The Josie Music Awards

08/20/2024

Update for our pre-party concert on October 26th at the CMA Theater: Limited seating left on the upper and lower balconies only. Floor level is sold out and only 2 tickets left in Mezzanine level.

-JMA Team

08/17/2024

Congratulations JD Shelburne! So thrilled for you! You and your music video are very much deserving of this #1! We can't wait to see you perform at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards! 🥳

THIS JUST IN!!!!! Kentucky Native JD Shelburne hits the #1 spot tonight on the CMT Music 12-Pack Countdown!!!!!! We are so thrilled! This marks Shelburne’s second #1 music video of his career on the CMT countdown! Thank you to all his loyal fans for voting!

08/17/2024

Interview alert! Josie Music Awards owners/hosts Tinamarie Passantino and Josie Passantino-Boone will be on Rock & Review on WZTV FOX 17 News, Nashville - Wednesday, August 21st at 8:50am.

08/16/2024

Get your tickets to the JMA Pre-Party and the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards at www.josiemusicawards.com.

October 26th
JMA Pre-Party Concert
CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

October 27th
10th Annual Josie Music Awards
Grand Ole Opry House

08/08/2024

Have you bought your tickets to the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards? You don't want to miss our big year on October 27th at the Grand Ole Opry House! Award presentations, special guests, surprise moments, and so much more. Tickets available at https://www.opry.com/show/2024-10-27-josie-music-awards-at-7-pm. We can't wait to see all of our JMA Family!

Special guests include: Neal McCoy, Tiffany, John McEuen, Doug Stone, Craig Wayne Boyd, Jesse Keith Whitley, Ashton Shepherd, Buddy Jewell, Randy Edelman, and more to be announced...

08/07/2024

Wow! The Oak Ridge Boys released an official music video for "Elvira". Check out the video below. It was nice seeing some JMA family in the video as well - William Lee Golden, Deborah Allen, and Danni Stefanetti. 🙌🏼❤️ It's so beautiful to also see Joe Bonsall (he is truly missed).

ELVIRA (2024)Enjoy ELVIRA on your favorite music platform: https://orcd.co/orb-elviraVideo credits & cameosAndrea PearsonBen JamesBig & Rich (John Rich, Big ...

08/05/2024

Just an update: Nomination letters seem to be caught up in the postal distribution center in Memphis. All our mail goes through there and we were told there is a huge back up with some people taking months to get their mail. So, I will scan the nomination letter for anyone who may have not received it and email that and I can mail the letters again, once I hear that the delay has cleared. If you would like the letter scanned and emailed, please email us at [email protected].
In addition, if your pre-party tickets (wristbands) do not arrive by the needed date, not to worry I have everyone who has purchased them on a reservation list, so you just need to give your name at the door.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

07/31/2024

John McEuen is hitting the road again following his surgery. His appearance/award at the Josie Music Awards is also mentioned in this article at People. We are thrilled to have John at the JMA's this October and are so happy about his recovery! Continued blessings to you John!

The album legendary vocalist John McEuen he had worked on feverishly for nearly a decade was finally ready for its worthy release when tragedy struck — a car accident, followed by two heart attacks and a triple bypass surgery.

07/30/2024

Happy Birthday Neal McCoy from all of us at the Josie Music Awards! Many blessings to you! 🥳❤️ We look forward to seeing you in October!

07/29/2024

Grand Ole Opry member T. Graham Brown surprises David Wills with the news that this October he will be our inductee to the Josie Music Awards 'Independent Country Music Hall of Fame'! Congratulations David, well deserved! See you soon 🔥🥳

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=eSYtxdMf-SWj34Du&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3SgAD5qDXLCO_lkFWVJ0FyyGxyERcNEunuF-UOp8jScAB9-HQg53iXJbA_aem_k15j3u33rYweq6Sv0EtlkQ&v=em2M-GXauTM&feature=youtu.be

Legendary singer songwriter David Wills gets a big surprise from recent Opry member T. Graham Brown from the Josie Music Awards taking place in October in Na...

