Josie Music Awards | |
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Awarded for | Independent music in all forms from around the globe. |
Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
Country | United States |
First award | 2015 |
Website | josiemusicawards |
The Josie Music Awards is an award organization honoring independent music in all forms and genres; vocalists, performers, songwriters, 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]
The Josie Music Awards' first awards ceremony was in 2015. It 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]
Artistry and Performance
Recorded Music
Music Industry Professionals
Achievement Awards