Congratulations to all of this year's Homey Awards winners. And also a big
congratulations to all those that were nominated. And thanks to everyone who
voted. Here's the complete list of winners:
Artist of the Year - Tim Butler Album of the Year - Ike - "Where to Begin" Song of the Year - Hippocampus - "Shine" Best Band - Ike Solo Female - Kaitlin Sweeney Solo Male - Kyle Swartzwelder (Best beard, too) New Artist - Clarity Rock Song - 61 North - "Loaded Gun" Most Requested Song - JeNell & the Yets - "Distraction" Hip-Hop/Rap Artist - Fat Daddy Has Been Songwriter - Brad Almond of Clive Female lead singer - Christine Moll & Peggy Carroll (Lotus Hill) [Also band with the most babies] Male lead singer - John Faye (Ike) Keyboardist/Pianist - Nate Hall Guitarist - Brett Talley (Ike and solo) Bass Player - Joann Schmidt (Ike) Drummer - Tom Kristich (Ike) Producer - Cliff Hillis Live Performance - Hippocampus Best Venue for Music - (Tie) Homegrown Cafe & Burlap and Bean Best Open Mic - Burlap and Bean hosted by Kyle Swartzwelder Best video blog and Best Use of Whistling - JeNell & the Yets