Several talented performers from southeast Saskatchewan are among the finalists for this year's Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) Awards.
Teagan Littlechief, who hails from the White Bear First Nations, is up for the Female Artist of the Year, Indigenous Artist of the Year and Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year Awards. Among the other finalists for Female Artist of the Year is Karissa Hoffart, who won the Estevan Sings competition in 2019.
North Portal folk duo Last Birds, comprised of husband-and-wife duo Mike Davis and Lindsay Arnold, are up for Group of the Year, Songwriter of the Year for their tune Sounds Like Heaven, and Alternative Country Album of the Year for Endless Turn of Day Into Night.
Also, former Estevan resident Chris Henderson is a finalist for the Male Artist of the Year honour.
Leading the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total, including Male Artist of the Year and Fan's Choice.
Shantaia is coming off a great 2023 and has five in 2024, including Female Artist and Country Album of the Year.
The SCMA Awards Show in Lloydminster Presented by Access Communications Co-operative. is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. The finalists are:
Female Artist of the Year:
Amy Nelson
Jordyn Pollard
Karissa Hoffart
Katelyn Lehner
Shantaia
Teagan Littlechief
Male Artist of the Year:
Brody Siebert
Chris Henderson
Jake Vaadeland
JJ Voss
Justin LaBrash
Group of the Year:
The Crosby Harle Band
Last Birds
Munro & Patrick
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Berk Jodoin
Darryl Anderson
Teagan Littlechief
Yvonne St. Germaine
Songwriter of the Year
"Aces & 8's", Songwriters: Berk Jodoin and Aspen Beveridge, Artist: Berk Jodoin
"Black N' Blue", Songwriter: Tommy John Ehman, Artist: Tommy John Ehman
"Damaged Goods", Songwriters: Shantaia Poulin, Adam Wheeler, David Borys, Artist: Shantaia
" I Ain't Going Back To Nashville", Songwriter: Jake Vaadeland, Artist: Jake Vaadeland
"It's All I Need", Songwriter: Donny Parenteau, Artist: Donny Parenteau
"She Got It From Her Mama", Songwriters: Brock Andrews and Jeff Johnson, Artist: Brock Andrews
"Sounds Like Heaven", Songwriters: Lindsay Arnold and Mike Davis, Artist: Last Birds
Emerging Artist of the Year:
The Crosby Harle Band
Dan Cugnet
Darryl Anderson
Glen Strong
Joshua Stumpf
Country Album of the Year:
Drinkin' In Public, Artist: BRUIN
Exes and Friends, Artist: Shantaia
Nathan Davis, Artist: Nathan Davis
Alternative Country Album of the Year:
"Badlands", Artist: Dan Cugnet
"Badlands II", Artist: Dan Cugnet
"Endless Turn of Day Into Night", Artist: Last Birds
"She's a Story", Artist: Jackie K
Video of the Year:
Damaged Goods, Artist: Shantaia, Director: Ryan Nolan
I Ain't Going Back to Nashville, Artist: Jake Vaadeland, Director: Sawyer Edworthy
Missing You, Artists: Munro & Patrick , Director: Caleb James
Running Away, Artist: Justin LaBrash, Director: Prehistoric Productions
Upside of Being Down, Artist: Jordyn Pollard, Director: Kim Capiral, Narra Studios
Interactive Artist or Group of the Year:
Amy Nelson
Darryl Anderson
Jake Vaadeland
Justin LaBrash
Katelyn Lehner
Bass Player of the Year:
Brandon Ziola
Luke Hunter
Mick Gratias
Parker Nabis
Terry Hoknes
Drummer of the Year:
Carter Kent
Darcy Deschambault
Dusty Hunter
Kurtis Kopp
Guitar Player of the Year:
Brock Hunter
Jake Vaadeland
Keegan Barker
Nick Strelic
Scott Patrick
Terry Lasko
Keyboard Player of the Year:
Amy Nelson
Jackie Kroczynski
Jeffrey Straker
Terry Hoknes
Wayne Honig
Radio Station of the Year - Major Market:
Prince Albert - Saskatchewan Country CKBI (900 AM)
Regina - 620 CKRM (620 AM)
Regina - Pure Country 92.7 (92.7 FM)
Saskatoon - 92.9 The Bull (92.9 FM)
Saskatoon - CJWW 600 (600 AM)
Radio Station of the Year - Secondary Market:
Estevan - Country 106.1 FM (106.1 FM)
Melfort - FM Country CJVR (105.1 FM)
North Battleford - Saskatchewan Country CJNB (1050 AM)
Weyburn - Country 106.7 FM (106.7 FM)
Yorkton - GX94 (940 AM)
On-Air Personality of the Year:
Chase Hussey
Cody Glydon
Courtney Fielder
Jason Lee
Matt Ryan
Music Director of the Year:
Courtney Fielder
Danny Ismond
Matt Bradley
Record Producer of the Year:
Producers: Aspen Beveridge and Berk Jodoin, Aces & 8's, Performing Artist: Berk Jodoin
Producer: Aspen Beveridge, Drink Me a Lullaby, Performing Artist: Joshua Stumpf
Producer: Bart McKay, Love Me Like an Outlaw, Performing Artist: Kalsey Kulyk
Producer: Bart McKay, Drinking With the Boys, Performing Artist: Adam Johnson
Producer: Bart McKay, Single at a Wedding, Performing Artist: Jordyn Pollard
Producer: Bart McKay, Upside of Being Down, Performing Artist: Jordyn Pollard
Producer: Donny Parenteau, It's All I Need, Performing Artist: Donny Parenteau
Recording Studio of the Year
Big Bang Studios
Contrast Recording
Facca Audio
SkullCreek Studio
Saskatoon Music Recording Studio
Country Music Person of the Year:
Bart McKay
Jerad Bowes
Larry Krause
Matt Ryan
Music Venue of the Year:
The Bassment
Capitol Music Club
Coors Event Centre
Hank's Tavern
Longbranch Good Times Beverage Company
Music Festival of the Year:
All Folk'd Up
Country at the Creek
Country Thunder Saskatchewan
Dog Patch Music Festival
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year:
Brody Siebert
Hunter Brothers
Jake Vaadeland
Justin LaBrash
Teagan Littlechief
Single of the Year:
Burning Down the Barn - Hunter Brothers
Girl to Girl - Tenille Arts
Hung Over You - Shantaia
Peace, Love & Country Music - Hunter Brothers
What Colour You Drive - Hunter Brothers
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