2012 WAMI Award Winners (2012 Show)
Artist of the Year: Bon Iver
Album of the Year: Bon Iver, “Bon Iver”
Song of the Year: Trapper Schoepp and the Shades, “I-94″
Female Vocalist: Naima Adedapo
Male Vocalist: Mike Wendland
New Artist: Great Lake Drifters
Rising Star: Nora Collins
Alternative Artist: The Delta Routine
Roots/Americana Artist: Copper Box
Blues Artist: Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
Christian/Gospel artist: The Burrie Family
Country Artist: Bella Cain
Cover Band: Rabid Aardvarks
Rock Artist: Annex
Hard Rock/Metal Band: Beyond Fate
Jazz Artist: The Erotic Adventures of the Static Chicken
Polka Artist: The Squeezettes
Pop Artist: The Lucas Cates Band
Hip-Hop/Rap Artist: Prophetic
R&B/Soul Artist: Tweed Funk
Reggae/World/Ska Artist: De La Buena
Club DJ Artist: DJ Bizzon
Swing/Big Band: The Jimmys
Tribute Band: Separate Ways
Bass Player: Eric Hervey
Drummer: Rob Harvey
Guitarist: Ryan Elliott
Keyboard Player: Paul Kneevers
Reeds/Brass Player: Woody Mankowski
Specialty Instrumentalist: Raven
Strings Player: Peter Thomas
Producer of the Year: Justin Vernon
Recording Studio: Rock Garden
Music Venue: Cactus Club
Radio Station: WMSE-FM (91.7)
Print/Electronic Media: OnMilwaukee.com
President’s Award: Steve Tomczyk and Lance Shellman
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS:
NORTHEAST
Artist: Half Empty
Radio Station: WAPL-FM (105.7)
Print/Electronic Media: The Scene
NORTHWEST
Artist: Meantooth Grin
Radio Station: WCOW-FM (97.1)
Print/Electronic Media: Wausau City Pages
SOUTHEAST
Artist: Dirt Road Law
Radio Station: WYMS-FM (88.9)
Print/Electronic Media: Shepherd Express
SOUTHWEST
Artist: Pat Watters Band
Radio Station: 105.5 WMMM-FM (105.5)
Print/Electronic Media: Isthmus
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