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Date Posted: 01/21/10 9:09pm
Author: WAMI, Inc
Subject: Polka Category Added To WAMI Awards

WAMI ADDS NEW MUSIC CATEGORIES TO AWARDS SHOWShare
Today at 4:15pm
30th Anniversary Show to Honor Polka Artists & Young Rising Stars

The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) is adding two new music categories at the 2010 Music Awards Show. The “Best Polka Artist” and the “Best Rising Star” will be honored ,along with 33 other award categories, at the 30th anniversary event, Monday, April 12, 7 p.m., at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave., in Appleton, Wis.

“As an organization that recognizes the achievements of Wisconsin musicians, we felt it was important to distinguish Polka as a genre very unique to this state,” says Lance Shellman, president of WAMI. The organization also cited the loss of the “Best Polka Record” category at this year’s “Grammys” as rationale behind adding this category.

“Conversely, we’re seeing a lot of young musicians emerging, perhaps because there are so many opportunities for them to showcase their talent through venues like YouTube and Reality TV,” adds Shellman.

WAMI hosts a youth talent showcase each year. The popularity of last year’s event and the caliber of young musicians who performed led to the creation of the "Best Rising Star" category for musicians age 17 and younger.

This is the first time in WAMI’s 30-year history that the signature Music Awards Show will be held outside Milwaukee, a move that underscores the organization’s commitment to be a statewide advocate for the music industry.

The evening’s festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a pre-party at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. At 6:30 p.m., the doors will open to the theater, for the 7 p.m. show. The Awards Show will be followed by an after-party next door at Mill Creek, last year’s recipient of a WAMI award for “best music venue.”

The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to educate and recognize the achievements and accomplishments of individuals in the

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