Nominations

Nominations are now open!!

Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Music Awards are officially OPEN!

We are now accepting submissions for artists, songs, and albums that showcase the incredible talent across the state of Michigan. If you or someone you know has made an impact in Michigan music, we want to hear about it.

Send all nominations to the email below.

Eligibility:
All song and album submissions must have been released between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 to qualify.

This is your chance to help spotlight t

Email: nomination.mma@gmail.com

Michigan Music Awards Submissions

The Awards

The Michigan Music Awards celebrates the best and brightest talent across the state. Whether you’re a musician, producer, songwriter, promoter, venue owner, or music enthusiast, we want to hear about the incredible contributions happening within Michigan’s music scene.

Categories for Nomination:

Each Genre (Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Metal, Country, Americana, Blue Grass, Gospel/Contemporary Christian, Electronic, International/World, Classical/Theater)

Best Single/Performance
Best Album

Other Awards Include:

Songwriter of the Year
Producer of the Year
Engineer of the Year
Studio Musician of the Year
Studio of the Year
Best Music Video
Independent Label of the Year
Best Venue
Manager of the year
Best Independent Radio Station
Best Live Performance
Rising Star

Michigan Music Awards Winners!

2025 (Inaugural show)

Pop
- Best Single/Performance
  - Alison Albrecht- All A Lie
- Best Album
  - Alison Albrecht- Start Again
Rap/Hip Hop
- Best Single/Performance
  - Eli Myles- Greatful
- Best Album
  - Eli Myles- Narrated By
R&B
- Best Single/Performance
  - Thornetta Davis- Cry
- Best Album
  - Thornetta Davis- Honest Woman
Jazz
- Best Single/Performance
  - Olivia Van Goor- We’ve Got a World That Swings
- Best Album
  - Olivia Van Goor- Don't Be Mad At Me
Blues
- Best Single/Performance
  - Lexie Blue- So Many Personalities
- Best Album
  - Lexie Blue- Break These Walls Down
Rock
- Best Single/Performance
  - The Fruits- San Francisco
- Best Album
  - Marc Dorian- Another Lucky Day
Country
- Best Single/Performance
  - Jacki Daniels- Yellow Roses
- Best Album
  - Jacki Daniels- This Girl EP
Americana
- Best Single/Performance
  - Julianne Ankley- What Makes You Dance
- Best Album
  - Steve Taylor Three- Temporary Heart
Blue Grass
- Best Single/Performance
  - Wilson Thicket- Three Stones in the River
- Best Album
  - Wilson Thicket- Off the Edges
Gospel/Contemporary Christian
- Best Single/Performance
  - Marvin Winans- Draw Me Close/Thy Will Be Done
- Best Album
  - Marvin Winans- The Praise & Worship Experience
Classical/Theater
- Best Single/Performance
  - Marla Moore- Mots D’amour
- Best Album
  - Marla Moore- Mots D’amour
Songwriter of the Year
- Jeff Scott
Producer of the Year
- Chuck Alkazian
Engineer of the Year
- Josh Ford
Studio Musician of the Year
- Takashi Iio
Studio of the Year
- Pearl Sound
Best Music Video
- Jacki Daniels
Best Venue
- 20 Front Street
Best Independent Radio Station
- Vehicle City Sound
Best Live Performance
- Jeff Scott
Rising Star
- Jacki Daniels