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THE winners in the minor categories in the 20th Awit Awards were announced at the presscon held Thursday night at the Citibank Towers in Makati. The winners are as follows:

For Best Vocal Arrangement, Moy Ortiz and Mel Villena won for the song “The (Not So) Little Drummer Boy” from the Christmas album of The Company for Viva Records.

For Best Musical Arrangement, Ryan Cayab-yab won for the song “Madaling Araw” also from Viva Records.

For Best Engineered Recording, Ferdie Marquez and Efren San Pedro won for the song “I Do” from Warner Music Philippines .

For Best Album Package, the winner is Inksurge.com for the album “Tala-Arawan” from EMI-Philippines.

For Best Regional Recording, the winner is the song “Hilot” (produced by Jon Ilagan), composed by Scrambled Eggs and sung by Jay-R Siaboc from Star Recording/Dream Music.

For Best Christmas Song, the winner is ‘“Noche Buena” produced by Moy Ortiz for Viva Records. This was the classic composed by Felipe de Leon with lyrics by Levi Celerio.

For Best Dance Song, the winner is “Shake It Off” sung by Gary Valenciano from his “Relevance” album under Universal Records. He’s also the producer and composer/lyricist of the song.

For Best Inspirational/Religious Song, getting the trophy is “I Had A Dream” sung by Mon David and composed by Gary Granada for Candid Records.

The 20th Awit Awards will be held on August 8, 7 p.m. at NBC Tent, The Fort, Global City, in what is touted to be the hottest and biggest gathering of musical talents in one venue. Among the guest artists performing are Gary Valenciano, Gabriel Valenciano, Paolo Valenciano, The Company, Sitti, Kamikazee, Rachelle Ann Go, Barbie Almalbis, Nina, Kyla, Raymond Lauchengco, Parokya ni Edgar, Itchyworms, Sandwich, Jed Madela, Francis Magalona and many more.

Source: Journal Online