2021 CBMA Nominees

Deb Browning Karen Clayton (Castaways) Lesa Hudson (Rick Strickland Band) Rhonda McDaniel Sylvia Johns Ritchie (Class Act Band) Sharon Woodruff (The Main Event Band)
2021 CBMA Nominees Complete printable list of nominees available here
Female Vocalist
Male Vocalist
Dustin Ahkoui (Band of Oz) Gary Lowder (Smokin’ Hot) Rick Strickland (Rick Strickland Band) Steve Long (Too Much Sylvia) Glenn Tippett (Cat5 Band) Chuck French( Band of Oz)
Rising Star
Deb Browning Sharon Hyler Woodruff Dana Jones & The Bruce Caldwell Project Sylvia Johns Ritchie The Pink Slips Band
Song of the Year
"All You Get From Love Is A Love Song” Band of Oz “Buzzin’ & Swingin’” Jim Quick & Coastline “I Wanna Go Back” Too Much Sylvia " Let Me Be The One” Terri Gore “Sunny Days” Lesa Hudson “The Beach & The Boulevard” Cat5 Band
National Dance/Shag Song
"Cool Out Baby" Billy Vera "Freight Train" Lomax & Koffee Black “Get It, Get It” Ms. Jody "I Can Change Your Mind" James Hunter “If I Hock My Guitar” Delbert McClinton
Group Album of the Year
“Blown Away” Cat5 Band “Change The World” Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot “Revival” Jim Quick & Coastline “Those Summer Days” Carolina Blue Dots “Together” The Embers ft Craig Woolard
Solo Album of the Year
“Both Sides” Billy Bazemore “My Love Is Your Love (Forever)” Jackie Gore “Still Dreaming’” Doyle Wood
Entertainer
Craig Woolard w/ Embers feat. Craig Woolard Dustin Ahkoui w/ Band of Oz Gary Lowder w/ Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Jim Quick w/ Jim Quick & Coastline Lesa Hudson w/ Rick Strickland Band Tim Clark w/ Tim Clark Band
Smoothie
"All You Get From Love Is A Love Song” Band of Oz “Dream Come True” Rick Strickland "Hello Stranger" The Main Event Band “Just Like Falling In Love" Gary Lowder & SH “Something Said Love” Cat5 Band
Compilation Album of the Year
“A Little More Love” Patman & Robin “Love Never Felt So Good” KHP Music “Pink Beach House” Sand City Prod. “Take A Ride With Me" KHP Music “Which Way To The Beach” KHP Music
Radio DJ (Ted Bell Award)
Andy Lucy 860 AM / WEVA Emporia, VA Eric Bowman 99.1 FM / WDZD Monroe, NC Fred Rouse Beach, Boogie & Blues Greenville, NC John Barkley (Johnny B) 91.7 FM / WSGE Dallas, NC Justin Rouse Beach, Boogie & Blues Greenville, NC Mike Brooks 98.3 FM / WLUS Oxford, NC Mike Worley 94.9 FM / WVCO Loris, SC Pat Patterson 96.5 FM / WPCC Clinton, SC
Internet DJ
John Hall RIPTIDE Radio Johnny B RIPTIDE Radio Mitch Harb Mitch Harb's Beach Party Ray Melton On The Beach with Ray Ray Scott Walker Beach Waves Radio
Syndicated Radio Show
"At the Beach w/ Pat Gwinn" Gwinn, Ryan & Benningfield “Beach Music Top 40” John Hook “On the Beach w/ Charlie Brown” Charlie Brown & Chris Beachley " Swamp Soul" Jim Quick & Bo Gilbert
Internet Show
"Beach Therapy" Scott Walker “Carolina Beach Party” Johnny B “Johnny’s Jukebox” John Hall "Midday Beach Party" Pat Gwinn “On the Beach w/ Ray Ray” Ray Melton
Club (Bill Griffin Award)
Loafers Dance Club Raleigh, NC Lynn’s Dance Club Charlotte, NC OD Arcade N. Myrtle Beach, SC OD Pavilion N. Myrtle Beach, SC TJ's Nightlife Raleigh, NC
Live Music Venue (Cecil Corbett Award)
Deckerz N. Myrtle Beach, SC Duck's Beach Club N. Myrtle Beach, SC HOTO's Restaurant & Beach Bar N. Myrtle Beach, SC Scallywag’s Bar & Grill New London, NC Spanish Galleon N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Event Of The Year
Amazingly Amazing Largetime Cruise 2020 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Beach Fest 2021 at The Farm Selma, NC King's Mountain Beach Blast 2021 King's Mountain, NC Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival 2021 N.Myrtle Beach, SC
Shag Club Event Of The Year
