Announced May, 2008 SONG OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers, "I'm Leavin'" ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers ALBUM OF THE YEAR: George Strait, It Just Comes Natural MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Billy Yates FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Carrie Underwood GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers DUO OF THE YEAR: Brooks & Dunn VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Brooks & Dunn w/ Sheryl Crow & Vince Gill, "Building Bridges" EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers EUROPEAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer, Yesterday Once More EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR: Peter & The Rowers, "I'm Leavin'" EUROPEAN COUNTRY RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR: Hermann Lammers Meyer ECMA FUTURE STAR AWARD: Peter & The Rowers INDIE ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Mike Lounibos, Planet California COUNTRY PROMOTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR: Rohnbob Promotions COMPILATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR: Hillcrest MEDIA AWARD: Lucie Diamond (UK) ECMA Awards 2006 Announced July 8, 2007 SONG OF THE YEAR: Faith Hill, "Mississippi Girl" ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Troy Cook Jr. MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Todd Fristch FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Lucie Diamond GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR: Slow Horses DUO OF THE YEAR: Brooks & Dunn VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: Roy Rivers & Dolly Parton, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" (Roy Rivers sent the following message along with Dolly: "Dear Voting Members and Professionals of the ECMA, it is with great excitement and thanks that Dolly and I accept your votes awarding us the 2006 Vocal Collaboration of the Year award! For me personally to have been nominated in so many categories was both a humbling and empowering experience. To actually win this award is a tremendous honor that will always be looked back upon as a cherished highlight of my career in music.I look forward to bringing more music to the great people of Europe in the future. I feel I've found a home there, and like everyone, I'm always anxious to return home. Thank-you for honoring and accepting me! Peace, Roy Rivers") COUNTRY PROMOTER OF THE YEAR: Ross Allen COUNTRY RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR: Etienne Bertels & Pete Smith EUROPEAN COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Lucie Diamond ECMA FUTURE STAR AWARD: Lucie Diamond (UK) ALBUM OF THE YEAR: "Todd Fristch". Todd Fristch COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR: "I Can't Look At That" (Christian Ulrich Schulz & Tom Dyba), sung By