The Charlotte Music Awards showcases all aspects of music in the Carolinas. Our goal is to enhance the profile of the music community in the region and support local music and local artists. With such a large talent base in a region steeped in rich musical tradition, the Charlotte Music Awards hosts between eight to ten showcases in different genres for local residents, and bands from all over the region compete for top honors.  Upcoming Events>>

Jeff Cheen founder of the Charlotte Music Awards on the Red Carpet with Brent Harvey, founder of the Hollywood Music In Media Awards at the Henry Fonda Theatre on Hollywood Blvd.

May 11 - Country - In the Wind Bar & Grill
Jun 20 - Americana/Bluegrass - Puckett’s Farm Equipment
Jul 13 - Women In Country - In The Wind
Aug 16 - Rock - The Saloon
Aug - Women In Rock - In The Wind
Aug - Christian - The Inn
Sep - Singer/Songwriter -The Saloon
Oct - Urban - The Saloon
Oct - Juniors - Rock University
Carolina Singing Star - Comedy Zone

The Charlotte Music Awards 2013 Americana/Bluegrass Showcase will be held on June 20th at Puckett's Farm Equipment, 2740 W. Sugar Creek Rd. Charlotte.  This event features the best Americana and Bluegrass Bands from all over the Carolinas.  The winner is eligible to proceed to the CMA Red Carpet event being held in November in Hollywood.  There are only 2 spots left for this showcase.  If you are interested in performing, please click on APPLY above at the top of this page and fill out an application.

 The Southern Experience Band Wins The Charlotte Music Awards 2013 Country Showcase

The Charlotte Music Awards would like to congratulate “The Southern Experience Band” as the winners of the 2013 Country Showcase held May 11th at “In The Wind Bar & Grill in Huntersville, North Carolina. As winners, the band is eligible to proceed to the CMA Red Carpet event being held in November in Hollywood. We would like to thank Alec Bailey, Anthony Pope, The Bobby Ray Bittle Band, and Brooke McBride for wonderful performances. Thanks to our esteemed judges, Roger Cullis, Darren Watts, Marie Calabro and Mickey Floyd. We appreciate our emcee Warren Leazer for a wonderful job. A huge thank you to “Rock U” for furnishing the backline and sound for the evening. The Charlotte Music Awards would like to thank Jeff Cheen, Ronnie Tsunami, Karen Corzine,Terry Gage and Judy Ellis of “In The Wind” for a fantastic job in coordinating the event and production.

Congratulations to the Bill Miller Band as the winner of the 2013 Charlotte Music Awards Blues Showcase at The Saloon at the NC Music Factory on Friday, April 12th. As winners, the band will be eligible to proceed to the Red Carpet Event at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards in Los Angeles in November. . Thanks to all the nominees for outstanding performances, specifically, David Reavis, Ken Dukes, Boogie Children, and Cadillac Black . A special thanks to our esteemed judges: Mickey Floyd, John Martin and Harold Woodside as well as Terry Gage who was the emcee for the event. We appreciate the support from the Charlotte Music Awards, Jeff Cheen, Terry Gage, John Martin, Ronnie Tsunami & Suzanne Keeter for all their hard work as producers, staff and board members for a successful evening of great music. A very special thanks to all of the sponsors and all those who donated items for the raffles. Thanks to the Bill Miller Band for furnishing the backline, Jeff Barnes and the staff at The Saloon and Matt for the fantastic sound. We appreciate your dedication....

Congratulations to Marie Calabro for winning the CMA 2013 Folk Showcase held on Feb. 28 at Puckett’s Farm Equipment.  This showcase also featured talented folk artists from all over the Carolinas, including Rob Lytle, Tim Murray, and Michael Spurlin. As the winner of this showcase, Marie will become eligible for our new Hollywood Red Carpet Affair, with details being announced shortly.