And the Nominees Are!
The Dallas Entertainment Awards are back for their 3rd year—bigger and better than ever! This year, we’ve added even more categories to spotlight the best of DFW, from live acts and instrumentalists to venues and performance artists. Cast your votes now through January 21st, and join us as we announce the winners live at the ceremony!
Album of the Year - contains more than 6 tracks, and is be between 30 - 60 minutes
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Cure of Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
David Forsyth, Frankie Leonie - �Love Comes Back Around�
Dev Wulf & the Midnight Howl - "Guiding Light"
Greenville Ave Studio
Oatmeal Pizza
Reveler's Hall
Yalcy
Artist of the Year
Cory Cross
Creator Jewels
Cyfa Fix
Ravs & The Akrylx Family Dinner Sundays
Rosegarden Funeral Party
Rosegarden Funeral Party - "Doorway Ghost"
Best Alternative Hip Hop
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Alternative Rock Act
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Ambient Act
American Cruelty
Black Taffy
Lina Mapes
Lorelei K
Loren Kole
Talley Dunn Gallery
Best Americana Act
Dean Ray
Dev Wulf & the Midnight Howl
Justin Ross and the Deadwood Revival - "The Rain"
Minxie Mimieux
Remy Reilly
Best Art & Culture Blog
D Magazine (Front Row)
Dallas Observer
Denton Live
La Bruja
Spencer Baxter
Best Art & Culture Journalist
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Audio Engineer
Aaron Wolpin
Alex Beane
James Talambas
Matt Mauch
Michael Briggs
Michael Williams
Best Auxiliary Percussionist
97.9 THE BEAT
KXT (Music Blog)
Kick Push Radio - 89.3 KNON
Krista V King
Kwinton Gray
Best Bartender
Anthony Blaine DeAlcuaz
Antonio Perez
Clint Palmer
Elizabeth Mitchell
Elm Street Saloon - Karaoke Totally Twisted
Ricardo Ocasio
Right On Target Podcast
Best Bassist
Bob Lee Simmons
KNON
Kenneth Fridia
Paul Slavens (KXT)
Vandell Andrews
Best Blues Act
Aristide Garofalo
It�ll Do Club
Jameel Davis
Mitchell Ferguson - "All I Need to Hear"
TJ Novak
Tin & Tonic
Best Burlesque Performer
Delilah Dubois
Kristian Ryan Harvey
Miss Marcy & the Texas Sugardaddys
Sodi Moore
Soho Dallas
Wanz Dover
Best Burlesque Show
Carousel Club Burlesque
Circus Bitties
Loners Club
Niin Castro
Plumb Askew Review
Polo the Vibe
Best Classical Strings
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Concert Photographer
Andrew Sherman
Faith Thompson
Jason Janik
Jessica Waffles (KXT)
Maestro Maya
Best Contemporary R&B Act
Dana Harper
Lord Byron / Byron Laszlo - PANOPTIKON
Melissa Meaow Just a Little More - Charlie's Star Lounge
Polo The Vibe
Porsha Jay - "Gin & Tonic"
Best Country Act
Angel White
Cory Cross
Jacob Small
Kameron Ross - "I Can't Forget Him"
Ryan Harrison
Best Country Night
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Country Song
Kameron Ross
Karlos X Ramos
Moondance Brunch
Paloma Nance
Runaway Sky Band
Best DJ Crew
Arcadia
Busybody Presents
FIT
Family & Friends
Shelley Carrol
Sophie Drago
Best DJ Party
All Everything Party
Fly Queens Drag Brunch
Gabe Mendoza
Rabbit Hat Promotions
Talambas
Best DJ Venue
Atlas Bishop Arts
Charlie's Star Lounge - Friday Nite Karaoke
Doublewide
Izk Davies
LadyLove
Lamar Adot Thomas
Best Dark Wave Night
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Disco Night
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Door Person
Ben Nydendwa
Blaine Mathis
Kettle Art Gallery
Nigel Armstrong
Nightshades Burlesque
Spinster Records
Best Drag Brunch
Buck Wylde's Sausage Party
Freakshow at J.R.'s
Helium Queens
Muriel - "El"
Virgin Drag Brunch with Jenni P
Viridescent
Best Drag King
Buck Wylde
Danny Fox-Trot
Lolli Bombs
PULL UP
Verb Kulture Sundays at The Free Man
Best Drag Late Show
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Drag Queen
Arya Jealous
Emory Eagles
Maya Piata
Raquel Blake
Ravs
Saloon Girls at RoundUp Saloon
Best Drummer
Aaron Capers
Dean Adams
Jackie Whitmill Jr.
