark Roma
Cowboy Killer - Macy Tabor, Mark Roma
Never Break My Heart On You - Lee Newton , Cash Newton
Upper Hand - Brian Gilliam
Southland - Alyssa Ann Tepper
I’m So Glad Heaven Is Real - Adalyn Ramey
Underneath the Moon - Melissa Ellis
Your Blood Still Runs Through My Veins - Jenna Kopitske, Thornton Cline, Jacqueline Real
Steps - John Bielecki, Kyle Mercer, Justin Robbins
When That Song Comes On - John Bielecki, Kyle Mercer, Justin Robbins
Absitively, Posolutely - Paul Brian Glover
Honky-Tonk Withdrawal - John Bielecki, Brandon Maddox
Shooting Gallery - Dale Allen Pommer, Elmer Knable, Mark Roma
Cozy Kind of Love - Emily Judson
If You Ain't About It - Donna Rose Dutchess, Kevin Nevel , Rudy Gunn
Eight Second High - Donna Rose Dutchess , Rudy Gunn, Cindy Skinner, John Rose
These Old Strings - Adalyn Ramey
If Your Heart Eclipses Mine - Demi Michelle Schwartz
Invisible Tiara - Demi Michelle Schwartz
Red Headed Demon - Ashley Boyles, Scott Barrier
Let The Ghost Lie - Deema Homsi, Janet Valdez, T.J. Kirby
It's Been Awhile - Jacquie Daniels
Livin Proof - Clare Cunningham , Corey Lee barker , Mark Barnouski , Macy tabor
My Heart Tells On Me - Jayna Jennings
Country Boy From A Small Town - Fritz Frye
Prioritize - Kahri May
Elite - Kahri May
Spin My Heart- Hanna Wilson, Abby Wilson
Here's to the Man in Red - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
Rock This Holiday - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
Bloom in the Cracks - Deema Homsi, Gail Silverman , Sharon Roach
But I Still Do - Mark Roma
Momma Is it safe outside - Clare Cunningham, Drac Gibson
Fly - Kelsie Kratins
What makes a Cowboy - AmberLynn Browning
He Is Stronger - Chace Skelton
Christmas Warms the Soul - Craig Hendricks, Dianna Hendricks, Kathleen Buckner, Terry Lee Buckner
Storm Warning - Jake Mach
Right Mind at the Wrong Time - Brad Morgan, Royce Johns
Church bells and whiskey - Ian Alistair Gosbee
Just A Man - Cody Glenn Cox
Broken Boy - Melissa Coston, Tim Schlesener
Because of You - Carl Mark Swift
Backwoods - Melissa Coston, Tim Schlesener
Higher - Danny Kensy
If only I - Clare Cunningham
Mr. Wallen - Ashlyn Greene, Trace Thompson, Greyson Campbell, Tim Comeaux
Dim My Light - Brad Mckinney, Jeffrey East
That Song - Patricia White Johnson
Years - Tege Holt
Rain On A Beach - Tege Holt
Everything - Tege Holt
I Don't Wanna Miss You - Kamber Cain, James Reasoner
Break Free - Tom Bender
Perfect - Linda Marks
Chase You - Chandler Marie Fielding , Jonathan McLendon , Quentin Hall
Love like that anymore - Tommy Champion, Clare Cunningham, Sarah Jones
over and over - Clare Cunningham, Dale Allen, Corey Lee Barker
Welcome to Gods House - Kathryn Shipley, Corey Lee Barker
If I Could I Would - Phillip Sanders
Last Cup - Kathryn Shipley, Corey Lee Barker
Drop Off Line - Melody Walker, Tai Shan
Between the Liquor and the Lord - Cindy Skinner
The Sun is Shining - Tiffany Haseker
Don't let me go - Clare Cunningham, Brett Bailey, David Mescon
Divorce Is Like An Open Door - Ricky Lee Savage
Wandering - Stacy Gabel
She Is Talking With Her Eyes - Paul Overstreet, Rory Feek
You Couldn't Take Him If You Tried - Adam Martin, Claire Wyndham
Wild One - Jasmine Sean McDonald
Whiskey &Wine - Steve Wallace
He Lifts Me up - Floyd E. Scott
Wide Open - Braeden Counts
You Don’t Know - Melissa Beth Deaton
Unconditional Love - Darrell Adams, Marisa Dawson
Perfectly Imperfect - Anthony Black, Mark Espinoza
Forbidden - Sonja Elizabeth McLeary , Michael Ricks , David Norris
