On September 20th, 2026, the independent music world doesn’t just gather — it rises.
The 12th Annual Josie Music Awards is more than an awards show. It’s a love letter to the dreamers. The songwriters who scribble lyrics at 3 a.m. The vocalists who sing through heartbreak. The producers who believe in magic before anyone else hears it. The bands hauling gear in vans across state lines. The ones who never gave up.
Founded by the visionary mother-daughter duo Tinamarie Passantino and Josie Passantino-Boone, the Josie Music Awards have become the largest independent music awards organization in the world — but what makes it extraordinary isn’t the size. It’s the heart.
There’s something electric about walking into the Grand Ole Opry House on this night. The air feels charged with gratitude and possibility. You see artists who have poured their lives into their craft finally being recognized on one of the most iconic stages in music history. You see families crying. Managers holding their breath. Nominees hugging competitors because here, community comes first.
This is not about ego.
It’s about endurance.
It’s about artistry.
It’s about honoring the courage it takes to create.
The Josies don’t just hand out trophies — they validate journeys. They spotlight voices that might otherwise go unheard. They celebrate country, rock, gospel, Americana, pop, blues, jazz, and everything in between — because independent music isn’t a genre. It’s a spirit.
September 20th will be a night of sequins and spotlight, yes — but also of tears, laughter, and standing ovations that feel like family. It will be a night where careers shift, confidence blooms, and lifelong memories are made.
The 12th Annual Josie Music Awards isn’t just an event.
It’s proof that dreams backed by grit and guided by heart can fill the Grand Ole Opry House with thunderous applause.
And that’s pretty cool.
The official website for the Josie Music Awards may be found at https://www.josiemusicawards.com
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