The nominations have been announced for the 1st Annual RightOutTV Music Video Awards, and all I have to say is it's about damn time we have an awards show that showcases real LGBT talent. RightOutTV (something I'm ashamed to admit I just heard of as I am writing this) was founded by co-producers Marlee Walchuck and Tully Callender of award winning duo Sugarbeach and created RightOutTV in November 2010 after noticing a lack of places to release and promote their own queer-messaged music videos.
Nominations will include 40 different Out LGBTLMNOP muaic artists around the world. “The judges had a tough time deciding on the nominees with such a strong and diverse range of talent and they all mentioned how much they enjoyed the process,” says Walchuk. “Craig Zurba from MR&D Studios emphasized how impressed he was with the quality and emotional impact of the videos.”
Donna Britton from Shadow Mountain Publishing was kind enough to offer one free 6-month membership for the winner in the Pop/Rock Pro Category as well as discounted memberships for all of the winners in the other categories. This will enable these Out LGBTI artists to promote their songs for film and television. That’s a huge opportunity.
I love the fact that there are different categories covered such as pop, rock, jazz, and hip hop and hopefully this will get all those struggling openly LGBT artists to send their music to RightOutTV, because the only way to make OUR voices heard in a industry who doesn't want us being out, loud and proud, we've got to stand up and be the change we want to see in the world. Winners will be announced on November 27. Check out the nominees below...
BEST VIDEO (DIY – Do It Yourself)
Avi Wisnia – Rabbit Hole
SONiA & disappear fear – Is There Anybody Here?
Julie Clark – Courage of Our Convictions
Bluelight – I See Fine
Blinded By Stardust – Cleared & Removed
BEST VIDEO (PRO)
Ivri Lider – Jesse
Rachael Sage – Too Many Women
Arro Verse – Don’t Be My Boo Boo
Jason Walker – The Song In My Heart
Declan Bennett – Freer
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LIVE VIDEO
Robert Urban – I’ll Let You Know
Dan Manjovi – Love Handles
Terry Christopher – Man Enough
Jungal – Traffic
SONiA & disappear fear – Who I Am
MOST MOVING VIDEO
Julie Clark – Courage of Our Convictions
Corday – Wonder Woman
Shawn Thomas – The Christ In You
Declan Bennett – Freer
Nhojj – Amazing Grace
BEST COMIC MUSIC VIDEO
Avi Wisnia – Rabbit Hole
Harry C. S. Wingfield – Hallelujah
Jamie Anderson – Menopause Mambo
Kate Reid – Identity
Blinded By Stardust – Cleared & Removed
BEST POP / ROCK VIDEO (DIY)
Summer Osborne – Just Be
Matthew Presidente – Family Down
Blinded By Stardust – Cleared & Removed
Barry Goold – Let Go
Brett Every – Man Walks Into A Bar
BEST POP / ROCK VIDEO (PRO)
Melissa Ferrick – Still Right Here
Corday – Coming Undone
Rachael Sage – Vertigo
Jason Walker – The Song In My Heart
Ariel Aparicio – She Can Show Us
BEST DANCE / ELECTRONIC VIDEO (DIY)
Shawn Thomas – Out In This World (09)
Lovari – Haters
BEST DANCE / ELECTRONIC VIDEO (PRO)
YOVANNI – Hello
Faith Michaels – Fetish
The Young Professionals – D.I.S.C.O
Faith Michaels – Neva Eva Eva
BEST FOLK / ROOTS/ JAZZ VIDEO (DIY)
Norine Braun – Drift Away
Avi Wisnia – Rabbit Hole
Julie Clark – Courage of Our Convictions
Sue de Nym – Lovely Is Your Name
Linq – Oh Bully
BEST FOLK / ROOTS/ JAZZ VIDEO (PRO)
Steven Gallavin – Mad About The Boy
David Clement – Drinking Buddy
SONiA & disappear fear – Who’s So Scared
Charles K. Brown – The Vigil
Brett Every – Prince Charming
BEST HIP HOP/ URBAN/ RAP/ R&B VIDEO
Young Kaii – Hey Pretty Lady
Cheryl and JaVonne – Waiting All My Life
Lester Greene – Regular Person
Nhojj – Love
Lester Greene – Russian Roulette
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