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Joe Pope Pioneer Award
Harvey Fuqua (Harvey & The Moonglows)

1995

The Joe Pope Family

1996

Sonny Turner

1997

Archie Bell

1998

Bill Pinkney

1999

The Legendary Orioles
2000

Bobby Tomlinson

2001

The Showmen
2002

Cornell Blakely

2003

William Bell
2004

Jimmy Cavallo

2005

Roy Roberts
2006

Arthur Smith

2007

Larry Crockett Award (FM Radio DJ)
Leo & Woody Windham

1996

Steve Hardy

1997

Big John Ruth

1998

Curtiss Carpenter

1999

Steve Hardy

2000

Big John Ruth

2001

John Hook

2002

Fred Rouse

2003

Ray Scott

2004

Richard Nixon Assoc. DJ Award
Steve Hardy (WDLX)

1995

Big John Ruth

1996

Eddie "EZ" Zomerfeld

1997

Gary Bass

1998

Mike Lewis

1999

Gary Bass

2000

Butch Halpin

2001

Gary Bass

2002

Chad Sain

2003

Ray Scott

2004

Founders Award
Billy Scott & Curtiss Carpenter

1995

Gospel Album
"Color Blind" (John P. Kee)

1995

Shad Alberty Award (Shag Dance)
Charlie Womble and Jackie Mc Gee

1996

Sam & Sara West

1997

Sam & Sarah West

1998

Sam & Sarah West

1999

Sam West & Sarah West-Kemp

2000

Sam West & Jackie Mc Gee

2001

Michael Norris - Lee Ann Best

2002

Sam West & Sarah West-Kemp

2004

Jeff Hargett - Nikki Kontoulas

2005

Sam West & Jessica McAlhany

2007

Sara Helms Award

Sara Helms Family

 1997

Carrot Top

1998

John Boy & Billy

  1999

Bob Lacy & Sheri Lynch

2000

Willie P Richardson

2001

John Clark

2002

Billy Smith

2003

Shagger Magazine National Shag Champions Award
Michael Norris & Lee Ann Best

1996

Shagger Magazine Award of Group Excellence
The Shagger's Hall of Fame

1996

ALABAMA for "Dancin', Shaggin' On The Boulevard" CD and Music Video

1997

Shagger Magazine Award of Individual Excellence
Frank Baker, President of Baker Broadcasting (The Breeze Radio Network)

1996

Michael Norris and LeAnn Best, 1997 National Shag Dance Champions

1997

Outstanding Achievement Awards 1996
ROCK & POP - Hootie and the Blowfish
COUNTRY - Randy Travis
CHRISTIAN - Andy Griffith
GOSPEL - John P. Kee
BLUEGRASS - Earl Scruggs
BLUES - Nappy Brown
INDUSTRY APPRECIATION AWARDS
Tom Harrell - WRDX Radio

1995

Mary Anne Laningham - WRDX Radio

1995

Marion Carter - Ripete Records

1995

Chris Beachley - The Wax Museum

1995

Tim Eaton - Metro Records / Studio East

1995

Gary Gibson - Gutter Productions - Loafer's Beach Club

1995

General Johnson & Mike Branch - Surfside Records

1995

Rufus Oates - Judy's House of Oldies

1995

Sam West - National Male Shag Champion

1995

Sarah West - National Female Shag Champion

1995

William Greene - National Junior Male Shag Champion

1995

Kristin Leggett - National Junior Female Shag Champion

1995

Stan Hartley - The Record Rack - Goldsboro, NC

1996

John X. Aragona - The Beach Music Awards - Va Beach

1996

Becky Stowe Powell - Beach Memories - N Myrtle Beach

1996

O'Hara's Lounge (Holiday Inn - Woodlawn) - Charlotte, NC

1996

Leighton Grantham - Shake, Rattle & Roll (radio show)

1996

Reid Arey - Ye Olde Clock Shoppe - Concord, NC

1996

Harry Turner
(Author of the book, This Magic Moment and co-founder of This Magic Moment R & B Festival)

1997

David Henson

1998

Ben Edwards

1999

Beach Nights

2000

Jerry Goodman

2001

Jad Mahaley - Kids

2002

Shorty And Cathy Cash - Scoreboard

2002

Francis Gordon

2002

Chris Biehler

2002

Newton’s Southwest Restaurant – Cary

2003

Skipper “Waterdog” Hough

2003

Ross Pritchard

2004

Debbie Fair

2004

CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC  LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
NIGHT CLUBS
Cecil Corbett - Beach Club-Myrtle Beach

