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Voting now open for the 2nd Annual Heartland Awards ™️

Where you get to decide instead of corporate executives

Heartland Journal ®
Feb 3
 
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Actors and Singers matter.
Not because corporations say so —
but because people do.

Dear Valued Subscriber and Movie & Music Lovers,

As we step into another year celebrating authentic artistry, we at Heartland Journal are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Heartland Awards™ 2025 — an awards celebration built by fans, for fans, and focused on the artists who truly matter.

The entertainment awards landscape has changed dramatically. MTV — once the heartbeat of music and pop culture — along with its companion channels, has faded from broadcast as Paramount Global pivots toward streaming.

The MTV Movie & TV Awards did not return in 2025. Even closer to home, the 2025 CMT Music Awards were cancelled amid corporate mergers and restructuring.

I mean did see the Grammys? Not great.

As big corporations streamline schedules and chase profits, artists and fans are often left behind. When awards that once honored real talent disappear, something meaningful is lost.

But here’s the good news: Heartland Journal is here — and growing stronger.

Heartland Journal Awards

Unlike corporate-driven spectacles, the Heartland Awards™ 2025put the power back where it belongs — with the fans. Subscribers vote. Fans decide. No boardrooms. No sponsor agendas.

This is about honoring artists whose work moves us, reflects our communities, and carries the heartland spirit across music, film, and beyond — regardless of charts, streams, or corporate backing.

Learn more about categories, voting, and what’s ahead at HeartlandJournal.com.

  • Vote for your favorite actors and singers

  • Cast your ballot when voting opens — every vote counts equally

  • Celebrate winners chosen purely by fans

This is more than an awards show.
It’s a reminder that art’s true value comes from connection — not revenue.

Together, we’re keeping the spirit of the heartland alive in movies and music.

Steve Abramowicz
Editor-in-Chief
Heartland Journal

Proud Hosts of the 2nd Annual Heartland Awards™

Voting opens January 30th and closes March 31st at midnight.
Winners announced in April.
P.S. Leaderboards and voting details are coming soon — exclusively for subscribers.

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