11th Annual Josie Music Awards

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Achievement Awards

• Lifetime Career Achievement Award: Lorrie Morgan
• Songwriter Legend Award: Steve Dorff
• Humanitarian Organization of the Year: Wings of Rescue

JMA Award

• JMA Icon Award: EG Daily
• The JMA Tex Ritter Award: The Malpass Brothers

Entertainer of the Year

• Artist: JD Shelburne
• Duo/Group: The Almas

Artist of the Year

• Multi-Genre Male: Chad Johnson
• Rock: Jasmine Cain
• Country Female: EmiSunshine
• Modern/Pop Country Female: McKayla Prew^[4]
• Outlaw Country: Josh Davis
• R&B/Soul: Shylah Ray
• Americana/Folk Male: Brian Allison
• Southern Rock/Country Rock Female: Krystal King
• Southern Rock/Country Rock Male: Brooks Herring
• Under 18 Alumni: Tege Holt
• Under 18: Tristan Roberson
• Pop Rock: Tim Ringer^[5]
• Americana/Folk Female: Samantha Grimes^[6]
• Gospel/Christian/Inspirational: Shellem Cline^[7]
• Jazz/Blues: Travis Bowlin
• Multi-Genre Female: Clare Cunningham
• Country Male: Waylon Hanel ^[4]
• Country Male Alumni: Chad Bushnell
• Modern/Pop Country Male: Jake Bradley
• Traditional/Classic Country: B.J. Jamison
• Pop/Dance/Contemporary: Alyssa Jacey
• World: Love Itoya
• Emergent Artist of the Year: John Eason
• Emergent Artist of the Year - Country Female: Presley Puig
• Emergent Artist of the Year - Country Male: Caden Wilson

Rising Star of the Year

• Rising Star of the Year Female: Robyn Ashley
• Rising Star of the Year Male: Garrett Huffman
• Rising Star of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Female: Jacki Daniels
• Rising Star of the Year - Country Female: Ashley Brooks
• Rising Star of the Year - Country Male: Kevin Thomas
• Rising Star of the Year - Country Mix Male: Travis Reigh

Duo/Group of the Year

• Artist/Duo/Group of the Year Children’s: Kathryn the Grape
• Duo of the Year - Americana: Sugarcane Jane^[8]
• Duo of the Year - Country: Cliff & Susan
• Group of the Year - Country: Matt Tejeda and The Backwoods Band
• Group of the Year - Multi-Genre: Crooked Eye Tommy
• Group of the Year - Bluegrass: Carolina Bluegrass Style
• Group of the Year - Americana: Andrew Moore and Hooch
• Group of the Year - Hard Rock/Metal: Lost Circus
• Duo of the Year - Multi-Genre: Harmony Holler
• Duo/Group of the Year - Gospel: Riven
• Group of the Year - Country/Rock: The Jess Zimmerman Band
• Group of the Year - Southern Rock: Greye
• Group of the Year - Outlaw Country: Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
• Group of the Year – Blues: King Bee & The Stingers
• Group of the Year - Alternative/Indie/Pop Rock: Defeated
• Group of the Year – Rock: 'The Goldy LockS Band

