The Detroit Music Awards Foundation is a Michigan 501(c)(3) organization , whose mission is to recognize Detroit area musicians working on a national, regional, and local level. The Foundation supports and nurtures the musical community in Detroit and the Detroit metropolitan area to create a network for musicians that cuts across genres and styles.
Detroit Music Awards Awarded for Outstanding achievements in the music industry Country United States Presented by Detroit Music Awards Foundation First awarded 1988 Website http://www.detroitmusicawards.net
Initially proposed in 1988, and first presented by the Motor City Music Foundation, the multi-genre awards ceremony was established to bring recognition to Detroit area musicians. The first awards show was held at the Detroit Music Hall , and later moved to the State Theatre, now called The Fillmore Detroit . In 1998, the organization merged with the Metro Times -sponsored Detroit Music Awards to become one organization with one awards show for the Detroit Music community.[1]
Since its inception, the Detroit Music Awards has celebrated Detroit's vibrant music scene, including some of Detroit's most notable artists; including Alice Cooper , Anita Baker , Aretha Franklin , The Belleville Three , Big Sean , Bob Seger , CeCe Winans , The Clark Sisters , The Detroit Cobras , Diana Ross , Eminem , The Four Tops , George Clinton , Glenn Frey , The Gories , Grand Funk Railroad , Greta Van Fleet , Iggy Pop , Insane Clown Posse , Jack White , Kid Rock , Laith Al-Saadi, Luis Resto , Madonna , Martha Reeves and the Vandellas , Marvin Gaye , MC5 , Mike Posner , The Miracles , Mitch Ryder , Parliament-Funkadelic , The Raconteurs , The Romantics , Royce da 5'9" , Sixto Rodriguez , Smokey Robinson , The Spinners , Sponge , Stevie Wonder , The Stooges , The Supremes , Suzi Quatro , Ted Nugent , The Temptations , Thornetta Davis , Uncle Kracker , The Verve Pipe , Vienna Teng , The Von Bondies , Was (Not Was) and The White Stripes .
Categories
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Award winners are selected by music industry professionals, with award categories covering the following genres :[2]
Awards
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General
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Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue
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Winners and nominees
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Outstanding Live Performance
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Winners and nominees
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Year
Artist
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2004
Detroit Women In R&B
2005
Detroit Women
2006
Detroit Women with Motor City Express
2007
Brothers Groove
[3]
2008
The Hard Lessons
2009
2010
Hot Club of Detroit
2011
Howling Diablos
2012
Satori Circus
2013
The Ruiners
2014
The Infatuations
2015
Howling Diablos
[3]
2016
The Infatuations
2017
Thornetta Davis
[3] [4]
Chrissii Key
Corktown Popes
Elsie Binx
Jagged Edge
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival
The Seatbelts
Warhorses
2018
Jill Jack Band
Artificial Agent
Chrissii Key
RTG Righteous Through God
The Luddites
The Ruiners
Warhorses
2019
Thornetta Davis
Chrissii Key
Gasoline Gypsies
Kris Kurzawa Group
Laith Al-Saadi
Motor City Horns
Theatre Bizarre Orchestra
Warhorses
2020
Motor City Josh & The Big 3
[5] [6]
Buggs Beddow & The Good Stuff
Chrissii Key
Corktown Popes
Jill Jack
Sean Blackman's In Transit
Warhorses
Outstanding Live Sound Technician
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Winners and nominees
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Year
Artist
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2004
Neil T Sever
2005
Neil T Sever
2006
2007
Donnie Davenport
[3]
2008
Neil T Sever
2009
2010
2011
Peter Jay
2012
Neil T Sever
2013
