Nomination Instructions:
Welcome! The Midwest Country Music Association (Midwest CMA) will be having their First Annual Awards Show on February 17th and are now accepting nominations from the FANS to nominate Artists for each category!
With this being said, I NEED YOUR HELP AND NOMINATIONS! :) There are 16 total categories and I am eligible for 8 of them! (See List Below) You can nominate me for one or more or all 8 categories if you would like to!
When submitting the nomination(s), they ask for a Spotify Link to my music, a concisely written statement as to why I am deserving of the award and an optional link to a video clip. To help make the process easier for you, I have provided all the link information you need BELOW! All you need to do is write the statement! :)
The directions for the Nomination Process on the Midwest CMA page may be a bit confusing, so I have created a step-by-step instructional video to help walk you through it and simplify the process!! See the Video at the Bottom of this Page!
Thank you again for your help and nominations!! If you have any questions or need help with the nomination process, send me an e-mail! I'd be happy to help!
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
This award is based on an individual musical performance on a solo album or solo single release by a solo artist or named front woman.
What You Need To Do:
Write a statement of why you feel I am deserving of Female Vocalist of the Year
(Then Copy and Paste the Below Links when Submitting for Female Vocalist of the Year)
Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3jc2xo75WsnZLMuGVfyl0V?si=1oNe4WFDRLuO8sOBqe9P9w
Video Links:
https://www.facebook.com/KristineWridingMusic/videos/vb.191345424216874/2310835785601150/?type=2&theater
https://www.facebook.com/KristineWridingMusic/videos/vb.191345424216874/2299070210111041/?type=2&theater
https://www.facebook.com/KristineWridingMusic/videos/vb.191345424216874/2106476306037100/?type=2&theater
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
This award is for the act displaying the greatest competence in all aspects of the entertainment field. Voter should give consideration not only to quality recorded performance, but also to quality of in-person performance, in depth regional tour schedule, staging, fan base, attitude, visibility in the market, leadership and overall contribution to the growth of country music in the region.
What You Need To Do:
Write a statement of why you feel I am deserving of Entertainer of the Year
(Then Copy and Paste the Below Links when Submitting for Entertainer of the Year)
Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3jc2xo75WsnZLMuGVfyl0V?si=1oNe4WFDRLuO8sOBqe9P9w
Video Links:
https://www.facebook.com/KristineWridingMusic/videos/vb.191345424216874/2310835785601150/?type=2&theater
https://www.facebook.com/KristineWridingMusic/videos/vb.191345424216874/2299070210111041/?type=2&theater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ0KiK9ejf0
https://www.facebook.com/KristineWridingMusic/videos/vb.191345424216874/2106476306037100/?type=2&theater
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
This award is for an album as a whole unit. The album should be judged on all aspects including, but not limited to, artist's performance, songwriting, composition, musical background, engineering, packaging, design and art. Album must have been released to global distribution in 2015-2018 and qualifying albums must contain 8 or more original tracks.
What You Need To Do:
Write a statement of why you feel I am deserving of Album of the Year
(Then Copy and Paste the Below Links when Submitting for Album of the Year)
Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3jc2xo75WsnZLMuGVfyl0V?si=1oNe4WFDRLuO8sOBqe9P9w
Link to Press Article about Album:
http://www.countryintheuk.com/kristine-wriding.html
https://www.amazon.com/Just-Beginning-Kristine-Wriding/dp/B07C5BVJVV
SONG OF THE YEAR
For individual song recognition. This category is restricted to songs that were professionally recorded and released through major global distribution channels (Spotify, Itunes, Google Play, etc).
What You Need To Do:
Pick ONE song from my "Just The Beginning" Album to submit
Write a statement of why you feel I am/this song is deserving of Song of the Year
(Then Copy and Paste CORRESPONDING SONG LINK from the Below Links when Submitting for Song of the Year)
Barefoot Beauty: https://open.spotify.com/track/0cMY2kxulJzvvMM8MihI43?si=B0FKPKrGQx-SEofNapLYcA
Live, Laugh, Love: https://open.spotify.com/track/1VlCvMhDleL5EdZ0bNiSoS?si=vRwxHMnFQziKZ_ihOrFh1w
Can’t Help But Love You: https://open.spotify.com/track/5970HVBP74IRNEjX4nQTvG?si=PUaYQFfeTSOiWh08ncwtSQ
A Night Like This: https://open.spotify.com/track/44FOh5fvSspBkuC6DyHxXb?si=8fHj8291RqG4taLJgIWoNQ
Tight Pants: https://open.spotify.com/track/31zMovCqZeDXQX9DGHH386?si=VUvjtP9LSPiYIOh4HU884w
Just The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/track/6QrS5iCT9Vio2gm3fEgiTz?si=UvaI9KaWSwW3vyD4Xsyqcw
Someday: https://open.spotify.com/track/4LSs6oQNGpbZjZnZSc5VU2?si=sd3OoAqBQPCt6xqY9blTUg
More: https://open.spotify.com/track/02EtyLvz6A89iQNbV4jXw2?si=DKTHZWa9Sj6nb1NepH-mHw
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
This award is for the songwriter(s). Any country music song with original words and music is eligible based upon the writer/s selections released from the 2015-2018 time period. This award is open to individual songwriters as well as songwriting partners and/or groups including bands who write their own material. This award should consider the entire body of work for the writer/s and focus on lyrics, composition, quality of recording and success of distribution.
What You Need To Do:
Write a statement of why you feel I am deserving of Songwriter of the Year
(Then Copy and Paste the Below Links when Submitting for Songwriter of the Year)
Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3jc2xo75WsnZLMuGVfyl0V?si=1oNe4WFDRLuO8sOBqe9P9w
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
This award is for an original music video not more than ten (10) minutes in length featuring the performance of an original song that was also released on an album or as a single on a global distribution platform. This video along with the corresponding song must have been released between 2015-2018.
What You Need To Do:
Pick ONE Music Video from below to submit
Write a statement of why you feel I am/my video is deserving of Video of the Year
(Then Copy and Paste CORRESPONDING SONG LINK from the Below Links when Submitting for Video of the Year)
A Night Like This – Kristine Wriding : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhOE5S_Z4J4
Tight Pants – Kristine Wriding : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEGg9z2wb8c
LEGACY AWARD
The legacy award honors one extraordinary individual/artist/group for their inspiration, dedication and significant contribution to the advancement of Country Music in the Midwest region.
What You Need To Do:
Write a statement of why you feel I am deserving of The Legacy Award
MAVERICK AWARD
This award goes to an individual or group who best exemplifies the spirit of being a “maverick” in the music industry. An individual or group who is steadfast in their commitment to country music, who remains independent and often times unorthodox in their approach to delivering their craft.
What You Need To Do:
Write a statement of why you feel I am deserving of The Maverick Award