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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 PRESIDENT’S LETTER
6 HOST BIOGRAPHIES
8-9 2021 AWARD NOMINEES
9 2020 AWARD WINNERS
10-11 RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS
12-28 ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES
30 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1 RED CARPET EVENT HELD EXCLUSIVELY ON ACCESS NOW TV APRIL 17 @ 7:00 PM
2 AWARDS SHOW EVENT HELD ON ACCESS NOW TV AND STREAMING APRIL 17 @ 8:00PM
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Once a year the Saskatchewan country music industry gathers together to honour our roots, celebrate
our today and visualize the future. Thirty-two years ago, the Saskatchewan Country Music Association
began as a subcommittee of the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association, which is now known
as SaskMusic.
You don’t exist for 32 years without a lot of volunteers, including past Presidents and Board Members.
Many people deserve to be honored and recognized for their contributions over 31 years. Thank you!
Over the last year we had much to celebrate. Many Saskatchewan artists landed in the top 100
Canadian Country artists on Canadian country radio. Tenille Arts, Jess Moskaluke and The Hunter
Brothers finished 2019 at #5, #6 and #13, respectively, among all Canadian artists on Canadian country radio. Also included in the
top 100 were Kalsey Kulyk, Jordyn Pollard, Samara Yung, Shantaia, Brock Andrews, Chris Henderson, JJ Voss, Justin LaBrash, Brody
Siebert, Ches Anthony, Donny Parenteau and Roland Corrigal.
Recognition goes to all of the Saskatchewan artists that put out new music to Canadian country radio in 2020. Despite COVID, these
people kept in the game and rewarded us 73 new songs: Alex Runions, Amanda Hagel, Berk Jodoin, Brad Johner, Brock Andrews,
Brody Siebert, Ches Anthony, Chris Henderson, Colter Wall, Conrad Bigknife, Curtis Grambo, Dead South, Donny Parenteau, Elly Thorn,
The Hunter Brothers, Jackie Guy, Jen Lane, Jess Moskaluke, JJ Voss, Jordyn Pollard, Justin LaBrash, Justine Sletten, Kalsey Kulyk,
Karissa Hoffart, Katelyn Lehner, Lane Shields, Poverty Plainsmen, Roland Corrigal, Samara Yung, Shantaia, Steve Gibson, Teagan
Littlechief, Tenille Arts, The Dirt Rich Band, The North Sound, Tommy John Ehman, Topher Mills, Will Ardell, and Zachary Lucky. That is
why Saskatchewan is one of the leading provinces for country talent on a per capita basis. The SCMA couldn’t be prouder.
Next, the organization and the board of directors. We couldn’t do it without the volunteers who give up their personal time each
month to attend meetings, organize events, do fundraising, pay the bills and keep this organization going for 32 years without any
pay! Thank you to VP Leon Gilbertson, VP Jarrid Poitras, Treasurer Gayle Breiter, Secretary Kim Zacaruk, and all the current board
members: Cliff Rose, Leonard Gray, Tim Day, Les Breiter, John Quinn, Candace Finch, Brett Browatzke, Connie Day, and Allissia Smith
as well as the current board advisors: Rick Wanner, Murray Yung, Terry Hoknes, Brittney MacFarlane and Heidi Munro. In addition I
give my well wishes and thanks to those who participated on the board this year but have now moved on: Greg Krienke, Daryl Nelson,
Rod Gjerde, Ken Landers and Reg Wilke.
The new board worked hard to continue the evolution of the SCMA for long term sustainability. In addition to 5 existing committees
(Strategic Planning Committee, Performer Selection Committee, Verification Committee, Awards Host Committee and Governance
Committee) we added 3 new committees (Organizational Structure Committee, Fundraising Committee and Inclusivity Committee).
We also held our first ever virtual Awards Show on Access Now Cable TV, after cancelling the Awards weekend due to COVID. We
implemented the Top 10 Sask Artists Chart and we updated the Awards Rules & Eligibility Rules and the Bylaws based on decisions
made at the last Annual General Meeting.
There are so many people to thank for their contributions to the SCMA Virtual Awards Show, the Red Carpet Show and all the planning
that went into the SCMA Awards. Please take time to read this Show Guide, especially the “Recognition to Volunteers.” You will find
two pages full of names of all the people that deserve our gratitude for donating their time, talents and services.
Also, please take time to thank all the businesses that support Saskatchewan Country Music. Without their support the Virtual
Awards would not be possible. Access Communications is the Exclusive Broadcast partner of the SCMA Awards and Trax Premium
is the official data sponsor of the SCMA. Please make note of all the businesses who are listed in this show guide and who have
advertisements. Without their support, the SCMA would not exist.
Last but not least I wish to thank the country music fans who requested Saskatchewan artists on their local radio stations, attended
SCMA events, tuned in to Facebook lives put on by all the artists, attended live shows, bought tickets and reposted and spread the
news about all the new music put out over the last year by Saskatchewan country artists. You are the reason this industry exists!
Please remember. Music is the glue that binds society together. Country, roots and gospel music is the strongest glue of all.
Wes LaBrash
SCMA President
president@scma.sk.ca
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HOSTS
TIM DAY
Tim became a fan of country music back when he first heard George Strait’s “Ocean Front Property” in the late
80’s and said, ‘this guy is pretty good.’ A few years later he found himself working at his first country radio
station and has worked his entire twenty seven year career in the country music format.
In August of 2014 he moved to Regina to work at Pure Country 92.7 as program director. Since then he has
been immersed in Saskatchewan country music as a member of the SCMA and also on the SCMA board for
the past few years.
He’s become a huge fan of the variety of music created by the province’s diverse artists and the music they
create which not only echo who they are as creators of art but also showcase what Saskatchewan is and
means to each act.
COURTNEY FIELDER
Courtney Fielder is the Country 100 Morning Show host and host of Golden West Radio’s Canadian Country
Showcase Syndicated weekend country show. She was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and has lived in
Moose Jaw and small towns throughout Southern Saskatchewan and Northern Alberta growing up. After
attending the Radio and Television Arts program at NAIT in Edmonton She came back to her hometown to be
on the station She grew up listening to. She’s so country that her first name literally auto-corrects to country.
