The European Country Music Association (ECMA) was established in 1994 in the

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and

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by people related to the European

country music Country (also called country and western) is a genre of popular music that originated in the Southern and Southwestern United States in the early 1920s. It primarily derives from blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, ...

scene, including publishers, DJs and musicians. It originally consisted of less than 100 members. The first president was the UK's Harry E. Fenton. After Fenton's death, Rafel Corbi—a DJ from Spain—was elected to the presidency, and he remains in charge of the organization, which is still a non-profit association. All members of the Board of Directors are volunteers. It was the first organization formed in Europe to promote country music at a general level, covering all of

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. The objectives of the organization are to help promote country music in this continent and help as much as it can the value of the European artists and

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s; also to provide a proof of real airplay to the country music industry through its weekly national and pan-European charts. Its national Top-20 covers weekly Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the

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, Swizertland, Malta, Poland and Austria. ECMA membership is composed of those persons or organizations that are involved in country music throughout the world, having members in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia and many European countries. ECMA has over 150 stations and DJs reporting their playlists every week. The ECMA also has its annual awards (votes comes only from members of the organization):

ECMA Awards 2008

''Announced November, 2009'' *SONG OF THE YEAR:

Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for blending traditional honky-tonk and mainstream country pop sounds (for a style widely regarded as "neotraditional country"), as well as penning many o ...

, "

Small Town Southern Man "Small Town Southern Man" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in November 2007 as the lead single from his album '' Good Time'' (see 2008 in country music). The song reached the top of the ...

" *ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson *MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson *FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:

Pam Tillis Pamela Yvonne Tillis (born July 24, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis and ex-wife of songwriter Bob DiPiero. Tillis recorded unsuccessful p ...

*ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Alan Jackson, '' Good Time'' *INDIE ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album d ...

, '' Backwoods Barbie'' *GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR:

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*DUO OF THE YEAR:

The Bellamy Brothers The Bellamy Brothers are an American pop and country music duo consisting of brothers David Milton Bellamy (born September 16, 1950) and Homer Howard Bellamy (born February 2, 1946), from Dade City, Florida. The duo had considerable musical succ ...

*VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Frizzell & Friends, "This Is Our Time" *NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Gary & Carol Bibb *EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer *EUROPEAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer, ''A Love Song'' *EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer, "What's Goes On" *COMPILATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR: Hillcrest *RECORD LABEL OF THE YEAR: Arista *COUNTRY MUSIC PROMOTER: Ross Allen *CHRISTMAS RECORDING: Pam Tillis &

Mel Tillis Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932 – November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s as part of the outlaw country movement, ...

, ''The Rockin' Christmas Medley'' *COMPANY OF THE YEAR: Rohn & Bob Promotions (artists promotion) *RADIO AWARD: Pete Smith *MEDIA AWARD: American Music Association

ECMA Awards 2007

''Announced May, 2008'' *SONG OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers, "I'm Leavin'" *ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers *ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

George Strait George Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. In the 1980s, he was credited for ...

, ''

It Just Comes Natural ''It Just Comes Natural'' is the twenty-fourth studio album by American country music singer George Strait. The album produced Strait's 41st Number One '' Billboard'' Hot Country Songs) hit in its lead-off single "Give It Away". Also released fr ...

'' *MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Billy Yates *FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:

Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005. Her single "Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the ''Bill ...

*GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers *DUO OF THE YEAR:

Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, both of whom are vocalists and songwriters. The duo was founded in 1990 through the suggestion of Tim DuBois. Before their formation, both members were solo ...

*VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Brooks & Dunn w/

Sheryl Crow Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, pop, country, folk, and blues. She has released eleven studio albums, five compilations and three li ...

Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman of the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s and as a solo artist b ...

, "Building Bridges" *EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers *EUROPEAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer, ''Yesterday Once More'' *EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers, "I'm Leavin'" *EUROPEAN COUNTRY RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer *ECMA FUTURE STAR AWARD: Peter & The Rowers *INDIE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Mike Lounibos, ''Planet California'' *COUNTRY PROMOTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR: Rohnbob Promotions *COMPILATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR: Hillcrest *MEDIA AWARD: Lucie Diamond (UK)

ECMA Awards 2006

''Announced July 8, 2007'' *SONG OF THE YEAR:

Faith Hill Audrey Faith McGraw (; born September 21, 1967), known professionally as Faith Hill, is an American singer and actress. She is one of the most successful country music artists of all time, having sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Hill' ...

, "Mississippi Girl" *ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Troy Cook Jr. *MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Todd Fristch *FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Lucie Diamond *GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: Slow Horses *DUO OF THE YEAR:

*VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Roy Rivers &

, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" (Roy Rivers sent the following message along with Dolly: "Dear Voting Members and Professionals of the ECMA, it is with great excitement and thanks that Dolly and I accept your votes awarding us the 2006 Vocal Collaboration of the Year award! For me personally to have been nominated in so many categories was both a humbling and empowering experience. To actually win this award is a tremendous honor that will always be looked back upon as a cherished highlight of my career in music.I look forward to bringing more music to the great people of Europe in the future. I feel I've found a home there, and like everyone, I'm always anxious to return home. Thank-you for honoring and accepting me! Peace, Roy Rivers") *COUNTRY PROMOTER OF THE YEAR: Ross Allen *COUNTRY

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OF THE YEAR: Etienne Bertels & Pete Smith *EUROPEAN COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Lucie Diamond *ECMA FUTURE STAR AWARD: Lucie Diamond (UK) *ALBUM OF THE YEAR: "Todd Fristch". Todd Fristch *COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR: "I Can't Look At That" (Christian Ulrich Schulz & Tom Dyba), sung By Slow Horses

ECMA Awards 2005

The only year in which the awards were fan-voted ''Announced April 1, 2006'' *Entertainer of the Year: Troy Cook Jr. (USA) *Song Of The Year: Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Girl" (USA) *Vocal Collaboration of the Year: Rustie Blue & Bill Anderson for "Chip Chip" (USA) *Male Vocalist of the Year: Arly Karlsen (Norway) *Female Vocalist of the Year: Ashley Robertson (Canada) *Band/Group of the Year: Slow Horses (Germany) *European Entertainer of the Year: Tommy The UK Cowboy (UK) *Duo of the Year: Paul & Helen Mateki (USA) *Promo Agents/Public Relations Company of the Year: RhonBob Promotions (USA) *Horizon Award:

Gretchen Wilson Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She made her debut in March 2004 with the Grammy Awards, Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman", a number-one hit on the ''Billboard (magazine) ...

(USA) *Most Played Artist Award: Troy Cook Jr. (USA)

Past ECMA awards

For the complete list of previous ECMA awards, check the official site of the ECMA: http://www.europeancma.com/awards.htm

External links

European Country Music Association

ECMA Playlist Board

Download Country Music and Western Swing

References

{{Reflist Country music Country music awards Pan-European music organizations Music organisations based in Spain