The New England Music Awards are an annual award show. Bands and artists from the

New England New England is a region consisting of six states in the Northeastern United States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is bordered by the state of New York (state), New York to the west and by the ...

region of the United States are eligible for receipt of the awards.

Nomination process

Recipients are selected through their recordings, appearances and reputation. The awards were created by music promoter Joe Graham and Sugarpop Records label executive Dennis Hennessey in 2011, and the first ceremony occurred in 2012. The nominating committee consists of music journalists, radio personalities, record label executives and talent scouts. Event coordinator Mike Flynn says "when you take New England as a whole and look at all the amazing music and talent that's out there, it's mind blowing," adding "putting that talent together under one roof also helps some artists get recognition that they might not have had before."

History

2012 awards

The inaugural 2012 New England Music Awards were held at Boston

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, on March 9, 2012. *Band of the Year –

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Grace Potter and the Nocturnals were an American Rock music, rock band from Vermont, formed in 2002 in Waitsfield, Vermont, Waitsfield by drummer Matt Burr, guitarist Scott Tournet, and singer Grace Potter. They began their career as an indie ro ...

*Album of the Year – ''Ragtop Angel'' by the Adam Ezra Group *Song of the Year – "Takin Off" by the Adam Ezra Group *Producer of the Year – Aaron Johnson *Songwriter of the Year –

Martin Sexton Martin Sexton (born March 2, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Early life Born in 1966, Sexton grew up in Syracuse, New York, the tenth of twelve children in a working class Irish-American family. He acquired his fir ...

*New Act of the Year – Suicide Dolls *Female Performer of the Year – Liz Longley *Male Performer of the Year –

Chris Trapper Chris Trapper (born March 31, 1971, in Buffalo, New York) is an American songwriter and musician, best known as the singer and guitarist of the band The Push Stars. His song “This Time” appeared in ''August Rush''. Early life He is the yo ...

2013 awards

The 2013 New England Music Awards were held at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The event was moved to accommodate all ages and an anticipated larger crowd. *Band of the Year – The Adam Ezra Group *Album of the Year – ''NORDO'' by

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*Song of the Year – "Yeah Man" by Ryan Montbleau *Producer of the Year – Sean McLaughlin *Songwriter of the Year –

Matt Nathanson Matt Nathanson (born March 28, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock and roll music. In addition to singing, he plays acoustic (sometimes a 12-string) and electric guitar, and has played both solo and with ...

*New Act of the Year – Sarah Borello *Female Performer of the Year – Sarah Blacker *Male Performer of the Year –

2014 awards

The 2014 New England Music Awards were held at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, on February 22, 2014. The ceremony began at 7 p.m., and coincided with the Lowell

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. It was hosted by comedian Steve Sweeney, with performances by Nemes, the Mallett Brothers, Hayley Sabella, Dressed for the Occasion and Sarah Borrello. *Band of the Year – The Mallett Brothers Band *Album of the Year – ''Land'' by the Mallett Brothers Band *Song of the Year – "The Dreams in the Ditch" by Deer Tick *Producer of the Year – Nick Tirrell *Songwriter of the Year – Chris Ross *New Act of the Year – Sarah Barrios *Female Performer of the Year –

Lori McKenna Lorraine McKenna ( Giroux; born December 22, 1968) is an American folk, Americana, and country music singer-songwriter. In 2016, she was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and won Best Country Song for co-writing the hit singl ...

*Male Performer of the Year – Josh Logan

2015 awards

The 2015 New England Music Awards were held at Showcase Live, on April 18, 2015. Boston Comedy Festival winner David Russo hosted the event, and the live performers were We Were Astronauts, Amy & the Engine, Pat & the Hats, the Willie J. Laws Band, Ben Knight and Sarah Barrios. *Band of the Year – The Shana Stack Band *Album of the Year – ''National Throat'' by

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*Song of the Year – "Sunken Ship" by Will Dailey *Producer of the Year – Brian Coombes *Songwriter of the Year – Ellison Jackson *New Act of the Year – West End Blend *Female Performer of the Year – Anna Lombard *Male Performer of the Year – Dan Blakeslee

2016 awards

The 2016 New England Music Awards were held at Blue Ocean Music Hall. The ceremony began at 7:30 p.m. *Band of the Year – Dwight & Nicole *Album of the Year – ''Fall Your Way'' by Frank Viele *Song of the Year – "Let Your Hair Down" by Adam Ezra Group *Producer of the Year – Vic Steffens *Songwriter of the Year – Daphne Lee Martin *New Act of the Year – Hunter *Female Performer of the Year – Ruby Rose Fox *Male Performer of the Year – Frank Viele

2017 awards

The 2017 New England Music Awards were held at Showcase Live, on April 29, 2017. Bands that performed were Cold Engines, Sygnal to Path and the Balkun Brothers, and the event closed with a tribute to

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by the band Love Sexy. *Band of the Year – Roots of Creation *Album of the Year – ''Domestic'' by Ruby Rose Fox *Song of the Year – "The Mystic" by Adam Jensen *Producer of the Year – Jonathan Wyman *Songwriter of the Year – Julia Russo *New Act of the Year – Gracie Day *Female Performer of the Year – Annie Brobst *Male Performer of the Year – Jay Psaros

