Trop Rock Music?

Thank you for being a member of the TRMA and casting your vote for the 2023 Trop Rock Music Awards.

If you are not a current member of the Trop Rock Music Association, you can join and vote in the 2023 awards! https://troprock.org/get-involved/#generalmembership.

Winners were announced at the awards show in Gulf Shores, Alabama at the Hangout - October 25th - 29th, 2023.

Definition of Trop Rock Music: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Eric Erdman

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

Jonas Lorence Band

4. Band

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

Donny Brewer

6. Album

Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are

other than artist).

The Pirate Sessions V - Jesse Rice

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"Funky Little Beach Town" - Jonas Lorence Band (Jonas Lorence)

7b. Single

Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The

recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"Family Tree" - Donny Brewer featuring Eric Erdman, Carrie Welling, Sunny Jim, Thom & Coley

8. Music Video of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the

final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

 "Funky Little Beach Town" - Jonas Lorence

9. Best Album Art/Packaging

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

The Pirate Session V - Jesse Rice/Nick Gibbens

10. Horizon Award

Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

Aubrey Wollett

11. Musician

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

John Patti

12. Songwriter

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

Eric Erdman

13. Radio Station

Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program

There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

"Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

"4 @ 4 with Gina" - Gina Babin

15. Live Music Venue

Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

The Hangout - Colleen & Mark Fuchs

House Concert - LARGE:

Buddy's Backyard - Buddy & Karen Roussel

17. Event of the Year

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and

large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

A1A Beach Bash - St. Augustine Beach, FL

Event - LARGE:

Music on the Bay - Tampa Bay, FL

Event - DESTINATION:

Meeting of the Mayans - Belize

18. Fan of the Year

This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

Glenn & Kellie Atwell

Thank you for being a member of the TRMA and casting your vote for the 2022 Trop Rock Music Awards.

If you are not a current member of the Trop Rock Music Association, you can join and vote in the 2023 awards! https://troprock.org/get-involved/#generalmembership.

Winners were announced at the awards show in Key West on November 5th.

Definition of Trop Rock Music: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Mike Nash

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

Thom & Coley

4. Band

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

James White

6. Album

Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are

other than artist).

The Life - Mike Nash

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a

qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"Songs for a Sunset" - Aaron Scherz

7b. Single

Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The

recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"Islandology" - John McDonald

8. Music Video of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the

final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

"Same Ship Different Day" - Erica Sunshine Lee

9. Best Album Art/Packaging

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

The Life - Mike Nash

10. Horizon Award

Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

Bryton Stoll

11. Musician

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

John Patti

12. Songwriter

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

Eric Erdman

13. Radio Station

Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program

There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

"Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

"Happy Hour 2.0" Greg Dumas, Presented by Buddy's Backyard

15. Live Music Venue

Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

The Hangout - Colleen & Mark Fuchs

House Concert - LARGE:

Buddy's Backyard - Buddy & Karen Roussel

17. Event of the Year

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and

large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

A1A Beach Bash - St. Augustine Beach, FL

Event - LARGE:

Music on the Bay - Tampa Bay, FL

Event - DESTINATION:

South of the Border Fest (SOB) - Puerto Penasco, MX

18. Fan of the Year

This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

Sheila Jorgensen

Thank you for being a member of the TRMA and casting your vote for the 2021 Trop Rock Music Awards.

If you are not a current member of the Trop Rock Music Association, you can join and vote in the 2023 awards! https://troprock.org/get-involved/#generalmembership.

Winners were announced at the awards show in Key West on November 5th.

Definition of Trop Rock Music: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Mike Nash

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

Thom & Coley

4. Band

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

Donny Brewer

6. Album

Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are

other than artist).

My Jukebox at the Beach - Brent Burns (Dave Francis)

Pretty Good, and You? - Ricky Lamb (David Smith & Ricky Lamb)

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a

qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"The Wave" - Donny Brewer (Donny Brewer & Eric Erdman)

7b. Single

Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The

recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"Low Key" - Aaron Scherz feat. Mike Nash (Aaron Scherz)

8. Music Video of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the

final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

"Single For Summer" - Erica Sunshine Lee (Erica Sunshine Lee & Joshua Mendez)

9. Best Album Art/Packaging

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

Gulf Coast Happy Hour - Jonas Lorence Band (Jonas Lorence)

10. Horizon Award

Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

Jonas Lorence

11. Musician

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

John Patti (steel pans)