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2021 AWARD NOMINEES
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Amanda Hagel
Amy Nelson
Jordyn Pollard
Samara Yung
Tenille Arts
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brock Andrews
Brody Siebert
Chris Henderson
JJ Voss
Justin LaBrash
Tommy John Ehman
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers
Jay & Jo
Munro & Patrick
The North Sound
Tucker Lane
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
“Everybody Knows Everybody” Composers:
Tenille Arts, Allison Veltz Cruz, Alex Kline
“I’ll Cheers To That” Composers: Lane Shields,
Alex Runions, Johnny Sinclair, Leslie Stanwyck
“Maria Queen of San Antone” Composer:
Tommy John Ehman
“Youth” Composers: Janaya Trudel and Jolissa
Trudel
“The Kind Of Man” Composers: JJ Voss, Dave
Wasyliw
“Two Cents” Composers: Shantaia and Ryan
Sorestad
ALBUM OR EP OF THE YEAR
“Good on Me” Artist: Jordyn Pollard
“Love, Heartbreak & Everything in Between”
Artist: Tenille Arts
“Things I Can’t Turn Off” Artist: Samara Yung
“Up on Stage” Artist: Jarrid Lee
“Chapter One” Artist: Shantaia
ROOTS ALBUM OR EP OF THE YEAR
“Come Along With Me” Artist: JJ Voss
“Sorrow Road” Artist: Yvonne St. Germaine
“Victory” Artist: Jay & Jo
“As the Stars Explode” Artist: The North Sound
“Of Ghosts and Graveyards” Artist: Wade Fehr
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Come Along With Me” Artist: JJ Voss Director:
Joel Stewart, Prehistoric Productions
“Everybody Knows Everybody” Artist: Tenille
Arts Director: Grant Claire
“Farmer’s Song” Artist: JJ Voss, Darlene
Tuleta, featuring Charlie Major Director:
Prehistoric Productions
“Hard Dirt” Artist: Hunter Brothers Director:
Sean Smith, Stingray Pictures
“Youth” Artist:Jay & Jo Director: Janaya and
Jolissa Trudel with Erik Paquette
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Andrea An
The Dirt Rich Band
Justine Sletten
Karissa Hoffart
Katelyn Lehner
INTERACTIVE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers
Jay & Jo
JJ Voss
Munro & Patrick
Tenille Arts
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Brandon Ziola
Jesse Dawson
Johnny Sinclair
Luke Hunter
Murray Yung
Myles Myrol
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Aaron Pritchard
Darcy Deschambault
Dean Kushneryk
Dusty Hunter
Jayson Brinkworth
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dean Bernier
Evan Friesen
Sam Derbawka
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Brock Hunter
Garth Howell
J.J. Hunter
JJ Voss
Scott Patrick
Shawn Blackman
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Amy Nelson
Glenna Switzer
Jeffrey Straker
Jesse Weiman
Terry Hoknes
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR - MAJOR MARKET
Saskatoon - CJWW 600 (600 AM)
Saskatoon - 92.9 The Bull (92.9 FM)
Regina - Pure Country 92.7 (92.7 FM)
Prince Albert - Saskatchewan Country CKBI
(900 AM)
Moose Jaw - Country 100 FM (100.7 FM)
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR - SECONDARY MARKET:
Yorkton - GX94 (940 AM)
Swift Current - CKSW 570 (570 AM)
North Battleford - CJNB 1050 (1050 AM) Melfort
- FM Country CJVR (105.1FM) Assiniboia
- Cat Country 98.1 (98.1 FM)
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Matt Ryan
Cal Gratton
Chase Hussey
Jason Lee
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Cal Gratton
Chase Hussey
Jason Lee
RECORD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Bart McKay “Now or Never” Performing Artist:
Brett Kissel
Hal Schrenk “Victory” Performing Artist: Jay
and Jo
Hunter Brothers “Just Wanted You To Know”
Performing Artist: Hunter Brothers
Jesse Weiman “Heavy Heart” Performing Artist:
The North Sound
Jesse Weiman at Nolita Studios “Wanting You”
Performing Artists: Andrea An featuring Ches
Anthony
RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Bart McKay Productions
Big Bang Studios
Blue Door Recording
Nolita Studio
Saskatoon Music Recording Studio
COUNTRY MUSIC PERSON OF THE YEAR
Brock Andrews
Candace Finch
Heidi Munro
Wes LaBrash
MUSIC VENUE OF THE YEAR:
Capitol Music Club
E.A. Rawlinson Centre
Hank’s Tavern
The Happy Nun Cafe
Longbranch Good Times Beverage Company
The Lyric Theatre
FANS’ CHOICE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers
Tenille Arts
JJ Voss
Samara Yung
Jordyn Pollard
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
The single that has the highest amount of
spins throughout the eligibility period as
reported by Trax Report will receive this
award. The songs in contention for single of
the year are:
“Hard Dirt” - Hunter Brothers
“Somebody Like That” - Tenille Arts
“Silver Lining” - Hunter Brothers
2020 AWARD WINNERS
FANS CHOICE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers
MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
Country at the Creek (Big River)
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Scott Patrick
FEMALE ARTIST
Tenille Arts
MUSIC VENUE OF THE YEAR
The Happy Nun Cafe (Forget, SK)
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Luke Hunter
MALE ARTIST
Chris Henderson
COUNTRY MUSIC PERSON OF THE YEAR
Lisa Moen
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jordan Toppings
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers
TV, RADIO OR ONLINE SHOW OF THE YEAR
Pickin’ It Country – Reg Wilke (CJTR FM)
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Darcy Deschambault
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers – Lost
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET
Saskatoon 92.9 The Bull (92.9 FM)
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Janaya Trudel
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Somebody Like That –
Composers: Tenille Arts, Alex Kline & Allison
Veltz (Performed by Tenille Arts)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Hunter Brothers – State of Mind
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Some People – JJ Voss
(Director: Joel Stewart and Pre-Historic
Productions)
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jordyn Pollard
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – SECONDARY
MARKET
Melfort FM Country CJVR (105.1FM)
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MAJOR
MARKET
Reg Wilke (CJTR FM)
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR –
SECONDARY Market
Matt Ryan (CJNS FM)
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – MAJOR
MARKET
Jason Lee (CJWW)
SPECIALTY INSTRUMENT PLAYER OF THE
YEAR
Sam Derbawka
RECORD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Bart McKay
RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Bart McKay Production
LEGENDS AND LEGACY AWARD
Donny Parenteau
SCMA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BURSARY
Micah Walbaum
INTERACTIVE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lisa Moen
ROOTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
JJ Voss
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – SECONDARY
MARKET
Cal Gratton (CJVR-FM)
SIGA INDIGENOUS ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
BURSARY
Yvonne St. Germaine
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RECOGNITION TO VOLUNTEERS
HOSTS
Tim Day and Courtney Fielder
PERFORMERS
Hunter Brothers, Tenille Arts, Chris Henderson, Tucker Lane, Jordyn Pollard, JJ Voss, Samara Yung, Tommy John Ehman, The North Sound, Amy Nelson,
Karissa Hoffart, Amanda Hagel, Brock Andrews, Munro & Patrick, Justin LaBrash, Justine Sletten
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The SCMA Board of Directors is a group of tireless volunteers that contribute their time to assist, promote and enhance the development of
Saskatchewan Country Music. Some have been volunteering for decades. The SCMA depends upon volunteers to guide the organization and ensure
it continues to develop and evolve for the betterment of the industry. We are especially grateful to SaskMusic for their continued support and we
recognize SaskMusic as the birthplace of the SCMA, 32 years ago.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
• President: Wes LaBrash
• 1st Vice-President: Leon Gilbertson
• 2nd Vice-President: Jarrid Poitras
• Treasurer: Gayle Breiter
• Secretary: Kim Zacaruk
DIRECTORS
• Cliff Rose – SCMA Northeast Region
• Leonard Gray – SCMA Northeast Region
• Tim Day – SCMA Regina Region
• Les Breiter – SCMA Prince Albert Region
• John Quinn – SCMA Prince Albert Region
• Candace Finch- SCMA Saskatoon Region
• Brett Browatzke – SCMA Saskatoon Region
• Connie Day- SCMA Southwest Region
• Allissia Smith - SCMA Southwest Region
• Rick Wanner – Membership Coordinator
• Murray Yung – Senior Advisor
• Brittney MacFarlane – SaskMusic Representative
• Heidi Munro - Artist Representative
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
• Terry Hoknes
HOST COMMITTEE
The Host Committee worked hard this past year to plan the virtual awards show event.
The Host committee for this year was comprised of the following SCMA Members
Leon Gilbertson (Chair, Fundraising) Wes LaBrash (Co-Chair, Treasurer) Jarrid Poitras (Fundraising)
Rick Wanner (Showcases and Awards) Allissia Smith (Speeches, Bios & Pictures)
Gayla Gilbertson (Speeches, Bios & Pictures)
PRODUCERS
The Producers worked together investing Hundreds of volunteer hours to build a Virtual Awards Show.
Wes LaBrash (Executive Producer) Graham Condo (TV Producer – Awards Show)
Paul Lomheim (Awards Show Producer) Heidi Munro (Awards Show Producer)
Hal Schrenk (Music & Performers Producer)
Rick Wanner, Brittney MacFarlane, and John Quinn (Verification Committee)
Rick Wanner, Brittney MacFarlane, and Leon Gilbertson (Performer Selection Committee)
Lisa Moen (Producer & Hostess - Red Carpet Show) Wayne Warren (TV Producer – Red Carpet Show)
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CONTRIBUTORS
In addition to the Board, the Host Committee, the Producers, the Presenters and Performers, there are people behind the scenes who helped to get
the job done, get the news out, produce the show guide, content, and the Mikee awards hardware.
Webmaster - Terry Hoknes
Show Guide Producer and Printers - Western Litho Printers
Facebook and Member Emails - Leon Gilbertson
Media Coordinator - Tim Day
Logo Designs - Jared Gottselig
Mikee Awards - Karen and Kevin (K2 Laser Design)
AWARDS SPONSORS AND PRESENTERS:
Female Artist of the Year
Sponsored By: Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport
Presented By: Hon. Laura Ross
Group of the Year
Sponsored By: Access Now TV
Presented By: Tracey Mucha
Country Album of the Year
Sponsored By: Pure Country 92.7
Presented By: Chase Hussey & Lyndsay May
Video of the Year
Sponsored By: GX94 Radio
Presented By: Danny Ismond
Interactive Artist of the Year
Sponsored By: The Happy Nun Cafe
Presented By: Gayla Gilbertson
Fan’s Choice of the Year
Sponsored By: 900 CKBI Radio
Presented By: Cristy Beggs
Drummer of the Year
Sponsored By: Big Bang Studios
Presented By: Hal Schrenk
Guitar Player of the Year
Sponsored By: Long & McQuade Instruments
Presented By: Brad Papp
Radio Station of the Year - Major Market
Sponsored By: SCMA Prince Albert Region
Presented By: Wade Fehr
On Air Personality of the Year
Sponsored By: SaskMusic
Presented By: Lorena Kelly
Record Producer of the Year
Sponsored By: 980 CKRM Radio
Presented By: Abbey White
Music Venue of the Year
Sponsored By: Golden West Radio
Presented By: Bren Forbes
Youth Bursary Recipient
Sponsored By: Saskatoon Recording Studio
Presented By: Terry Hoknes
Male Artist of the Year
Sponsored By: IG Wealth Management
Presented By: Devin Harris
Songwriter of the Year
Sponsored By: Westland Insurance Group
Presented By: Jason Farrell
Roots Album of the Year
Sponsored By: Organization of Sask Arts Councils
Presented By: Skip Taylor
Emerging Artist of the Year
Sponsored By: Principle Projects Music
Presented By: Scott Clements
Single of the Year
Sponsored By: CIAT 98.1 Cat Country Radio
Presented By: Jeff Hayes
Bass Player of the Year
Sponsored By: Westridge Construction Ltd.
