First things first - The Detroit Music Awards are NOT a popularity contest. The band who has the most fans does NOT necessarily win. These awards are nominated and voted upon by people who work in the local music industry - and we DO check your credentials before giving you voting rights! Asking your fans to lie about their involvement is unethical - please do not do that. It makes life harder for our administrative staff, and unpleasant all around. That being said, if you are working in the Detroit music industry, sign up and PARTICIPATE! Please pass this along to everyone you know in the Detroit music industry. The more people who participate in the process, the more meaningful it will be!!!
Previous DMA events have featured electrifying performances and guest appearances by some of Detroit's most glittering music legends: Was (Not Was), Eminem with D12, The Clark Sisters, Kid Rock, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Bob Seger, Glen Frey, The Miracles, Grand Funk Railroad, George Clinton and Parliament, and Ted Nugent, among many others. The annual award show also spotlights outstanding emerging local musicians.
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