12. Songwriter

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

Eric Erdman

13. Radio Station

Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program

There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

"Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

"4 & 4 With Gina" - Gina Babin

15. Live Music Venue

Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

The Hangout - Colleen & Mark Fuchs

House Concert - LARGE:

Little Key West - Nick Cartos

17. Event of the Year

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

A1A Beach Bash - St. Augustine Beach, FL

Event - LARGE:

Pardi Gras - Galveston, TX

18. Music Business Professional of the Year

Jon Burns & Michelle Clegg Brewer (tie)

19. Fan of the Year

This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

Pege Wright

1. Male Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock male vocalist, including a male vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Aaron Scherz

2. Female Vocalist

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing and recording by a trop rock female vocalist, including a female vocalist performing in a duo, trio or band, during the eligibility year.

Erica Sunshine Lee

3. Duo/Trio

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock duo or trio during the eligibility year.

Thom & Coley

4. Band

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in performing or recording as a trop rock band of four or more members during the eligibility year.

Donny Brewer & The Dock Rockers

5. Entertainer of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band, for excellence in all aspects of entertaining, including live performance, recording, song writing, video and broadcast, during the eligibility year.

Donny Brewer

6. Album

Awarded to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock album, defined as an independent release of eight or more songs or 30 minutes of playing time, released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. Awarded to Artist and Producer(s) (if the producer(s) is/are other than artist).

Ocean Road - Aaron Scherz (Aaron Scherz)

7a. Song

Awarded to the Songwriter (listed in parenthesis). Given to the top vote getting qualifying trop rock song released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the song was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories. Check them out!

"Somewhere in the Caribbean" - Paul Overstreet (Paul Overstreet)

7b. Single

Awarded to artist and producer (listed in parenthesis), if other than the artist. Given to top vote getting qualifying trop rock recording released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the recording was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards period. The

recording need not be part of a qualifying album. This category is open to all artists, not only TRMA Academy members like other categories.

"Beach Town" - Aaron Scherz (Aaron Scherz)

"Verona Corona" - Jonas Lorence (Ron Flynt & Jonas Lorence)

8. Music Video of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getting official artist-sanctioned music video for a qualifying trop rock song, which video was released during the eligible year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year if the video was not on the

final ballot in the preceding awards period. The song need not have been released in the eligibility year. Awarded to Artist(s) and Video producer/director (in parenthesis).

"Nobody Wins in Vegas" - Erica Sunshine Lee (Josh Mendez/Erica Sunshine Lee)

9. Best Album Art/Packaging

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock album or EP cover art/design and packaging for an album or EP released during the eligibility year, or in the 12 months preceding the eligibility year for an album was not on the final ballot in the preceding awards year for Album of the Year or Best Art/Packaging. Awarded to artist and designer/artist (in parenthesis).

It's Still Summer Somewhere - James "Sunny Jim" White (Adela White/Hallie C. White

10. Horizon Award

Awarded to the top vote-getting Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording. Previous winners are not eligible.

Erica Sunshine Lee

11. Musician

Awarded to the top vote getting trop rock musicians for outstanding musicianship, intended to recognize band members, or musicians for excellence in performing and/or recording in support of trop rock artists during the eligibility year.

John Patti (steel pan)

12. Songwriter

Awarded to the top vote getter for excellence in trop rock songwriting.

Aaron Scherz

13. Radio Station

Awarded to a radio station for excellence in trop rock radio broadcasting during the eligibility year.

Radio Trop Rock

14. Radio Program

There are two Radio Program categories on the ballot - "live" and "recorded". Please vote for one show in each category.

Radio Program - Live

"Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

Radio Program - Recorded

"4 & 4 With Gina" - Gina Babin

15. Live Music Venue

Awarded to the top vote getting venue for outstanding presentation of live trop rock music during the eligibility year.

Smokin' Tuna Saloon - Key West, FL

16. House Concert Venue

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding house concert venue - small and large, based on annual attendance with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the Awards committee. Awarded to the host/hostesses of non-profit concert-style home-based venues featuring Trop Rock artists.

House Concert - SMALL:

Isla Bella - Fred & Sara Guererro

House Concert - LARGE:

The Habitat - Ken & Heather Settlemyer

17. Event of the Year

Small & Large Awarded to the top vote getters for outstanding events, small and large, featuring multiple trop rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is excluded from this category because it is a National Convention. Small and large categories based on total registration, with the threshold to be determined annually at the discretion of the awards committee.