Cabin Fever Throwdown- Raleigh Shag Club- Raleigh NC Columbia Shag Invitational 2020 -Columbia Shag Club- Lexington, SC OD Shag Club Golf Tournament -OD Shag Club- N. MB, SC Shaggin’ On The Santee -Orangeburg Area Shag Club- Santee, SC Sparkle City Celebration 2020 -R&B Shag Club- Spartanburg, SC
Group Of The Year
Band of Oz Cat5 Band Embers ft Craig Woolard Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot Rick Strickland Band Too Much Sylvia
Club/Mobile DJ
Eric Bowman Johnny B (John Barkley) Justin Rouse Mike Worley Pat Patterson Ron Teague
Radio Station
860 AM WEVA Emporia, VA 91.7 FM WSGE Dallas, NC 96.5 FM WPCC Clinton, SC 98.3 FM WLUS Oxford, NC 99.1 WDZD Monroe, NC 107.5 FM WLON Lincolnton, NC
Internet Station
Beach Trip Radio - Scott Smith Beach Waves Radio - Townsend Link, Scott Walker & Ben Morris Kool Winds Radio - Katy Benningfield / Pat Gwinn RIPTIDE Radio - Mr. & Mrs. Scott, Henriksen & Dennis SOS Radio - The Sound of The Strand - Dan Williard
Producer
JK Loftin “Gonna Stop My Lookin’” Sylvia Ritchie Keith Houston, Julian B. Fowler, Jay Jenkins “Which Way To The Beach - CD” Various Artists Pat Patterson "A Little More Love - CD" Various Artists Rick Lee “I Wanna Go Back” Too Much Sylvia Rick Strickland “Dream Come True” Rick Strickland
Engineer
Buddy Strong "A Little More Love - CD" Various Artists David Rhyne “I Wanna Go Back” Too Much Sylvia JK Loftin “Gonna Stop My Lookin’” Sylvia Ritchie Jon Joyner "Blown Away - CD" CAT5 Band Keith Houston “Which Way To The Beach - CD” Various Artists Rick Strickland “Dream Come True” Rick Strickland
Collaboration or Duo
“Juke Joint Jimmy’s” Martin Davis Band & Bill Lyerly “Just Like Falling In Love” Gary Lowder & James Walsh “Love Comes Knockin” Sylvia Johns Richie & Doyle Wood “Take My Heart” Craig Woolard & Molly Askins “Who’s Gonna Baby You” Rhonda McDaniel & Phil Wilson
Song Writer(s)
Buddy Owens “The Beach & The Boulevard” CAT5 Band Jim Quick, Casey Meyer, & Clark Stern “Buzzin & Swingin” Jim Quick & Coastline Lesa Hudson "Sunny Days” Lesa Hudson Rick Lee “I Wanna Go Back” Too Much Sylvia Rick Strickland "Dream Come True" Rick Strickland Tim Cashion “Sure’ Nuf Do” Tim Cashion
Instrumentalist
Bruce Caldwell - Sax -Dana Jones & The Bruce Caldwell Project Camron Dudley - Drums - CAT5 Band Chris Jennings - Guitar -Band of Oz Harold Smith - Keys - Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Rick Strickland - Guitar - Rick Strickland Band
Live Production
Bob Blair Embers ft. Craig Woolard Brian Dougherty Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Eddie Cogle Band of Oz Klint Ford Blackwater Band/Southside Saints Preston Honeycutt The Entertainers Tracy Gentry Cat5 Band
Radio Show
Afternoon Sea Cruise Randy Davis & Terri Gore Beat of The Beach Pat Patterson Carolina Beach Party Johnny B Carolina Ocean Drive Mike Brooks & Alan D Surf Countdown Mike Worley Wave New Beach Music Countdown Eric Bowman
Concert Series
Blackmon Amphitheatre Concert Series Mt. Airy, NC Lake Life Clarksville, VA Music on Main (Horseshoe) N.M. Beach, SC North Hills Concert Series Raleigh, NC OD Pavilion Summer Concert Series N.M. Beach, SC Shoe Center Appreciation Days N.M. Beach, SC
Michael Branch Award
Andy Lucy & Jonathan Sharpe Flip Flop Live Bo Gilbert Bo The Webguy Eric Bowman Bowties Entertainment Mack Barnhill Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Pat Patterson Beach Music 45
Music Video
“Dream Come True” Rick Strickland “I Wanna Go Back” Too Much Sylvia “Just Like Falling In Love” Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot “Stop Messin’ With My Man” Deb Browning “Southern Girl On A Summer Night Dana Jones & The Bruce Caldwell Project “The Beach & The Boulevard” Cat5 Band