BILLY YATES TAKES EUROPEAN CMA MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR HONORS
Nashville, TN -- The European CMA has announced the winners of it's annual awards and Nashville based singer/songwriter, Billy Yates has won the coveted "Male Vocalist of the Year" trophy. It was announced today by ECMA president, Rafel Corbi from the association headquarters in Palafrugell, Spain.
"What a tremendous feeling it is to win this award. After several years along with miles and miles of touring all over Europe, I'm truly blessed to have made so many friends along the way. Now to win this award only assures me that all of the hard work is paying off", says Yates. "This really is a time of celebration for myself and my European fans. They are so dedicated to real country music. I have them to thank along with the many amazing radio presenters who have embraced my music. I really can't thank these people enough."
Other Nashville-based artists who won included: Carrie Underwood - Female Vocalist of the Year; Brooks and Dunn - Duo of the Year; Brooks and Dunn with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill - Vocal Collaboration of the Year; George Strait (It Just Comes Natural) - Album of the Year