Event - SMALL:

Lone Star Luau - Marble Falls, TX

Event - LARGE:

Music on the Bay - Tampa, FL

18. Music Business Professional of the Year

Awarded to the top vote getter for outstanding performance as a music business professional during the eligibility year. Eligible music business professionals include: operators or executives of independent record companies, music publishing companies and media companies; journalists; booking agents and managers; concert promoters; producers of music, broadcast or film; legal and accounting professionals, etc.

Nominees and winners are selected by TRMA academy members and will be announced at the awards show.

Jon Burns

19. Fan of the Year

This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual/couple and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

The following previous winners are NOT eligible: Diana Christ, Fred Wunder, Colleen Fuchs, Debbie Hess, Marc & Tammy Hollander, Sam & Gina Densler, Steven "Koz" Kozlowski, Tami Tower, Dave & Carolyn McBride, Dale & Peach Hench, Gary & Patti Janco, Shirley Gates

Kristen McFadden

20. Lifetime Achievement

Jerry Diaz

12th Annual TRMA Winners

1. Male Vocalist

Cory Young

2. Female Vocalist

Coley McCabe Shepherd

3. Duo/Trio

Thom & Coley

4. Band

This award recognizes bands with 4 or more members and primarily perform in this configuration.

The Boat Drunks

5. Entertainer of the Year

This award recognizes the best LIVE performance by an independent Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band.

Donny Brewer

6. Album

Nominees in this category are TRMA Academy members and have released an independent CD of new original Trop Rock music in 2018. Compilation CD's do not qualify.

“Blues Lagoon” (Donny Brewer)

7. Single

“Blues Lagoon” (Donny Brewer)

8. Song

This category is open to ALL Trop Rock artists who released an original Trop Rock song in 2018. They do NOT have to be Academy members, and the song does not have to be part of a qualifying album. The song qualifies if it was only released as a "single".

“Living in a Postcard” (Donny Brewer)

9. Horizon Award

This award recognizes a Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording of their original music.

Previous winners are not eligible.

Danny Rosado

10. Musician

This award recognizes outstanding musicianship, and is intended to recognize band members, not individual artists or band leaders, but the other musicians in the band or musicians who play with various artists.

John Patti (steel pans)

11. Songwriter The final ballot for Songwriter of the Year will be voted on by the TRMA Academy members and Board of Directors.The nominees on the final ballot based on the nomination round voting are: Donny Brewer, Jack Mosley, Jesse Rice, Thom Shepherd, and Cory Young.

Donny Brewer

12. Album Artwork & Design

Blues Lagoon (Donny Brewer & Dianne 'greenwoman' Wickes)  

13. Video

“Bad Bitch” (Erica Sunshine Lee)

14. Radio Station

RadioTropRock

15. Radio Program - Live

"Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

16. Radio Program - Prerecorded

"Bayou Troubadour" (Matthew Hoggatt)

17. Live Music Venue

This award recognizes the owners of a for-profit live music venue that features Trop Rock artists.

Smokin’ Tuna Saloon (Key West, FL)

18. House Concert Venue - Small

This award recognizes the host/hostess of a non-profit concert-style shows featuring Trop Rock artists. It is broken into small & large venues.

Diablo Creek (Diana Greenfield Christ & Paul C. Heins)

19. House Concert Venue - Large  TIE!!!

The Yard (Mark & Sharon Leverett)

MarGEERitaville (Bill & Trina Geer)

20. Event of the Year - Small

This award recognizes events/festivals who feature multiple Trop Rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is not considered in this category because it is a National Convention. It is divided into small and large based on registered attendees at the 2018 event, and an award will be given for each category.

Lone Star Luau (Marble Falls, TX)

21. Event of the Year - Large

Music on the Bay - Tampa, FL

22. Fan of the Year

This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

Diana Christ

23. Music Business Professional

Eric J Babin

1. Male Vocalist

Donny Brewer  www.donnybrewer.com

2. Female Vocalist

Heather Vidal  troprock.org/members/heathervidal/

3. Duo/Trio

The Detentions  www.thedetentions.com

4. Band

This award recongnizes bands with 4 or more members and primarily perform in this configuration.

Donny Brewer & The Dock Rockers  www.donnybrewer.com

5. Entertainer of the Year

This award recognizes the best LIVE performance by an independent Trop Rock solo, duo, trio or band.

