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The 12th Annual Independent Music Awards Announce Winners

THE 12TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED


Ben
Kweller, Band Of Skulls, Killer Mike, Dethklok, Willie Nile, Passenger,
Five Finger Death Punch, Team Me, Gungor, Bernie Worrell Orchestra, The
Wiyos and Little Freddie King Among The 12th IMA Winners

Banned Iranian duo Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat Take Top Honors in World Traditional Album

Fan Online Voting Will Determine The 12th IMA Vox Pop Winners


Ben
Kweller, Band Of Skulls, Killer Mike, Dethklok, Little Freddie King,
Passenger, Five Finger Death Punch, Team Me, Gungor, Bernie Worrell
Orchestra, The Wiyos, and Willie Nile are among the exceptional self-released and independent label talent named today by Music Resource Group (MRG) as the Judge-determined Winners of The 12th Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential international awards program for independent bands and fans.

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The Blind Boys of Alabama Sign to Sony Masterworks

Gospel Music Legends The Blind Boys Of Alabama Sign To Sony Masterworks Worldwide


 
New Album Coming in the Fall Produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Featuring Special Guests


NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Blind Boys Of Alabama have signed a worldwide deal with Sony Masterworks, and the label will release the band’s next album this Fall. Produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, the release will feature an array of unexpected special guests to be announced soon.

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Independent Vocalist GYLES is Nominated for Best Urban EP for “Love & Denial” | WATCH NEW VIDEO

Independent Toronto Songstress GYLES is Nominated for Best Urban EP “Love & Denial” WATCH Acoustic Music Video, “Heart Bandit” Good Afternoon Readers, It looks like Toronto, Canada Soul vocalist GYLES is starting to get her due. Just recently, GYLES has been nominated in a category for Best Urban EP by …

Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” to Receive Award @ Songwriters Gala

“A CHANGE IS GONNA COME” TO RECEIVE TOWERING SONG AWARD
AT SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME GALA



Previously Announced Inductees Include Tony Hatch, Mick Jones & Lou Gramm, Holly Knight, JD Souther, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry


New York – April 22 – The 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame Towering Song Award will be presented to “A Change Is Gonna Come” at the 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, SHOF Chairman Jimmy Webb announced today.  The song, written and originally performed by the legendary Sam Cooke, is published by ABKCO Music.

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Jennifer Hudson to be Honored by the Recording Academy® @ Grammys On The Hill Awards® April 17th, 2013

The Recording Academy® To Honor Grammy® And Academy Award® Winner Jennifer Hudson At Grammys On The Hill® Awards April 17


  
Washington’s Most Interesting Mix of Music and Politics Will Take Place at the Hamilton with Proceeds Benefiting the GRAMMY Foundation®

Advocacy Day for Music Makers Will Take Place on Capitol Hill April 18

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Recording Academy® — the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards®— will present its 2013 GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 17 at the Hamilton. Known as “Washington’s most interesting mix of music and politics,” the event will honor GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson for her artistic achievements and generosity as a philanthropist.

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Chaka Khan Introduces Line of Chocolates & Candles @ the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Introduces Her Line of Chocolates and Candles at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge During GRAMMY Week


  
Chaka’s Chakalates and Khana Sutra Candles Are Available Online Now

International Icon Continues Year-long Celebration of 40 Years in Music and Entertainment


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan will introduce two of her signature products in the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge today, Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9, in conjunction with the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Ceremony on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS network from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). GRAMMY performers and presenters will be treated to gifts of Chaka’s gourmet chocolates, Chakalates, and her Khana Sutra candles. The international music icon and entrepreneur will be in the lounge during GRAMMY Week to meet and gift talent.

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Andraé Crouch Honored @ Stellar Awards Weekend | Also Honored by ASCAP | PBS Airs Special, The Andraé Crouch Collection

Legendary Gospel Artist & Songwriter Andraé Crouch Honored During Stellar Awards Weekend And At Inaugural Ball


 
Riverphlo Artist Introduces His Multiple Stellar Award Nominated Song “Let The Church Say Amen” At Recent Telecast
 
PBS Airs Special, The Andraé Crouch Collection

 
(Los Angeles, CA) – January 2013 – Riverphlo Recording Artist Andraé Crouch is an icon in Gospel music.  Known for countless Gospel hits such as “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”, “My Tribute” and his most recent mega-hit, “Let The Church Say Amen”, Crouch has been in the music industry for over four decades.
 
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The Trumpet Awards Foundation Announces Star Studded Line-Up for Jan. 26th, 2013 Show

Trumpet Awards Ceremony will Feature Fantasia, Jennifer Holiday, Anthony Hamilton, Tyrese, Tamala Mann, TV One’s R&B Diva’s, Amber Riley, Zendaya Coleman and More



The Trumpet Awards Foundation announces celebrity performers and presenters for the 2013 Trumpet Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 4pm at the Cobb Energy Center Theatre. Limited tickets are available for select events at http://www.trumpetfoundation.org.


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 23, 2013

The Trumpet Awards Foundation announced their star powered cast of performers and celebrities appearing at the 2013 Trumpet Awards presented by Cadillac and Wells Fargo.

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Motown Singer KEM Leads All Nominees for The 44th NAACP Image Awards with 4 Nominations

Motown Recording Artist KEM Leads All Nominees For The 44th NAACP Image Awards With Four (4) Nominations



   THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS WILL AIR LIVE AT 8PM ET (TAPE-DELAYED AT 8PM PT) ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 ON NBC

KEM’S “YOU’RE ON MY MIND” VIDEO FEATURES APPEARANCES BY 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS HOST, ANTHONY ANDERSON, ALONG WITH BRUCE BRUCE & GOAPELE, TO GIVE LOVE A COMEDIC TWIST


DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Two-time Grammy Award®-nominated Motown artist KEM leads all nominees for the 44th NAACP Image Awards with four (4) nominations for his songs: “Glorify The King,” “Be Mine For Christmas,” “You’re On My Mind” and for his “You’re On My Mind” video.



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Shemekia Copeland Scores Blues Music Award Nom. as Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist | “Lemon Pie” Nominated for Best Song

ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER AWARD NOMINATION FOR BLUES QUEEN SHEMEKIA COPELAND  On the heels of the announcement that 331/3, her current release, is up for a Grammy (Best Blues Album), comes word that she’s received a Blues Music Award nomination as Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist.  ..And “Lemon Pie,” the lead track …