13th Annual

Lexington Music Awards

Sunday, March 21 2026 | 6-8

UK Singletary Center for the Arts | After- Party Immediately Following at Old North Bar

About the Awards + Voting

Lexington Music Awards is a KY based music awards honoring Kentucky artists, music professionals, & community leaders!

Affectionately dubbed the LEXIs or LMAs by the local music community, these awards celebrate the 13th annual presentation in 2027. 

The LMAs have a one-of-a-kind nomination and awards process.  The public submits nominations through an online ballot during a designated period of time.  "The public" consists of music fans, industry professionals, and community members.  

Starting with the 2017 Awards, a professional panel was also added for each category. The goal of the pro panel is to ensure the best of Lexington do receive a nomination.  Professionals on the panel were picked for their knowledge of the Lexington KY music scene and their expertise in a specific category.  

🗳️ How Voting Works This Year:

The 2027 Lexington Music Awards Public Nomination period will open in October 2026! The top 6 nominees in each category will move onto the voting stage. Once the online voting ends and the pro panel has reviewed and voted, the nominees with the highest votes in each category are selected for the awards.  Popular vote meets industry peer review for every single award. It's the best of both worlds!

In past years, Music Award winners were decided by peer voting (nominees) and a professional industry panel. Nominations have always been 100% public.

That foundation stays the same with one addition: public voting now helps decide the winners.

🏆 Final results are weighted:

• 75% nominees + pro panel

• 25% public vote

This keeps the integrity of peer and industry recognition while giving fans and the community a real voice.