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The changes in the categories that were made last year remain. There are no longer genre-specific categories for Outstanding Songwriter and Outstanding Vocalist.  There will be one (1) category for each, open to artists in all genres.  Similarly, there will be one (1) category each for Bassist, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Percussionist, and Specialty Instruments, open to artists in all genres. All these options will now be found under "General" on the list below.  The changes represent voting patterns, feedback and suggestions from within and outside of the organization. We are confident these will strengthen the awards overall while continuing to honor members of our vital music community.

 

2023 CATEGORIES

 

Americana 

Outstanding Americana Artist or Group

Outstanding Americana Recording

 

Blues  

Outstanding Blues Artist or Group

Outstanding Blues Recording

 

Classical  

Outstanding Classical Composer

Outstanding Classical Recording  

Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble  

Outstanding Community Orchestra

 

Country  

Outstanding Country Artist or Group  

Outstanding Country Recording

  

Electronic/Dance  

Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist or Group  

Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ  

Outstanding Electronic/Dance Recording  
 

 

General   

Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue   

Outstanding Children’s/Family Music

Outstanding Instrumentalist  (Bassist)  *

Outstanding Instrumentalist  (Guitarist)  *

Outstanding Instrumentalist  (Keyboardist)  *

Outstanding Instrumentalist  (Percussionist)  *

Outstanding Instrumentalist  (Specialty Instruments)  *

Outstanding Live Performance   (INCLUDES VIRTUAL)

Outstanding Live Sound Technician   

Outstanding Local Record Label

Outstanding Local Venue (capacity under 1000)  *

Outstanding Local Venue  (capacity over 1000)  * 

Outstanding National Album  (Major Label) 

Outstanding National Single  (Major Label)

Outstanding National EP/Mixtape (Major Label)

Outstanding Record Producer 

Outstanding Recording Studio

Outstanding Songwriter  * 

Outstanding Tribute Band   

Outstanding Video / Limited Budget (Under $10K)   

Outstanding Video / Major Budget  (Over $10K) 

Outstanding Vocalist  *

 

Gospel/Christian   

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist or Group

Outstanding Gospel Choir

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording 

 

Jazz   

Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist or Group

Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist or Group

Outstanding Jazz Recording 

 

Rap    

Outstanding Rap Artist or Group

Outstanding Rap Recording


 

Rock    

Outstanding Rock/Pop Artist or Group

Outstanding Alt/Punk/Indie Artist or Group

Outstanding Heavy Rock Artist or Group

Outstanding Rock Recording

 

Urban    

Outstanding Urban Artist or Group

Outstanding Urban Recording
 

World

Outstanding World Artist or Group

Outstanding World Recording 

 

* indicates new category since 2022

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