Dallas,
Texas (phoenixpublicity.com) - The nominations are in for the 11th Annual AWA Award Show. On
September 26th at the Eisemann Center in Richardson,
Texas the �crème de le crème' of the classic country, western and western swing industry will be recognized. The AWA has been hosting the first class awards for the past ten years and this year for the first time they will be recognize the classic country with a category.
Nominees include:
Classic Country: Dale Watson, James Hand, Jamie Richards, Dallas Wayne, Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Heather Myles, Sunny Sweeney, Liz Talley, Leona Williams, Miss Leslie and her Juke Jointers, The Cornell Hurd Band, The Derailers, The Lucky Tomblin Band, The Hoyle Brothers, and Marti Brom.
Western Swing: Asleep at the Wheel, John England and the Western Swingers, Segovia 1862, Jean Stafford, Liz Talley, Joe Paul Nichols, Nadine Lane, Bobby Flores, The Gimbles, The River Road Boys, Billy Mata, Texas Playboys, Ray Benson, Leon Rausch, Reid Wells, Kelli Grant, Ginny Mac and Maryann Price.
Western: Wylie Gustafson, R.W. Hampton, Lon Hannah, Dave Stamey, Ian Tyson, Lynn Anderson, Eli Barsi, Kip Calahan, Juni Fisher, Jean Prescott, Texas Trailhands, Sons of the San Joaquin, Riders in the Sky, Lone Star Chorale. Sisters of the Silver Sage, Jim Farrell, Mike Fleming, Jack Hannah, Les Buffham, Judy Coder, Red Steagall and Rich O'Brien.
A complete list of nominees/categories can be found at: www.phoenixpublicity.com/ccw2.htm
The AWA is also pleased to announce that the legendary Hank Thompson will be the recipient of the Will Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award during the award night celebrations.
The First Annual Classic Country Broadcasters Convention is set to convene at the same time in the same location with registrants representing all facets of the classic country radio industry from terrestrial, satellite to independent, community based broadcasters. Artists and music industry representatives will also be in attendance.
The groundbreaking convention will be kicked off on the morning of September 26th with a keynote address by respected country music historian, author, musician and radio broadcaster Bill C. Malone. Bill was recently nominated for an IBMA Award for his collaborative effort with Rod Moag on 'Remember Me – A Tribute to the Music of the Bailes Brothers'
Scheduled to perform during the ceremonies on the evening of September 26th, include: Heather Myles, The Hoyle Brothers, Claude Diamond, Todd Fritsch, Justin Trevino, Dave Alexander and his Big Band, Sisters of the Silver Sage, Ginny Mac and more.
Informative and provocative panels will be presented over the two day convention. Panelists include: as well and include Rod Moag (KOOP – Austin,Tx), Tracy Pitcox (Heart of Texas Records), Tom Perryman, Robert Bartosh (Roots Music Report), John Lomax III, Ferlin Husky, Lacy J Dalton, Dallas Wayne (artist, KYHI and Sirrius) with more to be announced.
Topics include:
� 'Classic Country Below 92.1 MHz'
� "Defining Classic Country - Are You Stuck in a Time Warp and Can't Get Out?' (alternatively titled "Lost in the Fifties")
� 'Classic Country and Cyberspace',
� "The New Kids on the Block - Satellite and HD Radio"
� "Expanding Your Playlists with New Artists While Maintaining Your Classic Country Format"
� "Developing and Sustaining Local/Community Listenership"
� "The Future of Broadcasting - Where Is It Headed and Are You Prepared?"
� "United We Stand - Creating a Cohesive Network of Classic Country Broadcasters.'
The event will also host a number of artist showcases. Details will appear at www.phoenixpublicity.com/ccw3.htm as they solidify. As always, time will also be allotted for broadcasters and artists to do onsite interviews and liners. Networking and impromptu jamming is definitely encouraged.
The host hotel for the event is The Richardson. A group rate is available for attendees. Please quote the following code when registering: 2X47UZ Convention attendees are encouraged to register as soon as possible before the code expires. The staff at The Richardson can be reached at 214-245-4933.
Event sponsors include: Classic Country and Western Magazine, Roots Music Report, Take Country Back, BMI, KHYI-FM – Dallas and Palo Duro Records.
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