The first Eureka Springs Music Awards were presented Sunday, April 13, at The Auditorium.

The awards are the brainchild of organizer Que Thomas, who shared master of ceremony duties with Danyelle Harris, administrative manager for the City Advertising and Promotion Commission. Thomas and the CAPC teamed up to present the awards, which will now be an annual event.

Nominees arrived at The Aud in a limousine and posed for photos on the red carpet, along with other attendees.

In addition to the awards presentations, the ceremony also included live performances from Chris Harp, Los Roscoes, Dominic B. Roy and 96 Miles.

Awards were presented in 10 categories.

Winners were:

Soloist of the Year

■ Chris Harp

Duo of the Year

■ 96 Miles

Group/Band of the Year

■ Chucky Waggs and

the Company of Raggs

Male Vocalist of the Year

■ Kenny Ray Jackson

Female Vocalist of the Year

■ Opal Agafia

Musician of the Year

■ Alex Hawf and Joe Grogan (tie)

Promoter/Ambassador of the Year

■ Bear Morrison

Venue of the Year

■ The Gravel Bar

Festival of the Year

■ Hillberry Music Festival

Artist of the Year

■ The Bad Jacksons Special recognition was given to Ron Landis and Adam Moraga, and CAPC executive director Mike Maloney presented a guitar to Ron Sumner for more than 25 years of service as The Aud’s technical director.

Next year’s Eureka Springs Music Awards will be presented on April 12, 2026, at The Auditorium.