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 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 Stage Entertainers (occasion entertainment) 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 WELCOMEGenres 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 |