Best Country Act of 2025: Alissa Hale Takes the Win! 🏆

Category: Arts & Entertainment
Award: Best Country Act – Readers’ Pick
Presented By: Best of Tampa Bay 2025
Finalists: The Highway 41 Band, The Bearded Brothers Band
Winner: Alissa Hale

We’ve got big news, Haleyans...

Alissa Hale has officially been named Best Country Act of 2025 in the Best of Tampa Bay awards — and it’s all thanks to YOU!

Chosen as the Readers’ Pick, this award means more than words can say because it came directly from the hearts (and votes!) of the amazing people who show up, sing along, and make this journey so special. Whether you’ve caught a show in a smoky barroom, streamed her latest single on repeat, or shared her story with a friend — this is your win, too.

“Tampa Bay has been part of my journey since day one,” Alissa said. “Getting this kind of love from the place that helped shape my sound... I’m just beyond grateful. Thank you for believing in me.”

What’s Next?

The honor of being named Best Country Act only fuels the fire. New music is in the works, shows are lining up, and Alissa’s more inspired than ever to bring that heartfelt, Southern-rooted sound to more stages — and more hearts — in 2026.

Stay tuned, because the next chapter is just getting started. And Haleyans? We’re bringing y’all with us.

💛 Thank you, Tampa Bay.

For every vote, every cheer, every moment — this one’s for you.

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