by Trop Rock Music Association
Key West Florida

A big Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Trop Rock Music Awards. The show was presented at Margaritaville Café in Key West, Florida. The event took place to a packed house. The Trop Rock Music Association wants to give a big thank you to Stacy Pollack and her staff for all their hard work in hosting the event. Also, many thanks to Glen from Back Stage America, for running sound.

Many, many thanks to our volunteers that made this years event a success. Cindy and Don Muir, Sam & Renee Crossman, Dave & Carolyn McBride, Tamara & Steve Bryant, Dale & Peach Hench, Mark & Tammy Holander, Linda & Hugh Hebert. A great big thanks to out membership director, Laurie Kornilow.  Your time and dedication is A-1-A.

Here are this year's winners:

  • Radio Station- Mid size: Beachfront Radio
  • Radio Station- Small Market: Songwriters Island Radio
  • Radio Show: Amish Beach Party-DJ Jeff Allen
  • House Concert Venue: Mark & Sharon Leverett /The Yard -- Tampa, FL
  • Live Music Venue: Nav-a-Gator -- Lake Suzy, FL
  • Event: Music on the Bay - Tampa Bay, Fl
  • Musician: Jimi Pappas
  • Horizon: John Friday
  • Duo/Trio: Tropical Soul
  • Band: Boat Drunks
  • Female Vocalist:  Michelle Becker of Latitude
  • Male Vocalist: James "Sunny Jim" White      
  • Album of the Year: "6 Pack and a Tan", Howard Livingston & MM24
  • Song of the Year: "Beer In The Cooler", Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef
  • Fan of The Year: Stephen "Koz" Koslowski
  • The "I CAN" Award: Jerry Diaz
  • Songwriter of the Year: Jerry Diaz
  • Entertainer: James "Sunny Jim" White

For more information about the Trop Rock Music Association please visit them HERE.