Nashville, Tennessee Nov 1, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - The 8th Annual Josie Music Awards took place on Sunday, October 23rd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate exceptional talent in the independent music community. The show opened with the ceremonial raising of the Grand Ole Opry House red curtain with Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino standing in the historical circle. The evening included award presentations, performances, and special surprise moments. The air was filled with electricity as nominees, families, friends, fans, and spectators arrived to see a lavish red carpet, media outlets, and thousands of attendees from around the globe gathering to celebrate with the largest independent, privately-owned, multi-genre award show, The Josie Music Awards also known as the “JMAs” and “Josies.”
The crowd rose to their feet as founders, Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino inducted Tim Atwood into the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame, and as they presented Lacy J. Dalton with the Lifetime Career Achievement Award. Bobby G. Rice was also inducted into the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame during JMA Fest the day prior to the award show.
There were outstanding performers during the award show that lit up the Opry House stage. Performers included Claudette King (daughter of BB King), William Lee Golden & The Goldens, The Malpass Brothers, The Heels, The Goodwin Brothers, Tobi, Lee, Annie Dukes, Ada LeAnn, Lacy J Dalton, and Tim Atwood with Jeannie Seely. Special guest presenters joined Josie and Tinamarie on stage throughout the night such as Tyler Dean McDowell, Clarence Jey, Jimmy Bowen, Merlin Gene, and, Tim and Roxane Atwood to name a few.
The fully engaged crowd waited to hear their name attached to the words “The Josie Goes To” throughout the night supporting and cheering for each other. The Josie Music Awards' nominees are an incredible example of just how supportive the independent music community and the Josie Network family are.
2022 Official Winners https://www.josiemusicawards.com/winners.html
Media Contact
Tinamarie Passantino josiemusicawards@gmail.com 3316458336 http://www.josiemusicawards.com
