The 38th WAMI awards were supposed to be awarded in February, but due to a snowstorm the event rescheduled for last night in Appleton.
The volunteer organization distributed over 35 awards to celebrate musicians based in Wisconsin.
Abby Jeanne, who took home several Radio Milwaukee Music Awards, was awarded Female Vocalist of the Year. Other 88Nine artists to take honors include Platinum Boys (Punk Artist) and Soul Low (Pop Rock Artist).
If you've been biting your nails in anticipation since February, read on for the full list of winners and Hall of Fame inductees from last night's ceremony:
2018 WAMI award winners:
Artist of the Year: GGOOLLDD
Album of the Year: "Getting To Know You," Tre Principesse
Song of the Year: "Charmed and Dangerous," Altered Five
New Artist of the Year: Tre Principesse
Male Vocalist of the Year: Kyle Megna
Female Vocalist of the Year: Abby Jeanne
Singer/Songwriter of the Year: Tom Thiel
Rising Star of the Year: Lokke and Jaid Ruffing (tie)
Alternative Rock/Rock Artist: Kyle Megna & the Monsoons
Bluegrass/Americana Act: Ordinary Heathens
Blues Artist: Altered Five
Country Artist: Bella Cain
Cover Artist: Vic Ferrari
Folk/Celtic Artist: Warrior Songs
Hard Rock Artist: Black Belt Theatre
Metal Artist: Beatallica
Punk Artist: Platinum Boys
Jazz Artist: Erin Krebs & Jeff Johnston
Polka Artist: Val Sigal
Pop Rock Artist: Soul Low
Hip-Hop/Rap Artist: Blax
R&B/Soul Artist: Porky's Groove Machine
World/Reggae/Ska/Latin: Unity The Band
Club/DJ/Dance/Electronic Artist: NO/NO
Horn/Big Band Artist: Phat Phunktion
Tribute Artist: The Rush Tribute Project
Bass: Evil Evans
Drummer: Adam Hatton
Guitarist: Bobby Evans
Keyboard: Mark Chartre
Reeds/Brass: Al Falasci
Strings: Emily Knutson
Best Studio Engineer/Producer: Tom Washatka
Best Recording Studio: Rock Garden
Best Live Club/Venue: Gibson Music Hall
Best Live Engineer Sound/Lights: Mike Fleury
President's Award: Ryan Vander Sanden
People's Choice awards:
Southwest: Pat Watters Band (Artist/Band); Brad Burril (Teacher); WCOW-FM 97.1 (Radio); Fawn Creek Winery (Venue); Mark Breunig (Fan)
Northwest: Spicy Tie Band (Artist/Band); Brian McLaughlin (Teacher); WOZZ-FM 94.7 (Radio); Hodag (Venue); Leanne Booher (Fan)
Northeast: BoomBoxx (Artist/Band); Mark Budwit (Teacher); WZOR-FM 94.7 (Radio); Deja Vu Martini Lounge (Venue); Jaeden Pillar (Fan)
Southeast: The Playlist (Artist/Band); Daniel Faustmann (Teacher); WMSE-FM 91.7 (Radio); The Saloon on Calhoun (Venue); Dan Goretski (Fan)
Hall of Fame inductees:
Billy Flynn Steve Rachelle Bunny Berigan