Country Music Alberta announces 2024 nominees

Country Music Alberta have announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards & Gala taking place March 9-10, 2024 in Edmonton. Kyle McKearney, Kalsey Kulyk, and Drew Gregory lead in nominations.

Hosted by Ashley Callingbull (pictured), the 13th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards & Gala will feature performances by Ashley Ghostkeeper, Brayden King, Drew Gregory, Hailey Benedict, Julia Vos, Kalsey Kulyk, Kyle McKearney, Nice Horse, The Prairie States, Tommy Charles, plus a performance by George Canyon and a special appearance by Brett Kissel.

The Nominees for the 13th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards are:

Horizon Female Artist of the Year

Kalsey Kulyk
Alex Hughes
Hailey Benedict
Brettyn Rose
Ashley Ghostkeeper
Julia Vos

Horizon Male Artist of the Year

Devin Cooper
Tommy Charles
Brayden King
Drew Gregory
Brandon Lorenzo

Horizon Group or Duo of the Year

Flaysher
NewLaw
Nice Horse

Horizon Youth Award

Mya Kate
Hayley Isabel
Kat Krys
Halle Hobbs
Grace Forestier

Interactive Artist of the Year

Hailey Benedict
Devin Cooper
Nice Horse
Kalsey Kulyk
Brad Sims

Roots Artist of the Year

Ryan Langlois
The Dungarees
Kyle McKearney
Lena Daniels
Justin Sutton

Fans’ Choice Award

Brandon Lorenzo
Devin Cooper
Nice Horse
Foxx Worthee
Kalsey Kulyk
Kyle McKearney
Hailey Benedict
Drew Gregory
Ashley Ghostkeeper
Brayden King

Female Artist of the Year

MacKenzie Porter
Tenille Townes
Lindsay Ell

Male Artist of the Year

Dan Davidson
Brett Kissel
Bobby Wills
Corb Lund
Gord Bamford
Aaron Goodvin

Group or Duo of the Year

The Prairie States
High Valley

Single of the Year

"Sweet Spot" / Lindsay Ell
"Do This Life" / High Valley ft. Alison Krauss
"Never Have I Ever" / Brett Kissel
"Chasing Tornadoes" / MacKenzie Porter
“Country Dance" / Aaron Goodvin

Community Spirit Award

Devin Cooper
Ryan Langlois
Flaysher
Stirling John
Julia Vos

Horizon Single of the Year

"Damn You July" / Hailey Benedict
"Livin' The Dream" / Brayden King
"Somethin' 'Bout You" / Nice Horse 
"Neon Time" / Drew Gregory
"Love Me Like An Outlaw" / Kalsey Kulyk

Video of the Year

“Lead Balloon” / Troy Kokol
“To Fall in Love” / Megan Dawson
“Ain’t Enough Whiskey” / Kalsey Kulyk
“Neon Time” / Drew Gregory
“Whispering Pines” / Kyle McKearney ft. Sarah McKearney

Songwriter(s) of the Year

"Stuck" / Written By: Drew Gregory, Devin Cooper / Performed By: Drew Gregory
"Sober" / Written By: Kyle McKearney, Lydia Sutherland, Aaron Pollock / Performed By: Kyle McKearney
"Somethin' 'Bout You" / Written By: Katie Biever, Aaron Goodvin, Edward Hill, Brandi Sidoryk / Performed By: Nice Horse
"Jude" / Written By: Julia Vos, Matty McKay / Performed By: Julia Vos
"Dying to be Beautiful" / Written By: Troy Kokol, Tenille Townes / Performed By: Troy Kokol & Trinity Bradshaw

Album of the Year

Where I'm Meant To Be - Stirling John
Southern Accent - Tommy Charles
Leaving You - Garrett Gregory
Down In A Small Town - Donny Lee
A Traveler's Lament - Kyle McKearney

For the full list of nominees including Industry awards, visit: www.countrymusicalberta.com