2026 MWCMA Awards

Celebrate the best of Mountain West Country Music with us!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Mountain West Country Music Association Awards Show on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the elegant Heritage Ballroom at The Antlers Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs.

This unforgettable evening celebrates the artists, musicians, and industry professionals who are shaping country music across the Mountain West. Guests will enjoy a lively Cocktail Hour, followed by a three-course plated dinner before the presentation of 11 major awards categories, recognizing excellence in country music throughout the region.

The evening will feature special live performances from award nominees and winners, all hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger—nationally recognized conservative commentator, investigative columnist for The Denver Gazette, and accomplished harmonica player.

The celebration concludes with a 60–90 minute dance set by Rhett Haney, followed by an intimate after-party song circle in the Antlers Hotel lobby, where guests can experience unforgettable performances from some of the Mountain West’s finest artists. Don’t miss this premier night of music, celebration, and community at the heart of the Mountain West country music scene.

2026 MWCMA Awards Banquet and Educational Symposium

Educational Symposium

The Educational Symposium will take place from 5-7 November, 2026 and while detailed planning is still underway, topics already scheduled include:

The Nashville Number System

One Sheet Construction

Social Media Marketing Hacks

Bidding and Contracts

Ear Training Secrets

Tone Lab

Marketing and Business Round Tables

and much more coming!

Awards Banquet

The 2026 MWCMA Awards will take place in the Heritage Ballroom at the historic Antler's Hilton Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs, CO on November 7th, 2026. Admission will include an elegant plated dinner and admission to the MWCMA cocktail hour and full Awards Banquet, which will include musical performances by Mountain West Country Artists and recognition of winners in the following categories:

Band of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year

Female Vocalist of the Year

Album of the Year

Song of the Year

Venue of the Year

Musician of the Year

The People's Pick: Artist of the Year

MWCMA Lifetime Achievement Award

The Unsung Hero Award

2026 MWCMA Awards

Celebrate the best of Mountain West Country Music with us!

2026 MWCMA Awards Banquet and Educational Symposium

Educational Symposium

Awards Banquet

People's Pick: Artist of the Year - Voting Open!

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