TRURO – Forty-nine Music Nova Scotia Awards in 48 categories were handed out this evening, at the Music Nova Scotia Awards Celebration at the Holiday Inn in Truro.
Mo Kenney won two awards, including Solo Recording of the Year and Rock Recording of the year. David Myles and Maxim Cormier also walked away with two awards each. David Myles won Recording of the Year and Americana/Bluegrass Recording of the Year, and Maxim Cormier won Acadian/Francophone Artist of the Year and Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year.
Music:
Flagship Construction Entertainer of the Year: Makayla Lynn
Solo Recording of the Year (presented by Murphy’s Fish & Chips): Mo Kenney – “The Details”
Group Recording of the Year (presented by Subway): Hillsburn – “The Wilder Beyond”
Music Video of the Year (presented by Vintage Mouldings): Jessie Brown – “Undertow” Director: Gavin MacLean
New Artist Recording of the Year (presented by O’Healthy Market): No, it’s fine – “No, it’s fine”
Recording of the Year (presented by Mirror Image Media): David Myles – “Real Love”
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year (presented by SOCAN): Gabrielle Papillon – “When The Heart Attacks” (Songwriter: Gabrielle Papillon)
Acadian/Francophone Artist of the Year: Maxim Cormier
African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year (presented by the Town of Truro Diversity Advisory Committee): Reeny Smith
Alternative Recording of the Year: POSTDATA – “Let’s Be Wilderness”
Americana/Bluegrass Recording of the Year: David Myles – “Real Love”
Blues Recording of the Year (presented by Belly Up BBQ & Grill): Dan Doiron – “Livin’ Centre Stage”
Children’s Artist of the Year (presented by McDonald’s): Razzmatazz for Kids
Classical Recording of the Year: Jeff Reilly – “To Dream of Silence”
Country Recording of the Year (presented by Best Western Glengarry Plus Hotel): Ryan Cook – “Having A Great Time”
Digital Artist of the Year: The Town Heroes
DJ of the Year: DJ IV
Electronic Artist of the Year (presented by Ticketpro): PINEO & LOEB
Folk Recording of the Year (presented by The Old Triangle): Ben Caplan – “Old Stock”
Hip Hop Recording of the Year (presented by Cobequid Dance Academy): Quake Matthews – “Celebrate The Struggle”
Indigenous Artist of the Year (presented by Inglis Jewelers): Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers
Jazz Recording of the Year: Jerry Granelli – “Dance Hall”
Loud Recording of the Year: Kilmore – “Call of the Void”
Musician of the Year (presented by Koltech Windows & Entrance Systems): Leith Fleming-Smith
Pop Recording of the Year (presented by Open Hearth Park): Christina Martin – “Impossible to Hold”
Rock Recording of the Year (presented by Aggregate Equipment): Mo Kenney – “The Details”
Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year (presented by Warner Music Canada): Maxim Cormier – “Maxim and Gervais Cormier: Cape Breton Guitar”
Industry:
Booking Agent of the Year (presented by CBDC NOBL): Jason MacIsaac
Community Presenter of the Year (presented by MacQuarries Pharmasave): Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society
Company of the Year (presented by Truro Mall): The Syrup Factory
Corporate Sponsor of the Year (presented by Hampton Inn & Suites): Casino Nova Scotia
Educator of the Year (presented by Dalhousie Agricultural College): Craig Mercer
Event of the Year (presented by Events Truro Colchester): Halifax Jazz Festival
Industry Professional of the Year (presented by The Tweed Suit – Traditional Barbering): Dana Beeler
Live Technician of the Year: Trevor DeSouza
Manager of the Year: Melanie Stone
Producer of the Year: Daniel Ledwell
Production Company of the Year: groundSOUND
Promoter of the Year: Mike Campbell
Publicist of the Year: Trevor Murphy
Radio Program of the Year (presented by Culinary Creations by Ellen): East Coast Music Hour (CBC)
Radio Station of the Year (presented by Theriault Financial): CKDU-FM, 88.1 FM, CKDU
Recording Studio of the Year: New Scotland Yard
Studio Engineer of the Year: Thomas Stajcer
Venue of the Year (presented by Ticketpro): The Carleton
Visual Artist of the Year: kt Lamond
Volunteer of the Year (presented by Subway): Christine Latter-Stratton and Eirinn Fraser
