The 2010 Boston Music Awards were presented on December 6, 2010, at the Liberty Hotel in Boston. Peter Wolf's Midnight Souvenirs won the prize for album of the year and Amanda Palmer was named artist of the year. The Dropkick Murphys were Live Artist of the Year, M-Dot was named Hip-Hop Artist of the year, Kingsley Flood won as New Artist of the Year, and "Living in America" by Dom won Song of the Year. In total, 32 awards were given. 2006 The 2006 Boston Music Awards were held in the Avalon Ballroom on September 27, 2006. Awards included: Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls); Male Vocalist of the Year: Josh Ritter; Outstanding Pop/Rock Band: Dresden Dolls; Act of the Year: Dresden Dolls; Best New Local Act: HUMANWINE; Album of the Year (Indie): Misson of Burma – The Obliterati; Album of the Year (Major): Guster – Ganging Up On the Sun; Female Singer/Songwriter: Melissa Ferrick; Male Singer/Songwriter: Will Dailey; Hall of Fame Induction: Gang Green Best Funk or Jam Band: Parker House and Theory 2005 Ray Lamontagne: Best Male Singer/Songwriter, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year 2004 The So and So's: Local Debut Album of the Year 2002 Catie Curtis: Song of the Year on an Indie Label 2001 American Hi-Fi: Rising Star award 2000 Powerman 5000: Album Of The Year and the Rising Star award 1998 Laurie Geltman: Outstanding Female Vocalist. Orbit: Debut Album of the Year "Libido Speedway" A&M (Major Label) Amazing Royal Crowns: Rising Star, Debut Album of the Year (Indie Label), Video of the Year and Outstanding Club Band References Culture of Boston American music awards External Links Official website