tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56404566013177841622024-03-06T11:43:24.862-08:00Lexington Music AwardsSkinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-1377735596141403972024-03-06T11:40:00.000-08:002024-03-06T11:42:53.593-08:0010th Lexi Music Awards Wrap-up!<b>CONGRATULATIONS, ALL!<br /><br />Photos/Videos</b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3FuU3RM2C1ls5K30E-fmuB_PYFkbLqGgfAoEehFztzzKISlH-ars9VLhSmaghRzNCtM4suXmxqEQgiYKCZLJmxZ0Xmd2GzRnrzeet4UCUVIJlk0CxH0WdF9FIwRklJfxhw4a9ea7kRg_GAut0uxF6eGORLifizERpUAc3i0qqkzU52iIcDV2NRj5lTVK/s1600/image%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="787" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3FuU3RM2C1ls5K30E-fmuB_PYFkbLqGgfAoEehFztzzKISlH-ars9VLhSmaghRzNCtM4suXmxqEQgiYKCZLJmxZ0Xmd2GzRnrzeet4UCUVIJlk0CxH0WdF9FIwRklJfxhw4a9ea7kRg_GAut0uxF6eGORLifizERpUAc3i0qqkzU52iIcDV2NRj5lTVK/s320/image%20(2).jpg" width="157" /></a></div><br />I will edit this to include links to photos & videos of the event, so check back periodically.<br /><br />What an amazing show AND amazing after-party!<br /><br /><b>The Team </b><div><br /></div><div>My undying gratitude to Bill Meck and Dave Medley of WLEX TV-18, the entire staff & crew of the Lyric Theatre, Linda & Roy at Highbridge Springs, Sheila at Ale-8-One, Ginny at Botany Bay, Molly & Richard & the entire staff at Goodwood, and Teri, Michael, & Neil at Three Chord Bourbon!<br /><br />In addition, a monster thanx & huge hugs to Edd MacKey & The Lexington Fashion Collaborative (& Keegan for stepping up to the plate under pressure), my partner-in-crime Angelee Feltner for managing performance flow, Max Corona for organizing our presenters, Teresa for being ready for anything, Jay Hamon for video, Damien McLean for photography & graphics...and to Rachel & Eric at Lexenomincs!<br /><br />And as always, to everyone who voted, organized others to vote, wrote in suggestions, helped track down contact information, & more! <br /><br /><b>Performances </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Our house band Mojo Tones kicked 15 minutes of pre-show music to set the mood and then the lights dropped for the beginning of the event. As in our very first year, the incredible Miles Osland opened the show with a blistering version of the National Anthem!<br /><br />Bob Brynt's Hair Band was next up playing a composition siply not of this earth, followed by a return of Phoebe White performing "Yodeling Cowgirl"! We were then treated to a beautiful guitar/vocal performance by the amazing Serena Hutchens, followed immediately by Tripp Bratton's M'Power Rythm All-Stars! And the Mojo Tones had everyone dancing on the way out at night's end!<br /><br /><b>Award Recipients </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Without further delay, here - ladies & gentlemen - are your 9th Lexi Music Awards award recipients!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">10th Lexi Music Awards</div><div style="text-align: center;">March, 3, 2024</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Industry Awards</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Venue of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Manchester Music Hall</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Music Store of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Doowop Shop - Lexington</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Music Company of the Year </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">TIE </div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Indie Artist Booking & Management</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overtones/Listen Locally</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recording Studio/Engineer/Producer of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jason Groves - Sneak Attack</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Live Sound Tech of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wallace "Gator" Harrison</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Radio DJ of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"Dead Air" Dennis Dillon WBVX</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gear Repair of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Willcutt Guitars</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jay Flippin Music Educator Award</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paulie Felice</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Performance Awards</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Female Vocal of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Taylor Hughes</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Male Vocal of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jeremy Zeller</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bass Player of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dalton Rose</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brass/Wind Player of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Matthew Polashek</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Drums/Percussion Player of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tripp Bratton</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keyboard Player of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lee Carroll</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Strings Player of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lucy Becker</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ben Lacy Guitar Excellence Award</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tanner Blevins</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Style Awards</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Americana/Folk Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jeremy Zeller</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bluegrass Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mama Said String Band</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">TeeDee Young Blues Excellence Award</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Treyvon King</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Classical Performer of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UK Symphony Orchestra</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Country Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Blacktop Rodeo</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Funk/R&B/Reggae Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Boogie G & the Titanics</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hip-Hop/Rap Act of the Year </div></div><div style="text-align: center;">TIE</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kevin Kross</b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tony Wavy</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jazz/Latin/Big Band/World</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Big Sugg &The Jazz Funkers</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Metal Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Taylor Road</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pop Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rags & Riches</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Punk Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sempervivi</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rock Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bedford Band</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Singer-songwriter of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vanessa Davis</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Variety/Cover Act of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vinyl Richie</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Specials Awards</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Song of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"Jesus & Jail" - Taylor Hughes</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Album of the Year</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"The Triplets" - Vanessa Davis</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Critics' Choice Award</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jeremy Zeller</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Community Service Award</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Devine Carama</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lifetime Achievement Award </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tripp Bratton</b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Devine Carama</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lee Carroll</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>JK "JK 47" Wyche</b></div></b><div><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-71393863880912301472024-02-18T11:33:00.000-08:002024-02-18T11:33:05.106-08:00ALERT: Lifetime Achievement Recipients, Performers, Tickets, After-Party Info!<div><div><u style="font-weight: bold;">LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS:</u> It is an honor to announce the following recipients of our annual Lifetime Achievement Award!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXZ7m19eE9PCQSgrJ8x4UCJq9K47N90KVVjvR8fuNcUsbbpthCmMUoEwupSDKSOjw4hZz6b294bSnnPKyZpJx0O4QVoXEIIOiZgmXQOpPyhfO27L1Kat1HnOkSOEHfsTwSdsilfqB3pmotPFacJfcfmAB9O6N5jF6JMSACVAiRi11wzgDC4up8NJmWMKr/s640/devine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXZ7m19eE9PCQSgrJ8x4UCJq9K47N90KVVjvR8fuNcUsbbpthCmMUoEwupSDKSOjw4hZz6b294bSnnPKyZpJx0O4QVoXEIIOiZgmXQOpPyhfO27L1Kat1HnOkSOEHfsTwSdsilfqB3pmotPFacJfcfmAB9O6N5jF6JMSACVAiRi11wzgDC4up8NJmWMKr/s320/devine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Tripp Bratton</div><div>Devine Carama</div><div>Lee Carroll</div><div>JK "JK 47" Wyche</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><u><b>TICKET INFO:</b></u> Purchase your tickets (only $20 (including fees) direct from the Lyric Theatre here:<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/the-10th-annual-lexington-music-award/" target="_blank">https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/the-10th-annual-lexington-music-award/</a></div><div><br /><br /><br /><b><u>PERFORMERS</u></b>: Thrilled to announce this year's performers! </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl6OY5O7bOW43Yp_MmXSS0w730C7-GhWdEqd92LZuGjIxyAznyRc_t5TU5p9TvTeWTxWgvPa1Pq1M3K1PrW0ptX0Ho5rmiDtisHxbpPv0TOD3DFWZaOSKq7Uz1R84adOupQHqWzA5GqN_ueYNAJICNMXfLcVaYAraKiCjQ7KT1yIuFmfc0BqRqPLsn-Fh/s960/phoebe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl6OY5O7bOW43Yp_MmXSS0w730C7-GhWdEqd92LZuGjIxyAznyRc_t5TU5p9TvTeWTxWgvPa1Pq1M3K1PrW0ptX0Ho5rmiDtisHxbpPv0TOD3DFWZaOSKq7Uz1R84adOupQHqWzA5GqN_ueYNAJICNMXfLcVaYAraKiCjQ7KT1yIuFmfc0BqRqPLsn-Fh/s320/phoebe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mojo Tones (house Band)</div><div>Miles Osland (anthem)</div><div>Bob Bryant Band</div><div>Serena Hutchens</div><div>Phoebe White</div><div>Tripp Bratton's M'Power Rhythm</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dTOGk99kQGw0JbFusZlx3sKtwL6IBMvYKTP5_qyxRZ6morgK0cHMmjPsQG5nf2ICeqZSWnmpTR8p7go7Z5_mQP3c68Mb7qxjaX_0DCIflEmnNrrzS9hZQIesh4mId_URhen-LphMk5czTfyFNmlNj0wY-ErajtDF9R6H8ge2Te0Xoq9b8EDBkE5-FSfR/s1200/11016125_1562043460702334_8477030395106092406_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dTOGk99kQGw0JbFusZlx3sKtwL6IBMvYKTP5_qyxRZ6morgK0cHMmjPsQG5nf2ICeqZSWnmpTR8p7go7Z5_mQP3c68Mb7qxjaX_0DCIflEmnNrrzS9hZQIesh4mId_URhen-LphMk5czTfyFNmlNj0wY-ErajtDF9R6H8ge2Te0Xoq9b8EDBkE5-FSfR/s320/11016125_1562043460702334_8477030395106092406_o.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><b><u>AFTER-PARTY:</u></b> The main event at the Lyric Theatre runs from 6pm until roughly 8pm and catered by Goodwood....so our after party will start roughly 8:30pm at the amazing Goodwood Lexington (at 200 Lexington Green Cir Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40503). Molly & Richard have worked out a special "finger food" menu and will be serving their amazing drinks, including the Official Lexi Awards Beer! Exclusives include Ale-8 sodas, Highbridge Springs water, and Three Chord Bourbon.