Post by tempfan on Mar 28, 2004 21:22:07 GMT -5
Detroit Music Awards Nominees Announced
Final Balloting Taking Place Now;
The White Stripes, Eminem, Bob Seger, Kid Rock, Aretha Franklin, and The Temptations are among the nominees for the annual Detroit Music Awards, which
will take place Friday, April 23 at The State Theater in downtown Detroit.
Several local artists received multiple nominations, including the bands RIB and the Brothers Groove and their individual members, singer songwriter Audra Kubat and international fiddle champion Jeremy Kittle. A number of artists, including Sista Otis and Liz Larin, received nominations in a multiple award categories, a testament to their versatility and to the diversity of Detroit's music scene.
Final ballot voting for the 2004 Detroit Music Awards is underway. Nominees have been selected in 65 categories representing the best of the Motor City's rich array of musical talent.
Voting can now be done online. Those wishing to participate still have time to do so by visiting
www.DetroitMusicAwards.com .
The White Stripes' Elephant, Kid Rock's Kid Rock, Aretha Franklin's So Damn Happy, Alice Cooper's Eyes of Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop's Skull Ring and Obie Trice's Cheers comprise the Outstanding National Major Label Albumcategory.
Franklin is also nominated in the Outstanding Anthology/Compilation Reissue category for her Platinum and Gold collection, along with Bob Seger's
Greatest Hits 2, George Clinton's Six Degrees of P-Funk: The Best of George Clinton, The Marvin Gaye Collection, the Temptations' Psychedelic Soul and the various artists set Motown 60s.
Two singles by Rock "Picture," his duet with Sheryl Crow, and his cover of Bad Company's "Feel Like Making Love" -- are nominated in the Outstanding
National Single category along with the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army, Iggy Pop's "Little Know it All" and a pair of songs by Eminem, "Sing For the
Moment" and "Superman."
This year's Detroit Music Awards, presented by the Motor City Music Foundation and sponsored by the Detroit Metro Times, will also honor electronic pioneer Juan Atkins and blues greats the Butler Twins with special Distinguished Achievement Awards.
Performers at this year's show include
Forge, The Motor City R&B Pioneers featuring Joe Weaver, Kenny Martin and Stanley Mitchell, country stalwarts the Wrenfields with special guest Rachel
Williams -- finalist in the Nashville Star 2 competition -- Jeremy Kittle and an all-star blues tribute to the Butler Twins. Second City Detroit cast members Nate DuFort and PJ Jacokes will host the show.
