With continued efforts to seek out and support artists who inspire community through their music, Interstate Music is hosting the annual Interstate Music Awards Show in June 2022.
Hundreds of musicians across the U.S. submitted to be considered for an award, and after a thorough selection process, the final list of nominees has been decided. Public voting will began online on April 4, and will be open through 11:59 PM CST on Saturday, April 30. Six winners — one for each award category — will be announced on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
“These awards have been such a uniquely awesome opportunity for us to help artists trying to navigate their way through the industry,” said Jeff Peterson, CEO at Interstate Music. “These artists are ready to blow up, and I mean that. A special thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the nominees. I’m looking forward to the voting.”
Best Female Artist
Alexis Wilkins – Nashville, TN
Chesney Claire – Las Vegas, NV
King Isis – Oakland, CA
Kristine Kabbes – Nashville, TN
Kryssy Samson – Honolulu, HI
Best Male Artist
Bobby Ocean – Nashville, TN
Chadwick Johnson – Las Vegas, NV
Dustin Chapman – Whiteville, NC
Kevin Michael Duggan – Nashville, TN
Kid Channon – Atlanta, GA
Best Band
Buffalo Rose – Pittsburgh, PA
Kevin Michael Duggan – Nashville, TN
MOTIONYEAR – Boston, MA
Soulpax – Miami, FL
Title Holder – Queens, NY
Best Cover
Adam Pearce – New Orleans, Louisiana
Chesney Claire – Las Vegas, NV
Ethon Dorrity & Briglyn Buckway – Ogden, UT
Hazel Bloom – Los Angeles, CA
Soulpax – Miami, FL
Best Original Song
Alexis Wilkins (“If I’m Being Honest”) – Nashville, TN
Buffalo Rose (“Rocketship”) – Pittsburgh, PA
Dustin Chapman (“Slow Dance”) – Whiteville, NC
Kristine Kabbes (“Can’t Stop Drinkin’ Today”) – Nashville, TN
Kid Channon (“After Dark”) – Atlanta, GA
Artist of the Year
Alexis Wilkins – Nashville, TN
Buffalo Rose – Pittsburgh, PA
Dustin Chapman – Whiteville, NC
Ethon Dorrity & Briglyn Buckway – Ogden, UT
Kryssy Samson – Honolulu, HI
Artist of the Year award nominees are eligible to win the grand prize of $5,000 in gift cards, equipment bundles, and generous national exposure and opportunities. Five other category winners will also earn prizes, including music equipment and swag totaling more than $10,000 and opportunities to gain top recognition with industry leaders.
To vote for your favorite Interstate Music Award artist, visit interstatemusicawards.com. Votes must be cast before April 30, 2022, at 11:59 PM CST.
Sponsors for this year’s Interstate Music Awards include industry giants such as Blackstar, Blue, D’Angelico, Fender, Focusrite, Gibraltar, König & Meyer, KORG, Line 6, Ludwig, MXL, Nord, Novation, On-Stage, Pearl, Pigtronix, Shure, Vox, and Zildjian.
For more information about the Interstate Music Awards, visit