NMW ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 NEW MUSIC AWARDS New Music Weekly magazine has officially announced the nominations for the 2015 New Music Awards. Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande and Sam Smith are among the mainstream nominees with Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton among the many Country nominations. There is a record number of nominations for top independent artists with special attention also given to radio stations, music and program directors, record labels and industry professionals. Music fans and industry professionals can contribute to the final outcome of the awards process by casting votes HERE for their favorite artists and bands on the magazine’s website. New Music Weekly magazine is also now in production for a special Nomination Issue where nominees are encouraged to lobby for additional support. This special issue will also be on-sight at this year’s CRS (Country Radio Seminar) which will be held in Music City U.S.A. Nashville,, TN. Please visit now at newmusicweekly/?page_id=67190 where you will find the open ballot. The 2015 NMA Nominees are . . . Top40 Single of the Year: “All About That Bass” Meghan Trainor “Dark Horse” Katy Perry “Fancy” Iggy Azalea “Happy” Pharrell Williams “Problem” Ariana Grande “Rude” Magic! Top40 Male Artist of the Year: Bruno Mars Chris Brown Enrique Iglesias Jason Derulo Justin Timberlake Pitbull Sam Smith Top40 Female Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande Beyonce Iggy Azalea Jessie J Katy Perry Lady Gaga Taylor Swift Top40 Group of the Year: Black Keys Imagine Dragons Maroon 5 One Direction One Republic Paramore Script Best New Top40 Artist of the Year: Bill Curreri Charli XCX Cole Phoenix Iggy Azalea Meghan Trainor Sam Smith Best New Top40 Group of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer Carmen & Camille Echosmith Milky Chance Nico & Vinz Top40 Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande Bill Curreri Brandy Moss Scott Charli XCX Echosmith Trey Songz Top40 Radio Station of the Year: KDUC - Barstow, CA KKCK - Marshall, MN KSPI - Stillwater, OK WAKQ - Paris, TN WELT - Swainsboro, GA WKNY - Kinston, NY WJDQ – Meridian, MS WMQT – Marquette, MI Top40 PD of the Year: Bobby Bobby Dee/WELT Dustin Williams/KMJY Jay McRae/KSPI Jim Lewis/WOAH Jim Koski/WMQT Lee Taylor/WJDQ Michael Garcia/KDUC Warren Lawrence/WKNY Steven Mills/WLVY Top40 MD of the Year: Criztian/WMXD Terry Hailey/WWKF Russ Berreth/KKCK Top40 Promotion of the Year: All Access KLM Lembo Entertainment Protocol Entertainment Team Clermont Promotions Top40 Record Label of the Year: Capitol Def Jam/IDJMG Epic/Sony Interscope RCA/RLG Universal Republic AC Single of the Year: “All About That Bass” Meghan Trainor “All Of Me” John Legend “Benny & the Jets” Brandy Moss Scott “Fire” Gavin DeGraw “Happy” Pharrell Williams “Rude” Magic! “Shake It Off” Taylor Swift AC Male Artist of the Year: Andy Grammer Ed Sheeran Gavin DeGraw Hozier John Legend Lawrence Preston Matt Backer Sam Smith AC Female Artist of the Year: Brandy Moss Scott Christina Perri Colbie Caillat Idina Mezel Marsha Jewell Miley Cyrus Taylor Swift AC Group of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer Coldplay Flaunt Maroon 5 Nico & Vinz One Direction Best New AC/Hot AC Artist: Autumn Sky Wolfe Becky G Francis Bowie Meghan Trainor Sam Smith Best New AC/Hot AC Group of the Year: Hozier Flaunt Nico & Vinz Milky Chance AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Anushka J Chakra Bleu Marsha Jewell Matt Backer Viennie V AC Radio Station of the Year: KQCR - Hampton, IA WATD - Marshfield, MA WBHC - Hampton, SC WDNH - Honesdale, PA WGMT - Lyndonville, VT WJER - Dover, OH WLKG - Lake Geneva, WI WWRR - Scranton, PA WVIN - Bath, NY AC PD of the Year: Billy Bezoni/KCHE Dave Michaels/WLKG George Schmitt/WDNH Kevin Coan/WBHC Paul Ciliberto/WWRR