Boston Music Awards 2000

Date: April 13, 2000
Venue: Orpheum Theatre, Boston

Hard-rockers Godsmack completed a fantasy year by copping four awards – including act of the year – at last night’s Kahlua Boston Music Awards at the Orpheum Theatre. Trailing close behind were blues sensation Susan Tedeschi and club favorites the Sheila Divine with three apiece.

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Godsmack - Keep Away
(Act of The Year)

WINNERS


Act of The Year

Godsmack



Rising star

Powerman 5000




Debut Album of The Year (major label)

LFO's "LFO"




Rock Band (major label)

Godsmack




Debut Rock Band (major label)

The Push Stars




Single of The Year (major label)

"Give It to You" by Jordan Knight




Female Vocalist (major label)

Donna Summer




Male Vocalist (major label)

Sully Erna of Godsmack




Song/Songwriter

"Keep Away" by Sully Erna/Godsmack




Album of The Year (indie label)

"New Parade" by the Sheila Divine




Debut Album of The Year (indie label)

"Wide Awake with the Pills" by the Pills



Single of The Year (indie label)

"Rock Me Right" by Susan Tedeschi




Female Vocalist

Susan Tedeschi




Male Vocalist (indie label)

Aaron Perrino of the Sheila Divine


Song/Songwriter (indie label)

"Because I Told You So" by Jonatha Brooke



Video of The Year

"I Love You Came Too Late" by Joey McIntyre




Rock Band (indie label)

The Sheila Divine




New Rock Band (indie label)

(tie) Star Ghost Dog, Waltham


Hardcore/Metal Band

Tree


Club Band

The Gravel Pit


Rap/Hip-hop Act

Mr. Lif


Ska Band

Kicked in the Head



Reggae Band

One People


Jazz Act

Fully Celebrated Orchestra


Jazz Vocalist

Rebecca Parris



Male Singer/Songwriter

Martin Sexton


Female Singer/Songwriter

Melissa Ferrick


New Singer/Songwriter

Adrianne


Blues Act

Susan Tedeschi


Country Act

Dave Foley Band


World Music Act

Babaloo


Producer

David Minehan


Hall of Fame

Donna Summer, Gang Starr