We Are the Music Makers (W.A.M.) is proud to announce the nominees for the 2024 W.A.M. Awards, celebrating the most exceptional independent artists from around the globe. These awards honor the "music makers" who pursue their passion to create original, high-quality music that impacts audiences worldwide.
The W.A.M. Awards embody key values:
Artistry
Musicianship
Originality
Professionalism
Diversity
Excellence
2024 W.A.M. Award Nominees: The 2024 nominees span multiple genres and categories, showcasing a diverse range of talent. Each nominee reflects the core principles of the W.A.M. Awards, demonstrating their commitment to their craft and to making a lasting impact in the music industry. Adult Contemporary:
Raquel Aurilia - I Must Confess Dylan Galvin - My Once In A Lifetime Jennifer Porter - Over You Tess Posner - Volcano Americana/Folk:
Happy Curmudgeons - Be Kind The River Cryers - Lost Art of Losing Shaun Lennon and Scotty Allen - Getting Old Jennifer Porter - Yes I Do
Phil Tittle - Better Man Country:
Brooke Hatala - Who Needs You Rex Robards - Take Over Me
Taylor Walls - Stepping in the Water Jessica Lynne Witty - Memphis Anymore Cover Song:
Brooke Hatala - Have You Ever Seen the Rain Leslie Craig - Paper in Fire Kris Karma - Wicked Games Jennifer Porter - How Long
Gospel / Christian / Inspirational:
DPB - Undefeated 3.0 (Radio Edit) Dylan Galvin - The Human Condition Rosco Johnny - I Shall Not Be Moved Kat Wells - Holy Ground Holiday Song:
Bridgid Ferguson - Cookie Cutter Hallmark Memory Jessica Lynne Witty feat. Paul Sawtelle - It Don't Feel Like Christmas Phil & Alyssa Silva - Waiting on Christmas Round The Globe (feat. Sandi Kight) - Crimson Red and Winter Green Instrumental:
Aranya Banerjee - Silent Embrace
Chasm - Strange Currents
Palmer - Aquarian Nights Karen Salicath Jamali - Angel Hanaels Song Peter Xifaras - Dystopia Love Song:
Brooke Hatala - What Would I Say Jennifer Porter - Yes, I do CHARm™️ - Let Love Grow
Round The Globe (feat. May OnMars) - Falling
Lyrics:
Bridgid Ferguson - Traffic Lights Dylan Galvin - The Human Condition Shaun Lennon - It's Not the Same Without You Kama Tala - The Wayside Pop/EDM:
Jokinen - Gateway Shyla Day - Selfish Spectrum of Sound, C-quig, Rice - Trauma Sydeajah - Crooked Letters
Trinity Wiseman - Blind Spot Zay'Marie - Too Far R & B / Soul:
CHARM™️ - True Love Is Forever Kenny J Wilkins - You're A Woman KIA - Somebody Real
Manny Pemberton - We In The Moment Round The Globe (feat. Makeda Rose) - Don't Wait For Something Bad To Turn Good Rap / Hip Hop:
JNOVA - Want to Be
Rice - Blog It
Jerard Rice - C'est La Vie
T Hawk - Hold Up
Rock / Indie Rock / Alternative / Metal:
Kama Tala - Monterey (Reprise) LoiseE - This is the Time
Round The Globe (feat. Mike E.) - Ideologies Shannon Book - I Need to Breath (Rewired) Singer-Songwriter / Folk:
Helena Kletch - Walrus Song Jennifer Porter - Over You
Taylor Walls - Driving Myself Crazy
Ash Morse - Family Ties Social Justice / Peace:
Round The Globe (feat. Gilbert Bassey) - We Stood Up Steven Chesne - We are the Descendants (79 Languages) (feat. Fredo Bang) Kat Wells - Waves Peter Xifaras - Tears of Humanity World / Reggae:
Avra Banerjee - Ganga Kaleidoscope Steven Chesne - Swahili: Who are the Descendants Palmer - Big Sky Round The Globe (feat. Paul DeMarco) - Feel the Rhythm
Winners will be announced during Indie Talk Podcast's W.A.M. Awards Ceremony Radio Special on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Gold Winner songs will be featured during the broadcast, which will be heard on 15 national podcast stations in 125 cities worldwide. Additionally, a Grand Prize Winner, chosen from all categories, will receive a 3-month PR campaign including song reviews, artist interviews, press coverage, and a podcast feature. The Grand Prize also includes a complimentary mixing and mastering session for one song at BWH Studios.
Mark your calendar and join us on November 17th to celebrate the best in independent music!
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For more information, visit W.A.M. Awards Website.
About the W.A.M. Awards: The W.A.M. Awards honor independent artists who create exceptional music and contribute to the music industry with their originality and dedication. Through this annual celebration, W.A.M. shines a spotlight on the incredible talent of artists worldwide.
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