Myx bares Music Awards nominees

MANILA, Philippines - The MYX Music Awards (MMA) 2010 Nomination Night announced this year’s nominees for over 19 categories including the most coveted awards Favorite Artist, Favorite Group and Favorite Music Video. The night also featured performances by some of the country’s top music artists. The event was hosted by VJs Robi, Bianca, Chino, Janine and Nel.

Last year’s MMA Favorite Group Award, 6cyclemind opened the night with the song Kasalanan followed by the Favorite New Artist nominee Letter Day Story. Both bands featured Gloc-9 who is nominated for six categories. Hale also brought the house down with its hit song Bahay Kubo nominated as Favorite Music Video. Hale lead vocalist Champ hopes to win an MMA trophy this year. If they get lucky, it will be Hale’s first from MMA. He talked about his band’s experience while shooting the music video with Heart Evangelista, also nominated for Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video.

Kyla treated the audience to an inspiring song. Chicosci ended the event with the song Diamond Shotgun. The band is also nominated in six categories including Favorite Rock Video and Favorite Song.

Rico Blanco is also tied with Gloc-9 and Chicosci with six nominations while Sarah Geronimo is tied with Kyla, both with five nominations.

Voting for the MYX Music Awards 2010 is until Feb. 26. To vote, text MMA (space) number of nominee and send it to 2366. Support your favorite music icons by voting and find out if they bag the award in the MYX Music Awards on March 2, 6 p.m. at the Music Museum. For details and the complete list of nominees, log on to www.MYXph.com and tune in to MYX.