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NewsChannel 9’s Carrie Lazarus wins SAMMY Community Spirit Award
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Sure, there’s the Grammy’s, but here in Syracuse, we’ve got the SAMMY’s
The Syracuse Area Music Awards, with plenty of genres of music represented!
The Palace Theatre in Eastwood once again played host on Friday night, March 8. Artists were recognized in a variety of categories, from best jam band to best jazz and the People’s Choice Award!
Also honored tonight was NewsChannel 9’s very own Carrie Lazarus, receiving the Community Spirit Award for her Extraordinary Talent series. She was presented with the honor by Sydney Irving, one of her featured artists.
A list of other award winners can be seen below:
- Best Jazz: Bob Holz – Holz-Stathis: Collaborative
- Best Americana: Mike Powell and The Echosound – Plastic Spoon Honeymoon
- Best Other Styles: Ama Kutin – The Journey
- Best Jam Band: Count Blastula – BLAST OFF
- Best Pop: Sydney Irving & the Mojo – Unfashioned Creatures
- Best Rock: The Flashcubes – Pop Masters
- Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the SAMMYS Award: Lori Newcomb
- Best Hard Rock: From Ruins – Left for Dead
- Best R&B: Tyjhier – The In-Betweens
- Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist: Tyjhier
- Best Hip-Hop/Rap: A Kid Called Danger – Cowards & Kings
- Best Blues: Nate Gross – Raw Turkey: Live
- Best Alternative: Vagabonds – Live @ SubCat Studios
- Best Country: Christian Parker featuring Earl Poole Ball – Sweethearts: A Tribute To The Byrds ‘Sweetheart Of The Rodeo’
- Best Single: Al Papers – Gotta Get It
- People’s Choice Best Venue: 7 Hamlets Brewing Company
- People’s Choice Best Event or Music Series: Beak & Skiff Summer Concert Series
- People’s Choice Best Academic or Musical Organization: Perform 4 Purpose
- People’s Choice Best Artist or Band: Shawn Smith
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