Western Pennsylvania is well-represented in nominations for the 11th annual Jose Music Awards, which celebrate independent music:

Alle-Kiski rock band Sourmash

Group of the year, rock

Song of the year, rock/alt rock/metal (duo/group alumni), “No More”

Vocalist of the year, rock/metal (male), Tim Henry

Musician of the year, bass, Dave Stanoszek

Musician of the year, drums/percussion (JMA alumni), Brian Forsha

Derek Woods Band (Greensburg)

Group of the year, Americana

Social impact video of the year, duo/group collab, “Better Days” by The Collaborator featuring Derek Woods

Social impact song of the year, duo/group or multiple performers within the project, “Burnin’” by MSJR featuring Derek Woods

Fan’s choice, duo/group

Andy Davis (Mt. Pleasant resident)

Vocalist of the year, country male (alumni I)

Artist of the year, country (male alumni)

Fan’s choice, male

Miss Freddye (Pittsburgh)

Vocalist of the year, jazz/blues

Song of the year, jazz/blues, “Slippin Away”

Noble Hops (Pittsburgh)

Group of the year, country/rock

Song of the year, southern rock/country rock, “Kelso Beach”

Lauren Rose Thayer (Derry native)

Vocalist of the year, country female II

Song of the year, Americana female, “Famous”

Gary Pratt (Greensburg)

Vocalist of the year, country male (alumni II)

MTS Management Group/MTS Records (Pittsburgh)

Record label of the year

Artist management company of the year

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This year’s awards ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

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