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There are no better vibes than at Salt City Waltz show. We applaud the great volunteer efforts of the Syracuse Area Music Awards to recognize local talent.

The Sammys Board is pleased to announce the 2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show. The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, and the Award Show will be…

Below is the list of the 2024 Syracuse Area Music Awards Recipients. SAMMY awards are given based on the judgement of submissions sent to the SAMMYS Board by musicians in Syracuse and the surrounding area.

The 2024 Syracuse Area Music Award Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees were announced Tuesday February 6th. Congratulations to the 63 SAMMY Nominees in 13 categories, and six Hall of Fame Inductees!

Recent articles about the 2024 Syracuse Area Music Awards from area media outlets.

The Sammys Board is pleased to announce the 2024 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show. The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Upstairs at the Dinosaur, and the…

Below is the list of the 2023 Syracuse Area Music Awards Recipients. SAMMY awards are given based on the judgement of submissions sent to the SAMMYS Board by musicians in Syracuse and the surrounding area.

The 2023 Syracuse Area Music Award Nominees were announced Tuesday February 7th. The 2023 list of 63 nominees in 14 categories can be found below. The 2023 Nominations and Inductees Press Kit is now available for download.

The 2023 SAMMYS Press Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10:00am, at SubCat Studios. At that time, the nominees from 2022 recorded music submissions will be announced in their category, in addition to the 2023 Hall of…

Recent articles about the 2023 Syracuse Area Music Awards from area media outlets.

Along with your commercially released albums and EPs, artists are allowed to submit one eligible single for consideration!

The Sammys Board is pleased to announce the 2023 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show. The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 Upstairs at the Dinosaur, and the…

Below is the list of the 2022 Syracuse Area Music Awards Recipients. Winners in each category are highlighted below. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found on our Past Recipients page.

Recent articles about the 2022 Syracuse Area Music Awards from area media outlets.

The 2022 Syracuse Area Music Award Nominees were announced Tuesday February 8th. The 2022 list of 47 nominees in 11 categories can be found below.

The Sammys Board is pleased to announce the 2022 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 and Friday, March 4, 2022.

Below is the list of the 2021 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

The 2021 Syracuse Area Music Award Nominees were announced Wednesday February 3rd. This year a record-breaking number of recordings were submitted. An independent panel of music industry professionals and educators from around the country reviewed the submissions and made their…

Recent articles about the 2021 Syracuse Area Music Awards from area media outlets.

The Sammys Board is pleased to announce that there will be an Awards Show on Friday, March 5th. The awards show will be streamed free, live from SubCat Studios and will include musical performances by area artists/bands.

Below is the list of the 2020 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

Garland Jefferys was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame on March 5, 2020. The video above is an excerpt from the upcoming documentary about his life, “Who Is Garland Jefferys?”

Below is the list of the 2020 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

The two day event is scheduled for Thursday & Friday, March 5 & 6, 2020. Thursday, March 5, 2020, the SAMMYS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Upstairs @ the Dino. The SAMMYS Award Show will be Friday,…

The two day event is scheduled for Thursday & Friday, March 5-6, 2020. Thursday, March 5, 2020, the SAMMY Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Upstairs @ the Dino. The SAMMY Award Show will be Friday, March 6,…

Below is the list of the 2019 Syracuse Area Music Awards Recipients and Hall of Fame Inductees. Winners in each category are highlighted below. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found on our Past Recipients page.

Recent articles about the 2019 Syracuse Area Music Awards from localsyr.com, syracuse.com and cnyalive.com.

Below is the list of the 2019 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

The 2019 Syracuse Area Music Awards have been announced! The Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will take place on March 7, 2019 and the Award Show will be on March 8, 2019. Approximately 30 statuettes will be presented in Lifetime…

Plans are in the works for the 2019 Syracuse Area Music Awards. The two day event is scheduled for Thursday & Friday, March 7 & 8, 2019. Thursday, March 7, 2019, the SAMMY Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take…

The SAMMYS is having a press conference at 10:00 am on Tuesday September 25, 2018, at Ish Guitars in Armory Square to announce 2019 dates and information.

Recent articles about the 2018 Syracuse Area Music Awards from localsyr.com, Katrina Tulloch (syracuse.com) and cnyalive.com.

