Look out, Grammys, there’s a new award show in town.
The first-ever Key West Music Awards, known as the Iggys, on Jan. 30 packed the house at the Key West Theater.
Conceived and created by locals Ray West and Ben Solove, the awards are meant to “celebrate the hard-working musicians, songwriters, producers, facilitators and others who make the music scene here one of the best in the country,” said Solove, who is also the Keys Weekly’s twice-monthly music columnist. “Ray West and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how well the event turned out. It was a sold-out show. The live performances were fantastic. The reception from those in attendance was phenomenal. We’re already excited about next year’s event. Thanks to all of our sponsors, the Key West Theater crew, and so many others who helped us pull off a wonderful event. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. And, we’re honored to have had Sister Season Fund as the beneficiary of the event.”
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 2022 Key West Music Awards:
Fan of the Year: Charlie Brumley
Facilitator of the Year: Ralph De Palma
Mentor of the Year: Larry Baeder
Instrumentalist of the Year: Ken Fradley
Solo Act of the Year: Zack Seemiller
Duo Act of the Year: Caffeine Carl & George Chapman
Lifetime Achievement: Yvan Agbo
Vocalist of the Year: Raven Cooper
Blues Act of the Year: Ericson Holt
Country Act of the Year: Nick Norman
R&B/Hip-Hop/Soul Act of the Year: Robert Albury
Reggae Act of the Year: Toko Irie
Rock Act of the Year: Caffeine Carl
Cover Band of the Year: Happy Dog
Entertainer of the Year: Nick Brownell
Rising Star Award: Shastina Chiles
Songwriter of the Year: Ericson Holt
Song of the Year: 99 Degrees ~ Ericson Holt
Album of the Year: 99 Degrees ~ Ericson Holt
