Saskatchewan Country Music Association ~ 2008

2008 SCMA
A like to welcome you all to Prince Albert and the 2008 Saskatche-
s President of the Prince Albert Country Music Association, I would
wan Country Music Association Awards Weekend. While the 2007 awards
seem like they only happened yesterday, SCMA members have covered a
lot of ground since then. From the members that have received national
attention and awards, to the large number of young, new members that
are finding their place on stages across Saskatchewan and beyond, Saskatchewan is once again proving to be the hotbed of Country music in
Canada. The exposure and networking that the SCMA provides these entertainers plays no small part in their success, and can help expand their profile to the next level.
I would invite you to take in all that this weekend provides for you. From the new Artists making
their first Showcase appearance, to the veteran performers that will be taking the Awards Show
stage, this is truly the best Country Music Saskatchewan has to offer-all in one place.
As well, a great big thanks to John Quinn for Chairing the weekend, and the PACMA volunteers
that make this event possible, and believe that the Awards Weekend is worthy of their tireless efforts. Your time and talents are truly appreciated!
Larry Krause
President - PACMA
FEATURES
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Welcome Messages
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Board of Directors
Host Committee
Schedule of Events
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Guest Host, Julian Austin
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Friday Night Kick-off
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Youth Showcase
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Adult Showcase
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2007 Award Winners
elcome to the 19th Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. 2007
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President’s Banquet
Country Music singers and performers.
It is with great pride that the SCMA takes this opportunity to recognize
those performers who have worked so hard to achieve their goals.
Whether you are a nominee or hopefully a category winner,
congratulations, the SCMA wishes you much future success.
The Host Committee has worked hard to bring you a fun filled weekend of entertainment and
networking with old and new acquaintences.
To our Sponsors and members we thank you for your support. To the Host Committee members,
thank you for your hard work, and congratulations on a job well done.
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2008 Nominees
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Gospel Brunch
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Songwriter’s Café
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Sponsor Page
W has been filled with many accomplishments by Saskatchewan
John G. Quinn
President - Saskatchewan Country Music Association
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Board of Directors 2007 - 08
Executive Board
President: John Quinn (PACMA), Prince Albert
1st Vice-President: Dave Baker (CJVR), Melfort
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2nd Vice-President: Les Blair, (NECMA) Nipawin
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Treasurer: Bernice Hiebert (Regina & Southern SCMA), Regina
n behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 19th Annual
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards.
Country music speaks to our experience, our troubles, our hopes and our dreams as individuals. As
Canada’s heartland, Saskatchewan is home to the best and most trailblazing country music north of
Nashville. This event is true testament of the immense musical talent and a spotlight for our province’s
emerging talent in country music.
Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and
the Prince Albert chapter of the S.C.M.A. for organizing and producing this fantastic event.
Welcome to the City of Prince Albert and I invite you to take in some of the many attractions in and
around the city during your stay. Best wishes for a fun-filled weekend.
Secretary: Angie Gray, (NECMA) Carrot River
Past President: Jay Richards (CJWW), Saskatoon
Directors
Brenda Chute-Olde (North East Country Music Association), Nipawin
Les Blair (North East Country Music Association), Nipawin
Garry Larson, Prince Albert
Colin Lovequist (620 CKRM), Regina
Barb Sopotyk (Country Music Association of Saskatoon), Saskatoon
Rosanne Helmeczi (Regina & Southern SCMA), Regina Cal Gratton (CJSL), Estevan
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Ken Landers, CKBI Radio 900, Prince Albert
n behalf of my colleagues on City Council and the citizens of Prince
Albert, I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome
to everyone involved with the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards.
The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards provides an opportunity for the
entertainers of our province to showcase their talents. Through events such
as this, artists receive recognition and are encouraged to strive toward their
City of Prince Albert
pursuit of musical excellence.
Prince Albert is one of the leading communities in developing a vast array of artists and genres within
its area. Our community has an amazing ability to host many festivals and events throughout the year.
I would like to thank the organizers, volunteers and participants who make this major event possible.
Without your support, the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards would not be the truly amazing event
that it is.
