The Josie Music Awards
What are The Josie Music Awards? (also referred to as The Josie's or JMA's)
The Josie Music Awards is a brand of The Josie Network, LLC owned by the highly-respected partnership team of Josie Passantino and Tina Passantino. This team set out and successfully created an award show where winners are selected on their talent, skill, material, professionalism, and more and NOT by button pressing voting. Nominee suggestions go through a lengthy review process by a team of industry leaders and the official nomination list is created from their final decisions. Winners are also selected by this industry leader team (this review team has no connection to independent artists).
The Josie Music Awards is an all genre music award show ceremony which includes a lavish red carpet and many performances. Since its inaugural celebration in 2015, the Josie Music Awards was, is, and remains the largest independent artist award show globally. Certainly, the most gala from the red carpet to the breathtaking venues the award show has been held in such as The Gaylord Opryland Resort "The Springs" building and the world-renowned Schermerhorn Symphony Center Concert Hall, & The Nissan Stadium (all located in Nashville, Tennessee). Thousands of people from around the globe attend such as independent artists, songwriters, record labels, talent agencies, promotion companies, producers, engineers, management companies, press, music industry businesses, family/friends/fans, and more come out each year to enjoy the performances, award recognition, and the elaborate celebration.
The Josie Music Awards was created solely to celebrate those in the independent music industry that work so hard every day and deserve to have a night of their own. This night is not only a celebration, it is also an outstanding way to connect with others in the industry and be seen by some of the top names/companies in the business.
Past Award Show Celebrations:
2015: We are so thankful for the amazing response to our very first award show. We outgrew our large venue so many times we had to add two shows in one day. This is an award show to celebrate the hard work of amazing independent artists. This award show is for the artists! Artists will NOT be asked to sell anything, pay to be a part of this event, or have to ask for votes to be celebrated when they celebrate with Josie, The Josie Show, and Country Blast Radio (all owned by Josie Passantino and Tina Passantino). We have filled this night with award celebrations, meaningful readings from the artist's fans, and fun performances. The Lifetime Musical Achievement Award was presented to Razzy Bailey who was in attendance to accept his award.
2016: We had an incredible event this year at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee! Make sure to stop by the gallery tab to take a look! This year was packed with music artists in all genres from around the world. The night included red carpet photos, red carpet interviews by Casie Mason, radio station interviews, red carpet reception performances, an outstanding ceremony with 81 award presentations, and concert event with 38 performances! The award presentations included a Lifetime Musical Achievement Award for Vern Gosdin (Accepted by Beverly Gosdin).
Click on the Receive Updates tab and subscribe so you don't miss out on the event next year. The Schermerhorn was filled with over 1600 attendees; a night we will never forget!
2017: We had an outstanding time this year at the 2017 Josie Music Awards held inside the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Near 3000 people packed the north end zone of the stadium to see amazing performances from 30 different artists such as Bucky Covington, Manny Cabo, Cort Carpenter, LuLu Roman and so many more. There were 92 awards presented on this wonderful day in the sun. MegaTrons were rolling with the happenings on stage. The Career Achievement Award was presented to Hee Haw Legend LuLu Roman and the Lifetime Music Achievement award was presented to The Anderson Family (Lynn Anderson, Liz Anderson, and Casey Anderson).
What are The Josie Music Awards? (also referred to as The Josie's or JMA's)
The Josie Music Awards is a brand of The Josie Network, LLC owned by the highly-respected partnership team of Josie Passantino and Tina Passantino. This team set out and successfully created an award show where winners are selected on their talent, skill, material, professionalism, and more and NOT by button pressing voting. Nominee suggestions go through a lengthy review process by a team of industry leaders and the official nomination list is created from their final decisions. Winners are also selected by this industry leader team (this review team has no connection to independent artists).
The Josie Music Awards is an all genre music award show ceremony which includes a lavish red carpet and many performances. Since its inaugural celebration in 2015, the Josie Music Awards was, is, and remains the largest independent artist award show globally. Certainly, the most gala from the red carpet to the breathtaking venues the award show has been held in such as The Gaylord Opryland Resort "The Springs" building and the world-renowned Schermerhorn Symphony Center Concert Hall, & The Nissan Stadium (all located in Nashville, Tennessee). Thousands of people from around the globe attend such as independent artists, songwriters, record labels, talent agencies, promotion companies, producers, engineers, management companies, press, music industry businesses, family/friends/fans, and more come out each year to enjoy the performances, award recognition, and the elaborate celebration.
