Gloriana Wins AMA Breakthrough Award

New Country group Gloriana has been impressing fans since their debut album was released in August, becoming the best selling Country debut of 2009. Their fan base has paid off, proven by their win of the fan-voted T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2009 American Music Awards Sunday night. The foursome was nominated along with Lady GaGa, Keri Hilson and Kid Cudi.
“We cannot even put into words right now how thankful we are to the fans who voted for us and to everyone who has made the last couple of months an absolute dream come true,” said Cheyenne Kimball. “This is still a bit surreal for us,” added Tom Gossin. “It’s such an honor to win an American Music Award, especially since it is voted on by fans, and we are so grateful to have amazing fans.”
The first call the band received immediately following their win was from Taylor Swift, who was in London, to say, “I always believed in you guys and always knew you could do it.” Swift added with a laugh, “But didn’t actually think you’d do it!”
Gloriana has been on the road opening for some of Country Music’s biggest stars including Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley, and they will hit the road again next year on Swift’s Fearless 2010 tour.