Most base categories to be broken down by genre or sub-genre. which is determined by number of candidates in each category. Additional categories/genres may be added by our industry leader panel if during the research process they feel an individual or group excels in an area outside of our base categories/genres. Surprise categories may or may not be on the nomination list.
This has been a great surprise by our deciding panel since 2015!
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Categories in Nomination Process
Vocal Event of the Year (formerly Musical Collaboration) World Artist of the Year (music of many languages) Musician of the Year Tribute Artist/Band of the Year Song of the Year Artist of the Year Vocalist of the Year Vocal Duo of the Year Vocal Group of the Year EP of the Year (3-6 songs) Album of the Year (7+ songs) Music Video of the Year Rising Star of the Year Songwriter of the Year Songwriting Achievement of the Year Duo/Group of the Year Artist Management Company of the Year Record Label of the Year Promotion Company of the Year Promotion Through Other Media Video Production of the Year Photographer of the Year Photo of the year (selected from 2020 JMA Photos) Social Impact Song of the Year Stage Fashion Trailblazer of the Year Music Venue of the Year Recording Studio of the Year Outstanding Engineer/Mixing Music Producer of the Year Decided by Panel Entertainer of the Year Lifetime Career Achievement Lifetime Musical Achievement The Josie Show Humanitarian of the Year Instructions Given At Event Best Performance of the Night |
Categories in Suggestion Process
Josie Show Humanitarian of the Year 2021 Independent Country Music Hall of Fame (c. 2017) Inductee 2021 Independent Country Gospel Bluegrass Hall of Fame (c.2018) Inductee Lifetime Career/Music Achievement Award Fan's Choice Age Categories for 2020 Junior (ages 6-12) Young Adult (ages 13 - 17) Adult (ages 18 +) Genres Traditional Country, Modern Country, Contemporary Country, Rock, Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Jazz/Blues, Gospel/Christian, Inspirational, Folk/Americana, Bluegrass, Pop/Contemporary, Instrumental, other (by suggestion on submission forms)
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Please check guidelines to see which awards will be presented at the Pre-Party on September 17th and then acknowledged at the Award Show event on September 18th.
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