JJ McGuigan
alternative solo artist of the year
song of the year
songwriter of the year

Pete Miller
alternative solo artist of the year
video of the year
artist of the year
song of the year
album of the year
songwriter of the year

Eddy Mann
alternative solo artist of the year
artist of the year
song of the year
album of the year
songwriter of the year

LadyRedneck
alternative solo artist of the year
artist of the year
song of the year
songwriter of the year

JIM HUDDLESTON
alternative solo artist of the year
new artist of the year
artist of the year
song of the year
songwriter of the year

Richard Lynch
alternative solo artist of the year
video of the year
artist of the year
song of the year
album of the year
songwriter of the year

DPB
urban solo artist of the year
holy hip hop solo artist of the year
video of the year
artist of the year
song of the year
songwriter of the year

MICHAEL STOVER/MTS Management Group/MTS Records
publicist of the year
record label of the year
pr/marketing company of the year
promoter of the year

Recording artist and radio personality Buck McCoy will be hosting a special IMN Winners & New Discoveries 2024 Radio Special from his Nashville studios, where he will also provide in-depth information on many of the winners and new artist releases.

MTS Family artists were well represented in both the Mainstream and Country categories, including some first-time winners and returning favorites. In the Mainstream category, Jeremy Parsons’ hit single “Life Worth Dyin For” took home the award for Favorite Single, while Bill Abernathy was named Favorite Male Artist.

Newcomer John McDonough’s breakout single “Point Me East” earned him the Mainstream Breakout Single award.

In the Country category, Gary Pratt’s popular “Till Your Boots Get Dirty” snagged the Country Breakout Single award, while Eleyet McConnell was named New Discovery Artist for his unique sound and powerful vocals.

Additional winners from the MTS Family included Fan Favorite winner Pam Ross, Inspirational Song of the Year winner Eddy Mann for his powerful track “Hope of The World,” and Record Label of the Year, awarded to MTS Records for their dedication to promoting independent artists and their music.

MTS Records founder, Michael Stover, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the recognition of his artists and label, saying, “Our artists work tirelessly to create meaningful and powerful music, and it’s an honor to see their talent recognized and celebrated at the IMN Awards. We are grateful to the network and its listeners for their support and recognition of our artists.”

The 2023 IMN Awards have once again proven that independent music continues to thrive and make its mark in the music industry. The impressive wins by the MTS Family artists only solidify their place as talented and popular artists in the independent music scene.

For more information on the winners and to listen to their award-winning music, visit https://mtsmanagementgroup.com or https://independentmusicnetwork.com/imn_award_winners_2023.html.

Richard Lynch has been nominated for Christian Country Artist of the Year, Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Male Artist/Vocalist of the Year (USA), and Song of the Year. Michael Stover, President and owner of MTS Management Group/MTS Records has been nominated for Gospel/Religious Artist Manager of the Year, Gospel/Religious Producer of the Year, and Gospel/Religious Promoter of the Year.

Lady Redneck has received nominations for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Female Artist/Vocalist of the Year (USA), and Song of the Year. Jim Huddleston has been nominated for Christian Country Artist of the Year, Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Emerging Christian/Gospel Artist of the Year, Gospel/Religious Songwriter of the Year, Male Artist/Vocalist of the Year (USA), and Song of the Year.

HeIsTheArtist has been nominated for CD Project of the Year, Emerging Christian/Gospel Artist of the Year, Gospel Jazz Artist of the Year, Male Artist/Vocalist of the Year (USA), and Urban Inspirational Artist of the Year. DPB has received nominations for Male Artist/Vocalist of the Year (USA), Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Urban Inspirational Artist of the Year, and Video Project of the Year.

“We are thrilled and honored to have so many of our artists recognized by the Gospel Choice Music Awards,” says Stover. “To have Richard, Lady Redneck, Jim, HeIsTheArtist, and DPB acknowledged for their talents and hard work is truly a testament to their dedication to spreading the positive and uplifting message of gospel music. We are excited to celebrate with them at the awards show in 2024.”

The GCMA aims to celebrate the heritage of Gospel Music and pay tribute to some of today’s most influential artists. This year’s show promises to be a weekend of amazing music, mime, dance, and award recognition. Stay tuned for more updates.

