247PolkaHeaven’s Best of 2007:
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Polka Fans and the Internet Jockey’s of 247Polkaheaven have spoken and the results are final.
The nomination and voting process started in early January. First, the IJ’s compiled a list making sure every CD released in 2007 was nominated. Then the IJ’s voted for their favorites of 2007. Those receiving the most votes in all 5 categories made up the audience ballot.
Polka Fans from around the world cast 4,466 votes for the best Polka CD’s, Songs and Entertainers of 2007. Thank You to the Polka Fans who participated in the voting and congratulations to the Polka Entertainers that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. 2007 was a wonderful year for Polka!
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CATEGORY #1, POLISH STYLE CD’S
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POLKAS FOR CHARITY LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED, Ted Borzymowski
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BULLETPROOF POLKAS, John Gora & Gorale
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COME SHARE THE WINE, Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra
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FLY, Polka Country Musicians
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HAPPY LOUIE LIVE, Happy Louie
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CATEGORY #2, SLOVENIAN CLEVELAND STYLE CD’S
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STUDIO TO STAGE, Eric Noltkamper
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DUELING POLKAS, Walter Ostanek Band and Brian Sklar and the Western Senators
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THE BEST OF VERNE & STEVE MEISNER, Verne and Steve Meisner
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POLKA SWEETHEART, Eddie Rodick
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TOGETHER AGAIN, Walter Ostanek and Bob Kravos
BUTTON BOX AT CHRISTMAS, Fred Ziwich
THE REST OF THE BEST OF, The Joe Fedorchak Orchestra |
CATEGORY #3, VARIETY CD’S
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SOLECTIVE SOUNDS, Kevin Solecki
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POLKA’S REVENGE, Brave Combo
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SQUEEZE ME, Squeeze Box
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POLKA FREAK OUT, Bubba Hernandez & Alex Meixner
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BACKYARD PARTY, Copper Box |
CATEGORY #4, BEST NEW SONGS
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When I Call Your Name, The Knewz
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Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie, Eric Noltkamper |
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Let’s Get This Party Started, Frank Liszka |
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Play A Song I Know, Lenny Gomulka |
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Come Share The Wine (Polka Version), Jimmy Sturr Orchestra |
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Stan Blout Medley, Brave Combo |
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Daj Mi Buzi Give Me A Kiss Polka, Tom Mroczka & The Music Box |
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At The Polka Fest, Brave Combo |
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If I Fell, Polka Freakout |
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Accordion A Go Go, Kevin Solecki |
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I Double Dare You, Eric Noltcamper |
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Fly, Polka Country Musicians |
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Karma Chameleon, John Gora & Gorale |
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Kiss of Fire, John Gora & Gorale
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Old Spinning Wheel Polka, Ampol Aires
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Daleko Daleko, John Gora & Gorale |
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Remember Me, Matt Lewandowski |
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1st Six Letters of Christmas, Charm City Sound |
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Before We Say Goodbye, Hank Guzevich & Chris Borkowski |
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Perko Medley, Eddie Rodick Band |
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Don’t Play Me a Sad Song at Christmas, Fred Ziwich
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Razzle Dazzle Polka, Walt Procanyn Orchestra
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CATEGORY #5, POLKA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR
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POLKA FAMILY BAND
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BRAVE COMBO |
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EDDIE BLAZONCZYK’S VERSATONES |
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JIMMY STURR ORCHESTRA |
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FRED ZIWICH & THE ISM |
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