Performer Griffin Haythe and DJ 2Live prepare for the awards show.

Stylist Shanna "Chuckie" Hailey (left), and personal stylist to Ricky Simone, Nautica (right), sit in the audience before the show.

Rapper Drek Da King (left), poses with his manager Big Man on the red carpet.

Singer and ukelele performer Diana Nicole warms up onstage.

Rapper Larry Gresham, moments before the curtains rise.

Ricardo Jones (center), from Atlanta, performs with the UED dancers.

Members of BYV, including Griffin Haythe (center-left), chat with members of Athens-based group 2Player (right), backstage.

Local MC and activist Ricky Simone performs.

Rapper Big Body accepts the award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist.

Nate Morton performs.

Lindasy Giedl, left, and Sarah Joyner of Modern Pin Ups perform.

HE Martin performs.

Squalle performs.

Jackie Hamm, left, accepts the award for mover and shaker of the year from Da Voicebox, center.

Griffin Haythe of BYV performs.