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The Southern Entertainment Awards (SEA) held its 23rd annual event, honoring local and emerging talent in an intentional way. It has been a staple in southern culture, music and entertainment, giving independents throughout the South a platform to be heard. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the annual awards show has grown substantially from its remarkable beginnings at Gibson’s Showcase in 2004. Since its inception, the three-day event has been held throughout the South. From Nashville, to Tunica, Biloxi, Memphis & Atlanta.
Held in Atlanta, GA at City Winery, this year’s event honored an amazing group of entertainers across the Southeast. Hosted by SOLO, the event included live performances and awardee recognition. See awardees:
#1 DJ IN THE SOUTH
DJ Chuck T @djchuckt
FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Queen Breezy @djqueenbreezy
SLEPT ON DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ 7-18 @dj7184life
BEST SKILLS / BLEND DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Pynk Dyamond @djpynkdyamond
CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Memville @djmemville
SLEPT ON CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Official @djofficial615
INTERNET / STREAMING ARTIST / DJ OF THE YEAR
SeJoya @officialsejoya
INTERNET HUSTLER OF THE YEAR
Kia Shine @kinfolk_kiashine
SOCIAL MEDIA / BRAND INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
Brittany Passion @brittany_passion
INTERNET VIDEO / SERIES OF THE YEAR
EJAY The DJ TV @ejaythedjtv
RADIO STATION / PODCAST OF THE YEAR
Blazin420wpam @blazin420wpam
RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
615 Wake Up @92qnashville
PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Sissy Brown @iamsissybrown
SLEPT ON PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Carisha The Diva @carishathediva
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Pressure Vol. 2 – Lil Timme @lil_timme
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ken The Man @imkentheman
SLEPT ON ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Zoe’Jayy @Iam.zoejayy
GROUP/LABEL OF THE YEAR
Mako Girls @makogirls
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
King 808 God @king808god
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Rob Dee @robdeenashville
LIVE BAND / MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
PC Band @pcbandlive
RECORDING STUDIO / ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
800 East Recording Studios @800eaststudios
POET / SPOKEN WORD ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jazzy The Uncontrolled Goddess @goddessmindsetjazzy
COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
Mike Drew @mikedrew220
FILM / PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
On Ten @mannrobinson
AUTHOR / PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Kandie Marie @kandiemarie_author_ksllcceo
PHOTOGRAPHER / JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Coco’s Funfilled Photography @cocosfunfilled
VIDEOGRAPHER / DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Black Boy Films @blackboyfilms
RECORD / CLUB PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Dorian Washington @kingdorian12
INDUSTRY EVENT / SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Poetry On Peter @poetryonpeter
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Shop Black Fest @shopblackfest
SLEPT ON BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
1 SoundVibe @1svconnections
MODEL OF THE YEAR
D. ejjj @d.ejjj
M.U.A. / STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Kreating Stylez by Neicy @kreating_stylezbyneicy
FASHION DESIGNER / BRAND OF THE YEAR
Rough Feathers @rfclothing
COMMUNITY SERVICE / LEADER OF THE YEAR
Nic West @iknownicwest
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Soul’d Creative Collective @sould615
Nominations are open for the 24th Annual SEA. See link to make nominations.
Photography provided by: Southern Entertainment Awards
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