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On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Texas Music, inc., the 2010 TMA nominating Crew, the hundreds of fellow Academy members, and all those who love Texas music, Katherine Dawn is honored to accept the official offer of nomination in the 8th annual Texas Music Awards in the following category: FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR ~ "KD 25 in TX" Only five nominations were offered in this category. Katherine Dawn's hard work and dedication to Texas music has been noticed and the 2010 Texas Music Awards, a music awards system sanctioned by the Academy of Texas Music, Inc. , offered this nomination in order to properly recognize her for excellence in the Texas music industry. The 8th annual Texas Music AwardsTM to be held on Saturday, May 15th at the Marshall Convention Center in Marshall. The show will feature a concert by the host, legendary singer B.J. Thomas immediately following the presentations. Tommy Hooper, Vice President of the Academy of Texas Music, Inc. was given the distinct honor of offering the nominations to each of the musical category nominees. Hooper remarked, "It has been an exciting process to see folks in Marshall prepare for this event, and being able to personally offer each nominee their officially sanctioned nomination was quite an honor." At least a dozen nominated artists will take the stage to perform for this prestigious event and awards will be handed out in fifteen categories to deserving Texas musicians and professionals. The awards show, presented this year by Northeast Texas-based MyTexasMusic.com, the retail partner of the Texas Music AwardsTM and the show’s production company, Payline Productions, will feature talent from several styles of music. The annual event also serves as a fundraiser for the non-profit Academy of Texas Music, Inc. which seeks sponsorships and donations to further its efforts toward music education programs, scholarships, recognition projects, and benevolence programs for musicians in need. Jinelle Boyd, Executive Director of the Academy of Texas Music, Inc. and Producer of the Texas Music AwardsTM explains how important this process is to the nominees. ”These outstanding artists need something to bring them recognition for their regional success and help them gain the national attention they deserve. Even though some of our nominees are already big stars in the music world, the Texas Music AwardsTM serve to give many of the newer artists a stepping stone to bigger and better things.” Nominees are scheduled to arrive via limousine to a red carpet affair starting at noon on May 15th. The show will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the B.J. Thomas concert will begin around 6:00 p.m. Those who hold tickets to the awards show will be admitted to the concert at no charge. *One recipient in each category will hold the award title for the next year based on a complex voting system.* The voting process includes a public involvement component, and interested fans are encouraged to visit the Texas Music AwardsTM website to learn more about the voting process which is now open and continues through midnight on Friday, March 5th. Fans can listen to clips of music by all the nominees and can hear the five Song and five Record nominee tracks in their entirety prior to voting. www.texasmusicawards.org/2010/2010_Nominees.html “The public vote is important,” says Boyd, “because it proves that the artists have a connection with their fans, but the bulk of the voting is done by the Academy Board of Honorees. This group of past award recipients cast 70% of the ballots which decide who gets the award in eleven of the fifteen categories. This year’s recipients will be added to the Board of Honorees. This is how we insure that the awards are more about the music and less of a simple popularity contest.” Boyd continues, "There is however, a popular element to the Texas Music AwardsTM. Four of the fifteen categories are decided by the public vote. The Live Band award and all the radio awards are decided in that fashion. These results will tell fans who really is leading the charge in Texas music."


Reviews: ~~~~~~~~~ "Katherine is a serious writer and performer. Her realism is amazing. And her music can be positively heart stopping. If you’re looking for a Texas musician with knowledge, skill, talent, and a way of expressing your own deepest thoughts and doubts in an instantly appreciable and apprehensible manner, search her name on the internet. I’m convinced that Katherine Dawn will be a permanent part of the Texas Music Heritage. If you haven’t done so already – give her ten minutes. She will become a necessary part of your own." Bob Gray Journalist ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "As I've said so often, the best part of Texas music is being able to hear so many diverse influences shine through in a single artist's performances. Katherine Dawn becomes another point maker, as her offering is Texas music personified. " Lucky Boyd My Texas Music ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "A roller coaster ride of sonic treats and songs that do not stop. "Wow! I am down to track 6 and freaking out. I don't remember hearing this side of KD before. If this is a preview of the rest of the two disc release Katherine Dawn ~25 In TX~ it is going to be one wild ride." John Q S.A.M.B.E. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Born in San Antonio, TX and raised in the Texas Hill Country. K.D. started paying dues early, and attention to the countless mentors of Texas music legends in her midst along the way. She still does, and her latest release "25 in TX" is a very interesting if not entertaining collection of recordings from 1978-2003. K.D. says: "I strive to be the best person I can be everyday and am very grateful to be a part of the universal language in our world. The music always leads me to the performances and people. My only hope is still be able to reach the goals I have set for myself, family, and friends." K.D.'s soaring, gusty, elegant vocals are a perfect compliment to her hard driving/delicate style of guitar ~ acoustic, electric & bass. The accolades and high points are numerous of her career thus far:~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~"Female Vocalist of the Year " 2010 Nominee by the Academy of Texas Music ~Texas Music Coalition 2009 Nominee for "Artist of the Year" ~ 2009 Featured Artist on: KSYM Radio 90.1 FM, Wild Bill Swamp Radio, Roots Americana Radio, www.am1670.net ~Picker #396 at the 2009 Luckenbach Pickin for the Guinness Record. ~Texas Heritage Music Foundation Living History Day Artist ~Guitar Wars 2005 second place winner acoustic category. ~CD guest for Alan Fisher, Hugh Fidal ~Heidi Search Center volunteer and program performer. ~ 2002 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Ballad Tree Artist ~Girls and Guitars performing artist. ~Battle of the Bands winner 1994& 95' San Antonio, TX. ~Scenic Loop Cafe' Open Mic Hostess 3 yrs running. ~Bass guitarist/ back up vocalist for Ashlee Rose Band / Iron Rose Tour. ~Ashlee also recorded a song written by K.D. in 2004 on TEG Records..."Bright Brown Eyes". ~Opening act credits: "Big" Bill Lister, Travey Remmert, T.V.A., Jimmy Spacek, Ian Moore, Monte Montgomery, Augie Meyers, Dilbert McClinton, Asleep at the Wheel, Randy Rogers, Johnny Bush, George Chambers, and many more. Family, Friends, and Fans of Independent Texas Americana music. I hope I never disappoint you and keep your toes tapping. Thank you for supporting music in our lives!" KD Discography: 45 r.p.m. single "Carousel" "Tired of Talking About it" "Heidi Search Center CD "Song for the Children" "Rhythm & Rhyme" "Live @ Cattleman's Crossing" "Texas Sugar Bowl Blues" Ground Control Compilation CD Old # 9 Workshop Series Compilation CD "KD 25 in TX" "Live @ Alamo Springs Cafe'"

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