More than 200 nominees strutted and schmoozed at the Second Annual Upper State Independent Awards last Saturday Nov. 8, at the Palace Theater in Eastwood. Nearly three dozen of them came away with awards.
The Indie Awards recognize artistic and academic achievement in 34 categories ranging from hip-hop to reggae, athletics and photography.
The awards show was produced by Jimmy Black, a local rapper and music entrepreneur a.k.a. Kendric Bedell, and his wife, television host Sheridonna. The show included a fashion show along with musical performances.
Voting was done primarily online at USAIWARDS.COM.
Upper Indie Winners:
Gospel
The Foundation
Jazz
Madeline Forster
DJ
Dj Geda
Blues
Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook
R&B/Band/Group
Innasense
Female R&B
Alma V
Poet
G Dash
Male R&B
Micheal Mackintyer
Folk
Michael P. Ryan
Alternative/Pop
Bethany Davis
Reggae/Cultural Roots
BoBo Camp
Country/Bluegrass
Michael P. Ryan
ReggaeTone
Nico Canada
Hip-Hop Male
Section Q
Hip-Hop Female
Shy Thoro
Hip-Hop Group
Crime Street
Models
Bethany Davis
Favorite Designer
Angel Face Perceptions
TV Shows
Food For Thought
Producer
EmJay
Independent DVD
Cuse DVD Vol 2
International
Fritz’s Polka Band
Online Radio
Dj NY& Runnamuck for ear to the streets globel on worldcastradio.com
Dancer
No Outlet
Choreographer
K.L.M.
Mixtape
Runnamuck Ear to the streets
Comedian
Nikki Carr
Rock’n’Roll Original Band
Born Again Rebels
Rock & Roll Cover Band
3 Inch Fury
Photographer
C.C. Bedell
Student Athlete Male
Marsean Brown
Student Athlete Female
Krystal Tull
Most Improved Student Female
Xanna Sankiy
Most Improved Student Male
Jabriel Mitchell
