Disclaimer: None of what I am about to tell you has any bearing on finalists or winners at this year’s Upstate Music Awards.
Being on the selection committee for the Upstate Music Awards means you have to listen to a lot of music. There are hundreds of nominees in 14 different categories and, if we are doing our job correctly, we listen to every single one of them. Many are old favorites, some are fresh faces, a lot are wildly talented at their craft, and some, sadly, should find other ways to spend their time.