Best of luck to all the entertainers, musicians and fans of Country Music. While in Prince Albert, I invite you to take time to enjoy our
special brand of friendliness. We look forward to seeing you again in Prince Albert – you are always welcome here.
Sincere best wishes for a successful Awards Show! I applaud the Saskatchewan Country Music Association and its members for their
leadership in continuing to build the legend of Country Music.
Jim Scarrow
Glenna Switzer, Swift Current
Michelle Walker (Regina & Southern SCMA), Regina
Larry Krause (Prince Albert Country Music Association), Paddockwood
Kal Hourd (Country Music Association of Saskatoon), Saskatoon
Colin Perret (Missinipi Broadcasting), Prince Albert
Host Committee
2008 SCMA Awards
John Quinn
Dave Sinclair
Larry Krause
Audrey Nuebuhr
Craig Jenkins
Larry Krause
Louella Klyne
Singer • Songwriter • Producer
Paddockwood, SK
306.989.4696
www.larrykrause.ca
Dave Baker
Cowboy, Traditional Country & Country Gospel Music
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Friday
Registration starts at 6:30 pm
Cocktails in the bar (a good time to
visit and rekindle old friendships
and start new ones)
Kick-off Showcase begins at 8 pm
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Saturday
AGM start at 9:30 am
(signage will direct you)
Youth Showcase 1-3 pm
President’s Banquet 5 pm
Cocktails to start (awards will take
place around dessert)
Adult Showcase 9:30 pm
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Gayle Krause
Mayor of Prince Albert
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Garry Larson
Elmer Lammedee
Sunday
Gospel Brunch 9 - 11:30 am
Industry Seminar (guest panelists
to be announced) 1 - 2:30 pm
Songwriters Café 3 - 5 pm
Awards Show 7 pm
Special Guest Host Julian Austin
Post Awards Party to follow
Paul Lomheim
Sharon Lammedee
Sharon Quinn
Marlene Korzenoski
“ Special thanks to www.chezam.ca for our program design.”
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Special Guest Host
Kick-off
Friday Night
Julian Austin
C
ountry music has by tradition offered itself as a haven to the hard drinking,
hard living misfits, who fought their way back to the light. Julian Austin is
one of these – a maverick, renegade, rebel and after a lifetime of struggles
has now earned the respected title of “The Bad Boy With The Big Heart” of country
music. Julian Austin started writing songs at the age of 13 and at 15 he took his dad’s guitar
out of the closet and started to learn how to play. While learning how to perfect his
craft in both playing and writing he realized music was going to be his lifelong soul
mate and without a doubt his destiny, he’s never looked back since. For the past 25
years Julian has gone through many changes in his music, from heavy metal to rock
to 80’s pop and eventually to his love for country music.
In 1996 along with being signed to a major album deal with BMG Canada Julian
teamed up with friend, accomplished producer and writer, Daniel Leblanc, to record what
has become Julian’s best selling CD to date “What My Heart Already Knows”. Soon after the
1997 debut release of this CD it earned Julian a certified CRIA gold record (50k+ sales) and the
1997 Wrangler Rising Star Award from the Canadian Country Music Association. His first single
“Little Ol’ Kisses” went #1 on radio and also made the CMT Top 30 Videos of 1997.
After releasing his follow up CD “Back In Your Life” in early 2000
it earned him six CCMA nominations. His band “The Austinators”
won “Best Back Up Band” - two years in a row. The following year
Austin severed ties with his record company BMG Music amicably
and kept touring intensely across Canada keeping his die-hard and
loyal fan base entertained while writing
songs for his next project.
Shortly after leaving BMG, Austin
was approached by Civilian Records
founder and president Myles Goodman,
front man of the world-renowned rock
band “April Wine”. In August of 2002
“Bulletproof” was released, but due to
creative differences it would be the
only album under this new label for
Julian.
In early 2004 Julian had the opportunity to be part of a show
tour that was sent to entertain our troops with seven shows in
Bosnia. Julian loved the experience and has gone on to make three
more trips overseas to entertain the troops in Southwest Asia and
Afghanistan. He has also traveled to numerous Canadian Forces
bases across Canada including Goose Bay, Labrador and Alert,
Nunavik to perform for our soldiers and their families. Austin says
with pride “of all the great things that I have experienced in my
lifetime performing for our soldiers sits at the top of my list - the
feeling I had being over there with the fine men and woman of our
Canadian Armed Forces is unexplainable. I hope to make a great
Ambassador for our CF one day.”
