THANK YOUS FROM PRESENTERS NOMINEES & WINNERS
Congratulations on 10 Years
Houston Geronimo
Mescalero, NM Oct 8, 2008 @ 4:10 PM edit | delete
Congratulations to all the nominee's and winners... Just wanted to add a message as to how awesome the show was and niagra falls... I thank god for the many blessings he has bestowed on me by giving me the opportunity to be a part of the NAMA association as well... Many thanks and blessings to Ellen for letting me in on the show Rosie you are awesome and the to the crew of the NAMA association Two huge Thumbs up on a job well done... Have a blessed day and hope to here from you all soon...
Wes Smith
Oklahoma Oct 8, 2008 @ 10:20 AM WaDo.... My son is a member of the Cherokee National Youth Choir (Josh) and I wanted to say thank you to all those who voted for the Youth Choir. These teenagers give up a lot of there time to learn the language and to learn the songs, they work real hard and this is such a great tribute to their hertiage. My son came back from the NAMMY's and saying that EVERYONE was so very kind to all the choir members and really made them feel a part of the music industry. Thanks again, Wes
Jim Boyd
I had a great time at the Nammys, and very much appreciated the Award. I was very inspired by the show and am back at it again. I sure appreciate what you've done in the past ten years, and am very proud of your accomplishments. I know it's definitely not an easy job
You and your organization has inspired so many musicians from throughout Indian country. It's also great to see all the young kids who are ready to take on the world, and whose goal is to someday get a Nammy. I hear from them on, at least, a weekly basis. You have even inspired others to start their own awards shows. Before the Native American Music Awards, there was no place for native musicians, from contemporary to traditional, to gather and be recognized, this is a great accomplishment. So again, thank you, as I am very proud of you, Donald, Uncle Joe, and the entire NAMA family for ten years of NAMA success.
Congrats on another successful year and Happy 10th Anniversary!
Best wishes,
Kathy D. Norris
Canyon Records
Halito,
We tuned in from our studio here in Oklahoma after a long day of
working with the Chickasaw Nation to watch the 10th annual NAMMYS.
We were so honored to be announced as the 2008 Debut Group of the
Year. We're excited to start on our next album "Fight for Survival"
Thank you and your crew again. As a producer/editor here in Oklahoma, I've put
my share of shows together and it takes alot of hard work behind the
scenes to keep things flowing and it's not an easy job. Kudos for
your dream and the NAMMYs!
All the best and Yakoke again!
Brad Clonch
First off I would like to extend my thanks for the honor and the privilege of attending your fabulous show and awards ceremony, you did an outstanding job on all fronts, and it was a memorable time for me and my associates and one that will never be forgotten. Thank You in advance for your time and once again for a great event.
D.H.
Member of the Board Of Governors for The Recording Academy Grammy Awards
We had such a fun time and the guys (Dago Braves) were beside themselves over the win. We brought the award to our BET interview today. :-) Thanks much for all the help! It was great meeting you all. -- paula
Paula Gould /PEG PR
It's all good, I had a good time this year as usual. It didn't matter to me who won in the Hip Hop category, obviously I would have liked to win. It was a little frustrating to not see the award presented at the actual show and to just have it reduced to text on a screen during intermission was disappointing. I know some of the nominees were upset due to them flying all the way out and spending all that money and to not even see their album and music presented in even the 10 second clip made them mad. I know there has been a lot controversy online with this years awards but when you are on top there is always going to be folks talking down on what you do and that's especially in Indian Country. The Nammys were the first and still the best and most professional Native Awards ceremony. I appreciate everything that the NAMMYS and everyone involved has done for my career and Maniac's as well. NightShield
Just wanted to say thanks again for the nice weekend, it was allot of fun. I thought the Redbone, Janice Marie, Blackfoot closing was awesome. I hope you have it in the falls again next year.
take care
Ed Ko / Tonemah
We all want to thank you, Donald, Uncle Joe and all your volunteers that make your organization such a great one. The awards we received meant so much to us and are so thankful for them. We had a wonderful time again at the Seneca Niagara Hotel/Casino-they also have a wonderful staff of people! Hope you and everyone at NAMA get some time to unwind! Please let us know if you need any help with anything!
Sincerely,
Kathy Summers, Manager
Buffalo Moon Records
For Brule, AIRO, Nicole
Hi Ellen, Hope you are home by now. Sorry I didn't get to see you at the after party but had a Sunday morning 7:00 am back to Dallas. I remember the days when I would have driven to the airport directly from the party. Ellen, thank you so much for the screening opportunity Friday evening. It is such an honor to screen before my piers and fellow artists. The audience really got the message. The Great Grandson of Henry Pratt attended the show and had no idea of his family history and the boarding school story. He was in tears. The entire awards program was great, Buddy Big Mountain, always a hit. If there is anything I can do for you or NAMA, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing you next year. I have invited Principal Chief Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation to next years program.Best Regards,
Steve
I had an unbelievable weekend! Thank you for letting me help. In addition to winning (which was huge!), it was incredibly fun working backstage and helping out. Now this is an amazing thing - I am getting emails (see email below) from people across the country I do not know (or at least I think I don’t…), congratulating me on winning as well as saying they saw me on the web cast. Now that, is way cool! What a great time I had... Thank you again.