1995

Bill Griffin - Castaways-Greensboro

1995

Paul Scroggins - Pauls-Charlotte

1995

Larry Presley - Cellar-Charlotte

1995

Gene Crow - Coachman & Four-Bennettesville SC

1995

Red Hughes - Red's Beach Club - Raleigh, NC

1996

Harold Worley - Spanish Galleon - North Myrtle Beach

1996

Norfleet Jones - Ducks - North Myrtle Beach

1996

Harold Bessent - Fat Harold's Beach Club - N Myrtle Beach

1996

Bob Barnhill - Fat Jack's - (closed) North Myrtle Beach

1996

Roger Davisson - 2001 and Beach Music Cafe - Myrtle Beach

1996

Tom Wicker-Various Clubs-Charlotte

1997

Randy Hinson-Various Clubs-Charlotte

1998

The Barrel - Ocean Drive, SC

1999

Doc's - Waterloo, SC

2002

JB Pivots - Charleston, SC

2002

Thirstys / Thirsty's2 - Greensboro, NC

2003

ARTISTS
Maurice Williams

1995

Bill Pinkney

1995

General Johnson

1995

Gary Barker

1995

Clifford Curry

1995

Bob Meyer

1995

The Clovers

1996

W.J. Moore & The Dynamic Upsetters

1996

Johnnie White & The Elite Band

1996

Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose

1996

Gene Barbour & The Cavaliers

1996

Maceo Parker

1996

Eva Cornelious

1996

Bo Schronce

1997

Original Men of Distinction (Harry's Band)

1998

JD Cash

1999

Don Trexler

2000

Jerry Butler

2000

Fat Jack Band

2002

Johnny Barker

2003

Gary Barker

2003

Lynn Barker

2003

Otis Pope

2005

Mel Carter

2007

RADIO
John Richbourg "John R" (posthumously)

1995

Larry Crockett (posthumously)

1995

Ray Gooding "Rockin' Ray"

1995

Woody Windham

1996

John Hook 

1996

Steve Hardy

1996

Mack Jones

1996

Charlie Byrd

1996

Steve Leonard

1997

Boo Baron

1997

Kebo Davis

1998

Dan E. Lockemy

2000

Randy Rowland

2002

Big John Ruth

2003

Chris Beachley

2006

FAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Stevie Levy

1999

Billy Hinson

2000

David and Jackie Hursey

2001

Joe Neff

2002

James Douglas Harrell (Get Down Doug)

2003

Ms. Jane McEwan

2004

Mike and Becky Sifford

2005

Ms. Frances Gordon

2006

Tommy and Linda McVey

2007

CBMA AWARD WINNERS 1995-2007
FEMALE VOCALIST
Susan Trexler

1995

Terri Gore

1996

Terri Gore

1997

(Tie) Ruby Andrews and Terri Gore

1998

Terri Gore

1999

Terri Gore

2000

Susan Trexler

2001

Molly Askins

2002

Susan Trexler

2003

Molly Askins

2004

Molly Askins
2005
Molly Askins

2006

Molly Askins
2007
MALE VOCALIST
Billy Scott

1995

Craig Woolard

1996

Craig Woolard

1997

Bo Schronce

1998

Bo Schronce

1999

Bo Schronce

2000

Billy Scott

2001

Craig Woolard

2002

Paul Craver

2003

Craig Woolard

2004

Craig Woolard
2005
Craig Woolard

2006

Butch Barnes
2007
SONGWRITER
General Johnson

1995

General Johnson

1996

Mike Taylor for "I'm Man Enough"

2003

Mike Taylor / Mike Hayes for "It's You"

2004

Rick Strickland for "Something Smooth"
2005
Tim Cashion for "Lovin' On Ocean Drive"

2006

Jim Quick for "Turn Me Over"
2007
INSTURMENTALIST
Butch Barnes (Saxophone)

2003

Butch Barnes (Saxophone)

2004

Marty Ojeda (Saxophone) with the Rickey Godfrey Band
2005
Chris Jennings (Guitar) with the Fantastic Shakers

2006

Dino Fair (Keyboards) with Sea Cruz
2007
NEW GROUP/ARTIST
Coastline Band

1995

Sammy O'Banion & Mardi Gras

1996

Men of Distinction

1997

Eliza

1998

Sissy Kearney Quinn

1999

(Tie) Heart and Soul / Bill Lyerly Band

2000

Delta Riders

2001

Sea Cruz

2002

Hack Bartley & Shuffle

2003

Batson & Chase

2004

Tim Cashion
2005
Castaways

2006

Magnificents Band
2007
PRODUCER
Duane Evans

1995

Marion Carter/Gerald Davis

1996

 Marion Carter

1997

 Marion Carter

1998

Curtiss Carpenter

1999

Johnny Barker

2000

General Johnson

2001

Chris Bielher / Craig Woolard

2002

Keith Houston for "Shut up and Shag"

2003

Bobby Simmons for "Can't Change My Heart"

2004

Keith Houston for "Ain't No Doubt About It " CD
2005
Keith Houston for "Locals Only " CD
2006
Magnificents Band
2007
Keith Houston for "Locals Only II" CD
2007
ENGINEER
Duane Evans

1995

Pat Carpenter

1996

Johnny Barker

1997

Fred Shaw

1998

Fred Shaw

1999

Johnny Barker

2000

Fred Shaw

2001

Keith Houston

2002

Keith Houston for "Shut up and Shag"

2003