European Country Music Association
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The European Country Music Association (ECMA) was established in 1994 in the United Kingdom
and Spain
, Europe, by some people related to the European Country music
scene, as publishers, DJs and musics. It originally consisted of less than 100 members and the very first president was UK's Harry E. Fenton.
After Fenton's death, Rafel Corbi--a DJ from Spain--was elected to the presidency and he remains in charge of the organization, which is still a non-profit making association. All Board of Directors are volunteers. It was the first organization formed in Europe to promote country music at a general level, covering all Europe, not just one of its nations or countries. The objectives of the organization are to help promote country music in this continent and help as much as it cans the value of the European artists and record label
s; also to provide a proof of real airplay to Country Music industry through its weekly national and pan-European charts. Its national Top-20 covers weekly Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic
, Swizertland, Malta, Poland and Austria.
ECMA membership is composed of those persons or organizations that are involved in Country Music throughout the world, having members in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and many European Countries. ECMA has over 150 stations and DJs reporting their playlists every week.
The ECMA also has its Annual Awards (votes comes only from members of the organization):
Thank God I'm A Country Boy (Roy Rivers sent the following message along with Dolly: "Dear Voting Members and Professionals of the ECMA, it is with great excitement and thanks that Dolly and I accept your votes awarding us the 2006 Vocal Collaboration of the Year award! For me personally to have been nominated in so many categories was both a humbling and empowering experience. To actually win this award is a tremendous honor that will always be looked back upon as a cherished highlight of my career in music.I look forward to bringing more music to the great people of Europe in the future. I feel I've found a home there, and like everyone, I'm always anxious to return home. Thank-you for honoring and accepting me! Peace, Roy Rivers")
Announced April 1, 2006
http://www.europeancma.com/awards.htm
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, Europe, by some people related to the European Country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
scene, as publishers, DJs and musics. It originally consisted of less than 100 members and the very first president was UK's Harry E. Fenton.
After Fenton's death, Rafel Corbi--a DJ from Spain--was elected to the presidency and he remains in charge of the organization, which is still a non-profit making association. All Board of Directors are volunteers. It was the first organization formed in Europe to promote country music at a general level, covering all Europe, not just one of its nations or countries. The objectives of the organization are to help promote country music in this continent and help as much as it cans the value of the European artists and record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
s; also to provide a proof of real airplay to Country Music industry through its weekly national and pan-European charts. Its national Top-20 covers weekly Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Swizertland, Malta, Poland and Austria.
ECMA membership is composed of those persons or organizations that are involved in Country Music throughout the world, having members in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and many European Countries. ECMA has over 150 stations and DJs reporting their playlists every week.
The ECMA also has its Annual Awards (votes comes only from members of the organization):
ECMA Awards 2008
Announced November, 2009- SONG OF THE YEAR: Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
. Small Town Southern ManSmall Town Southern Man"Small Town Southern Man" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in November 2007 as the lead single from his album Good Time , the song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in March 2008, becoming Jackson's... - ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson.
- MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson.
- FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Pam TillisPam TillisPamela Yvonne "Pam" Tillis is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis....
. - ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson. Good TimeGood Time (album)Good Time is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on March 4, 2008 and produced five singles on the country singles charts. The first three of these — "Small Town Southern Man", the title track, and "Country Boy" — have all become Number One...
- INDIE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
. Backwoods BarbieBackwoods Barbie-Bonus tracks:The iTunes, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy all offered special editions of the CD with bonus tracks that were culled from her 2006-2007 European Tour.... - GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: The Eagles
- DUO OF THE YEAR: The Bellamy Brothers
- VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Frizzell & Friends. This Is Our Time
- NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Gary & Carol Bibb
- EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer
- EUROPEAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer. A Love Song
- EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer. What's Goes On
- COMPILATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR: HillcrestHillcrest-Australia:*Hillcrest, Queensland, a suburb of Logan City*Hillcrest, South Australia, suburb of Adelaide-Canada:*Hillcrest, Alberta, also known as Hillcrest Mines*Hillcrest, Norfolk County, Ontario, an unincorporated community...
- RECORD LABEL OF THE YEAR: AristaArista RecordsArista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
- COUNTRY MUSIC PROMOTER: Ross AllenRoss AllenRoss Allen may refer to:*Ross Allen , writer from Florida, USA*Ross Leslie Allen , retired local politician from Taranaki, New Zealand*Ross Allen , Guernsey FC footballer...