Golana’ Scott Cunningham
First of all congratulations on putting on an absolutely wonderful show yesterday. I don't know where to begin! Thank you so much for the opportunity you gave my dancers by being part of this years Nammys. It was the greatest experience for them to take part of something so special and professional. I can't tell you how proud of them I am for handling the quick choreography and staging of their piece which we put together in a total of about 3 or 4 hours this past week to how well they handled the atmosphere of being amongst so many famous people in the industry. This was huge for them (and myself)! We've never been a part of something at this level. Everyone was so nice too. This will not only be a life long memory but a great stepping stone for them in their very early dance careers! I could only hope that you will call on us in the future! Thank you once again for everything and bravo to you for what you have done for the Native American people in the music industry. Hopefully you have some time to relax and take a break. I know how I feel after our annual dance concert, I can't even begin to imagine how much goes into something at this level. Take care!
Patty
We're so honored. Thank you so much.. I hope the show was stellar last night.
All the Best
Berta (Blackfire)
Great job on the NAMMYS Ellen,
it's hard to find the right words to describe such a great event, your work is awesome bringing gifted musicians together to perform for the Creator & for Mother Earth...., never forgetting the past & have great leaders relations in attendance and making good history as you go...,
we want to be part of your work..., regardless if my son BLU did not win an award, he had a great time meeting with people from around this great continent. it took us 2 days to get there and 2 days to get back home by vehicle and was worth the trip.
may the Great Spirit be with you & your family.
take care,
BLU's Dad
Barry Morin
I would like to take a moment to say thank you for the honor of being
able to do the announcing for the Nammy's this year. It was a wonderful
experience and something I will remember for a long time to come. Again Thank You
Donald Blackfox
I just wanted to thank you for asking me to be part of the Awards. It was an awesome experience, everyone I met was so nice. I thought I was going to be nervous, but I wasn't at all. I am doing another NAMMY Winner show this week. Thanks for starting the NAMMYS ten years ago, I know it will only get bigger and better. If you ever need any help with the awards, please let me know. Thanks again and please keep in touch.
David Martin
Native Voices
WJJL 1440 AM
Many thanks for all your efforts in creating and maintaining the Native American Music Awards through these ten years. It was an honor and a pleasure presenting and performing at the 10th Annual NAMA’s. Thanks for all your patience and perseverance, through all the giving time. It is truly a wonderful gift of spirit and good will, coming from good hearts.
Sincerely
Oneowe xe (I thank you)
charley
Ghosthorse
Just a short note to thank you for the opportunity to work with you in Niagara Falls. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the atmosphere of so many artist. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lance White Magpie
(Descendant of Crazy Horse)
CJoe
Navajo Rez Oct 7, 2008
Thank you, to everyone that voted for Janelle Turtle. She is my sister, through NAC and we are very proud of her. So, in-return we are wishing you alot of good blessing and more good songs. "Aho"
Bluesmahn
Detroit Oct 7, 2008
Thanks for giving that award to Jimmy Wolff...He's a good friend and all this music is real good...the crow girls are great! james
Richard Stepp
Miami, Oklahoma
Member since Jan 26, 2008 Oct 7, 2008 I had a great time at the 2008 NAMMY AWARDS. All the other nominees, winners and performers were gracious and awesome. Congratulations to all the winners and I hope to see you all next year if not sooner. Richard
Hiwayman,
Browning, MT Oct 7, 2008
Way to go, Blackfoot Confederacy!!! Very proud of ya.
Lightsight
Pittsburg, Kansas, United States of America
Super Congratulations to all my Native American friends who have become my chosen family! It has been so wonderfull to be blessed with so many extra special memories from you all as we have grown closer to each others hearts through the years Wa do, Namaste'
Karen
Seoul, South Korea
Hey all, Thank you so much from The Crow Girls. We are so honored to be awarded in the folk category. Thank you and many blessings!!! Karen Donaldson Shepherd
Esther
Greece Oct 6, 2008
Yay!Congratulations Jana and Brule'& Airo!!
Injunuity
Ada, Oklahoma Oct 5, 2008
Halito/Chukma to all the NAMMY watchers and fans online and at the 10th annual show. We are honored to receive the 2008 NAMMY for Debut Group/Duo of the Year! Yakoke to you all and to the NAMMY staff! www.myspace.com/injunuity www.injunuity.net