Donny Brewer  www.donnybrewer.com

6. Album

Nominees in this category are TRMA Academy members and have released an independent CD of new original Trop Rock music in 2017. Compilation CD's do not qualify.

"Seahabilitation" - Cory Young  www.coryyoungmusic.com

Song

This category is open to ALL Trop Rock artists who released an original Trop Rock song in 2017. They do NOT have to be Academy members, and the song does not have to be part of a qualifying album. The song qualifies if it was only released as a "single".

"Back to the Sun" - Donny Brewer & Reggie Starrett    https://donnybrewer.com

8. Horizon Award

This award recognizes a Trop Rock solo, duo, trio, or band who shows the most promise for contributing to the Trop Rock genre through performance, songwriting and recording of their original music.

Previous winners are not eligible.

Cory Young  www.coryyoungmusic.com

9. Musician

This award recognizes outstanding musicianship, and is intended to recognize band members, not individual artists or band leaders, but the other musicians in the band or musicians who play with various artists.

Melanie Howe - Percussion

10. Songwriter The final ballot for Songwriter of the Year will be voted on by the TRMA Academy members and Board of Directors.The nominees on the final ballot based on the nomination round voting are: Donny Brewer, Jack Mosley, Jesse Rice, Thom Shepherd, and Cory Young.

Thom Shepherd

11. Radio Station

RadioTropRock  www.radiotroprock.com

12. Radio Program - Live

"Trop Rockin' The USA" - Eric & Gina Babin

13. Radio Program - Prerecorded

"Trop Rock Takeover" - David Redman

14. Live Music Venue

This award recognizes the owners of a for-profit live music venue that features Trop Rock artists.

T-Bone Tom's - Kemah, TX

15. House Concert Venue - Small

This award recognizes the host/hostess of a non-profit concert-style shows featuring Trop Rock artists. It is broken into small & large venues.

Diablo Creek - Christ

16. House Concert Venue - Large

The Habitat - Settlemyer

17. Event of the Year - Small

This award recognizes events/festivals who feature multiple Trop Rock artists. Meeting of the Minds is not considered in this category because it is a National Convention. It is divided into small and large based on registered attendees at the 2017 event, and an award will be given for each category.

Laid Back Attack - Olympia, WA

18. Event of the Year - Large

Music on the Bay - Tampa, FL

19. Fan of the Year

This award recognizes a Trop Rock "fan" for their support and promotion of Trop Rock music. It is meant for an individual and not a group. Previous winners are NOT eligible.

Fred Wunder

Male Vocalist: Donny Brewer

Female Vocalist: Brittany Kingery

Duo/Trio: The Detentions

Band: Boat Drunks

Entertainer: Donny Brewer

Album/CD: Winnebago Tapes Vol 1 - Donny Brewer

Song: Rum & Somethin' - Donnie Brewer & Reggie Starrett

Horizon: Jesse Rice

Musician: JD Edge

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Radio A1A

Radio Station - Small Market: Radio Trop Rock

Radio Show: Trop Rockin' The USA - Eric & Gina Babin

Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL

House Concert Venue:  The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year:  Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL

Fan of the Year: Colleen Fuchs

I Can Award: Donny Brewer

Songwriter of the Year: Donny Brewer

Lifetime Achievement Award: Earl Bernhardt and Pam Portner, Tropical Isle

Male Vocalist: Donny Brewer

Female Vocalist: Brittany Kingery

Duo/Trio: The Detentions

Band: Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo Band

Entertainer: Bob Karwin

Album/CD: Rum Shoes - James "Sunny Jim" White

Song: Palapa Joe - Donnie Brewer

Horizon: Donny Brewer

Musician: John Patti

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Radio A1A

Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island

Radio Show: Pirates and Poets--Jon Burns & Earl Sanders

Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL

House Concert Venue:  The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year:  Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL

Fan of the Year: Debbie Hess

I Can Award: Thom Shepherd

Songwriter of the Year: Jim Morris

Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Morris

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Brittany Kingery

Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul

Band: The Southern Drawl Band

Entertainer: Howard Livingston & MM24

Album/CD: Songs from Talespin - Don Middlebrook

Song: Tequila Talking - Brittany Kingery

Horizon: Brittany Kingery

Musician: John Patti

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio

Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island

Radio Show: Thom Shepherd Live from the Red Neck Yacht Club

Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL

House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year: Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL

