247PolkaHeaven’s Best of 2011:
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Polka Fans and the Internet Jockey’s of 247Polkaheaven have spoken and the results are final.
The nomination and voting process started in early January. First, the IJ’s with help from a small group of National Polka Stars compiled a list, making sure every CD released in 2011 was nominated. From that complete list, the IJ’s and Polka Stars voted for their favorites of 2011. The nominees receiving the most votes in all categories were added to the audience ballot. Polka Fans from around the world then cast votes for the best Polka CD’s, Songs and Entertainers of 2011.
Thank You to the Polka Fans who participated in the voting. Congratulations to the Polka Entertainers that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions by being awarded The 247Polkaheven Best of 2011 Awards!
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CATEGORY #1, POLISH STYLE
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 22
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IN THIS GAME TOGETHER, NEW BRASS EXPRESS |
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KNEWZ FLASH, The Knewz |
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MORE COWBELL, Polka Family |
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A NEW DAY, The Boys |
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THE SPIRIT CARRIES ON, Matt Lewandowski & The Alliance |
CATEGORY #2, SLOVENIAN (CLEVELAND STYLE)
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 18
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REMEMBERING EDDIE HABAT, Eddie Habat |
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IF YOU ONLY BELIEVE, Bud Hyrczyk |
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RAINBOW OF MUSIC, Frankie Spetich & Friends |
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CLEVE STYLE POLKAS & A SYMPHONE OF WALTZES, Joey Bajuk |
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AN ENCORE TRIBUTE TO BENZY RATHBONE, Tony Grandovic |
CATEGORY #3, CONTEMPORARY POLKA STYLE
Includes New Wave, Multi Genre, Big Band and Non Traditional Polka CD’s.
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 10
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THREE RING CIRCUS, Alex Meixner |
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WRAP YOUR HEART AROUND IT, LynnMarie Rink |
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NOT JUST ANOTHER POLKA, Jimmy Sturr |
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PEOPLE CHANGE, Copperbox |
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A WORLD OF MUSIC, Walt Procanyn Orchestra |
CATEGORY #4, POLKA VARIETIES
** Each category must have a minimum of 5 CD’s released in the year to qualify as a single/seperate category. All categories with less than 5 CD releases in the year will be voted for in the Polka Variety Category.
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 5
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CZECH-AMERICAN FESTIVAL FAVORITES, Fred Ziwich |
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25 YEARS MAKING TRACKS, Dujka Brothers |
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SWISS BUTTON BOX FAVORITES, Hank Haller |
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SONGS OF SLOVAKIA, Ralph Szubski and Wayne Tomsic |
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LEO LONNIE ORCHESTRA 20 YEARS, Leo Lonnie Orchestra |
CATEGORY #4, POLKA VARIETY - DUTCHMEN STYLE
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 13
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WIND ER UP, Wendinger Band |
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PEACHEY DANCING, Don Peachey |
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THE DICK RODGERS STORY, Dick Rodgers |
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#1 POLKA BAND, Six Fat Dutchmen |
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LET’S PARTY, Malek’s Fishermen |
CATEGORY #5, BEST SONG OF THE YEAR
Category includes new originals and cover tunes.
Original number of songs nominated: 73
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Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes, New Brass Express |
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In My Old Polish Town, The Boys |
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Down On The Corner, Polka Family |
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In This Game Together, New Brass Express |
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Is Anything Better Than Beer?, Alex Meixner |
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Cloud Number Nine, Matt Lewandowski & Alliance |
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Addicted To Polkas, Twin Cities Soundz |
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Fiddlin’ Around, The Knewz |
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My Baby Blues, The Knewz |
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Three Ring Circus, Alex Meixner |
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Baby’s Back Again, The Boys |
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I Want It That Way, The Knewz |
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The Spirit Carries On, Matt Lewandowski & Alliance |
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Don’t Pull Your Love, Polka Family |
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Wrap Your Heart Around It, Lynn Marie |
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And We Danced, Lynn Marie |
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Riverboat Polka, Eddie Habat |
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My Father’s Waltz, Frankie Spetich |
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Looking Back, Ron Pivovar |
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Where The Great Lakes Water Flows, New Brass Express |
CATEGORY #6, POLKA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR
All polka performers bands and individual acts are eligible.
Original number of polka artists nominated: 35
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ALEX MEIXNER |
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POLKA FAMILY |
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SQUEEZE BOX |
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EDDIE BLAZONCZYK’S VERSATONES |
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FULL CIRCLE |
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING!
Look for ballots in January of 2013 for the “247Polkaheaven.com Best of 2012".
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