Ain't The First Time - Sonja McLeary , David Norris
Hey There Baby - Michael Wayne Dill
Left Behind - Michael Wayne Dill
Bad Chemistry - Austin McKedy, Tracie McKedy, Mackynsie McKedy
All Life Lies Here - Christopher Brown, Neil Faulkner
Brand New Truck - Keven Daken, Chris Pottie, Brandon Davis
What Could've Been - Hailey Newman , Britton Cameeron
Still Getting Over You - Patrick Dodge
You Can Trust A Man - Linda Purrs
ADHD - Trisha Bird
That Feeling - Darrell Adams, Marisa Dawson
It's Ok To Say Goodbye - Ken Adams
Working in the Rain - Larry J. Demas
Walker Chevrolet - Robert Bacon, Jason Wyatt, Corey Lee Barker
Good To Be Blessed- Corey Lee Barker, Loretta Jent
Demons After Dark - Deema Homsi, Gail Silverman , Corey William Schneider
The Man In My Mirror - Charlie Bonnet III, David Lee Slate
Time Machine - Terry Fernihough, Mychela, Rob Hewes
Just Move On - Brandon Hutcheson, Jon Hutcheson
Always Comin' Back - Trey Earnhardt
Rise - Angela Easley, Dave Issacs
Lose My Balance - Thornton Cline, Janae Rogers
Midnights - Thornton Cline, Sassy VeZay , Michael Jay
Our Love Will Never End - Debra Gussin, Don Grady
Truth Is I Lied - Ken Adams
Not Your Story Anymore - Hazel Ruth, Anthony Black
Lonely People - Robert Ross
If I See You First - Phillip Sanders
Runaway- Cindy Edwards
We Are Priceless - Jervin Leynes, Sky Cabiles, Reysol Rodriguez
When Christmas Comes Rollin In - Frank Howell , Corey Lee Barker
Merry Magical Day - Natalie L. Davenport, Corey Lee Barker
Desire - Paola Virginia, Prato Martinez
The Man Who Walks With Me - Phillip Sanders
Family Tree - Avery Grace, Jack Robert
Worry Bout Tomorrow - Patrick Michael Dodge
Shade of Blue - Victoria Banks - Tedd Swormstedt
Satisfies - Jason Lee McKinney
Quiet Steady Faithful Heart - Jason Lee McKinney, Scott Faircloff
Whitley - Dustin Chapman
Chasing Balloons - Trudy Sosbe Rose
Dying to be Whole - Bobby Spencer - Josh Overton, Jacob Henderson, Joey Solorzano
The Search - Will Wesley
The Son Always Shines - T.J. Kirby, David Ayers
Colorado Cold - Sam Stinson
Honkytonk Night - Sam Stinson
Corner of My Mind - Aaron D'Arcy, Zach Allen
Bulletproof - Terry Fernihough
Your Will Be Done - Lisa Barrett
Losin' My Accent - Samantha Bowers
I Went Online - Pam Ross
One Lap Around - Trey Calloway, Trevor Boulden, Brandon Bing
Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame - Trey Calloway, Josh Pantry
Closer - Orayvia Godoy
What If (Ft. Justine Blazer) - Tom Bender
I'll Wait (Ft. Justine Blazer) - Tom Bender
Hear Me - Trena Dergousoff, Shirley Gillison
Home - Jenny Grace
Maybe She Will - Danny Kensy, Joseph McMinn, Corey Lee Barker, Tery Wayne
1st And 10 - Jonah Evans
Art Gallery - Mexx Heart
Used To - Alicia Harvey, Chris Robbins, Johnny Widner
Divorce Is Like an Open Door - Ricky Lee Savage
God is Good with Me - Barefoot Joe
Old Appalachia - Jessey Adams
One Step - Ray Coon, Ignacio Sarraff, Chris Keener, Justin Coon, Ricky Page
2hearts 1Highway - Chad Rivette, Natalie Crispo , Jordan Lalonde
‘Say Goodbye - Starry Ray, Chloe king
Wash My Sins - Shawn Adam Williams
Notice:
After the nomination selection process, if it is determined that a song is a cover version or if the original release date was submitted incorrectly, the nomination will be promptly removed.
Notice:
After the nomination selection process, if it is determined that a song is a cover version or if the original release date was submitted incorrectly, the nomination will be promptly removed.