East Fallowfield singer/songwriter recognized in two categories
Jiggley Jones
East Fallowfield Township singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones has been nominated for the 2014 New Music Awards, MTS Management Group announced on Monday, Jan. 27.
Jones received two nominations: AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year and AC/Hot AC New Artist of the Year, a news release said. MTS Records has also been nominated for Best Country Label.
The annual New Music Awards are given for excellence in music to both recording artist and radio stations, by “New Music Weekly” magazine. First-round nominations are submitted by members of the press, radio, music industry and fans, with the top performing nominees being selected for the final ballot, the release said. Voting for the winners is underway at http://www.newmusicweekly.com/nmwawards.php?d=y.
The 2013 winners included Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Band Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Republic and Mumford & Sons. ”On behalf of MTS and Jiggley, I would like to thank everyone who nominated us for these prestigious awards,” said Michael Stover of MTS. “This has been an incredible year, and I hope we can cap it off with a win! Please consider us for your final votes. Thank you.”
Jones is the 2013 IMEA Songwriter of the Year. His debut EP, “No Spring Chicken” has spent more than 6 months on the roots music charts, with single releases topping indie charts around the world. Recently signed with Lamon Records Nashville, Jones is working on his follow-up album, which is planned for spring release.
