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PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release - January
1, 2008 Texas Music Awards show coming to Palestine and nominations open PALESTINE, TX – The Academy of Texas Music has selected the Palestine Civic Center in Palestine as the location of the 6th Annual Texas Music Awards to be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. The prestigious awards show, presented this year by Northeast Texas-based MyTexasMusic.com, the retail partner of the show’s production company, Payline Productions, presents awards to independent Texas performers in several categories. The annual event also serves as a fundraiser for the non-profit Academy which seeks sponsorships and donations to further its efforts toward music education programs, scholarships, recognition projects, and benevolence programs for musicians in need. Other Texas cities were in the running to host the show including Houston, Texarkana, Longview, Dallas, and Linden, which hosted the 2006 and 2007 events. Jinelle and Lucky Boyd, co-founders of the Academy, expressed excitement with the prospect of locating the 2008 show in Palestine. “The citizens of Palestine are known for their outstanding support of events like the Texas Music Awards, so we decided to make this the site of the TMA’s this year,” said Lucky Boyd, “It is that level of enthusiasm and dedication that will make this the best show ever.” Jinelle Boyd added that the show is still in negotiations with several celebrities as emcee of the event and that no agreements had been reached. She stated, “As soon as we have a name on the dotted line, we’ll tell the world.” The show is facilitated with a strong group of volunteers. The Boyds add, “The attention given by the volunteers is what really makes the event special. Nominees are treated like superstars during the event whether they are already known celebrities or virtually unknown performers. We couldn’t do this without our fantastic volunteers. Nominees, presenters, and other celebrities arrive in limousines to one of the most exciting red-carpet entrances in Texas, complete with an announcer and plenty of camera flash. Lucky Boyd remarks, “It’s a spine-tingling, over-the-top event, and is not to be missed.” With ceremonious ado, the Texas Music Awards show gives music fans an opportunity to see performances by many of the nominees. Anticipation rises as the nominees are announced to a fanfare of their award-worthy music while graphics and photographs are displayed on large projection screens. Presenters, usually past award recipients, proclaim, “…and the award goes to…” as fans hold their breath awaiting the results. Thunderous applause erupts as the recipients are named in each category. Awards are presented for Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Duo or Group, Rising Star, Record, Song, Album, Singer/Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Broadcast Radio Station, Internet Radio Station, and Disc Jockey of the Year. The Academy of Texas Music, Inc. sanctions musical award events based on fairness of the process, eligibility requirements, and commitment to the advancement of Texas performers. The TMAs are the only awards currently sanctioned by the Academy. Nominations for the awards are open from January 1st to Jaunary 18th. The public can make their suggestions for nominations online by visiting www.TexasMusicAwards.org. On February 1st, the five nominees in each category will be announced and fans can return to the TMA website to vote for their favorite nominee. The Academy of Texas Music, Inc. Voting Board is comprised of past award recipients and accounts for about 70% of the total votes tabulated. The remaining votes are received from the public voting process and from Academy members. Among other musicians, Doug Moreland is scheduled to perform. Moreland is from the Austin area and is the 2007 Entertainer of the Year. More information about the show, past recipients, photos, tickets, volunteering and sponsorship opportunities can be obtained at www.TexasMusicAwards.org. -30-
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