Well, the votes are in, the winners have been named, and the tearful acceptance speeches have been made. We had a great time on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 during the 2009 Twirlie Awards. For the record, here is the complete list of Twirlie recipients. Check out these wonderful artists by clicking on their names. Give their music a listen. If you like what you hear, please support them and buy some of their music, so they can keep it going!
Album of the Year
Mad Tea Party | Found A Reason
Song of the Year
Laurie Larson | Endless Thank You Loop
Male Vocalist of the Year
Allen | Simple Things
Female Vocalist of the Year
Katelyn Berreth | Sunrise Goodbyes
Best Songwriting
Kaz Murphy | Home For Misfits
Best Debut Album
Tippy Canoe and the Paddlemen | Parasols and Pekingese
Best Ear Candy
Jimmy Catlett | The Big Beat
Most Eclectic Album
The K’s | Can’t Get It Together
Spirit of Twirl Award
The G-Men | Turn On The Twirl (theme song)
Best On Air Music Performance
The Taters | Cat In The Window
Noteworthy Album
Chancellorpink | Valentine Parade
Noteworthy Album
Kama Linden | Better Late Than Never
Noteworthy Album
Cy Taggart | It’s Alright
Noteworthy Album
Laurie Biagini | Ridin’ The Wave
Noteworthy Album
Heather Waters | Propeller
Most Interesting Talk
Marshall Jenkins | Aviation People Talk (radio show)
Best News Coverage
Suzanne Benorden | Rock the Future Festival Coverage
Best Political Coverage
Greg Baldwin | Election 2008