Peter Jay
2014
2015
Neil T Sever
[3]
2016
Tom Lubinski
2017
Peter Jay
[3] [4]
Adam Busuttil
Bill Kozy
Bryan Reilly
C. B. "Craiger" Sias
Kevin Sharpe
Neil T Sever
Peter Jay
2018
Neil T Sever
Adam Busuttil
Bill Kozy
C. B. "Craiger" Sias
Dave Miseveth
Peter Jay
2019
Neil T Sever
Bill Kozy
Chris Panackia
Mikey Woo
Peter Jay
Rob Muccino
2020
Kelly Tucker
[5] [6]
Adam Busuttil
Bill Kozy
Glenn Preston
Mike Carr
Peter Jay
Outstanding Local Record Label
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Year
Artist
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2005
Time Beach Records
2006
Mack Avenue Records
2007
[3]
2008
2009
No Cover Productions
2010
Mack Avenue Records
2011
2012
2013
Funky D Records
2014
2015
Detroit Music Factory
[3]
2016
Detroit Music Factory
2017
Funky D Records
[3] [4]
Detroit Techno Militia
Drum Dancer
Got The Key Records
Jett Plastic Recordings
M1 Records
No Cover Productions
Smokin' Sled Dog Records
2018
Detroit Music Factory
Detroit Techno Records
Funky D Records
Got The Key Records
Jett Plastic Recordings
Smokin Sleddog Records
2019
Funky D Records
Detroit Techno
Got The Key Records
Jett Plastic Recordings
Middle Finger Music
Planet E
2020
Detroit Music Factory
[5] [6]
Detroit Techno
Funky D Records
Got The Key Records
Jett Plastic Recordings
Reel II Real
Outstanding National Major Record Label Recording
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Outstanding National Single
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Outstanding National Small/Independent Record Label Recording
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Outstanding Record Producer
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Year
Artist
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2004
Brian "Roscoe" White
2005
Martin "Tino" Gross
2006
2007
Martin "Tino" Gross
[3]
2008
Nolan Mendenhall
2009
Al Sutton
2010
2011
Martin "Tino" Gross
2012
2013
2014
Al Sutton
2015
Martin "Tino" Gross
[3]
2016
Martin "Tino" Gross
2017
Thornetta Davis
[3] [4]
Al Sutton
Andy Patalan
Bryan Reilly
Chuck Alkazian
Dave Feeny
"Motor City Josh" Ford
Tony Hamera
2018
"Motor City Josh" Ford
Al Sutton
Chuck Alkazian
Kevin Sharpe
Martin "Tino" Gross
Tony Hamera
2019
Tony "T-Money" Green
Al Sutton
Chuck Alkazian
Dave Feeny
"Motor City Josh" Ford
Martin "Tino" Gross
2020
Chuck Alkazian
[5] [6]
Brian "Roscoe" White
Bryan Reilly
"Motor City Josh" Ford
Martin "Tino" Gross
Tony "T-Money" Green
Outstanding Recording Studio
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Year
Artist
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2004
Roscoe's Recording
2005
The Tempermill Studios
2006
Studio A
2007
Studio A and The Tempermill Studios
[3]
2008
Studio A
2009
The Tempermill Studios
2010
Rustbelt Studios
2011
Harmonie Park
2012
2013
The Tempermill Studios
2014
Rustbelt Studios
2015
Pearl Sound Studios
[3]
2016
Pearl Sound Studios
2017
The Tempermill Studios
[3] [4]
Big Sky Recording
Funky D Studios
Metro 37 Recording
Roscoe's Recording
Rust Belt Recording Studio
Sound Shop Studio
The Loft
2018
The Tempermill Studios
Funky D Studios
Metro 37 Studios
Pearl Sound Studios
Rustbelt Studios
The Sound Shop
2019
Rustbelt Studios
Funky D Studios
Pearl Sound Studios
Sound Shop Studio
The Disc
The Loft
2020
The Tempermill Studios
[5] [6]
Big Sky Recording
Pearl Sound Studios
Rustbelt
Sound Shop Studio
The Loft
Outstanding Video (Limited Budget)
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Winners and nominees
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Year
Artist
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2005
"Around Your Love " by Nicole Jeffers
2006
"Rattle Your Cage " by Detroit Women and Motor City Express
2007
"Swing One " by Hot Club of Detroit
[3]
2010
"Motown Still Our Town " by Paul Miles
2011
"Slow Curve " by The Muggs
2012
"Mr. Right Now " by Howling Diablos
2013
"Eat Your Heart Out " by The Ruiners
2014