07/26/2024

We just seen the story on channel 7. Thank you WBBJ! We are so thrilled! Check out the article!

A new cafe makes its way into West Tennessee.

07/26/2024

via Josie Passantino-Boone: Thank you WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for coming to our ribbon cutting ceremony, can't wait to watch the story on TV! My goodness, I will never forget this day! ❤️ Tomorrow is our official GRAND OPENING at Passantino's.

07/26/2024

07/26/2024

We will be going LIVE on Facebook around 10am this morning for the ribbon cutting ceremony of our new venue Passantino's Concert Cafe. ✂️ Stay tuned...

07/25/2024

PRE-PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to announce Cody McCarver as another one of our performers for our JMA Pre-Party Concert on October 26th at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum. Tickets available at www.josiemusicawards.com.

07/25/2024

PRE-PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to announce Will Wesley as another one of our performers for our JMA Pre-Party Concert on October 26th at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum. Tickets available at www.josiemusicawards.com.

07/25/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: October 27th at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in the legendary circle we will be proud to present John McEuen with the Musician Lifetime Achievement award. This will be a moment that is one to remember. Multi-instrumentalist McEuen (banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle) is the co-founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. McEuen has made over 46 albums (7 solo) that have earned four platinum and five gold records, multiple Grammy Awards and nominations, CMA and ACM awards, an Emmy film score nomination, IBMA record of the year award, and performed on another 25 albums as guest artist. John’s production of Steve Martin – The Crow won the 2010 Best Bluegrass Album Grammy. Full bio at www.johnmceuen.net.

Photo of Mr. McEuen used in promo - credit: Alan Messer.

07/18/2024

JMA PRESENTER ANNOUNCEMENT: We are proud to announce another special guest presenter who gained international recognition on NBC's "The Voice" Team Blake, the talented Audra McLaughlin. We'll see you at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards and the Grand Ole Opry House, Audra!

07/17/2024

JMA PRE-PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT:
We are proud to announce GRAMMY® award-winning singer/songwriter John Berry as our special guest performer for our JMA Pre-Party on October 26th in the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum. Tickets available at https://www.josiemusicawards.com/store/p81/Wristband_for_PREPARTY_Anniversary_Celebration_Concert_Bash.html. Celebrate with us the day before the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards!

07/17/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are proud to announce another one of our performers for the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on October 27th, JD Shelburne. Get your tickets at www.opry.com/show/2024-10-27-josie-music-awards-at-7-pm. We can't wait to see J.D and his band light up the stage! 🔥

07/15/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: October 27th at the Grand Ole Opry House for the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards, the legendary Randy Edelman will perform after he receives his Songwriters Legend Award. Very few figures command as much respect and admiration as this legendary songwriter and music creator. With a career that spans decades, his work has touched the hearts and minds of millions around the globe. His timeless and universal melodies have become the soundtrack to countless lives. Randy Edelman’s profound influence on the music industry is undeniable, and his legacy inspires new generations of artists. Randy is a Billboard charting composer of over 100 film scores, including My Cousin Vinny, Beethoven, The Mask, Last of the Mohicans, The Boy Next Door, Kindergarten Cop, 27 Dresses, and Ghostbusters 2, to name a few. As a songwriter, Randy has many hit songs with Nelly, Patti Labelle, Barry Manilow, Olivia Newton-John, Kool and the Gang, Willie Nelson, Bing Crosby, and so many more. He has also written the Olympic Theme for the last 20 years. Randy is an accomplished, award-winning songwriter with multiple awards, including Emmy and BMI Awards.

07/15/2024

JMA PRE-PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT: We are proud to announce Irene Michaels will be one of our performers at our big Josie Music Awards Pre-Party Bash on October 26th at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum.