Vocalist/Vocal Event of the Year

• Vocal Event of the Year - Male/Female Collaboration: Kirstie Kraus, Mike Nash "Largo"
• Vocal Event of the Year: Andrew Chappell and Dave Nudo "I’m All In"
• Vocalist of the Year - Multi-Genre Female: Abbie Thomas^[9]
• Vocalist of the Year - Multi-Genre Male: Chase Bush
• Vocalist of the Year - R&B/Soul: Teri Tobin
• Vocalist of the Year - Jazz/Blues: Lauren Anderson
• Vocalist of the Year - Americana/Folk Female: Jayna Jennings
• Vocalist of the Year - Americana/Folk Male: Jimmy Bowen
• Vocalist of the Year – Outlaw: Danny Spiro
• Vocalist of the Year - Rock/Metal Male: Chris O’Brien
• Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country Male Alumni: Barefoot Joe
• Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country: Kevin Wolff
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female Alumni I: Carrie Brockwell
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male Alumni I: Rob Cole
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male I: Travis Thamert
• Vocalist of the Year - Under 18 Alumni: Robert Levey II
• Vocalist of the Year - Under 18: Zoey Rae
• Vocalist of the Year – Pop: Jack Austin
• Vocalist of the Year - Pop/Rock: River Gibson
• Vocalist of the Year - Adult Contemporary: Lacy Miller
• Vocalist of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational Female: Cece Manuela
• Vocalist of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational Male: Whitlee Casey
• Vocalist of the Year – Bluegrass: Tianna Lefebvre
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Rock/Southern Rock Male: Scott Boyd
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Rock/Southern Rock Female: Tobi Lee
• Vocalist of the Year - Rock/Metal Female: Chelsea Calloway
• Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country Female Alumni: Christine Radlmann
• Vocalist of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country: Eric Diamond
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female I: Lucie Tiger
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female II: Audra McLaughlin
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male II: Cody Glenn Cox
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Female Alumni II: Jenny Grace
• Vocalist of the Year - Country Male Alumni II: Caleb Kelley

Songwriter of the Year

• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Female Alumni: Erin Stoll
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Female: Ashley Jordan
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Male Alumni: Andru Jamison
• Songwriter of the Year - Corey Lee Barker
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal & Pitching Portfolio Female: Sheri Swartz
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal Portfolio Male: Aaron Hymes
• Songwriter of the Year - Personal & Pitching Portfolio Male: Brad McKinney

Music Video of the Year

• Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year: “If I Sin For You?” Celeste Marie Wilson
• Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year Male: “Mama Never Liked The Rodeo,” Eric Lee Beddingfield
• Story Enhanced Performance Video of the Year Duo/Group/Collabs: “I Didn’t Know,” The Goldy LockS Band Feat. Mickie James & The Lacs
• Music Video of the Year Performance Focused Duo/Group: “The Will,” Nu-Blu
• Music Video of the Year Performance Focused Female: “The Bitter End,” Brenda Best
• Music Video of the Year Performance Focused Male: “Damn Good Time,” Jordan Moore
• Social Impact Video of the Year Duo/Group/Collab: “High Heel On The Pedal,” Ashlie Amber Feat. Velvet Rodeo
• Social Impact Video of the Year Male: “I’m Sorry,” Chuck Thomas
• Social Impact Video of the Year Female: “Stardust,” Shy Blossom
• Expressive Verse Video of the Year: “Make Canada Great Again,” Rudy Gunn
• Music Video of the Year Duo/Group/Collab: “Taste The Whiskey, ” Eric Lee Beddingfield with Jesse Keith Whitley
• Music Video of the Year Female: “Gunfire,” Remington Mae
• Music Video of the Year Male: “Wishing Well,” Louie Lee
• Music and Video Projects Children’s: “Baby Ninja,” Kelli Welli
• Music Video of the Year Female Alumni: “Mind Your Own Backyard,” Krystal King
• Music Video of the Year Male Alumni: “White Trash Like Me,” Joey Ferris
• Best Actress in A Music Video: Krystal King, “Mind Your Own Backyard”
• Best Actress in A Music Video: Megan Vanlandingham, “Heaven’s Front Porch”
• Best Actor in A Music Video: Howie Garoutte, “Why Am I Here”
• Best Actor in A Music Video: Country Kid Nikko, “Wishing Well”^[4]

Musician of the Year

• Musician of the Year – Banjo: Dustin Terpenning
• Musician of the Year - Brass/Woodwind: Evangelos Carydakis' (Saxophone)
• Musician of the Year - Multi-Instrumentalist: EJ Edward Ouellette
• Musician of the Year – Strings: Kyle Roop (Pedal Steel) * Musician of the Year – Bass: Charlie Frie
• Musician of the Year – Keys: MarQ Andrew Speck^[4]
• Musician of the Year – Piano: Dr. Tedrin Blair Lindsay
• Musician of the Year - Piano/Keys Alumni: Ed Bazel
• Musician of the Year - Drums/Percussion: Squeak Melusky
• Musician of the Year - Drums/Percussion Alumni: AJ Newton
• Musician of the Year - Guitar I: David Jones
• Musician of the Year - Guitar II: Terence Young
• Musician of the Year - Guitar III: Damon Mitchell

