The Saskatchewan Country Music Association is gearing up for the big awards show weekend on June 20th-22nd in Lloydminster. In preparation for the awards show weekend, the SCMA has announced the award show nominees. Among the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total, including Male Artist of the Year and Fan's Choice. Shantaia is coming off a great 2023 and has five nominations in 2024, including Female Artist and Country Album of the Year. Country 100's very own Courtney Fielder has also received her very first two nominations for Music Director of the Year and On-Air Personality of the Year. The awards show will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, in Lloydminster at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. More information is available at vicjubatheatre.ca/scma

The nominees for the 35th Annual SCMA Awards are as follows:

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

 

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