More than 1,200 votes were cast for the 99 nominated music blogs (and they say this generation doesn’t vote). Today, after double checking our butterfly ballots, hanging chads, etc., we’re happy to announce the winners as voted on by the members of Hey! Nielsen.

First Place: Daytrotter | interview

Second Place: Rock Sellout | interview

Honorable Mention:
BBQ Chicken Robot
Adam’s World
The World Forgot

Look for interviews and more on these sites next week!

Rounding out the top 20 are more dazzling blogs, who played a major part in not only building up a great music community here on Hey! Nielsen, but also expanding their audience and influence as well. Of course, another big thank you to our friends at Billboard.com and their blog Jaded Insider.

The Best of the Rest in alphabetical order
(this way, everyone can curse the fact that they came in 6th!)

• Arjan Writes
• Brooklyn Vegan
• Confessions of a Music Addict
• Gorilla Vs. Bear
• I Am Fuel, You Are Friends
• Milk Milk Lemonade
• Music Is Art
• Music Ramen
• My Old KY Blog
• Salad Days Music
• The Music Slut
• The Rap Up
• The Sky Report
• The Yellow Stereo
• T-Sides

These contests and events are leading up to something bigger over the next month or so. We’ll be launching some new content sections featuring news, charts, and links to many of the music, tv, and entertainment blogs we’ve featured in the past. Stay tuned.