"Yesterday Morning " by The Infatuations
2015
"What You've Given " by Ben Sharkey
2016
"Funk Hand " by Howling Diablos (dir. Tony D'Annunzio )
2017
"Sister Friend Indeed " by Thornetta Davis
[3] [4]
"Detroit Guy" by Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff
"Vermin Mentality" by Child Bite
"360" by Chrissii Key
"Hey There Miss" by Eric Smith
"Trouble In Paradise" by Kaleido
"6 to Midnite" by The Muggs
"Weightless" by Tiles
"Flint Talkin Blues" by Tino G
"Cold In Detroit" by Tosha Owens
2018
"I Believe (Everything Gonna Be Alright) " by Thornetta Davis
"Devil in the White Dress" by Artificial Agent
"Friendship Never Dies" by Danny D and the Vagabonds
"Say You Will" by Elsie Binx
"Queen" by Flint Eastwood
"Detroit Strong" by Tosha Owens
2019
"Freaks & Nonbelievers " by Gasoline Gypsies
"Roll This Way" by Ali McManus
"Summer Song" by Bob & April
"Selfie" by Chit
"Monster" by Flint Eastwood
"The Man Who Built Your Hot Rod" by Horse Cave Trio
2020
"One Nation: Detroit's Tribute to the Funk " by Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir
[5] [6]
"Out of My Control" by Chrissii Key
"Why" by Julianne Ankley
"Limbo" by Steffanie Christi'an
"This Part of Town" by The Beggars
"I Had Problems Last Week" by Tino G's Dumpster Machine
Outstanding Video (Major Budget)
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Outstanding Tribute Band
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Year
Artist
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2012
Danny D & the Vagabonds (Rod Stewart tribute)
[3]
2013
Fifty Amp Fuse: Your Generation
2014
Fifty Amp Fuse: Your Generation
2015
Whoremones (All Girl Ramones )
2016
Fifty Amp Fuse
2017
Bobby Murray Presents "The Music of Etta James "
[3] [4]
Air Margaritaville
Danny D and the Vagabonds
In the Flesh
Live Bullet Detroit
Magic Bus
Mega 80's
Motor City All Stars
The Whoremones
2018
Magic Bus
Bon Johnsons
Crazy Babies
Major Dudes
Rattlesnake Shake: A Peter Green /Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Wreking Crue
2019
Major Dudes - A Steely Dan Tribute
Crazy Babies
Danny D & the Vagabonds
Magic Bus
Rockstar 80's Band
Wreking Crue - The Mötley Crüe Experience
2020
Major Dudes - A Steely Dan Tribute
[5] [6]
Crazy Babies
Dr. Pocket
Rockstar
The Santana Project
Wreking Crue
Outstanding Family Music Artist/Group
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Artist
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2017
The Verve Pipe
[3] [4]
Candy Bandits
Cast Iron Cornbread
Finvarra's Wren
Gemini
Groove Council
Metro Detroit Jazz Voices
The Farleys
Outstanding Family/Children's Music
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Artist
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2018
Chrissy Morgan and Sandy Mulligan
[3] [4]
Candy Bandits
Gemini
Mr. Bob's Rubber Band
Stuart Benbow
The Farleys
2019
Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits
Bob & Coltrane
Cast Iron Cornbread
Gro-Town
2020
Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits
[5] [6]
Bob & Coltrane
Gemini
Gro-Town
Mr. Bob's Rubber Band
People's Choice Award
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Artist/Group
Nuandré
The Infatuations
The Infatuations
Mike Leslie Band
Steve Scott Country
Sponsor
VitaminWater
VitaminWater
VitaminWater
VitaminWater
Opportunity Detroit
Americana
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Outstanding Americana/Acoustic/Folk/Group
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Artist
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2004
Tangerine Trousers
[3]
2005
Grievous Angel
2006
Jill Jack
2007
Jill Jack
2008
Jill Jack
2009
Ty Stone (Acoustic)
Billy Brandt (Folk)
2010
Jill Jack (Acoustic)
Billy Brandt & Sarana VerLin (Folk)
2011
Jill Jack (Acoustic)
Carolyn Striho (Folk)
2012
Doop and the Inside Outlaws (Acoustic)
Jill Jack (Folk)
2013
Billy Brandt (Acoustic)
Jill Jack (Folk)
2014
Emily Rose (Acoustic)