The MTS Family is a diverse community of artists, all connected through the support and expertise of MTS Management Group and MTS Records. From country to Christian, rap to rock to jazz, the MTS Family represents a wide range of genres and styles, united by a common mission to spread positivity and inspiration through music.

For more information on the Gospel Choice Music Awards and the MTS Family nominees, please visit the GCMA website and the MTS Management Group website.

In the Top 40/CHR category, MTS artist John McDonough has been nominated for Breakthrough Artist, while his song “We’ll Answer the Call” has been nominated for AC Song of the Year. Fellow MTS artist Bill Abernathy has been nominated for New AC Artist. In the Country category, Jeremy Parsons has been nominated for Breakthrough Artist, and MTS Records has been nominated for Country Record Label. Additionally, both Parsons and McDonough have been nominated for Crossover Artist.

MTS Records’ founder, Michael Stover, couldn’t be more thrilled with the nominations. “I am blown away by our nominations at this year’s New Music Awards,” Stover said. “To see our MTS family artists nominated alongside major label heavy hitters is truly an honor. I am so proud of John, Bill, and Jeremy, and I want to thank the NMA committee for recognizing the incredible talent and hard work of our artists and our label.”

The NMAs is the first and only award show that isn’t influenced by corporate politics and recognizes the true talent in the music industry. The winners are selected by a combination of radio personnel, music industry executives, fans, and industry panelists. This year’s nominees represent a mix of established and independent artists, showcasing the diversity and talent in today’s music industry.

The New Music Awards (NMAs) honor artists, radio programmers, stations, and the “behind the scenes” professionals in the music industry. The winners of the NMAs will be announced at the beginning of each year, with the awards show known as the “New Music Revolution.” For more information and to vote for the nominees, please visit https://newmusicawards.com/nma-ballot/4.

For more information on MTS Management Group/MTS Records and their artists, please visit https://www.mtsmanagementgroup.com

MTS Management Group, a PR and artist management company based in Pittsburgh, has been working with independent artists for 14 years, providing them with the support and promotion they need to succeed in the music industry. Their record label, MTS Records, has released chart-topping albums and singles for artists in multiple genres, including Country, Americana, and mainstream Pop.

This year’s 2023 IMN Award nominations are based on popularity, affiliates, and votes via the network’s site. MTS Management Group/MTS Records’ artists have been recognized in various categories, including Favorite Single, Favorite Male and Female Artist, Favorite Impact Artist, Breakout Single, New Discovery Artist, and Crossover Artist.

Among the nominees are Jeremy Parsons, John McDonough, Bill Abernathy, Jen Ash, Taydem Shoesmith, Eddy Mann, Pam Ross, and more. Notable nominations include Jeremy Parsons’ hit single “Life Worth Dyin For” for Favorite Single and John McDonough’s “Point Me East” for Breakout Single. MTS Records’ recent release “Falling off The Merry Go Round” by Pam Ross has also received recognition in the Mainstream Breakout Single and Female Crossover Artist categories.

MTS Management Group/MTS Records artists have also been recognized in the Country categories, with Eleyet McConnell’s “Gettin’ By” receiving a nomination for Country Breakout Single and Tia McGraff, Eleyet McConnell, and Lady Redneck nominated for New Discovery Artist.

In addition to the artist nominations, MTS Records has also been recognized as a Record Label of the Year nominee, further solidifying their commitment to promoting and supporting independent artists. MTS won that award last year.

MTS Management Group/MTS Records’ founder and owner, Michael Stover, expresses his gratitude for the nominations: “I am incredibly proud of all our artists and their accomplishments this year. To receive 30 nominations from the Independent Music Network is an honor, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our artists, as well as the amazing team at MTS Management Group and MTS Records. We are thrilled to be recognized in so many categories and to be able to represent independent music on such a prestigious platform.”

The Independent Music Network will announce the winners later this year. In the meantime, fans can tune into the IMN Nominations Radio Special hosted by Buck McCoy, where he will provide detailed information on the nominees and new artist releases.

For more information about MTS Management Group/MTS Records and their artists, please visit www.mtsmanagementgroup.com.