Julian’s new cd, which he coproduced and named “The Red &
White”, is a dedication to those soldiers,
past and present, who have served our
country. Julian strongly supports those
fine men and women and therefore is
donating $5.00 from every copy sold to
“The Sapper Mike McTeague Wounded
Warriors Fund” a fund established to
improve the morale and well being of
our injured soldiers. He has also made this cd available exclusively
at all 40 Canex stores across Canada and through their website at
www.cfpsa.com/canex. This devotion and dedication has earned
him the nickname G.I. Jules from the Canadian soldiers he has
come to meet, a name Austin says he is proud to be called.”
Amber Schneider
Amber held her CD release party for her debut album
“Fearless” in 2007. Since then singles released off the album
have been charting in Canada and abroad. Her latest single
“Half The Fun” spent more than twenty weeks on the ECMA
Chart, climbing to #23 in just three weeks. Amber has
been busy attending Grant MacEwan College as a Voice
Performance Major for the last few years. She was chosen
as a 2007 Generation B Finalist in Bootlegger’s national
competition recognizing outstanding achievements in
youth. Amber has performed at many venues including
CCMA’s SaskMusic VIP Event, Swift Current Country
Jamboree, Eagle Creek Jamboree and has opened for Julian
Austin, Aaron Pritchett, Derric Ruttan and Emerson Drive.
With Amber’s solid vocals and a perfect blend of grace and
attitude on stage there is definitely a promising future ahead
for this young lady in the country music industry.
JJ Guy
Austin says with pride,
“of all the great things that I
have experienced in my lifetime
performing for our soldiers sits
at the top of my list.”
The Rusty Augers (will be part of the entertainment for the FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF)
This group was busy in 2007, completing their debut album, “Damn You Rusty Auger!”, which received airplay on CBC Radio 1
and Radio 3, CJTR, and numerous community radio stations across Saskatchewan. Performance highlights included Junofest 2007
in Saskatoon, The Cathedral Village Arts Festival in Regina, opening for Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats and playing a show with the
legendary pedal steel player Tex Emery. Recently they played at Calgary’s A Bar Named Sue: Johnny Cash theme bar. They are now
completing their second full length CD, due in 2008. With a slate of shows booked for the upcoming year, The Rusty Augers show
no signs of slowing down.
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Terri-Anne Strongarm
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NationsTerri-Anne resides on
StarBlanket First Nations. She has
been singing since 4 years of age
and if she is performing in your
area, is a“must see”. Terri-Anne
won the Fred King Memorial
Most Promising Entertainer
Award in May 2002 hosted by
620 CKRM Big Country Talent
Show at the Pump Road House
in Regina. She’s performed
around Saskatchewan, Manitoba,
Ontario, Alberta and in the U.S.
also doing benefit shows for sick
children and adults.
This event sponsored by:
This award winning fiddler, has a strong
grassroots following which has made one of the
most popular fiddlers in western Canada. Known
throughout the fiddle world for his playing abilities,
he has played with numerous groups and bands
while passing on his skills to others at the many
fiddle camps he teaches. Often playing with Lone
Tree Road, his fun upbeat stage show, makes him a
strong and often repeat performer at many festivals.
Along with doing studio work and 3 compilation
CD’s, JJ has released 2 albums of his own. His latest
disc, entitled “Cadillac” has been receiving air play
from B.C. to as far east as Nova Scotia.
Darrel De La Ronde &
Saskia
The fact that Saskia and Darrel often
tour with Juno Award winning, Canadian
Country Music Hall of Famer, Gary
Fjellgaard speaks volumes about their
abilities as musicians and song writers.
When they are asked what style of music
they play, the answer is simple: “Prairie
Folk”. A collection of their original songs
written about; Louis Riel, Cultis Jim & life
and love on the prairies, add some wild
yodeling , sizzling guitar solo’s, beautiful
harmonies, songs in Gaelic, German,
Dutch and French.
Mix in laughter and friendship and
voila! A Multi Cultural Treat!! Guaranteed
Fat Free.
