The Kentucky Center to Host 5th Annual Louisville Music Awards; Finalists Announced!
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 05, 2017
The Kentucky Center will host the 5th Annual Louisville Music Awards on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Bomhard Theater (501 W. Main St., Louisville, KY). Voting for the Louisville Music Awards will be open from October 9 through October 20. To view the nominees and vote, visit www.do502.com.
The Louisville Music Awards are held annually to highlight the diverse artists, pioneers, fans and businesses that make up the Louisville music community. This event aims to bring attention to the quality and diversity of Louisville's local music scene, and to recognize artists who have had a particularly special year. The Louisville Music Awards provide the unique opportunity for artists from all genres to come together with each other and with the public to support and celebrate one another.
Red carpet and pre-party in the main lobby - 6:30 p.m. Awards ceremony - 8 p.m. After party in the main lobby to follow. Tickets are $10, on sale October 9 at 10 a.m. Kentucky Center Members call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
Visit The Kentucky Center at www.kentuckycenter.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
THE FINALISTS FOR THE AWARDS ARE:
AMERICANA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native
Bendigo Fletcher
Joann + The Dakota
Stuart Wicke
Tyler Lance Walker Gill
BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Aaron Bibelhauser
Mama Said String Band
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
Misty Mountain String Band
Relic
BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Big Poppa Stampley
Da Mudcats
Laurie Jane and The 45's
Mississippi Adam Riggle
Tyrone Cotton
COVER BAND OF THE YEAR
Louisville Crashers
The Sheryl Rouse Band
The Winger Brothers
Thunderstruck
Tony and the Tanlines
Unlimited Show Band
HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jack Harlow
James Lindsey
Metez Trice
RMLLW2LLZ
Villebillies
JAZZ/AVANT GARDE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Curio Key Club
Future Killer
Jaye Jayle
Phourist and the Photons
Sara Soltau
Small Time Napoleon
Soft Self Portraits
METAL/HARDCORE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Anagnorisis
Anwar Sadat
Savage Master
Stonecutters
Tropical Trash
Wombo
POP/ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Cat Casual
Cereal Glyphs
Frederick the Younger
Jaxon Lee Swain
Maximon
Quiet Hollers
White Reaper
R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR
BRXTN
Carly Johnson
Free Soul Effect
Jenna Dean
Kori Black
Otis Jr. & Dr. Dundiff
SINGER/SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Aaron Bibelhauser
Andrea Davidson
Delafaye
Joan Shelley
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Big Sur" - The Deloreans
"Funny Ways" - Quiet Hollers
"Judy French" - White Reaper
"Louisville" - Tyrant ft. Kori Black
"Pusher" - Wax Fang
"Wanna Shine" - James Lindsey
"Where I'll Find You" - Joan Shelley
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Amen Breaks - Quiet Hollers
Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native - Self-Titled
Of Random Unison - Free Soul Effect
Joan Shelley - Self-Titled
Perpeteia - Anagnorisis
Same Sky - James Lindsey
World's Best American Band - White Reaper
The mission of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is to lead and enrich the artistic, educational and economic vitality of the region by providing unparalleled programming and cultural events. The Center serves Kentucky through education and initiatives which expand and diversify audiences while enhancing their understanding, appreciation and support for the arts.
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