BEST COUNTRY NOMINEES 2022

Bronx Country

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We are a HARD ROCKIN COUNTRY BAND that has the slogan "Kickin the Pop outta Country" we do a lot of bike nites from Sandusky's Ohio Bike Week where we opened for Phil Vassar and The Kentucky Headhunters and John Michael Montgomery, all of the NE Ohio's Quaker Steak and Lubes Bike Nites and special events(like the WGAR/QS&L/iHeart Radios "Afternoon Saloon"
BRONX COUNTRY has been selected to perform at the Cleveland Metro Parks events such as
EDGEWATER LIVE and Twilight at the Zoo. FOX8's Morning show has had us perform as well as Painesville Party in the Park. 





​The band consists of:
Jeff McClanahan-Lead Vocals and acoustic guitar.
Elmer "Tiny" Harden-Bass Guitar and Vocals.
Troy Mcilveen-Drums.
Chris Bloomhuff-Keys and Vocals.
Dougie Manross-Lead Guitar and Vocals.
John Capota-Guitar






Country Redford

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Country Redford is a hard-hitting original country rock band from Northeast Ohio. We focus on bringing the party and keeping the boots stomping throughout the night with our unique compilation of today’s top country music mixed with rock ‘n’ roll segues. Lyrically, our original music reflects the everyday joys and struggles of rural and suburban life here in Ohio. Musically, we blend our many influences from classic rock, alternative, and modern country into a laid-back feel with a bite. 


Country Redford was established in 2013 by singer Scott Redford. The band has gone through some personnel changes since then, but has been together in its current form since 2017. Scott Redford and the Davis brothers grew up in Ashtabula County and found each other through word of mouth with other local musicians. A position for drummer opened up and the Davis brothers drew in a long time band mate Thomas Clark. Soon after Chris Preneta was added to the line up as a second guitar player. The current Country Redford band has enjoyed much success in their local market and continues to play to adoring fans in the Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania area.


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The Shootouts

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 Hailing from Akron, Ohio, The Shootouts are known for their energetic blend of honky-tonk, Americana, and traditional country. After releasing their acclaimed 2019 debut Quick Draw, the band charted Top 50 on Americana radio and in 2020, were nominated for an Ameripolitan Music Award for “Best Honky-Tonk Group.” 

They have shared the stage with luminaries Marty Stuart, Asleep at The Wheel, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, Jim Lauderdale, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Radney Foster, Chris Isaak, Raul Malo, Chuck Mead, Kim Richey, and many more. The band also performed an official showcase at AmericanaFest 2021 in Nashville.
Produced by Grammy-nominee and BR549 founder Chuck Mead, the band’s 2021 release Bullseye has been praised by a range of outlets including Rolling Stone Country, American Songwriter, Wide Open Country, The Boot, and The Bluegrass Situation, amongst others. 
The album spent over eighteen weeks on the Americana Music Association Top 30 album chart -- including three weeks in the Top 10 – and has received regular airplay on Sirius XM Outlaw Country. The album also reached #1 on The Alt-Country Specialty Chart, #1 on The Roots Music Report Country Albums, #1 On The Roots Music Report Americana Albums, #42 On The Americana Music Association Most Played Albums Of 2021, and was named by the Country Mile UK as one of the Top Five Albums Of 2021. 
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The Shootouts are currently finishing up their third album, “Stampede,” produced by 10x Grammy-winner Ray Benson, lead singer of Asleep at The Wheel. The album will feature special guest appearances from Ray Benson & Asleep at The Wheel, Marty Stuart, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, Raul Malo (of The Mavericks) and more. 
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The Shootouts mix supple Western swing with brash barroom country to A-plus results. Chuck Mead, a torchbearer for such vintage sounds, produced the group’s upcoming album Bullseye — it’s a match made in honky-tonk heaven. Rolling Stone Country

The Shootouts effectively straddle the line between being a uniquely sounding outfit yet feeling as comfortable as an old friend from the first moment you hear them. (Bullseye is) everything Quick Draw promised and more. American Songwriter

If you want something done right, you go to the experts. So if you want some vintage honky-tonk, you go to The Shootouts. They approach their music with discipline and playfulness, a winning combination. No Depression

The Shootouts are Ohio’s preeminent throwback honky-tonk band, and they’ve just released their latest album Bullseye produced by Chuck Mead. (It) illustrates the band’s ability to work within classic country themes yet still feel fresh and relevant to today... The Shootouts and "Bullseye" are fire. Saving Country Music 

Bullseye is a collection of top-notch, modern honky-tonk music that is rooted not only in great tradition, but in the here and now. Great songs. Great picking. Great singing. Bullseye gives it all to you. 

What more can you ask for? Chuck Mead
The Shootouts) pull from many different threads and construct a beautiful garment. Buddy Miller
www.shootoutsmusic.com
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Whiskey Bound
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Whiskey Bound started off in their hometown of Wooster, OH back in 2015.  We strive to have a large range of genres and artists that we cover from Country, Southern Rock, Blues and Funk to make sure there is something for everyone to enjoy at our shows.  WB has been a crowd favorite in the local bar circuit with our high energy, crowd interaction and getting fans up on stage to play cowbell and tambourine, we want to make sure everyone has a great time.  We play primarily in the Akron, Canton & Cleveland areas, but we have and continue to play all over Ohio and surrounding states.  We are so honored to have been nominated by Cleveland Music Awards and we would love to bring home the award in 2022!