07/15/2024

JMA PRE-PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT: We are proud to announce Gary Patrick Music will be one of our performers at our big Josie Music Awards Pre-Party Bash on October 26th at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum. Check out the moment he got the call he was going to be one of our performers: https://www.cbs19.tv/article/life/family/east-texas-artist-gary-patrick-receives-news-of-a-lifetime/501-00bbac49-aa49-4584-8243-15f22b50a28c

07/14/2024

PASSANTINO'S CONCERT CAFE GRAND OPENING! We're thrilled to bring you our first concert at our new venue on July 27th with 2x GRAMMY nominated and The International Rockabilly Hall of Famer, Deborah Allen (hits include "Baby I Lied", "I've Been Wrong Before", "Heartache and A Half", "I Hurt For You", "Rock Me", and many more). Tickets are available at www.passantinosconcertcafe.com. MEET & GREET with Deborah Allen is included.

Please note: Cafe is open to the public (Noon-6:30PM) and Carry out (Noon-10PM). Concert begins at 7:00PM and a ticket is needed for this event.

07/13/2024

We are so excited to bring Authentic Chicago styled Italian food and music from our Josie Music Awards family to the City of Medina, TN. The Chamber of Commerce will be there for the official ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome in Passantino's Concert Cafe on July 26th at 10am. For those not able to attend we will Facebook Live. 🇺🇸 🇮🇹

07/11/2024

PreParty on October 26th at the CMA Theatre only 22 seats left at floor level. Order your tickets soon!!!

07/10/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are proud to announce another performer for the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards, LVVRS! We can't wait to see LVVRS rock the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House on October 27th! https://www.opry.com/show/2024-10-27-josie-music-awards-at-7-pm

About the band:
LVVRS (LOVERS)... CHARISMATIC ROCKERS CRAFTING INFECTIOUS SOUNDS THAT ARE A STYLISH BLEND OF DISCO POP AND 1970’S ROCK’N’ROLL FLAIR. THEIR SONGS WORK EQUALLY WELL ON THE DANCE FLOOR OR ROARING OUT THE WINDOW OF A SPEEDING CAR. SINGER RIVER GIBSON DELIVERS VOCALS EQUAL PART SWEETNESS AND GRIT WITH A SONIC EXPRESSION OF SELF-CONFIDENCE.
FORMED IN SOUTH LOUISIANA ON VALENTINE'S DAY (HENCE THE NAME), LVVRS ARE A GROUP OF YOUNG MUSICIANS TAKING CUES FROM CURRENT ALT POP CONTEMPORARIES AS WELL AS FROM YOUR PARENTS’ VINYL COLLECTION. THEIR LIVE SHOWS ARE A MASTER CLASS OF THE POWER AND CONVICTION OF MODERN ROCKERS COUPLED WITH THE SONIC DETAIL OF MAJOR POP ARTISTS.
LVVRS DEBUT EP “MIDNIGHT FANTASY” RELEASED FEBRUARY 16, 2024. THE BAND ALREADY HAS A SECOND EP RELEASE PLANNED FOR THE FALL. UNTIL THEN, YOU CAN FIND LVVRS TOURING THE SOUTH AND MIDWEST, STEADILY PRODUCING MUSIC AND CONTENT. EARLIER THIS YEAR, THEY HAD A CAMEO ROLE IN A24’S “THE IRON CLAW” AND RELEASED A SONG INSPIRED BY MUSIC FROM THE FILM. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR THE BAND ON TV. OVER A DOZEN OF THEIR SONGS HAVE BEEN PLACED IN MAJOR REALITY SHOWS INCLUDING “LOVE IS BLIND” (NETFLIX), ULTIMATUM" (NETFLIX).

LVVRS IS RIVER GIBSON, EDWARD PRICIPATO, LILLIAN GIACONA, AND BRENON WILSON

07/09/2024

💔 We lost another incredible man and talent! Sending our love, thoughts, and prayers to Joe Bonsall's family, friends, and all who knew and loved him at such a difficult time.

Joseph S. Bonsall (76) of Hendersonville, TN passed on to Glory on July 9, 2024, from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He leaves behind his precious wife, Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, granddaughter Breanne, grandson Luke, two great grandsons, Chance and Grey, and a sister...

07/08/2024

It takes so much time, money, love, and care for independent artists to put out music that we, the fans, can enjoy. Let's always do our part to support our favorite independent talents so they can continue to put out the incredible music that we love!

Photo creds: London Music Office.