Vote Now: The 9513’s 2nd Annual Country Music Awards
Here at The 9513 we love all kinds of country music, so it’s no surprise that the nominees for our 2nd Annual Country Music Awards include everyone from mainstream darlings to bluegrass legends and Texas icons. Once again we’ve worked diligently to identify the most deserving artists and projects from all corners of country music’s “big tent,” our goal to encourage greater synergy between the genre’s mainstream and it’s various sub-cultures.
Last year’s Country Artist of the Year winner Willie Nelson is once again nominated in the marque category, while 27 others artists earned nods in categories ranging from Song of the Year to Best Album Cover. Now, it’s time for you to vote for your favorites.
Eligibility:
The 9513’s 2nd Annual Country Music Awards recognizes the best country music released between Nov. 1, 2008, and Nov. 1, 2009, as nominated and unanimously agreed upon by our editorial staff.
- The eligibility period and the nomination methodology utilized here are different than those used to produce our Top Albums and Best Songs lists, which are meant as a broad representation of our staff’s top picks for the year. Nominees for “Album of the Year” (for example) may or may not overlap directly with those which appear on our year-end or decade-end lists.
- Nominees are selected based primarily on artistic merit, not commercial success or viability.
- Nominees may include artists and music classified as Country, Americana, Red Dirt, Bluegrass, Folk, or any other genre label, so long as the nominated artist or project is unanimously deemed “country” by The 9513’s editorial staff, and would reasonably fit within our usual coverage framework.
Voting:
We’ve selected the nominees, but it’s your job to help us pick the winners. The 9513’s 2st Annual Country Music Awards is unique because voting is a partnership between our staff and readers.
- 50% of the final results will be based on public voting
- 50% of the final results will be based on The 9513 staff votes
- Readers who have left 50 or more comments within the eligibility period will have their votes mathematically weighted (i.e. their votes will have slightly more leverage when the final numbers are calculated).
- Voting is public—and we’ve even provided a form (located adjacent to the ballot) to send the voting page to your friends.
- You must use a valid email address when you vote. You will be required to confirm your ballot.
- You may only vote once. We’ve taken a number of measures to this end, and any votes which we feel compromise the integrity of the awards will be dismissed.
- Voting is open from Wednsaday, January 6th, to 11:59 am Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, January 24th.
Nominees:
Country Artist of the Year:
Brad Paisly
George Strait
Jamey Johnson
Miranda Lambert
Willie Nelson
Album of the Year:
A Taste of the Truth by Gene Watson
Beautiful Day by Charlie Robison
Revolution by Miranda Lambert
Willie and the Wheel by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Written in Chalk by Buddy & Julie Miller
Bluegrass Album of the Year:
Brothers From Different Mothers by Dailey & Vincent
Circles Around Me by Sam Bush
The Crow: News Songs For The Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin
Destination Life by Rhonda Vincent
One More For The Road by Adam Steffey
New Artist of the Year:
Dean Brody
David Nail
Holly Williams
Sara Watkins
Zac Brown Band
Texas Artist of the Year:
Asleep at the Wheel
Charlie Robison
Dale Watson
Robert Earl Keen
Ryan Bingham
Group of the Year:
Asleep at the Wheel
Buddy & Julie Miller
Dailey & Vincent
Sugarland
Zac Brown Band
Best Album Cover:
The Crow: News Songs For The Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin
Middle Cyclone by Neko Case
Play Time by Brady Seals
The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy by Big Kenny
Willie and the Wheel by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Song of the Year:
“Hesitation Blues” by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
“High Cost of Living” by Jamey Johnson
“The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
“An Old Friend of Mine” by Joe Nichols
“Pretty Flowers” by Steve Martin, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton
Record Label of the Year:
Big Machine Records
Capitol Nashville
Lost Highway
Rounder Records
Sugar Hill Records
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January 6, 2010 at 2:09 pm Permalink
“Readers who have left 50 or more comments within the eligibility period will have their votes mathematically weighted …”
I really like that rule.
January 6, 2010 at 2:18 pm Permalink
However, if all 50 of your comments were on one post about Rascal Flatts/Carrie Underwood/Taylor Swift/Bucky Covington, your votes will count against your selected candidates.
Just kidding. That’s not a rule… yet.
January 6, 2010 at 2:27 pm Permalink
Ah…I wish it was a rule. Please consider it, 9513ers!
