Die Gewinner wurden aus Tausenden von Einsendungen aus über 100 Ländern von einer Jury hochkarätiger Branchenexperten ausgewählt, darunter renommierte Künstler, Journalisten, Musikmanager, Talentkäufer und mehr.
Der Preis „Künstler des Jahres“ ist die prestigeträchtigste Auszeichnung und der Gewinner erhält 20.000 US-Dollar in bar. Jede Kategorie hat einen Gewinner, z. B. Bester Rockkünstler, Bester Countrykünstler, Bester Blueskünstler usw. Alle Gewinner erhalten eine individuell gestaltete abstrakte Skulptur/Auszeichnung von Society Awards, einem Unternehmen, das für die Gestaltung hochkarätiger Unterhaltungspreise wie den Emmys und Golden Globes bekannt ist.
Viele frühere Gewinner von Unsigned Only haben Verträge mit großen Labels unterzeichnet, sind international auf Tournee gegangen, haben sich Lizenzverträge gesichert und eine erfolgreiche Karriere aufgebaut, darunter: GAYLE, Ingrid Andress, Jordan Adetunji, Gabby Barrett, Coco Jones, Tenille Arts, Faouzia, Jordan St. Cyr, Brett Young und viele mehr.
Among this year’s top honors, Orlando Kallen is named Artist of the Year, a recognition reserved for a singular artist whose music and artistic vision resonated deeply with the judges. A gifted singer, songwriter, and producer, Kallen is a young pop artist who is emerging as one of Australia’s most exciting new talents in contemporary music. With millions of streams across platforms and a fast-growing social media presence, Kallen has built an international fanbase and is positioning himself as an artist to watch on the global music stage.
“We are thrilled to name Orlando Kallen as this year’s Artist of the Year,” said Candace Avery and Jim Morgan, Co-Founders of the Unsigned Only Music Awards. “His distinctive voice and commanding presence sets him apart. He signals the arrival of a major new talent – and he represents exactly the kind of artist that Unsigned Only was created to spotlight.”
Born of Greek, Egyptian, and Croatian heritage, Kallen balances mainstream pop accessibility with indie edge and rock energy. His singles have landed on prominent playlists, while his music videos have racked up impressive views and engagement. With multiple releases already under his belt and more music on the horizon, Kallen is proving himself to be a true creative force. Kallen’s win in Unsigned Only marks a milestone in what is shaping up to be a remarkable career.
“I’m so honored to be acknowledged by the Unsigned Only Music Awards,” said Kallen. “As an independent artist trying to make it in this crazy industry, I’m so grateful for this opportunity to be seen and heard. This award truly means the world to me and has inspired me to keep going and keep creating.”
In addition to Kallen, there is a winner in each of the 23 categories. Hailing from all over the world (63% of this year’s winners come from outside the USA), they range from talented amateurs to seasoned performers. For a complete list of winners, go to: https://www.unsignedonly.com/winners

Unsigned Only wird gesponsert von: The Church Studio; Play MPE; iProdigy; Merch Cat; und Music Business Registry – Jim Morgan, Unsigned Only Music Awards

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Unsigned Only is sponsored by: The Church Studio; Play MPE; iProdigy; Merch Cat; and Music Business Registry. – Jim Morgan, Unsigned Only Music Awards