WINNERS
We will be distributing trophies to this year's winners at an appropriate time when the pandemic restrictions have been removed.
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2020 WINNERS
Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist Group
Billy Brandt & The Sugarees
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
Chris Codish – Multi
Outstanding Americana Recording
Billy Brandt & The Sugarees - "Riverside"
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
Billy Brandt
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
Emily Rose
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
Motor City Josh & The Big 3
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
Laith Al-Saadi – Guitar
Outstanding Blues Recording
Brett Lucas - "Soul & Courage"
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
Josh "Motor City" Ford
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
Tosha Owens
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
Patrick Prouty
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
Bugs Beddow – Trombone
Outstanding Classical Recording
Tosha Owens - "We've Got Hate On The Run"
Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble
Motor City Brass
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
Jill Fitzgerald
Outstanding Community Orchestra
Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
Julianne Ankley & The Rogues
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
Larry Labeck – Pedal Steel
Outstanding Country Recording
Julianne Ankley - "Why"
Outstanding Country Songwriter
Julianne Ankley
Outstanding Country Vocalist
Julianne Ankley
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
Detroit Bureau of Sound
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
DJ Linda Lexy
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Recording
Various Artists - "Pure Sounds Of Michigan"
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer/Producer
Liz Larin
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
Dennis Coffey - "Live At Baker's 2006"
Outstanding Children’s/Family Music
Mr. Bob's Rubber Band
Outstanding Live Performance
Motor City Josh & The Big 3
Outstanding Live Sound Technician
Kelly Tucker
Outstanding Local Record Label
Detroit Music Factory
Outstanding National Major Label Recording
Alice Cooper - "Breadcrumbs"
Outstanding National Single
Greta Van Fleet - "Lover, Leaver"
Outstanding National Small/Independent Label Recording
Iggy Pop - "Free"
Outstanding Record Producer
Chuck Alkazian
Outstanding Recording Studio
Tempermill
Outstanding Tribute Band
Major Dudes - A Steely Dan Tribute
Outstanding Video / Limited Budget
Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir - "One Nation: Detroit's Tribute To The Funk"
Outstanding Video / Major Budget
The Raconteurs - "Help Me Stranger"
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group
Sweet Crystal
Outstanding Gospel Choir
David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Instrumentalist
Marq Speck - Keyboards
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
Tosha Owens - "Build A Bridge"
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
Marq Speck
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
David Winans II
Jazz
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group
Ralphe Armstrong
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Sky Covington
Outstanding Jazz Composer
Scott Gwinnell
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Takashi Iio - Bass
Outstanding Jazz Recording
Dennis Coffey - "Down By The River"
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Thornetta Davis
Rap
Outstanding Rap Artist or Group
Trick Trick
Outstanding Rap Composer
REDD
Outstanding Rap MC
Leaf Erikson
Outstanding Rap Producer
Tony "T-Money" Green
Outstanding Rap Recording
REDD - "Drip 2 Clean"
Rock
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist/Group
Gasoline Gypsies
Outstanding Alt/Punk/Indie Artist/Group
The Beggars
Outstanding Heavy Rock Artist/Group
Dead In 5
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
Johnny "Bee" Badanjek – Drums
Outstanding Rock Recording
The Muggs - "Eye to Eye"
Outstanding Rock Songwriter
Dirk Kroll
Outstanding Rock Vocalist
Barbara Payton
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
Nadir Omowale
Outstanding Urban Instrumentalist
Tony "T-Money" Green - Bass
Outstanding Urban Recording
Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir - "One Nation: Detroit's Tribute To The Funk"
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
Nadir Omowale
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
Nadir Omowale
World
Outstanding World Artist/Group
Sean Blackman's In Transit
