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By (https://www.wtva.com/authors/zac-carlisle/) Zac Carlisle    Published: Sep. 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM EDT | Updated: 12 hours ago     Share     (https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.wtva.com)  Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google      TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Local band Leather Rose is nominated for EP of the Year (Americana/Folk) at the (https://www.josiemusicawards.com/2026-nominees.html) (https://www.josiemusicawards.com/2026-nominees.html) 2026 Josie Music Awards . Watch their interviews in the videos above and below.       (https://www.facebook.com/LeatherRoseMusic/) (https://www.facebook.com/LeatherRoseMusic/) Follow the band on Facebook.   Copyright 2026 WTVA. All rights reserved.            Most Read   (https://www.wtva.com/2026/09/10/arrest-made-after-deadly-prentiss-county-crash/) (Booneville police arrested Jeremy Miles.)      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