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Dear Chicagoland Entertainers, Music Industry Members and Experts:
Thanks for your years of contributions in helping us to select nominees for the Annual Chicago Music Awards (CMA). Again, you are called upon to participate in the selection of nominees for this 43RD Annual CMA. If you are a new expert/entertainer, we welcome you!
Your decision must be based on entertainers who live within a 200-mile radius of Chicago for at least one year. Other determining factors include: Music sales, Originality, Social relevance of material, Local/National performances, Quality of performances, Stage appearances, Social media impressions, and/or other attractions.
The Judging period is from DECEMBER 01st, 2025 to November 10th, 2026. Please enter your 1st and/or 2nd selections on the lines to the far right of each category.
Complete the form below and submit OR download the ballot, fill in your contact information and e-mail: chicagomusicawards@gmail.com no later than November 10th, 2026. Voting to select winners will start
November 11th through December 5th, 2026. ONLY ONE NOMINATION BALLOT PER PERSON WILL BE ACCEPTED.
43rd CMA Nominees
Martin’s International and Chicago Music Awards
“Bringing Nations Together Through Music and Culture.”
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