Song of the Year

• Song of the Year - Social Impact - Female: ”Forever 13,” Khloe Grace
• Song of the Year - Social Impact - Female Alumni: “The Sacrifice,” Alyssa Ruffin
• Song of the Year – Social Impact - Male: “Buy Me A Memory,” Chet Lawrence
• Song of the Year - Social Impact : “Stand,” Kathryn Shipley, Lee Newton, Nita Perez, Dimitris Nezis, Holly Fischer, Frank Fasano, Phil Kanakis
• Song of the Year - Holiday: “Cause It’s Christmas,” Revele and Family
• Song of the Year - Bluegrass: “Light In My Life,” Jackson Hollow
• Song of the Year - Alumni - Christian/Gospel/Inspirational: “Wonderful Work,” Jason Lee McKinney Band
• Song of the Year - Gospel/Christian/Inspirational: “Glory To God,” Woodshed Revival
• Song of the Year - Rock/Alt Rock/Metal: “Walk All Over Me,” Brett Ryder
• Song of the Year - Rock/Alt Rock/Metal Individual Alumni: “Ghost,” Spencer Ezell
• Song of the Year - Rock/Alt Rock/Metal Duo/Group Alumni: “Lifeline,” The Almas
• Song of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock Alumni: “Not Ready,” Jake Nelson
• Song of the Year - Southern Rock/Country Rock: “Dead Man Running,” Drifted Harmony
• Song of the Year - Pop/Rock: “Forever,” The Swansons^[4]
• Song of the Year - Folk: “Sweet Mountain Music,” Them Lasses
• Song of the Year - Americana Female: “Hercules,” Sam Hatmaker Feat. EmiSunshine
• Song of the Year - Americana Male: “Worth Breaking,” Brian Allison
• Song of the Year - Americana Duo/Group/Collab: “Pretty Lights of Denver,” Weary Ramblers
• Song of the Year - Outlaw: “Time To Say Goodbye,” Blackwood Mojo
• Song of the Year - World/New Age World: “Smile,” Cecy Santana
• Song of the Year - Instrumental: “Tyrone Blues,” D Boone Pittman
• Song of the Year - Multi-Genre: “Heaven’s Front Porch,” Flatline
• Song of the Year - Pop/Adult Contemporary: “When I’m With You,” Faith Lee
• Song of the Year - Pop Alumni I: “Love You More and More,” Kim Kameron, Darick DDS Spears
• Song of the Year - Jazz/Blues: “Just Walk Away,” Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers
• Song of the Year - R&B/Soul: “Send Me Love,” Markey Blue
• Song of the Year - Hip Hop: “My Heart,” Irene Michaels Feat. Twizm Whyte Piece
• Song of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country Male: “Don’t Forget, Remember Me,” Webb Dalton
• Song of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country Female: “That’s The Way Love Goes,” Paula Buchanan
• Song of the Year - Country Female Alumni: “I told Her For Him,” Rylee Austin
• Song of the Year - Country Female I: “Nashville Don’t Forget Me,” Elisa Smith
• Song of the Year - Country Male Alumni I: “Can’t Be Roped,” Sam Stinson
• Song of the Year - Country Male I: “Sundown In A Small Town,” Shawn Richards
• Song of the Year - Country Male III: “Song On The Radio,” Elliott Booe
• Song of the Year - Country Female II: “Hate To Lie,” Lara Bell
• Song of the Year - Country Male Alumni II: “Sweet Home Tennessee,” Robert Abernathy
• Song of the Year - Country Male II: “Make It To Nashville,” Trey Bryant
• Song of the Year - Country Duo/Group/Collab: “Lives In The Whiskey,” Roseland
• Song of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Male: “Don’t Wanna See The Rain,” Clinton Wilkie
• Song of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Male Alumni: “Whatcha Gonna Do,” Brandon Lowe
• Song of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Female Alumni: “Mr. Wallen,” Ashlyn Greene
• Song of the Year - Modern Country/Pop Country Female: “Forgot Your Name,” McKenna Faith Winters
• Song of the Year - Children’s Music: “It’s Ok To Make Mistakes,” Irene Rose