<br /><br />Please visit our sponsors <a href="https://threechordbourbon.com/" target="_blank">Three Chord Bourbon</a>, <a href="https://www.thebotanybay.net/" target="_blank">The Botany Bay</a>, <a href="https://highbridgesprings.com/" target="_blank">Highbridge Springs</a>, <a href="https://ale8one.com/" target="_blank">Ale-8-One</a>, Feels Right, and <a href="https://goodwoodbrewing.com/lexington/" target="_blank">Goodwood Lexington</a>!<br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-45506133437479753662024-01-29T15:26:00.000-08:002024-02-18T11:50:45.581-08:00All Performers at Lexi Music Awards by Year! Below is a list of all performers at the Lexington Music Awards by year!<div><br /></div><div>A complete list of all Lifetime Achievement Awards can be found HERE.</div><div><br /></div><div>2024</div><div>Miles Olsand (anthem)</div><div>Bob Bryant Band</div><div>Serena Hutchens</div><div>Phoebe White</div><div>Tripp Bratton's M'Power Rhythm</div><div><br /></div><div>house band: Mojo Tones</div><div><br /></div><div>2023<br />The Wallace Sisters (national anthem)<br />Devine Carama & JK-47<br />Trippin' Roots</div><div><br /></div><div>house band: The Mojo Tones</div><div><br /></div><div>2022</div>Paul M. Osborne (national anthem)<br />Rags and Riches<br />The Wallace Sisters<div>house band: The Mojo Tones</div><div><div><br /></div><div>2021</div><div><br /></div><div>no music - private ceremony of only a few awards due to COVID</div><div><br /></div><div>2020</div>Phoebe White<br />Liza Binford & Vanessa Davis<br />LaFayette HS Drum Line<br />Ivy Rye<br />Whit Whitaker was replaced by Kristy Kirsh due to illness<div>house band: The Mojo Tones</div><div><br />Kallie Settles (pre-show)<div><br /></div><div>2019</div>La'Shelle Allen<div>Rachel Crowe (with Jonathan New & Kenneth Meredith)</div><div>Emily Woxihara</div><div>Taylor C. Hughes Herbert & Taylor Austin Dye (backed by Paulie Felice)</div><div>Lisa Osland & Michaelle Perros</div><div>miss Phoebe White </div><div><br /></div><div>house band: Ray's Music Exchange. </div><div><br /></div><div>preshow by miss Aisley Stuebs.<br /><br /><div><div>2018</div><div><br /></div><div>COMPLETE LIST??? </div><div>house band: Ray's Music Exchange</div><div><br /></div><div>2017</div><div>Jessie Laine Powel (anthem)</div><div>Hip-Hop Summit: Devine Carama, Rayul, Hallelujah the Don</div><div>Osland/Dailey Jazztet</div><div>Avery Crabtree</div><div>Apotheosis Percussion Duo</div><div>Beth Dean </div><div>Sara Holroyd Singers</div><div><br /></div><div>house band: Twiggenberries</div><div><br /></div><div>2016</div><div>Alan Robinson (anthem)</div><div>Sydney Cubit, Rhyan Sinclair, Jeana Pillion (w/ Thomas Suggs)</div><div>Blues Harp Summit: Ronn Crowder, David Harrod, G-Busy (Greg Thomerson), Goose Marshall</div><div>KY United Pipes & Drums</div><div>Hip-Hop Collab w/ Devine Carama, Hybrid the Rapper, Hendrick Floyd</div><div><br /></div><div>House band: Twiggenberries</div><div><br /></div><div>2015</div><div>Miles Osland</div><div>Ben Lacy w/ Alan McKenzie</div><div>Blakely Burger & Lucy Becker (w/Fred Kearns)</div><div>Heather Parrish w/ Palmer Tolly</div><div><br /></div><div>Peter J Felice (pre-recorded theme music)</div><div>Donald Mason (pre-recorded style themes)</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-14735186592422912012024-01-29T14:55:00.000-08:002024-02-18T11:35:17.547-08:00A List of All Lifetime Achievement Recipients by YearA complete list of ALL the Lexi Music Award Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, by year!<div><br /></div><div>List of performers by year is HERE.<br /><br />2024<br />Tripp Bratton</div><div>Devine Carama</div><div>Lee Carroll</div><div>JK "JK 47" Wyche<br /><div><br />2023</div><div>Les McCann<br />Jessie Laine Powell<br />Les Campbell<br />Ron Browning</div><div><br /><div>2022</div>Dr. Kevin Holm-Hudson<br />Paul M. Osborne<br />Todd Copeland<div><br /></div><div>2021</div>Les Taylor<br />Wallace "Gator" Harrison<br />Tom Martin<br />Walter Tunis<div><br /></div><div>2020</div>LaFayette HS Marching Band<br />Tony Briggs (Vale of Tears, & more)<br />Ed Commons (Red Barn Radio)<br />Everett McCorvey (UK Opera)<div><br /></div><div>2019</div>Greg Austin<br />William Harry Clarke<br />Jarrod Figgs<br />Caroll Hall<br />Jeff Hood<div><br /></div><div>2018</div><div>Montgomery Gentry</div><div>Sara Holroyd</div><div><br /></div><div>complete list????</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2017</div><div>Dwight Yokem</div><div>Nick Lawrence</div><div>Homer Ledford</div><div>Gail Wynters</div><div>John Michael Montgomery</div><div><br /></div><div>2016</div>J.P. Pennington<br />J.D. Crowe<br />Ricky Skaggs<br />McLain Family Band<br />Vince DiMartino<div><br /></div><div>2015</div>Michael Johnathon<br />Jay Flippin<br />Bill Monroe<br />Loretta Lynn<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-28280694221607271302024-01-22T13:59:00.000-08:002024-02-08T08:40:17.064-08:00...and the 10th Lexi Music Awards Nominees Are......and with another HUGE thanx to our sponsors (without whom this event wouldn't be a reality), The Botany Bay, Highbridge Springs Water, Ale-8-One, Three Chord Bourbon, Feels Right, and Goodwood Brewing (with nod to our small private donors, also), our media partner WLEX-TV, and our event partner Lyric Theatre, I'm honored to announce the nominees for the 10th Lexi Music Awards!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWX8rXhT4oqqVJ_BUHmpLLJyE9lqvrzFjj46kyf7UIvzMbDmH0TvzaCneDBQ5LpUjJluUrYg1fA_YH1Yvtd3ipWKTd5UrS3IZgAeO2rUuMU1E0UpbKAyCVScwIkydCtKBGvGij9gfeX1LWDBh4-WMrWCj2iPP11QF1gQIz0CIKfTjcAba-5zmzyPr3vkb/s4472/Music%20Awards%202024%20copy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4472" data-original-width="3577" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWX8rXhT4oqqVJ_BUHmpLLJyE9lqvrzFjj46kyf7UIvzMbDmH0TvzaCneDBQ5LpUjJluUrYg1fA_YH1Yvtd3ipWKTd5UrS3IZgAeO2rUuMU1E0UpbKAyCVScwIkydCtKBGvGij9gfeX1LWDBh4-WMrWCj2iPP11QF1gQIz0CIKfTjcAba-5zmzyPr3vkb/s320/Music%20Awards%202024%20copy.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /> <br />Looking forward to seeing you ALL at the gorgeous Lyric Theatre, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 6pm!<br /><br />NOMINEES - please send your email contact (with your name/band/org) to <a href="mailto:lexingtonmusicawards@gmail.com">lexingtonmusicawards@gmail.com</a> so you get all the info!<br /><br /><br /><b>INDUSTRY awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Venue of the Year</u><br />Austin City Saloon <div>The Burl</div><div>Manchester Music Hall</div><div>Proud Mary BBQ<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Music Store</u><br />Doowop Shop - Lexington</div><div>Drum Center of Lexington</div><div>Earl Brooks Music Center (Somerset)</div><div>Willis Music - Lexington<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Music Company</u><br />Black Mountain Management</div><div>CD Central</div><div>Indie Artist Booking & Management</div><div>Overtones/Listen Locally<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Recording Studio/Engineer/Producer</u><br />Austin Jones - Burgundy Box</div><div>Chris Wheeler - Anagram Media</div><div>Jason Groves - Sneak Attack</div><div>April Edwards - Raven Records<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Live Sound Tech</u><br />Mike Hulliger</div><div>Wallace "Gator" Harrison</div><div>Nolan Dunn</div><div>Matthew Florez<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Radio DJ</u><br />Adam Banks - WLXU<br />Kenny C Cummings - TMV Cafe<br />"Deadair" Dennis Dillon </div><div>Deidre Ransdell - WVLK<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Gear Repair</u><br />Don Brandenberg</div><div>Frazzell Guitars</div><div>Isaac Bane </div><div>Willcutt Guitars </div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Jay Flippin Music Educator Award</u><br />Tripp Bratton </div><div>Vanessa Davis</div><div>Trish Torline<br />Paulie Felice<br /><br /><br /><b>PERFORMANCE awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Female Vocal</u><br />Dolly Burnett</div><div>Taylor Hughes</div><div>Trish Torline</div><div>Vanessa Davis<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Male Vocal</u><br />Cam Davis </div><div>Kevin Kross</div><div>Tanner Whitt</div><div>Jeremy Zeller<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Bass Guitar</u><br />Justin Conn</div><div>Tom Covello</div><div>Jackson Ward</div><div>Dalton Rose<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Brass/Wind</u><br />Kirby Davis</div><div>Jacob O'Donnell</div><div>Matthew Polashek</div><div>Jordan Robson</div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Drums/Percussion</u><br />Ned Bellau</div><div>Tripp Bratton</div><div>Blake Phelps</div><div>Peyton Whitt<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Keyboard</u><br />Lee Carroll</div><div>Raleigh Dailey</div><div>Andrew Moore</div><div>Steven Miller<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Strings (including pedal steel, madolin, etc)</u><br />Lucy Becker</div><div>Maggie Lander</div><div>Emily Miller</div><div>Logan Henry<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Ben Lacy Guitar Excellence Award</u><br />Tanner Blevins</div><div>Gabe Crockett</div><div>Stephen Lynch</div><div>Connor Wilson<br /><br /><br /><b>STYLE awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Americana/Folk</u><br />Katie Burkhardt <br />Anthony Joe Highley</div><div>D. Boone Pittman & the Fugitives</div><div>Jeremy Zeller<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Bluegrass</u><br />EKU Bluegrass Ensemble</div><div>Goodwin Brothers</div><div>Mama Said String Band</div><div>McLain Family Band<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">TeeDee Young Blues Excellence Award</u><br />Rachel Crowe</div><div>Robert Frahm</div><div>Treyvon King</div><div>Dane Sadler</div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Classical</u><br />EKU Guitar Ensemble</div><div>Keith McCutchen</div><div>UK Symphony Orchestra</div><div>Whit Whitaker<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Country</u><br />Blacktop Rodeo</div><div>Cody Lee Meece</div><div>Paint Creek</div><div>Taylor Hughes<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Funk/R&B/Reggae</u><br />Boogie G & the Titanics</div><div>Honey Child </div><div>Martia Gill</div><div>Rob Dread & the KMA<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Hip-Hop/Rap</u><br /></div><div>Slyme Bucci</div><div>Kevin Kross</div><div>StarBookie Msp</div><div>Tony Wavy<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Jazz/Latin/Big Band/World</u><br />Big Sugg &The Jazz Funkers</div><div>Lee Carroll's C The Beat</div><div>Enrique Gonzales & No Rulez Banda</div><div>The MetroGnomes Big Band</div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Metal</u><br />Graveyard Romeos</div><div>Gravel Switch </div><div>Storm Toker</div><div>Taylor Road</div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Pop</u><br />Andrew Moore & Hooch</div><div>Rags & Riches</div><div>Shantelly Lace </div><div>Vinyl Richie<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Punk</u><br />Ciggy Tuna</div><div>Sempervivi</div><div>Whalerus</div><div>Urameshi</div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Rock</u><br />Bedford Band</div><div>Five Below Band</div><div>Mojo Thunder</div><div>Wicked Peace<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Singer-songwriter</u><br />Vanessa Davis</div><div>Anthony Joe Highley</div><div>Taylor Hughes</div><div>Kevin Kross</div><div>Trish Torline</div><div>Jeremy Zeller<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Variety/Cover</u><br />Andrew Moore & Hooch</div><div>Five Below Band</div><div>Second Hand News</div><div>Vinyl Richie<br /><br /><b>SPECIALS awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Song of the Year</u><br />"Anxiety" - Kevin Kross</div><div>"B-List Celebrity" - Vanessa Davis</div><div>"Girl's Night Out" - Trish Torline</div><div>"Hey Dad" - Andrew Moore & Hooch</div><div>"Holiday" Rags & Riches</div><div>"Jesus & Jail" - Taylor Hughes</div><div><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Album of the Year</u><br />"Anxious Always" - Kevin Kross</div><div>"I Need a Holiday" - Rags & Riches</div><div>"Resurrection Noise" - D. Boone Pittman & the Fugitives</div><div>"The Triplets" - Vanessa Davis<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Critics' Choice</u><br />Cam Clark</div><div>Bryce Ernest Taylor</div><div>Garrick Howell & John McHugh</div><div>Jeremy Zeller<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Community Service</u><br />Devine Carama</div><div>Ned Bellau/Canvas</div><div>Five Below Band</div><div>Renee Collins Cobb<br /><br /><u style="font-style: italic;">Lifetime Achievement</u><br /><br /><span>TBA soon!!