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HD Ainsworth and Kelly Scott
The CMA of Texas announces its annual Awards Show, which this year includes a 2-night series: 2022 postponed Awards Show taking place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 and the 2023 Awards Show presented on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Both shows will be held at the historic Cactus Theater, Lubbock, Texas.
As noted above, the 2023 Awards Show will be on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 and will celebrate the OFFICIAL MUSIC OF TEXAS – Western Swing – with a screening of the documentary film from 6:00-7:15pm, The Birth and History of Western Swing.
Following the film, the following awards will be presented and performances interspersed throughout.
The 2023 CMA of Texas Award Recipients
Director’s Choice – Mike Markwardt, The Birth & History of Western Swing
Male Vocalist – Shane Vandiver
Band – Jimmy Burson & Texas in the Swing
Heritage – Lucy Dean Record
Living Legend – Chuck Cusimano
Cowboy Western Entertainer – Kristyn Harris
Ambassador – Brandon Messerly
Ambassador – Carol Roshkind
Artist – George Dearborne
Director Appointment – Rodney Anderson
Americana Artist – Annie Davis, aka Trashy Annie
Lifetime Achievement – Claude Gray
Jim & Mona Boles Legacy Award – Curt Ryle
Song – Steve Markwardt, Oklahoma’s Calling Me
Rising Star – Jasmine McDonald
Rising Star – Brayden Ryle
International Artist – Vanessa Bourne
Top of Texas – Jason Roberts, Director, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys
CMA of Texas Radio Network Choice Recording – Bobby Mackey & Claude Gray, Cold, Cold Heart
Tickets:
Floor - First 5 rows A - E...........................................$45
All remaining floor and standard balcony seats........$30
Balcony box seats....(box includes concessions)......$60
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