Nominees Announced for 34th Annual SCMA Awards

Justin LaBrash

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association has announced nominees for the 34th Annual SCMA Awards. Justin LaBrash from Lumsden, SK leads with eight nominations including Male Artist, Country Album of the Year, and Fan’s Choice Award. Shantaia, Hunter Brothers, JJ Ross, and Jake Vaadeland also scored multiple nominations.

The 34th Annual SCMA Awards show is set to take place on Saturday June 10, 2023 at the Southland Co-op Centre in Assiniboia.

The nominees for the 34th Annual SCMA Awards are:

Female Artist of the Year
Amanda Hagel
Jordyn Pollard
Karissa Hoffart
Shantaia
Teagan Littlechief
 

Male Artist of the Year
Adam Johnson
Brody Siebert
Chris Henderson
Jake Vaadeland
JJ Voss
Justin LaBrash

Indigenous Artist of the Year
Berk Jodoin
Darryl Anderson
LJ Tyson
Teagan Littlechief
Yvonne St. Germaine

Songwriter of the Year
A Letter to Dad - Composed: JJ Voss Performing Artist: JJ Voss
Broke to Brand New - Composers: Shantaia, Ryan Sorestad, Brittany Knott, Guy Taylor Nash Performing Artist: Shantaia
Everybody But Me - Composer: Jake Vaadeland Performing Artist: Jake Vaadeland
Running Away - Composers: Justin LaBrash, Doug Sylvester, Dan Sully Performing Artist: Justin LaBrash
What Colour You Drive - Composers: Joshua Jay Hunter, Luke Hunter, Ty Hunter, Brock Hunter, Dustin Hunter, Brad Rempel, Blake Bollinger, Seth Mosley Performing Artists: Hunter Brothers

Emerging Artist of the Year
Adam Johnson
Andrea An
Dan Cugnet
Darryl Anderson
Morgan Robertson

Country Album of the Year
10 Bucks - Performing Artist: Katelyn Lehner
Come On Lets Go - Performing Artist: Adam Johnson feat. Andrea An, Cooper Tropeau, Ches Anthony, and Darryl Anderson
The Neon Palm Tree - Performing Artist: Justin LaBrash
No Hurry In Growin' Up - Performing Artist: Carlyne Ray

Alternative Country Album of the Year
45 - Performing Artist: Dan Cugnet
Rodeo Cabaret - Performing Artist: Dan Cugnet
Bloom - Performing Artist: Andrea An
Everybody But Me - Performing Artist: Jake Vaadeland
Half Breed - Performing Artist: Berk Jodoin

Video of the Year
A Letter To Dad - Performing Artist: JJ Voss
Broke to Brand New - Performing Artist: Shantaia
Love Letter - Performing Artist: Jordyn Pollard

Something' About Nothin’ - Performing Artist: Justin LaBrash
What Colour You Drive - Performing Artists: Hunter Brothers

Interactive Artist or Group of the Year
Hunter Brothers
Jake Vaadeland
JJ Voss
Justin LaBrash
Shantaia

Bass Player of the Year
Brandon Ziola
Luke Hunter
Mick Gratias
Parker Nabis
Terry Hoknes

Drummer of the Year
Carter Kent
Darcy Deschambault
Dustin Hunter

Fiddle Player of the Year
Dean Bernier
Evan Friesen
Sam Derbawka

Guitar Player of the Year
Brock Hunter
J.J. Hunter
Justin LaBrash
Morgan Turk
Scott Patrick
Terry Lasko

Keyboard Player of the Year
Amy Nelson
Jeffery Straker
Jesse Weiman
Terry Hoknes

On-Air Personality of the Year
Chase Hussey
Cody Glydon
Jason Lee
Matt Ryan
Pat Dubois

Record Producer of the Year
Producer: Bart McKay Song: Watch It - Performing Artist: Brett Kissel
Producer: Bart McKay Song: 10 Bucks - Performing Artist: Katelyn Lehner
Producer: Bart McKay Song: Love Letter - Performing Artist: Jordyn Pollard
Producers: Chris Henderson and Troy Kokol Song: Don't Wanna Talk - Performing Artist: Chris Henderson
Producers: Justin LaBrash and Carter Kent Song: The Neon Palm Tree - Performing Artist: Justin LaBrash

Country Music Person of the Year
Bart McKay
Doug Sylvester
Leon Gilbertson
Matt Ryan
Wes LaBrash

Music Venue of the Year
Capitol Music
Club City
Limits Inn
Hank's Tavern
The Happy Nun Cafe

Music Festival of the Year
Bow Valley Jamboree
Country at the Creek
Country Thunder Saskatchewan
Raymore Summer Slam
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival

Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year
Hunter Brothers
Jake Vaadeland
JJ Voss
Justin LaBrash
Tenille Arts

Single of the Year
Back Then, Right Now - Tenille Arts
Broke To Brand New - Shantaia
Diamonds - Hunter Brothers
Peace, Love & Country Music - Hunter Brothers
Trippin’ - Amy Nelson

The full list of 2023 nominees and events can be found at www.scma.sk.ca