January 6, 2010 at 2:45 pm Permalink
Its not like any of those artists were nominated anyways, so those voters wouldn’t be helping any of them win ;)
January 6, 2010 at 2:48 pm Permalink
You make a point, Nicolas.
January 6, 2010 at 3:58 pm Permalink
One of the reasons I like The9513 so much is its commitment to judging music on artistic qualities irrespective of a song’s success in the commercial atmosphere. I can imagine, however, many people would rather consider voting for songs they are already familiar with, and for this reason, I’m surprised “Best Single of the Year” was not an additional award. Researching listening to the nominees for “Best Song” was valuable and enjoyable, but I think most listeners are interested to hear how their own favorite, familiar songs stand up to professional criticism and other interested voters. I am sure you guys had a great time tearing apart the ten worst singles of the year, but I am sure you agree some are worthy of recognition. Personally, I would approve of nominations for “Fifteen,” “Til Summer Comes Around,” “Welcome to the Future,” and “Need You Now.”
January 6, 2010 at 4:26 pm Permalink
I’m just glad Jamey Johnson is getting the credit he deserves. Great songwriter, singerm performer. Nobody tops him in today’s “country”
January 6, 2010 at 4:28 pm Permalink
Country Artist of the Year:
George Strait
Album of the Year:
Gene Watson – “Taste Of The Truth”
Bluegrass Album of the Year:
Dailey & Vincent – “Brothers From Different Mothers”
New Artist of the Year:
Dean Brody
Texas Artist of the Year:
Charlie Robison
Group of the Year:
Zac Brown Band
Best Album Cover:
Willie & The Wheel
Song of the Year:
Joe Nichols – “An Old Friend Of Mine”
January 6, 2010 at 7:04 pm Permalink
Country Artist of the Year:
George Strait
Album of the Year:
Miranda Lambert: Revolution
Bluegrass Album of the Year:
Destination Life by Rhonda Vincent
New Artist of the Year:
HOLLY WILLIAMS!!
Texas Artist of the Year:
Ryan Bingham
Group of the Year:
Sugarland
Best Album Cover:
Willie & The Wheel
Song of the Year:
The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
Record Label
Lost Highway
January 6, 2010 at 8:02 pm Permalink
I agree with Joe. A “Best Single of the Year” would’ve been great. If that category were up, I’d nominate “Need You Now,” “American Saturday Night,” “Living For The Night,” “All I Ask For Anymore,” and “White Liar.”
January 6, 2010 at 9:55 pm Permalink
Do I get even more voter weighting for my frequent use of the words Obamavoter and Odumbo in my 9513 comments? Oh, I didn’t think so….
January 6, 2010 at 10:03 pm Permalink
My vote cannot be cast because the form doesn’t accept RFC allowed e-mail addresses (ie those with a + symbol). Boo.
January 6, 2010 at 10:06 pm Permalink
I guess that’s what happens when you trust a regular expression found on some website. It’s not like we couldn’t spam you using your non-plussed email address, though ;)
January 6, 2010 at 11:58 pm Permalink
Best Artist – Jamey Johnson (how is this even debatable?)
Best New Artist – Zac Brown Band
Best Group – Zac Brown Band
Best Song – High Cost Of Living (Again – this is maybe one of the Top 5 Country songs ever written. Ever.)
January 7, 2010 at 12:49 am Permalink
Hey, where’s fast Ryde’s “That Thang” and Jypsi’s “Mister Officer” in the best song category? Talk about losing your credibility…(lol)
January 7, 2010 at 11:35 am Permalink
I don’t see Ronnie Milsap anywhere here – agree that Gene Watson deserves some award but Ronnie had “Then Sings My Soul” Album that is still selling and “Up To Zion” which made it to #1 of Christian music – - this means Ronnie has charted in at least four (4) decades. I vote for Ronnie Milsap, one of our most deserving living legends.
January 7, 2010 at 11:37 am Permalink
I will vote for GENE WATSON for anything. His voice is just amazing. love his sound.
George Strait too in different category!
January 7, 2010 at 1:10 pm Permalink
New Artist of the Year Holly Williams or Zac Brown Band.
Group of the year
SUGARLAND !!
January 7, 2010 at 7:07 pm Permalink
How about a poll voting on the worst blog writers and their wannabees. Now THAT would be worth voting & commenting on!
