2022 Nominees
*Winners are denoted in bold italics.*
Album/EP Release
Big Fat Meanies – Bad Hand
Big Sky Quartet – Red Fire Rising
Colebrook Road – Hindsight is 2020
Dinosaurs in Paris – The Sad Thing Is
Conrad Fisher – Homemade
Jess Zimmerman Band - Breathe
Mark DeRose & the Dreadnoughts – In Search of the Good Days
Nathan Merovich – Raised in the Stx
A Scent Like Wolves – Mystic Auras
Gabe Stillman – Just Say the Word
Song of the Year
“Again and Again” – Annie Elise
“Welcome to the Country” – D-Bo! (featuring Garrett Shultz)
“What Are We Waiting For” – Eternal Frequency
“That Jacket” – Kopper and Kash
“I’m Sorry for the Way I Am” - Lyndhurst
“Awareness of Death” – Observe the 93rd
“Body Will Break” – Olivia Farabaugh
“Fighter” – Corina Rose
“The Way You Lie” – JJ Rupp
“All at Once” - Valerian Sun
Best Female Vocalist
Brenna Diehl – Big Fat Meanies
LeahBeth Evans – The Frost Duo
Beka Jones
Amy Simpson – The Amy Simpson Project
Jess Zimmerman – Jess Zimmerman Band
Best Male Vocalist
Zach Blessing – Blessing & Fowler
Phil Freeman – Small Town Titans
Derek Henry – Observe the 93rd
JJ Rupp
James Wolpert – Valerian Sun
Songwriter
Olivia Farabaugh
Sarah Fiore
Conrad Fisher
Hunter Root
Cody Wilt
Variety/Dance Band
Central City Orchestra
Downtown Sound Band
A Sought Out City
Unforgettable Big Band
The Uptown Band
Best Folk Band/Artist
Big Sky Quartet
Cumberland Honey
The Neighborly
The Sorters
Matt Wheeler
Best Pop Band/Artist
Annie Elise
Madison Ryan
Nearly York
Angie Ripe
The Wild Hymns
Best R&B Band/Artist
D-Bo
Shawan Rice
Alonda Rich
Soul Solution
Swimgood
Best Cover Band
Colt Wilbur Band
The Famous
Hot & Dangerous
The Luv Gods
Mauvestrom
Midnite Riot
RoadCase
Sherri Mullen Trio
Smooth Like Clyde
Stephanie & the Wild Hearts
Best Rock Band
Ben Ginder Group
Big Fat Meanies
Cass and the Bailout Crew
Drew and the Blue
Hold Fast
Johnny 5 & the Flyin’ Helos
Medusa’s Disco
Mo7s
Valerian Sun
Wes Hoke and the Bare Roots Band
Best Tribute Band
Crippled But Free
DEAD
Maiden America
Shea Quinn’s The Band that Sold the World
Solar Federation
Best Country Band
American Wild
Buckskin Whiskey
Jess Zimmerman Band
Nick Tauer Band
Whiskey on the Rocks
Alternative Rock
Blind Choice
Number of the Sun
Observe the 93rd
Rascal Revival
Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s
Best Female Country Artist
Devon Beck
Kendal Conrad
Olivia Farabaugh
Corina Rose
Gillian Smith
Best Male Country Artist
Grant Bryan
Stephen Ryan Kissinger
Cat Matthews
Nathan Merovich
RJ Moody
Austin Rife
JJ Rupp
Sam Schmidthuber
Tyler Short
Garrett Shultz
Best Alt Country
Cold Spring Union
Hockersville Station
Zach King
Nick Andrew Staver
Tractor Jerry and The Mud Bucket
Best Bluegrass Band
Bluestone
Colebrook Road
Dead Horse Revival
Mama Corn
Seldom Said No
Best Jazz Band/Artist
Anna Alexander Trio
The Frost Duo
Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Emmanuel Nsingani
Teen Town
Best Blues Band
Blues on the Loose
Nate Myers and the Aces
Skyla Burrell Band
Gabe Stillman
Switch Fu
Blues Rock
Ben Brandt & Soul Miners Union
Copper Bets
Don Johnson Project
The Drew Cooke Project
Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen
Best Funk/Groove Band
AMFM: Andy Mowatt’s Frequency Movement
Flapjack Jones and the Bender Brohs
Funktion
Trash Juice
YAM YAM
Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Loe Badgett
Cordell
Howerton & Zeke
Nick Knight
Max J
Best Metal Band
Brotality
Defiant
Feltsideout
A Scent Like Wolves
Suicide Puppets
Best NEW Band/Artist
