Heartland Music Awards

HOW DOES THE VOTING PROCESS WORK? 

The first round of submissions were open from March 2026 to early August 2026 where musicians were able to submit their own names and the names of fellow musicians they wished to nominate for an award. 
The second round of voting was open from early August 2026 to mid October. Musicians were able vote for one name in each category. All names submitted in the first round of nominations were included. 
The final nominees were then announced with 10 names in each of the 18 categories. The final nominees were those with the most votes in their category. 
There will be a final round of voting on November 8th to determine the winners in each category. Please read on for more info. 

WHO CAN VOTE? 

Voting is for musicians only, but all musicians are welcome to vote. You do not have to be a nominee. 

WHEN IS VOTING FOR THE LAST ROUND? 

The last round of voting will occur on November 8th. The winners will be determined by the votes of all the musicians who participate in the voting process. 

HOW CAN I VOTE? 

There will be voting stations set up at the awards where musicians and nominees can vote upon arrival. 
If you can not attend, but want to vote, please email us with proof (photo, video, external link) that you are a musician as well as your contact info and we will send you a private link where you will be able to cast your votes on the 8th.