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
Sean Blackman - Guitar
Outstanding World Recording
James Simonson - "Realities”
Outstanding World Songwriter
Marbrisa
Outstanding World Vocalist
Maggie McCabe
2019 WINNERS
Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist Group
Jill Jack
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
Billy Brandt – Multi
Outstanding Americana Recording
Emily Rose - "Wake Up Brave"
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
Billy Brandt
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
Jill Jack
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
Blues Lady Champagne
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
Jim McCarty – Guitar
Outstanding Blues Recording
Tosha Owens - "Cold In Detroit Tonight"
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
Tosha Owens
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
Tosha Owens
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
Jill Fitzgerald
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
Luis Resto – Keyboards
Outstanding Classical Recording
Jill Fitzgerald - "Shadow"
Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble
Motor City Brass
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
Jill Fitzgerald
Outstanding Community Orchestra
Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
Julianne Ankley & The Rogues
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
Larry Labeck – Pedal Steel
Outstanding Country Recording
Alan Turner - "Tennessee Twister"
Outstanding Country Songwriter
Vin Dombroski
Outstanding Country Vocalist
Vin Dombroski
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
Liz Larin
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
DJ Linda Lexy
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Recording
Liz Larin - "Good Human"
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer/Producer
Carl Craig
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
Aretha Franklin - "Atlantic Singles Collection 1967/70"
Outstanding Children’s/Family Music
Miss Paula & The Candy Bandits
Outstanding Live Performance
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Live Sound Technician
Neil Sever
Outstanding Local Record Label
Funky D Records
Outstanding National Major Label Recording
Greta Van Fleet - "Anthem Of The Peaceful Army"
Outstanding National Single
Greta Van Fleet - "When The Curtain Falls"
Outstanding National Small/Independent Label Recording
Bettye LaVette - "Things Have Changed"
Outstanding Record Producer
T Money Green
Outstanding Recording Studio
Rustbelt
Outstanding Tribute Band
Major Dudes - A Steely Dan Tribute
Outstanding Video / Limited Budget
Gasoline Gypsies - "Freaks & Nonbelievers"
Outstanding Video / Major Budget
Greta Van Fleet - "When The Curtain Falls"
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group
David Winans Pi
Outstanding Gospel Choir
David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Instrumentalist
Marq Andrew Speck - Keyboards
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
David Winans & Joya Koch - "Will You Bring Me There Again"
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
Marq Andrew Speck
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
David Winans II
Jazz
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group
Ron English
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Planet D Nonet
Outstanding Jazz Composer
Scott Gwinnell
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Takashi Iio - Bass
Outstanding Jazz Recording
Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra - "Mulgrew-ology"
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Sky Covington
Rap
Outstanding Rap Artist or Group
T Money Green's Roadwork
Outstanding Rap Composer
Emcee Supa
Outstanding Rap MC
Sean Forbes
Outstanding Rap Producer
T Money Green
Outstanding Rap Recording
Mark Milez - "Summer Night"
Rock
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist/Group
Gasoline Gypsies
Outstanding Alt/Punk/Indie Artist/Group
Kaleido
Outstanding Heavy Rock Artist/Group
Critical Bill
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
Erik Gustafson – Guitar
Outstanding Rock Recording
Gasoline Gypsies - "Vagabundos"
Outstanding Rock Songwriter
Tino Gross
Outstanding Rock Vocalist
Gia Warner
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Urban Instrumentalist
Skeeto Valdez - Drums
Outstanding Urban Recording
Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler - "The One"
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
Nadir Omowale
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
Kat Orlando
World
Outstanding World Artist/Group
Maggie McCabe
