What award is the equivalent of the Oscars for the music industry?
South African Music Award for Newcomer of the Year by a selection of nominees. The SAMAs are considered the South African equivalent of the American Grammy Awards. MTN has been the title sponsor of the event since 2003. South African Music Award for Newcomer of the Year The South African Music Awards (often simply the SAMAs) are the Recording Industry of South Africa's music industry awards, established in 1995. The ceremony is held in late-April or May every year, with the judging process starting in November of the previous year. The nominations are typically announced at the end of March. The winners receive a gold-plated statuette called a SAMA.
Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year The Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year (올해의 노래상) is a "daesang" (or grand prize) award presented annually by CJ E&M Pictures (Mnet). It was first awarded at the 8th Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony held in 2006; the song "Partner for Life" by SG Wannabe won the award, and it is given in honor for artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position in the music industry Throughout the history of Mnet Asian Music Awards, only