Josie Music Awards
The Josie Music Awards is an award organization honoring independent music in all forms and genres; vocalists, performers, songwriters, musicianship, entertainers, songs, albums, music videos, and music industry professionals, among others.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The panel of judges is made up of musicians and music industry professionals.[7]
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Awarded for | Independent music in all forms from around the globe. |
Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
Country | United States |
First awarded | 2015 |
Website | josiemusicawards |
The Josie Music Awards' first awards ceremony was in 2015 and is held annually in October.[8] The ceremony features live music performances, tributes to music industry icons, and award presentations for composers, songwriters, and performers. Award ceremonies have been held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Nissan Stadium, The Celebrity Theater in Dollywood, and The Grand Ole Opry House.[9][10]
Past recipients of the Lifetime Career Achievement Award and those inducted into the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame include, Lacy J. Dalton,[11][12] Vern Gosdin,[13] William Lee Golden,[14] Razzy Bailey, Lulu Roman, Bobby G. Rice, Bucky Covington, and T. Graham Brown, among others.[15]
Categories
Artistry and Performance
- Songwriter of the Year
- Entertainer of the Year
- Vocalist of the Year (multiple genres)
- Musician of the Year (multiple genres)
- JMA Outstanding Performance
- Rising Star (male/female)
- Artist of the Year (multiple genres)
- World Artist of the Year
- Duo/Group of the Year (multiple genres)
- Music Video of the Year
- Social Impact Video of the Year
- Best Performance in a Music Video (male/female)
- Tribute Artist/Band of the Year (multiple genres)
- Fans Choice (male/female)
Recorded Music
- Song of the Year
- Album of the Year
- EP of the Year
- Vocal Event of the Year
- Social Impact Song of the Year
Music Industry Professionals
- Public Relations Company of the Year
- Record Label of the Year
- Photographer of the Year
- Promotion Company of the Year
- Management Company of the Year
- Video Production of the Year
- Music Producer of the Year
- Media Company of the Year
- Music Venue of the Year
Achievement Awards
- Songwriters Achievement of the Year
- Lifetime Career Achievement
- Humanitarian of the Year
- Induction into the Independent Country Hall of Fame
2022 Winners
- Lifetime Career Achievement - Lacy J. Dalton
- Fans Choice (Female) - Tobi Lee
- Fans Choice (Male) - Roger Adams
- Fans Choice (Group) - William Lee Golden and The Goldens
- JMA Outstanding Performance - Ricky Gunter
- Stage Fashion Trailblazer - Justine Blazer
- World Music Artist of the Year - Gabriela Sepúlveda
- Best Performance in a Music Video (Female) - Michelle Leigh - Jesus Thinks I’m Beautiful
- Best Performance in a Music Video (Male) - Stace Shook - What I Want
- Outstanding Musical Ensemble - Kitt Wakeley - Live and Recorded Sound
- Tribute Artist of the Year - Kid Kentucky - Tribute to Kid Rock[16]
- Tribute Band of the Year - Lone Star Skynyrd - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Vocal Event of the Year - Diane Berry and Joe Wade Smith - Yours
- Public Relations Company of the Year - Wayne Public Relations
- Record Label of the Year - Heart Songs Music Group
- Photographer of the Year - Lisa Morrow Photography
- Promotion Company of the Year - Publicity – Marketing – Media - 2911 Media
- Management Company of the Year - Salter Gann Universal - Promotions and Management, LLC
- Video Production of the Year - Kenny Lee Productions
- Music Producer of the Year - Bill McDermott
- Venue of the Year - The Coyote Store
- Musician of the Year - Nick Psyhogios
- Musician of the Year (Guitarist) - Randy Barnette
- Rising Star (Female) - Chesney Claire
- Rising Star (Male) - Nate Venturelli
- Vocalist of the Year (Rock) - Tim Henry
- Vocalist of the Year (Bluegrass) - Billy Droze
- Vocalist of the Year (Folk/Americana) - Linda Arseneault
- Vocalist of the Year (Outlaw Country) - Blake Anthony Ellege
- Vocalist of the Year (Southern Rock/Country Rock) - Adam Web
- Vocalist of the Year (R&B/Soul) - Tracy Cruz
- Vocalist of the Year (Christian/Gospel/Inspirational) - Lia Caton
- Vocalist of the Year (Jazz/Blues) - Stephanie Adlington
- Vocalist of the Year (Pop) - Auti
- Vocalist of the Year (Multi-Genre) - Liza Smith
- Vocalist of the Year (Traditional Country) - Landon Heights
- Vocalist of the Year - (Modern Country/Female) - Celeste Kellogg
- Vocalist of the Year - (Country/Male) - Chad Wilson
- Vocalist of the Year - (Modern Country/Male) - Danny Kensy
- Vocalist of the Year - (Country/Female) - Christine Radlmann
- Vocalist of the Year (under 18) - Ryleigh Madison
- Artist of the Year (Modern Country/Female) - Heather Nikole Harper[17]
- Entertainer of the Year (Male) - Andy Davis
- Entertainer of the Year (Female) - Claudette King
- Entertainer of the Year (Duo/Group) - The Malpass Brothers
- Duo/Group of the Year (Bluegrass) - The Goodwin Brothers[18]
- Song of the Year (Multiple Songwriters Project) - Trace Thompson and Heather Victorino - Sippin’ On Tequila
- Single of the Year (Country Rock/Southern Rock) - Ethan Vincil - Lonesome Drifters Son
- Single of the Year (Traditional Country) - Austin Van - Driving Me Out of Your Mind[19]
- Single of the Year (Multi-Genre) - Greg Roberts - I’m Packing Up
- Single of the Year (Christian/Gospel/Inspirational) - Steve Bridgmon - Jesus Still Loves Me
- Single of the Year (Bluegrass) - Zach Top - Like It Ain’t No Thing
- Music Video of the Year (Female) - Katie Belle - Daughter
- Music Video of the Year (Male) - Phillip Sanders - If I Didn’t Love You Girl
- Music Video of the Year (Group) - Chase The Night - Just A Fool
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