247PolkaHeaven’s Best of 2010:
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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 with help from a small group of National Polka Stars compiled a list, making sure every CD released in 2010 was nominated. Then the IJ’s and Polka Stars voted for their favorites of 2010. Those receiving the most votes in all 5 categories became the audience ballot. Then Polka Fans from around the world cast votes for the best Polka CD’s, Songs and Entertainers of 2010.
Thank You to the Polka Fans who participated in the voting. Congratulations to the Polka Entertainers that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions by being awarded The 247Polkaheven Best of 2010 Award!
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CATEGORY #1, POLISH STYLE
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 20
Total votes cast in this category: 1113 |
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GET UP AND DANCE, Polka Country Musicians
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RAISE YOUR GLASSES, NIECH SIE GRA, Ed Guca & The Polish Canadians |
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2K10 THE NEXT PHAZE, Tony Blazoncczyk’s New Phaze |
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OVERLOOKED, John Stevens’ Doubleshot |
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REMEMBER THIS, Polish Connection |
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RESURGENCE, Bud Hundenski & The Corsairs |
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THE BEST OF DICK PILLAR, Dick Pillar and his Polkabration Band |
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JAMMIN AT THE CABIN, Polskie Swingmasters & Friends |
CATEGORY #2, SLOVENIAN (CLEVELAND STYLE)
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 15
Total votes cast in this category: 934 |
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THE TWO OF US, Frankie Yankovic and Walter Ostanek
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BUTTON BOX MAGIC, Dick Tady Orchestra |
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, Kravos Recoding |
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE, Jerry Kernz |
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PINT SIZE POLKAS VOLUME 2 DANCE, Mike Schneider |
CATEGORY #3, CONTEMPORARY POLKA STYLE
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 9
Total votes cast in this category: 1121 |
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POLKA WORLD, Mike Surratt and the Continentals
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A KOLENDY EVENING, Stephen Kaminsky |
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KIKIRIKI, Brave Combo |
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LET’S DANCE, NEW YOUR CITY, Walt Procanyn Orchestra |
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PIRATES, WOMEN, AND BEER, Chardon Polka Band |
CATEGORY #4, POLKA VARIETIES
Original number of CD’s released and nominated: 5
Total votes cast in this category: 878 |
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BRUEGGEN DOWN THE HOUSE, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen
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POLKAFACE, Polkaholix |
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POLKAS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART, Gary Kuchenbecker’s Orchestra |
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POLKA CELEBRATION, Vrazel’s Polka Band |
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WELL…IT’S ABOUT TIME, Jim Busta Band |
CATEGORY #5, BEST SONG OF THE YEAR
Original number of songs nominated: 73
Total votes cast in this category: 3598 |
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Tribute to Eddie Blaszonczyk Sr. Medley, Polish Connection
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Get Up and Dance, Polka Country Musicians |
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Mr. Magic Polka, Dick Tady Orchestra |
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Raise Your Glasses, Ed Guca & The Polish Canadians |
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Polka Shoes, Mike Surratt & the Continentals |
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Niech Sie Gra, Let The Music Play, Ed Guca & The Polish Canadians |
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I’m Here (Lullaby Waltz), Jerry Kernz |
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Two Sisters Polka, Chardon Polka Band |
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You Showed Me, Mike Surratt & the Continentals |
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Polka Weekend Fun, John Stevens’ Doubleshot |
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La Bella Luna Waltz, Dick Tady Orchestra |
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I Want a Girl, Walt Procanyn Orchestra |
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Kikiriki, Brave Combo |
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Ashes Of Love, Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze |
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You’re The Reason, John Stevens’ Doubleshot |
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When I Was Just A Boy, Polish Connection
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Polka Heaven Polka, The Honky Express |
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My Maria Polka, Frankie Yankovic, Walter Ostanek |
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Roll Out The Stoney’s, Bud Hundenski & The Corsairs |
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Dreaming Waltz, Frankie Yankovic, Walter Ostanek |
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Bring Back The Good Old Days, Walt Procanyn Orchestra |
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Polka From Pittsburgh, Bud Hundenski & The Corsairs |
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Let’s Dance Polka, Walt Procanyn Orchestra |
CATEGORY #6, POLKA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR
Original number of polka artists nominated: 30
Total votes cast in this category: 1134 |
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Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men
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Polka Country Musicians |
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Polka Family |
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John Gora & Gorale |
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Alex Meixner |
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Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push |
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Squeezebox |
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Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones |
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Eddie Forman & EFO |
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Jimmy Sturr Orchestra |
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