The countdown for the 2016 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards has officially begun, as the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) announced its nominees today. Jess Moskaluke (Langenberg), leads with 6 nominations.
Samara Yung (Yorkton, Sask.) and Alex Runions (Regina, Sask.) follow with five nods each. See below for the complete list of 2016 nominees.
Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year
- Samara Yung
- Jess Moskaluke
- The Trudel Family
- Alex Runions
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Eli Barsi
- Darlene Tuleta
- Tenille Arts
- Jess Moskaluke
- Samara Yung
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Chris Henderson
- Alex Runions
- Brody Siebert
- Bruin
- Codie Prevost
Group of the Year
- Government town
- The Trudel Family
- Sisters
Emerging Artist Award
- Brody Siebert
- Jackie Guy
- Bruin
- Mandy Ringdal
- Tenille Arts
Song of the Year (Composer)
- Lay It on Me Tonight – Brody Siebert / Aaron Goodvin
- Night We Won’t Forget – Jess Moskaluke / Cory Crowder / Cal Dodds
- Passenger Seat – Alex Runions & Joni Delaurier
- Lights of a Combine – Kelsey Fitch
- I’d Rather Be Lonely – Darlene Tuleta / Jamie Warren
Single of the Year
- Down the Line – Codie Prevost
- Kiss Me Quiet – Jess Moskaluke
- You Brought the Party w/Codie Prevost – Samara Yung
- Passenger List – Alex Runions
- Lay It On Me Tonight – Brody Siebert
Video of the Year
- You Brought the Party – Samara Yung & Codie Prevost
- Down the Line – Codie Prevost
- Kiss Me Quiet – Jess Moskaluke
- Bridges – Jackie Guy
- Lights of a Combine – Kelsey Fitch
Album of the Year
- I Came Back – Darlene Tuleta
- This Is Me – Samara Yung
- Kiss Me Quiet – Jess Moskaluke
- Dirt Junkie – Bruin
- Play Nice – Kelsey Fitch
- South of the City – Alex Runions
Country Gospel Album of the Year
- If You See My Savior – Yvonne St. Germaine
- I Can See Forever – Aven Grace
- Foundations – Jodi Faith
Aboriginal Artist of the Year
- Roland Corrigal
- Yvonne St. Germaine
- Teagan Littlechief
Roots Artist of the Year
- Blake Berglund
- Darlene Tuleta
- Larry Krause
- The Trudel Family
- Ray Whitton
Roots Album of the Year
- Ray Whitton – Ray Whitton
- Prairie Girl – Jacqueline Hudec
- I Can See Forever – Aven Grace
- Straight to the Sun – Brad Tucker
- Chasing Butterflies – Corinne Newton
All Star Band (Guitar)
- Rich McFarlane
- Eli Barsi
- Jordan Toppings
- Ken Burton
All Star Band (Bass)
- Murray Yung
- Al Leblanc
- Brian Kelly
- Curt Chobot
- John Cunningham
All Star Band (Drums)
- Hal Schrenk
- Aaron Pritchard
All Star Band (Keys)
- Bart McKay
- Glenna Switzer
- Amy Nelson
- Jordan Toppings
All Start Band (Fiddle)
- Donny Parenteau
- Janaya Trudel
- Allison Tymiak
All Star Band (Specialty)
- Rich McFarlane
- Erik Paquette
- John Cunningham
- Murray Yung
- Eli Barsi
Record Producer
- Bart McKay
- Rich McFarlane
- Eli Barsi / John Cunningham
- Kevin Funkner / Aven Grace
- Mark Penner
Recording Studio
- Mosaic Music
- Bart McKay Productions
- Touchwood Studios
- Rockin Bar C
Manager
- Al Leblanc
- John Cunningham
- Janice Trudel
- Amy Nelson
Country Music Person
- Murray Yung
- Larry Krause
- Cal Gratton
- Bev Hallett
- Reg Wilke
- Darcey Rathgeber
On Air Personality – Major Market
- Cristy Beggs – 92.9 The Bull – Saskatoon
- Jay Richards – CJWW – Saskatoon
- Tim Day – Big Dog 92.7 FM - Regina
- Pat Dubois – 92.9 The Bull – Saskatoon
On Air Personality – Secondary Market
- Danny Ismond – GX94 – Yorkton
- Cal Gratton – CJVR – Melfort
- Bill Wood – CJVR – Melfort
Music Director – Major Market
- Jason Lee – CJWW – Saskatoon
- Pat Dubois – 92.9 The Bull – Saskatoon
Music Director – Secondary Market
- Danny Ismond – GX94 – Yorkton
- Cal Gratton – CJVR – Melfort
Fan’s Choice Radio Station – Major Market
- 600 CJWW – Saskatoon
- 92.9 The Bull – Saskatoon
- Today’s Country 900 CKBI – Prince Albert
- 620 CKRM – Regina
- Big Dog 92.7 - Regina
Fan’s Choice Radio Station – Secondary Market
- 105 CJVR – Melfort
- GX94 Radio – Yorkton
- 750 CKSW – Swift Current
- 1050 CJNB – North Battleford
TV or Radio Show of the Year
- Timberline Music Show – Larry Krause – Shaw TV – Prince Albert
- Canadian Coast to Coast – 105 CJVR - Cal Gratton – Melfort
- Made in Canada – 600 CJWW - Jay Richards – Saskatoon
- Pickin It Country – Reg Wilke – 91.3 FM CJTR - Regina
- Sask Country Music Showcase – 100.7 FM – Moose Jaw
- Saturday Night Get Together – GX94 Radio – Evan Montgomery – Yorkton
Also to be awarded during the SCMA Awards Gala is the SCMA Legends & Legacy Award. Freddie Pelletier of Birch Hills will receive this award. Freddie has played music professionally since 1969. He played guitar for Ferlin Husky and toured extensively with singer-songwriter, Ian Tyson. Freddie has been an inspiration to many Saskatchewan artists and is very deserving of this award.
The winners will be announced at the SCMA Industry Brunch on Saturday, Apr. 23 and the SCMA Awards Gala on Saturday, Apr. 23, both at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Sask. Tickets are available online at www.picatic.com/SCMAawards and additional information is available at www.scma.sk.ca. All events are open to the public.
