Branson's longest-running awards show, the Branson Music Awards held their 20th anniversary celebration on Sunday, with an awards event that was better than ever.
Created by Gary Wackerly and owned by Michael Wackerly, James Kast and Benton Wackerly, this year's award ceremony was held at the Pierce Arrow Theater on Branson's Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. The Branson Awards Show honors the best of the best of Branson's amazing shows and entertainers.
Band of the Year honors went to Royal Rhythm Crew and B-Town Horns.
The Bass Player of the Year was Justin Herzog.
Rob Wilson was named Drummer of the Year.
Fiddle Player of the Year went to Nathan Agdeppa.
The Instrumentalist of the Year was Jonathan Black.
David Brooks received the Keyboard Player of the Year Award.
Guitarist of the Year was Zach Peddie.
Forrest Herzon was named Steel Guitar Player of the Year.
The award for Comedian of the Year went to Rachael Shepherd.
Dance Troupe of the Year was MJ the Illusion Dancers.
Rich and Anna Marie Watson took home the award for Duet of the Year.
Matthew Muhoberac was named Master of Ceremonies of the Year.
The Tribute Artist of the Year was John Shaw.
Patriotic Salute of the Year went to The Duttons.
The award for Vocal Group of the Year was given to Back to the Bee Gees.
Dalena Ditto's Country Evolution was named Morning Show of the Year.
The award for Matinee Show of the Year was presented to #1 Hits of the 60's.
Classic Rock Icons was named Early Evening Show of the Year.
The Evening Show of the Year Award was presented to Nashville Roadhouse Live.
The Illusionist of the Year was Rick Thomas.
Gospel Show of the Year was presented to Southern Gospel Sundays—The Frosts.
The Branson Murder Mystery was named Comedy Show of the Year.
Once Upon a Fairy Tale received the award for Family Show of the Year.
MJ The Illusion - Reliving the King of Pop was named both New Show of the Year and Tribute Show of the Year.
Female Vocalist of the Year was presented to Sade Shine.
The Female Entertainer of the Year Award went to Cadence Miller.
Doug Gabriel received the award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
Clay Cooper was named Male Entertainer of the Year.
Entertainer of the Year was presented to Dean Z—The Ultimate Elvis.
The Branson Globe wishes a heartfelt congratulations to all of the Branson Show Awards winners.