Album/EP of the Year

• Album of the Year - Rock/Hard Rock/Alt Rock/Metal: “Attitude Is Everything,” Jasmine Cain
• Album of the Year - Pop/Contemporary/Dance: “Unbridled Angel,” Aaron Sidwell
• Album of the Year - Americana/Folk: “Not What I Do,” Laura Sawosko
• Album/EP of the Year - Instrumental: “Christmas Romance Instrumentals,” Corey Lee Barker
• Album/EP of the Year - Holiday: “That’s What Christmas Means To Me,” Robert Bacon
• Album/EP of the Year - Multi-Genre: “Not Gonna Lie,” Abbie Thomas^[9]
• Album/EP of the Year - Jazz/Blues: “Live From The Slippery Noodle,” King Bee & The Stingers
• Album/EP of the Year - Traditional/Classic Country: “Homesick,” Lee Newton
• Album/EP of the Year - Christian/Gospel/Inspirational: “Room With A View,” Brandon Hixson
• Album of the Year – Country: “Pushing Borders,” Matt Castillo
• Album of the Year - Country (Mixed Genre Sound): “When It’s All Said And Done,” Danny Terrell
• EP of the Year - Rock: “Obscura,” Brando Vanschoyck
• EP of the Year - Pop/Contemporary: “Elements,” CheraLee
• EP of the Year - Folk/Americana: “Casualties of a Life Well Lived,” Ashley Jordan
• EP of the Year – Country: “Under The Neon,” Dusty Moats

Best Performance

• Best Stage Performance: Mr. Talkbox
• Vocal Competition Winner At “Passantino’s": Gio

Tribute Band of the Year

• Tribute Band of the Year: Blank Space Tribute featuring Olivia Mojica - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
• Tribute Artist of the Year Female: Ashlie Amber Harris - Tribute to Whitney Houston
• Tribute Artist of the Year Male/Country: Keith Ormrod - Tribute to Kenny Chesney
• Tribute Artist of the Year Male: Don Suiters (Kid Kentucky) - Tribute to Kid Rock

Music Industry Professionals

• Record Label of the Year: Clarksville Sound
• PR/Promotion Company: 2911 Media
• Music Venue of the Year: Ranchman’s (Calgary, Canada)
• Magazine of the Year: Cashbox Magazine
• Television Show/Station of the Year: American Country Network
• Podcast/Music Radio Show: Overtones LIVE Presented by Listen Locally
• Studio/Production Company of the Year: TuneDesigner
• Artist Management Company of the Year: Midwest Artist Group
• Solo Artist Representative of the Year: DLS Music
• Live Show Productions of the Year: The Coyote Store
• Photographer of the Year: Janet Reynolds Photography
• Music Business of the Year: Kincaid-Gooch Voice Studio
• Radio Station of the Year: Sterling Country Radio
• Music Producer of the Year: Dr. Ted Olson

Fan's Choice

• Fan’s Choice Female: Macy Tabor^[10]
• Fan’s Choice Female: EV Mae
• Fan’s Choice Male: David Krantz
• Fan’s Choice Male: Adam Calvert
• Fan’s Choice Duo/Group: Kentucky Just Us
• Fan’s Choice Duo/Group: Matt Clarkson Band

Songwriter Achievement Winners

• "She Is Talking With Her Eyes" - Paul Overstreet, Rory Feek
• "Midnights" - Thornton Cline, Sassy VeZay, Michael Jay
• "Good To Be Blessed" - Corey Lee Barker, Loretta Jent
• "Bad Chemistry" - Austin McKedy, Tracie McKedy, Mackynsie McKedy
• "Higher" - Danny Kensy
• "Right Mind at the Wrong Time" - Brad Morgan, Royce Johns
• "Fly" - Kelsie Kratins
• "Here's to the Man in Red" - Cara Paige, Justine Blazer, Corey Lee Barker
• "Honky-Tonk Withdrawal" - John Bielecki, Brandon Maddox
• "Enlightenment" - Erin Sliney