</span><br /></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-49727646377149810782023-11-02T07:34:00.002-07:002023-11-02T07:34:53.377-07:00Public Ballot is LIVE - Let's VOTE!That's right, the public ballot for the 10th Lexi Music Awards is now LIVE and you can vote and share!<br /><br />To review, the public ballot will be used to nominate 2 of 4 nominees for each category, while to pro panel will choose the other 2 of 4 nominees in each category!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiel0Di9EbOYZg6NaktMvdKecksJpHKJq2BrGaZqLVOtM7V_-ValSRrqhjufORl9_yRwabsfX480c7JAME6Lyp1HEi_0aT38lpJvTfU_OWBs8SuDM6Yh564z3brL7wIg6Zb6ENhyOd3OobbXprk8a8FQKn4TrVkJQeAxFC-ti3l_CyyFS1LT17cgL-gfCs5/s1669/Music%20Awards%202024%20FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiel0Di9EbOYZg6NaktMvdKecksJpHKJq2BrGaZqLVOtM7V_-ValSRrqhjufORl9_yRwabsfX480c7JAME6Lyp1HEi_0aT38lpJvTfU_OWBs8SuDM6Yh564z3brL7wIg6Zb6ENhyOd3OobbXprk8a8FQKn4TrVkJQeAxFC-ti3l_CyyFS1LT17cgL-gfCs5/s320/Music%20Awards%202024%20FB.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Find the ballot <a href="https://forms.gle/paAtHnfiJgZCnqpAA" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>MUSICIANS - please vote and then share with other musicians plus friends, family, and fans!</div><div><br /></div><div>MUSIC BUSINESSES - please vote and then share with peers & clients/customers!</div><div><br /></div><div>MUSIC LOVERS - please vote and then share with family, friends, and other music lovers (and be sure to tell your favorite bands & musicians about it, too)!</div><div><br /></div><div>The 10th Lexi Music Awards event will take place Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the historic Lyric Theatre in Lexington, KY!</div><br />Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-32453732569530475452023-03-07T05:16:00.002-08:002023-03-31T12:16:51.975-07:009th Lexi Music Awards: "...and the winner is..." & Wrap-Up<b>CONGRATULATIONS, ALL!</b><br /><i><br /><b>"We don't compete with each other - we complete each other." </b>- Jonathan Goodwin (Goodwin Brothers)<br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDbk2pgsNEPz5g3dkz4Gz0do3uOF5Aro4SjPKSOnsqL4yrQ5KF5m1BRnt4Ayx872zDgtgDpAjewJ57KrkqtSnY_GCdT-9Q3vmWCzxWFEM6YQQpmmtsaOlJ8XAiveQIYZs7_DQMJqsJ59ACpVlhsy8SdqrzteZDUSgBL1B96lwGFWr_S-frFwqj0QZTA/s1313/ron1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1313" data-original-width="1059" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDbk2pgsNEPz5g3dkz4Gz0do3uOF5Aro4SjPKSOnsqL4yrQ5KF5m1BRnt4Ayx872zDgtgDpAjewJ57KrkqtSnY_GCdT-9Q3vmWCzxWFEM6YQQpmmtsaOlJ8XAiveQIYZs7_DQMJqsJ59ACpVlhsy8SdqrzteZDUSgBL1B96lwGFWr_S-frFwqj0QZTA/s320/ron1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><br /><b>Photos/Videos </b>- I will edit this to include links to photos & videos of the event, so check back periodically. But we can sure start with the video of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE5AznkIeBs" target="_blank">The Wallace Sister's performance</a>!<div><br /></div><div>EDIT: See photos at the official FB group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2161333257384684" target="_blank">HERE</a> and videos are at the playlist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAfM0UII7TLffEejDXYpEsnbotGSW4GcL" target="_blank">HERE</a>....and check photo link again as we're up-loading photos today and tomorrow.<br /><br /><div><b>Apology</b> - As stated in my brief at the beginning of the show, I dropped the ball and didn't leave proper correction time...which mattered as soon as 50k homes and hundreds of businesses were suddenly without power following the Friday storm.</div><div><br /></div><div>That we had major issues with the program and several plaques is NOT the fault of printer or plaque shop. They were dealing with hardships of their own, and I didn't factor in adequate space for redirection. I will do better next year. My apologies to everyone whose name was butchered or left off...like Austin Jones of Burgandy Box Studio being omitted and Miles Osland suffering the insult of 3 different misspellings of his name, and the like. The proper list of nominees is found <a href="http://www.leximusicawards.org/2023/02/and-9th-lexi-music-awards-nominees-are.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>That said...it was an amazing show AND amazing after-party!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Team</b> - My undying gratitude to Bill Meck and Dave Medley of WLEX TV-18, the entire staff & crew of the Lyric Theatre, Linda & Roy at Highbridge Springs, Sheila at Ale-8-One, Ginny at Botany Bay, Molly & Richard & the entire staff at Goodwood, and Teri, Michael, & Neil at Three Chord Bourbon, as well as our anonymous private sponsor!<br /><br />In addition, a monster thanx & huge hugs to Edd MacKey & The Lexington Fashion Collaborative (& Keegan for stepping up to the plate under pressure), my partner-in-crime Angelee Feltner for managing performance flow, Max Corona for organizing our presenters,Teresa for being ready for anything, Jay Hamon for video, Damien McLean for photography, Joshua McLean for this year's event poster...and to Rachel & Eric at Lexenomincs!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And as always, to everyone who voted, organized others to vote, wrote in suggestions, helped track down contact information, & more....with extra nod to Donald Mason and Dane Sadler, who for several years have led the charge to award Les McCann the Lifetime Achievement Award.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Performances</b> - Our house band Mojo Tones kicked 15 minutes of pre-show music to set the mood and then the lights dropped for the beginning of the event. The Wallace Sisters opened with the national anthem and then Bill Meck brought them back up for a second song, their stellar cover of the classic "Killing Me Softly".</div><div><br /></div><div>Devine Carama & JK-47 set the house on fire and reminded us all that hip-hop turns 50 this year! The Lexi-Fest "Unplugged Battle" champions Trippin Roots stepped up with their full electric band and were just as incredible, and the Mojo Tones had everyone dancing on the way out at night's end!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Award Recipients</b> - without further delay, here - ladies & gentlemen - are your 9th Lexi Music Awards award recipients!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(INDUSTRY awards)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Venue of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Manchester Music Hall</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Music Store of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drum Center of Lexington</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Music Company of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overtones/Listen Locally</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Recording Studio/Engineer of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sneak Attack/Jason Groves</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Live Sound Tech of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wallace "Gator" Harrison</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Radio DJ of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kenny C. Cummings</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Instrument Repair of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Don Brandenburg</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jay Flippin Music Educator Award</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Miles Osland - UK School of Music</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(PERFORMANCE awards)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Female Vocal of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vanessa Davis</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Male Vocal of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cody Morgan</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bass Player of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Steve Nall</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Brass/wind Player of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Matthew Polashek</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drums/percussionist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Trey Bledsoe</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Keyboard Player of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jonathon Goodwin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>String Player of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Emily Miller</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ben Lacy Award for Guitar Excellence</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tanner Blevins</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(STYLE awards)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Americana/folk Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Trippin' Roots</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bluegrass Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goodwin Brothers</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TeeDee Young Blues Excellence Award</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rachel Crowe</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Classical Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Whit Whitaker</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Country Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Taylor Hughes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Funk/R&B/Reggae Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Brett Higgins</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Devine Carama</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jazz/Latin/Big Band/World Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bigg Sugg & the Jazz Funkers</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Metal Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Grave Yard Romeos</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pop Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vinyl Richie</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Punk Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ciggy Tuna</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rock Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bedford Band</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Singer-Songwriter of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vanessa Davis</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cover/Variety Artist of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Five Below Band</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(SPECIALS awards)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Song of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"No Peace" City Awake</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Album of the Year</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"Can't Get There From Here" Eric Bolander</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Critics Choice</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goodwin Brothers</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Community Service</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Five Below Band "Honor Flights"</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Lifetime Achievement Award</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Les Campbell</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ron Browning</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Jessie Laine Powell</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Les McCann</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-6299953755805599382023-02-13T08:28:00.003-08:002023-02-13T08:28:33.408-08:00ALERT: Lifetime Achievement Recipients, Performers, After-Party, More!Its my great honor to convey the following information:<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMR_Mayd1a6sin2Uj6SjvNg0Vqm1D5EjY9FkK8gvz9Hoh4tkFyCWZYpXtFeZn-Bla_6BrebsW1LdolEDMVoqMtOToyzmZ-Pe-BqjfVtcRLtop2IzeiKiYfWbklQZW1ogWDIjJ7ocHUwRq9ian1AkHI6yQdHRYA714cla2Grhzrm_5qDzXXccqUE86FA/s300/download%20(25).