Fort Worth is home to some of the best musicians in North Texas, so much so that you (yes, you) are worthy of your very own, super-special awards season. That’s why we did not include music categories in this year’s Best Of edition. Instead, your time to shine will be in November and December.
Nomination Phase
For the full month of November, loyal Weekly readers can nominate their favorite local bands and musicians via a write-in ballot. The format will be like the Best Of ballot. You’ll be able to write in your choices from our select group of categories, plus there will be a Wildcard field for writing in what you think we’ve overlooked. We’re only human.
Voting Phase
The bands and musicians with the most votes, along with additional selections from our small-but-mighty band of music writers, will move on to the Voting Phase. For the full month of December, Weekly readers will pick their favorites from the final list. During both the Nomination Phase and the Voting Phase, this is limited to one ballot per person. (Don’t try to cheat. We always catch you.)
Music Awards Ceremony
Sometime in the first quarter of 2027, we will have a fabulous awards event announcing and celebrating the 2026 winners, honoring those we have lost, and inducting a few luminaries into our Hall of Fame.
Musicians, we will have free graphics for you to #PromoteTheVote sometime in late October. In the meanwhile, email Jennifer@FWWeekly with questions, comments, concerns, compliments, thoughts, and prayers.
