Texas Music Awards, Founded in 2003
Texas Music Awards
Texas Music Awards
Texas Music AwardsTexas Music AwardsTexas Music AwardsNominations round is now closed for 2020, and the official voting round will be announced soon.
Texas Music Awards
Texas Music Awards
Texas Music AwardsTexas Music AwardsTexas Music AwardsNominations round is now closed for 2020, and the official voting round will be announced soon.
Music of the Lone Star State
Notable Artists
Notable Artists
Notable Artists
Many notable artists have taken home the Texas Music Award and have performed during our festivities. Some of these artists include Kacey Musgraves, Michael Martin Murphey, Lloyd Maines, Shake Russell, Hayes Carll, Pauline Reese, Michael Hearne, Wade Bowen, and much more. See eligibility.
Nominations
Notable Artists
Notable Artists
Nominations for the Texas Music Awards will ended in February, 2020. The program is not genre-centric, so all production categories do not have a genre requirement such as Country, Americana, or Rock, for instance.
Lasting Legacy
About Us
Founders of the Texas Music Awards, Jinelle and Lucky Boyd helped bring independent Texas music to the forefront. Now the next generation keeps the movement going. Expect new announcements during the beginning of 2020 and get ready for more great music experiences from the Texas Music Awards program!
Texas Music Award recipients will be revealed when announced at the awards event which will be announced after the closing of nominations.
Sponsorship
2020 Sponsor Opportunity
Join us as we bring the Lone Star State together for the night of the year, drawing in producers, independent and major artists, record executives, fans, friends, and family. This night is for the artists and it's for you. As we come together as a community, this sponsorship opportunity gives you one more way to connect. Please consider the choices below which are subject to change based on availability. CONTACT US.
Sponsor Opportunity (tickets not included)
$200 A. Program listing showing your support, including business/name and location or website.
$ 300 B. 1/8 page program ad, and mention on our Facebook page.
$ 600 C. 1/4 page ad, and mention on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY:
$1,500 D. Wristband Logo Inclusion - logo inclusion for main event General Admission wristband.
$1,500 E. Apparel Logo Inclusion - logo inclusion for all wearable giveaways and merchandise.
$1,500 F. Lanyard Logo Inclusion for the event.
$1,500 F. Badge Logo Inclusion for the event.
$2,000 G. Entry Signage Logo Inclusion on entrance displays.
$2,500 H. Silver – VIP Sponsor
Stage mention during Texas Music Awards event, 3/4 program advertisement, year round listing on our website, includes two email blasts, mention to all of our social media accounts, and 2 VIP seats with red carpet credentials. CONTACT US.
$5,000 I. Gold – Red Carpet Sponsor (limited availability)
Logo placement on VIP “Step and Repeat” (logo wall) on the red carpet; Stage mention during Texas Music Awards event, 1/2 page program ad, year round listing on our website, includes six email blasts, video mention to all of our social media accounts, and 4 VIP red carpet passes. CONTACT US.
$7,000 J. Platinum – Stage Sponsor (limited availability)
STAGE SPONSOR AND VIP PLACEMENT: Stage graphics with your logo included; Logo placement on VIP Step and Repeat (logo wall) on the red carpet; Presented formally on stage as Platinum Sponsor; 1 full page program ad; Year round listing on our website; Includes all email blasts and mentions to all of our social media accounts; One business representative may co-present one award during the evening (to be assigned). Logo inclusion on entrance displays; 6 VIP red carpet passes. CONTACT US.
$ INQUIRE K. DIAMOND – Signature Sponsor (limited availability)
Inquire - “Texas Music Awards brought to you by [Your logo]” - includes custom red carpet VIP Step and Repeat (logo wall); Logo or name added to roadside billboard(s); Company graphics on stage; Year- round placement on all of our website and social media accounts, inclusion in all email blasts; logo added to all promotional materials, back page of program; One business representative (at a time) may co- present three awards during the evening (to be assigned); Logo Inclusion on entrance displays/badges, VIP seating for 10. CONTACT US.
About The Awards
Eligibility
With the exception of the Lifetime Achievement Award, these awards are to honor the INDEPENDENT performers in in Texas. Performers are eligible if they meet one of the following statuses:
- Born in Texas
- For a substantial period of time resided in Texas
- Have proven on a solid, regular basis an Texas presence through their live performances. Please note: artists should be currently touring/performing and/or with newly recorded output within one year of the closing of nominations.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
This Award(s) is open to anyone who was born in Texas OR for a substantial period of time resided in Texas that as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, engineer, disc jockey, promoter or anyone else who has fostered music. Their initial known National achievements must have occurred at least 25 year prior to the award show year.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
This Award is for the artist that exhibits the highest level of entertaining, through recorded output, live performances and public acceptance.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any album of eight (8) songs or more and was released for purchase no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations by an artist meeting the eligibility requirements. The reigning Album of the Year cannot repeat as a finalist. Award goes to artist and producer (if different).
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
This Award is for a female artist who tours and records under her name only, or for a female who is the lead vocalist of a group.
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
This Award is for a male artist who tours and records under his name only, or for a male who is the lead vocalist of a group.
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any instrument player that plays any instrument(s) on a regular basis on studio recordings OR in any group.
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any producer, who was born in Texas or resided for an ample time in Texas. They must have produced (not self-produced) recorded product for purchase no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations.
SONG OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any original song released on an album, a EP or individually for purchase no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations by an artist meeting the eligibility requirements. The reigning Song of the Year cannot repeat as a finalist. Award goes to the artist and songwriter (if different).
RECORD OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any original song released on an album, a EP or individually for purchase no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations by an artist meeting the eligibility requirements. The reigning Record of the Year cannot repeat as a finalist. Award goes to the artist and songwriter (if different).
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
This award is for any music radio station in Texas or any radio station that on a regular basis features an ample amount of music airplay. A radio station cannot be the recipient of this award in back-to-back year.
RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any disc jockey, who on a regular basis plays (in studio, not syndicated) on a radio station in Texas. A radio DJ cannot be the recipient of this award in back-to-back year.
PUBLICATION/BLOG/PODCAST OF THE YEAR
This Award is for an Texas publication (print or online newspaper/magazine), Texas based blog, or Texas based podcast that features music or music related content on a regular basis. A publication/blog/podcast cannot be the recipient of this award in back-to-back year.
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any composer who has displayed a consistent pattern of original material through any of their recorded output that was released for sale no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations OR a composer who has had songs recorded by another artist or artists that has been released for purchase no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
This Award is for any video, released by a performer who meets the performer eligibility criteria that was released for the first time for viewing no more than one year prior to the closing of final nominations. This must be an actual video to accompany a recorded song. The reigning Video of the Year cannot repeat as a finalist. Award goes to artist and director.
