AZ Desert Country Music Association

FINAL ROUND VOTING!
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- - Final voting ends Oct 11th 2026 - -

Entertainer of the Year

Kristen Merlin

Matt Farris

Nathan Dean

Up & Comer / Emerging Artist

Colton Dawson

Bobbi Kerr

Dakoda Crockett

Male Vocalist of the Year

Chauncey Jones

Josh Roy

Brandon Head

Female Vocalist of the Year

Kristen Merlin

Ashley Wineland

Peyton Grace

Duo of the Year

The Kruse Brothers

Arizona Peaches

Dawson & Toliver

Country Western Group/Band of the Year

Nathan Dean and the Damn Band

Tennessee Whiskey

Katie Mae And The Lubrication

Musician of the Year

Cathie King Habeeb (Ashley Wineland)

Cooper Fischer (Twisted Trails)

Jesse Marks (Chauncey Jones)

Best Indoor Venue

Foley Ranch

Matt's Saloon

Tom Ryan's Bar

Best Outdoor Venue

Dillons at Western Trails

Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon

The Corral at White Tank Ranch

Country Alternative Group / Band Of The Year

Last Train to Juarez

Twisted Trails

Whiskey Mountain Highway

best dj

DJ Real (Josh Peden)

DJ DU (Duhamel Cassell)

DJ Hazzard (Joshua Kosiek)

Best Radio Station (Small Market)

KSWG - 96.3

KAFF - 92.9

KRDE - 94.1

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