The Newlin Music Prize is a music award given to the best full-length album from Richmond, VA based on artistic merit without regard to style or popularity.
Richmond, VA
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The band thrives on the individual skills of its members, many of whom regularly perform and collaborate with other popular acts in the Richmond area.
The album features members Chet Frierson, Wynton Davis, Jordan Mason, Nate Clark, Forrest Link, Justin Ott, Chris Sclafani, Logos The Poetic, and Kayen Wilborn, and was recorded at Elephant Ear Studios and Go West Recording Studio alongside producer Ryan Gary.
"This album was six years in the making; it’s dedicated to the ones who yearn to liberate their body through music. Thank you to our community and beyond for supporting our artistry. This award further motivates us to keep pushing the musical envelope, & we're going to do that."
"We are honored to have been nominated alongside many of our musical peers, and even more humbled by winning this year's Newlin Music Prize," Weekend Plans said in a prepared statement.
The Newlin Music Prize is excited to announce the 20 albums on the 2026 Short List in consideration for this year's award that celebrates excellence in music from Richmond, VA.
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Each member of the jury will now review the 20 records and submit a ranked ballot, which will be used to determine the winner.
Whether you're a dedicated follower of Richmond's music scene or just beginning to explore its sounds, the 2026 Short List offers a compelling glimpse into its exceptional talent.
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Congratulations to @butcherBRWN for winning the 2024 Newlin Music Prize for the album Solar Music.
Their group’s prior album, Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey Featuring Tennishu And R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND, received a nomination for the 2023 Newlin Music Prize, while solo albums by DJ Harrison and Marcus “Tennishu” Tenney were each nominated for the prize in 2022.
More information can be found here:
newlinmusicprize.com/press/2…
