Honky Tonk Music Association
Official Awards Registry
Browse the official HTMA winners below. Select any winner or act to view their complete recognition history.
2026 Royal Inaugural Season
Founder: Angela R. Anderson
Season Authority: Bryangela Dusti Roads
Will Hitchell — 2026 HTMA Recognition History
Also recognized / searchable as: THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION • The Vintage Explosion • William Hitchell
Wins13
Nominations6
Honors0
Total Entries19
| Year | Status | Official Award | Name / Credit | Recognition / Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Affinity Radio Lifetime Award | THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Band of the Year | THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Best Father / Daughter Duet Award | Will Hitchell & Daughter Anna | Best Pop/Rock Father/Daughter Duet — Love Hurts |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Best New Pop Song Award | William Hitchell | Thinkin' of You |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Best New Pop Song Award | William / Will Hitchell / THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | Thinkin' of You |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Entertainer of the Year | Will Hitchell | |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Entertainer of the Year | William / Will Hitchell | |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 King of Honky Tonk Music | Will Hitchell | Crazy / Blue Moon of Kentucky |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 King of Honky Tonk Music | William / Will Hitchell | Crazy / Blue Moon of Kentucky |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 King of Soul Music | Will Hitchell | A Change Is Gonna Come |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 King of Soul Music | William / Will Hitchell | A Change Is Gonna Come |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Royal Crown of the Fans | Will Hitchell | Voted by Fans — #1 Song: Tryin' To Get to You |
| 2026 | Winner | 2026 Royal Crown of the Fans | William / Will Hitchell | Voted by Fans — #1 Song: Tryin' To Get to You |
| 2026 | Nominee | 2026 Best Father / Daughter Duet Award | William Hitchell & Daughter | Love Hurts |
| 2026 | Nominee | 2026 Best Male Performance of a Classical Country Song Award | THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | Crazy |
| 2026 | Nominee | 2026 Best Male Performance of a Classical Country Song Award | THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | Blue Moon of Kentucky |
| 2026 | Nominee | 2026 Best Male Performance of a Classical Country Song Award | Will Hitchell | Blue Moon of Kentucky — Acoustic Session No. 2 |
| 2026 | Nominee | 2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist Award | THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | |
| 2026 | Nominee | 2026 Best New Rock Song Award | William Hitchell / THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION | Take My Troubles Away |