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IMN NOMINATIONS SET

The Independent Music Network has announced its nominations for their annual Independent Music Network Awards. Based on popularity & votes via the network’s sight, IMN showcases the very best for 2021 in the independent arena. They invite artists and bands for their 2021 Nomination Radio Special for both the Mainstream and the Country formats & fan votes this month on the sight will help to determine the winners. This will be the final look at songs, artists & nominees before announcing the winners in January of 2022. Recording artist and radio personality Buck McCoy will host both shows from his Nashville studios where he will provide detailed information on many of the nominees featured. If you feel you are deserving of this recognition and you want to participate – please contact talent director Debi Fee @ FAF Media – 310-877-9006 ([email protected]) in order to secure a spot on this all important syndicated radio show. The current list of nominees are as follows:

2021 INDEPENDENT MUSIC NETWORK AWARDS

Mainstream Nominations

Favorite Single:

“Endure” Sofia Evangelina

“Thoughts & Prayers” Rebecca Angel

“I Got The Music In Me” April Diamond & David Longoria

“You Are The One” Art Carter

“Who’s To Blame” Garrett Young

“Closer” Gramma Rikki

“Night Until The Day” Thadeus Project

Favorite Male Artist:

Garrett Young

Art Carter

Christopher Joyner

Papa Chico

John Michael Ferrari

Favorite Female Artist:

Sofia Evangelina

Gramma Rikki 

Eileen Carey

Chesney Claire

Brandy Moss Scott

Favorite Impact Artist:

Art Carter

Brandy Moss Scott

Gramma Rikki

Papa Chico

John Michael Ferrari

Favorite Group or Duo:

Thadeus Project

Mind Body & Soul

Doug Kistner & Bill Champlin

Shytown

April Diamond & David Longoria

Mainstream Breakout Single:

“Leave It All Behind” Eileen Carey

“Fire Inside” Christopher Joyner

“Night Until The Day” Thadeus Project

“My Heart Can’t Breathe” John Michael Ferrari

“Thoughts & Prayers” Rebecca Angel

New Discovery Artist:

Sofia Evangelina

Art Carter

John Michael Ferrari

Shytown 

Chesney Claire

New Artist Breakout Single:

“Caught In A Lie” Papa Chico

“Distracted” Chesney Claire

“You Are The One” Art Carter

“Fire Inside” Christopher Joyner

“Endure” Sofia Evangelina

Country Nominees

Favorite Single:

“Your Fool” Garrett Young

“Uptown Girl Down Home Guy” Poppyiris

“Love Is Always 17” Del Robbins

“Down Home Georgia” Kevan Michaels

“What If You Did” Christine Van Hoy

“California” Travis Reid Ball & the Trouble  

“Daddy’s Blue Jean Jacket” Mike Kuster

“Rag Top Down” DK Davis

Favorite Male Artist:

Kevan Michaels

Mike Kuster

Del Robbins

DK Davis

Garrett Young

Favorite Female Artist:

Eileen Carey

Callie Young

Christine Van Hoy

Kinsey Rose

Favorite Duo or Band:

Travis Reid Ball & the Trouble

Harrison Country

Poppyiris

The Dylan Harris Network

Favorite Impact Artist:

The Dylan Harris Network

Mike Kuster.

Callie Young

Del Robbins

Garrett Young

DK Davis

Country Breakout Single:

“Ride On The Gypsy Wind” The Dylan Harris Network

“Daddy’s Blue Jean Jacket” Mike Kuster

“Wide Open Skies” Segal Venerate

“Ain’t The Beer Cold” Harrison Country

“Down Home Georgia” Kevan Michaels

“Rag Top Down” DK Davis

New Discovery Artist:

Segal Venerate

Kevan Michaels

The Dylan Harris Network

Travis Reid Ball & the Trouble

Additional Nominations

Favorite Crossover Artist:

Callie Young

Garrett Young

Brandy Moss Scott

Eileen Carey

Poppyiris

Inspirational Song of the Year:

“Thanks To You It Wasn’t Me” Bradley Harris

“Find The Stars” Terry Bell

“Endure” Sofia Evangelina

“Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” Kinsey Rose 

Entertainer of the Year:

Callie Young 

Christine Van Hoy

Eileen Carey

Kevan Michaels

Mind Body & Soul

Garrett Young

Record Label of the Year:

Fame & Fortune Entertainment

Route 66

West Coast Collective

Apache Road

Producer of the Year:

Garrett Young

Rashid Lanie 

Jim Cartwright

Holiday Song of the Year:

“Love Come Around” Pete Hopkins

“Going Home For Christmas” Johnny Dan

“Christmas Of My Heart”  Jeff Fowler

“Christmas Time Without You” Michael Damian

Video of the Year:

“All Good” The Dylan Harris Network

“Love is Always Seventeen” Del Robbins

“Vitamin U” Poppyiris

“Nothing to Say” Sivill Williams

INDEPENDENT MUSIC NETWORK AWARD NOMINEES 2021

Photo: IMN Nominee Christopher Joyner