BCCMAs Reveal 2020 Award Winners

The Washboard Union came out on top at last night's British Columbia Country Music Association Awards, earning four trophies. The trio won Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year for "Everbound," Group of the Year and Roots Artist of the Year. They also performed their song "Country Thunder" on the digital broadcast. 

Hosted by Keri Adams and Patrick Masse, the 44th Annual Awards were streamed live on Facebook with performances by Aaron Pritchett, Raquel Cole, Karen Lee Batten, Tyler Joe Miller, and Sons of Daughters.

The BC Country Music Association Awards recognize the best and the brightest in a number of categories to celebrate the musical artistry and excellence displayed by their members each year.

The winners of the 44th Annual BC Country Music Awards are:

Fans Choice Award
Karen Lee Batten

Entertainer of the Year
The Washboard Union

Female Artist of the Year
Kristin Carter

Male Artist of the Year
Tyler Joe Miller

Group Duo of the Year
The Washboard Union

Video Director of the Year
Matt Brascia – Take the Trailer by The Heels

Video of the Year
Take the Trailer by The Heels

Ray Mcauley Emerging Artist Award
Tanner Olsen Band

Single of the Year
Pillow Talkin – Tyler Joe Miller

Recording Professional of the Year
Anthony Fiddler (engineer/tracking)

Album of the Year
Everbound – The Washboard Union

SOCAN Songwriter of the Year
Tyler Joe Miller, Mitch Merrett, Kelly Archer – I Would Be Over Me Too by Tyler Joe Miller

Country Club Act of the Year
Appaloosa

Gaylord Wood Traditional Roots Country Award
The Washboard Union

Country Venue of the Year
Gabby’s Country Cabaret

Interactive Artist of the Year Award
Ben Klick

Mike Norman All Star Band Bass
Matt Genereux

Mike Norman All Star Band Drums
Seamus O’Neill

Mike Norman All Star Band Guitar
Ryan Stead

Mike Norman All Star Band Keyboard – Tie
Geoff Robertson and John Ellis

Mike Norman All Star Band Fiddle
Mike Sanyshyn (Fiddle) 

Mike Norman All Star Band Dobro
Scott Smith (Steel Guitar)

Mike Norman All Star Band Special
Phil Puxley (Banjo)

Don Adams BCCMA Industry Supporter of the Year
Gabby’s Country Cabaret

Producer Of the Year 
Anthony Fiddler

For more information visit bccountry.com/awards