Presented By: Colin Olfert
Fiddle Player of the Year
Sponsored By: 1050 CJNB Radio
Presented By: Matt Ryan
Keyboard Player of the Year
Sponsored By: SCMA South West Region
Presented By: Corrine Newton
Radio Station of the Year - Secondary Market
Sponsored By: SCMA North East Region
Presented By: Leonard Gray
Music Director of the Year
Sponsored By: SCMA Saskatoon Region
Presented By: Greg Kozak
Recording Studio of the Year
Sponsored By: 105.1 CJVR Radio
Presented By: Cal Gratton
Country Music Person of the Year
Sponsored By: 600 CJWW and 92.9 The Bull
Presented By: Dave Thomas
Indigenous Artist Bursary Recipient
Sponsored By: Principle Projects Music
Presented By: Scott Clements
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
AMANDA HAGEL
Inspirational/Country Music Artist Amanda
Hagel has established herself as an artist
whose mission is to create music that uplifts,
empowers and inspires her listeners. Amanda
has gained both national and international
recognition as a talented performer and
songwriter. In 2015 Amanda was a national
finalist in the CBC Searchlight Competition, in
2017 the SCMA Country Gospel Album of the
Year award recipient and in 2018 a category
finalist in the USA International Songwriting
Competition for her original song Listen
With Your Heart. With three albums currently
released and plans to release a fourth titled
Be The Light in the spring of 2021, it is clear
that Amanda has fully embraced her musical
calling as her songs and their messages
continue to be heard all around the world
AMY NELSON
At home in Saskatchewan or on stage in
Australia, Amy Nelson is blazing new trails
in country music. Known for her feisty
performances and incandescent vocals, Amy
has earned over 40 Saskatchewan Country
Music Awards nominations— including a
2018 win for Entertainer of the Year.
This former high school music teacher
oversees a successful singing school for kids
and has partnered with businesses such as
Boston Pizza to fund summer music camps
for students with financial barriers.
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BROCK ANDREWS
Brock Andrews is a heartfelt, high-energy artist who
proudly represents Saskatchewan on stages across
North America. Andrews started his country music
career with the launch of his first full length album
“Eight” which spent several weeks in the top ten of the
iTunes charts. Since 2017, Brock has been nominated
for 14 SCMA awards and in 2020 he was the most
played Saskatchewan male artist on Country radio
stations across Canada. (traxreport.com) His band is
a collection of some of the most talented musicians
in the province and they are scheduled to take their
show to several festival stages in 2021. Brock would
like to use the rest of his bio to thank the love of
his life Shannon and his two beautiful girls Lennon
and Hartley for their incredible love, support and
encouragement.
CHRIS HENDERSON
Since his debut album released in 2008, Chris
Henderson has been one of the busiest Recording
Artists in Canada. The former high school teacher has
been touring relentlessly, and has released 17 singles to
National radio including. “Don’t Miss Your Kiss Goodbye”
(peaked at #47), “My Regret” (#47), and many more.
The veteran singer/songwriter released his fourth
studio project, “Point of View” on Oct 4, 2019 and has
already started work on a 5th record. Henerdon has
been nominated for dozens of awards including three
consecutive wins as the, “Male Artist of the Year” at the
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards in 2018-20, and
“Songwriter of the Year” in 2014. He has been featured
in “Country Weekly Magazine” in Nashville, “Country
Music News” on the cover of “Lifestyles”, as well as
many other publications across North America.
Henderson has appeared on stages such as the Craven
Country Jamboree, Big Valley Jamboree, Boots & Hearts,
Dauphin’s Country Fest, The Gateway Festival, the
Telemiracle cast, and more. He has also showcased at
the CCMA’s for the songwriter series, the WCMA’s, and
served on the CCMA Board of Directors.
HUNTER BROTHERS
Real life brothers, J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and
Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance
and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t
always easy, but the brothers attribute much
of their success to their rural upbringing in
a home dedicated to faith, music and sport.
Winters were spent playing hockey (several
brothers reached pro-level), and summers for
touring as a family band. Since signing their
record deal in 2014, Hunter Brothers have
amassed a large volume of industry credibility
in a record amount of time, including multiple
CCMA Award nominations, JUNO Award
nominations and SCMA Award wins. Their
sophomore album, State of Mind, released in
2019, remained the #1 selling country album
for four consecutive weeks following its
release. “Lost” (their first #1 single at country
radio), “Those Were the Nights” (from their
debut album Getaway) and their Top 10 smash
hit “Born and Raised” have all been certified
Gold in Canada. “Born and Raised” was
selected as the official anthem for the 2018
IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament. Known
for their energetic and entertaining live shows,
the group has played major country festivals in
Canada and U.S., and toured with country icon
Paul Brandt.
Saskatchewan Artists who released
songs in 2020 we played on
Alex Runions – Take it Out on Me • Brock Andrews –
Radio – What I See • Brody Siebert – Dippin’ in a Deer
Stand • Chris Henderson – Didn’t Want My Sweater
Back • Colter Wall – Big Iron • Donny Parenteau &
Brad Johner – Bring It On • Donny Parentaeu – Never
Came Down Again • Hunter Brothers – Hard Dirt – O
Holy Night – Santa Claus is Coming to Town • Jackie
Guy – I did it Anyway – What Child is This/Child of the
Poor • Jess Moskaluke – Halfway Home – Mapdot •
J.J. Voss – Come Along with Me – The Kind of Man –
Farmer’s Song • Jordyn Pollard – Boomerang – Back
to Us • Justin Labrash – Miles Ago • Katelyn Lehner –
Red • Rachel Dancsok – You Can Have it Too • Samara
Yung – In case you missed me – Proceed with caution •
Shantaia – I Wish You Would – Two Cents • Steve
Gibson – Live Forever • Tenille Arts – Somebody Like
That – Everybody Knows Everybody • Tommy John
Ehman – Maria Queen of San Antone
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
JJ VOSS
With over two decades of dedication to his
craft, JJ Voss has taken his passion for music,
along with his many experiences in life and
built an authentic solo career rooted in the soil
of the working class.
Raised on a small farm in Southern
Saskatchewan, Voss began his journey in music
at the age of 8 when he picked p his Dad’s old
dobro and has been following in the fottsteps of
legendary troubadours like Steve Earle, Charlie
Major, and Bruce Springsteen ever since.
In March of 2020 Voss’ released his 3rd album
‘Come Along With Me’ to critical acclaim. A
timely record tackling the current trends of
nationalism, tribalism, division, and violence.
Recent highlights include nominations for 7
SCMA awards (including Entertainer of the Year,
Roots Album and Male Artist. His current album
was voted Sask Music’s #2 Album of the year
(all genres), SCMA awards for ‘Roots Artist of
the Year” in 2020, and ‘Music Video of the Year’
(for ‘Some People’) World wide rotation with 3
singles on Sirius/XM Satellite radio and being
named Saskatchewan’s Artist of the year by the
North Saskatchewan Musiczine.
Adjusting to the reality of the pandemic, JJ
has pivoted from touring and embraced live
streaming in order to take his music to the
people. With over 25 on-line concerts under
his belt, JJ has been winning new fans globally,
growing his brand and cross promoting with
other artists and small business to make the
best of these challenging new times. What ever
the future will hold, JJ will adapt and thrive.
JORDYN POLLARD
Exuding a natural charm, infused with
positive energy and a mischievous sense
of fun, Canadian pop/country artist Jordyn
Pollard. With a unique combination of talent,
determination, and self-assuredness, Jordyn
is already on the path chasing her dreams,
earning a reputation as a top up and coming
singer songwriter on the western Canadian
music scene.
