Origins Music Group Hosts Second Annual Origins Impact Awards
Angie K accepts Artist of the Year Award. Photo: Lorenzo Huerta, León de Bronce
Origins Music Group hosted its second annual Origins Impact Awards at The Cowan in Nashville on Thursday night (Nov. 20). Hosted by Justin Lee Williams with emceeing by Marcus K. Dowling, the ceremony celebrated country’s expanding sound with performances, tributes and activations.
Angie K won the night’s biggest honor of Artist of the Year. “Hey Mom I Made It” by Sacha was crowned Song of the Year, while Emerging Artist of the Year went to Rodell Duff. Shannon Sanders, Rissi Palmer and the Country Music Hall of Fame produced the Innovative Project of the Year with “From Where I Stand,” and “Jesus at the Taco Truck” by Frank Ray & Shy Carter took home Best Collaborative Effort of the Year.
Warner Music Nashville’s James Marsh was crowned Executive of the Year, while Song Suffragettes won the Community Advocate Award. The Cultural Impact of the Year went to Color Me Country Radio/Rissi Palmer, and Coffey Anderson was honored with Champion of the Year.
Photo: Lorenzo Huerta, León de Bronce
Performers throughout the evening included Steve Ray Ladson, Pynk Beard (backed by Nate Bean & 4Given choir) Wendy Moten, Coffey Anderson, Sam Pounds, RVSHD, Sammy Arriaga, Kenny Sharp & Brown Liquor Music, Grayson Russell, Andrea Vasquez and 2’Live Brie.
“We started the Impact Awards to celebrate innovators, creatives, supporters and champions who make Nashville’s music scene tick,” shares Corey Jones, Origins Music Group Co-Founder. “We wanted to point to the people pushing boundaries creatively and culturally; the ones doing the work not often seen until it reaches critical mass. We wanted to point to the people making change and thinking outside the box in every way and we’re so proud of what that’s become in our second year of producing this show.”
“Our honorees are rewriting the rules, uplifting their communities and defining the future of country music,” adds Stephen Miller II, Origins Music Group Co-Founder. “This is exactly why the Origins Impact Awards exists, to celebrate those leading the charge. We’re proud of what this has become, of our winners, nominees and community at large and look forward to hosting this again next year!”
Photo: Lorenzo Huerta, León de Bronce
A portion of the proceeds from the Origins Impact Awards ticket sales went to the Origins Music Impact, a 501(c)(3) established to recognize the growing challenges faced by artists in the music industry.
“We understand that pursuing a career in music is not just about talent; it’s about overcoming obstacles,” says Jones. “From the difficulties of securing housing to the complexities of organizing live performances, merchandise sales, and writers’ camps, the path for artists can often feel insurmountable. That’s why we exist. Our mission is to bridge the gap and empower artists by providing essential resources and opportunities. Through our platform, Origins Music Group, we offer innovative programming such as Origins Sessions, Origins Uncut, and our flagship event, the Origins Impact Awards. These initiatives are designed to spotlight emerging talent, foster community, and generate critical funding for the work that needs to be done in our industry.”
2025 Origins Impact Awards Winners:
Angie K
Winner, Artist of the Year
“Hey Mom I Made It”
Sacha Visagie
Winner, Song of the Year
Rodell Duff
Winner, Emerging Artist of the Year
“From Where I Stand”
Produced by Shannon Sanders, Rissi Palmer, Country Music Hall of Fame
Winner, Innovative Project of the Year
“Jesus at the Taco Truck”
Frank Ray & Shy Carter
Winner, Best Collaborative Effort of the Year
James Marsh
Warner Music Nashville
Winner, Executive of the Year
Song Suffragettes
Winner, Community Advocate Award
Color Me Country Radio / Rissi Palmer
Winner, Cultural Impact of the Year
Coffey Anderson
Winner, Champion of the Year
Leah Galván Turner
Winner, Female Country Pop/Rock Artist of the Year
Sam Pounds
Winner, Male Country Pop/Rock Artist of the Year
Reyna Roberts
Winner, Female Country Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Kng Ego
Winner, Male Country Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Miko Marks
Winner, Female Country Soul Artist of the Year
Pynk Beard
Winner, Male Country Soul Artist of the Year
MŌRIAH
Winner, Female Country Latin Artist of the Year
Sammy Arriaga
Winner, Male Country Latin Artist of the Year
Photo: Lorenzo Huerta, León de Bronce
Photo: Lorenzo Huerta, León de Bronce
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