Jill Jack (Folk)
2015
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival
2016
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival
2017
Jill Jack
2018
The Gasoline Gypsies
2019
Jill Jack
Acoustic Madness
[4]
Billy Brandt & The Sugarees
Ali McManus
Rio & The Rockabilly Revival
Thunderwude
2020
Billy Brandt & The Sugarees
[5] [6]
Acoustic Madness
Jill Jack
The Keynote Sisters
Audra Kubat
Carmel Liburdi
Outstanding Americana/Acoustic/Folk Instrumentalist
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Artist
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2004
Jeremy Kittel (fiddle)
[3]
2005
David Mosher (mandolin/guitar)
2006
Billy Brandt (guitar)
2007
Paul Miles (Guitar)
2008
Billy Brandt (Guitar)
2009
Sarana VerLin (Violin)
2010
Carolyn Striho (Piano / Guitar)
2011
Sarana VerLin (Violin)
2012
Billy Brandt (Guitar/ Mandolin)
2013
Billy Brandt (Guitar / Mandolin)
2014
Scott Dailey (Guitar)
2015
Audra Kubat (Guitar)
2016
Dave Feeny (Pedal steel/guitar) (American Mars and David Bierman Overdrive)
2017
Brett Lucas
2018
Brett Lucas (Guitar)
2019
Billy Brandt (Multi)
Dave Falk (Dobro)
[4]
Bob Monteleone (Guitar)
Pete Peltier (Guitar)
Devin Scillian (Guitar)
Ron Wolf (Percussion)
2020
Chris Codish (Multi)
[5] [6]
Billy Brandt (Multi)
Dave Falk (Dobro)
Erik Gustafson (Guitar)
Mary McGuire (Guitar)
Bob Monteleone (Guitar)
Pete Peltier (Guitar)
Acoustic/Folk
2004
2005
2006
2009
2010
2011
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Outstanding Americana/Acoustic/Folk Recording
Tangerine Trousers
Jill Jack Jill Jack Live And Unplugged
Jill Jack Moon And The Morning After
Luke Sayers & the Last to Know Radio Flower
Jill Jack Songwriter Sessions
Sarana VerLin Bats & Butterflies
Carolyn Striho Word Attack
Billy Brandt & the Sugarees The Time is Now
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival Testify
TIE - Billy Brandt & The Sugarees Moon Over My Head and Escaping Pavement The Night Owl
Emily Rose Wake Up Brave
Outstanding Americana/Acoustic/Folk Songwriter
Liz Larin
Stacia Petrie
Jill Jack
Emily Rose
Emily Rose
Jill Jack
Jill Jack
Jill Jack
Mary McGuire
Emily Rose
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Billy Brandt
Outstanding AAmericana/Acoustic/Folk Vocalist
Liz Larin
Stacia Petrie
Jill Jack
Billy Brandt
Jill Jack
Jill Jack
Tosha Owens
Gia Warner
Gia Warner
Jill Jack
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Jill Jack
Outstanding Americana/Acoustic/Folk Group
Grievous Angel
Jeremy Kittel
Jeremy Kittel
Billy Brandt
Billy Brandt & Sarana VerLin
Carolyn Striho
Jill Jack
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival
Rio and the Rockabilly Revival
Jill Jack
Gasoline Gypsies
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Jill Jack
Blues
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Classical
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Classical
2004
2005
2006
2009
2010
2011
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Outstanding Classical Composer
James Hartway
James Hartway
William Bolcom
Michael Daugherty
Scott Gwinnell
Carolyn Striho
Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist
Robert Demaine - cello
Erv Monroe - flute Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Patricia Masri-Fletcher - harp Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Dennis Carter - flute
Kenneth G. Robinson - Trumpet
John Rutherford trombone
Outstanding Classical Recording
Kerstin Allvin and James Hartway An Affair Of The Harp
William Bolcom Songs Of Innocence And Of Experience
Kenneth Robinson & Dave Wagner Let The Trumpet Sound
Kenneth Robinson & Lawrence Przybysz - The Perfect Day
Carolyn Striho & Bonnie Kaye Minuet
Outstanding Classical Small Ensemble
Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
Let the Trumpet Sound: Kenneth Robinson & Special Guests
Il Segreto String Quartet
Outstanding Classical Vocalist
Dana Lentini
