The 2020-2021 Austin Music Awards Presentations
Sponsored by Cap Metro and The Austin Chronicle
By James Renovitch, 12:00AM, Thu. Mar. 4, 2021
Our man with a van, Kevin Curtin, surprised this year's Austin Music Award winners with a novelty check, gifts, and the appreciation from a thankful city. You voted and we're celebrating your choices with a little help from our sponsor, Cap Metro.
Below you can find video proof of that celebration thanks to some production assistance from Arts & Labor. Thanks also to photographer David Brendan Hall who not only captured his trademark incredible images but also distracted our winners while Kevin did his best to sneak up on them in a massive van.
Album of the Year (presented by Real Ale Brewing): Jackie Venson
Musician of the Year (presented by Trashless): Jackie Venson
Musician Who Went Above & Beyond (presented by The Soup Peddler): Jackie Venson
Best Livestreaming Artist (presented by Luxe Refill): Jackie Venson
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year (presented by BeatStars): Magna Carda
Song of the Year (presented by Real Ale Brewing): "Revolution" by Heartless Bastards
Songwriter of the Year (presented by Desert Door Sotol): David Ramirez
Video of the Year (presented by Real Ale Brewing): "Outside" by Annabelle Charlegs
Best Nonprofit & Fundraising Effort (presented by Cap Metro): HAAM
Best Innovation/Business Pivot (presented by Becky Beaver): Love and Lightstream
Best Virtual Event (presented by Weird Homes Tour): Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic
Best Online Series: Shakey Graves Presents Hello Gorgeous
Hall of Fame Inductees (presented by Strait Music Company): Iron Age
Best Radio Personality: Laurie Gallardo
Best Radio Station (presented by BMI & Cap Metro): KUTX
Best Record Store: Waterloo Records
Best Local Label: Chicken Ranch Records
Band of the Year (presented by Dulce Vida Tequila): Black Pumas
Best Recording Studio: Arlyn Studios
Best 2020-Themed Song (presented by Precision Camera & Cap Metro): "Stay Home" by Shinyribs
Emcee of the Year: Kevin Curtin
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Austin Music Awards, Black Pumas, KUTX, Laurie Gallardo, Arlyn Studios, Shinyribs, Chicken Ranch Records, Waterloo Records
