GLAMA CALL for NOMINATIONS 3rd Annual Gay/Lesbian American Music Awards Announce New Categories New York: Submissions for nomination consideration for the 3rd Annual Gay/Lesbian American Music Awards are now being accepted. The first & only awards program to honor the work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender recording artists will take place in New York in Spring 1999. All entries must have had their commercial release between 1/1/98 and 12/31/98 and feature a self-identified lesbian, gay male, bisexual or transgender performer. "There are many exciting additions and changes for this next round of awards including many new categories," said co-executive producer Tom McCormack. "When we began we weren't sure how wide of a net to cast genre-wise so we kept it fairly generic, but we were so impressed by the number of submissions last year, we decided to open things up a bit." Categories to be honored include Acoustic/Folk, Cabaret, Cast Recording, Choral, Classical, Comedy, Dance Music, Jazz, Out Recording, Pop, Pop Instrumental, Rock/Alternative, Contemporary Classical Composer, Original Out Song, Video of the Year, Album of the Year, & Debut. In addition awards will be presented to Female Artist, Male Artist, and Band/Duo/Group. GLAMA's honorary awards - the Outmusic Award and the Michael Callen Medal of Achievement -- will be announced later this year. Past years' recipients include Boy George, k.d. lang, RuPaul, Ferron, Tom Robinson and Cris Williamson. "We've also changed the judging process a bit," said Michael Mitchell, co-Executive Producer. "In addition to having judges who are music industry personnel, music press, artists, or radio and retail personnel, for the first time, voting privileges for the final nominees will be extended to all those artists submitting for consideration as well as to GLAMA members." Meanwhile, plans are already underway for the 3rd Annual Gay/Lesbian American Music Awards in NYC in Spring 1999 - past shows have featured artists including Pansy Division, Fred Hersch, disappear fear, The Murmurs, Toshi Reagon, Anthony Rapp, Suzanne Westenhoefer and many more. To obtain an official submission form, please contact GLAMA at 212-592-4455 or by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only artists, their record/production company or representative may submit a recording for nomination. Qualified members of the music industry and media who are interested in participating as judges may contact GLAMA for details. GLAMA is generously supported by The Village Voice, NYC Net, Chivas Regal, American Airlines and GLO-radio.