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMR_Mayd1a6sin2Uj6SjvNg0Vqm1D5EjY9FkK8gvz9Hoh4tkFyCWZYpXtFeZn-Bla_6BrebsW1LdolEDMVoqMtOToyzmZ-Pe-BqjfVtcRLtop2IzeiKiYfWbklQZW1ogWDIjJ7ocHUwRq9ian1AkHI6yQdHRYA714cla2Grhzrm_5qDzXXccqUE86FA/s1600/download%20(25).jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><b><u>1) Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients</u></b><br /><br />The recipients for the 8th Lexi Music Awards are.....<br /><br /><b>Les McCann</b></div><div><b>Jessie Laine Powell</b></div><div><b>Les Campbell</b></div><div><b>Ron Browning</b><br /><br />Congratulations to all!<br /><br /><br /><b><u>2) Ticket Info</u></b><br /><br />Due to hardships on the music & arts community, ticket price for the event have been REDUCED from $20 (plus fees) to $15 (fees included). Tickets are available exclusively through the Lyric Theatre box<br />office. PUBLIC tickets are available starting <b>Valentine's Day</b>! </div><div><br /></div><div>Call (859) 280-2201 or go <b><a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/lexingtonlyric/3544" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>.<br /><br />Also, please feel free to respond, invite, and share using the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/692221975946107" target="_blank">Facebook Event Page</a></b>!<br /><br /><br /><b><u>3) Performers</u></b><br /><br />Due to city restrictions, we have had to drastically reduce the backstage staffing as well as the number of performers. While we anticipate returning to a full performance line-up next year, we are extremely happy to announce the return of our house band and the following incredible guests!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063546221719" target="_blank"><b>Mojo Tones</b></a> (house band)</div><div><a href="https://www.thewallacesisters.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Wallace Sisters</b></a> (national anthem)</div><div><b><a href="https://devinecarama.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Devine Carama </a>& <a href="https://jk-47.bandcamp.com/album/pumpkin-patched-ep" target="_blank">JK-47</a></b></div><div><a href="https://trippinrootsband.com/" target="_blank"><b>Trippin' Roots</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMT5-BY5CVrw5nigEcwyhjdAu9Nf_7G-Lv_8O_TCy8FXWkHJTWR8cw83Q2oFGT53-_Ij5gDbOflWgOVV4TgKCe0YxefrR0TpyK29SirLb48oU9smfijTgTYE0z9TFia7pcwsEy3nx8lLB8nx1IEdyvxAzQ4AhPH9hpn1T1Nj-XiNMxGM9D61jUBhbs_w/s382/wss%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="339" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMT5-BY5CVrw5nigEcwyhjdAu9Nf_7G-Lv_8O_TCy8FXWkHJTWR8cw83Q2oFGT53-_Ij5gDbOflWgOVV4TgKCe0YxefrR0TpyK29SirLb48oU9smfijTgTYE0z9TFia7pcwsEy3nx8lLB8nx1IEdyvxAzQ4AhPH9hpn1T1Nj-XiNMxGM9D61jUBhbs_w/s320/wss%20(1).jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><b><u>4) After-Party </u></b><br /><br />The main event at the Lyric Theatre runs from 6pm until roughly 8pm and catered by Goodwood....so our after party will start roughly 8:30pm at the amazing Goodwood Lexington (at 200 Lexington Green Cir Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40503). Molly & Richard have worked out a special "finger food" menu and will be serving their amazing drinks. Exclusives include Ale-8 sodas, Highbridge Springs water, and Three Chord Bourbon.<br /><br />Just gonna add, on a personal note, that Goodwood has an excellent bourbon barrel stout!<br /><br />Please visit our sponsors <a href="https://threechordbourbon.com/" target="_blank">Three Chord Bourbon</a>, <a href="https://www.thebotanybay.net/" target="_blank">The Botany Bay</a>, <a href="https://highbridgesprings.com/" target="_blank">Highbridge Springs</a>, <a href="https://ale8one.com/" target="_blank">Ale-8-One</a>, and <a href="https://goodwoodbrewing.com/lexington/" target="_blank">Goodwood Lexington</a>!</div><div><br /><div><br style="background-color: #333333; color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-9326158011707255942023-02-01T06:06:00.009-08:002023-02-07T14:58:10.238-08:00...and the 9th Lexi Music Awards Nominees Are...<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQ4DoIX_MTH9cb5GamBr2gCTBNest9M9gbWOzxpNPbjPRQm6sjWD7eOSAcRDzMTvQA1SoExzq25VEPBKdMqEdY7L9GUFB-6bmSgqoCDN5sPRstF2YOAQSCYbXe5fSaiyeCWE6gEAdjXOQuGggZvxHKV2WPpLWAUgXHeEU30pObD-iFPjLhx_zFDjiHA/s2048/84350935_2623102658015465_4852822997301460992_o.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQ4DoIX_MTH9cb5GamBr2gCTBNest9M9gbWOzxpNPbjPRQm6sjWD7eOSAcRDzMTvQA1SoExzq25VEPBKdMqEdY7L9GUFB-6bmSgqoCDN5sPRstF2YOAQSCYbXe5fSaiyeCWE6gEAdjXOQuGggZvxHKV2WPpLWAUgXHeEU30pObD-iFPjLhx_zFDjiHA/s320/84350935_2623102658015465_4852822997301460992_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>....and with another HUGE thanx to our sponsors (without whom this event wouldn't be a reality), The <b>Botany Bay, Highbridge Springs Water, Ale-8-One, Three Chord Bourbon, </b>and <b>Goodwood Brewing</b> (with nod to our small private donors, also), our media partner <b>WLEX-TV</b>, and our event partner <b>Lyric Theatre</b>, I'm honored to announce the nominees for the 8th Lexi Music Awards!</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to seeing you ALL at the gorgeous Lyric Theatre, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 6pm!</div><div><br /></div><div>NOMINEES - please send your email contact (with your name/band/org) to <b>lexingtonmusicawards@gmail.com</b> </div><br /><div><br /></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div>INDUSTRY awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u><i>Venue of the Year</i></u><br />Austin City Saloon<br />The Burl<br />Manchester Music Hall<br />The Nook <br /><i><u><br />Music Store</u></i><br />DooWop Shop Lexington<br />Drum Center of Lexington<br />Currier's Music World<br />Willis Music of Lexington<br /><br /><u><i>Music Company</i></u><br />Overtones/Listen Locally<br />CD Central<div>What the Shuck? Podcast<br />Pops Resale<br /><br /><u><i>Recording Studio/Engineer/Producer</i></u><br />Burgundy Box Studio/Austin Jones<br />Sneak Attack Studio/Jason Groves<br />LIRCO/Steve Nall<br />April Edwards Audio Productions/April Edwards<br /><br /><i><u>Live Sound Tech</u></i><br />Taylor Begley<br />Nolan Dunn<br />Wallace "Gator" Harrison</div><div>Jerome Galt<br /><br /><i><u>Radio DJ</u></i><br />Jay Alexander - 107.9 The Beat (WBTF)<br />Loretta Friend - V-99FM (WIRV)</div><div>Kenny C Cummings - TMV Cafe<br />Mick Jefferies - WRFL<br /><br /><i><u>Gear Repair</u></i><br />Don Brandenburg<br />JT Butcher<br />RS Guitarworks<br />Willcutt Guitars<br /><br /><i><u>Jay Flippin Music Educator Award</u></i><br /></div><div>Miles Osland - University of KY</div><div>Beth Dean - Studio 88<br />Paulie Felice - SDML Academy<br />Vanessa Davis - Vanessa Davis Music<br /><br /><br /><b>PERFORMANCE awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u><i>Female Vocal</i></u><br />Rachel Crowe</div><div>Melissa Deaton-Johnathon</div><div>Taylor Hughes<br />Vanessa Davis<br /><br /><u><i>Male Vocal</i></u><br />Anthony Highley</div><div>Shawn Black<br />Tanner Whitt<br />Cody Morgan<br /><br /><u><i>Bass Guitar</i></u><br />Aaron Gosper</div><div>Dave Medley<br />Steve Nall<br />Steven Hughes<br /><br /><u><i>Brass/Wind</i></u><br />Brady Atwood</div><div>Kirby Davis<br />Matthew Polashek</div><div>Michaelle Perros<br /><br /><i><u>Drums/Percussion</u></i><br />Peyton Whitt<br />Trey Beldsoe</div><div>Ian Dozer</div><div>Jeff Frohlich<br /><br /><i><u>Keyboard</u></i><br />Lee Carroll<br />David Lee Hinkle<br />Keith McCutchen<br />Jonathon Goodwin<br /><br /><i><u>Strings</u></i><br />Lucy Becker</div><div>Aaron Smith</div><div>Emily Miller</div><div>Jr. Williams<br /><br /><u><i>Ben Lacy Guitar Excellence Award</i></u><br />Patrick Gibson</div><div>Stephen Lynch<br />Tanner Blevins<br />Todd Stricklin<br /><br /><br /><b>STYLE awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u><i>Americana/Folk</i></u><div>SadBlackLab</div><div>Moonlight Mile<br />Trippin' Roots</div><div>Brett & Donnie<br /><br /><u><i>Bluegrass</i></u><br />Moonlight Mile</div><div>Dark Moon Hollow<br />Mama Said String Band<br />Goodwin Brothers<br /><u><i><br />TeeDee Young Blues Excellence Award</i></u><br />Jeremy Short</div><div>Dane Sadler</div><div>Treyvon King<br />Rachel Crowe<br /><br /><u><i>Classical</i></u><br />Lexington Singers</div><div>Alicia McCorvey</div><div>Lexington Philharmonic</div><div>Whit Whitaker<br /><br /><i><u>Country</u></i><br />Taylor Hughes</div><div>Blacktop Rodeo</div><div>Paint Creek<br />Zac Hart<br /><br /><u><i>Funk/R&B/Reggae</i></u><br />Boogie G & the Titanics</div><div>Brett Higgins<br />Big Sugg & the Jazz Funkers<br />Rob Dread & the KMA<br /><br /><i><u>Hip-Hop/Rap</u></i><br />Devine Carama</div><div>Lane Allen<br />Hybrid the Rapper<br />GemRats<br /><br /><u><i>Jazz/Latin/Big Band/World</i></u><br />Big Sugg & the Jazz Funkers</div><div>Keith McCutchen<br />cAnde Girl<br />Osborne-Tolly Duo<br /> <br /><i><u>Metal</u></i><br />Totem Jones<br />Graveyard Romeos</div><div>Taylor Road<br />StormToker<br /><br /><i><u>Pop</u></i><br />Vinyl Richie</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg--sne7fBIRXkIJqOHhb_5ZaRvhjUUAi0OXo7P1n5nwt7W1RMQLLlnHUQZ1q9wgNEBM1VZzGLZCKdw_CNTHcoDMpaqQ4O0NQyJ2q0QXFIRuHcuXW8N6BK0iiJLLx4zDQ2ndzRJYWjHG4xY6MnsnQ5DJ6Jcjvz5hZNtwxqAsiBFgM9LC5BlgYyvb4XqqQ/s2048/84119127_2629340310725033_1221459299931258880_o.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg--sne7fBIRXkIJqOHhb_5ZaRvhjUUAi0OXo7P1n5nwt7W1RMQLLlnHUQZ1q9wgNEBM1VZzGLZCKdw_CNTHcoDMpaqQ4O0NQyJ2q0QXFIRuHcuXW8N6BK0iiJLLx4zDQ2ndzRJYWjHG4xY6MnsnQ5DJ6Jcjvz5hZNtwxqAsiBFgM9LC5BlgYyvb4XqqQ/s320/84119127_2629340310725033_1221459299931258880_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Cody Morgan<br />Rags and Riches<br />Wesley Saylo<br /><br /><u><i>Punk</i></u><br />Dead Letterman<br />Ciggy Tuna<br />NP Presley<br />Sempervivi<br /><br /><u><i>Rock</i></u><br />City Awake<br />Bedford Band<br />Grimsley Rose<br />Taylor Road<br /><br /><i><u>Singer-songwriter</u></i><br />Cody Morgan<br />Taylor Hughes</div><div>Anthony Highly<br />Vanessa Davis<br /><br /><u><i>Variety/Cover</i></u><br />Four Shots In<br />Graveyard Romeo</div><div>Five Below Band<br />Vinyl Richie<br /><br /><br /><b>SPECIALS awards nominees</b><br /><br /><u><i>Song of the Year</i></u><br />"Prayin' to the Whiskey" - Taylor Hughes</div><div>"Coal Lampin" (featuring Marcus Wilkerson) - GemRats</div><div>"Talk" - Rags & Riches</div><div>"Shine Through" - Brett & Donnie</div><div>"High on Something" - Taylor Hughes</div><div>"No Peace" - City Awake<br /><br /><u><i>Album of the Year</i></u><br />"Always Gold" - Rags & Riches</div><div>"Hidden Gems" - Gem Rats</div><div>"Overtones Presents: Goodwin Bros Working in Concert" - Goodwin Brothers</div><div>"Can't Get There From Here" - Eric Bolander</div><div>"Barricades" - City Awake</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fBGvf7k8LhSVRDfmTHhu2rjiKf5yyc0VjTiKkAGGAS7hT98G6YeoxKnLtIg0yqbvNDDDII0oY7oEOqkaDFuN0zMA7Y0WnOAeJer4Lvg_QOQmAHy8oPVqPW_qSufxVsNpG6x8rfBB3Dzzc4r28cbaeL3V0L7Ckmr0lWHDTexbpT5-22THGJHptLI81Q/s1875/lex%20fest3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fBGvf7k8LhSVRDfmTHhu2rjiKf5yyc0VjTiKkAGGAS7hT98G6YeoxKnLtIg0yqbvNDDDII0oY7oEOqkaDFuN0zMA7Y0WnOAeJer4Lvg_QOQmAHy8oPVqPW_qSufxVsNpG6x8rfBB3Dzzc4r28cbaeL3V0L7Ckmr0lWHDTexbpT5-22THGJHptLI81Q/s320/lex%20fest3.jpg" width="218" /></a></div>"I Hope You Burn" - Savannah Dean Reeves<br /><br /><u><i>Critics' Choice</i></u><br />Wesley Shipp</div><div>NP Presley</div><div>Marty Charters</div><div>Goodwin Brothers<br /><br /><i><u>Community Service</u></i><br />Devine Carama - Believing in Forever<br />Warren & Rene Collins-Cobb - Room 17 Productions </div><div>Five Below Band (veterans "Honor Flights")</div><div>TeeDee Young Foundation<br /><u><i><br />Lifetime Achievement</i></u><br /><br />TBA (announced weeks before event)</div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><br style="background-color: #333333; color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-55210118689525304672022-11-28T14:19:00.005-08:002022-11-30T17:11:28.418-08:009th Lexi Awards Public Ballot ACTIVE!