Jacob Hammonds
Marcus Parks
Singer Songwriter Social Justin Pickard
Best Duo/Group Song
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Editorial Photographer
Erin Nicole Parisi
Family & Friends
Jah Born/Jordache Grant
Katherin Paterson
Marcus Jones
Best Electronic Act
Cygnus
KHYI
Keyring
Keyring
May May Graves
Stan Fran Cisco, Chilldren of Indigo - "Neighborhood Narnia"
Best Experimental Act
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Experimental Jazz Act
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Fashion Designer
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Funk/Soul Act
Azwalf Hazworf & the Love Session Orchestra
Chef Dee
RC & the Gritz
The Two Watts
We Them Grays
Webster Berry Marketing
Best Gospel Act
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Graphic Artist
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Guitarist
Isaac Sloane and the Sound Brigade
James Talambas
Raquel Blake
Tony Luna
Best Hip Hop Group Act
Branoofunck
Chilldren of Indigo
Cure for Paranoia
Elizabeth Garcia/UXRA
Wondergang
Wondergang - "Senorita"
Best Hip Hop Lyricist
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Hip Hop Solo Act
Devy Stonez
Fluid Construct
Lamar Adot Thomas - "Eviction Notice"
Madison Truscan
Pierce Washinton
Plan B at RoundUp Saloon
Best Hip Hop Song
Cyfa - "Been That"
Devy Stonez - "Tuff"
Lamar Adot Thomas - "The Greater Ebenezer"
SHAKDWN
Wondergang - "Senorita"
Best Hip Hop/ Rap Night
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best House Night
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Improv Comedian
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Jazz Vocalist
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Karaoke Night
Barbara's Pavillion Thursday Night Karaoke
Charlie�s Star Lounge
Elmwood Recording Studio
Round Up Saloon - Maybeleen's Monday Karaoke
Roxanne Hill
TwoGether land
Best Latin Contemporary Act
97.9 THE BEAT
KXT (Music Blog)
Kick Push Radio - 89.3 KNON
Krista V King
Kwinton Gray
Best Latin Night
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Latin Pop
Aaron Payton
Civil Audio
Elyse Jewel
Gunner Hardy
The Kitchen Studio
The People's Jam(ie) at Cheapsteaks
Best Latin Song
Alex O'Aiza - "YNMA"
Cayuga All-Stars - "El Ritmo del Barrio"
Ceci Ceci - "Malos Modales"
Mustache Envy at Sue Ellen's
Salem Moon
Best Live Music Residency
BRANOOFUNCK Sundays
Colab Tuesdays
RC & the Gritz
The Found Thursday Nights
The Free Man
The Revelers Hall Band
Best Live Music Series / Showcase
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Live Sound Engineer
Geoff Lloyd
Gloria Abrego
Jamie Vahala - Dallas Observer
Krystina Ray! (The Eagle)
Scott Latimer - Rubbergloves
Scuttino, Brandon Fxrd, Latrell De'Sean - "All in My Vibe"
Zachary J Willis - Actor
Best Live Venue 301 - 1000 Capacity
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Live Venue Under 300 Capacity
Dust Mothers
Reveler's Hall Band
Ruins
Runaway Sky - "Arizona"
The Homegrown Music Show with Waffles - 91.7 KXT
Thursdays at Double D's
Best Magician
Confetti Eddie
Josh Ayala
Josh Still Pimpin
Ro2 Art
Robert John Majic
Rodney Jumah
Zak Mirz
Zeke Forever
Best Metal Act
Deviation
FloZilla
Toxic Madness
Trees
Uriah Stake
Vivienne Vermuth
Best Music Festival
Dallas Pride Festival
Deep Ellum Block Party
State Fair Series
Stefan G
TBAAL Jazz Riverfront Jazz Festival
Texas Theatre
Uncle Jeff, Beaux Dove, Tim Starling, Jess Jayy - "Everything"
Best Music Producer
Alex Bhore (Elmwood Recording Studio)
Jacob Price Zazz and the Loose Ends
Jake Gatewood
Michael Briggs
Zach Stacy - Trees
Best New Artist
Astrogiirl
Loren Kole - "ashes"
Pet Taxi
Pet Taxi - "Villain"
REDEYE
Stephen Cue
Sunny Marcell
Best Noise Act
Aaron Payton
Civil Audio
Elyse Jewel
Gunner Hardy
The Kitchen Studio
The People's Jam(ie) at Cheapsteaks
Best Non-Traditional Venue - DIY Spaces, Art Galleries, Record Shops, etc
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Open Mic / Jam Night
