Nominate Kish Moody for the 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards and help shine a spotlight on an Arkansas-born artist who is carrying the torch for modern traditional country. Every single nomination counts like a vote, and your support in all four categories can make a real difference.
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Enter Kish in these four categories:
- #6 Male Vocalist of the Year: Kish Moody
- #11 Album of the Year: Echoes From The Open Road – Producers: Kish Moody, Bobby G. Rice, Mike Shrimpf
- #12 Song of the Year: “Bait a Hook & Cast A Line” – Kish Moody
- #13 Songwriter of the Year: Kish Moody
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Male Vocalist (#6)
Century II Records recording artist Kish Moody is an Arkansas native whose voice blends classic country grit with a modern radio-ready edge. He has built his reputation not just in the studio but on stages across the region, including high‑energy showcase performances with Stereo Down that have been highlighted in 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards nomination conversations.
Kish’s recent live momentum, growing fanbase, and national industry attention position him as a standout Male Vocalist candidate from Arkansas.
Echoes From The Open Road – Album of the Year (#11)
Echoes From The Open Road is a storytelling‑driven country record that captures small‑town life, heartland highways, and honest emotion from an Arkansas songwriter with Nashville polish. The album is produced by Kish Moody, Bobby G. Rice, and Mike Shrimpf, combining Kish’s vision with the experience of respected country veterans.
Through this project, Kish has continued to expand his national reach, pairing his Arkansas roots with professional production and arrangements that sit comfortably alongside today’s country albums.
“Bait a Hook & Cast A Line” – Song of the Year (#12)
“Bait a Hook & Cast A Line” is a hooky, radio‑friendly country song that captures the fun, down‑home side of Kish’s writing and performance. The track has driven a wave of new fans through streaming and video exposure, with a YouTube celebration of the song hitting the #1 spot on a Roots Music chart, highlighting its national traction.
Backed by airplay support and playlist attention, “Bait a Hook & Cast A Line” stands out as a Song of the Year contender that represents Arkansas on a bigger stage while still sounding like home.
Kish Moody – Songwriter of the Year (#13)
Behind every Kish Moody release is a songwriter who lives and breathes the stories he sings. Kish crafts lyrics that lean into real‑life Arkansas experiences—love, loss, work, faith, and front‑porch memories—wrapped in melodies that resonate with both traditional and contemporary country audiences.
His songwriting has already intersected with the Arkansas Country Music Awards world through past collaborations and recognition, including work like “Other Side of Lonesome” with Moonshine Mafia, which appears on the Arkansas Country Music Awards nominees page alongside producer credit for Kish Moody and Bobby G. Rice.
Your Nomination Matters
The Arkansas Country Music Awards rely on fan and industry participation, and every correctly completed nomination form helps artists move closer to the final ballot. Taking a couple of minutes to submit Kish Moody in all four categories—#6 Male Vocalist, #11 Album (Echoes From The Open Road), #12 Song (“Bait a Hook & Cast A Line”), and #13 Songwriter—directly supports an Arkansas artist making noise far beyond state lines.
Click through to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Arkansas2026, enter Kish’s information in the appropriate spots, and share this page with friends, family, and fellow country music fans who want to see Arkansas talent recognized onstage.
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