Friday, November 22, 2013

The Hollywood Music In Media Awards

Tonight I attended the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), as my song “Walkin Thru Hell” was nominated as “Country Song of the Year.”  Didn’t win.  Not incredibly surprised by this  - not because I don’t think the song is worth the accolade; I certainly believe in that song, and am very proud to hold the nomination.  No, I guess I just questioned whether or not a song like that would win ANY award in today’s country music market.  Of course, the HMMA isn’t the CMAs or even the CMTs.  It’s a HOLLYWOOD award.  I guess it’s no big shock, then, that a “Swedish Country” song won the award.

Some in attendance were a bit peeved at this.  I just laughed.  The experience was an interesting one, to be sure.  This was my first time walking a red carpet as a nominee.  It was the first time I’d seen my name up on a screen of nominees.  It was the first time someone had preceded me through a door holding my name on a card.  It was the first time someone interviewed me on video about my music.  Just all kind of…well, weird to be honest.  Still, fun - entertaining.

I have to say, there are worse things in the world than being nominated for an award, getting your girlfriend dressed up, and walking down a red carpet with her.  Kudos to the HMMA for giving me that opportunity.  Will I submit music to them for consideration in the future?  Doubtful.  But, I am certainly glad to have received the nod this year.

I guess it’s true what they say - “Feels great just to be nominated.”


Yeahcomeon!

- Dukes

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