Orangutan Superlove
Sinclaire Wade
Ska Punk Intertnational Records
The Reveler's Hall Band
Vinnie Corrales
Best PR & Marketing Firm
Bold Social Dallas
Creative Currency
Lan Rose PR
Larry Gee - "The Get Back"
Rachel Francis
West Side Art Collective
Best Party Producer
Blake Ward
Bleach
Debbie Does Disco
Jake Gatewood
Jake Quillin
Sarah Hepola - Dallas Morning News
Best Performing Visual Artist - Dance, Aerial, Fire, Acrobatics and Theatrical Performers with a visual focus
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Pianist
Jordan Carr
KXT
Maxwell Ferguson
Porsha Jay
Third String Entertainment
Best Podcast
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Podcast Host
Andrew Sherman
Austin Young
Cookie Brown
D. Miles/Miles OT
Jeffrey Ortiz
Best Poet
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Pop Act
Alexandra
Elyse Jewel
Gracen Wynn
Gracen Wynn
Logan Liqueuer
Los Gran Reyes
Best Pop Song
Carissa Cruz - "All My Life"
Gracen Wynn - "Stop the Car"
Lorena Leigh
Preston Jones - Dallas Observer, KXT
Sam Cormier - "dirtyu"
Sarah Badran
Best Pop Vocalist
Alexandra
Emeka Bless
Gracen Wynn - "Stop the Car"
Remy Reilly - "Half Price Books"
Sounds of DFW
Best Psychedelic Act
Calvin Ascends
Chemical Spell
Electrik Ants
House of Freqs - Saturdays at Double D�s
Maia Tharp
Best Punk Act
Asshats
King Clam
Overshare
Paige Hill - "Dear Dallas"
The Wee-Beasties
Thiago Nascimiento
Best R&B Night
Aaron Payton
Civil Audio
Elyse Jewel
Gunner Hardy
The Kitchen Studio
The People's Jam(ie) at Cheapsteaks
Best R&B Song
Astrogiirl - "What They Want"
Dana Harper - "Wood Burnt Orange"
Dee Gatti "No Favors"
Markel Logan
UnityTX
Best Radio Host
Flesh Rot
Jonathan Monez
KUZU
Lil D (K104)
Lily Taylor
Payton Payne
Best Radio Show
Flash45s (KNON)
Flash45s - 89.3FM KNON
Isaac Sloan
King Clam
The Church Sundays at It'll Do
The Kessler Theater
inHAUS Radio. - 92.9 KUZU
Best Radio Station
97.9 THE BEAT
KXT (Music Blog)
Kick Push Radio - 89.3 KNON
Krista V King
Kwinton Gray
Best Record Label - local
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Recording Studio
Aaron Payton
Civil Audio
Elyse Jewel
Gunner Hardy
The Kitchen Studio
The People's Jam(ie) at Cheapsteaks
Best Reggae Act
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Rock Act
KJ Gray
NITE - "All Your Pain"
Rosegarden Funeral Party
The Dirty Bag Podcast
Trees Marie
Trees Marie
Best Rock Song
Bad Lives - "Indigo Girl"
CURL
Pet Taxi - "Villain"
Rosegarden Funeral Party - "From the Ashes"
Tricky Weather
Best Rock Vocalist
Hamburger Mary's
Leah Lane
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio
Super Sonic Bass Party
Trees Marie - "Run to the Sturgeon Moon"
Best Saxophonist
Jordache Grant
Jorge Salas
Myron Oliver
Myron Oliver
Shelley Carrol
Vanita Leo
Best Singer Songwriter Act
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Social Media Personality
1WillAye ft Loners Club - "Close to You"
Ashleigh Smith, Verb Culture - "His Dream"
Blue Capricorn, Jacks Haupt - "Fantome, Je Ne Ressentirai Rien"
Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, The Institute - "Love (Again)"
State Fair Records
Best Songwriter
Jessica Maeve
Jessica Waffles
Justin Cashion
Justin Pickard and the Thunderbird Winos
Kazu Tanaka
Leeon Lean
Sabor Puro
Best Soul Vocalist
Dana Harper
Davante Thornton
Pat Ron, Coach Tev - "Zac Efron"
Poppy Xander
Tukevia
Twilite Lounge - Thursday with KJ Javier
Best Soul/ Funk Night
A Fifth of Something
Dallas Famous Podcast
Ritchy Flo
The Austin Young Show
The Catacombs - 89.3FM KNON
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Best Talent Buyer
At the Helm Production
Chasquis Group
DJ Sober
Distorted Heartbeat
Spune
Stan Fran Cisco
Three Links Deep Ellum
Best Techno Night
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks
Best Top 40 Night
Alex Gonzalez - Dallas Observer, D Magazine
Jason Janik
Lauren Negrete - CW33 (KDAF) DFW
Leah Lane
Psyril Cybin
Saturdays at Cheapsteaks