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPMuyTRW79f-tmfiTe5wN3Pi8XNzbKzu-regZ0SpyeMfwWCo5Di7bjxwaYL4plnGWyB-eDWgmV2262TCTC4sCx3syoN-8GFR8E31f_ykwfoBrbaQ5KMlAwiXRH2-ZtFo8CgvEBfDhTjCRa-u3RSIS5PEV8mKx1Ld1jOpUsvfmnb9SuqSlITqSBLzX_g/s301/benTD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="301" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPMuyTRW79f-tmfiTe5wN3Pi8XNzbKzu-regZ0SpyeMfwWCo5Di7bjxwaYL4plnGWyB-eDWgmV2262TCTC4sCx3syoN-8GFR8E31f_ykwfoBrbaQ5KMlAwiXRH2-ZtFo8CgvEBfDhTjCRa-u3RSIS5PEV8mKx1Ld1jOpUsvfmnb9SuqSlITqSBLzX_g/s1600/benTD.jpg" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Ben Lacy & TeeDee Young guitar & blues awards!</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Howdy, friends!<div><br /></div><div>I hope this finds you all healthy and happy and ready for the holidays!<br /><div><br /></div><div>The 9th Lexi Music Awards will take place March 5, 2023 in the heart of Lexington KY...and the public ballot is live NOW (and will be for all of December)!<div><br /></div><div>Find the link to the ballot<b> <a href="https://forms.gle/t1ApdFTjJtoQwFjK6" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</b></div><div><br /></div><div>MUSICIANS - please share with all your music peers, family, friends, fans, & press!</div><div><br /></div><div>MUSIC LOVERS - please share with all your friends, family, and with the artists & bands you love!</div><div><br /></div><div>Go HERE to learn <a href="http://www.leximusicawards.org/2019/02/while-ive-talked-about-this-on-social.html" target="_blank"><b>how we nominate</b></a> and select award recipients!</div><div><br /></div><div>Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions or comments!<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgit9mS-Z5RMHULgAtpPwbAl4GeOdgww2l0adcWufngMT6n5aG74g7fBavL0TmMmp6EUNxSfeBMG1LV_oYMFerZyTbuEKlLSDWxoF9KabEBlaPpP71HPGJSDfVjPil3mDlYXdMmsfRPB99j5I41WoFklxL5AxVlRkerYPSrBZ3CRkn7qt5yt2U4911cig/s1200/10848576_1563015743938439_2262261586578101912_o.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgit9mS-Z5RMHULgAtpPwbAl4GeOdgww2l0adcWufngMT6n5aG74g7fBavL0TmMmp6EUNxSfeBMG1LV_oYMFerZyTbuEKlLSDWxoF9KabEBlaPpP71HPGJSDfVjPil3mDlYXdMmsfRPB99j5I41WoFklxL5AxVlRkerYPSrBZ3CRkn7qt5yt2U4911cig/s320/10848576_1563015743938439_2262261586578101912_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>From 1st Lexi Awards - MJ receiving Lifetime Achievement Award!</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-59274685842195388002022-11-14T14:37:00.000-08:002022-11-14T14:37:19.623-08:009th Lexi Music Awards InfoHowdy, friends!<br /><br />Just a quick word to announce a few items...<div><br /></div><div><b>1) DATE </b>- The tentative date (we're finalizing details now) for the 9th annual Lexi Music Awards is Sunday, March 5, 2023....6pm to 8pm!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2) PUBLIC VOTE</b> - the public ballot will be going live no later than December 1st. We'll keep the ballot open for all of December...and maybe a week or so into January.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEs8qeUcNhKE8l6t928j5e5-shMfNhaSGdPDGuWSa6td-FK2B4xvEhjn1gb6CtHAXwPURmDxswGvwing-FaJUOzX3-HtVsKtIE3NewDINw6TEXc62h1Vbuil1HZ9dpLPaxWmCpGXZMCH5aTtn4z9dJkdYFZ4fQ3uhbLxPMyC5cJayXFm0F6_r79wrnqQ/s300/download%20(24).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEs8qeUcNhKE8l6t928j5e5-shMfNhaSGdPDGuWSa6td-FK2B4xvEhjn1gb6CtHAXwPURmDxswGvwing-FaJUOzX3-HtVsKtIE3NewDINw6TEXc62h1Vbuil1HZ9dpLPaxWmCpGXZMCH5aTtn4z9dJkdYFZ4fQ3uhbLxPMyC5cJayXFm0F6_r79wrnqQ/s1600/download%20(24).jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Trippin Roots will perform at 9th Lexi Awards!</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><b>3) EVENT</b> - We will have house band and a handful of musical performances...including a performance by Trippin Roots, who won the "unplugged battle" at the recent Lexi-Fest show!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4) PRO PANEL</b> - We're assembling our Pro Panel now (the public vote nets 2 of 4 nominees in each category, while the pro panel selects the other 2 of 4 nominees in each category) and they will vote in December also, so we can release the names of nominees as quickly as possible.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5) MORE</b> - For info on the voting process, please go <b><a href="http://www.leximusicawards.org/2019/02/while-ive-talked-about-this-on-social.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>....and for "why we do it", please go <b><a href="http://www.leximusicawards.org/2018/10/why-we-do-it.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. As always, we love your feedback! Please feel free to contact us via email at LexingtonMusicAwards@gmail.com or join discussions on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505077303105177" target="_blank"><b>Facebook Group</b></a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanx to everyone who continues to support the Lexi Music Awards and the entire music community of the central KY region!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-43262745408109621502022-11-03T18:12:00.004-07:002022-11-03T18:12:51.339-07:00LEXI-FEST "Unplugged" Band BattleAs we did last year, we'll have a "band battle" (though this time its mostly solo & duo performers) with the winner getting a performance slot at the 2023 Lexi Music Awards!<br /><br />Should be a fabulous show with a wide array of styles...and if its anything like last year, every single act will be amazing!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nq7B458bnJVVUatdB50zgA2PrgenBAR1Vkmy7t4lPowzwx6bes0hMN0-mLnujlIdzDl5mJ7GgjF-TZSinD3sKfHuJeifQmn9HndMbeIzNb2VvFyrdVq1zeoNus7K1Q0Grhh3PWCc_qVhVTaBuPiAwW7RTRQVLm7a_hCtvQXb-EyB7eUaG-Lmp6OMTA/s1080/bob1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nq7B458bnJVVUatdB50zgA2PrgenBAR1Vkmy7t4lPowzwx6bes0hMN0-mLnujlIdzDl5mJ7GgjF-TZSinD3sKfHuJeifQmn9HndMbeIzNb2VvFyrdVq1zeoNus7K1Q0Grhh3PWCc_qVhVTaBuPiAwW7RTRQVLm7a_hCtvQXb-EyB7eUaG-Lmp6OMTA/s320/bob1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-3411405042495892232022-02-10T12:07:00.005-08:002022-02-21T12:23:38.537-08:008th Lexi Music Awards Wrap-up (w/ pics/vid)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOxIJKo3nv0_seZn4-djBC9uWHwfLJACxaTMINfmLCepiVWLJlYSht21XMpWzAOsBpgF6aWit07zdH3gZYto30TRjn4qg0H7A7e4Da1J7Bqg9DXqibxl59u2xTFEQDIJSp5yCdz_ZOgBQ6pBxVllxTEFkqoV4CVSQMbbAk1HrgOJBj3yur0eI5HMCEAg=s1048" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1048" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOxIJKo3nv0_seZn4-djBC9uWHwfLJACxaTMINfmLCepiVWLJlYSht21XMpWzAOsBpgF6aWit07zdH3gZYto30TRjn4qg0H7A7e4Da1J7Bqg9DXqibxl59u2xTFEQDIJSp5yCdz_ZOgBQ6pBxVllxTEFkqoV4CVSQMbbAk1HrgOJBj3yur0eI5HMCEAg=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Amazing show...amazing musical performances....amazing atmosphere! <div><br /></div><div>My undying gratitude to Bill Meck and Dave Medley of WLEX TV-18, the entire staff & crew of the Lyric Theatre, Linda & Roy at Highbridge Springs, Sheila at Ale-8-One, Ginny & Melissa at Botany Bay, Molly, Chris, & Richard at Goodwood, and Laura, Michael, & Neil at Three Chord Bourbon, as well as our private sponsors Ian Dix and Bill Quinn and a big salute to Thompson Law Office, UPS Store at Beaumont Center, and Parrott Trophy!<div><br /></div><div>In addition, a monster thanx & huge hugs to Edd MacKey & The Lexington Fashion Collaborative, Angelee Feltner for managing performance flow, Teresa for being ready for anything, Jay Hamon for video, and Damien McLean for graphics and photography...and to Rachel & Eric at Lexenomincs!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Also thanx for getting our "paid gigs for the artists" goals off the ground to everyone at Blues Between the Bridges, Hot August Blues, and Master's Music Festival! Hopefully that list will be MUCH bigger by the 9th Lexi Music Awards!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ohh...lots of photos & video links at the bottom of the page!</div><div><br /></div><div>And your award recipients for 2022 are:</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /><div>(INDUSTRY awards)</div><div><br /></div><div>Venue of the Year</div><div>The Burl</div><div><br /></div><div>Music Store of the Year</div><div>Doo Wop Shop</div><div><br /></div><div>Music Company of the Year</div><div>CD Central</div><div><br /></div><div>Recording Studio/Engineer of the Year</div><div>Sneak Attack/Jason Groves</div><div><br /></div><div>Live Sound Tech of the Year</div><div>Wallace "Gator" Harrison</div><div><br /></div><div>Radio DJ of the Year</div><div>Deadair Dennis</div><div><br /></div><div>Instrument Repair of the Year</div><div>Bob Willcutt - Willcutt Guitars</div><div><br /></div><div>Jay Flippin Music Educator Award</div><div>Vanessa Davis - Vanessa Davis Music</div><div><br /></div><div>(PERFORMANCE awards)</div><div><br /></div><div>Female Vocal of the Year<br /></div><div>Vanessa Davis</div><div><br /></div><div>Male Vocal of the Year</div><div>Cody Morgan</div><div><br /></div><div>Bass Player of the Year</div><div>Aaron White</div><div><br /></div><div>Brass/wind Player of the Year</div><div>Matthew Polashek</div><div><br /></div><div>Drums/percussionist of the Year</div><div>Todd Copeland</div><div><br /></div><div>Keyboard Player of the Year</div><div>Lee Carroll</div><div><br /></div><div>String Player of the Year</div><div>Blakeley Burger</div><div><br /></div><div>Ben Lacy Award for Guitar Excellence</div><div>Todd Stricklin</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>(STYLE awards)</div><div><br /></div><div>Americana/folk Artist of the Year</div><div>Trippin' Roots</div><div><br /></div><div>Bluegrass Artist of the Year</div><div>Mama Said String Band</div><div><br /></div><div>TeeDee Young Blues Excellence Award</div><div>Rachel Crowe</div><div><br /></div><div>Classical Artist of the Year</div><div>Lexington Singers</div><div><br /></div><div>Country Artist of the Year</div><div>Paul Groves</div><div><br /></div><div>Funk/R&B/Reggae Artist of the Year</div><div>Brett Higgins</div><div><br /></div><div>Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year</div><div>Brett Higgins</div><div><br /></div><div>Jazz/Latin/Big Band/World Artist of the Year</div><div>Bigg Sugg & the Jazz Funkers</div><div><br /></div><div>Metal Artist of the Year</div><div>Grave Yard Romeos</div><div><br /></div><div>Pop Artist of the Year</div><div>Rags and Riches</div><div><br /></div><div>Punk Artist of the Year</div><div>NP Presley</div><div><br /></div><div>Rock Artist of the Year</div><div>Magnolia Boulevard</div><div><br /></div><div>Singer-Songwriter of the Year</div><div>Vanessa Davis</div><div><br /></div><div>Cover/Variety Artist of the Year</div><div>Eight Daze Sober</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>(SPECIALS)</div><div><br /></div><div>Song of the Year</div><div>"Outlaw" - Rags and Riches</div><div><br /></div><div>Album of the Year</div><div>"Pretty Little Cabin" - Vanessa Davis</div><div><br /></div><div>Critics Choice</div><div>Overtones LIVE</div><div><br /></div><div>Community Service</div><div>Ted Messer</div><div><br /></div><div>Lifetime Achievement</div><div><b>Paul M. Osborne</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Kevin Holm-Hudson</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Todd Copeland</b></div><span style="color: #888888;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></span>Check the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAfM0UII7TLc2V9bq-YQ9sfq-8jolvVZN" target="_blank">VIDEO PLAYLIST</a> on YouTube!