The countdown for the 2017 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards has officially begun, as the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) announced its nominees today. Jess Moskaluke (Langenberg) and Alex Runions (Regina), lead with 5 nominations each. Following with 4 nominations isthe Hunter Brothers (Shaunavon).
Samara Yung (Yorkton, Sask.), Codie Prevost (Saskatoon) and Darlene Tuleta (Melfort) follow with three nods each. See below for the complete list of 2017 nominees.
Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year
Alex Runions
Amy Nelson
Codie Prevost
Darlene Tuleta
Hunter Brothers
Jess Moskaluke
Samara Yung
Female Vocalist of the Year
Darlene Tuleta
Lisa Moen
Jess Moskaluke
Samara Yung
Tenille Arts
Male Vocalist of the Year
Alex Runions
Brock Andrews
Brody Siebert
Chris Henderson
Codie Prevost
Group of the Year
Aces Wyld
Blake Berglund & Belle Plaine
Hunter Brothers
Emerging Artist Award
Amanda Hagel
Brock Andrews
Brody Siebert
Hunter Brothers
Roland Corrigal
Song of the Year (Composer)
If I Won the Lotto - Alex Runions, Steve Mitchell
I'm in a Bar - Brody Siebert, Aaron Goodvin, Dakota Jay, William King
Collide - Brock Andrews, Codie Prevost
Crying You Out - Samara Yung, Hannah Ellis, Cameron Bedell
Take Me Home - Jess Moskaluke, Kelly Archer, Emily Shackleton
Single of the Year
Take Me Home - Jess Moskaluke
El Dorado - Hunter Brothers
I'm in a Bar - Brody Siebert
If I Won the Lotto - Alex Runions
Collide - Brock Andrews
Video of the Year
If I Won the Lotto - Alex Runions
Covered in Dust - Darlene Tuleta
Take Me Home - Jess Moskaluke
All I Ask of You - Lisa Moen
Bobby's Drums - Mandy Ringdal
Album of the Year
Eight - Brock Andrews
Lonely Town - Brody Siebert
Small Town Life - Roland Corrigal
Tenille Arts - Tenille Arts
Fragile - Becky Lynn
Country Gospel Album of the Year
Listen With Your Heart - Amanda Hagel
Let Your Spirit Grow - Larry Krause
Aboriginal Artist of the Year
Carl Crane
Roland Corrigal
Roots Artist of the Year
Blake Berglund
Eli Barsi
Kristan Couture
Larry Krause
Jay & Jo Trudel
Roots Album of the Year
Chronicles - Creek City
A Long Time Comin' - Glenna Switzer
You Just Fooled Me - Kristan Couture
All Star Band (Guitar)
Eli Barsi
Jordan Toppings
Rich McFarlane
Shawn Blackman
Steve Gibson
Terry Lasko
Topher Mills
Mark Penner
Murray Yung
All Star Band (Bass)
Al Leblanc
Curt Chabot
Donovan Epp
Jesse Dawson
John Cunningham
Luke Hunter
Murray Yung
Myles Myrol
Mike Langlois
All Star Band (Drums)
Aaron Pritchard
Andrew Cavanagh
Darcy Deschambault
Dean Kushneryk
Gary Amundrud
Hal Schrenk
Jayson Brinkworth
Michael Tetrault
Mike James
Quincy Bosovitch
Shane Morley
All Star Band (Keys)
Amy Nelson
Bart McKay
Daryl Amundrud
Glenna Switzer
Jordan Toppings
Lorena Kelly
Mick Gratias
Mike Langlois
All Start Band (Fiddle)
Allison Tymiak
Dean Bernier
Donny Parenteau
Janaya Trudel
Kerri English
Kristan Couture
All Star Band (Specialty)
Chris Henderson
Donny Parenteau
Erik Paquette
Gary Larson
John Cunningham
Murray Yung
Rich McFarlane
Brock Andrews
Dean Bernier
Elly Thorn
Hal Schrenk
Jordan Toppings
Mark Penner
Miles Hoste
Record Producer
Bart McKay
John Cunningham - Eli Barsi
Larry Krause
Mark Penner
Michael Harmel
Rich McFarlane
Recording Studio
Bart McKay Productions
Mosaic Music
The South Hill Studio
Touchwood Studios
Pure Sound Recording Studio
Manager
Al Leblanc
Amy Nelson
Blake Berglund
Brett Browatzke
Chris Henderson
Gail Krause
Janice Trudel
John Cunningham
Ronda Yung
Country Music Person
Bev Hallett
Darcey Rathgeber
Eli Barsi
Kristy Lang
Lisa Moen
Murray Yung
Penny Stenberg
Reg Wilke
On Air Personality - Major Market
Colin Lovequist - 620 CKRM - Regina
Cristy Beggs - 92.9 The Bull - Saskatoon
Don Mitchell - 900 CKBI - Prince Albert
Jason Lee - 600 CJWW - Saskatoon
Jay Richards - 600 CJWW - Saskatoon
Mike McGuire - Big Dog 92.7 FM - Regina
Pat Dubios - 92.9 The Bull - Saskatoon
Rod Kitter - 600 CJWW - Saskatoon
Sharon Jacobs - 600 CJWW - Saskatoon
Tim Day - Big Dog 92.7 FM - Regina
On Air Personality - Secondary Market
Bill Wood - 105 CJVR - Melfort
Cal Gratton - 105 CJVR - Melfort
Music Director - Major Market
Colin Lovequist - 620 CKRM - Regina
Cristy Beggs - 929 The Bull - Saskatoon
Jason Lee - 600 CJWW - Saskatoon
Mike McGuire - Big Dog 92.7 - Regina
Pat Dubois - 92.9 The Bull - Saskatoon
Music Director - Secondary Market
Cal Gratton - 105 CJVR - Melfort (by acclamation)
Fan's Choice Radio Station - Major Market
620 CKRM - Regina
900 CKBI - Prince Albert
92.9 The Bull - Saskatoon
Big Dog 92.7 FM - Regina
600 CJWW - Saskatoon
Country 100.7 - Moose Jaw
Fan's Choice Radio Station - Secondary Market
940 CJGX - Yorkton
105 CJVR - Melfort
570 CKSW - Swift Current
1190 AM CFSL - Weyburn
TV or Radio Show of the Year
Canadian Coast to Coast - 105 CJVR - Cal Gratton - Melfort
Made in Canada - 600 CJWW - Jay Richards - Saskatoon
Pickin it Country - 91.3 FM CJTR - Reg Wilke - Regina
Timberline Music Show - Larry Krause - Shaw TV - Prince Albert
The winners will be announced at the SCMA Industry Brunch and the SCMA Awards Show & Gala on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2017, both events at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Sask. Go to www.scma.sk.ca for the schedule of events and other information. Ticket sales will be available soon. All events are open to the public.