- CHRISTMAS RECORDING: Pam Tillis & Mel TillisMel TillisLonnie Melvin Tillis , known professionally as Mel Tillis, is an American country music singer. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of Top 10 hits....
. The Rockin' Christmas Medley - COMPANY OF THE YEAR: Rohn & Bob Promotions (Artists Promotion)
- RADIO AWARD: Pete SmithPete SmithPete Smith is the name of:* Pete Smith , Australian radio and television announcer* Pete Smith , Major League Baseball pitcher, 1962–1963...
- MEDIA AWARD: American Music Association
ECMA Awards 2007
Announced May, 2008- SONG OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers. I'm Leavin'
- ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers.
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR: George StraitGeorge StraitGeorge Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
. It Just Comes NaturalIt Just Comes NaturalIt Just Comes Natural is the 24th studio album from country music singer George Strait. The album produced Strait's 41st Number One Billboard Hot Country Songs) hit in its lead-off single "Give It Away". Also released from this album were the title track , "Wrapped" , and "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"... - MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Billy YatesBilly Yates (singer)Billy Yates is an American country music artist. He has released eight studio albums and has charted four singles on the Billboard country charts, including the #36 "Flowers" in 1997...
. - FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
. - GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers
- DUO OF THE YEAR: Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists...
- VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Brooks & Dunn w/ Sheryl CrowSheryl CrowSheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop...
& Vince GillVince GillVincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
. Building BridgesBuilding BridgesBuilding Bridges is the title of the third solo album by the Christian singer-songwriter Paul Field.-Side one:# "Rescued for a Reason" # "Building Bridges" # "Return to Love"... - EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers
- EUROPEAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer. Yesterday Once More
- EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers. I'm Leavin'
- EUROPEAN COUNTRY RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer
- ECMA FUTURE STAR AWARD: Peter & The Rowers
- INDIE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Mike Lounibos. Planet California
- COUNTRY PROMOTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR: Rohnbob Promotions
- COMPILATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR: Hillcrest
- MEDIA AWARD: Lucie Diamond (UK)
ECMA Awards 2006
Announced July 8, 2007- SONG OF THE YEAR: Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
. Mississippi Girl - ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Troy Cook Jr.
- MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Todd Fristch
- FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Lucie Diamond
- GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: Slow Horses
- DUO OF THE YEAR: Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists...
- VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Roy Rivers & Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
.
Thank God I'm A Country Boy (Roy Rivers sent the following message along with Dolly: "Dear Voting Members and Professionals of the ECMA, it is with great excitement and thanks that Dolly and I accept your votes awarding us the 2006 Vocal Collaboration of the Year award! For me personally to have been nominated in so many categories was both a humbling and empowering experience. To actually win this award is a tremendous honor that will always be looked back upon as a cherished highlight of my career in music.I look forward to bringing more music to the great people of Europe in the future. I feel I've found a home there, and like everyone, I'm always anxious to return home. Thank-you for honoring and accepting me! Peace, Roy Rivers")
- COUNTRY PROMOTER OF THE YEAR: Ross Allen
- COUNTRY RADIO DJDisc jockeyA disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
OF THE YEAR: Etienne Bertels & Pete Smith - EUROPEAN COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Lucie Diamond
- ECMA FUTURE STAR AWARD: Lucie Diamond (UK)
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR: "Todd Fristch". Todd Fristch
- COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR: I Can't Look At That (Christian Ulrich Schulz & Tom Dyba), sung By Slow Horses
ECMA Awards 2005
The only year in which the awards were fan-votedAnnounced April 1, 2006
- Entertainer of the Year: Troy Cook Jr. (USA)
- Song Of The Year: Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Girl" (USA)
- Vocal Collaboration of the Year: Rustie Blue & Bill Anderson for "Chip Chip" (USA)
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Arly Karlsen (Norway)
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Ashley Robertson (Canada)
- Band/Group of the Year: Slow Horses (Germany)
- European Entertainer of the Year: Tommy The UK Cowboy (UK)
- Duo of the Year: Paul & Helen Mateki (USA)
- Promo Agents/Public Relations Company of the Year: RhonBob Promotions (USA)
- Horizon Award: Gretchen WilsonGretchen WilsonGretchen Frances Wilson is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party...
(USA) - Most Played Artist Award: Troy Cook Jr. (USA)
Past ECMA Awards
For the complete list of previous ECMA awards, check the official site of the ECMA:http://www.europeancma.com/awards.htm