Arkansas Country Music Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed

The nominees for the 2024 Arkansas Country Music Awards have been officially announced, marking the 7th iteration of the event that celebrates the state's independent country music talent. Those eligible for nomination are artists who were born in Arkansas, have lived there for a considerable time, or consistently perform in the state, thereby establishing a robust Arkansas presence.

Top Nominated Artists

Standing out this year with an impressive four nominations each are Marybeth Byrd, a former American Idol contestant, David Adam Byrnes, Cliff Prowse, the group Sylamore Special, and musician Andy Wallis. They lead the pack in terms of recognition for their contributions to country music in the past year.

Categories and Voting Process

The previous categories remain largely unchanged, with the addition of a new category for 'MUSIC COLLABORATION of the Year' and an update to the 'SPECIALTY / UTILITY MUSICIAN of the Year' category, formerly known as 'STEEL / DOBRO PLAYER of the Year.'

Winners are set to be decided through a mix of online public voting, which will take place from the 1st to the 14th of March, and selections made by a dedicated awards committee. The celebratory event will be highlighted by a red carpet ceremony, scheduled to take place at the Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway on June 3.

A Glimpse at the Nominees

The announcement shared a full list of the 2024 nominees, featuring artists across multiple categories such as 'ENTERTAINER of the Year,' 'ALBUM of the Year,' and 'SONG of the Year,' noteworthy for its inclusion of both emerging talents and established acts within the Arkansas country music scene.

Marybeth, David, Cliff, Sylamore, Andy