The stage from the 2023 SCMA Awards. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Country Music Association)

By paNOW Staff

SCMA

SCMA announces 2024 nominees

Mar 31, 2024 | 12:00 PM

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) has announced nominees for the 2024 SCMA Awards in Lloydminster, SK.

Leading the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total including ‘Male Artist of the Year’ and ‘Fan’s Choice’. Vaadeland was born in the Big River area. Spiritwood’s Shantaia has five nominations, including ‘Female Artist’ and ‘Country Album of the Year.’ Prince Albert’s Joshua Stumpf is up for ‘Emerging Artist of the Year.’ His debut single ‘Drink me a Lullaby’ hit streaming platforms in September of last year.

Some familiar names to Pattison Media are also on the nomination list. Saskatchewan Country CKBI (900 AM) is nominated for ‘Radio Station of the Year’ in a major market. Nominations for the same award in a secondary market include FM Country CJVR (105.1 FM) in Melfort and Pattison Media’s country station in North Battleford – Saskatchewan Country CJNB (1050 AM). On-air personality Matt Ryan also has two nominations including one for ‘Country Music Person of the Year.’

The 35^th annual SCMA Awards show is set to take place on Saturday, June 22 in Lloydminster at the Vic Juba Community Theatre and is presented by Access Communications Co-operative. This marks the first time the awards will be hosted in Canada’s only border city.

Here is the full list of nominees for the 35^th annual SCMA Awards:

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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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