Below is the list of the 2018 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

Articles from Colleen Ferguson of The Daily Orange and Mike Kohli of NYSMusic.com, related to the announcement of the 2018 SAMMY Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees.

Below is the list of the 2018 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

The SAMMY Spotlight Series will be presented by our Supporting Sponsor NewsChannel 9 WSYR’s morning show – “Bridge Street”. Every Thursday, January 25, 2018 through March 1, 2018. Tune in, DVR or stream Bridge Street on Thursday’s at 10 am…

Since 1993, the SAMMYS have annually honored esteemed members of the Syracuse music community. To past winners, getting honored isn’t just about the awards – it’s about area musicians coming together to grow as a community. (Article by Colleen Ferguson…

2018 SAMMY Press Conference is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00am February 6, 2018, at the Palace Theater in Syracuse. At that time, the nominees from 2017 recorded music submissions will be announced in their category, in addition to the 2018…

Plans are in the works for the 2018 Syracuse Area Music Awards 25th Anniversary. The two day event is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, March 1 and 2, 2018. Tickets for both events go on sale February 6, 2018.

The SAMMYS Committee is proud to announce that the 2018 Syracuse Area Music Awards will be held March 1-2, 2018. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on Thursday March 1 (Upstairs at the Dino), and the Awards Show will be on Friday March…

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners of the 2017 Syracuse Area Music Awards. Winners in each category are highlighted below. A complete list of all previous SAMMY award winners can be found on our Past Recipients page.

Below is the list of the 2017 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

SAMMYS Press Conference to announce the Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, Educator of the Year & 2017 Nominees who submitted Recordings will be announced Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 10am at the Palace Theater on James Street in Syracuse. 2017 SAMMY Spotlight…

 The Syracuse Area Music Awards Return – Ushering in another year of great music in Central New York. By Sistina Giordano (localsyr.com) The Syracuse Area Music Awards are fast approaching and now is your chance to nominate your favorites for the…

The SAMMY’s Committee is excited to announce that plans are in the works for the 2017 Syracuse Area Music Awards. The two day event is scheduled for Thursday March 2 and Friday March 3, 2017. SAMMY Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and…

The SAMMYS Committee is proud to announce that the 2017 Syracuse Area Music Awards will be held March 2-3, 2017. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on Thursday March 2 (Upstairs at the Dino), and the Awards Show will be on Friday March…

Below is the list of the 2016 Syracuse Area Music Award recipients. Winners in each category are highlighted in bold. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found on our Past Recipients page.

Listen to the 2016 Syracuse Area Music Awards radio spot featured on The Rebel 105.9. Works best with Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer. Click here to download the audio file directly to your device.

Below is the list of the 2016 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees. A press kit is available, which includes pictures, bios and more information. A complete list of all previous SAMMY winners can be found…

The SAMMY Spotlight Series will be presented by our Supporting Sponsor NewsChannel 9 WSYR’s morning show – “Bridge Street”. Every Thursday, January 28, 2016 through March 3, 2016. Tune in or DVR Bridge Street on Thursday’s at 10 am to…

The SAMMYS Committee is excited to announce that plans are in the works for the 2016 Syracuse Area Music Awards show Presented by the World of Beer. The two day event is slated for Thursday, March 3, 2016 (Hall of Fame Induction…

The SAMMY’s Committee is excited to announce that plans are in the works for the 2016 Syracuse Area Music Awards Show Presented by World of Beer. The two day event is slated for March 3-4, 2016. The SAMMY Hall of…

The Sammys is an annual event. This year, the Sammy’s will celebrate Syracuse Area Music with the Hall of Fame induction Upstairs at the Dino Thursday, March 3, 2016. The Awards show will take place Friday, March 4, 2016 at…

Our radio spot, now airing on Syracuse’s 105.9 The Rebel.

Below is the list of the 2015 Syracuse Area Music Awards Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees.   SAMMYS Hall of Fame Inductees Lifetime Achievement Award Jon Fishman Hall of Fame Inductees Bobby Comstock Chris Goss Loren Barrigar The Works…

The Syracuse Area Music Awards executive board will hold a PRESS CONFERENCE on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 10 am @ the Palace Theatre Bistro, 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY. NewsChannel 9 WSYR’s “Bridge Street” will have live coverage from the…