New Hampshire ‘Idol’ Alex Preston Nominated For Music Award

Alex Preston, third place finalist of American Idol season 13, is in the running to win a New England Music Award

Representing our great state once again, Mont Vernon singer-songwriter Alex Preston is now in the running for the New England Music Award, Male Performer of the Year.

After the Idol season was over, Alex performed all over New England headlining major concerts up to 7,000 people.

Alex wrote this on his Facebook fan page on the day that the nominations came out:

“Happy New Year! In the past few years I have gone from playing to a few people in local bars to headlining in front of up to 7000 people. Thank you all so much for supporting me. I almost gave up, then I got on American Idol, and everything changed. I am so blessed. I hope this next year is just as good, I have so much planned. Thank you for continuing to support me. I love you.”

Other contestants for this award are Will Evans, Dan Blakeslee, Will Dailey, Tracy Walton and Zack Jones.

The New England Music Award website says that the honors go to local musicians who have made important contributions to the New England music scene.

“The New England Music Awards are presented every year to the musicians who call New England their home and whose dedication, spirit, and achievements over the last year have without a doubt established them as a contributing force to the most robust and diverse music scene in the country. The NEMA nominating committee consists of a variety of music industry experts including journalists from music publications, radio personalities, talent buyers, event planners, record label executives and more. This selection of professionals collectively represents all six New England states and every awards category.”

Hopefully Alex will win the award, and prove once again that New Hampshire is the greatest state.