There has already been a real buzz filtering
throughout the music industry, as well as
Jordyn’s even-expanding fan base, thanks to
the wonderful reception afforded the single
Good on Me, which made the top-100 on BDS
and continues to garner airplay. This is truly
great achievement for a newcomer to the
music business, but also an indication of what
is yet to come from this talented resident of
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, who grew up on
the family farm, singing along to her favourite
artists. Subsequently, Jordyn has released two
follow up tracks, BOOMERANG and BACK TO US.
The track BACK TO US, garnered her to be the
inaugural STINGRAY MUSIC TRENDING TRACK
in 2020, reaching its peak in the Top 40 on
Neilson BDS.
Fast becoming a household name in her home
province of Saskatchewan, it is only a matter of
time that Jordyn Pollard’s unmistakable talent,
her drive and her commitment to credibility
and integrity, will see her burst forth onto the
wider Canadian audience – and far beyond.
Jordyn is currently getting ready to record her
sophomore album with an anticipated release
in fall of 2021.
JUSTIN LABRASH
Fresh off #driveinsask 2020, North America’s
first and only drive in concert tour, Justin
LaBrash just released his tenth single to
Canadian radio along with a unique official
music video. Award-winning, Saskatchewan
country recording artist, Justin LaBrash,
entertains audiences with originals as well
as country and rock hits from the past right
up to today’s hottest songs. He has played
throughout Canada from Vancouver to St.
John’s to the Northwest Territories and
many points in between. LaBrash is the
2018 SCMA Emerging Artist of the Year and
multiple SCMA and SMA nominee, as well
as a two-time finalist and runner-up for the
CKRM Proudly Saskatchewan Showcase.
Justin just released his third album and his
last five singles have progressively charted
on the Canadian Top 100, including, “See
You in the Stars”, which reached #72 on
the Traxx Chart and all the way to #1 on the
Canadian True North Country Indie chart!!
Justin released his debut EP in 2016, his first
full length album in 2018, and an acoustic
EP in 2020.
Justin is proud of his roots and where he
comes from. He believes strongly in building
communities and “paying it forward”. Justin
is an official ambassador for the Teddy
Bears Anonymous and each concert during
the #driveinsask Tour 2020 spotlighted
a local charitable organization, raising
awareness and thousands of dollars for
more than a dozen Saskatchewan charities.
Supporting locally is very important to Justin
and his team. Justin utilizes the resources
from local Saskatchewan businesses and
musicians whenever possible.
Justin has been lucky enough to have shared
the stage and studio with some of the best
musicians in North America including The
Washboard Union, Charlie Major, Blackhawk,
The Wilkinsons and more. With his country
roots running deep, his big heart, and
endless enthusiasm, there is no limit to
where life will take him.
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
JUSTINE SLETTEN
A singer/songwriter firmly on the fence between
country and pop, Justine Sletten hails from small
town Saskatchewan, Canada. From the first notes
of “Up” by Shania Twain, Justine was hooked and
spent her youth building her skill set in the music
industry. Over the last year Justine has focused
on the release of her two latest singles, entitled
All Bad and Eighteen, that she was incredibly
excited to share with the world. Justine working
towards some exciting new music and she hopes
that it will help put her career on the right track.
Although she will always love her Saskatchewan
home she is hopeful that her hard work and
determination will one day help her share her
music around the world
KARISSA HOFFART
Karissa Hoffart is a Saskatchewan country recording
artist, who has taken this challenging year as a way
to show resilience. Growing up on her family ranch
in the Big Muddy, Karissa has worked hard at her
singing career to bring her audience a voice of
inspiration and passion.
Karissa pushed through the challenges of 2020
by organizing two Drive In Concerts, releasing
three songs to country radio, releasing two music
videos, and finally released her first album this past
October. She continues to be creative by starting up a
Virtual Saskatchewan School Tour through spreading
inspirational messages that go along with the songs
she personally wrote on her album called “Life of
Mine”. You can find Karissa Hoffart on Facebook,
Instagram, Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon
Music, and all other digital streaming outlets!
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MUNRO & PATRICK
With countless accolades and reputations as two
of the hardest working artists to come out of
Saskatchewan, Heidi Munro and Scott Patrick
have quickly gained notoriety throughout this
province as “the dynamic duo”.
After working in different solo projects and bands
over many years in the industry, this partnership
has created performances and original songs
that are fresh, polished and real. Heidi and Scott
are both SCMA awarded artists, these accolades
are amongst many others they have individually
received on a provincial and national level.
Munro and Patrick are Group/ Duo of the Year
nominees with the 2020 Saskatchewan Country
Music Association, with Scott winning Guitar
Player Of The Year.
Munro & Patrick have released 2 live off the
floor music videos “Give Up or Give In” and “
Safe”. They are set to release their debut EP
“Give Me Your Rain”.
SAMARA YUNG
Samara Yung isn’t afraid to pave her own
path. Her new release Things I Can’t Turn Off
encompasses Samara’ journey and where she is
both musically and personally. The six song EP
features the singles “Too Cool” & “Swerve” which
was her highest charting single and her first Top
30 at Canadian country radio.
Years of experience from her beginnings as a
performer in her father’s band, Samara has roots
that run deep into many genres of music. Music
is truly a family affair for the Yungs; with her dad
on bass, and her mom and husband waiting in
the wings with their young daughter Nova, music
is not just a job - it’s a lifestyle.
Samara received the coveted iHeart Radio
Future Star spotlight for May & June 2019 with
“Swerve” and was also named 2019’s SCMA Fan’s
Choice Entertainer of the Year. 2019 included
a run of shows at Dauphin’s Countryfest in
Manitoba, Extreme Mudfest in Alberta, and at
Raymore Summer Slam in her home province
of Saskatchewan. Things I Can’t Turn Off was
released during the COVID-19 pandemic in
October 2020, but still has wracked up nearly
1 million global streams combined. The project
is now nominated for Album of the Year at the
2021 SCMA Awards, where Samara is also up for
Female Artist & Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the
Year.
TENILLE ARTS
In a world of dreams, Tenille Arts has seen more come true in the last couple of years than even
she could have imagined, and the latest of which is the release of her new full-length album. Love,
Heartbreak, & Everything in Between is a collection of 12 songs that takes the listener on emotional
journey with a glimpse into dreams that have come true, sacrifices made along the way and…well…
everything in between.
“I’m so excited about this album,” said Tenille. “It’s everything I’ve been through this past year, so the
title is very appropriate. It’s four love songs, four breakup songs and four songs about everything else
in life.”
Tenille wrote two of the songs solo and partnered with the likes of Allison Veltz Cruz, Whitney Duncan,
Derek George, Alex Kline, Palmer Lee, Josh Logan, Lizzy McAvoy, James Slater, Grand Vogelfanger
and Adam Wheeler on the other 10 cuts. Kline, Vogelfanger and Wheeler, along with Matt Rovey, have
production credits on the collection, which was released on 19th & Grand Records.
“I got to collaborate with new songwriters and producers, and I’m so proud of the creativity on this
album.”
PERFORMING ARTISTS
THE NORTH SOUND
The North Sound is cold like a Saskatchewan
winter, humid like a summer day in the
streets of Montreal and is unpredictable like
the weather on a singular day in Calgary.
The North Sound is ever-changing with lyrics
spanning across haunting metaphors and
a sound balanced between today’s modern
production and the era of Gram Parsons
and Emmylou Harris blazing the highways.
Formed in 2014 by Forrest Eaglespeaker
supported by his partner Nevada Freistadt,
The North Sound was created as a way to share
stories in keeping true to Forrest’s Blackfoot
identity and traditions from Treaty 7 Territory.
The North Sound has had four singles
reach number one on the Indigenous Music
Countdown as well as Saskatchewan’s
MBC Radio, won Indigenous Artist of the
year at the 2020 SaskMusic Awards as
well as being voted #5 on “Best Albums
of Saskatchewan 2020” for As The Stars
Explode released October of 2020 and has
received six nominations from the SCMA.
Sharing the stage with the likes of Blue Rodeo,
Kathleen Edwards, Eagle and Hawk, Derek
Miller, Susan Aglukark, Celeigh Cardinal,
Logan Staats, and many more, The North
Sound has performed at multiple venues and
festivals across Canada and the United States.
TUCKER LANE
Tucker Lane are Leslie Stanwyck (vocals),
Johnny Sinclair (bass), Brent Carlin (guitar)
and Warren Medernach (drums) and are
from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Leslie and Johnny were members of the
internationally acclaimed Toronto band
The Pursuit of Happiness. They made two
albums with TPOH, ‘Love Junk’ which went
platinum and featured the hit songs, ‘I’m An
Adult Now’, ‘She’s So Young’, and ‘Hard To
Laugh’, and the second TPOH album, ‘One-
Sided Story’ which went gold. They also
toured through Europe with the Eurythmics
and the U.S. with Duran Duran. Leslie and
Johnny then left to form another wellknown
band called Universal Honey and put
out another seven albums including charting
songs, ‘Just Before Mary Goes’, ‘Any Road
Back’, ‘Invincible’ and ‘Think You Know’
among others. During this time, they toured
North America for many years and opened
over 100 shows for the Goo Goo Dolls, as well
as multiple headlining club tours.
