AZ Desert Country Music Association

08/22/2026

🚨 ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO NOMINATE! 🚨

Arizona… we’re officially in the final stretch!

There are only 10 DAYS LEFT to nominate your favorites for the 2026 AZ Desert Country Music Association Awards!

If there’s an artist, musician, band, DJ, venue, or radio station you think deserves to be recognized, NOW is the time to make sure their name is in the mix!

🏆 2026 AZDCMA AWARD CATEGORIES

🎤 Entertainer of the Year
🌟 Up & Comer / Emerging Artist of the Year
🎙️ Male Vocalist of the Year
🎙️ Female Vocalist of the Year
🤠 Duo of the Year
🎸 Country Western Group/Band of the Year
🔥 Country Alternative Group/Band of the Year
🎶 Musician of the Year
🎧 Best DJ
🏠 Best Indoor Venue
🌵 Best Outdoor Venue
📻 Best Radio Station – Small Market
📻 Best Radio Station – Large Market

Remember:

✅ Anyone can nominate!
✅ AZDCMA will review nominees for eligibility and proper category placement.
✅ The Top 3 eligible nominees in each voting category will advance.
✅ Radio Station categories will advance the Top 2 eligible nominees.
✅ Only active AZDCMA members get to vote when voting begins!

Don’t assume someone else already nominated your favorite. Make your voice heard and get your nominations in.

www.azdcma.com

08/21/2026

It's FRIDAY, and we are bringing ALL the good stuff!

We’re kicking off the weekend with Steelers vs. Jets preseason football, and we’re keeping Happy Hour going until AFTER the game! Come hungry for Prime Rib or All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips, then stick around because the night is just getting started.

Chad Freeman & Redline hit the stage at 8:30 pm, while DJ Dennis Anderson keeps everyone moving with dancing inside AND outside!

Football. Food. Cold drinks. Live music. Dancing. Now THAT’S how you Friday at Harold’s!

08/21/2026

🏆 AZDCMA AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 🏆

It’s time to show some love to the Arizona venues that continue to open their doors — and their stages — to LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC! 🎶🤠

We are still accepting nominations for:

🌵 Outdoor Venue of the Year
🎸 Indoor Venue of the Year

Check out these slides for some of the incredible venues across Arizona supporting our country music artists, bands, and fans — then head over and nominate your favorites!

FYI...they don't have to be on this list to nominate your favorite spot, these are just a few of the many venues across Arizona supporting live music!

Nomination Window: August 1–31
Who deserves to be named Indoor and Outdoor Venue of the Year?

Tag your favorite venue in the comments and make sure you get that nomination submitted!

08/20/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILL BLANCHARD! 🎂🎉

Please join all of us at the AZ Desert Country Music Association in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Board Member and Director of Productions, Bill Blanchard!

Bill has been instrumental in helping AZDCMA. From the countless behind-the-scenes details to making sure all the moving pieces come together when it’s showtime, Bill’s knowledge, experience, and attention to detail are nothing short of amazing.

Producing a great live show takes a tremendous amount of work that most people never see, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have Bill’s expertise and dedication as part of the AZDCMA team.

🤠🎶 Happy Birthday, Bill! Thank you for everything you do for AZDCMA, our artists, and Arizona country music. We hope you have an amazing birthday!

Help us wish Bill a HAPPY BIRTHDAY in the comments! 🎉🎸🎂

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08/19/2026

🎸 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN, ARIZONA! 🌵

From the big signals lighting up Phoenix and Tucson to the small-town stations keeping country music alive in every corner of our state, Arizona has an incredible lineup of country radio — and it's time to give them their due.

AZDCMA is now accepting nominations for:
🏆 Small Market Country Radio Station of the Year
🏆 Large Market Country Radio Station of the Year

Who's been playing your favorite country hits, supporting local artists, and keeping the desert dancing all year long? The top two nominated stations in each market move to the ballot for voting.

👉 Submit your nomination at www.azdcma.com

⏰ Nominations close August 31 — don't wait!

08/19/2026

It's TIME!!! The Weekly AZDCMA Artist Schedule is out NOW. Get out there and experience some great country music this week.

08/18/2026

AZDCMA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Fairclough

AZDCMA is proud to spotlight Victoria Fairclough — the powerhouse voice behind Ultimate Carrie, her own tribute production honoring Carrie Underwood!

A native New Yorker who's called Phoenix home since 2008, Victoria brings a resume packed with national tours (Legally Blonde: The Musical), a run as a Carnival Cruise Lines showband vocalist, and regional theater credits including Chicago, Aida, and Little Women. When she's not commanding the stage as Carrie Underwood, you can catch her fronting the cover band Vixanne or performing with the touring ABBA tribute ABBAFAB.

Want the full story? Head over to the AZDCMA blog for a deep dive into Victoria's journey 👉

www.azdcma.com/news-blog/azdcma-artist-spotlight-meet-victoria-fairclough-the-voice-behind-ultimate-carrie

Catch Ultimate Carrie live in Arizona here:
📍 August 22, 2026 — DesertView Performing Arts Center, Tucson
📍 September 18, 2026 — SanTan Gardens, Chandler

Go support one of our own and get BLOWN AWAY by an unforgettable night of country music!

08/18/2026

WE’RE HALFWAY THERE… AND YOU ALL ARE SHOWING UP!

We’re officially halfway through the AZDCMA Awards nomination window, and we’ve already received OVER 700 NOMINATIONS!

We absolutely love seeing Arizona’s country music community rally behind our country music community.

Nominations remain open through August 31, so if you haven’t submitted your favorites yet, there’s still time.

Remember: nominations help determine who advances to the ballot, and only active AZDCMA members will get to cast their votes during the voting rounds.

Keep ‘em coming, Arizona! 🏆 WWW.AZDCMA.COM

The road to the 2026 AZDCMA Awards Show on November 8th is getting VERY exciting!

The Arizona Desert Country Music Association (AZDCMA) is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the rich heritage of country music in Arizona. Join our vibrant community of artists, enthusiasts, and industry professionals today!

08/16/2026

AZDCMA out and about with THE Chauncey Jones and the Boys from AZ! Always a great time!

08/15/2026

🌵🎶 ONE TEAM. TWO CITIES. ONE MISSION — SUPPORT ARIZONA COUNTRY MUSIC! 🎶🌵

The AZDCMA Team is dividing and conquering this weekend! Half of our team is down in Tucson, showing some love to the incredible local artists and venues keeping country music alive in Southern Arizona, while the other half is in Lake Havasu, supporting the talented artists and venues on the western side of our state.

From Tucson to Lake Havasu and everywhere in between, AZDCMA is committed to getting out into our communities, supporting our venues, cheering on our artists, and helping Arizona Country Music continue to grow! 🤠🎸

One state. One country music community. One AZDCMA.