James Moore, Jr. - Detroit Concert Choir
Abha Dearing - The Dearing Concert Duo
Trish Shandor
Trish Shandor
Eva Marie Evola
Eva Marie Evola
Outstanding Community Orchestra
Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony
Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra
International Symphony Orchestra
Warren Symphony Orchestra
Country
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Country
2004
2005
2006
2009
2010
2011
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Outstanding Country Artist/Group
The Wrenfields
Terrie Lea and The Wild Mustangs
Orbitsuns
Grievous Angel
Orbitsuns
Ty Stone & The Truth
Julianne Ankley & The Rogues /The Orbitsuns
Outstanding Country Instrumentalist
David Mosher - guitar/mandolin Grievous Angel
David Mosher - mandolin/fiddle/guitar Grievous Angel
Sir Tim Duvalier - guitar Orbitsons
Dave Feeny - pedal steel
Drew Howard - pedal steel
Brian "Roscoe" White - guitar
Joey Spina - Guitar and Bass
Outstanding Country Recording
Forbes Brothers
Volebeats - Country Favorites
The Hummingbirds - Depot Town
Whitey Morgan and the 78's - Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels
Doop and the Inside Outlaws - Everett Belcher
Whitey Morgan and the 78's - I Ain't Drunk
Steve Scott Country - Those Tears I've Cried - the Album
Outstanding Country Songwriter
Scott and Dennis Forbes
Terrie Lea
Dennis/Scott Forbes
Whitey Morgan
Billy Brandt
Ty Stone
Julianne Ankley
Outstanding Country Vocalist
Terrie Lea - Terrie Lea and The Wild Mustangs
Terrie Lea - Terrie Lea and The Wild Mustangs
Terrie Lea - Terrie Lea and The Wild Mustangs
Whitey Morgan
Vinnie Dombrowski
Ty Stone
Maggie McCabe
Electronic/Dance
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Gospel
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Gospel
2004
2005
2006
2009
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Outstanding Gospel Choir
St Thomas More Church Choir
Fred Hammond and Radicals For Christ
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Artist/Group
Cece Winans
Beth Stalker
Fred Hammond
God's Army
David Winans pi
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician
Danny Cox - drums/percussion Day 41
Bob Meyer - organ St Thomas More Choir
Ron English - guitar
Marq Andrew Speck - keyboards
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Recording
Beth Stalker Here With You
J Moss The J Moss Project
God's Army Y R U Ashamed of Me
David Winans pi Troubled Waters
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Songwriter
Amy Heard
Beth Stalker
Sunnie Day
Danny Cox
Marq Andrew Speck
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Vocalist
Amy Heard
Beth Stalker
J Moss
Beth Stalker
Marq Andrew Speck
Jazz
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Jazz
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
2010
2011
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Outstanding Jazz Composer
Marcus Belgrave
Marion Hayden
Jeremy Kittel
Scott Gwinnell
Scott Gwinnell
Chris Codish
Scott Gwinnell
Alexander Zonjic
Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalist
Marcus Belgrave - trumpet
Alexander Zonjic - flute
Alexander Zonjic - flute
Marcus Belgrave - trumpet
Skeeto Valdez - drums
Outstanding Jazz Recording
Detroit Experiment
Tumbao Montuno Salad
Jeremy Kittel Jazz Violin
Paul Keller Ensemble Michigan Jazz Suite
Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra - Brush Fire
Planet D Nonet - We Travel The Spaceways; the Music of Sun Ra & Paul Keller Trio - We Like To Riff (TIE)
Planet D Nonet Swingin' The D
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Ursula Walker - Buddy Budson and Ursula Walker
Ping Spells - Jazzarray
Jesse Palter - Jesse Palter Quartet
Jesse Palter - Jesse Palter Quartet
Tracy Kash Thomas
Chris Codish
Ursula Walker
Sky Covington
Outstanding Modern Jazz Artist/Group
Marcus Belgrave
Marcus Belgrave
Alexander Zonjic
Scott Gwinnell
Tracy Kash Thomas
Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
Skeeto's Funhouse
Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Straight Ahead
Johnny Trudell Orchestra
Hot Club Of Detroit
Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
Metro Jazz Voices
Rock/Pop/Alternative
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Urban/Funk/Hip Hop
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Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group
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Winners
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Outstanding Rap Artist or Group
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Outstanding Hip-Hop DJ
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Outstanding Rap Producer/DJ
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Year
Artist
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2015
Volcano
[3]
2016
Tony "T-Money" Green
2017
Tony "T-Money" Green
[3] [4]
DJ Invisible
Doc Illingsworth
Freezabag
Jake Bass
Nate Harasim
Nick Speed
Volcano
2018
Gabe Gonzalez
Freezabag
Hush
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Nick Speed
Twiztid
2019
Tony "T-Money" Green
Foul Mouth
Freezabag
Jake Bass
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Tim Blackman
2020
Tony "T-Money" Green
[5] [6]
Ilajide
Jake Bass
MCV Mowl
REDD
Tim Blackman
Outstanding Rap Composer
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Year
Artist
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2015
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
[3]
2016
Hush
2017
Tony "T-Money" Green
[3] [4]
Chrissii Key
Eddie Logix
Khary Frazier
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Pierre Anthony
Sean Forbes
Volcano and The New Radio Standard
2018
Sean Forbes
Chrissii Key
Hush
Mahogany Jones
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Supa Emcee
2019
Supa Emcee
Jake Bass
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
REDD
Shogun
Tim Blackman
2020
REDD
[5] [6]
Foul Mouth
Illy Maine
Jake Bass
K-Squeez
Tim Blackman
Outstanding Hip-Hop MC
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Outstanding Rap MC
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Year
Artist
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2015
Hush
[3]
2016
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
2017
Hush
[3] [4]
Chrissii Key
Christina Criss
Khary Frazier
K-Squeez
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Pierre Anthony
Volcano
2018
Mahogany Jones
Doc Waffles
Kash Doll
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Miz Korona
Sean Forbes
2019
Sean Forbes
Big Gov
Leaf Erickson
Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
Supa Emcee
REDD
Supa Emcee
2020
Leaf Erikson
[5] [6]
Baybro
Bryan "Powerdise" Davis
Icewar Vezzo
Jashua Smith
K-Squeez
Outstanding Rap Recording
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Year
Artist
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2015
"Motor City Miracles " by Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
[3]
2016
"Detroit-vs-Everybody " by Big Herk , Big Gov , Chedda Boy Malik , Poppa D , Awesome Dre , Wil Louchi , Dirty Bird , Poe Whosaine , Latavia Parker and Seven the General
2017
"The Ghetto " by Tony "T-Money" Green
[3] [4]
"From the Way" by Christina Criss
"Say Ho!" by Def By Stereo featuring DMC
"Free" by Khary Frazier, Scott Dailey and Carolyn Striho
"Bump and Grind" by K-Squeez featuring Voyce
"Gettin' $$" by Magnanomus featuring Volcano and Powerdise (of Critical Bill)
"Sugar Water" by Mahogany Jones
"Vibe With You" by Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
"First Day Out" by Tee Grizzley
2018
"D Cyphered " by Nick Speed
"Gettin' $$" by Magnanomus featuring Volcano and Powerdise (of Critical Bill)
"Legend in the Making" by Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit featuring Powerdise
"Set Fire" by Miz Korona
"Digital Vodoo" by The R.O.C.