</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Check the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.911050599560543" target="_blank">PHOTO ALBUM</a> at our official FB group!</div><div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-78866035918258738952022-01-25T16:03:00.002-08:002022-01-25T16:03:16.085-08:00ALERT: Lifetime Achievement Recipients, Performers, After-Party, More!Its my great honor to convey the following information:<br /><br /><b><u>1) Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients</u></b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDKHw6E5NfV7UJmApQnGgO3ipRQprvU4-tHxzOZx4vKPiplNLKXBb2KAhgv9LuAWgtTbPyWnZzLUPLwcEbsJUHK8eWymXj9IOp2EmTOKzWdZov3nvmTKyFysyqIggjz2y9bxSa_gF4eL_9Bg9Ifr16LDABt7sqeIzPO-GrAs-m0nG3PJW8Bd-ejS7xFQ=s750" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDKHw6E5NfV7UJmApQnGgO3ipRQprvU4-tHxzOZx4vKPiplNLKXBb2KAhgv9LuAWgtTbPyWnZzLUPLwcEbsJUHK8eWymXj9IOp2EmTOKzWdZov3nvmTKyFysyqIggjz2y9bxSa_gF4eL_9Bg9Ifr16LDABt7sqeIzPO-GrAs-m0nG3PJW8Bd-ejS7xFQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The recipients for the 8th Lexi Music Awards are.....</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Dr. Kevin Holm-Hudson</b></div><div><b>Paul M. Osborne</b></div><div><b>Todd Copeland</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Congratulations to all!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>2) Ticket Info</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Due to hardships on the music & arts community, ticket price for the event have been REDUCED from $20 (plus fees) to $15 (fees included). Tickets are available exclusively through the Lyric Theatre box</div><div>office. Call (859) 280-2201 or go <a href="https://www.lexingtonlyric.com/event.php?id=2030" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, please feel free to respond, incite, and share using the Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/292198329450248" target="_blank"><b>Event Page</b></a>!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>3) Performers</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Due to COVID restrictions (which include masking & 50% house capacity), we have had to drastically reduce the backstage staffing as well as the number of performers. However, we are happy to announce the return of our house band and several fabulous guests!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063546221719" target="_blank">Mojo Tones</a></b> (house band)</div><div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/paul.m.osborne.9" target="_blank">Paul M. Osborne</a> </b>(national anthem)</div><div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ragsandrichesmusic" target="_blank">Rags and Riches</a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewallacesisters" target="_blank">The Wallace Sisters</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKV01NQ0rc7yytTl9mpHr4J9xEsO-odeHoeTCqkD0uhrPlIRiC16zEn1sXDaZwqAZCMbWbDhX5U9aA_clBMLF-rkQUzVHibIw0n4U3LPctZUR9kxGAExo3aYApwcbFHBVdSA8ZFV85mbe8iyNtVlhv1I8MgrR8jlM0-yWtrQdwvniFp_KSZnIvvU7VOQ=s382" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="339" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKV01NQ0rc7yytTl9mpHr4J9xEsO-odeHoeTCqkD0uhrPlIRiC16zEn1sXDaZwqAZCMbWbDhX5U9aA_clBMLF-rkQUzVHibIw0n4U3LPctZUR9kxGAExo3aYApwcbFHBVdSA8ZFV85mbe8iyNtVlhv1I8MgrR8jlM0-yWtrQdwvniFp_KSZnIvvU7VOQ=s320" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>4) After-Party</u></b> </div><div><br /></div><div>The main event at the Lyric Theatre runs from 6pm until roughly 8pm and catered by Goodwood....so our after party will start roughly 8:30pm at the amazing <b>Goodwood Lexington</b> (at 200 Lexington Green Cir Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40503). Molly & Richard & Chris have worked out a special "finger food" menu and will be serving their amazing drinks. Exclusives include <b>Ale-8</b> sodas, <b>Highbridge Springs</b> water, and <b>Three Chord Bourbon</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just gonna add, on a personal note, that Goodwood has an excellent bourbon barrel stout!</div><div><br /></div><div>Please visit our sponsors <a href="https://threechordbourbon.com/" target="_blank">Three Chord Bourbon</a>, <a href="https://www.thebotanybay.net/" target="_blank">The Botany Bay</a>, <a href="https://highbridgesprings.com/" target="_blank">Highbridge Springs</a>, <a href="https://ale8one.com/" target="_blank">Ale-8-One</a>, and <a href="https://goodwoodbrewing.com/lexington/" target="_blank">Goodwood Lexington</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-85285028965914756652022-01-10T05:02:00.009-08:002022-01-10T12:40:53.529-08:00...And the 8th Lexi Awards Nominees Are...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRyxkOQ4m-VsKH_7mx_9UOPWO-pd0novyUIu3xY72HmRQhvKOF9bJMJA5k7KrwXKi1_mJNWAB4GBD__PIY90PjbasIqXstBQ1yoIyMZJ4NpUmw8-GqukhcAgE1_OXd_ztSY0Jo9p9tDP2pn4BxdAVhdbvMUsduM5hbnMUReiQY9z1OBv8Zb74NVUwTQw=s863" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="863" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRyxkOQ4m-VsKH_7mx_9UOPWO-pd0novyUIu3xY72HmRQhvKOF9bJMJA5k7KrwXKi1_mJNWAB4GBD__PIY90PjbasIqXstBQ1yoIyMZJ4NpUmw8-GqukhcAgE1_OXd_ztSY0Jo9p9tDP2pn4BxdAVhdbvMUsduM5hbnMUReiQY9z1OBv8Zb74NVUwTQw=s320" width="320" /></a></div>....and with another HUGE thanx to our sponsors (without whom this event wouldn't be a reality), <b>The Botany Bay, Highbridge Springs Water, Ale-8-One, Three Chord Bourbon, </b>and <b>Goodwood Brewing</b> (with nod to our small private donors, also), our media partner <b>WLEX-TV</b>, and our event partner <b>Lyric Theatre</b>, I'm honored to announce the nominees for the 8th Lexi Music Awards!<div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>INDUSTRY</u></b><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Venue of the Year</i></u></div><div>Austin City Saloon</div><div>The Burl</div><div>Manchester Music Hall</div><div>The Twisted Cork</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Music Store</i></u></div><div>DooWop Shop Lexington</div><div>Drum Center of Lexington</div><div>Willcutt Guitars</div><div>Willis Music of Lexington</div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><u><i>Music Company</i></u></div><div>Black Mountain Management</div><div>Chillin' With Kenny C</div><div>CD Central</div><div>Pops Resale</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Recording Studio/Engineer/Producer</i></u></div><div>EKO Studio/Rick Osborne</div><div>Sneak Attack Studio/Jason Groves</div><div>Austin Jones Recording/Austin Jones</div><div>NitroSonic Studio/April Edwards</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Live Sound Tech</u></i></div><div>Chris Wheeler</div><div>Matthew Florez</div><div>Matthew Polashek</div><div>Wallace "Gator" Harrison</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Radio DJ</i></u></div><div>Deadair Dennis Dillon - Classic Rock 921 (WBVX)</div><div>Kenny C Cummings - TMV Cafe</div><div>Renee Collins Cobb - Listen Locally/Overtones (RadioLex WLXU)</div><div>Tony Twitch - Z-103 (WXZZ)</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Gear Repair</u></i></div><div>Gideon Maki - Gideon Maki Guitar Repair</div><div>Mike Mankel - Bourbon Barrel Guitars</div><div>Scott Leedy - RS Guitarworks</div><div>Bob Willcutt - Willcutt Guitars</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Jay Flippin Music Educator Award</i></u></div><div>Beth Dean - Studio 88</div><div>Paulie Felice - SDML Academy</div><div>Kevin Holm-Hudson - University of Kentucky</div><div>Vanessa Davis - Vanessa Davis Music</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>PERFORMANCE</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><u><i>Female Vocal</i></u></div><div>Maggie Lander</div><div>Maggie Noelle</div><div>Sydney Adams</div><div>Vanessa Davis</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Male Vocal</u></i></div><div>Cody Morgan</div><div>D Boone Pittman</div><div>Wesley Saylor</div><div>Tanner Whitt</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Bass Guitar</u></i></div><div>Brandon Johnson</div><div>Nicholas Tirlea</div><div>Steve Nall</div><div>Aaron White</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Brass/Wind</i></u></div><div>Brady Atwood</div><div>Matthew Polashek</div><div>Paul M. Osborne</div><div>Miles Osland</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Drums/Percussion</u></i></div><div>Ned Bellau</div><div>Peyton Whitt</div><div>Steve Richmond</div><div>Todd Copeland</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Keyboard</u></i></div><div>Lee Carroll</div><div>Raleigh Dailey</div><div>Keith McCutchen</div><div>Ryan Allen</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Strings</u></i></div><div>Blakeley Burger</div><div>Brooke Danielle Way</div><div>Ishi Wooten</div><div>Josh Propst</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Ben Lacy Guitar Excellence Award</u></i></div><div>Greg Erwin</div><div>Patrick Gibson</div><div>Tanner Blevins</div><div>Todd Stricklin</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCUdMmaw-o2mgJDsYe_PGDToHM0tvKQFrI8RUJp3MdDrO2HYfSWVrArKHaaPTuzl2COvGCbXg4FQ7UsTucH-XyO2yCljRzr-myq-9uFRZHKsMrVjrbvZbMwbWgVmBUyujq26Z-QxvQYMk74CqMJecsZJhIQhroBZEzL_0QpbezgxKwPDHgTn9zA53BKQ=s1025" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1025" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCUdMmaw-o2mgJDsYe_PGDToHM0tvKQFrI8RUJp3MdDrO2HYfSWVrArKHaaPTuzl2COvGCbXg4FQ7UsTucH-XyO2yCljRzr-myq-9uFRZHKsMrVjrbvZbMwbWgVmBUyujq26Z-QxvQYMk74CqMJecsZJhIQhroBZEzL_0QpbezgxKwPDHgTn9zA53BKQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>STYLE</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i><u>Americana/Folk</u></i></div><div>D Boone Pittman & the Fugitives</div><div>Donnie Bowling</div><div>Jordan Allen & the Bellwethers</div><div>Trippin' Roots</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Bluegrass</u></i></div><div>Dark Moon Hollow</div><div>Kentucky Bourbon Trailers</div><div>Mama Said String Band</div><div>Restless Leg String Band</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>TeeDee Young Blues Excellence Award</u></i></div><div>D Jay Rice</div><div>Dane Sadler</div><div>Rachel Crowe</div><div>Jeremy Short & Company</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Classical</u></i></div><div>Lexington Singers</div><div>Gregory Partain</div><div>Keith McCutchen</div><div>Kentucky Bach Choir</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Country</i></u></div><div>D Boone Pittman</div><div>Josh Bogard </div><div>Paul Groves</div><div>Zac Hart</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Funk/R&B/Reggae</u></i></div><div>Brett Higgins</div><div>Bootsie & Funkabilly</div><div>Driftwood Gypsy</div><div>Rob Dread & the KMA</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Hip-Hop/Rap</u></i></div><div>Brett Higgins</div><div>Devine Carama</div><div>Hybrid the Rapper</div><div>Lil Cartier & Rolls</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Jazz/Latin/Big Band/World</u></i></div><div>Big Sugg & the Jazz Funkers</div><div>cAnde Girl</div><div>Osborne-Tolly Duo</div><div>Lee Carroll's C the Beat</div><div><u><i> </i></u></div><div><u><i>Metal</i></u></div><div>All Saints Fade</div><div>Graveyard Romeos</div><div>StormToker</div><div>Taylor Road</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Pop</i></u></div><div>Cody Morgan</div><div>Rags and Riches</div><div>Wesley Saylor</div><div>The Dreaded Laramie</div><div><br /></div><div><u><i>Punk</i></u></div><div>Dead Letterman</div><div>Local Violence</div><div>NP Presley</div><div>Sempervivi</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Rock</u></i></div><div>City Awake</div><div>Magnolia Boulevard</div><div>Rags and Riches</div><div>Manitoba Rock n Rolla</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Singer-songwriter</u></i></div><div>Cody Morgan</div><div>Kevin Holm-Hudson</div><div>Vanessa Davis</div><div>Wesley Saylor</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Variety/Cover</u></i></div><div>Eight Daze Sober</div><div>Five Below Band</div><div>Graveyard Romeos</div><div>Taylor Road</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghl1UGYThdz-BE0Z3y19PSMht9tPZpS7j2qaQ6leuyp5R8q5Od7kccnGERxR3rwL5PCN6G5wsSAQXcrRRtLO06ByfjnWEOQlvxQdVFqv6RyQPKeZXq0iFO8wwzTPTtQa9GAmrg0WpRQVbcrKJbgT3Pi2TamnapvNiPv9Dla63Aq73PszPTiOiOIvwS5w=s960" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghl1UGYThdz-BE0Z3y19PSMht9tPZpS7j2qaQ6leuyp5R8q5Od7kccnGERxR3rwL5PCN6G5wsSAQXcrRRtLO06ByfjnWEOQlvxQdVFqv6RyQPKeZXq0iFO8wwzTPTtQa9GAmrg0WpRQVbcrKJbgT3Pi2TamnapvNiPv9Dla63Aq73PszPTiOiOIvwS5w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>SPECIALS</b></div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Song of the Year</u></i></div><div>"939" Cody Morgan</div><div>"Black Thread" City Awake</div><div>"Love & Learn" Wesley Saylor</div><div>"Outlaw" Rags and Riches</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Album of the Year</u></i></div><div>Emerge - D Boone Pittman & the Fugitives</div><div>Message from the Margins - Kevin Holm-Hudson & the Adjuncts</div><div>Pieces - Zac Hart</div><div>Pretty Little Cabin - Vanessa Davis</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Critics' Choice</u></i></div><div>TBA (event day)</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Community Service</u></i></div><div>Devine Carama - Believing in Forever</div><div>Renee Collins Cobb & Warren Cobb - Listen Locally/Overtones LIVE</div><div>Ted Messer</div><div>Woodsongs All Volunteer Crew</div><div><br /></div><div><i><u>Lifetime Achievement</u></i></div><div><br /></div><div>TBA (announced weeks before event)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-209587777351887392021-12-27T13:55:00.003-08:002021-12-27T17:04:31.594-08:00Timeline: Run-Up to Awards Day!