From Volume One:

Sweeping the rug right out from underneath their feet, Brian Bethke jumped to No. 1 this year, overtaking the reigning Eggplant Heroes, who still came in at No. 3 among local folk musicians. But Valley fans also love an up-and-coming artist, and they didn’t disappoint with their votes for the No. 2 spot. New on the scene, Idle Empress impressed everyone with their self-titled debut album, which was released in January. — Katy Macek
(original article)

Third Place: Eggplant Heroes

Second Place: Idle Empress

First Place: Brian Bethke