2018 awards

The 2018 New England Music Awards were held at Mixx 360, on September 8, 2018. *Band of the Year – Ruby Rose Fox *Album of the Year – ''Salt'' by Ruby Rose Fox *Song of the Year – "Change of Heart" by Annie Brobst *Producer of the Year – Sean McLaughlin *Live Act of the Year – Flight of Fire *New Act of the Year – Lyssa Coulter *Songwriter of the Year – Frank Viele *Male Performer of the Year – Munk Duane *Female Performer of the Year – Christa Gniadek *Rock Act of the Year – Analog Heart *Pop Act of the Year – Ripe *Hip Hop Act of the Year – Jazzmyn RED *Country Act of the Year – Scarlett Drive *Roots Act of the Year – Soggy Po Boys *Hard Rock / Metal Act of the Year – FirstBourne *Blues Act of the Year – Julie Rhodes *Jazz Act of the Year – Gretchen & The Pickpockets *Soul / R&B Act of the Year – Aubrey Haddard *Best in State Massachusetts – Savasha *Best in State New Hampshire – Katie Dobbins *Best in State Vermont – Gang of Thieves *Best in State Rhode Island – The Furies *Best in State Maine – Emily and Jake *Best in State Connecticut – Gracie Day *Video of the Year – "After Party" by

, written and directed by Michael Parks Randa *Video of the Year – "Freedom Fighter" by Ruby Rose Fox, directed by Ben Phillippo

2019 awards

*Band of the Year – Flight of Fire *Album of the Year – ''You Oughta Know'' by Natalie Joly *Song of the Year – "Sunken Ship" by Will Dailey *Producer of the Year – Sean McLaughlin *Songwriter of the Year – Amanda McCarthy *New Act of the Year – Exit 18 *Female Performer of the Year – Danielle Miraglia & the Glory Junkies *Male Performer of the Year – Joe Sambo *Hard Rock/Metal act of the year - Sepsiss

2021 awards

The 2021 New England Music Awards were held at Mixx 360, on October 17, 2021, and were hosted by Adam Lopez and John Shea. *Album of the Year – ''Meet Me in the Middle'' by Erin Harpe, featuring Jim Countryman *Hard Rock/Metal act of the year - Sepsiss *Songwriter of the Year
Sarah King
*Punk/Hardcore act of the Year - Mallcops

2022 awards

The 2022 New England Music Awards were held at Six String Grill & Stage, on November 13th 2022, and were hosted by Adam Lopez and John Shea. * Act of the Year - The Elovaters * Album of the Year - Dalton & The Sheriffs “We’re Still Here” * Americana Act of the Year - Town Meeting * Blues Act of the Year - Gracie Grace and All The Good Boys * Country Act of the Year - April Cushman * Female Performer of the Year - Annie Brobst * Hard Rock/Metal Act of the Year - Exit 18 * Hip Hop Act of the Year - Oompa * Jazz Act of the Year - Club d’Elf * Live Act of the Year - The Elovaters * Male Performer of the Year - Nick Bosse * New Act of the Year - The Chelsea Curve * Pop Act of the Year - Lainey Dionne * Producer of the Year - David Minehan Woolly Mammoth Sound * Punk Act of the Year - Zombii * Rising Star: Connecticut - The Sparkle and Fade * Rising Star: Maine - 12/OC * Rising Star: Massachusetts -Kaiti Jones * Rising Star: New Hampshire - Fee the Evolutionist * Rising Star: Rhode Island - Avi Jacob * Rising Star: Vermont - Isabel Pless * Rock Act of the Year - Cold Engines * Roots Act of the Year - Whiskey Treaty Roadshow * Song of the Year - OhYah. “Gone Before the Goodbye” * Songwriter of the Year - Frank Viele * Soul/R&B Act of the Year - Jill McCracken * Video of the Year - Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys – “Goth Beach” * World Act of the Year - Toussaint the Liberator

2023 awards

The 2023 New England Music Awards were hosted at Six String Grill and Bar in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on November 12, 2023. The ceremony was hosted by Adam Lopez and Annie Brobst. Winners were as follows: Act of the Year Frank Viele Album of the Year Air Traffic Controller Song of the Year 12/OC "Shoot You Down" Producer of the Year Mel Go Hard Songwriter of the Year Lainey Dionne Male Performer of the Year Nick Casey Female Performer of the Year Annie Brobst New Act of the Year ToriTori Live Act of the Year The Q-Tip Bandits Blues Act of the Year The Name Droppers Rock Act of the Year Moxie Punk Act of the Year Shame Penguin Americana Act of the Year Adam Ezra Group Country Act of the Year April Cushman Pop Act of the Year The Side Chick Syndicate Hard Rock/Metal Act of the Year Sepsiss Roots Act of the Year The Gravel Project Hip Hop Act of the Year Chase Stebbins & The Only Known Jazz Act of the Year Smug Honey Soul/R&B Act of the Year Miranda Rae Rising Star: Connecticut The Midnight Anthem Rising Star: Massachusetts American Ink Rising Star: Rhode Island Jackson Cafferty Rising Star: New Hampshire Robotic Hawks Rising Star: Vermont All Night Boogie Band Rising Star: Maine Tyler Levs Video of the Year Eddie Japan, "Time Machine" feat. Gregg Hawkes World Act of the Year Nicolás Emden 2023 New England Music Awards: DECADE AWARD Jay Psaros 2024 awards The 2024 New England Music Awards were hosted at Six String Grill and Bar in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on November 10, 2024. The ceremony was hosted by comedian Adam Lopez and country artist Annie Brobst.

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External links

*{{Official site, https://nemusicawards.com American music awards Music of New England