"The Continuous Evilution of Life's ?'s " by Twiztid
2019
"Summer Night " by Mark Milez a.k.a. Profit
"Line King" by Aztek The Barfly
"Betrayal" by Big Gov featuring Pierre Anthony
"Chopped Suei" by Chise 3269
"No Free Tickets" by REDD
"Heavy on Your Mind" by Roadwork Crew
"Cha$e the Bag" by Seven the General
2020
"Drip 2 Clean " by REDD
[5] [6]
"No One Is Coming" by Baybro
"It Comes in Threes" by The Chinchillionaires
"A Canvas of Hope" by Leaf Erickson
"Bottom of the Bottle" by K-Squeez
"I'm Free" by Ryn Scott featuring Jon Connor
Hip hop/Urban/Funk
2004
2005
2006
2009
2014
2016
Outstanding Urban/Funk Artist/Group
The Brothers Groove
Black Bottom Collective
Black Bottom Collective
The Brothers Groove
Howling Diablos
The Infatuations
Outstanding Urban/Funk Musician
Chris Codish - keyboard The Brothers Groove
Freeman Spells - bass Nadir/Distorted Soul
Larry Lee - bass Larry Lee And Back In The Day
Larry Fratangelo - percussion
Skeeto Valdez -drums
Pete Peltier - guitar
Outstanding Urban/Funk Songwriter
Chris Codish
Nadir
Nadir
Chris Codish
Tino Gross
The Infatuations
Outstanding Urban/Funk Vocalist
Valerie Barrymore - Foundation Of Funk
Nadir - Nadir/Distorted Soul
Nadir - Nadir/Distorted Soul
Tosha Owens
Thornetta Davis
Outstanding Urban/Funk/Hip-Hop Recording
Sista Otis and The Wholly Rollers
Nadir/Distorted Soul Distorted Soul 2.0
Black Bottom Collective People Mover
Nadir/Distorted Soul Working For The Man
Howling Diablos Return of the Funk Hand
Mainstreet Soul - "In Detroit", Eminem - "Detroit-vs-Everybody" (Remix)
Reggae/World
2004
2005
2006
2009
2014
Outstanding Reggae/Ska Artist/Group
Immunity
Immunity
Ras Kente And Take No Prisoners Posee
Roots Vibrations
1592
Outstanding World Artist/Group
Atlantez
Blackman and Arnold
Orquesta Sensacional
Lola Morales
The Corktown Popes
Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Instrumentalist
Eileen Orr - keyboards Atlantez
Kerry Lundquist - keyboards Orchestra Sensational
James Rodriguez - percussion Orquesta Sensacional
Steve Caldwell - guitar
Muruga Booker - Drums & Percussion
Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Recording
Brazil And Beyond
Nomo Nomo
Brazil And Beyond Sounds Of The Holidays
Nomo Ghost Rock
Muruga Booker , Pandit Samar Saha, & John Churchville Joty Drums
Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Songwriter
David Asher
Rick Matle
Lola Morales
Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke
Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Vocalist
Gail Baker - 47Uma
Benny Cruz - Benny Cruz Y La Buena Vida
Pablo Ovalles - Orquesta Sensacional
Lola Morales
Harper (Peter D. Harper)
References
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^ McCollum, Brian (April 9, 2021). "Detroit Music Awards 2021". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved April 10, 2021 .
^ "Detroit Music Awards". Detroit Music Awards Foundation. Retrieved 27 October 2019 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw "Detroit Music Awards Foundation - Winners Archive". www.detroitmusicawards.net . Retrieved June 3, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Detroit Music Awards Foundation - Nominees". www.detroitmusicawards.net . Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Detroit Music Awards Foundation - 2020 Winners". www.detroitmusicawards.net . Retrieved June 3, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Detroit Music Awards Foundation - 2020 Nominees". www.detroitmusicawards.net . Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020 .
External links
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Detroit Music Awards website