Critically acclaimed Ireland-based folk-acoustic artist Ryan Sheridan ha won top honors in the 19th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). He also won Best Male Artist Award.Â
Sheridan is a Platinum-selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Performer and Producer based in Dublin, Ireland. He started his music career as a busker on the streets of Dublin. It was here that he would work on his craft and trademark sound and be spotted by a Record Labelâs A&R. Sheridan's durable presence on the gig circuit, where amidst his energy-driven, charismatic shows, has led to 2 no.1 Albums in both Ireland and Germany, numerous sold-out tours, and has been a guest for Paul Simon, Brian Adams, Taylor Swift, Simply Red, The Script and Rea Garvey. Sheridan, with longtime drummer, Ronan Nolan, captivates their audience with their undeniable energetic rock performance from start to finish. A unique performance and sound that has to be experienced live.
âI am shocked, humbled and deeply grateful to receive the Overall Grand Prize at the IAMA. It is an incredible honour to be recognized among such musical talentâ, said Ryan Sheridan, this yearâs top winner.Â
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Other notable winners include: Pat Byrne (also from Ireland) won a Runner-Up award in the Best Male Artist category with his song âFeels Like Livingâ. In 2012, Byrne was crowned the winner of the first series of The Voice of Ireland, which led to the release of his debut album, "All or Nothing." In January 2019, Byrne emigrated to Austin, Texas.Â
Deidre McCalla, won Best Folk Award with her song âShoulder to The Wheelâ. The Early Mays won Best Group/Duo Award with their song âThe Ballad of Johnny Fallâ.Â
Here is the list of winners of the 19th Annual IAMA:
Overall Grand Prize Winner:
âFine Wineâ by Ryan SheridanÂ
INSTRUMENTAL Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âKottkeâ by Paul Colombino
RUNNER-UP: âSilk and Spiceâ by Jocelyn Pettit
OPEN Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âEvery Childâ by Gordie Tentrees
RUNNER-UP: âGoodbyeâ by Systur
AAA/ALTERNATIVE Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âStand Trueâ by The Americans
RUNNER-UP: âWhy Should I Care?â by Aimee Van Dyne
FOLK/AMERICANA/ROOTS Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âShoulder To The Wheelâ by Deidre McCalla
RUNNER-UP: âFood and Medicineâ by Sara Trunzo
BEST GROUP/DUO Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âThe Ballad of Johnny Fallâ by The Early Mays
RUNNER-UP: âSo Said Lifeâ by Doug Kolmar & Janice OâRourke
BEST MALE ARTIST Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âFine Wineâ by Ryan Sheridan
RUNNER-UP: âFeels Like Livingâ by Pat Byrne
BEST FEMALE ARTIST Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âYouâve Been Away So Longâ by Alice Howe
RUNNER-UP: âShakin My Bonesâ by Jackie Bristow
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COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS Â Â
FIRST PRIZE: âTale of a Chameleonâ by Aspen Jacobsen
RUNNER-UP: âPromised Landâ by Helen Townsend & Bill Chambers
ABOUT IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)
IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes the art and artistry of acoustic music performance and artistry. In its 20th year, IAMA has a proven track record of winners going on to get signed and hit the Billboard Charts.
Ricky Kej (1st Prize Winner 2018 IAMA, instrumental category) , based out of Bengaluru, India won the Grammy this year for âDivine Tidesâ, in the best immersive audio album category.
Notable winners include Ellis Paul, Jonatha Brooke, David Francey, AJ Croce and more. Meghan Trainor was discovered by IAMA ten years ago and is now a global phenomenon with #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts with "All About That Bass" (#1 for 8 weeks) and #1 on The Billboard 200 Charts with her debut album "Title", won for a Grammy award for Best New Artist. 2nd Annual IAMA winner Zane Williamsâs winning song was recorded by country music star Jason Michael Carroll, that song hit #14 on Billboard Country Charts and #99 on Billboard Hot 100 Charts. Jeff Gutt, finalist at the 9th Annual IAMA was a runner-up on X-Factor USA. Charlie Dore (known for her hit âPilot of the Airwavesâ) was the top winner in 2008. Information on winners and finalists, go to:
https://www.inacoustic.com/winners