The Josie Music Awards was created solely to celebrate those in the independent music industry that work so hard every day and deserve to have a night of their own. This night is not only a celebration, it is also an outstanding way to connect with others in the industry and be seen by some of the top names/companies in the business.
Past Award Show Celebrations:
2015: We are so thankful for the amazing response to our very first award show. We outgrew our large venue so many times we had to add two shows in one day. This is an award show to celebrate the hard work of amazing independent artists. This award show is for the artists! Artists will NOT be asked to sell anything, pay to be a part of this event, or have to ask for votes to be celebrated when they celebrate with Josie, The Josie Show, and Country Blast Radio (all owned by Josie Passantino and Tina Passantino). We have filled this night with award celebrations, meaningful readings from the artist's fans, and fun performances. The Lifetime Musical Achievement Award was presented to Razzy Bailey who was in attendance to accept his award.
2016: We had an incredible event this year at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee! Make sure to stop by the gallery tab to take a look! This year was packed with music artists in all genres from around the world. The night included red carpet photos, red carpet interviews by Casie Mason, radio station interviews, red carpet reception performances, an outstanding ceremony with 81 award presentations, and concert event with 38 performances! The award presentations included a Lifetime Musical Achievement Award for Vern Gosdin (Accepted by Beverly Gosdin).
Click on the Receive Updates tab and subscribe so you don't miss out on the event next year. The Schermerhorn was filled with over 1600 attendees; a night we will never forget!
2017: We had an outstanding time this year at the 2017 Josie Music Awards held inside the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Near 3000 people packed the north end zone of the stadium to see amazing performances from 30 different artists such as Bucky Covington, Manny Cabo, Cort Carpenter, LuLu Roman and so many more. There were 92 awards presented on this wonderful day in the sun. MegaTrons were rolling with the happenings on stage. The Career Achievement Award was presented to Hee Haw Legend LuLu Roman and the Lifetime Music Achievement award was presented to The Anderson Family (Lynn Anderson, Liz Anderson, and Casey Anderson).
The Josie Show
The Award Winning Josie Show has been on the air since October 2009. Josie has conducted over 2,500 interviews with guests such as recording artists, Grammy Legends, Platinum Recording Artists, composers, County Music Hall of Fame Legends, writers, movie stars, and also upcoming independent artists. This is an all genre show. Hosted by now 22 year old teen radio sensation, recording artist/songwriter, and America's Radio Sweetheart Josie Passantino. Josie started her radio career at the age of 14 years old and grew her show into a popular and highly respected Friday night event that has gained a huge audience from around the world. Listeners are able to call in to the live shows with their questions for the guests or participate in the real time chat room where their questions are asked by the host. All episodes are archived on the website www.JosieShow.com. The show is family oriented and safe for all ages.
The Josie Show has listeners and guests from all over the world. Thousands of listeners weekly enjoy the interviews, music, and fun segments. The Josie Show also goes out on location to cover events & hosts events with our Josie Show Concert Series!
Live show airs on Friday evening at 8:00PM Eastern timezone. Archived episodes are available as podcasts as soon as the live broadcast has ended. The show is broadcast on the show's website, on Country Blast Radio, and on blogtalkradio. Archived episodes are available on iTunes, TuneIn Radio app, Zune, Blackberry Podcast, Podfeeds, Digital Podcasts, AOL, the Josie Show website, and most other podcast feeds. All shows are available for stream or free download. The Josie Show is now broadcasted on Country Blast Radio and several syndication stations. A part of The Josie Network. *Awarded for Most Indie Friendly Radio Show*
Country Blast Radio
The Award-Winning radio station, Country Blast Radio was started by the team of the Award-Winning show, "The Josie Show" We play the best mix of all that is Country from signed and independent artists 24/7. This includes Billboard Chart Topping Music, Traditional Country, Modern Country, Country Legends, and Texas Dance Hall. We are a licensed and a national/regiona/major chart reporting station that can be heard at www.CountryBlastRadio.com as well as on your Apple and Android devices with our Free Custom Mobile App. The station has now syndicated other shows that air on the station weekly. Why is our worldwide station unique? Because we get songs the same time commercial major market FM radio does. Josie (owner/GM) and Tina (Owner/Station Manager) are on a panel that rates country music for commercial major market radio. Get on stations and charts that matter! Have you sent your music to us yet? Country Blast Radio is a part of The Josie Network. *Awarded Favorite Radio Station of the Year from New Music Weekly Magazine - TWO YEARS IN A ROW*
Josie Passantino
Josie Passantino, known as the radio sweetheart, also recipient of the Sparkle Award, is a Radio Show Founder/Host, Segment Host, Live Event Host, Singer/Songwriter, author, Owner of Cosmetic Brand “Confidently Ready, “and Licensed/National Chart Reporting Radio Station Owner/General Manager. All part of The Josie Network, LLC also owned and managed by Josie Passantino and Tinamarie Passantino.
