2018 HMMA Music Genre Nominations
2018 HMMA MUSIC GENRE NOMINATIONS
Here are the 2018 HMMA Music Genre Nominees listed by month of submission. At the bottom of each month is a button for the nomination certificate. Click on the button, scroll to certificate and take a screenshot for posting and promotion. The Hollywood Music In Media Awards main event takes place in November 2018 at the Avalon, Hollywood. Check in periodically for updates, posts and notices.
2018 January Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Ray | Toronto | Canada | Across The Seas | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Brian Kelly | Oakland | United States | Dancing with the Moon | New Age/Ambient |
| Christian Messenger | Naples | United States | God's Gone Missing | Christian/Gospel |
| Danae Vlasse & Sanchit Balhara | Winnetka | United States | Nocturne # 3, Arr. for Piano & Orchestra | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Javier Quilis | Alzira | Spain | Monastery of La Murta (Tribute I) | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Jorge Granda | Oviedo | Spain | Recuerdos de Granada | World |
| Matthew Huff | Bradenton | United States | All Over You | Country |
| Mystic Journey | Santa Fe | United States | Yunnan | New Age/Ambient |
| Randall Cohen & Gregory Martindale | Washington Crossing | United States | Just One Kiss (It's Christmas) | Holiday |
| Romu Agull | Cocentaina | Spain | Notas de Esperanza | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Shuai Ren | Los Angeles | United States | Yao Mao Zhuan Documentary (Main Theme) | World |
| Suzanne Grzanna | Milwaukee | United States | Spring Waltz | Jazz |
| Tenaj | Los Angeles | United States | By you side | EDM (Electronic Dance Music) |
2018 February Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Morgan | Naples | United States | Everyone Sings | Country |
| Brian Eisenberg Jazz Orchestra | Tempe | United States | Savvy Man Blues | Jazz |
| Dalal | Los Angeles | United States | EOS | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| David Heymann | Los Angeles | United States | A Lyrical Encounter | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Eric Eden | Arden | United States | When You Cut Me Through | Singer-Songwriter |
| Estani | Los Angeles | United States | Higher | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Gabrielle Aapri | Fort Worth | United States | Weeping Willow | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Jay Stubbs | Corona | United States | Trustworthy | Rap/Hip Hop |
| Jeff Kossack | Los Angeles | United States | The Worst Scars | Americana/Folk/Acoustic |
| Jeff Silverman | Mount Juliet | United States | The World Is Better Dreaming | Producer/Production |
| Jeffrey Goffman | Holland | United States | Little Little | Country |
| Joaquin Torres | Redwood City | United States | Honey | Pop |
| Lauren Ashlaie | Woodbridge | United States | Who I Want To Be | Lyrics/Lyricist |
| Michael Kollwitz | Sedona | United States | Mystic Vista | New Age/Ambient |
| Rich Krueger | Evergreen Park | United States | A Stoopid Broken Heart | Americana/Folk/Acoustic |
| Ships Have Sailed | Los Angeles | United States | Let's Just Dance | Alternative |
| Traces of Dawn | Temecula | United States | Creeps | Alternative |
2018 March Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Not Broken | Boston | United States | Faster | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Damian Wyldes | El Paso | United States | Dancing with Your Ghost | Americana/Folk/Acoustic |
| Elly Jay | Prague | Czech Republic | Lucie's Waltz | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Erick Macek | Los Angeles, CA | United States | You Say | Singer-Songwriter |
| Katie Hardyman | Sydney | Australia | Somebody's Someone ( feat AMALIA ) | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Ludvig | Malmo | Sweden | Blood Pumpin' | Singer-Songwriter |
| Miss Tara | Miami Beach | United States | Speed Kills (Feat. Jaycob Duque) | Latin (Pop/Rock/Urban) |
| Randall Cohen & Gregory Martindale | Washington Crossing | United States | Headin' Home | Country |
| Riell | Edmonton | Canada | Eye to Eye | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| The Wimshurst's Machine (feat. Corrado Rossi) | Cafasse | Italy | The Magical Forest | New Age/Ambient |
| Tracy Cruz | San Jose | United States | Keep Our Soul Alive | R&B/Soul |
| Yeghikian | Glendale | United States | The World Is Spinning | Rock |
2018 April Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Werner | Woodland Hills | United States | Sage & Sand (for Tristan) | New Age/Ambient |
| FM De Zacapa (LA Reunion) | Los çngeles | United States | Luna de xelaju | Latin (Traditional) |
| Haywireband | Vasteras | Sweden | Missing You | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Joe Nance | San Jose | United States | My Melody Pt.1 | Rap/Hip Hop |
| John Fluker | Sylmar | United States | Wind Chimes | New Age/Ambient |
| Nerea Alberdi | Bilbao | Spain | The Lake | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Masoud Rezaei | Los Angeles | United States | Adieu Cruel World | World |
| Tiffany Ashton | Charlotte | United States | Deja You | Country |
| Vicente Avella | Valencia | United States | Rising | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
