50106 SCMA PROGRAM 2021 no crops

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.