– Texas Country Music Industry Receives Red Carpet Treatment –

Texas Country Music Association, Inc. Launches 2017 Awards Event

The  Texas Country Music Association, Inc., is pleased to announce that the 2017 Texas Country Music Awards show is scheduled to be held on September 28, 2017 at the Carthage Civic Center in Carthage, TX.   Nominations will begin in May, 2017 and will be accepted from Fans well as the Texas Country Music Association members online.

TCMA Executive Vice President, Nathan Hunnicutt states, “The Country scene in Texas is saturated with immense talent, so this is an opportunity to highlight artists who really stand out—people who are making waves in the Industry.  The Texas Country Music Association is a statewide organization, so we're producing a red carpet event that will make any Texan proud."

Texas Country Music Association, Inc. Founder and President, Linda Wilson said, “I'm very excited to be producing the Texas Country Music Awards, and I know that we will be able to shine a light on the greatest talent that resides in and travels through our state. The fan participation in Texas is tremendous, so we expect an incredible amount of involvement from Country Music fans during our nomination and voting processes.  For fans, this is an opportunity to support their favorite Texas artists and help them advance even further."

Country music fans do not need to be a member of the TCMA to nominate or vote; however, TCMA Members' votes will be doubled.  All membership levels include voting rights and advance ticket notices for the Texas Country Music Awards.  Fans have their own membership category and can go join at www.texascountrymusic.org by choosing the Individual Membership level. There are also membership categories for Artists, Media, Venues, and Businesses.

Voting categories include: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Christian Country Artist of the Year, Christian Single of the Year, Musician of the Year in various instrument categories, Radio Station of the Year, Radio DJ of the Year, Live Music Venue of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Other categories include Producer of the Year, Promoter of the Year, and a few more.

The Texas Country Music Awards is currently implementing the 2017 Songwriter Contest & Awards for both Country and Christian Country songs. Contest judges are among the best and most influential in the Country Music industry.  They are Heather Little, Rod Phelps, Tommie Ritter Smith, Del Way, Brad Maule, Nathan Hunnicutt, Hal Willis, Chris Christian, ‘Phat’ Matt Ganssle, Linda Wilson and Richard Wilson.  The winner of this contest will be awarded 2017 Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards.  For details on the judges, or to enter songs in the contest, visit www.texacountrymusic.org/songwriter.

The Texas Country Music Association, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to aid in the success of not only artists and fans but also professionals, venues, media, businesses and individuals who work diligently behind the scenes to make it all happen.  Country Superstar Mark Chesnutt is the TCMA Spokesperson.  ~ TCM Media

More information is available at http://www.texascountrymusic.org.