Radio and television sensation Storme Warren returns to host the fourth annual Nashville Universe Awards at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville on Monday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. CST. Presented by Gretsch Guitars, this year’s awards show will include show-stopping performances and award presentations by many of Nashville Universe’s finest talents and executives, including 6-award nominee Tate Stevens (former winner of “X Factor” on FOX), last year’s “Entertainer of the Year” and current 5-award nominee 2Steel Girls (formerly of Team Blake on NBC’s “The Voice”), last year’s “Duo of the Year” and current 5-award nominee Trailer Choir, 5-award nominee Celeste Kellogg, 4-award nominee SaraBeth, 2-award nominee Benton Blount (former finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”), 2-award nominee Nestor AnDress, “Vocal Group of the Year” nominee Southern Halo (of RadioDisneyCountry.com), “Duo of the Year” nominee The Springs, American Young (recently featured on “Fox & Friends” performing their single “Soldier’s Wife”), and a couple of big surprises!
Known for hosting record-setting events such as Nashville’s highly touted Independence Day “Let Freedom Sing” and New Year’s Eve “The Bash on Broadway” celebrations, Warren has been a radio personality, television host, and producer for over 30 years. He can currently be heard weekday mornings as the host of “The Storme Warren Morning Show” on SiriusXM’s “The Highway” and has hosted numerous television shows, including “Headline Country” on Great American Country (GAC).
Established in 2012, the Nashville Universe (NU) was created to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming artists–from musicians to film makers–while also introducing them to industry veterans. The inaugural Nashville Universe Awards were held in 2013 to give recognition to artists, industry leaders, and organizations who are blazing new trails in the entertainment industry. Nashville Universe is also involved in other industry-related events, including presenting an autograph booth at Fan Fair X during the annual Country Music Association Festival (CMA Fest); producing several multi-artist, action-packed, free shows for country music fans and festival goers at various venues around downtown Nashville such as the George Jones Museum; and presenting multiple live shows year-round at multiple Nashville venues.
This year’s top nominees in each category have been announced and voted upon by Nashville Universe members for the following notable categories:
Entertainer of the Year:
2Steel Girls
Benton Blount
Dorado
Tate Stevens
Trailer Choir
Tucker Beathard
Female Vocalist:
Carmen Brandy
Celeste Kellogg
Karianne Jean
Karoline Rhett
Laura Ashley
Morgan Myles
SaraBeth
Male Vocalist:
Benton Blount
Cody Webb
Darrin Morris
Doc Holiday
Lucas Hoge
Nestor AnDress
Tate Stevens
Duo of the Year:
2Steel Girls
Doug Kershaw & Willi Dakota
Exit 24
Texas Crossing
The Springs
Trailer Choir
Vocal Group of the Year:
3 Lanes Crossing
Dorado
Runaway June
Southern Halo
The Cains
Songwriter of the Year:
Amanda Goodman-Pruitt
Celeste Kellogg
Clay Alston
Colt Buckelew
Darrin Morris
Del “T” Trolinder
Doc Holiday
Kamber Cain
Kevin B. Klein
Lance Carpenter
Michelle Lea Brumble
Ray Powers
Salina Solomon
Scott Wyatt
Tate Stevens
Taylor Marie Wagner
Tim Ledford
Tom Dixon
Wendy Wood
Willi Dakota
Song of the Year:
“Country Swagger” by Celeste Kellogg
“Dancing in the Rain” by Darrin Morris
“Just Got Paid” by Dee Jay Silver
“Ice Cold Summer” by Trailer Choir
“I’m Sick of It” by SaraBeth
“Red White & Blue Girls” by 2Steel Girls
“Sweet Life” By Tate Stevens
Music Video of the Year:
“Dancing in the Rain” by Darrin Morris
“Drunk at a Bar” by Nestor AnDress
“Ice Cold Summer” by Trailer Choir
“I’m Sick of It” by SaraBeth
“Put a Lime In It” by Amy Rose
“Red White & Blue Girls” by 2Steel Girls
“Sweet Life” by Tate Stevens
Awards will also be given for Videographer of the Year, Promoter/Publicist of the Year, Manager of the Year, Producer of the Year, Musician of the Year, Publishing Company of the Year, Organization of the Year, Record Label of the Year, Recording Studio of the Year, Radio Station of the Year, and Radio Personality of the Year. Nashville Universe will also present The Rising Star Award recognizing an emerging artist, The Observatory Award honoring a great work in music or film, The Trailblazer Award honoring an entertainment industry member who has broken new ground in their area of expertise, and The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrating the work of an entertainment industry veteran.
Tables for the awards ceremony are still available and can be reserved at thenashvilleuniverse.com
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