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Showcases
S Aturday
afternoon
Youth
Nathan Baker
Nathan Baker is 15 years old. He is currently attending St.
Mary High School. He plays many instruments but his main
strength is the fiddle. Nathan also plays the viola and enjoys
singing. He has been playing fiddle for almost 8 years. He also
enjoys many other types of performing such as acting, and
being in musicals. Nathan likes to compete in ol’ tyme fiddle
contests and has a lot of fun! He loves meeting new musical
friends and is always ready to learn something new! He is
pleased to be here and hopes you enjoy!
Brandon Baker
Brandon Baker is 18 years old, and is attending grade
12 at St. Mary High School in Prince Albert. He has been
playing guitar for 8 years and continues to study, with
his guitar teacher Rich Mcfarlane, also under the close
supervision of Clinton Pelletier, Brandon is quickly
becoming the virtuoso he’s been striving to be. With
interests in a vast variety of music spanning from
down and dirty rock ‘n’ roll to furious gypsy jazz. He
takes soul from his influences; Django Reinhardt, Metallica, Stevie Ray Vaughan,
and Michael Bublé. Talk about variety! With a performance style that’s down to earth, wild, and
also intimate, Brandon loves to communicate and reach out to the audiences through songs full
of imagery and metaphors and through music that is pleasing to the ear and warms the heart.
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Lexie Tytlandsvik
Lexie Tytlandsvik is 11 years old and a grade 6 student
at St.Olivier School in Radville. She began her singing
career in 2005 at a trade show in Radville, when she was
asked to be part of the opening act for Brad Johner at
the Centennial celebration at Gladmar, Sk. Since then
she has sang at many different functions. She has sang
at Telemiracle 2007, Nickle Lake Coutry Jamboree,
Oungre Park July1 Celebration with the Daae family,
AM 1190 50th anniversary, grads, weddings & SJHL
hockey games. She also recorded a demo cd with Touchwood
Studios in August, 2007. Lexie has been asked again to perform July 1 this year at
Oungre Park with the Daae family.
The Saturday afternoon Youth Showcase runs
from 1 - 3 pm and will be held at the Prince Albert
Exhibition Centre located in Exhibition Park.
Rebecca MacNab
Rebecca is seventeen years old
and goes to school at Turtleford
Saskatchewan. She loves people,
food, basketball and music. She has
participated in many fundraising events
with her music and competitions, most
recently going to Edmonton for Future
Fest. Her favorite quote: “Whether you
think you can or whether you think you
can’t…your right.” Rebeccas favorite goal
is to make people happy.
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Showcases
Adult
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Samara Yung
With a powerful voice and stage presence, this young artist
draws audiences in with her positive, energetic shows. Samara
began performing publicly at the age of 8, and developed a love
of music under the influence of her musician-father, a long time
“weekend warrior”. Samara’s vocal delivery has been influenced by
the diverse styles of music that she enjoys ranging from country
and classic rock to Broadway show tunes. In 2006, Samara was
part of the winter cast of Saskatchewan Express, a long running
musical touring company showcasing Saskatchewan youth talent.
Samara has also performed in numerous musicals and drama
productions, winning awards for her efforts.
Samara won the GX94 Star Search in 2005, releasing her first
two singles written and produced by Steve Fox. Both songs were
well received by county radio, with “Tomorrow Tonight” charting in the top 100 Can Country. In 2007 Samara traveled to Nashville
to co-write with numerous Canadian songwriters and there she recorded her first full length CD (produced by Steve Fox). Samara is
excited to share her original material with her fans and plans to take her music as far as she can.
Ashley St. Denis
Father of two, married to a supportive woman, and a lover of new country music, Ashley
St.Denis is making his way onto the Country Music Scene. Ashley has been a member
of Northeast Country Music Association since it’s conception. Performing in Northeast
Saskatchewan for 14 years he is looking to expand his audience by releasing a single to radio
from his upcoming album.
Currently Ashley is tracking his original tunes in the studio with Dennis Kobialko of Heirloom
Records along with co-producer Les Blair president of NECMA. They are nearing completion
of Ashley’s first album “HOME MADE” that is expected to be released in fall 2008! Listen for
Ashley’s upcoming single “Summertime”.