GreyShields
Lives Lost
Lyndhurst
Gillian Smith
Valerian Sun
Youth Artist/Band
Before the End
Addi Grace
Nail Bite
Faith Noel
Emme Ryan
Christian Yeager
Best Hard Rock
Coal
Dinosaurs in Paris
Eternal Frequency
Six Bar Break
Small Town Titans
Children’s Music
Cjojo the Tutor
Steven Courtney
Phredd
Holly Serio
Lenny Tepsich/Mr. Music
Acoustic Duo
Blessing & Fowler
DMC Duo
Dovetail
Erica Lyn Everest Duo
The Visitors
Solo Female
Brenda Brune
Alexia Christian
Beka Jones
Amber Nadine
Casey Walton
Solo Male
Antonio Andrade
Adam Blessing
Dave Gates
Shawn Pike
James Zero
Best Live Music Venue
The Englewood
HMAC
Mickey’s Black Box
Phantom Power
XL LIVE
Best Photography
Frances Axsmith
Doctor D
Chris Rider
Rock Documented
Rachel Rocks
Best Videography
Alyx Digital Media
JBAW Productions
Karl McWherter
Nesmith Films
Ben Papa Films
Best Instrument Shop
BCR Music & Sound
Creter Guitar Shop
Dale’s Drum Shop
The Players Exchange
Woodshed Guitar Works
Best Music Lessons
Forte Music
Keystone Musical Arts Center
MAGDON MUSIC
Menchey Music Service
Tone Tailors
Best Recording Studio
Atrium Audio
Eight Days A Week
Green Room Recording Studio
Steven Courtney Projects/Radio Vibe Recording
Rock Mill Studios
2021 SPOT Award Winners:
Best Acoustic Trio: Redemption Road
Best Americana Artist: Camela Widad
Best Amp Repair/Restoration/Customization: Full Custom Music Repair
Best Christian Band: Kindred
Best Dance Music: GreyShields
Best DJ: Dj Caraby
Best Mantra/Sacred Chant: Localokah Kirtan
Best Music Theatre: Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Best Patriotic Artist: DAVE BRAY USA
Best Punk Band: Dinosaurs in Paris
Best World Music: Celtic Woods and Wires
Best Youth Instrumentalist: Gabriel Severn
Local Music Advocate: Kingfish & Friends
Promoter of the Year: Rich Ruoff
Radio Station of the Year: The River 97.3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How will the winners of the CPMAs be determined?
There are two parts to the voting for the CPMAs:
a. Members of the Board of Directors (and Advisory Committee) voting
Each member will vote once per category.
b. Fan voting
Fan voting can be accomplished by voting on our formal online poll or even commenting on social media pages with your vote. Remember: have your fans like our Facebook, Instagram, and twitter pages as well to stay tuned!
What criteria is used to evaluate eligible acts as potential nominees and winners?
Members of both the CPMHOF Board of Directors and Advisory Committee explore all known acts. Most acts are nominated by fans/family/friends (during the nomination period) to ensure that they are on our radar. Overall content/résumés are reviewed exclusively for the previous calendar year to determine which acts are among the best in their respective genre. Factors that elevate consideration are as follows (but not limited to): Did the eligible act release an EP, album, song, video in 2021? Did the eligible act open for any national acts? Did the eligible act tour? Did the eligible act perform at high profile venues? Did the eligible act have a strong schedule? Did the eligible act get signed? Did the eligible act grow in number of followers, YouTube/video views, reverbnation status, Spotify monthly listeners, etc.? Did the eligible act have a strong social media/marketing presence? In summary, was/is the eligible act's overall quality of talent and content among the finest in our area? No one of these factors solely determine a winner; consideration is all-encompassing.
