My non-profit, Sisters In Music, Inc, (SIM) has been nominated for a JMA Award for Best Media Company of the Year!! This year's JMA Awards will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN on October 23, 2022. SIM will also be hosting a performance stage during the 1st annual JMA Fest on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Live music performances throughout the day at multiple venues will be available to the public for FREE. For more info including confirmed performers please visit the SIM Events Page.

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Sisters In Music featured in The Nashville Voyager

PowerUp 2021 Award Winner - Podcaster of the Year - KKonnections Magazine Pages 18-19

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Is This Love FEAT Kitt Wakeley wins a Silver Medal in the 2021 W.A.M. Awards Love Song category!!! See the full press release HERE.

Click HERE to learn more about the W.A.M. awards and see a full list of the nominees.

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Awards - Nominated for Two W.A.M. Awards!!!

Honored and proud to announce that I’ve been nominated for two W.A.M. Awards! ‘Is This Love’ FEAT Kitt Wakeley has been nominated in HerSong Female Artist of the Year and Love Song! Click HERE to learn more about the W.A.M. awards and see a full list of the nominees.

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Awards: Nicki Kris wins Podcaster of the Year in the 2021 Power Up Awards! Nicki Kris was nominated in multiple categories in this years Power Up Summit. The awards were virtually broadcast LIVE in July. The win was a huge surprise to Nicki and she is humbled by the recognition. Nicki Kris hosts the podcast ‘Mixing It With Nicki Kris’ hosted on the SIMRadio Network under the Sisters In Music umbrella.

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Honored and proud to announce that I’ve been nominated for three Josie Music Awards! The Josie Music Awards is the largest internationally recognized independent award show. I’ve been nominated in the following categories and will be attending the show in Pigeon Forge, TN this September! So excited!

-Vocalist of the Year - Pop/Contemporary
-Song of the Year - Pop/Contemporary/Female - Is This Love - Featuring Kitt Wakeley (Nicki Kris, Kitt Wakeley, & Kevin McNoldy)
-Song of the Year - Rock Artist - Undone (Nicki Kris and Kevin McNoldy)

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Happy and honored to announce that ‘Is This Love feat.Kitt Wakeley’ won Best Collaboration in the World Song Awards!

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Josie Music Awards! WINNER!!

Receiving nominations in four categories, Nicki took home the coveted Josie Music Award  "The Josie" in the following categories:

Vocalist of the Year - Pop/Contemporary

Song of the Year - Pop/Contemporary - "Everything I Do, I Do For You" - Songwriters: Nicki Kris/Kevin McNoldy

Both wins were a complete surprise to Nicki who was extremely honored just to have been nominated.  Click HERE for the official press release.
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WOW! Totally blown away and completely humbled to learn that I received four Josie Music Awards nominations! The Josie Music Awards are the largest Independent Industry Awards show. The 6th Annual Awards will be held at the famed Dolly Parton Celebrity Theater in Dollywood on September 5, 2020 and will be filmed live for television. With over 30,000 submissions, it’s mind blowing to receive nominations in the following categories. Read More…

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“Everything I Do, I Do For You” makes BWH Music Group “Best Songs of 2019”

Please Pass the Indie “Everything I Do, I Do For You” song review

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62nd GRAMMY® Awards - As I mentioned last September, my album Heartbeat was recognized by the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences by being placed on the official 1st round Grammy Ballot in Pop Vocal Album. Along with Pop Solo Performance and Song Of The Year ballot placements for my song “Can’t Let You Go”.

Even though we didn’t receive a nomination, I was able to attend the awards again this year and celebrate as all of the winners were announced. This year was special as I was able to bring my oldest son with me, who had a blast attending the awards along with various other musical events throughout the weekend. Massive congratulations to all of the nominees and winners at this years event! #Musicisuniversal

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“Can’t Let You Go” awarded 5 Stars and named a Commended Entry, Adult Contemporary Category, in the UK Songwriting Contest.

“Everything I Do, I Do For You” awarded 5 Stars and named a semi-finalist, Love Song Category, in the UK Songwriting Contest.

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Two of my songs are up for IMA FAN vote nominations! Rise is up for Social Action song and Can’t Let You Go is listed in the Adult Contemporary category. Start earning points by clicking the link below and voting today.

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“Can’t Let You Go” and “Everything I Do, I Do, For You” have been honored by the UK Songwriting Awards!

“Can’t Let You Go” has received the “Commended Entry” certification in the Adult Contemporary Category and “Everything I Do, I Do, For You” is currently a Semi-Finalist in the Love Songs Category. My Co-writer and Producer, Kevin McNoldy and I are extremely honored for this recognition.

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I’m proud to announce that my album Heartbeat, has been recognized by the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences by being placed on the official 1st round Grammy Ballot in Pop Vocal Album. Track 3, from the album, Can’t Let You Go, was also a named contender in Pop Solo Performance and Song Of The Year.

This year’s 1st round voting is now closed and nominations will be announced at the end of November. Regardless of the outcome, I’m honored to have my music listed on the ballot and wish everyone who made it to this point, huge congratulations!

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The Heartbeat album wins a Silver Medal in the Global Music Awards, submitted in Best Alternative Album! We are so honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award.

Read the official press release here.

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Besides releasing my album I also was able to attend the 61st GRAMMY® Awards the same week!  I know, I'm NUTS! I was very excited to have been able to go back to Microsoft Theater and the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, CA for the Awards Premier Ceremony and Live Telecast!  OMG was it COLD!!  Yes in the BRRRRR sense!  Who would have thought?
 