<b>As this is written.....</b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHTCttgC7HcYc7m4cX61WEVtaBwqcQ1YGVO-CWGOJYQxr6-cOUL5T0LtcUrwsu5oEXEiLJUqSprfsI7zTQQaJoCJiXq84HwB2dS0psOZBUh7BwJy44D-cPZ9fw4vMLlWZwJzr26ebbt-3Agf8hDGricDfDdZYkrGqcRCj_iGRS35mKqNqCkoLbL6p83A=s800" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHTCttgC7HcYc7m4cX61WEVtaBwqcQ1YGVO-CWGOJYQxr6-cOUL5T0LtcUrwsu5oEXEiLJUqSprfsI7zTQQaJoCJiXq84HwB2dS0psOZBUh7BwJy44D-cPZ9fw4vMLlWZwJzr26ebbt-3Agf8hDGricDfDdZYkrGqcRCj_iGRS35mKqNqCkoLbL6p83A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>1) Public voting wraps up late this week.<br /><br />2) Pro panel is already voting and wraps by next week.<br /><br />3) Early January we <b>announce nominees</b>.<br /><br />4) January will also see us announce <b>ticket sales, performers, lifetime achievement winners, after-party location, re-list sponsors</b>, and make posters available. We'll also be doing the rounds via local media (radio, TV, etc), to the degree that COVID allows.<br /><br />5) <b>SUNDAY, February 6, 2022</b>, is the awards show (6-8pm) and our after-party (which are becoming as well known as the awards - haha!) will be roughly 8:30pm until we're kicked out...but usually last a couple of hours!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsFfimyDLWZPSI1CyDVARd-KN3Q5FwzTn5yg0cLKOPQBAlX8Esbrua6Vgh6AjgbtQHS7cNcDwEVo1kehmTiiIO7BtFxMhnFixaSQDx1UUNAkBNLBcbz9rdikabIdx1lBDWfC5l72yxaMc3RZ1ClVY_udXj-rOCxUSpCW-F7YdwCd3tDyBEPWf2jUDS1w=s1066" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1066" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsFfimyDLWZPSI1CyDVARd-KN3Q5FwzTn5yg0cLKOPQBAlX8Esbrua6Vgh6AjgbtQHS7cNcDwEVo1kehmTiiIO7BtFxMhnFixaSQDx1UUNAkBNLBcbz9rdikabIdx1lBDWfC5l72yxaMc3RZ1ClVY_udXj-rOCxUSpCW-F7YdwCd3tDyBEPWf2jUDS1w=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>6) Aside: Still gathering sponsors, but big shout to <b>Highbridge Springs Water, Ale-8, The Botany Bay, Overheard Productions</b>, and <b>Three Chord Bourbon</b>!</div><div><br /></div><div>7) Hope to have a few surprises coming, too, thanx to our sponsors and our partners in the music industry!<br /><br /><b>Stay tuned!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-65746526346009804502021-11-30T17:27:00.003-08:002021-11-30T17:27:54.648-08:008th Awards Public Ballot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_ozOhBvinVsm6OUJYoo2OZ9WRSumBjX_OEhvimJL5ERk_iY-e7wTrAJ-DL3Ov3zuQPAJA22M8DkkwRjrgeo8_SNwuDVkzpBUUriNotBv0bZc1lbZzrpOKJMX_7UjnwNG_-gBowl5p3zl/s225/download+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="224" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_ozOhBvinVsm6OUJYoo2OZ9WRSumBjX_OEhvimJL5ERk_iY-e7wTrAJ-DL3Ov3zuQPAJA22M8DkkwRjrgeo8_SNwuDVkzpBUUriNotBv0bZc1lbZzrpOKJMX_7UjnwNG_-gBowl5p3zl/s0/download+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="224" /></a></div><br />HERE IT IS, FOLKS....the public ballot for the 8th Lexi Music Awards!<br /><br /><br />Polls are only open for a few weeks, so please vote and share!<div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/zWURzYfqDN2pVFMo6">https://forms.gle/zWURzYfqDN2pVFMo6</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-73168574446990386882021-11-15T17:46:00.002-08:002021-11-15T17:47:40.334-08:00Public Ballot & New Names<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebGqzi_6B5ZZ8VVa5ZkzXveOvHKpEXzTyJej4knMAYl7Zi1MNDcozSSx3m2MSzpy5fqYQzL7YKwi1L-Qw4_rXROoOq_ohv6s3fFsgmKGMAkoRI-P7eUQPiNB-nsgYaundibmYBs8Fknr8/s1200/11016125_1562043460702334_8477030395106092406_o.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebGqzi_6B5ZZ8VVa5ZkzXveOvHKpEXzTyJej4knMAYl7Zi1MNDcozSSx3m2MSzpy5fqYQzL7YKwi1L-Qw4_rXROoOq_ohv6s3fFsgmKGMAkoRI-P7eUQPiNB-nsgYaundibmYBs8Fknr8/s320/11016125_1562043460702334_8477030395106092406_o.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />The public ballot will be launched the week of Thanksgiving (and only online for a few weeks), so keep your eyes peeled....then be ready to mobilize your friends & fan base or clients/customers to vote for you, your band, or your music business!<br /><br />Also, we are dropping the title "Best...." from all categories, to be replaced by "...of the Year", which is far more consistent with our originally stated mission. So no more "Best Venue" or "Best Vocalist", but instead "Venue of the Year", "Vocalist of the Year", and the like.<br /><br />Just an up-date on the process for anyone new to the Lexi Music Awards: We have a round of PUBLIC voting (this nets TWO nominees in each category)....as well as voting by our pro panel (an additional TWO nominees in each category)....and for the final round, once nominees are chosen, only the nominees themselves will vote for the award recipients in each category (except for the Critics' Choice Award).<br /><br />The pro panel changes members every year and is always made up of a mix of folks: Performers, music educators, store management, venue owners, and the like.<br /><br />Contact us with any additional questions if you can't find the answer(s) here on the blog or on the official website. Our email is lexingtonmusicawards@gmail.com <br /><br />Counting down to ballot release commencing......<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br />Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-33810724503272656702021-09-06T15:29:00.000-07:002021-09-06T15:29:08.301-07:00Lexi-Fest Band Battle<p> This Sunday....winner gets a recording package and a performance slot at the 2022 Lexi Music Awards show!!</p><p>Thanx Best Buds Recording, Classic Rock 921FM, EKU Dept of Music, Highbridge Springs, Ale-8,Botany Bay, and everyone who helps this train GO!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqFtGFCJ6TSeA3lzHG40CGCHABaNdq0K-Yye6unUL7Bp1mZ3tvkmJ5OTIIDp9LD2Nb3ow_QSW2LvlYZBrJC1AnKcOLpLzADBZVYagTwApw4bByv6q0WHMGjcTXMtgJl6D3SDVDo2wo436/s2160/IMG_20210906_173617_041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqFtGFCJ6TSeA3lzHG40CGCHABaNdq0K-Yye6unUL7Bp1mZ3tvkmJ5OTIIDp9LD2Nb3ow_QSW2LvlYZBrJC1AnKcOLpLzADBZVYagTwApw4bByv6q0WHMGjcTXMtgJl6D3SDVDo2wo436/s320/IMG_20210906_173617_041.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-80201814531697467992021-08-12T09:55:00.002-07:002021-08-12T09:55:21.802-07:002021 Lexi-Fest & 2022 Music Awards Show!DETAILS COMING SOON on the Sunday, September 12 Lexi-Fest Festival in Richmond! We'll also kick off the public ballot for voting in the 2022 Lexi Music Awards that day!<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXxJXMzQl2Q5nhubG-Rhvg9lMZf4Wnt4VKLE74V5_tYFTxzTQJjcpBtv074llcmy5O6-npirN1cMP36aoQE6Jkl41Lnn6O77L7DxBOuvhGdDK8exP-KMMdv4OnejV-msdZsFjT2m9JXNB/s800/3chord.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXxJXMzQl2Q5nhubG-Rhvg9lMZf4Wnt4VKLE74V5_tYFTxzTQJjcpBtv074llcmy5O6-npirN1cMP36aoQE6Jkl41Lnn6O77L7DxBOuvhGdDK8exP-KMMdv4OnejV-msdZsFjT2m9JXNB/s320/3chord.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Speaking of the awards show - huge thanx to Whit and Tim for getting us back in the beautiful & historic <a href="https://www.lexingtonlyric.com/" target="_blank">Lyric Theatre</a> (the event will be Sunday, Feb 6, 2022) with a return to our 30+ awards categories, musical performances, and all the pomp & circumstance this community deserves!<br /><br />And now we have the honor of welcoming aboard our newest sponsoring partner for the Lexi Music Awards, <a href="https://threechordbourbon.com/" target="_blank">THREE CHORD BOURBON</a>! Huge thanx to Neil Giraldo and his entire 3 Chord family (especially Laura for taking all the extra time to dial things in!). We also want to welcome back <a href="https://highbridgesprings.com/" target="_blank">Highbridge Springs Water</a> (thanx to Linda & Roy), <a href="https://ale8one.com/" target="_blank">Ale-8 One</a> (thanx Sheila), and <a href="https://thebotanybay.net/" target="_blank">The Botany Bay </a>(thanx Ginny), as well as our media partner from day one, <a href="https://www.lex18.com/" target="_blank">WLEX TV-18</a> - with thanx to Angie Beavin, Bill Meck, and Dave Medley.<br /><br />We're still hoping to partner with a few more area businesses (brewery, fashion, vehicle sales &/or repair, etc), so please drop us a line at <a href="mailto:lexingtonmusicawards@gmail.com">lexingtonmusicawards@gmail.com</a> or contact me directly as <a href="mailto:sdmusiclab@gmail.com">sdmusiclab@gmail.com</a> if you or someone you know is interested in lending a hand!</div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Max Corona & Deadair Dennis of Classic Rock 92-One, Joseph Carucci at EKU, and my partner-in-crime Angelee Feltner for all they are doing to make the 2021 Lexi-Fest a reality!</div><div><br /></div><div>MORE SOON!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-68694635577263245342021-02-03T17:26:00.002-08:002021-02-03T19:18:56.988-08:007th Awards Wrap & The Future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOL1hv4ik-ErD5cKgIEaK-fny0g81CooTTBJic2cglbd01sJfrxw7DolAPskYUW0EV1mdSgkTj_RRpoaGnukrsb42zi4LxUfRrln41lnFCR8kW35j7OK9tZC0_hJ6IwPxixju9SLlMIff/s2048/IMG_20210203_1354491.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOL1hv4ik-ErD5cKgIEaK-fny0g81CooTTBJic2cglbd01sJfrxw7DolAPskYUW0EV1mdSgkTj_RRpoaGnukrsb42zi4LxUfRrln41lnFCR8kW35j7OK9tZC0_hJ6IwPxixju9SLlMIff/s320/IMG_20210203_1354491.jpg" /></a></div>NOW THAT THE DUST HAS SETTLED....I want to again congratulate all of our <a href="http://lexingtonmusicawards.blogspot.com/2021/01/blog-post.html" target="_blank">nominees</a> and our <a href="http://lexingtonmusicawards.blogspot.com/2021/01/7th-lexi-music-award-recipients.html" target="_blank">award recipients </a>& <a href="http://lexingtonmusicawards.blogspot.com/2021/01/7th-lexi-music-award-lifetime.html" target="_blank">lifetime achievement recipients</a>, as well as every single one of you who played music, made music, kept the venues & music shops running, and more...and each and every music lover who supported the arts in such a crazy and trying time!<div><br /></div><div>I also want to shout a HUGE thanx to everyone involved with the 7th LEXI MUSIC AWARDS: everyone who voted, all the artists out there doing your thing in spite of the new C-19 normal, <b>Eric & Rachel</b> at <a href="https://www.lexenomics.org/" target="_blank">LeXenomics</a>; <b>Whit & Tim</b> at <a href="https://www.lexingtonlyric.com/" target="_blank">The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Cente</a>r; and more!