CMIC Music Awards
The CMIC Music Awards, commonly abbreviated as CMA, is an annual music award show presented by China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association. CMIC stands for
China Music Industry Committee. Modelled after The Grammys and The BRIT Awards, CMIC Music Awards aim to create a more fair evaluation of music without influences from sponsors and focusing on artistry over entertainment.
The 1st CMIC Music Awards ceremony was held on July 20, 2017. It was held annually until 2020. On January 10, 2022, CMIC Music Awards resumed and announced nominees from 2020 and 2021. It has been on hiatus since.
Ceremonies
Categories
- Album of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Male Singer of the Year
- Female Singer of the Year
- Band of the Year
- Duo/Group of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Best Pop Album
- Best Pop Solo Performance
- Best Rock Album
- Best Rock Performance
- Best Contemporary Folk Album
- Best Contemporary Folk Performance
- Best Electronic Music Album
- Best Electronic Music Performance
- Best Chinese Traditional Vocal Album
- Best Chinese Traditional Instrumental Album
- Best Rap Album
- Best Rap Performance
- Best Jazz Vocal Album
- Best Jazz Instrumental Album
- Best Contemporary Classical Composition Album
- Best Classical Performance Album
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
- Best Score Soundtrack for Video Game
- Best Children's Album
- Best Lyrics
- Best Composition
- Best Arrangement
- Best Production for Record, Non-Classical
- Best Production for Album, Non-Classical
- Best Engineered Recording
- Best Mixed Recording
- Best Visual Design
- Best Music Video
- Chairman's Award
- Outstanding Contribution Award
Major awards winners