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NMA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

New Music Weekly has announced its nominees for the 2021 New Music Awards. Based on chart activity in 2020, the nominees also had help from an online ballot that allowed subscribers and music fans a hand in the nomination process. Top40 leaders for best single include “Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd, “Diamonds” from Sam Smith & “Dynamite” by BTS among others. Male pop artists range from Harry Styles, Justin Bieber & Lewis Capaldi while the female pop artist category includes Ariana Grande & Ava Max among others. The Country field found song nominees from “God Whispered Your Name” by Keith Urban to “Happy Anywhere” by Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani among other leaders in that field. Country Male Artists included Chris Lane, Blake Shelton, Kane Brown leading the pack & Best Female Artists ranged from Gabby Barrett, Carly Pearce to Carrie Underwood. There are also numerous independent artists that have been singled out. Nominations also include radio stations, programmers, record labels and music industry professionals. The New Music Weekly sight has now listed their nominees and once NMW subscribers along with music fans can now vote for their favorites to have an impact in the final outcome. Please reach out to NMW for any and all advertising opportunities to help turn nominations into well-deserved wins. Visit www.newmusicweekly.com for a complete list of the NMA Nominees for 2021. Photo: NMA Nominee Garrett Young