In 2015, they released their debut album,
‘West of Minnesota, North of North Dakota’
and in 2017 they were nominated as SCMA
(Saskatchewan Country Music Association)
Best New Group.
In 2018, with plenty of performances and
festivals under Tucker Lane’s belt, they
earned a spot on the national cast of the
beloved Telemiracle 43.
At the beginning of 2020, Johnny and Leslie
launched their indie label and production
house Honeytunes. Tucker Lane has been the
backing band for the Honeytunes produced
TOMMY JOHN EHMAN
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Tommy is
faithful to his rural roots in his music and in
his life. He lives with his family on their fifthgeneration
farm at Craik in a “catalogue” house
built by his great grandpa more than 100 years
ago. Tommy has a degenerative eye condition
called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP for short), which
forced him to take a step back from day-to-day
farming, but didn’t deter him from writing songs,
performing live and pursuing his musical passion
with the same commitment and drive as in his
younger days, when he toured Western Canada
with his bands Midnight Highway and Idle Rains.
With six studio albums to his credit, Tommy has
had multiple radio singles that cracked the top
100 country music charts, several Saskatchewan
Country Music Award nominations, a long, long
list of live performances that include opening for
Doc Walker and Michelle Wright, among others,
and eight years as a full-time touring musician.
He is currently promoting his Brand New Single
“Hungry Heart,” a cover of the classic Sprinsteen
song, to Canadian country music radio and
working on new original music to carry him
throughout 2021.
and recorded track ‘I’ll Cheers to That’ by
Saskatchewan country music artist Lane
Shields and 3 tracks for another upcoming
Saskatchewan artist Katelyn Lehner, including
her current release ‘Red’ which was written by
Leslie and Katelyn.
Tucker Lane wrote and recorded another
album’s worth of material called ‘Random
Fireworks on a Beach Obscured by Trees’,
which was mixed by Bart McKay, and was
released in January 2021. The album has
received critical praises and their first single
‘Paper Wings’ went to #4 on the Canadian
Indie Country Countdown.
Also, in 2021, Tucker Lane are nominated for
a SCMA Group of the Year award and in April
they have an upcoming live streaming event in
support of the Unison Benevolent Fund. Their
third release “Ghost”, from the new album, is
out now! It is also the bands first release to
commercial radio.
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NOMINEES
ANDREA AN
Andrea An is a Vietnamese-Canadian singer/
songwriter, a multi-talented pop, R&B, and country
artist. She started taking piano lessons at age six and
by the time she was a teenager, she had also taught
herself to play guitar.
Andrea has generated over 500,000 views on YouTube
and Facebook and played festivals like the Trifecta
Music Festival and the Country Thunder VIP area.
She captures themes of love, heartbreak, selfempowerment,
and reflection. Her voice can be a
quiet, falsetto birdsong that raises goosebumps, or a
belted out, raging symphony of broken hearts.
Andrea An is on a mission to share her music with the
world --- and to show that it’s possible for women of
colour/Asian-Canadians to be visible in the Canadian
music industry.
THE DIRT RICH BAND
The Dirt Rich Band began in 2013 and has been
growing and maturing ever since. The spring
of 2016 started the recording of what would
eventually become their debut album “Cash
Poor, Dirt Rich”. The boys took several trips to
Nashville to finish writing their second album
“One More Round”. The first two albums were
completed by working closely with Bart McKay.
In March 2020 they guys decided to head
to Nashville again. This time to work with
Joel Breyure (The Drawing Room) on a set
of songs written in part by Stuart Walker,
Jonathan Singleton and Sam Ellis. The trip was
unfortunately cut short to only 4 days due to
Covid. On March 15th, “the day the music died”
in Nashville saw the entire Broadway strip close.
Thanks to fellow entertainer Donny Lee and his
band, The Dirt Rich Band was invited up briefly
to play on stage at both Jason Aldean’s rooftop
bar and Tootsies Orchid Lounge just hours before
the music stopped. A memory/opportunity all the
guys will surely never forget.
BRODY SIEBERT
Brody Siebert is well on his way to proving he
is a part of the new crop of artists on the rise
in Canadian country music. Born and raised
in the small farming community of Spiritwood
Saskatchewan, Brody grew up in a family full
of musical talent. He grew up being heavily
influenced by older brother Riley, as well
as the greats such as Waylon Jennings and
Garth Brooks. Brody flew down to Nashville
in November 2014 where he recorded three
songs with fellow Canadian Aaron Goodvin.
The first two single releases “Lay it On Me
Tonight” and “Back In Mine” hit Top 65 status
on Mediabase Canada.
Coming from a family of musical talent,
Siebert has worked hard to be the musician
he is today. He began learning guitar at 15,
and singing came just as natural. His love for
writing songs is where is passion lies and is
something that speaks true to the artist that
Brody is. In the short time he’s been on the
scene, Brody has played Craven Country
Jamboree, Rockin’ River Music Fest, Country
at The Creek and has opened for the likes of
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Terri Clark and Emerson
Drive. Following the success of his single “I’m
in a Bar” in 2017, Brody walked away with the
Saskatchewan Country Music Association’s
Male Artist of the Year award. That same
year, he also was tapped to perform in his
hometown of Saskatoon at the CCMA Rockin’
Country Cabaret alongside industry heavy
weights like Chad Brownlee and the Road
Hammers.
With a love of the outdoors, hunting and
fishing, Brody stays true to his rural roots
and is currently working on new music that
reflects his love of both. He lives out the lyrics
he sings about, making him an authentic fresh
breath of country.
JAY & JO
Hailing from the Saskatchewan prairies, Janaya
and Jolissa Trudel pair up to form a vibrant folkroots
sister-duo, embodying both joy and depth in
one double-batted swing. Reminiscent of Nickel
Creek, First Aid Kit, and the nostalgia of Joan Baez
and Joni Mitchell, their soul-stretching lyrics and
airtight harmonies are a force to be reckoned with.
Since the successful release of their debut album
“Grounded and Light” in 2017, Jay & Jo have toured
Canada from coast to coast, taken part in Breakout
West’s showcase at Americanafest in Nashville in
2019, and been crowned “Roots Artist of the Year”
at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, 2019.
In the midst of the pandemic and great hush of the
arts, they dropped their timely and hopeful album
“Victory” in July of 2020. Since then, the album
has been recognized as on of the top 3 best albums
in Saskatoon by PlanetS Magazine, the #6 album
in Saskatchewan by Saskmusic, and has received
numerous Saskatchewan Country Music Award
nominations. Canadian Beats media describe them
as, “ambient, angelic, ASMR inducing mix of roots,
folk, and country with tenderly strong vocals and an
over-all sophistication.”
JARRID LEE
Jarrid Lee is an Award-Winning Songwriter,
Indigenous Canadian Country Music Artist from
St.Paul Alberta who now resides in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan.
Over the past 6 years Jarrid has been blazing a trail
in the country music scene sharing the stage with
artists such as Trooper, David Lee Murphy, Luke Bryan
and has assisted on shows with Tom Cochrane and
the Legendary Tanya Tucker.
Jarrid’s highly anticipated 5 song debut EP album
entitled “Up on Stage” is now available on all digital
platforms.
Be sure to connect and follow Jarrid’s journey and
love for music on www.jarridlee.com
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NOMINEES
KATELYN LEHNER
Prince Albert Saskatchewan’s, Katelyn Lehner, first
stepped on stage at the early age of 3. Katelyn
received Royal Conservatory of Music vocal training,
won RCM awards for the highest provincial exam
marks, and performed at events and competitions
around Saskatchewan. A highlight was capturing
first place at GX94s’ Jr. Star Search.
Another passion of Katelyn’s is Track and Field.
She has competed all over North America, and was
named to Team Canada for the Pan American Junior
Games. She brought home multiple national medals
during her University career, while completing a
degree in Kinesiology.
After graduating, Katelyn began performing
publicly again and released her debut single “Red”
on October 9th, of 2020. A highlight of last year
was performing for a sold-out audience at her live,
single release show at the Capitol Music Club in
Saskatoon.
