Alternative Press Music Award for Best Vocalist
The Alternative Press Music Award for Best Vocalist , in German "Alternative Press Music Award for the best singer" is a music prize that has been awarded since 2014 at the annual Alternative Press Music Awards . The award is given to singers who, in the opinion of Alternative Press readers , have completed the best stage performance on concert tours or music festivals. So far, three artists have each received an award in this category.
background
On April 24, 2014, the American music magazine Alternative Press , which specializes in punk , hardcore and their sub-genres, announced the first-time presentation of the Alternative Press Music Awards . This was justified by the fact that "the Alternative Press has been the leading voice in this music and lifestyle for 30 years and you finally have a night to celebrate it."
The first award ceremony took place on July 21, 2014 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland , Ohio . The readers of the music magazine were initially able to vote for their favorites in twelve categories, which were previously nominated by the magazine. This also included the category for the best singer . Brendon Urie won this award in the first year . The following year, Hayley Williams became the first female singer to win this award. 2016 was Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy honoring in this category.
statistics
So far, the award has gone to three different artists at three awards. All three previous winners, Patrick Stump , Brendon Urie and Hayley Williams, come from the United States . So far, Vic Fuentes , Kellin Quinn and Hayley Williams have been nominated the most in this category.
Winner and nominated artist
Since 2014
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2014 July 21, 2014 |
Brendon Urie ( Panic! At the Disco ) |
 United States
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2015 July 22, 2015 |
Hayley Williams ( Paramore ) |
United States
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2016 July 18, 2016 |
Patrick Stump ( Fall Out Boy ) |
United States
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2017 July 17th, 2016 |
not yet determined |
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Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Alternative Press : Announcing the first AP Music Awards! Get all the details and vote for your favorite artists!
- ↑ Annie Zaleski: Loudwire : Once-in-a-Lifetime Performances Highlight Inaugural Alternative Press Music Awards
- ↑ Chris Parker: Billboard : All Time Low Dominate the Alternative Press Music Awards