Most base categories to be broken down by genre or sub-genre. which is determined by the number of candidates in each category.  Additional categories/genres may be added by our deciding panel if during the review 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!

Categories in Nomination Process
Vocal Event of the Year 
World Artist of the Year (music of many languages)
Musician of the Year
Tribute Artist/Band of the Year
Song of the Year (both artist & songwriter(s) awarded)
Artist of the Year
Vocalist 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
Songwriting Achievement of the Year (plaque awarded prior to show)
Duo/Group of the Year
Artist Management Company of the Year
Record Label of the Year
Promotion/PR Company of the Year
Media Company of the Year
Video Production of the Year
Photographer of the Year (selected from 2021 JMA Photographers)
Social Impact Song of the Year
Social Impact Video of the Year
Music Venue of the Year
Music Producer of the Year
Best Performance in a Music Video
​Fan's Choice (fan decided)
Best Performance 2022 (fan decided)
Music Artist Autobiography Author of the Year 

Decided by Panel & Josie Music Association
Lifetime Career Achievement
Independent Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee
The Josie Show Humanitarian of the Year
Entertainer of the Year

ALL AGES WELCOME

  
Genres
Traditional Country, Modern Country, Contemporary Country,  Rock, Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Jazz/Blues, Gospel/Christian, Christian Rock, Social Impact,  R & B, Inspirational, Folk/Americana, Bluegrass, Pop/Contemporary, Rap, Hip Hop,  Instrumental,  other (by suggestion on submission forms) 
Multi-Genre may be used when an artist creates music in more than one genre or if genres in a specific category do not have a minimum of 10 nominee candidates for the genre to be split out on its own.

Note: A minimum of 10 nominee candidates needed to add a genre to any specific category
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