Magic 107.4 will be hosting the annual Zydeco Music Awards at the Heyman Performing Arts Center on Thursday January 20, 2011. Red Carpet will begin at 7:00 P.M and Awards Show will immediately be following at 8:00 P.M.
Beginning a tradition of honoring and showcasing the south’s hottest stars in zydeco music, ZMA’s is poised for a night of never-before-seen moments. This year ZMA’s is giving a Life Time Achievement Award to “Zydeco Force”, who timeless music has inspired an endless number of old and new artist yesterday and today in zydeco. The ZMA’s will have performances by J Paul Jr., Lil Nathan, Grammy Nominated Chubby Carrier, JJ Caillier, Guyland Leday, Lil Wayne and Same Ol’ Two Step, Leon Chavis and more will light the stage for a night of excitement.
ZMA’s will recognize the 2010 achievements of artists in 19 categories. Front-runner Chris Ardoin gets 9 individual nominations across multiple categories. Closely behind are J Paul Jr. and Lil Nathan with 8, while Keith Frank and Leon Chavis pull-in 6 nominations.
Brian Jack locks down 5 individual nominations of his own, while other multiple nominees include Lil Wayne and Same Ol’ Two Step, Jo Jo Reed and Geno Delafosse. New artist such as Lil Koray Broussard and Z Unit, Maurice, J.J. and The Zydeco Dog Pound, JJ Caillier and Keith and The Zydeco Hot Boy’s secures a nomination for Best New Artist.
The ZMA’s will team with Citadel Broadcasting, to make the inaugural Zydeco Music Award a most Memorable celebration in music. With top name nominations, attendance and one-of-a-kind performances, the ZMA’s will establish itself as the hottest ticket in Zydeco.
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