The Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) has announced its nominees for the 29th Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. The final nominees in 26 categories represent Saskatchewan’s top musicians and industry personnel as recognized by their peers and the SCMA Board of Directors.
Tenille Arts leads the charge with five nominations (Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Interactive Artist of the Year and Video of the Year). Tenille shares the company of Samara Yung, who follows close behind with four nominations (Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of The Year, Album of the Year and Video of the Year).
Blake Berglund also garnered four nominations (Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Interactive Artist of the Year), followed by Chris Henderson, Justin LaBrash, and Amy Nelson who each received three nods.
Hosted by JUNO-nominated, Platinum recording artist Jess Moskaluke, the 2018 awards weekend will be held April 27-29 in Prince Albert SK, with awards being presented at ceremonies including a televised awards show the evening of April 28.
Tickets for the awards show, as well as delegate packages for the entire weekend, are on sale now at Picatic. Early Bird pricing of $145 for the weekend is in effect until March 30.
2018 SCMA Nominees
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Amanda Hagel
Amy Nelson
Samara Yung
Stephanie Rose
Tenille Arts
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Alex Runions
Blake Berglund
Brody Siebert
Chris Henderson
Justin LaBrash
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Aces Wyld
The Amundruds
The Brothers Wayward
Tucker Lane
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Brody Siebert, Aaron Goodvin & Kristina Kidd for "Ring On It"
Chris Henderson & Troy Kokol for "My Regret"
Codie Prevost & Adam Wheeler for "You Won't Sleep Tonight"
Samara Yung, Hannah Ellis & Cameron Bedell for "Highlights"
Tenille Arts, Adam Wheeler & Mark Narmore for "Rain Drops, Dirt Roads"
ALBUM OR EP OF THE YEAR
Blake Berglund, "Realms"
Chris Henderson, "The Charm"
Samara Yung, "Steamroller"
Tenille Arts, "Rebel Child"
Tommy John Ehman, "Day Night"
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Blake Berglund, "Pretty Good Guy", Little Jack Films - Director
Justin LaBrash, "Front Row Seat", Francois Denysschen - Director
LJ Tyson, "Locals", Evan Jenkins - Director
Samara Yung, "Fireproof", David Pichette - Director
Tenille Arts, "Cold Feet", Patrick Tohill – Director
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Aces Wyld
Brock Andrews
Erin Hill
Justin LaBrash
Shantaia Poulin
Stephanie Rose
INTERACTIVE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Alex Runions
Amy Nelson
Blake Berglund
Codie Prevost
Tenille Arts
Jay & Jo
JJ Voss
Kara Golemba
Tommy John Ehman
Boyd Falconer
Brett Browatzke
Curt Chobot
Mick Gratias
Parker Nabis
DRUMMER
Aaron Prichard
Darcy Deschambault
Dean Kushneryk
Jayson Brinkworth
Shayne Morley
KEYBOARD PLAYER
Amy Nelson
Glenna Switzer
Jordan Toppings
Mick Gratias
Mike Langlois
FIDDLE PLAYER
Dean Bernier
Janaya Trudel
Kerri English
Kristan Couture
GUITAR PLAYER
Dennis Adams
Garth Howell
Jordan Toppings
Shawn Blackman
Terry Lasko
Topher Mills
SPECIALTY INSTRUMENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dave Busko
Sam Derbawka
RADIO AWARDS
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR - MAJOR MARKET
620 CKRM
92.9 The Bull Saskatoon
Big Dog 92.7 Regina
CJWW 600
900 CKBI Prince Albert
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR - SECONDARY MARKET
CJ1280 Estevan
CJVR Melfort
CJNB North Battleford
CKSW Swift Current
GX94 Yorkton
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR - MAJOR MARKET
Colin Lovequist
Cristy Beggs
Jay Richards
Pat Dubois
Tim Day
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR - SECONDARY MARKET
Bill Wood
Cal Gratton
Matt Ryan
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR - MAJOR MARKET
Colin Lovequist
Cristy Beggs
Jason Lee
Ken Landers
Mike McGuire
Reg Wilke
RECORD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Bart McKay
Hal Schrenk
Jesse Weiman
Rich McFarlane
RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Bart McKay Studios
Big Bang Studios
Mosiac Music
Nolita Studios
Touchwood Studios
COUNTRY MUSIC PERSON OF THE YEAR
Arron Rigden
Garnet Rathgeber
Lisa Moen
Matt Ryan
Shayne Morley
Tim Day
Wes LaBrash
TV OR RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
Canadian Coast to Coast- Cal Gratton
Made in Canada- Jay Richards
Number Ones at One- Colin Lovequist
Pickin' It Country- Reg Wilke
Timberline Music Show- Larry Krause
Winners are voted upon by the SCMA membership. Visit http://scma.sk.ca/ for more info about the SCMA and the awards weekend in Prince Albert.