| MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR |
| Given to the Male MTM Artist appearing on a ©2003 qualifying album (shown
in italics) who delivers the
best vocal performance. Criteria include dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, and
memorable performance. |
| The nominees are: |
| Wade Bowen (Wade Bowen and West 84) Blue Light Live |
| Paul Ehmer (Dimitri's Rail) Seasons Of The Weak |
| Robert Frith (Robert Frith) Boogaloo |
| Russell Ray (Russell Ray and The Last Call Band) Cocktails In Cozumel |
| Zack Walther (Rodger Wilko) Homemade |
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| FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR |
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Given to the Female MTM Artist appearing on a ©2003 qualifying album (shown in italics) who delivers the best vocal
performance. Criteria include dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, and memorable
performance. |
| The nominees are: |
| Kitt Izak (Izak and West)
All Fired Up! |
| Vanessa Peters (Vanessa Peters)
Sparkler |
| Ashlee Rose (Ashlee Rose)
13 |
| Myrna Sanders (Myrna Sanders)
Riches To Rags |
| Amanda Williams (Amanda Williams)
Only A Good Woman |
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| VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR |
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Given to the MTM Artist appearing on a ©2003 qualifying album (shown in italics) as a duo or group who delivers the best
vocal performance. Criteria include dynamics, emotional input, creative delivery, quality, and memorable
performance. |
| The nominees are: |
| Cosmic Dust Devils
Sixer |
| Dimitri's Rail
Seasons Of The Weak |
| Honeybrowne
Good For Nuthin' |
| Izak and West
All Fired Up! |
| Rodger Wilko
Homemade |
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| RISING STAR AWARD |
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Given to a Member Artist who releases a ©2003 debut album or EP (in italics) and shows incredible
promise for future endeavors. |
| The nominees are: |
| Jeramie Crawford
Fog And High Beams |
| Driftin' South
Self-titled EP |
| Jimmy and David Lee Kaiser
Spurlock Road |
| Ashlee Rose 13 |
| Scott Rotge Band
The Scott Rotge Band |
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| MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR |
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Given to a musician appearing on a Member Artist’s ©2003 release who delivers an
outstanding musical performance. |
| The nominees are: |
| Scott Foyt (Jarrod Birmingham Band)
Stages |
| Hurricane (Kings Of The Motel 6)
Buckin' The System |
| Matt Miller (Wade Bowen and West 84)
The Blue Light Live |
| Jen Rathbun (Jen Rathbun)
Beautiful Day |
| Brent Warren III (Lil' Bit and The Customatics)
Short & Sweet |
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| PRODUCER OF THE YEAR |
| Given to the producer responsible for the ©2003 album which delivers the
highest sound quality. Criteria include song flow, arrangement, enhancement, continuity, and listener
enjoyment. |
| The nominees are: |
Mark Addison
Soul Diving (Rick Busby) |
Rick Del Castillo & Kings Of The Motel 6
Buckin' The Sytem (Kings Of The Motel 6) |
Chris Collins
Alberta Skies (Chris Collins) |
Rob Galbraith
Only A Good Woman (Amanda Williams) |
Nick Midulla
The Ending (Superna) |
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| SONG OF THE YEAR |
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Given to the Member Artist who writes the song appearing on a ©2003 album which sets a great example for
songwriters. Criteria include musical hook, lyrical hook, melody, and structure. |
| The nominees are: |
| "All I Wanted" (Sam Sanchez, songwriter)
Eleven (Rivertrain) |
| "Cheyenne" (Chris Collins, songwriter)
Alberta Skies (Chris Collins) |
| "Like A Glove" (Robert Frith, songwriter)
Boogaloo (Robert Frith) |
| "Pray" (Rick Busby, songwriter)
Soul Diving (Rick Busby) |
| "Too Far From Home" (Zack Walther, songwriter)
Homemade (Rodger Wilko) |
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| RECORD OF THE YEAR |
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Given to the Member Artist who releases a song appearing on an album which has wide-reaching impact.
Criteria include 2003 airplay, notoriety, number of times covered, and listener appeal. |
| The nominees are: |
"Better Things" (J.R. Castro, Jackson Parten, Sam Sanchez, songwriters)
(Rivertrain) Eleven |
"Boy Down Here In Texas" (Kyle Hutton, songwriter)
(Kyle Hutton) Coming Home |
"Good Thang" (Myrna Sanders)
(Myrna Sanders) Riches To Rags |
"Shakin' Things Up" (Stephanie Jones, Shaye Smith, songwriters)
(Stephanie Urbina Jones) Stephanie Urbina Jones |
"Whiskey And Lies" (Jeremy Halliburton, songwriter)
(Jarrod Birmingham Band) Stages |
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| ALBUM OF THE YEAR |
| Given to the Member Artist who releases a ©2003 album which displays all
the quality expected in the promotion of fine Texas music. Criteria include packaging, sound, song
quality, performance, delivery, listener appeal, production, and song selection. |
| The nominees are: |
| Stages
Jarrod Birmingham Band |
| The Blue Light Live
Wade Bowen and West 84 |
| Short & Sweet
Lil' Bit and The Customatics |
| Eleven
Rivertrain |
| Graven Image
Saylor White |
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| ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR |
| Given to the Member Artist who exemplifies the true spirit of Texas
music. Criteria include public presence, online presence, community involvement, listener approval,
notoriety, airplay, career involvement, career advancement, and Texas pride. |
| The nominees are: |
| Jarrod Birmingham |
| Brian Burns |
| Stephanie Urbina Jones |
| Kelly McGuire |
| Shake Russell |
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