She ended off the year being part of Stealth
Media’s “Home for Christmas” livestream event
which was a fundraiser for the Saskatoon Food
Bank and headlined by Jess Moskaluke and the
Hunter Brothers. In January, “Red” debuted on
the Trax Canadian Country Radio Chart in the 93rd
position and so far, has peaked at #82. At the end
of February, Katelyn cracked the top 10 of the
Canadian Country Female Radio Charts and top 50
of the Canadian Country Radio chars. Katelyn is
looking forward to her next single, which is to be
released in spring of this year.
SHANTAIA
Shantaia is a Nashville based singer/songwriter
who was born and raised in Saskatchewan. With
her powerful vocals, Shantaia’s voice, much like her
name, is unforgettable. Shantaia has opened for
names such as; Kane Brown, Chris Lane, Ryan Hurd,
Emerson Drive, Charlie Major and more.
The 2019 SCMA Emerging Artist of the year
released her comeback single on January 3rd
2020 called “I Wish You Would” which curated over
100,000 streams on Spotify in less than a month,
hit 69 on Mediabase charts, 72 on BDS, had radio
play in the United States and now is onward to 350k
streams on Spotify alone. Her debut EP “Chapter
One” was released on April 3rd, 2020, with her
follow up radio release “Two Cents” in August 2020
also hitting over 200k streams on Spotify. Recently
being nominated for her first Saskatchewan Music
Award in the Country Artist of The Year category,
Shantaia was in amongst Tenille Arts, The Hunter
Brothers and Samara Yung based on her successful
2020 year. Shantaia is currently living in Nashville
working on new music, writing with some of the
biggest writers in music city, playing shows, and
making noise around town. Excited to keep sharing
new music in 2021, Shantaia released her newest
single, “Had A Good Weekend” on February 26th
to all digital platforms, getting on major Spotify
playlists and on Canadian Country Radio with a
music video to follow!
YVONNE ST GERMAINE
Yvonne St Germaine is an established Independent
Metis artist. She expresses a positive spiritual
message from a variety of styles such as Country
Gospel, contemporary and some soft blues that has
captured a fan base throughout Canada/ U.S.A.
Like many she is a huge fan of the Old Style of
Country Music, influenced by Patsy Cline, Loretta
Lynn and Martha Carson. Sticking to her roots Saint
G has created her own twist to Country Gospel, which
has been very well received.
As a Strong Metis Woman with faith and perseverance,
Yvonne is now currently a 17X Indigenous Gospel
Award Winner also recognized as an Inspiring role
model.
Yvonne’s heart is for our Indigenous communities to
bring hope and love through music and her testimony
Currently, still doing what she loves to do, create,
encourage and believe that all things work together
for the good.
Some Highlights, just to name few
• 2019 Graced the stage in Nashville Tennessee at
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
• Opening singer Evangelist, Kenneth Copeland
• Performed alongside – Duane Steel, Billy Ray
Cyrus, George Canyon, Crystal Shawanda, Jason
Crabb, Donny Parenteau, Tom Jackson, Julian Austin,
Don Burnstick, Ray St German and we can’t forget our
very own King of the North Ernest Monias,
Yvonne’s Motto “I am who I am by the Grace of God”
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WADE FEHR
Wade Fehr has been performing around Saskatchewan for over 20 years, recently as a
founding member of the Prince Albert based band The Goats. Born and raised on the prairies,
his song writing reflects the wide open spaces and living skies. Fehr paints a picture in his
listener’s mind whilst singing the stories of his life as well as the people and places he
has encountered. Playing an eclectic mix of country, blues and singer/songwriter styles he
reaches a large variety of music lovers. A talented guitarist, Wade also mixes in the sounds
of the harmonica and other instruments. Music has always been more than a passion for
Wade, but an essential part of life.
Over the past few years Wade has performed at the Ness Creek music festival, the Northern
Lights Bluegrass festival, Prince Albert’s Chesterfest and opened for the legendary Burton
Cummings.
NOMINEES
CANDACE FINCH
COUNTRY MUSIC PERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
The country music industry is a natural home
for Candace Finch. Her lifelong involvement has
grown from a child falling asleep next to the
stage in her parent’s dance hall to coordinating
national album releases and media tours and
confirming artists to perform on the annual
community stage. Her involvement as a member
of the Saskatchewan Country Music Association
over the years has nurtured her passion for
the local music industry and has enabled her
to support and celebrate Saskatchewan artists
and their music. Since becoming a SCMA
member, Candace has spent 12 years on the
SCMA Saskatoon Executive as Advisor, President
and Treasurer, sat on four SCMA Awards Host
Committees, and was the Co-Chair of the 30th
Anniversary SCMA Awards. She is a two-time
recipient of the Matador Award as presented by
the SCMA Saskatoon chapter in recognition of her
Organizational and Coordinator skills. Candace
has also spent 6 years on the provincial board
holding the positions of Treasurer, Membership
Coordinator, and Director.
WES LABRASH
COUNTRY MUSIC PERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Wes LaBrash was elected President of the
Saskatchewan Country Music Association in April
2019. As the President, Wes volunteers his time to
help promote country music and help develop local
independent country artists. Wes plays a little bit of
guitar, but only for himself. He became involved in
the SCMA to support his son, Justin LaBrash. Wes
is a songwriter and audio/lighting technician.
Wes has a Marketing and Business Degree from
the University of Saskatchewan. In his current day
job, he is the Acting VP of Business Development &
IT at SecurTek and previously spent over 25 years
at SaskTel and SaskTel Mobility in various Manager
and Director positions.
In the early 2000s Wes was an avid marathon
runner, golfer, curler and competitive fastball
player. Now he spends his time sitting in a chair,
running through agendas, pitching lyrics and
teaming up with country music professionals.
Wes is excited to help grow country music in
Saskatchewan.
MATT RYAN
ON AIR PERSONALITY NOMINEE
Saskatoon’s Matt Ryan, at an early age has always
had a love and passion for music. As he enjoyed
listening, going to concerts and supporting local
artists, he knew he wanted to be in radio. This
brought him to study at Western Academy of
Broadcasting College and graduate. Now coming
up, it will mark 13 yrs in radio and a full time
job which he loves .. Matt says “I love playing,
promoting and interviewing artists especially
locals across the province of Saskatchewan to
help spread the work of their talents· Through
all this he has received honours by winning 3x’s
SCMA On-Air Personality Of the Year. Due to
cancelled MC’ing events due to COVID Matt is
still on air to bring you country music.
JASON LEE
ON AIR PERSONALITY NOMINEE
Been on air for 25 years, 18 of those with CJWW
• Host the afternoon show which includes The
Homestretch Drive.
• Music Director for CJWW
CHASE HUSSEY
ON AIR PERSONALITY NOMINEE
Chase is born and bred in Saskatchewan
growing up on Country music in Churchbridge!
For the last 8 and a half years he has worked
with Pure Country 92.7 in Regina helping
the station grow and flying the flag for
Saskatchewan Country music. You can catch
him on the airwaves waking up Regina Monday
through Friday hosting Pure Country Mornings
with Lindsay May!
CAL GRATTON
ON AIR PERSONALITY NOMINEE
Cal Gratton is the Morning Show Host and
Program Director of 105 CJVR in Melfort , and
the Afternoon Drive Host of Saskatchewan
Country CKBI in Prince Albert Saskatchewan
( both stations are part of the Jim Pattison
Broadcast Group) His Broadcasting career has
spanned almost 35 years, all of which has been
in a Country Music format. To help promote and
nurture Canadian Independent/Emerging Artists
is a part of his DNA, and he has been honoured
with many SCMA awards and CCMA nominations.
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NOMINEES
JESSE DAWSON
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Jesse cut his teeth touring Canada with several
bands encompassing several styles from Funk,
R&B, Rock, Punk and Country. In recent years he
has been nominated for the Saskatchewan Country
Music Association’s bass player of the Year 2017,
2018, 2019 Performing on the Saskatchewan
Country Music Awards Broadcast as the house band
bass player and one of the backround vocalists
for the 2017 and 2018 awards show. He has built
a reputation as a strong side musician among many
Saskatchewan artists and musicians in all genres.
From 2017 to 2019 he was back and forth between
Canada And Australia working in Canada as a
session player in studio and live performance.
And in Australia working as a bass player On P&O
Australia cruise ships in which he has completed
four contracts.
Jesse is currently adapting to the current 2020
climate doing everything from teaching lessons, the
occasional performance, to constructing R & B and
funk bass loops to hip hop artists to add to there
libraries for original samples.
BRANDON ZIOLA
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Brandon Ziola has been the bassist and backing
vocalist for both Brock Andrews and Brody Siebert
since 2018. During this time, Brandon has also had
the opportunity to back up Canadian Country artists
Aaron Pritchett and Aaron Goodvin, and shared the
stage with such Canadian acts as Emerson Drive,
Terri Clark, and the Hunter Brothers. Brandon
counts the video for Brock Andrews’ single “What I
See” as a 2020 highlight, and is looking forward to
getting back on the road with Brock and Brody and
their a/I-star team as soon as possible!
