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. 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.

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