When members of the Board and Advisory Committee cast their votes to help determine the winners, all are encouraged to research all acts to vote on every category. Each voting member analyzes what the eligible act accomplished in the previous calendar year--not over the eligible act's career. In other words, who's the best...that had an outstanding year?
In an attempt to avoid any conflicts of interest, each voting member cannot vote for themselves/their own business, a band they're in, someone they manage, or an act that they have any vested interest in, etc.
As a non-profit organization, voting is designed to be conducted fairly and with the utmost of integrity.
Must the nominees be present to win?
The expectation is for all nominees to be present for the awards ceremony. This is a red-carpet event all for YOU! There will be press, photographers, and interviewers present to capture you in your best band attire or even formal-wear. While there is not a “formal” dress code requirement, dressing “to the nines” is encouraged. After all, these are the local Grammy’s, and it’s our local music scene’s biggest night to celebrate!
Will there be additional categories?
We’ve received countless ideas for additional categories, that may be included and implemented in the future. We have also implemented "SPOT Awards," which are for acts/entities who deserve recognition for outstanding achievement throughout the calendar year--but who do not have enough fellow nominees to create a full competitive category. "SPOT Awards" can be different categories each year. "SPOT Award" receive a certificate of excellence.
Will there be live performances at the awards ceremony?
Yes; the live performances can be a combination of the Hall of Fame inductees themselves or even featured local artists honoring the year's inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Will there be an opportunity to present an award?
Each award will be presented by a sponsor. This will give a local business the opportunity to sponsor – say the “Best NEW Artist” award – and present the award on stage. Each of these sponsors will be a “Diamond Sponsor.” This level of sponsorship means that they can have someone from their company (or request a local artist to speak on their behalf) to approach the microphone, provide up to a 30-second video “commercial," read off the names of the nominees, and ultimately announce the winner in that category. The sponsorship level will also receive on-screen advertising both in the theatre. There are also Gold Sponsor opportunities—which will provide on-screen advertising (in the theatre and) and a thank you in the event program/social media.
If you know of a local business that would be interested in sponsoring an award and advertising to the area’s best musicians and fans, please have them private message us or reach out via email at cpmhof@yahoo.com.
Remember, the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so each sponsorship is a donation to assist in funding the event and providing music educational services to the local youth.
2021 Nominees
*Winners are denoted in bold italics.*
Acoustic Duo/Trio
DANDY
DMC Duo
The Frost Duo
Lucille & the Wolf
Redemption Road
Solo Cover Act
Rob Basselgia
Jason Carst
Colby Dove
"Not" John Roginski
Ed Varner
Male Solo Artist
Shine Delphi
Devix
Hunter Root
John Rossey
Nick Andrew Staver
Female Solo Artist
Elly Cooke
Olivia Farabaugh
Corrina Joy
Corina Rose
Evy Zee
Songwriter
Drew Cooke
Steven Courtney
Olivia Farabaugh
Conrad Fisher
Nick Andrew Staver
Variety/Dance Band
Central City Orchestra
Downtown Sound Band
Funktion Band