It was a great day and I had the honor of watching several dear friends win consecutive, multiple, and their first GRAMMY® awards at this year's event, so it was even more CRAZY!!  Oh and I seriously must have been hiding under a rock somewhere to not have been listening to Brandi Carlile all this time!  HOLY WOW! She is AWESOME!  Did any of your favorite's win?
 
You can check out some of my photo's from the event and my time in Los Angeles on my Instagram and Facebook pages. Read More…

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Once again I’m honored and proud to announce that Heartbeat, a song I co-wrote with my producer Kevin McNoldy, was recognized by the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences by being placed on the official 1st round Grammy Ballot in Song of the Year, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance. This was the 3rd time that Kevin and I have been recognized and my 6th as an artist, an accomplishment that I do not take for granted.

Even though we weren’t nominated, it’s always an honor to be up for consideration along with all of the other artists. I’m looking forward to heading back to Los Angeles in early February to cheer on all of the nominees at the 61st Awards Ceremony. It’s always surreal to know that your music was listed on the ballot right next to some of today’s great artists! Now to figure out what to wear!

Our congratulations go out to all of the nominees, wishing you all much luck and all the best! Read More…

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So proud to announce that Heartbeat was named as a Finalist in this years UKSC in the Adult Contemporary category.

A UKSC spokesperson said : “The UK Songwriting Contest directors and judges include some of the world’s top Grammy, Emmy and BRIT Award winning producers who have worked closely with such artists as Sting, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Oasis, Britney Spears and many others. There were more than 5,500 entries in the 2018 contest and we are pleased that Heartbeat, by Nicki Kris, has achieved such an impressive result in this year’s event and wish her every success in the future.” Read More…

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Honored and humbled to announce that Heartbeat has won a Silver Medal for Female Vocalist and Lyrics/Songwriter in the Global Music Awards.

The Global Music Awards is a well-known international music competition which celebrates independent musicians. Global Music Awards is widely recognized by industry insiders as giving legitimacy to highly talented artists. Their stated goals are to help independent musicians based on the merits of their music, not to make awards based on record sales or size of fan base. Read More…

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Captain America, a song I co-wrote with my producer Kevin McNoldy, was recognized by the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences by being placed on the official 1st round Grammy Ballot in Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. This was the 5th year I’ve been placed on the official ballot (2nd time with Kevin as my co-writer), and an accomplishment that I do not take for granted.

The response from my peers during this year’s campaign was amazing. The feedback and comments from all over the world were overwhelming to say the least and we honestly felt we had a great shot at being nominated. Ultimately, when the results were announced we weren’t chosen to receive an official Grammy nomination. Although very disappointed, I’m thrilled to have been able to share this song and its message of empowerment, perseverance, love, and strength across the globe. To all my wonderful NARAS family, both old and new, I thank you for your continued support and love. Our congratulations goes out to all of the nominees. See you in NYC and Good Luck! Read More…

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Together We Stand (from Nicki’s I Come Alive album) wins the public vote for the POP/ROCK category in the Global Peace Song Awards! The Global Peace Song Awards (GPSA) were created to promote peace through music. The official awards announcement can be viewed at the Global Peace Song Awards Official Press Release. ‘Together We Stand’ is also well known by Dance Moms’ fans around the world as it was used in the Lifetime TV hit show for the Group Dance in Hollywood, Round Two. Read More…

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Falling To Pieces, a song I co-wrote with Kevin McNoldy, was recognized by the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences by being placed on the official 1st round Grammy Ballot in both Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. This is my 4th year in a row on the official ballot in both of these categories, an accomplishment that I do not take for granted; and, it’s even more special this time around because of the meaning and message tied to this song.

The response from my peers during this year’s campaign was overwhelming and while we ultimately weren’t chosen by the Nominations Review Committee to receive an official Grammy nomination, we were able to spread our message of empowerment, perseverance, love, and strength across the globe. I can’t thank the wonderful NARAS members (many of whom have become friends and future collaborators) enough for their continued support and musical encouragement. You are all awesome!!

Congratulations to all the nominees and especially to those who have become a part of my NARAS family. I’m rooting for you all! Read More…

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For the third year in a row, it is with great pleasure that we are announcing the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences placed Nicki Kris on the Official Ballot for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in the following categories:

Song of the Year: Nicki Kris - Catch Me & Wasn't Meant To Be
Best Pop Solo Performance: Nicki Kris - Fall Apart (Do You Miss Me Too), Catch Me, & Wasn't Meant To Be

Although we did not receive a nomination for the finals it is an honor to be considered once again for such a prestigious award. Read More…

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Official Press Release

American Songwriting Awards, JULY 10, 2015
2015 American Songwriting Awards
OFFICIAL NOMINEE: PICTURE YOURSELF
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'Picture Yourself' wins Pop X-Poze-ing Music award for January 2015! Read More…

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For the second year in a row, it is with great pleasure that we are announcing the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences placed Nicki Kris on the Official Ballot for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in the following categories:

Song of the Year: Nicki Kris - Dream Big
Best Pop Solo Performance: Nicki Kris - Beautiful (from Lifetime's 'Dance Moms')
Best Pop Solo Performance: Nicki Kris - Dream Big
Best Pop Album: Nicki Kris - Dream Big

Although we did not receive a nomination for the finals it is an honor to be considered once again for such a prestigious award! Read More…

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Nicki Kris competed in the Akademia Music Awards and won the BEST AMERICANA SONG & EP for September 2014!

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It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences placed Nicki Kris on the Official Ballot for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in the following categories: Best Pop Solo Performance Nicki Kris - 'I Come Alive' Best Pop Solo Performance Nicki Kris - 'Tell Me.’ “Although we did not receive a nomination for the finals it is an honor to be considered for such a prestigious award. NK”- Al Gomes & Nicki Kris, Big Noise

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