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Katie Hess
Craig Jenkins
Tommy John Ehman
When four-year-old Katie Love
stepped on stage to sing at a church
talent show, she knew she’d found
her lifelong calling. Her natural
ability, polished performances, and
connection with her audience make
her a popular performer wherever
she goes.In May 2007, Katie was
selected the 620 CKRM Big Country
Talent Show 2007 CHAMPION. For
winning the talent show, Hess has
received a recording session, which
includes radio airplay of her debut
single “Great Day To Be In Love”.
In addition to her successes
with CKRM, Katie released an
independently produced gospel/
hymns album and is currently
spending any extra time in the studio
with hopes of releasing her debut
country album late September 2008.
Hess’s endearing personality
teamed with her newly released
single has landed her a spot on
the main stage at the 2008 Craven
Country Jamboree. Indeed, Katie’s
future in the country music scene is
bright!
Craig is a singer song writer, recording
artist from Prince Albert.
He has toured extensively in western
Canada. He has a 10 song cd written and
produced by him. He is doing a tour in
June to promote his cd.Jenkins’ hook-laden
original tunes are a blend of roots and rock
that reveal a unique style reminiscent ofearly
Neil Young, who happens to be among
his biggest influences. Craig’s confident,
resolute strides along his own musical path
could appear to some as indifference to
popular opinion. But listen to the
music, and you’ll know that his attitude
is instead the deepest kind of caring
committment. This, combined with his raw
talent and towering stage presence, make
for a truly memorable artist. His passion
to give everything he’s got is immediately
captivating. He is able to quickly obtain a
rapport, and fans just keep coming back for
more.
Musical troubadour… song and dance
man… entertainer… all describe this
Saskatchewan singer/songwriter, Tommy
John Ehman. Having crafted his skills
on an endless highway of stages across
western Canada, Tommy’s career has
come a long way since the days of cover
songs, bar rooms and dart board tours.
A songwriter at heart and a writer
of strong convictions, he is currently
promoting his 4th CD titled “Wheels of
Life,” which explores his views on our
country Canada and what it means to be
a Canadian and how lucky we are to live
in a country where we’re safe, free and
able to voice our opinions without fear
of repercussion.
His alternative/country sound has
been compared to the likes of Steve
Earle, John Mellencamp and Charlie
Major, which put his music and writing
in fine company. His passion for
songwriting becomes clear as you listen
to his work and for Tommy John Ehman,
the music becomes the message!
The Adult Showcase
on Saturday night
begins at 9:30 pm
and will be held at the
Prince Albert Exhibition
Centre located in
Exhibition Park.
Back Forty
(will be part of the entertainment for the
FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF)
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18th Annual
2007
Fan’s Choice Entertainer
Brad Johner
Rising Star Award
Kal Hourd
TV or Radio Show of the Year
Made in Canada - CJWW/ Saskatoon
Female Vocalist of the Year
Jessica Robinson
Single of the Year
I’d Rather Be Lucky - Brad Johner
Country Gospel Album
The Gate Is Open - Larry Krause
Group of the Year
The Poverty Plainsmen
All Star Band (Steel)
Dennis Adams
Manager
Louis O’Reilly
Song of the Year (Composer)
Hummingbird - Jessica Robinson/Steve Fox
All Star Band (Fiddle)
Donny Parenteau
Recording Studio
Bart McKay Productions - Saskatoon
All Star Band (Bass)
Shaun Dancey
All Star Band (Guitar)
Rich McFarlane
Album of the Year
Back Again - Faster Gun
All Star Band (Drums)
Mike Thompson
Back Up Band
Donny Parenteau Band
Video of the Year
I’d Rather Be Lucky - Brad Johner
All Star Band (Keys)
Bart McKay
Fan’s Choice Radio Station
CJVR FM - Melfort
All Star Band (Specialty)
Donny Parenteau
Music Director
Dave Baker - CJVR FM/Melfort
(BOD Approved)
Nightclub Award of Merit
Starlight Lounge - Prince Albert
On Air Personality
Dave Baker - CJVR FM/Melfort
Record Producer(s)
Bart McKay
Donny Parenteau/Steve Fox
Aboriginal Artist of the Year
Donny Parenteau
Male Vocalist of the Year
Brad Johner
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SCMA Award Winners
Country Music Person
John Quinn
SCMA Acheivement Award
Dawn Woroniuk
SCMA Humanitarian Awardd
Brad Johner
Legends & Legacy Award
Elmer Lammedee
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Banquet
President’s
The President’s Banquet will begin at
5pm with cocktails to start and award
presentations taking place around dessert.
