Mae Estes Named “Female Vocalist of the Year” by Arkansas Country Music Association for 3rd Year in a Row

By Mark Keith, 06/6/23 10:54 AM

Hope’s own Mae Estes took home the Arkansas Country Music Association’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” for a third year in a row in Monday night’s (6-5) annual awards ceremony in Conway.  Estes also was on the program as well.  She has produced an impressive body of work in both writing and recording and made her debut on the Grand Old Opry earlier this year.  She is a graduate of Hope High and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee where she pursues a full-time career in music.

Hope’s Hempstead Hall was a finalist for the “Venue of the Year” award.  That award went to “The Farm” in Eureka Springs.  This marks the second time Hempstead Hall has been among the top 5 nominees for the venue award.