Russ Davidson/KEHK Steve Kelly KOMC AC MD of the Year: Eric St. John/WJER John Shea/WATD Michael Johnson/KRVG Mike Betten/KQCR Shawn McNight/WGMT Steve Wiley/KTDY Troy House/WKKQ AC Record Label of the Year: Capitol Cinderella Columbia/Sony In2une Music Jive/Zomba Reprise/WEA RCA/RLG Country Single of the Year: “American Kids” Kenny Chesney “Damn Good Day” Brian Grilli “Freestyle” Lady Antebellum “Girl In A Country Song” Maddie & Tai “Neon Lights” Blake Shelton “Shotgun Rider” Tim McGraw “Ready Set Roll” Chase Rice Country Male Artist of the Year: Blake Shelton Eric Church Jake Owen Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Luke Bryan Tim McGraw Country Female Artist of the Year: Carrie Underwood Dolly Parton Eileen Carey Lee Ann Womack Marianne Allison Miranda Lambert Morgan Riley Country Group/Duo of the Year: Florida Georgia Line Band Perry Taylor Made Thompson Square Beadle Brothers Country Group of the Year: Band Perry Florida Georgia Line Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Flatts Thompson Square Best New Country Artist of the Year: Ariana Hodes Da Cole Dennis Ledbetter Faron Young Juanita Rose Matt Farris Michael Eston Sam Hunt Best New Country Group of the Year: Bradford Loomis & Beth Whitney Hicks MacLear & Waters Matt Williams & Alyssa Morrissey Western Avenue Country Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Andrew Heller Billy White Jr Brian Grilli Jiggley Jones Jordan Anderson Marty McIntosh Morgan Riley Rick Monroe Country Radio Station of the Year: KFGE – Lincoln, NE KGKL – San Angelo, TX KLMJ – Hampton, IA KTNN – Window Rock, AZ KQBA – Sante Fe, NM WIFE – Connersville, IN WAGS – Bishopville, SC KKYN – Plainview, TX WKUL – Cullman, AL Country PD of the Year: Ben Catley/KKYN Boomer Kingston/KGKL Cathy Kates/KKCB Chris Diestler/KQBA Lee Moffitt/KTNN Mike Thomas/KFAV Steve Albertsen/KFGE Ted Cramer/WIFE Country MD of the Year: Alex Hart/KKCN Beau Garrison/WKUL Brandon Iron Sprague/KGMN Cliff Beach/WYTI Dan Hollander/WLLX Michael Johnson/KZKS Mike Betten/KLMJ Thurston Clary/WISK Country Promotion of the Year: Alan Young/Alan Young Promotions Chris Taylor Ed Spacek/The Spacek Company Gene Higgins/HMG Nashville James Williams/James Williams Promotions Jerry Duncan/Jerry Duncan Promotions Nancy Tunick/Grassroots Promotion Tom McBee and Associates Country Record Label of the Year: Big Machine/Universal EMI RCA/RLG Republic Nashville WB/WEA College Artist of the Year: Covergeist Lorde Meghan Trainor Marilyn Manson Slash Willie Nelson College Band of the Year: Neighbourhood Paramore Pretty Reckless Rise Against Rixton Theory Of A Deadman Best New College Band of the Year: Amen Alibi Angeles Band Charm City Devils Mouth Of The South Oh, Sleeper War Of Ages College Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Femi Kuti Lawrence Preston Mikal Cronin College Radio Station of the Year: Classic Artists Today KCLC WALW Weathered Steel WMWX College PD of the Year: Billy Spry/WMWX Craig Blake/Weathered Steel Naomi Soule/KCLC Jason Wells/WALW Ray White College Promotion of the Year: AAM Break Thru Promotions Howard Rosen Promotion Planetary Group Team Clermont Tinderbox Music College Record Label of the Year: Elektra/Asylum Lava/Republic Razor & Tie Vanguard Crossover Artist of the Year: Autumn Sky Wolfe Bill Curerri Carmen & Camille Flaunt MacLear & Waters Marsha Jewell Matt Backer Record Pool of the Year: Bigcity DJS Next Music Group Pacific Coast DJ Association Soundworks Starfleet Publicity/PR of the Year: Big Picture Media Hot Schatz PR Jones & O’Malley Music City Media Rogers & Cowans So Much Moore Media Webster & Associates Internet Station of the Year: Breeze Country Bear Country Blast Hot Country 102 Indie104 MPAK Radio THH WIDE Real Country LexBroadcasting
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:40:21 +0000
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