Unforgettable Big Band
The Uptown Band
Best Folk Band/Artist
Hannah Bingman
Indian Summer Jars / Big Sky Quartet
Fowler & Folk
Olds and the Absolution
Vinegar Creek Constituency
Best Bluegrass Band
Colebrook Road
Cumberland Honey
Dillweed
Mama Corn Bluegrass Band
Seldom Said No
Best Cover Band
Big Daddy Bangers
DuMM
Hair Force One
The Luv Gods
RoadCase
Sinystr
Smooth Like Clyde
Stephanie & the Wild Hearts
Stonewood
Velveeta
Best Tribute Band
Crippled But Free
Maiden America
Penntera
Rad Hot Chili Peppers
Stricken
Best Rock Band
Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
The Jeremy Edge Project
Medusa’s Disco
Observe the 93rd
The Stonewall Vessels
Best Country Band
Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy
Colt Wilbur Band
Mountain Road
Whiskey on the Rocks
Jess Zimmerman Band
Best Country Artist
Grant Bryan
Kendal Conrad
Nathan Merovich
JJ Rupp
Garrett Shultz
Best Alt Country
Cold Spring Union
Happy Sally
The Jacks
The JayPlayers
Tractor Jerry and The Mud Bucket
Best Jazz Band/Artist
Emmanuel Nsingani
Erica Lyn Everest
Jazz Me Band
Swing Street
Teen Town
Best Blues Band
Don Johnson Project
Nate Myers and the Aces
Freeway Jam
Soul Miners Union
Switch Fu
Best Funk/Groove Band
AMFM: Andy Mowatt’s Frequency Movement
Flapjack Jones and the Bender Brohs
Funktion Band
Sun & Rain
YAM YAM
Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Lady Shakespeare
Nakuu
SincerelySPADE
Thelonius
whoisGLDN
Best Metal Band
Almost Honest
Gun Metal Gray
Suicide Puppets
Thrashic
Ultraviolent
Best NEW Band/Artist
Devon Beck
Buckskin Whiskey
Drew Cooke
iamyoungrello
Thrashic
Best Hard Rock
Eternal Frequency
Emily’s Toybox
Heroes 4 Ransom
Small Town Titans
Volume to Nothing
Best R&B/Soul Band/Artist
Alonda Rich
Blitz Dynette
D-Bo
Shawan & the Wonton
Soul Solution
Pop Band/Artist
Annie Elise
Nearly York
Jake Puliti
Angie Ripe
Madison Ryan
Best Alternative Band
Blind Accuracy
Blind Choice
Brandi LM & the Bottomshelf
deadwulf
The Jellybricks
Best Female Vocalist
Jennifer Bodenstein - (The Visitors)
Olivia Daugherty - (Swing Street)
LeahBeth Evans – (The Frost Duo)
Katie Robinette - (Central City Orchestra)
Jess Zimmerman - (Jess Zimmerman Band)
Best Male Vocalist
Kevin Cole – Mountain Road
Joey Dalto
Derek Henry – Observe the 93rd
Phil Freeman – Small Town Titans
Marshall Stone
Album/EP Release of the Year
Devon Beck - “One Sided Expectations”
Joey Dalto – “All For You”
Dandy - “Wildflowers”
The Jeremy Edge Project – (self titled)
Lady Shakespeare “Carpe Diem”
Hunter Root - “Mimicking the Sun Like Dandelions”
Sincerely SPADE “First Capital’s First King”
Small Town Titans – “The Ride”
Suicide Puppets – “Tales of Living and Dying on Slaughter Ridge Road”
Wynton Existing - “Wicked Fabrications”
Song of the Year
“Ritt’s Drunk Again” Chris Woodward & Friends
“I Can’t Breathe” D-Bo
“Parasite” – Eternal Frequency
“Talk” – Stephanie Grace
“Mama’s Song”– Nathan Merovich
“Avant Garden” – Madison Ryan
“This Rose” – Number of the Sun
“Unplanned” – Holly Serio
“Rufflin’ Feathers” – Small Town Titans
“Melanin 19” - Thelonius (featuring Daisy Mayze)
Children’s Music
Cjojo the Tutor
Steven Courtney
Mr. Music (Lenny Tepsich)
Holly Serio
Karl Williams
Best Live Music Venue
Burning Bridge Tavern
Chameleon Club
The Englewood
XL LIVE
Best Photography
Darlene Hassinger
Karl McWherter
Chris Rider
Rock Documented
Studio 28
Best Videography
Assorted Studios
The Band Junkies
Myers Media
Nesmith Films
SquareUp Studios
Best Instrument Shop
BCR Music & Sound
Creter Guitar Shop
Dale’s Drum Shop
Tone Tailors
Woodshed Guitar Works
Best Music Lessons
Keystone Musical Arts Center
