For Immediate Release
Austin, TX — November 17, 2024 — We Are the Music Makers (W.A.M.) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 W.A.M. Awards! This prestigious event, hosted on the Indie Talk Podcast, celebrates the very best in independent music, honoring the passion, artistry, and innovation of creators worldwide.
The W.A.M. Awards highlight the extraordinary achievements of independent artists who exemplify artistry, musicianship, originality, professionalism, diversity, and excellence.
Tune in to The Awards Podcast Ceremony, available anytime and anywhere. on Indie-Talk.com
We Are the Music Makers (W.A.M.) extends our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the 2024 W.A.M. Awards! This year’s honorees represent the pinnacle of independent music, showcasing exceptional artistry, originality, and musicianship across a diverse range of genres. From Bronze to Gold, each award celebrates the immense dedication and creative spirit of these talented artists who continue to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide. We are proud to recognize their achievements and celebrate the profound impact their music has on the global stage. Congratulations to all the winners—you are the heart of independent music!
The 2024 W.A.M. Award Winners
Grand Prize Winner.
Kama Tala – Monterey (Reprise)
Adult Contemporary
Bronze Award: Raquel Aurilia – I Must Confess
Silver Awards: Dylan Galvin – My Once In A Lifetime | Jennifer Porter – Over You
Gold Award: Tess Posner – Volcano
Americana/Folk
Bronze Awards: The River Cryers – Lost Art of Losing | Shaun Lennon & Scotty Allen – Getting Old
Silver Awards: Happy Curmudgeons – Be Kind | Jennifer Porter – Yes I Do
Gold Award: Phil Tittle – Better Man
Country
Bronze Award: Jessica Lynne Witty – Memphis Anymore
Silver Awards: Brooke Hatala – Who Needs You | Rex Robards – Whiskey Wrote This Song
Gold Award: Taylor Walls – Stepping in the Water
Cover Song
Bronze Award: Leslie Craig – Paper in Fire
Silver Awards: Jennifer Porter – How Long | Brooke Hatala – Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Gold Award: Kris Karma – Wicked Games
Gospel/Christian/Inspirational
Bronze Awards: Dylan Galvin – The Human Condition | Rosco Johnny – I Shall Not Be Moved
Silver Award: DPB – Undefeated 3.0 (Radio Edit)
Gold Award: Kat Wells – Holy Ground
Holiday Song
Bronze Awards: Phil & Alyssa Silva – Waiting on Christmas | Round The Globe (feat. Sandi Kight) – Crimson Red and Winter Green
Silver Award: Bridgid Ferguson – Cookie Cutter Hallmark Memory
Gold Award: Jessica Lynne Witty feat. Paul Sawtelle – It Don’t Feel Like Christmas
Instrumental
Bronze Awards: Chasm – Strange Currents | Palmer – Aquarian Nights
Silver Awards: Aranya Banerjee – Silent Embrace | Karen Salicath Jamali – Angel Hanaels Song
Gold Award: Peter Xifaras – Dystopia
Love Song
Bronze Award: CHARm™️ – Let Love Grow
Silver Awards: Brooke Hatala – What Would I Say | Round The Globe (feat. May OnMars) – Falling
Gold Award: Jennifer Porter – Yes, I Do!
Lyrics
Bronze Award: Bridgid Ferguson – Traffic Lights
Silver Awards: Dylan Galvin – The Human Condition | Shaun Lennon – It’s Not the Same Without You
Gold Award: Kama Tala – The Wayside
Pop/EDM
Bronze Awards: Jokinen – Gateway | Trinity Wiseman – Blind Spot | Zay’Marie – Too Far
Silver Awards: Shyla Day – Selfish | Spectrum of Sound, C-quig, Rice – Trauma
Gold Award: Sydeajah – Crooked Letters
R&B/Soul
Bronze Awards: CHARm™️ – True Love Is Forever | Kenny J Wilkins – You’re a Woman
Silver Awards: KIA – Somebody Real | Manny Pemberton – We In The Moment
Gold Award: Round The Globe (feat. Makeda Rose) – Don’t Wait for Something Bad to Turn Good
Rap/Hip Hop
Bronze Award: JNOVA – Want to Be
Silver Awards: T Hawk – Hold Up | Rice – Blog It
Gold Award: Jerard Rice – C’est La Vie
Rock/Indie Rock/Alternative/Metal
Bronze Awards: Round The Globe (feat. Mike E.) – Ideologies | Shannon Book – I Need to Breathe (Rewired)
Silver Award: LoiseE – This Is the Time
Gold Award: Kama Tala – Monterey (Reprise)
Singer-Songwriter/Folk
Bronze Award: Taylor Walls – Driving Myself Crazy
Silver Awards: Ash Morse – Family Ties | Jennifer Porter – Over You
Gold Award: Helena Kletch – Walrus Song
Social Justice/Peace
Bronze Award: Round The Globe (feat. Gilbert Bassey) – We Stood Up
Silver Awards: Steven Chesne – We Are the Descendants (79 Languages) | Kat Wells – Waves
Gold Award: Peter Xifaras – Tears of Humanity
World/Reggae
Bronze Awards: Round The Globe (feat. Paul DeMarco) – Feel the Rhythm
Silver Awards: Avra Banerjee – Ganga Kaleidoscope | Palmer – Big Sky
Gold Award: Steven Chesne – Swahili: Who Are the Descendants
Listen to the Awards Ceremony Winners Anytime, Anywhere
Experience the global celebration of independent music that highlights the artists who are shaping the future of the industry. The 2024 W.A.M. Awards Podcast Ceremony is available on demand on Indie Talk Podcast at Indie-Talk.com.
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