JOHNNY SINCLAIR
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Johnny got his start playing in Saskatoon bands
that included future members of The Northern
Pikes. After moving to Toronto, he was one of the
founding members of Gold and Platinum selling,
‘The Pursuit of Happiness’. In Toronto he also
formed Universal Honey with his musical partner
Leslie Stanwyck, together they released 7 albums.
Upon returning to Saskatoon, formed Tucker Lane
with Stanwyck and childhood friend Brent Carlin.
After the release of Tucker Lane’s first album,
the band added Warren Medernach on drums and
recorded, “Random Fireworks on A Beach Obscured
by Tree’s. Through the pandemic Johnny has kept
busy releasing music, videos and the Tucker Lane
Campfire Sessions. Tucker Lane is involved with
UNISON Benevolent Fund and are presenting a Live
streaming event in support on 04/24/21.
MYLES MYROL
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
I was born & raised in Saskatchewan, and have
lived my entire life in the province. I started playing
live for gigs at age 13. I have played professionally
& semi-professionally since then. I have been
a member of numerous groups, to name a few,
The Myrol Bros, Lisa Moen Band, The Magic Band,
Full Throttle, Blue Collar, and Bull Rush, as well
as others. I have performed on radio, t.v., music
videos, and in numerous recording sessions. I am
proud to say I have won 5 SCMA Awards over the
years.
I have opened for some well known acts, such
as Ian Tyson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Trooper,
Clay Walker to name a few. I have performed
in countless towns, villages and cities here is
Saskatchewan. Gigs large & small.
LUKE HUNTER
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Real life brothers, J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and
Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance
and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t
always easy, but the brothers attribute much
of their success to their rural upbringing in
a home dedicated to faith, music and sport.
Winters were spent playing hockey (several
brothers reached pro-level), and summers for
touring as a family band. Since signing their
record deal in 2014, Hunter Brothers have
amassed a large volume of industry credibility
in a record amount of time, including seven
CCMA Award nominations, two JUNO Award
nominations and 10 SCMA Award wins. Their
sophomore album, State of Mind, released in
2019, remained the #1 selling country album
for four consecutive weeks following its
release. “Lost” (their first #1 single at country
radio), “Those Were the Nights” (from their
debut album Getaway) and their Top 10 smash
hit “Born and Raised” have all been certified
Gold in Canada. “Born and Raised” was
selected as the official anthem for the 2018
IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament. Known
for their energetic and entertaining live
shows, the group has played major country
festivals in Canada and U.S., and toured with
country icon Paul Brandt. Their latest single,
“Hard Dirt” celebrates growth through times
of adversity and is available now.
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NOMINEES
DARCY DESCHAMBAULT
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Darcy began drumming at the age of 12 and starting
regularly performing at the age of 14. He gained a
majority of his early knowledge of music immersed
in concert band, concert choir, jazz band, jazz choir
and a 3pc rock band, while living in Esterhazy, Sk.
With a love of most all music including blues,
rock, metal, classical, country, pop and punk,
he continued performing in various bands over
the years and did some garage style eight track
recording and studio recording on three albums. He
had a short stint of success in an original project
called Full Tilt, winning a band wars and playing
larger stages. In 2015 he began performing in the
Saskatchewan country scene and has recieved 5
nominations and 2 awards for Drummer of the year.
SAM DERBAWKA
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Sam Derbawka began performing at the age
of 8 playing fiddle at local competitions in his
home town of Borden Saskatchewan, he co
founded Redberry Grass and performed with
his brother and sister until the age of 17 when
the three members decided to go separate
ways. Balancing weekend performances and a
weekday job, Sam toured with several artists
over the years such as Aces Wyld, Amy Nelson
and Hayley Jensen. Once he topped out in
the powerline trade, he began touring and
performing full time with The Dirt Rich band.
He’s also been performing with Lane Shields,
Will Ballantyne, Jake and the Sturgeon River
Boys and Greg Kozak. Playing music full time
has allowed him to be able to tour Canada
and experience his first international tour in
Australia. In 2019 and 2020 Sam was awarded
SCMA specialty instrumentalist of the year.
SHAWN BLACKMAN
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Guitarist for the Heard, Shawn has established
a reputation as a versatile, strong and song
oriented supporting musician across genres
having performed with multi-award winning
artists including, Jully Black, Kenny Shields,
Jess Moskaluke, Aaron Goodvin, Codie Prevost,
Kelsey Fitch, Donny Parenteau and Jessica
Robinson. Shawn has performed across
Canada at such venues as the Roger’s Centre
in Toronto, Tom Jackson’s Huron Carole, the
Ness Creek Music Festival, Big Valley Jamboree,
Saskatchewan County Music Awards, Canadian
Country Music Awards Songwriters’ Circles, The
JUNO Gala Dinner, Canadian Aboriginal Music
Awards, and Indigenous Music Awards and
has performed live numerous times on CTV’s
Canada AM and CBC’s News: Sunday.
EVAN FRIESEN
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Evan is a musician and teacher from Saskatoon,
SK. His family supported his passion for music
from a young age, which led him to get an Honours
Music Degree in Violin from the University of
Saskatchewan. During his time in University, he
secured a seat in the violin section of the Saskatoon
Symphony Orchestra and played with the ensemble
for 7 years. Along with his academic pursuits, Evan
has been playing in bands for his whole life. His
diverse music tastes are reflected in the colourful
history of bands he has played with, ranging
from Heavy Metal to Traditional Irish music. Most
recently, he has been brought on as the fiddle,
mandolin, keyboard and acoustic guitar player in
the live band for Country recording artists Brock
Andrews and Brody Seibert.
SCOTT PATRICK
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Scott Patrick was the lead vocalist and
guitarist for the multi award winning band
Wyatt. Wyatt performed on stages across
Canada and had radio success on Canadian
Country Radio. Since the band has stopped
performing, Scott has performed with many
SCMA artists including Heidi Munro, Topher
Mils, Aaron Rigden, and Amanda Hagel.
Currently Scott is working on new music in
the duo Munro & Patrick.
TERRY HOKNES
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Terry Hoknes has been nominated at the SCMA
20 times since 1994 in various music instrument
categories as a multi-instrumentalist playing 10
instruments.
Terry is most famously known as the piano
player and lead singer of Dueling Pianos show
which tours around Saskatchewan all year
around. Terry is the host of the SCMA TV Show
series currently running online
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DEAN BERNIER
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
NOMINEE
Dean Bernier received his B
Mus. (Mus. Ed) degree from
the U of S and has remained
in Saskatchewan in order to
develop string programs in
this province. Although he
has taught clinics/workshops
throughout western Canada
and in the USA, Saskatchewan will always be home. After founding Bernier
Music (since 1990), teaching for the extension division at the U of S (1990-
1993), conducting/director of the Prince Albert Strings Orchestra (since 1995),
he also wrote and taught the string orchestra curri culum (2003-2017) for Rivier
Academy School. The past seven summers were spent teaching violin and
guitar for the Dream Brokers program in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert.
Working in several weekend bands, Dean is always willing to do studio work or
freelance, whenever called upon. Some accolades include: three time RCM silver
medalist, 1990 Saskatchewan Grand Champion Fiddler, seven time Saskatchewan
Country Music Association award winner (including 2003 Humanitarian of the
Year recipient}, 2010 Saskatchewan Music Educators Association Outstanding
Achievement Award, 2014 Saskatchewan Orchestral Association Orchestral
Development Award recipient.
Currently, Dean is teaching in Prince Albert at St. Francis School, a fiddle program
for Riverside School, after school program (Sistema) at King George School,
private students at Bernier Music, fiddle and mandolin workshops for the Alberta
Society of Fiddlers (since 1994), and had been performing most weekends either
as soloist or back up for other performers prior to COVID 19.
NOMINEES
JEFFERY STRAKER
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Jeffery Straker grew up taking piano lessons in
small-town Saskatchewan and has gone on to
perform over 100 shows per year across Canada,
Europe and Latin America. The rootsy-storytelling
of his songs has the power to transport a listener
- out onto a lake in Canada’s North or to the main
street of a prairie town. A clever lyricist with an
energetic piano style his song writing has drawn
critical comparisons to the likes of Harry Chapin,
Kris Kristofferson & Billy Joel.
