Capsicum CEO Presents Female Vocalist of the Year Award at 2010 at EME Awards

Roger Meltzer, CEO of Capsicum Records LLC, a sponsor of the recent 2010 Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards in Kingston, Jamaica, presented this year's Female Vocalist of the Year Award to Cherine Anderson.

EME organizers were honored to have Cherine's presence, as this was her first appearance since winning her third Grammy the Sunday before. Cherine may be the first Jamaican female artist in recent times to hit five Billboard charts simultaneously. The feat brings about another first in Anderson's short career, as she might also be the first Jamaican female singer to register a song on the Billboard Rock Charts.

The Dancehall Soulstress is featured with Michael Franti & Spearhead on the Sly & Robbie produced smash hit "Say Hey (I Love You)", which has been added to many US top 40 radio and AAA radio stations in the past three weeks. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers charts 6 weeks ago and has been steadily climbing other charts.  Currently "Say Hey (I Love You)" is #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, #48 on the Billboard Rock chart, #14 on the Digital Songs chart, #22 on the Pop Songs chart and #43 on The Radio Songs chart.  According to Anderson "I am extremely happy, and it's an honor to be among so many talented artists who I listen to on commercial radio in the US." She continued, "I am so grateful to turn on the radio and to be able to hear Michael and myself being played right after bands like Coldplay, Madonna, Beyonce and Britney Spears."

Cherine is currently on a 47-date North American arena tour, joining Michael Franti and Spearhead to open for multi-platinum selling, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter John Mayer.  After a recent concert in San Francisco.  When asked about being the first on the rock chart Anderson smiles, "Wow, I didn't even know that, but I am so grateful for the way everything has progressed, all the tours and now having "Say Hey" playing in other non-reggae, urban markets. It's truly a blessing."

In other results of the EME Awards, India Arie was named this year’s International Friend of Reggae. Arie received her award after gracing the stage with Gramps Morgan. The two performed their duet, "Therapy", which is featured on Morgan’s album,"2 Sides of My Heart", named the 2010 EME Album of the Year. India Arie also performed her single "Ready For Love" and awed the capacity audience in the gardens at the Pegasus Hotel.  Jamaicans were thrilled to see Arie, who is the first international artiste in this category who has appeared in person to receive the award.  " I call myself an honorary member of the Morgan’s Family", she stated duringer acceptance speech. Describing herself as feeling "humble and excited",she spoke warmly of her love for the Jamaican people, and of the beauty of the island she admired during her stay at the luxurious Strawberry Hill resort.  

Three artists scooped up three awards each, Vybz Kartel took DJ of the Year (Male); Recording Artist of the Year; and Songwriter/Lyricist of the Year; Singer Jah Cure took Vocalist of the Year (Male), and his song "Call On Me" featuring Phyllisia Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year; Ding Dong took Best Original Dance Move of the Year; Song of the Year (Dancehall) – "Holiday" featuring Chevaughn; and Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall). 

For more information on all the winners of the 2010 EME Awards, please see www.emeawards.com.