The celebration of the CBMA Awards (originally called the Cammys for Carolina's Magic Music Years) began in
1995 as an exciting party of performers and fans of Carolina
Beach Music. Fourteen bands entertained at the first
awards show held in Salisbury, NC. Those in attendance
will never forget the memorable event.
Charlotte, NC was
home to the CBMAs for the next two years as the awards show
continued to grow in size, scope and quality.
In 1998 the CBMAs
moved to North Myrtle Beach, SC and the CBMA Weekend was born.
During this festive weekend, entertainers perform at various beach clubs on
both Friday and Saturday nights. A "Band Fair" is
held prior to the awards show on Sunday afternoon.
The Hayes Jewelers VIP Party after the awards event, continues to be a tradition.
The mission of the
CBMA Awards is to promote Carolina Beach Music, its influences
and offshoots and the unique Carolina lifestyle by the presentation
of a first class awards show that originates each November
in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The show honors winners
in various categories and remembers the pioneers who originated
this music and helped make it great. Those honored
are performers, songwriters, radio personalities, mobile
DJ's, dancers, producers, engineers, promoters and others
who have been integrally involved with the music's success.
The further overall purpose is to keep this music alive
by getting young people involved in this fun yet clean cut
music, to give the music its deserved recognition, respect
and credibility, and to bring diverse people together in
an upbeat harmonious manner.
The CBMA Awards have
become an icon of Carolina Beach Music and the home of this
southern tradition. |