Melody Place Studios
Menchey Music Service
The Perfect 5th Musical Arts Center
Tone Tailors
Best Recording Studio
Atrium Audio
Full Tilt Productions
Green Room Studios
Rock Mill Studios
Shaw Ranch Studio
Youth Artist of the Year
Brotality
Addi Grace
Carsyn Kinneman
Pyxus
Christian Yeager
2020 SPOT Award Winners:
Booking Agent - BRP Entertainment
Christian Artist - Vicki E. Rogers
T-shirt/Merchandising - Rock Mill Industries
Music Publication - PA Musician Magazine
Music TV - Pennsylvania Pipeline Music-TV
Collegiate Band - MauveStrom
2020 NOMINEES
*Winners are denoted in bold italics.*
Song of the Year
Come to Your Senses - Kendal Conrad
Hello Sunshine - Conrad Fisher
Drowning - Eternal Frequency
Brooklyn - The Jellybricks
Time Is Up - Corinna Joy
Suffocating - The Road to Milestone
Replay - Corina Rose
Freight Train - Garrett Shultz
Hunger Strike (cover) - Small Town Titans with Matt James
Another Round - Sincerely SPADE
Album/EP of the Year
Colebrook Road - On Time
Shine Delphi - Looking at the World
Eternal Frequency - Transcendence
Gallowglas - Let the Fire Dine
Stephanie Grace - Private Pond
Happy Sally - Last Night
The Jellybricks - Some Kind of Lucky
Medusa's Disco - Orphic Grimoire
Garrett Shultz - Love You More
Volume To Nothing - Nascency
Best Female Vocalist
Kendal Conrad
Erica Lyn Everest
Emelle (Mary-Lynn Greger) - Eternal Frequency
Brenda Michelle Robinson - Anatomy of the Sacred
Jess Zimmerman - The Jess Zimmerman Band
Best Male Vocalist
Kevin Cole - Mountain Road
Delonne Wilbourn - D-Bo
Phil Freeman - Small Town Titans
Sam Schmidthuber
Cody Tyler
Best Cover Band
Chapel Hill
Emily's Toybox
The Famous
Fast Lane
LeadFoot
The LUV GODS
Penntera
Road Case
Smooth Like Clyde
TIME BOMB
Best Recording Studio
Abbeyville Road Studio
Full Tilt Productions
Green Room Recording Studio
Rock Mill Studios
Think Loud Studios/Atrium Audio
Best Instrument Shop
BCR Music & Sound
Dale's Drum Shop
Guitar Center - Harrisburg
Guitars on Main
Woodshed Guitar Works
Best Music Photography
Darlene Hassinger
Karl McWherter
Chris Rider
Rock Documented
Studio 28, LLC
Best Videography
Kyle Kauffman
Madison "The Guy" Matylewicz
Josh Nesmith - Nesmith Films
Stephen Reuther
SquareUp Studios
Best Solo Artist
Dave Bray USA
Shine Delphi
Olivia Farabaugh
Conrad Fisher
Aaron Daniel Gaul
Best Acoustic Duo/Trio
DANDY
Indian Summer Jars
Redemption Road
Tht Grl
Vulcans
Best Ensemble
Central City Orchestra
CLASS ACT featuring Rita
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
Unforgettable Big Band
The Uptown Band
Best Rock Band
The Jellybricks
Light Up The Moon
Medusa's Disco
Observe the 93rd
Small Town Titans
Best Country Band/Artist
Kendal Conrad
Nathan Merovich
Mountain Road
Cody Tyler
Garrett Shultz
Best NEW Artist
Cold Spring Union
Eternal Frequency
Nathan Merovich
Volume to Nothing
Whiskey on the Rocks
Best Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B Artist
Tylre Avery
Sincerely SPADE
StayGoldenSwerve
windchILL
ZIP
Best Jazz Band/Artist
Erica Lyn Everest
Emmanuel Nsingani
Jazz Me Band
Swing Street
Teen Town
Best Blues/Funk Band/Artist
Don Johnson Project
Nate Myers and the Aces
Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam
Switch Fu
YAM YAM
Best Metal Band
Anatomy of the Sacred
Defiant
Gallowglas
Gun Metal Gray
Suicide Puppets
Best Bluegrass/Folk Band
Colebrook Road
Dead Horse Revival
The Flat Wheels
Mama Corn Bluegrass Band
Shrimp Ryan's Jig Band
Best LIVE Music Venue
Chameleon Club
XL LIVE
Fat Daddy's
Re//Bar
Tellus360
Best Music Lessons
Melody Place Studios
Country String Shop
Stage 4 Percussion & Brass
Menchey Music Service, Inc.
Hershey Violins