January 7, 2010 at 9:10 pm Permalink
That might be an interesting poll. I don’t know. Might be a bit mean, too. Though any idea from another Sam can’t be too bad!
January 8, 2010 at 11:23 am Permalink
“Here at The 9513 we love all kinds of country music”
Hahahaha…that’s a laugh.
January 8, 2010 at 2:25 pm Permalink
My very favorite is not there, so I won’t be voting. I don’t remember 9513 ever said anything good about Bucky Covington….yea, I know….I know….if there was anything good to say about him….blah….blah….blah
January 8, 2010 at 3:31 pm Permalink
Album of the year : Gene Watson – Taste of The Truth
January 8, 2010 at 4:51 pm Permalink
Album of the year:Gene Watson “A Taste of the Truth”
January 8, 2010 at 5:13 pm Permalink
Gene Watson No 1
January 8, 2010 at 5:55 pm Permalink
A great album, Genes Albums just seem to get better and better as they go along. Can’nt wait to see Gene in Ireland in August 2010.
January 8, 2010 at 6:11 pm Permalink
My vote goes to Gene Watson, must be the greatest voice in country music.
January 9, 2010 at 2:10 am Permalink
Miranda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and also Holly Williams and Charlie Robison and Rhonda Vincent!!
January 9, 2010 at 6:54 am Permalink
Gene Watson has never been recognized like he should have. I vote for him & his Album “Taste of The Truth”
January 9, 2010 at 8:21 am Permalink
I love Gene Watsons’ album “A Taste of The Truth” & so I vote for it for Album of The Year.
January 9, 2010 at 4:16 pm Permalink
Wow – just to listen to the fabulous voice of Gene Watson is like seeing the sun coming up in the morning and watching it light up the whole world. Gene is a pure gold country music icon and his voice and all of his choices of his music are one of the greatest treats any music fan could ever wish for. He makes every song so personal, so wonderfully emotional, and each time I hear a different song by him I marvel at his unbelievable talent. He always makes me feel as if he’s singing just to me all the time, and I don’t know of any other recommendation that is any better than that. His “Taste of the Truth” album is the greatest.
January 10, 2010 at 12:22 pm Permalink
My vote goes to Gene
Watson’s Album ‘A Taste of The Truth’. His voice is just something else. Gene is a very talented singer and musician and should be recognised for all his input into country music.
January 11, 2010 at 10:17 am Permalink
gene watson gets my vote one hundred percent .. a taste of the truth …….good day ;;;)
January 11, 2010 at 3:22 pm Permalink
Country Artist of the Year:
Willie Nelson
Album of the Year:
Willie and the Wheel by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Bluegrass Album of the Year:
Brothers From Different Mothers by Dailey & Vincent
New Artist of the Year:
Zac Brown Band
Texas Artist of the Year:
Dale Watson
Group of the Year:
Dailey & Vincent
Best Album Cover:
Willie and the Wheel by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Song of the Year:
“High Cost of Living” by Jamey Johnson
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Record Label of the Year:
Lost Highway
January 13, 2010 at 9:38 am Permalink
Country Artist of the Year:
George Strait
Album of the Year:
A Taste of the Truth by Gene Watson
Bluegrass Album of the Year:
Brothers From Different Mothers by Dailey & Vincent
New Artist of the Year:
Holly Williams
Texas Artist of the Year:
Dale Watson
Group of the Year:
Zac Brown Band
Best Album Cover:
The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy by Big Kenny
Song of the Year:
“Hesitation Blues” by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
January 17, 2010 at 12:43 pm Permalink
My Husband& I watch the diner show , and GENE WATSON WAS GREAT! .
Our youngest son Gene G .Shoemaker enjoy the show too! we are excited about the knew albumn
Judy &Don [ IL]
January 27, 2010 at 6:24 pm Permalink
Country Artist of the Year:
Brad Paisly
Album of the Year:
Revolution by Miranda Lambert
New Artist of the Year:
Zac Brown Band
Group of the Year:
Sugarland
Song of the Year:
“The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
Record Label of the Year:
Capitol Nashville
January 28, 2010 at 6:53 am Permalink
I, would like to Vote, for Gene Watson, New Album, and I, have seen Gene, in Person, and He, put’s on a Good Show, and I, hope that His Album, Win’s, He, desirve it very much.
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