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Greater St. James Young Adult Choir Wins Gospel Showcase

The Greater St. James Young Adult Choir took top honors at the Morris-Jenkins Charlotte Music Awards Gospel Showcase. Held on Sunday, March 30, at the New Christian Outreach Center, the showcase also featured performances by D.Jay, the New Mercies, Sheree Thomas, Pastor Annie R. Thomas and the Bright Stars and Nathan Jeter.

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Luna’s Lament Takes Prize at Women in Rock Showcase

The Morris-Jenkins Charlotte Music Awards hosted the Women in Rock Showcase at the Milestone Club on Saturday, Feb. 9. Taking top honors at the showcase was Luna’s Lament, featuring guitarist Kim “KimNiption” Karnes. Also participating in the showcase were Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx, Silent Weapons, the Vernaculars and the Lights, Fluorescent. Luna’s Lament focuses on its original material sets itself apart from others in the rock and metal genre. The band has culled its many influences—TOOL, Opeth, Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Alice in Chains, King Crimson and Mars Volta—into a sound all its own.

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Contagious Blues Band Wins Blues Showcase

The Morris-Jenkins Charlotte Music Awards hosted its first Blues Showcase at the Double Door Inn on Thursday, Jan. 24. With a mix of traditional blues and contemporary blues, the audience was treated to a variety of talented blues performances. Winning the showcase competition was the Contagious Blues Band. Also participating were Bayou Butch, Archie Huntley (aka Golden Eagle) and WSNB. The Contagious Blues Band features a “multi-vocalist” approach, accompanied by two styles of guitar playing. The band seemingly takes you through the evolution of blues music during its set with the influence of traditional blues mixed with the new blues-rock sound.

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Morris-Jenkins Becomes Title Sponsor of Award

The Charlotte Music Awards has announced the addition of Morris-Jenkins as the title sponsor for the organization. “Partnering with the Charlotte Music Awards is exciting,” says Dewey Jenkins, president of Morris-Jenkins. “What a fun way to do something beneficial for the community.”

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Talented Acoustic Showcase Won by Jared Allan

The Charlotte Music Awards’ Acoustic Holiday Showcase was won by Jared Allan. Held on Dec. 13 at the Wadsworth House, the showcase also featured Smith Tunes, Derrick Christopher, Julian Boucherle and Ron Gattis. Opening the show was a special performance by the Whippersnappers.

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Smokey Joe Show Impresses at Country Showcase

The Smokey Joe Show won the Charlotte Music Awards’ Country Showcase. The event, which also included the fine talents of David Cody, Greg Griffin and David Lambert and the Carolina Rails, was held on Nov. 29 at Puckett’s Farm Equipment in the Derita community of Charlotte.

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Stumble Wins Jam Band Showcase at Double Door

Stumble was the winning act at the Charlotte Music Awards’ Jam Band Showcase, which was held on Oct. 25 at the Double Door Inn. Also participating in the showcase were Near Gravity, Heavy Rotation and Matone. This event was co-hosted by the Carolina Live Music Society.

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Awards Ceremony Honors the Music of the Carolinas

The Charlotte Music Awards would like to thank all who attended our Awards Ceremony on Sept. 6 at Ovens Auditorium. The event provided a unique opportunity to recognize and reward the best of our local musical talent. Congratulations to the winners and finalists. All are fine examples of the outstanding talent that exists in the Carolinas. Check out photographs of the event here.

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