The 11th Annual Josie Music Awards Official Nominees
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IMPORTANT: Nominees will be announced throughout the month of May 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 MAY 30TH.
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Duo of the Year - Americana
Dark Waters Project A Tale of Two The Woodsmen Glimtvis Blank Pager Sugarcane Jane March to August Whiskey Ramblers Sun-Pinned Leaves Leavin' Page Town 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 Reviews are currently underway, and nominations can 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. |
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 |
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 |
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 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 Chandler Marie Fielding Shellem Cline Phillip Sanders John Michael Ferrari |
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 |
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 – McKayla 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 – McKayla 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
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
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 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 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/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. |
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
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
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' - Derek Woods, Jonathan Vanaskie
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' - Derek Woods, Jonathan Vanaskie
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.
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
Terry Leafty 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
Terry Leafty 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. |
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 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. |
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
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.