Josie started her career in radio at the age of 14 by creating her own radio show 'The Josie Show’ in 2009. The Josie Show was presented with the “Most Indie Friendly Radio Show” honor through the Independent Country Music Association” in 2014. The Josie show is a highly respected show that airs LIVE weekly on Friday Nights at 7 pm Central time zone and features guest interviews and music. Josie has conducted over 2,500 interviews to date. In 2012 Josie Kicked off an additional show, which she calls the 'Josie Show Special Edition' which airs monthly and focuses on the long careers of a single artist each episode. Josie has had the honor of speaking to greats such as Aaron Tippin, Billy Dean, Mickey Gilley, Richard Sterban (Oak Ridge Boys), Craig Wayne Boyd & the Late Legendary Country Music Hall of Fame Artist Ray Price to name a few. Josie was quickly recognized for her amazing personality and interviewing style, not only by listeners but, also by others in the radio business. Josie has hosted Josie’s Hard Country & Season I & II of the 'Dream Quest Challenge.' The Josie Show has gained several syndications (Internet & FM). Josie also had the honor of hosting a live country music independent artist award ceremony event in South Carolina, prior to the start of her own award show “The Josie Music Awards” in 2015.
Josie’s Memberships & Accomplishments:
We are not done... Another one of Josie’s dreams was to own her own licensed radio station. Josie realized that dream on her 18th birthday when her 24/7 Licensed and National/Regional/Major Chart Reporting radio station launched on February 9, 2013. Josie’s Station 'Country Blast Radio' plays the best mix of ALL that is country from signed & independent artists. Country Blast Radio can be heard at www.countryblastradio.com and on our new custom mobile app “Country Blast Radio” for your Apple and Android devices. Country Blast Radio is a respected station that receives new releases the same time as Major Market Commercial Radio, which is unheard of for Online Global Radio. Country Blast Radio won “Favorite Internet Radio Station of the Year” from New Music Weekly in February 2016.
On September 27, 2015 Josie held the first Josie Music Award Event! This was a huge day of events which included a Matinee Show, an Evening Show, and an After Party all held at The Springs owned by the Gaylord Opryland Resort. This is the largest Independent artist award show that Nashville has seen. There were well over 1.500 attendees, over 230 nominees, and 64 awards given in multiple genres. Mr. Razzy Baily who was in attendance also was honored with the Lifetime Musical Achievement Award. Look for details coming soon for the 2016 Josie Music Awards at www.josiemusicawards.com/
The Josie Show and Country Blast Radio will be publishing a book with worldwide global distribution titled, “The Artist Collection.” This will be available summer 2016 everywhere books are sold online. The book will be available in ebook and paperback. This will be a collection of artists telling their music career stories. It will be a must read!
Josie is proud to announce she will have a complete cosmetic, skincare, hair care, and nail enamel line coming this fall 2016. Her new line will be called “Confidently Ready by Josie Passantino.” There will be products for every person and occasion, whether you are running errands or hitting the big stage, we have what you need! Josie’s spokesmodels will be music artists (primarily country artists).
Josie says, “Sometimes you have to make the hard decision and turn your world upside down to achieve your dreams. Go after what you want, make great friends along the way, and love the whole journey.”
