Big Easy Music Awards nominations
The best of the year in every genre and style of New Orleans music
by Will CovielloThe Big Easy Foundation has announced special recognition honorees and nominees for its 25th Annual Big Easy Music Awards. The seminal New Orleans funk band The Meters will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and singer/songwriter Anders Osborne will be honored as Entertainer of the Year. Special recognition also goes to Threadhead Records for its mission to help local musicians release their own recordings and to the Lousiana Music Factory for its dedication to Louisiana artists. There also are awards in 24 categories, including traditional jazz, rock, blues, Cajun, Latin music, top male and female performers and Best Album of 2012.
Winners will be announced at the Big Easy Music Awards on Monday, April 22, at a ceremony at Harrah's New Orleans, and there will be performances by nominated artists. The event is sponsored by Gambit, Harrah's New Orleans Hotel and Casino, Coleman E. Adler & Sons, Ketel One, Crown Royal and Abita Brewing Co. For ticket information and reservations, call (504) 483-3129.
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2013 Big Easy Music Awards
Special Recognition Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Meters
Entertainer of the Year
Anders Osborne
Music Heritage Award
Peter "Chuck" Badie
Ambassador of Entertainment
Dumpstaphunk
Business Recognition Award
Louisiana Music Factory
Special Recognition
Threadhead Records
Honorary Music Chair
David Torkanowsky
Music Nominees
Best Male Performer
John Boutte
Anders Osborne
Dr. John
Luke Winslow-King
Best Female Performer
Alexis Marceaux
Alynda Lee Segarra
Meschiya Lake
Sasha Masakowski
Best Album of 2012
Alex McMurray, I Will Never Be Alone
In This Land
Dr. John, Locked Down
The Soul Rebels Brass Band, Unlock
Your Mind
The Revivalists, City Of Sound
Best Traditional Jazz
Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns
Dr. Michael White
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Best Contemporary Jazz
Herlin Riley
David Torkanowsky
Donald Harrison
Best Traditional Brass Band
New Birth Brass Band
Treme Brass Band
Young Pinstripe Brass Band
Best Contemporary Brass Band
Hot 8 Brass Band
The Soul Rebels
Stooges Brass Band
Best Gospel Choir
Betty Winn & One A-Chord
Electrifying Crown Seekers
City Of Love Music & Worship
Arts Choir
Best Gospel Group/Individual
Minister Jo "Cool" Davis
& Cordell Chambliss
Leo Jackson & the Melody Clouds
Minister Jai Reed
Best Funk Band
Galactic
Dumpstaphunk
Khris Royal & Dark Matter
Best Rhythm & Blues Band
Dr. John
Walter "Wolfman" Washington
& the Roadmasters
King James & The Special Men
Best Rap/Hip Hop Artist
Curren$y
Dee-1
Big Freedia
Best Blues
Little Freddie King
Johnny Sansone
Guitar Lightnin' Lee & His
Thunder Band
Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Thou
Mountain Of Wizard
Down
Best Rock Band
Anders Osborne
GIVERS
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Best Roots Rock
Alex McMurray
Honey Island Swamp Band
Creole String Beans
Best Country/Folk Band
Luke Winslow-King
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Christian Serpas & Ghost Town
Best Zydeco Band
Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou
Swamp Band
Cory Ledet & His Zydeco Band
Best Cajun Band
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Feufollet
Bruce Daigrepont
Best Latin Band
OTRA
Mas Mamones
Rumba Buena
Best World Music
Chegadao
Debauche
Casa Samba
Best Mixed Bag
Mike Dillon
Helen Gillet
Whom Do You Work For?
Best Emerging Artist
Vox & the Hound
Alexis & The Samurai
Naughty Professor
Best DJ/Electronica
DJ Quickie Mart
Quintron
Gypsyphonic Disko
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