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Eureka Springs Music Awards celebrate local artists

Eureka Springs Music Award winners celebrate at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on Sunday, April 12, at The Auditorium. Pictured from left to right are Female Vocalist of the Year Jenna Melnicki, Songwriter of the Year Carolina Mendoza, Kenny Ray Jackson of Artist of the Year The Bad Jacksons, Male Vocalist of the Year Chris Harp, Musician of the Year and Bad Jacksons member Jackson Gibson, and Tami and Michael Cooper of Duo of the Year 96 Miles.

Eureka Springs Music Award winners celebrate at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on Sunday, April 12, at The Auditorium. Pictured from left to right are Female Vocalist of the Year Jenna Melnicki, Songwriter of the Year Carolina Mendoza, Kenny Ray Jackson of Artist of the Year The Bad Jacksons, Male Vocalist of the Year Chris Harp, Musician of the Year and Bad Jacksons member Jackson Gibson, and Tami and Michael Cooper of Duo of the Year 96 Miles.

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Co-hosts Que Thomas (left) and Danyelle Harris kick off the festivities. The two hosted the event for the second consecutive year.

Co-hosts Que Thomas (left) and Danyelle Harris kick off the festivities. The two hosted the event for the second consecutive year.

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Kenny Ray Jackson of The Bad Jacksons holds up the ESMA trophy as he and Jackson Gibson accept the award for Artist of the Year.

Kenny Ray Jackson of The Bad Jacksons holds up the ESMA trophy as he and Jackson Gibson accept the award for Artist of the Year.

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Chris Harp dedicates his award for Male Vocalist of the Year to son Baelin.

Chris Harp dedicates his award for Male Vocalist of the Year to son Baelin.

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Jackson Gibson accepts the award for Musician of the Year.

Jackson Gibson accepts the award for Musician of the Year.

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Honeysuckle Jam’s harmonies fill The Auditorium.

Honeysuckle Jam’s harmonies fill The Auditorium.

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John-Michael Scurio and Missy Harwood pose for a photo against the ESMAs backdrop.

John-Michael Scurio and Missy Harwood pose for a photo against the ESMAs backdrop.

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Jackson Gibson, Christine Lawrence and Kenny Ray Jackson.

Jackson Gibson, Christine Lawrence and Kenny Ray Jackson.

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Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:20 pm

And the ESMAs go to:

The 2026 Eureka Springs Music Awards were presented to:

Soloist of the Year

Chris Harp

Songwriter of the Year

Carolina Mendoza

Duo of the Year

96 Miles

Group of the Year

Sprungbilly

Musician of the Year

Jackson Gibson

Festival of the Year

Ozark Mountain Music Festival

Promoter of the Year

Mary Howze

Venue of the Year

Chelsea’s

Male Vocalist of the Year

Chris Harp

Female Vocalist of the Year

Jenna Melnicki

Artist of the Year

The Bad Jacksons

The 2026 Eureka Springs Music Awards were presented Sunday, April 12, at The Auditorium. Awards were presented in 11 categories.

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