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Benztown has unveiled its 9th annual Benztown 50 List. The exclusive compilation highlights the top 50 voiceover artists across the United States and Canada.
To create the list, Benztown collaborated with P1 Media Group to gather and analyze pertinent industry data. A key highlight of this year’s Benztown 50 is the presentation of the Chris Corley Lifetime Achievement Award to Ann DeWig, a standout in the voiceover industry.
DeWig’s voice is featured in advertisements, promos, and industrials globally. She’s been celebrated for her exceptional range and versatility, and for always prioritizing her client’s needs. Ann has spent more than 25 years voicing for television, radio, and film.
Dave “Chachi” Denes, Benztown President, said: “We are thrilled to recognize the top 50 VO artists in the U.S. and Canada for 2024, along with the peer-voted ‘Best of Format’ honorees and the great Ann DeWig, recipient of the Chris Corley Lifetime Achievement Award. These individuals represent the pinnacle of audio branding and are synonymous with many major brands in our industry.
Benztown produced a video to congratulate the winners. Click HERE to watch it.
The Benztown 50 was introduced nine years ago. It’s produced annually, and designed to recognize the top 50 imaging voiceover talents in North America and Canada.
2024 Benztown 50 (in alphabetical order by first name):
- Amanda Madi
- Ann DeWig
- Ben Blankenship
- Blaze Berdahl
- Brian Christopher
- Brian Lee
- Cayman Kell
- Chad Erickson
- Corri English
- Cousin Deke
- Damon Oaks
- Dan Kelly
- Dave Steele
- David Kaye
- Donna Frank
- Dr Dave Ferguson
- Erin Setch
- Harry Legg
- Heather Walters
- Jeff Berlin
- Jen Sweeney
- Jim Cutler
- Jim Merkel
- JJ Surma
- Joanna Stadwiser
- Joe Cipriano
- John Reilly
- John Willyard
- Josh Goodman
- Kaija Matīss
- Kelly Doherty
- Lisa Keys
- Malcolm Ryker
- Melody Sharp
- Miles Hlivko
- Milk Styles
- Pat Garrett
- Pete Gustin
- Rachel McGrath
- Rena-Marie Villano
- Rich Van Slyke
- Rider
- Sammi Morelli
- Scott Fisher
- Scott Matthews
- Sean Caldwell
- Steve Kamer
- Steve Stone
- Vanessa James
- Victor Lisle
Benztown is also recognizing “Best of Format” across 12 format categories for the first time. The “Best of Format” Awards honor the best voices in each category, as determined by the votes of audio industry professionals and voiceover peers. The 2024 Benztown 50 Best of Format Awards honorees are:
- · AC/Hot AC: Ann DeWig
- · CHR: Rachel McGrath
- · Classic Hits: Joe Cipriano
- · Classic Rock: Mark Peeples
- · Contemporary Christian: Joe Szymanski
- · Country: John Willyard
- · News/Talk: Steve Stone
- · Rock: Jeff Berlin
- · Spanish: Issa Lopez
- · Sports: Jim Cutler
- · Urban: Dr Dave Ferguson
- · Urban AC: Vanessa James
To hear many of the industry’s top Voices, check out Barrett Media’s Voices page by clicking here.