Fan of the Year: Marc & Tammy Hollander

I Can Award: Don Middlebrook

Songwriter of the Year: Don Middlebrook

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul

Band: The Southern Drawl Band

Entertainer: Jimmy and the Parrots

Album/CD: Flotsam and Jetsam - James "Sunny Jim" White

Song: Parrotheads, Together We Fly - Jimi Pappas

Horizon: The Southern Drawl Band

Musician: Jimi Pappas

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio

Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island

Radio Show: Island Time Radio Show -- DK the DJ

Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL

House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year: Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL

Fan of the Year: Sam and Gina Densler

I Can Award: James "Sunny Jim" White

Songwriter of the Year: James "Sunny Jim" White & Steve Tolliver

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul

Band: Boat Drunks

Entertainer: James "Sunny Jim"White

Album/CD: 6 Pack and a Tan - Howard Livingston

Song: Beer in the Cooler - Jerry Diaz

Horizon: John Friday

Musician: Jimi Pappas

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio

Radio Station - Small Market: Songwriter's Island

Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen

Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL

House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year: Music on the Bay, Tampa Bay, FL

Fan of the Year: Stephen "Koz" Koslowski

I Can Award: Jerry Diaz

Songwriter of the Year: Jerry Diaz

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Latitude

Band: Jerry Diaz and Hannah’s Reef

Entertainer: Jimmy and the Parrots

Album/CD: Don't Come Knockin' if the Tiki Hut's Rockin' - Brent Burns

Song: Don't Come Knockin' if the Tiki Hut's Rockin' - Brent Burns

Horizon: Jimi Pappas

Musician: James "Sunny Jim"White

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio

Radio Station - Small Market: Island Dreamz

Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen

Live Music Venue: Smokin' Tuna, Key West, FL

House Concert Venue: Isla Bella, Floresville, TX - Fred and Sara Guerrero

Event of the Year: Pardi Gras, New Orleans

Fan of the Year: Tami Tower

I Can Award: Mark Mulligan

Songwriter of the Year: Kelly McGuire

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Latitude

Band: Boat Drunks

Entertainer: Brent Burns

Album/CD: KISS - James "Sunny Jim" White

Song: Waiting on Jimmy - Rob Mehl

Horizon: Capt. Josh

Musician: John Patti

Radio Station - Mid Size Market: Beachront Radio

Radio Station - Small Market: Island Dreamz

Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen

Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL

House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year: Pardi Gras, New Orleans

Fan of the Year: Dave and Carolyn McBride

I Can Award: Sam Rainwater

Songwriter of the Year: Brent Burns

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Latitude

Band: Howard Livingston & MM24

Entertainer: Howard Livingston & MM24

Album/CD: I've Got A Beach in My Backyard - Brent Burns

Song: I've Got A Beach in My Backyard - Brent Burns

Horizon: Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band

Musician: James "Sunny Jim"White

Radio Station: Beachront Radio

Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen

Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL

House Concert Venue: The Yard, Tampa, FL - Mark & Sharon Leverett

Event of the Year: Stars Fell on Alabama, Gulf Shores, AL

Fan of the Year: Dale & Peach Hench

I Can Award: Howard Livingston

Songwriter of the Year: Brent Burns

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Latitude

Band: Howard Livingston & MM24

Entertainer: Howard Livingston & MM24

Album/CD: I'm Living on and Island - Howard Livingston & MM24

Song: I'm Living on and Island - Howard Livingston & MM24

Horizon: Troy Allan

Musician: Howie Golub

Radio Station: Sandbar Radio

Radio Show:Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen

Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL

Event of the Year: Pardi Gras, New Orleans

Fan of the Year: Gary & Patty Janco

I Can Award: Jim Morris

Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim"White

Female Vocalist: Michelle Becker

Duo/Trio: Latitude

Band: Boat Drunks

Entertainer: Brent Burns

Album/CD:Ragtop and Flip Flops - Brent Burns

Song: Blame it on the Margaritas - Howard Livingston & MM24

Horizon: PHINS

Musician: Skeet Mavis & Troy Allan

Radio Station: Radio Margaritaville

Radio Show:Time After Island Time - Paul Leslie/Jeff Pike

Live Music Venue: Nav-a-gator, Lake Suzy, FL

Event of the Year: Meeting of the Minds, Key West

Fan of the Year: Shirley Gates

I Can Award: Brent Burns