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
Larry Frantangelo - Percussion
Outstanding World Recording
Muruga Booker - "Primal Roots”
Outstanding World Songwriter
Maggie McCabe
Outstanding World Vocalist
Maggie McCabe
WINNERS
2018 WINNERS
Americana
Outstanding Americana Artist / Group
The Gasoline Gypsies
Outstanding Americana Instrumentalist
Brett Lucas – Guitar
Outstanding Americana Recording
The Gasoline Gypsies “Killin Time”
Outstanding Americana Songwriter
Jill Jack
Outstanding Americana Vocalist
Emily Rose
Blues
Outstanding Blues Artist / Group
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Blues Instrumentalist
Jim McCarty – Guitar
Outstanding Blues Recording
Laith Al – Saadi “A 75th Birthday Tribute to Jimi Hendrix”
Outstanding Blues Songwriter
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Blues Vocalist
Thornetta Davis
Classical
Outstanding Classical Composer
Takashi Iio
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
Takashi Iio – Bass
Outstanding Classical Recording
Detroit Symphony Orchestra “Copland: Symphony No. 3 & Three Latin American Sketches”
Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble
Motor City Brass
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
Eva Marie Evola
Outstanding Community Orchestra
Michigan Philharmonic
Country
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
Chuck Bartels – Bass
Outstanding Country Recording
The Whiskey Charmers “The Valley”
Outstanding Country Songwriter
Jennifer Westwood
Outstanding Country Vocalist
Devin Scillian
Electronic/Dance
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group
Detroit Techno Militia
Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ
Gabe Gonzalez
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Recording
Amp Fiddler “Amp Dog Knights”
Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer/Producer
Amp Fiddler
General
Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
MC 5 “Kick Out The Jams”
Outstanding Live Performance
Jill Jack Band
Outstanding Live Sound Technician
Neil “T” Sever
Outstanding Local Record Label
Detroit Music Factory
Outstanding National Major Label Recording
Greta Van Fleet “From the Fires” ( Republic )
Outstanding National Single
Greta Van Fleet “Highway Tune”
Outstanding National Small/Independent Label Recording
Whitey Morgan and the 78s “Sonic Ranch”
Outstanding Record Producer
Josh “Motor City Josh” Ford
Outstanding Recording Studio
The Tempermill
Outstanding Video / Limited Budget
Thornetta Davis “I Believe ( Everything Gonna Be Alright )”
Outstanding Video / Major Budget
Greta Van Fleet “Highway Song”
Outstanding Children’s/Family Music
Chrissy Morgan and Sandy Mulligan
Outstanding Tribute Band
Magic Bus
Gospel/Christian
Outstanding Gospel Choir
Motown Legends Choir
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist/Group
Sweet Crystal
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician
David Winans – Bass
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
Tosha Owens “Unite Through Love”
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
David Winans
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
Tosha Owens
Jazz
Outstanding Jazz Composer
Takashi Iio
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Dennis Coffey – Guitar
Outstanding Jazz Recording
Theatre Bizarre Orchestra “Dance With the Devil”
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Kimmie Horne
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group
Skeeto’s Funhouse
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Planet D Nonet
Sky Covington Ft. Club Crescendo
Rap
Outstanding Rap Recording
Nick Speed “D Cyphered”
Outstanding Rap MC
Mahogony Jones
Outstanding Rap Composer
Sean Forbes
Outstanding Rap Producer/DJ
Gabe Gonzalez
Rock
Outstanding Rock Instrumentalist
Danny Muggs – Guitar
Outstanding Rock Recording
Jimmie Bones “Snakebit and Wandering”
Outstanding Rock Songwriter
Jimmie Bones
Outstanding Rock Vocalist
Barbara Payton
Outstanding Heavy Rock Artist/Group
The Muggs
Outstanding Alt/Punk/Indie Artist/Group
The Twistin Tarantulas
Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist/Group
The Seatbelts
Urban
Outstanding Urban Artist/Group
Nadir Omowale
Outstanding Urban Musician
Phil Hale – Keyboards
Outstanding Urban Songwriter
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Urban Vocalist
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Urban Recording
Tosha Owens “Detroit Strong”
World
Outstanding World Artist/Group
Sean Blackman
Outstanding World Instrumentalist
Sean Blackman – Guitar
Outstanding World Recording
Muruga Booker and Mark Hershberger “Sound Games”
Outstanding World Songwriter
Sean Blackman
Outstanding World Vocalist
Liz Larin