</div><div><br /></div><div>And our sponsors! These are folks who meet me in parking lots at odd hours to make sure we get what we need and write checks or donate product or gift cards when they know we're NOT doing a show with 400 people in the audience & thousands of dollars worth of interviews & ad space/air time....and they do it anyway. They do it for love of the music community. They do it for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>So major thanx to everyone at <a href="https://highbridgesprings.com/" target="_blank">Highbridge Springs</a>, <a href="https://ale8one.com/" target="_blank">Ale-8-One</a>, & <a href="https://thebotanybay.net/" target="_blank">The Botany Bay</a>! <b>Linda</b> & <b>Roy</b> &<b> Ginny </b>& <b>Sheila</b> - I owe y'all more than I can ever repay!</div><div><br /></div><div>And showing even more than this is a HUGE team effort, I want to thank <b>Dave Medley, Bill Meck, Angie Beavin</b>, & everyone at <a href="https://www.lex18.com/" target="_blank">WLEX-TV</a>.....as well as those who always have my back: <b>Edd MacKey</b> & everyone at <a href="https://lexingtonfashioncollaborative.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lexington Fashion Collaborative</a>; <b>Marcie Timmerman</b> & <b>Angelee Caidyn Feltner</b>; <b>Ranada</b> at <a href="https://www.ranadaskitchen.com/" target="_blank">Ranada’s Kitchen</a>; and this year the amazing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bill-French-Photography-349825728254/" target="_blank">Bill French </a>who showed up on a minute's notice to take photographs. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also leaned heavily on many for our pro panel & advisors, including <b>David Helmers</b> (Railbird Festival), <b>Israel Cuenca</b> (Latin Music Awards KY), <b>Renee Collins Cobb </b>(Listen Locally/Overtones), <b>Wendy Barnett</b> (WEKU), <b>Whit Whitaker</b> (Lyric Theatre), <b>Steve Baron</b> (CD Central), <b>Joseph Carucci </b>(EKU Dept of Music), <b>Mark Royse</b> (RadioLex 93.9FM), <b>Joe Conkwright</b> (WUKY), <b>Everett McCorvey </b>(UK dept of Music), <b>Neal Sluder </b>(KY Music Hall of Fame), and more!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTfJzchMCg_SMGClR0dh7joEkPZemv7T-sQmRlVEm4nNcwFdnHgDixyb13S6byk1tPOtD7eowYR6b2y9Q8zoP83CppSmASPtRJGx2sA5mis0EWckK6mKduOD9FxM9v9sC0Rl3q1X4PfCE/s1066/145724539_10225377586930004_4528780629916860002_o+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTfJzchMCg_SMGClR0dh7joEkPZemv7T-sQmRlVEm4nNcwFdnHgDixyb13S6byk1tPOtD7eowYR6b2y9Q8zoP83CppSmASPtRJGx2sA5mis0EWckK6mKduOD9FxM9v9sC0Rl3q1X4PfCE/s320/145724539_10225377586930004_4528780629916860002_o+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>MANY MORE people to thank...and I will soon! </div><div><br /></div><div>But for now - congrats again to all of you! Kick back & enjoy the afterglow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow, we get busy again!!!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Busy with what? Working with LEX-18 to get the video available for everyone....working with the Lyric to be ready for next year.....working with local venues to produce shows featuring amazing area talent....working with area businesses to bring more resources so that we might produce an awards show truly worthy of the talent & passion & energy displayed by everyone.....working to make the Lexi Music Awards annual show a true "red carpet event" for the entire community of Lexington & surrounding areas.....working to use the awards to leverage greater opportunities for area artists, to raise money for music education & arts charities, and so much more (read about that <a href="http://lexingtonmusicawards.blogspot.com/2018/10/why-we-do-it.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). And maybe even planning a summer party to make up for the lack of official after-party!</div><div><br /></div><div>Yep....it's time to get busy. And if YOU would like to lend a hand, just drop me a line. We need every single one of you!</div><div><br /></div><div>-- </div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>David M. McLean</i></span> </div><div><i>founder/producer</i></div><div><a href="https://www.lexingtonmusicawards.org/" target="_blank">Lexington Music Awards</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-53910402106134209202021-01-25T15:51:00.005-08:002021-01-25T15:54:49.725-08:007th Lexi Music Award Recipients!<div>Our thanx go out to our media partner WLEX TV-18, our sponsors Highbridge Springs Water, Ale-8, and Botany Bay, and our venue partner The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center for making this possible this year! Another huge thanx to everyone who voted - fans, pro panel, and nominees!</div><div><br /></div><div>And now, the recipients of the 7th Lexi Music Awards are.....</div><i><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1U_tlo_hELnZ_72XvePcHEAGTlPF1HPWLOPZsfhTCRLsH2uKf2XHuIqhibXuFaTngoOuiTWAQBruEHSsl5GBvd7sSiTZ7zWT8-YzqVbjzOmTgFbbJ1BRGs6fEOp2Rg7O8jgHLMBtuQIi/s705/jam+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="705" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1U_tlo_hELnZ_72XvePcHEAGTlPF1HPWLOPZsfhTCRLsH2uKf2XHuIqhibXuFaTngoOuiTWAQBruEHSsl5GBvd7sSiTZ7zWT8-YzqVbjzOmTgFbbJ1BRGs6fEOp2Rg7O8jgHLMBtuQIi/s320/jam+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div>Critics Choice Award:</i><br /><br /><b>Tahlsound Music Festival<br /></b><br /><br /><i>Community Service Award:<br /></i><br /><b>Greg Thomerson - Blues Between the Bridges</b><br /><br /><br /><i>Album of the Year:<br /></i><br /><b>The Break - Cody Lee Meece<br /><br /></b><br /><i>Song of the Year:<br /></i><br /><b>A Black Man's Flowers - Devine Carama<br /></b><br /><br />We announced our Lifetime Achievement recipients earlier (They are T<b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>om Martin, Gator Harrison, Walter Tunis, Les Taylor</b>) and details for the private presentation ceremony and broadcast will be released soon!<div><br /></div><div>Thank you all for your continuing support!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04mqn6mGVOHqI4SD0zf5z1jdSmreSIKuJrpMiQRsSHirhBnD_oppzrYXlc8UR6NiBhc5ZAjlRziGlIngvMLCT3XT5jPXTJkNJQfnhhy9pQrcmYwB4MMJtBXQP-mTmvVUkCef6E3gXsANe/s1080/141562651_10108625340724970_1386762184912825600_o+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04mqn6mGVOHqI4SD0zf5z1jdSmreSIKuJrpMiQRsSHirhBnD_oppzrYXlc8UR6NiBhc5ZAjlRziGlIngvMLCT3XT5jPXTJkNJQfnhhy9pQrcmYwB4MMJtBXQP-mTmvVUkCef6E3gXsANe/s320/141562651_10108625340724970_1386762184912825600_o+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><br /><br /><br />Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-35005741083389059542021-01-21T12:57:00.001-08:002021-01-21T18:13:24.492-08:00Lexi Music Awards PresentationGiven our current (covid) state, as we have said already, we will NOT be having a public presentation or an after-party. So what will the course of events be?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BYuICtPzsY29-JFCtg6LP6NF5qcQxFKCRRFpQfv3Et-OhfU9PCyV70X1i7R-bWSL_iuaEiz9BTVvf7s6ZuNl6D0fWREEc-EiJX3M8LPMbFTkCwEUHRbRTQnqMniW-Z-ON1xysAh-qf6H/s2048/84350935_2623102658015465_4852822997301460992_o.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BYuICtPzsY29-JFCtg6LP6NF5qcQxFKCRRFpQfv3Et-OhfU9PCyV70X1i7R-bWSL_iuaEiz9BTVvf7s6ZuNl6D0fWREEc-EiJX3M8LPMbFTkCwEUHRbRTQnqMniW-Z-ON1xysAh-qf6H/s320/84350935_2623102658015465_4852822997301460992_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>1) We will announce ALL award recipients (not just <a href="https://lexingtonmusicawards.blogspot.com/2021/01/7th-lexi-music-award-lifetime.html" target="_blank">Lifetime Achievement recipients</a>) in advance so that they can make plans to attend the small private gathering, which we hope will be taped in some form for broadcast on one of WLEX's platforms.</div><div><br /></div><div>2) We will make arrangements with recipients to meet to accept their awards and give a short speech for the taping/broadcast.</div><div><br /></div><div>3) Once wrapped, we will announce the broadcast date so that anyone interested will be able to watch!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our thanx to our media partners, our sponsors, and every single musician & music fan in the area for your continuing support!</div><div><br /></div><div>With luck, COVID will be behind us soon and we can have a live celebration sometime this spring or summer to honor the nominees, recipients, and their family, friends, & fans.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you!</div><div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-6833269925243458852021-01-13T13:10:00.000-08:002021-01-13T13:10:00.904-08:007th Lexi Music Award LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Recipients!<p>As we do each year, we announce the Lifetime Achievement Award recipients in advance of the actual show...and this year we'll also announce the other categories in advance due to the venue restrictions. More on that - award recipients, venue, date, times, etc - very soon!</p><p>And so, it is my honor to present to you the 7th Lexi Music Awards recipients for Lifetime Achievement!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr98v8d3yEPJvWM-2x6HtICHRWz9AARjcCzjNPXFPbShmidROCADsERpixC8HsEDFGOsM8CUsykDS-QP54Eb7KeXta-Vgha_GKxuB-PK8g4cmXtvXoLtMYdFrXIiaWyYzSzjntW1iAlGmE/s640/les.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="631" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr98v8d3yEPJvWM-2x6HtICHRWz9AARjcCzjNPXFPbShmidROCADsERpixC8HsEDFGOsM8CUsykDS-QP54Eb7KeXta-Vgha_GKxuB-PK8g4cmXtvXoLtMYdFrXIiaWyYzSzjntW1iAlGmE/s320/les.jpg" /></a></div><p><b>Les Taylor<br />Wallace "Gator" Harrison<br />Tom Martin<br />Walter Tunis</b></p><p>Y'all probably know Les from Exile, Gator from running sound for countless acts, Tom from WEKU, and Walter from the Herald-Leader...but there is SO much more to each of these incredible individuals! Complete bios will be coming soon!</p><p>Congratulations, gentlemen!</p><p><br /></p>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640456601317784162.post-14456715591793058112021-01-06T09:47:00.004-08:002021-01-06T11:13:51.100-08:007th Lexi Music Awards Nominees Are.....<p>Here we go, folks! Streamlined from our 35+ categories to only 5 this year, but with YOU we're making it happen in spite of all the challenges of 2020! Thanx to all of our sponsors, our pro panel, everyone who voted, and everyone who is fighting uphill to keep the music alive!</p><p>It's my honor to present to you the nominees for the 7th Lexington Music Awards!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk0iwQ9nHAzYeXvnZ04Drf8f6iWVJ9_O4iY_jxy62RFaigIL3y_xKr67yqEFGLx-wQIxDFYWDBqiEty5FUseP7ehJ6JfgG0uCiPp7X-a1VjlIh-ddYdQJIG-79v9BbiP_e3q2pCG6ODTy/s640/devine.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk0iwQ9nHAzYeXvnZ04Drf8f6iWVJ9_O4iY_jxy62RFaigIL3y_xKr67yqEFGLx-wQIxDFYWDBqiEty5FUseP7ehJ6JfgG0uCiPp7X-a1VjlIh-ddYdQJIG-79v9BbiP_e3q2pCG6ODTy/s320/devine.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b>Song of the Year</b></p>A Black Man's Flowers - Devine Carama<br />Stolen Roses - Savannah Dean Reeves<br />Tension of the Season - Rags & Riches<br />Mar-a-Lago - Jockey Onassis <br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Album of the Year</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Live Free and Die - Jockey Onassis</div><div>The United State - Justin Wells</div><div>The Break - Cody Lee Meece</div><div>Worshipping in the Wilderness - Devine Carama</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Community Service Award</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Open Mic at Twisted Cork</div><div>Devine Carama - Believing in Forever</div><div>Greg Thomerson - Blues Between the Bridges</div><div>Renee Collins Cobb - Listen Locally</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Critic's Choice Award</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Scott Whiddon</div><div>Lee Carroll</div><div>Tahlsound Music Festival</div><div>Tee Dee Young</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lifetime Achievement</b></div><div><br /></div><div>To Be Announced</div><div><br /></div><div>We'll announce the Lifetime Award recipients soon!!</div><div><br /></div>Skinny Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896364368518481260noreply@blogger.com0