About CCMA
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
To honor and pay homage to the true legends of the country music industry always close to its roots.
"Without the past, there is no future: A true legend is someone who has influenced the evolution of
country music"

LONG TERM VISION:
To become the authoritative shrine of the heritage of country music. A place for aspiring artists and
songwriters to hear and see the true legends of country music and be inspired to achieve their own
greatness.
About Us/2013 Competition Results
2013 Statewide Talent Competition Results
The Colorado Country Music Association had a very successful year for their 14th Annual State-Wide Talent Competition held at
Crossroads Arena & Event Center.

New Country Female Vocalist (7-12)
1st place- Lenae Terrain
New Country Female Entertainer (7-12)
1st place- Lenae Terrain
New Country Duo (7-12)
1st place- Abbey Schubert & Melodee Kessler

New Country Female Vocalist (13-16)
1st place- Kristi Hoopes,
2nd place-Annie Frost,
3rd place- Makayla Knapp

New Country Female Entertainer (13-16)
1st place- Kristi Hoopes,
2nd place- Makayla Knapp

Bluegrass Female Vocalist (13-16)
1st place- Annie Frost

New Gospel Male Vocalist (17-20)
1st place- Steven Huckaby

New Gospel Male Entertainer (17-20)
1st place- Steven Huckaby

Traditional Country Female Vocalist (A)
1st place-Katy Graves,
2nd place-Robin JoLeady,
3rd place-Chris Ulrich

Traditional Country Female Entertainer (A)
1st place-Robin JoLeady,
2nd place-Katy Graves,
3rd place-Deserae Diane

New Country Female Vocalist (A)
1st place-Julie McKissack tied with Chris Ulrich,
2nd place-Gypsy Kelso tied with Deserae Diane,
3rd place- Alyssa King

New Country Female Entertainer (A)
1st place- Julie McKissack,
2nd place-Alyssa King tied with Deserae Diane,
3rd place-Chris Ulrich

New Country Male Vocalist (A)
1st place- Clayton Chrysler,
2nd place- Rich Owen tied with Charles Shupe,
3rd place- Cliff Sandifer

New Country Male Entertainer (A)
1st place-Rich Owen

Traditional Country Male Vocalist (A)
1st place-Clayton Chrysler,
2nd place- Rich Owen & Charles Shupe tied

New Country Duo (A)
1st place- Julie McKissack & Alyssa King

New Gospel Male Vocalist (A)
1st place- JT Eagle

New Modern Song of the Year (A)
1st place- Rich Owen "Mama, Fix It",
2nd place- Alyssa King "This is What We're Fighting For"

New Modern Song of the Year (20 & Under)
1st place- Kristi Hoopes "Leave Me In The Dark"

Bluegrass Male Vocalist (Old School)
1st place-Lee Johnson

Traditional Gospel Male Vocalist (Old School)
1st place- Lee Johnson

Traditional Country Male Entertainer (Old School)
1st place- Lee Johnson

Traditional Country Duo (Mixed Age)
1st place- Daryl & Annie Frost

New Country Band of the Year (A)
1st place- Latigo

Patriotic Song of the Year (20 & under)
1st place- Kristi Hoopes "Angel's Anthem"

Traditional Gospel Song of the Year (A)
1st place- Misty Dawn "Truth Speaker"

Western Male Vocalist (Old School)
1st place- JJ Steele

New Country Instrumentalist (A)
1st place- Clayton Chrysler

Traditional Country Female Vocalist (Old School)
1st place- Juanita Bode

Traditional Country Male Vocalist (Old School)
1st place- Lee Johnson,
2nd place- James Pickart

New Country Male Vocalist (Old School)
1st place- Lee Johnson,
2nd place- James Pickart

Those entered into the CCMA Hall of Fame-
James Pickart & Steve Myers

Fred Audrey Visionary Award-
Kristi Hoopes

Bob Plegge Benevolence Award-
James & Kathy Pickart & Julie McKissack

Lance Valliant Award-
Lee Johnson

Lifetime Achievement Award-
Misty Dawn