Confirmed Award Honorees, Performers & Keynoters
Check back often as award recipients, performers and keynoters are being added as they are confirmed.
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American Idol
Outstanding Achievement Award To Celebrate 10th Season “American Idol has had a profound impact on the music business in terms of discovering new talent, inspiring new music, supporting live touring and contributing to recording sales with more than 50 million albums and over 160 million song downloads on iTunes. The certified pop-culture phenomenon has earned iconic brand status over the past decade, and is the only TV program to have been No. 1 for seven consecutive seasons.” Click here to view the full press release. |
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Joe & Rachelle Friedman, J&R Music World
Independent Spirit Award “For 40 years, J&R has fully embraced the important role of independent retail and led the charge with its great selection, cutting-edge marketing ideas, and unparalleled customer service. Rachelle has served an unprecedented three terms as Chairman of the NARM Board of Directors and contributed her time and experience to numerous NARM committees and industry initiatives, especially the NARM Scholarship Foundation, the Definitive 200, Record Store Day and Give the Gift of Music.” Click here to view the full press release. |
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Ken Gamble & Leon Huff
Outstanding Achievement Award For Musical Collaboration “This year marks the 40th anniversary of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huffʼs iconic Philadelphia International Records label, and next year will be the 50th anniversary of their incredible musical partnership. There seemed no better time to honor these two creative visionaries, who brought the world countless songs and sounds that defined a generation.” Click here for the full press release. |
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Sadie Jemmett, Wildflower Records
Performance: Every one of Sadie Jemmett’s kaleidoscopic experiences has helped to shape her into a potent singer‐songwriter who stands in the great lineage of the art from classic era Joni Mitchell and Neil Young to the likes of David Gray and Ryan Adams today, and yet who shines out as a profoundly unique voice. Her new release on Judy Collins’ Wildflower Records, “The Blacksmith’s Girl,” is the distillation of her astonishing life story. The album features eloquently confessional songs about coming to terms with her extraordinary, traumatic past. |
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Annie Lennox, Decca Records
Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award “Annie Lennox truly exemplifies the powerful spirit of the Harry Chapin Memorial Award, as she is an outstanding composer and singer who has also dedicated herself to making a meaningful impact on global issues. She continues to amaze us all with both her musical gifts and her determination to bring positive change to the world.” Click here for the full press release. |
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Billy Mann, BMG North America
Keynote “I performed at NARM back in the 90s as an artist and it’s a privilege for me to come full circle and reflect on how our industry has changed and how NARM continues to look to create renewed meaning and provide an essential forum to the people and the music,” said Mann. “Billy Mann’s broad experience as an artist, manager and label executive gives him a unique perspective on our industry and its future, and I look forward to hearing his insights during the Opening Session,” said Jim Donio, NARM President. “Billy can speak to both the creative process as well as the business realities of today’s changing music world.” Click here for the full press release. |
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John Marmaduke, Hastings Entertainment
Presidential Award For Sustained Executive Achievement “John has been a true leader in music and entertainment retailing, as well as a great supporter of NARM for four decades. He was one of the foremost executives to embrace diversification, bringing multiple entertainment and product lines into his stores. He has been a true advocate of NARM, becoming, in 1982, the youngest retail exec to ever hold the position of Board Chairman.” Click here for the full press release. |
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Cathy-Anne McClintock, 37 Records
Performance The vocal stylings of Cathy-Anne along with her well-crafted, personal songs create a beautiful outcome that’s both edgy and hip while still strongly reflecting the bluegrass influences. She is a nine-time winner of British Columbia’s Best Bluegrass Group, Best Country Group and Best Country CD. She was recently nominated for LA Music Awards Americana Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for 2010 and winner of Best Musical Group 2010. Cathy-Anne’s self-titled first solo CD is strongly influenced from her 10-year tenure with her multi-award-winning Canadian Bluegrass band, Tumbleweed. Add to that the love for U2, Sting, the Stanley Brothers, Tim O’Brien, Alison Krauss, Larry Sparks, Conway Twitty, Trisha Yearwood and the Beatles, and you come up with a great mix of material. |
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Roger McNamee, Elevation Partners
Keynote “Roger brings a musician’s sensibility to venture capital – putting together the right team of players to create something greater than the individual parts. I’m looking forward to hearing what areas of the entertainment business are currently grabbing his interest, and his thoughts on what we might see coming in the future.” Click here for the full press release. |
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Nicki Minaj, Young Money/Cash Money
Breakthrough Artist Of The Year Award “Nicki Minaj is a musical phenomenon. Her exceptional creativity and outstanding performances were a game-changer in 2010. Her debut release was ‘breakthrough’ in every sense of the word, and we look forward to more music from this extraordinary young artist.” Click here to view the full press release. |
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Matt Nathanson, Vanguard Records Distributed by EMI Performance Vanguard Records will present Matt Nathanson, American singer-songwriter whose blend of Folk and Rock bring life to his upcoming release “Modern Love,” which will street on June 21. |
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Tyrese, Voltron Recordz Distributed by EMI Performance American R&B singer, rapper, actor, former fashion model and MTV VJ, Tyrese will take the NARM stage to preview his upcoming new album and help pay tribute to Gamble & Huff. |
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Jake Walden, BirdsNest Artist Management
Performance In the last few years, northern California-raised Jake Walden has established himself as one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters on L.A.’s café circuit, playing regular gigs at the legendary Hotel Café and earning praise from critics at CMJ, InStyle, The Advocate, and others. With his soulful, raspy voice and gift for storytelling, music was the obvious vehicle for his sentimental roots. His sophomore album “Same Something Different,” funded by 200 fans from Walden’s blog, Facebook and other social sites, is a collection of ballads sung with raw vocals keep the vibe low-key, while a full band backing helps create a mood of epic celebration. |
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Brian Wilson, Capitol EMI
Chairman’s Award For Sustained Creative Achievement “Since his first recordings with The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson’s influence on the evolution of rock music has been profound. He is undoubtedly one of the most important modern composers, and his work continues to resonate with people all around the world.” Click here for the full press release. |
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