Last night at the Turner Hall Ballroom, the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) handed out its annual awards. Here is the full list of winners:
- Artist of the Year: Phox
- Album of the Year: "Marigolden," Field Report
- Song of the Year: "Gold," GGOOLLDD
- Female Vocalist: Shaun Marie
- Male Vocalist: Paul Lent
- New Artist of the Year: GGOOLLDD
- Pop Rock: Doozey
- Alternative: The Delta Routine
- Hard Rock/Metal: Conniption
- Blues: Rev. Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys
- Bluegrass/Americana: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
- Rap/Hip Hop: Webster X
- Jazz: Vivo
- Rising Star: Hannah Mrozak
- Country: Pat Watters Band
- Soul R&B: Tweed Funk
- World: De La Buena
- Folk/Celtic: Reilly
- Tribute: The Prince Experience
- Cover Band: Consult the Briefcase
- Christian/Gospel: Masonic Wonders
- Singer/Songwriter: Christopher Gold
- Horn/Big Band: Vic Ferrari Symphony on the Rocks
- Polka: The Squeezettes
- Club DJ: Kiings
- Drummer: Alan Arber
- Guitarist: Bill House
- Keyboard Player: Jimmy Voegeli
- Bass: Evan Paydon
- Reeds: Andy Spadafora
- Strings: Peter Thomas
- Studio: Cherry Pit
- Engineer: Tony Anders and Eric LaBrosse
- Live Venue: Stone Toad
In the People's Choice categories, the winners included:
Southwest
- Band: Pat Watters Band
- Teacher: Kathy Wacker
- Radio: 97.1 WCOW
- Venue: Fawn Creek Winery
Northwest
- Band: Brian McLaughlin
- Teacher: Brian McLaughlin
- Radio: 106.5 WYTE
- Venue: Hodag
Northeast
- Band: Diamond & Steel
- Teacher: Mark Budwit
- Radio: WAPL 105.7
- Venue: JJ Maloneys
Southeast
- Band: Rabid Aardvarks
- Teacher: Derek Machan
- Radio: 88.9 WYMS
- Venue: Cue Club of Wisconsin
Three inductees were also elected into the WAMI Hall of Fame, including The Robbs, Plasticland and Sigmund Snopek. The UK-based band Judas Priest was also inducted into the Global Honorary Hall of Fame.