2018 May Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Martin | Palencia | Spain | Revolution 2 | Message Song/Social Impact |
| Bill Wren | Rockport | United States | Today In Paradise | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Brian Howe | Fort Myers Beach | United States | Hot Tin Roof | Rock |
| Carmine Miranda and Boris Abramov | Cincinnati | United States | MOZART: Violin & Cello in G MAJOR, KV. 423 III. Rondeau (Allegro) | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Daniel Minimalia | Ourense | Spain | Auria | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Hossam Yousry | Cairo | Egypt | Eqbal (Turnout) | Producer/Production |
| Irina Fooks, composed by Zinovy Shersher | Los Angeles | United States | Date | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Isaiah Stewart | Salt Lake City | United States | Summer Girl (feat Randy Brecker) | Jazz |
| J Edna Mae | Swansea | United Kingdom | A Thousand Suns | Singer-Songwriter |
| Javier Quilis Torregrosa | Alzira | Spain | Theme from "Alzheimer" | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Jess Pearrubia Franco | Murcia | Spain | A Reason | New Age/Ambient |
| Jonezen | Los Angeles | United States | Penny Lane | Rap/Hip Hop |
| K-Syran | Oslo | Norway | Shake That Booty - Stonebride & Damien Hall Remix | EDM (Electronic Dance Music) |
| Laura Lavalle | Pasadena | United States | Stars Fall | R&B/Soul |
| Maureen & the Mercury 5 | valley village | United States | The Keepin' Kind | Americana/Folk/Acoustic |
| Michael Bush | Mannheim | Germany | Your Amber Eyes | New Age/Ambient |
| Paul Messina | Miami | United States | Cygnus 2022 | Jazz |
| Stacy Wilde | Studio City | United States | Wicked World | Blues |
| Stage Republic | Halsteren | Netherlands | Spirit Animal | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Steven Buckner | Los Angeles | United States | Maestro Final Scene and Ending Credits Score | Producer/Production |
| Suad Bushnaq | Toronto | Canada | The Road to Jenin | World |
| The Motels | Portland | United States | Punchline | Alternative |
| Thomas Spencer | London | United Kingdom | Somehow | Christian/Gospel |
| Wendi Knight | Nassau | Bahamas | Attitude | Dance |
| Yukiko Nishimura | Kyoto | Japan | Star Ship (Hoshi no Fune) | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
2018 June Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Ecker | Playa del Rey | United States | Your Smile Says it All (Ecker Wedding Song) | Lyrics/Lyricist |
| Charly Reynolds | Nashville | United States | Wonderland | Country |
| Damian Knight | Jacksonville | United States | What Country Means to Me | Country |
| ELJAY feat Shorty Mack | West Hollywood | United States | My Bae Remix | Rap/Hip Hop |
| Estani | Los Angeles | United States | Caminos | Latin (Pop/Rock/Urban) |
| Jae Jin | Los Angeles | United States | Father's Land | Americana/Folk/Acoustic |
| Joanne Lazzaro & Dreamcatcher | Pasadena | United States | Searching - Desert Dawn Mix | World |
| Jonathan Bluth, Simon Jacobsson & Erik Johansson | New York | United States | 24/7 | EDM (Electronic Dance Music) |
| Joseph L Young | Boise | United States | Evening Repose | New Age/Ambient |
| Keysha Edwards Taylor | Miramar | United States | Show Me | Christian/Gospel |
| Mannequin Medicine | Los Angeles | United States | Run Far Away | Alternative |
| Melissa Pettignano | Secaucus | United States | Dear Lord Jesus | Christian/Gospel |
| Michel Huygen | Brussels | Belgium | Suvarnabhumi (The Golden Land) | New Age/Ambient |
| Mike DeÕcole | Brooklyn Park | United States | Find A Way To Love | R&B/Soul/Funk |
| Monica Williams | San Francisco | United States | Wandering | World |
| Nan Avant | Seattle | United States | Musica Bella (for Jazz Ensemble and Strings) | Jazz |
| Rachael Beck | Sydney | Australia | Fly | Vocal (Female) |
| Ruth Pollack Pappas and Maria Rivas | New York | United States | Bailando Por T | Latin (Traditional) |
| The Livesays | West Palm Beach | United States | Terror in the Neighborhood | Message Song/Social Impact |
2018 July Genre Nominees
| Artist Name | City | Country | Song Title | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Sessions | Los Gatos | United States | Your Love | Christian/Gospel |
| Big Greg | Charlotte | United States | Oh No (Ft. LaTruth) | Rap/Hip Hop |
| Erick Blu | New York City | United States | Tonight In The Mirror | Vocal (Male) |
| Erik Odsell | Lund | Sweden | Love Riot | Adult Contemporary/AAA |
| Katie Garibaldi | San Francisco | United States | Safe and Warm (Lullaby for Jesus) | Christian/Gospel |
| NuvolutioN | El Casar | Spain | The Blood of the Ancestors | World |
| Our Last Night | Nashua | United States | Common Ground | Rock |
| Pennan Brae | Vancouver | Canada | Crashland | Rock |
| Rita Ciancio | Rome | Italy | Symphony (Orchestra & Choir) | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Ruth and Emilia | Escondido | United States | Everything is Better With Some Bubbles | Children's Music (Special Recognition) |
| Stefano Sacchi | Bergamo | Italy | Fanfare and Theme | Contemporary Classical/Instrumental |
| Susan Muranty | Sydney | Australia | Stephen Hawking Wants You To | Lyrics/Lyricist |