Straker’s 2017 album “Dirt Road Confessional”
reached #5 on the iTunes Canada singersongwriter
charts and saw him debut at Canada’s
National Arts Centre in Ottawa. He’s licensed his
piano-driven songs for film, TV and theatrical
productions and has performed his music in
sold-out shows with symphony orchestras.
He’s a Western Canadian Music Award winner
(2019) and received the Saskatchewan Music Award
for Roots/Folk Artists of the Year in 2020. He’ll
release his next full-length album in 2021.
GARTH HOWELL
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Garth Howell grew up playing music since
early childhood. He found early success as a
lead guitar player, playing at a youthful age
in the touring band Kidd Country, and later
to have continued success with Tyler Lewis
and Buckshot as well as Canadian Country
Recording Artist Lisa Moen. He has the ability
to adapt to all genres of music and styles.
GLENNA SWITZER
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Glenna Switzer is a veteran of the Saskatchewan
country music scene, playing keyboards onstage
and in the studio with established artists like
The Vern Michaels Band, Laura Hayes, Corinne
Newton, and Mark Penner.
Switzer has been nominated for twelve
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, taking
home three trophies: 2011 Country Music Person
of the Year, 2012 Keyboard Player of the Year,
and 2017 Roots Album of the Year for her debut
album “Long Time Comin’.
Many of her musical colleagues report, Switzer
is passionate about helping other artists
achieve theirdreams. She has established a
fantastic reputation for being a knowledgeable,
empathetic, and inspiring teacher and mentor for
young musicians. Her past students include Dana
Rempel (Bears in Hazenmore, Megan Nash) and
Colter Wall.
JAYSON BRINKWORTH
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
With a career spanning 30 + years in the Canadian
music industry, Jayson Brinkworth finds himself in
a VERY unique position as a player, studio musician,
educator, business owner, author and industry
builder.
Jayson has had the amazing fortune of sharing the
stage with some exceptional musicians over the
years as well as playing on MANY radio singles, #1’s
and gold / platinum hits ! He has travelled the world
performing to countless music fans and performed
with artists spanning many musical genres. A short
list of artists include Aaron Pritchett, Jason McCoy
,JD Fortune, Deborah Cox, Beverly Mahood, Shaun
Verreault, Patricia Conroy, One More Girl, Jess
Moskaluke, Shane Yellowbird, Bjorn Again, JJ Voss,
Dallas Smith, Tim Hicks, Kira Isabella, Small Town
Pistols, Chris Henderson and MANY others.
J.J. HUNTER
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Real life brothers, J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and
Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance
and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t
always easy, but the brothers attribute much
of their success to their rural upbringing in
a home dedicated to faith, music and sport.
Winters were spent playing hockey (several
brothers reached pro-level), and summers for
touring as a family band. Since signing their
record deal in 2014, Hunter Brothers have
amassed a large volume of industry credibility
in a record amount of time, including multiple
CCMA Award nominations, JUNO Award
nominations and SCMA Award wins. Their
sophomore album, State of Mind, released in
2019, remained the #1 selling country album
for four consecutive weeks following its
release. “Lost” (their first #1 single at country
radio), “Those Were the Nights” (from their
debut album Getaway) and their Top 10 smash
hit “Born and Raised” have all been certified
Gold in Canada. “Born and Raised” was
selected as the official anthem for the 2018
IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament. Known
for their energetic and entertaining live shows,
the group has played major country festivals in
Canada and U.S., and toured with country icon
Paul Brandt.
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NOMINEES
BROCK HUNTER
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Real life brothers, J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and
Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance
and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t
always easy, but the brothers attribute much of
their success to their rural upbringing in a home
dedicated to faith, music and sport. Winters were
spent playing hockey (several brothers reached
pro-level), and summers for touring as a family
band. Since signing their record deal in 2014,
Hunter Brothers have amassed a large volume
of industry credibility in a record amount of time,
including multiple CCMA Award nominations, JUNO
Award nominations and SCMA Award wins. Their
sophomore album, State of Mind, released in 2019,
remained the #1 selling country album for four
consecutive weeks following its release. “Lost”
(their first #1 single at country radio), “Those Were
the Nights” (from their debut album Getaway) and
their Top 10 smash hit “Born and Raised” have all
been certified Gold in Canada. “Born and Raised”
was selected as the official anthem for the 2018
IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament. Known for
their energetic and entertaining live shows, the
group has played major country festivals in Canada
and U.S., and toured with country icon Paul Brandt.
JESSE WEIMAN
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Veteran Bridge City artist, musician, songwriter
and producer rebuilding the traditional recording
approach one sound, beat and tone at a time.
Jesse Weiman utilizes passion, creativity and
technology to help his clients make forgettable
music. Jesse has over 18 years experience creating
music and play all types of instruments.
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DEAN KUSHNERYK
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Started playing live gigs at age 13
in Fathers weekend wedding band.
First recorded at age 16. Bob Porters - Make
Mine Country which included the Woodpecker
Song, which many remember to this day.
Spent many years teaching the art of drumming.
Long time SCMA member, including winning
SCMA Drummer of the year in 2010.
Very active in the music scene around Prince
Albert playing live shows and recording.
Most recently played PACMA Tribute to Country
Show at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre in Nov of 2019
and PACMA Christmas Show in Dec of 2019.
AARON PRITCHARD
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
While growing up in Regina, Sk, Aaron developed
a passion and ear for music at the ripe age of ten
when he purchased his first drum kit. Until then he
could be found “borrowing” his Mom’s pots, pans
and wooden spoons, heading out to the living room
and keeping time with the oldies his Dad played on
the radio, records, and eight tracks.
Aaron continued to perfect his self-taught drumming
skills which eventually earned him a spot on stage
with talented local Saskatchewan artists. He’s had
the pleasure of sharing the stage with Kal Hourd,
Tenille Arts, Tim Romanson and Cattledrive, Alex
Runions, Stephanie Thomson, Sheila Deck, Darlene
Tuleta, Jeffery Straker, Chris Henderson, Sean
Burns, Bros. Chester, JJ Voss, and Conrad Bigknife.
This life-long passion has taken him to gigs across
Western Canada, through countless night clubs,
casinos, festivals, small towns, and big cities.
Thirty years later, Aaron’s passion continues to grow
along with his reputation as one talented musician.
DUSTY HUNTER
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Real life brothers, J.J., Dusty, Luke, Brock and
Ty, are no strangers to hard work, perseverance
and discipline. Life on a family farm wasn’t
always easy, but the brothers attribute much of
their success to their rural upbringing in a home
dedicated to faith, music and sport. Winters were
spent playing hockey (several brothers reached
pro-level), and summers for touring as a family
band. Since signing their record deal in 2014,
Hunter Brothers have amassed a large volume
of industry credibility in a record amount of time,
including multiple CCMA Award nominations,
JUNO Award nominations and SCMA Award wins.
Their sophomore album, State of Mind, released
in 2019, remained the #1 selling country album
for four consecutive weeks following its release.
“Lost” (their first #1 single at country radio),
“Those Were the Nights” (from their debut album
Getaway) and their Top 10 smash hit “Born and
Raised” have all been certified Gold in Canada.
“Born and Raised” was selected as the official
anthem for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Hockey
Tournament. Known for their energetic and
entertaining live shows, the group has played
major country festivals in Canada and U.S., and
toured with country icon Paul Brandt.
NOMINEES
HAL SCHRENK
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Hal Schrenk’s music career began one Halloween when he was discovered
banging out a groove with two bic pens on a couple of plastic pumpkins... it
wasn’t long before his parents enrolled him in the snare drum corps of the local
marching band. His first professional gig was at the age of ten in a Canadian
band war which earned him a trip to Disneyland. Since then Hal has gained a
reputation as a versatile studio musician and consummate sideman. His busy
touring schedule has encompassed a diverse range of musical genres including
Country, Rock, Punk, Jazz, Folk and Roots. His award cabinet includes a Juno, a
Western Canadian Music Award, seven SCMA awards (Drummer of the year) and
a Saskatchewan Showcase Award. He seems to have an almost pathological urge
to push himself to the absolute limit of his abilities, creating an atmosphere of
palpable tension that is simultaneously mesmerizing, and just a little scary.
MURRAY YUNG
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Murray began his love of music after watching the Beatles on TV! He
started guitar lessons at the age of 10 years and began playing in his
dads dance band at the age of 12. Murray did attend the U of S studying
music education (played trumpet in the wind ensemble and quitar in
the jazz band) but decided that wasn’t for him! He switched to playing
bass in 1987 when he joined a rock band called Zak Sniper! Murray has
played in numerous bands throughout his music career but his favourite
is sharing the stage with his daughter Samara! He has played on many
stages from Dauphin Countryfest, Craven Country Thunder, Big Valley
and many others throughout Canada.
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