Find Josie At:
www.josieshow.com
www.facebook.com/JosieP1995
www.facebook.com/josieshow
www.facebook.com/countryblastradio
www.twitter.com/Josieshow
www.twitter.com/josiepassantino
www.reverbnation.com/josiepassantino2
www.countryblastradio.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/josie-passantino/76/963/607
www.imdb.me/josiepassantino
Josie started her career in radio at the age of 14 by creating her own radio show 'The Josie Show’ in 2009. The Josie Show was presented with the “Most Indie Friendly Radio Show” honor through the Independent Country Music Association” in 2014. The Josie show is a highly respected show that airs LIVE weekly on Friday Nights at 7 pm Central time zone and features guest interviews and music. Josie has conducted over 2,500 interviews to date. In 2012 Josie Kicked off an additional show, which she calls the 'Josie Show Special Edition' which airs monthly and focuses on the long careers of a single artist each episode. Josie has had the honor of speaking to greats such as Aaron Tippin, Billy Dean, Mickey Gilley, Richard Sterban (Oak Ridge Boys), Craig Wayne Boyd & the Late Legendary Country Music Hall of Fame Artist Ray Price to name a few. Josie was quickly recognized for her amazing personality and interviewing style, not only by listeners but, also by others in the radio business. Josie has hosted Josie’s Hard Country & Season I & II of the 'Dream Quest Challenge.' The Josie Show has gained several syndications (Internet & FM). Josie also had the honor of hosting a live country music independent artist award ceremony event in South Carolina, prior to the start of her own award show “The Josie Music Awards” in 2015.
Josie’s Memberships & Accomplishments:
- Josie is a proud VOTING CMA (Country Music Association) MEMBER
- Josie is a CCMA Voting Member (Canadian Country Music Association)
- Josie is a MCMA Voting Member (Manitoba Country Music Association)
- Member on an advisory panel that rates commercial country radio music
- Contributing author in the book Ari’el Rising & one of the 50 featured professional women
- Josie Launched her own cosmetic and hair care line in 2016 “Confidently Ready”
- Josie is the Author of a published book titled, “The Artist Collection” this globally distributed book will be available fall of 2016
- The Josie Music Awards 2nd annual event is on September 18, 2016 (largest gala event for up and coming country artists in Nashville)
We are not done... Another one of Josie’s dreams was to own her own licensed radio station. Josie realized that dream on her 18th birthday when her 24/7 Licensed and National/Regional/Major Chart Reporting radio station launched on February 9, 2013. Josie’s Station 'Country Blast Radio' plays the best mix of ALL that is country from signed & independent artists. Country Blast Radio can be heard at www.countryblastradio.com and on our new custom mobile app “Country Blast Radio” for your Apple and Android devices. Country Blast Radio is a respected station that receives new releases the same time as Major Market Commercial Radio, which is unheard of for Online Global Radio. Country Blast Radio won “Favorite Internet Radio Station of the Year” from New Music Weekly in February 2016.
On September 27, 2015 Josie held the first Josie Music Award Event! This was a huge day of events which included a Matinee Show, an Evening Show, and an After Party all held at The Springs owned by the Gaylord Opryland Resort. This is the largest Independent artist award show that Nashville has seen. There were well over 1.500 attendees, over 230 nominees, and 64 awards given in multiple genres. Mr. Razzy Baily who was in attendance also was honored with the Lifetime Musical Achievement Award. Look for details coming soon for the 2016 Josie Music Awards at www.josiemusicawards.com/
The Josie Show and Country Blast Radio will be publishing a book with worldwide global distribution titled, “The Artist Collection.” This will be available summer 2016 everywhere books are sold online. The book will be available in ebook and paperback. This will be a collection of artists telling their music career stories. It will be a must read!
Josie is proud to announce she will have a complete cosmetic, skincare, hair care, and nail enamel line coming this fall 2016. Her new line will be called “Confidently Ready by Josie Passantino.” There will be products for every person and occasion, whether you are running errands or hitting the big stage, we have what you need! Josie’s spokesmodels will be music artists (primarily country artists).
Josie says, “Sometimes you have to make the hard decision and turn your world upside down to achieve your dreams. Go after what you want, make great friends along the way, and love the whole journey.”
Find Josie At:
www.josieshow.com
www.facebook.com/JosieP1995
www.facebook.com/josieshow
www.facebook.com/countryblastradio
www.twitter.com/Josieshow
www.twitter.com/josiepassantino
www.reverbnation.com/josiepassantino2
www.countryblastradio.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/josie-passantino/76/963/607
www.imdb.me/josiepassantino
