Posted On: Jun. 7, 2022

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THE WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC ALLIANCE UNVEILS NOMINEES FOR THE 2022 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS

CELEBRATING THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AWARDS AND BREAKOUT WEST FESTIVAL & SHOWCASE THIS YEAR

 

Congratulations to the 2022 Western Canadian Music Award nominees!

 

2022 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS

ARTISTIC NOMINEES

 

Blues Artist of the Year

Brandon Isaak - BC

David Gogo - BC

Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne - BC

Son Of Dave - MB

The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer - BC

                                               

BreakOut Artist of the Year

 Sponsored by FACTOR

Boy Golden - MB

Haley Blais - BC

Kyle McKearney - AB

Leith Ross - MB

The Garrys - SK

                                   

Children’s Artist of the Year

Beppie - AB

Music with Mandy - AB

Smilin' Rylan - AB

The Oot n' Oots - BC

Will's Jams - BC

 

Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year

Sponsored by Canadian Music Centre (CMC)

Aventa Ensemble - BC

Christopher Tyler Nickel - BC

Mark Takeshi McGregor - BC

Standing Wave - BC

Tom McCaslin - AB

                       

Classical Composer of the Year

Dorothy Chang - "Soaring Spirits" - BC

Edward Top - "Donemus Records" - BC

Fred Stride - Saskatchewan All Star Big Band "Saskatchewan Suite" - BC

Jordan Nobles - "Chiaroscuro" - BC

Stephen Chatman - "Stephen Chatman" - BC

                       

Country Artist of the Year

Dan Davidson - AB

Hailey Benedict - AB

Jess Moskaluke - SK

Nice Horse - AB

Tyler Joe Miller - BC

 

Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year

OBLVYN - AB

Elazion - BC

Gl0bal - BC

Rumpus - SK

Sabai - BC

Takis - BC

                       

Francophone Artist of the Year

Sponsored by APCM (Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique)           

Étienne Fletcher - SK

Jocelyne Baribeau - MB

Matt Stern - BC

Ponteix - SK

The Pxrtals - SK

                       

Global Artist of the Year

Aasiva - NV

Andino Suns - SK

Notas de 4 - AB

Will TOA - BC

Omianan – BC

           

Indigenous Artist of the Year

Cassidy Mann - MB

Jessica McMann - AB

Jade Turner - MB

Kyle McKearney - AB

Snotty Nose Rez Kids - BC

                       

Instrumental Artist of the Year

Astrocolor - BC

Casimiro Nhussi - MB

Keanu Ienco - BC

Mohamed Assani - BC

Waxwing - BC

                       

Jazz Artist of the Year

Al Muirhead Quintet - AB

Erin Propp & Larry Roy - MB

Esteban Herrera Quintet - AB

Ryan Oliver - BC

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - MB

                       

Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year

Archspire - BC

Before & Apace - SK

Flash Back - SK

Osyron - AB

Trench – AB

           

Pop Artist of the Year

Field Guide - MB

Haley Blais - BC

Mathew V - BC

Nuela Charles - AB

Velours - SK

           

Producer of the Year

Factor Chandelier - SK

Liam Duncan - MB

Megan Nash, Dana Rempel, Darnell Stewart, Tanner Wilhelm Hale - SK

Ryan Worsley - BC

Zach Gray, James Younger - BC

                       

R&B Artist of the Year

Katie Tupper - SK

NADUH - BC

Sargeant X Comrade - AB

TOVA - SK

Uyemi - AB

           

Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year

Anthony OKS - MB

Def3 & Late Night Radio - BC

K-Riz - AB

Mouraine - AB

Snotty Nose Rez Kids - BC

                       

Recording of the Year

Ariel Posen - MB

Megan Nash - SK

Samantha Savage Smith - AB

Snotty Nose Rez Kids - BC

The Dead South - SK

           

Rock Artist of the Year

Ariel Posen - MB

Dear Rouge - BC

King of Foxes - BC

New Wales - MB

Royal Canoe - MB

                       

Roots Artist of the Year

Ben Sures - AB

Del Barber - MB

John Wort Hannam - AB

Maria Dunn - BC

Sweet Alibi - MB

                       

Songwriter(s) of the Year

Sponsored by The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)

Grant Davidson - Slow Leaves "Stick Around" - MB

Katie Tupper - "How Can I Get Your Love?" - SK

Mathew van Vooght - Mathew V "Healing" - BC

Sam Lynch - "Keeping Time" - BC

Tim Buckley - T. Buckley "Holding My Place" - AB

                       

Spiritual Artist of the Year

Amanda Hagel - SK

Danny Floyd Cole - AB

Elenee - SK

fonzdot - AB

Two Late To The Party - AB

                       

Video Director of the Year

Sponsored by Manitoba Film & Music  

Amy Mantyka - Megan Nash "Chew Quietly / Clean Slate " - SK

Brandi Sidoryk & Krista Wodelet - Nice Horse "High School" - AB

Eva Dominelli - Gentle Party "God Complex" - BC

Landon Lake - Don Amero "My Poor Mama" - MB

Martin LaFrenière - Boy Golden "Church of Better Daze" - MB

           

Visual Media Composer of the Year

Alfredo Santa Ana - Chained - BC

Jesse Zubot - ANCiEnT SkY - BC

Jesse Zubot, Pura Fé - Spirit Emulsion - BC

Jesse Zubot, Russell Wallace - Monkey Beach - BC

Mahogany Frog - Faust - MB

 

 

2022 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS

INDUSTRY NOMINEES

 

Audio Engineering Award

Andy Schichter - BC

Dan Davidson - AB

Ryan Worsley - BC

Scott Franchuk - AB

Sheldon Zaharko - BC

           

Community Excellence Award

Curbside Concerts - AB

National Music Centre - AB

Red Tie Productions - MB

Sakamoto Agency - BC

The Happy Nun Café - SK

           

Excellence in Visual Design

Bronwin Parks - Feisty Creative - BC

Shalom Toy - Cosmic Cavern - AB

Kenton Doupe - Factor Eight - SK

x/o & Venom–s Studios - BC

Angie C, David MacKenzie, Kristen Carleton & LK Visuals - BC

                       

Impact in Artist Development

Birthday Cake Records - MB

Cordova Bay Entertainment Group, Inc. - BC

Curbside Concerts - AB

National Music Centre - AB

Tiny Kingdom - BC

 

Impact in Live Music

Sponsored by Canadian Live Music Association

Curbside Concerts - AB

Folk On The Rocks - NT

King Eddy - AB

National Music Centre - AB

Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club - MB

 

Impact in Music Marketing

Birthday Cake Records - MB

Chronograph Records - AB

Curbside Concerts - AB

Fallen Tree Records - AB

National Music Centre - AB