The Estonian Music Awards ( et, Eesti Muusikaauhinnad) are the annual Estonian
pop music
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awards. The awards began in 1998, when the Estonian Association of the Phonogram Producers first awarded the Golden Record ( et, Kuldne Plaat) to the most successful artists. The award ceremony was pre-recorded by
Eesti Televisioon
Eesti Televisioon (ETV) ( en, Estonian Television) is an Estonian free-to-air television channel owned and operated by Estonian Public Broadcasting. It made its first broadcast on 19 July 1955.
History
Eesti Televisioon (''Estonian Televisi ...
on 29 December 1998 and aired two days later in the last day of the year.
Categories
*Debut Album of the Year
*Female Artist of the Year
*Male Artist of the Year
*Ensemble of the Year
*Classic Album of the Year
*Jazz Album of the Year
*Ethno/Folk Album of the Year
*Electronic Music Album of the Year
*Alternative/Indie Album of the Year
*Metal Album of the Year
*Hip-Hop/Rap/RnB Album of the Year
*Rock Album of the Year
*Pop Album of the Year
*Music Video of the Year
*Best Song of the Year
*Album of the Year
*Contribution to Estonia Music
Ceremonies
Table summary
References
External links
Official website
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Estonian music
Annual events in Estonia
1998 establishments in Estonia
Music
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