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Saint Louis, MO, United States, 10/09/2009 - KDHX nominated for national CMJ award for outstanding community resource station also voted "Best Radio Station" and for "Best Rock Radio Program" in The Riverfront Times Best of Saint Louis 2009.
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KDHX, Saint Louis' award-winning, independent community radio and media arts organization, is pleased to announce it has been nominated in the category of "Biggest Community Resource" by CMJ, the nationally recognized New York-based, music trade industry organization.
"Always presenting shows and getting the word out in the greater St. Louis area about new and independent music." "The most selfless station in the country" CMJ
CMJ Network "connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print magazines." The organization provides information and music discovery resources, and community to new music fans, professionals, and artists. The organization’s weekly music business trade magazine CMJ New Music Report is "the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales, and it produces CMJ New Music Monthly, the leading publication for the emerging music enthusiast."
Over the past three years KDHX has received several nominations and awards from national music organizations including PLUG, the online music group that recognizes the independent music community and sponsors music awards based on votes from music lovers from around the world. 88.1 KDHX was nominated for the 2008 PLUG Independent Music Awards; other awards include two from CMJ for the "Best Community Resource 2007" and "Best Community Outreach" 2006, and nominations for "Station of the Year" and "Most Eclectic Programming" in 2006.
In addition to the nomination by CMJ, 88.1 KDHX was awarded "Best Radio Station" by the Riverfront Times and in the publication's Readers' Choice vote in the newspaper’s Best of Saint Louis 2009 edition. The Riverfront Times also named KDHX morning host Cat Pick's Emotional Rescue "Best Rock Program". Additional awards over the past ten years by the Saint Louis' Riverfront Times include Readers' Choice Awards for "Best Radio Station," "Best Arts Institution," "Best Rock Program" and "Best Radio Personality," among others.
"KDHX has become an important resource and institution in Saint Louis over the past twenty-one years and we're honored to receive the CMJ nomination and Riverfront Times awards," commented Nico Leone, co-executive director for KDHX. "On behalf of the many volunteers and fans that make KDHX one of the best independent music and media arts organization's in the country, we'd like to voice a resounding 'thank you'."
About KDHX
KDHX (kdhx.org) is the award-winning, independent radio station and media arts organization in Saint Louis, Missouri. 88.1 KDHX broadcasts in St. Louis and the surrounding region bringing diverse radio programming and worldwide streaming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. KDHX supports music, the arts and culture in Saint Louis through media arts outreach and education programs, and by the promotion of independent and local music. KDHX is community supported and licensed to the Double Helix Corporation, a non-profit organization, which fosters the production and growth of independent media.
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