Kal Hourd
(See bio. on pg.22)
Foxx Worthee is ...
Crystal Smith & Nicole Perkins
Together these two ladies bring a passion to country
music! An energy that sustains! A performance that outlast
and outshines! Every word sung is a story about life, love and
happiness. It’s with this energy, passion and story telling that
make FOXX Worthee one of a kind. The only competition these girls face is that of
meeting the goals they set for themselves on a regular basis. They may be a duo, but
when their voices join together, it becomes one unbelievable sound…feeling…rush!
What more could a person want from Country Music?
Jeff Rogstad
..... from CTV will be
the Guest MC for the
President’s Banquet. Jeff is
presently both Co-Host of
the News @ Noon and CTV
Saskatoon’s Weatherman.
Jeff was raised in
Saskatchewan, and is a
graduate of the University
of Saskatchewan.
As a professional actor,
his early career took him
to Halifax, Toronto and Los
Angeles. He joined CTV
Saskatoon in 1997. In 2003,
Jeff was nominated for
a Prairie Music Award as
Media Person of the Year.
Paul Lomheim
Paul has been a professional musician for 30 years. During high school Paul played in many
bands as the bass player. He dabbled in guitar and started to get hired for corporate events,
weddings and restaurants and bars across the province. In the 90’s Paul started to get quite
involved in producing shows, such as The Saskatchewan Summer Games, Western Summer
Games opening Ceremonies. For the last nine and half years, Paul has been the entertainment
buy for the Northern Lights Casino. He has worked with such acts as Diamond Rio, Loretta
Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, Terri Clark, Paul Brandt, Jo De Messina and many more. He has also been
on several panels at the Canadian Country Music Awards. This will be Paul’s 5th year that he has
produced the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. He would like to personally dedicate this year’s
show to his father, whom which he lost to cancer last month.
Pam Cochet
Pam Cochet has been a
long time member of the
SCMA. She is an educator,
music teacher, and vocal coach.
Pam is a six time SCMA award
winning artist inclluding ‘Back-up Vocalist of the Year. ‘
Codie Prevost
(See bio. on pg.21)
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Saskatchewan Country Music Association
~ 2008 Nominees ~
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Fan’s Choice Entertainer
Donny Parenteau
Jessica Robinson
Codie Prevost
Brad Johner
Female Vocalist of the Year
Marny Duncan-Cary
Jessica Robinson
Melanie Laine
Chasity Dawn
Darlene Tuleta
Amber Schneider
Male Vocalist of the Year
Codie Prevost
Ashley St. Denis
Brad Johner
Donny Parenteau
Larry Krause
Kal Hourd
Group of the Year
Wyatt
Quickshift
Faster Gun
Shifty Morgan
Poverty Plainsmen
Song of the Year (Composer)
Time - Daryl Amundrud
Shining River - Codie Prevost/Al Leblanc/Steve Fox
Postmarked Heaven - Donny Parenteau/Gil Grand
Father Time - Donny Parenteau
Single of the Year
Devil Won’t Go - Quickshift
Next Weekend - Codie Prevost
Postmarked Heaven - Donny Parenteau
There It Is - Jessica Robinson
Father Time - Donny Parenteau
Rising Star
Foxx Worthee
Wyatt
Amber Schneider
All Star Band (Bass)
Lorilyn Amundrud
Al Leblanc
Shaun Dancey
Blaine Yandt
Brian Kelly
All Star Band (Guitar)
Terry Lasko
Shawn Blackman
Guy Wall
Rich McFarlane
All Star Band (Drums)
Charles Dumont
Gary Amundrud
Mike Thompson
Neil Coghill
All Star Band (Keys)
Bart McKay
Daryl Amundrud
Mick Gratias
Lorena Kelly
All Star Band (Steel)
Lenny Bilinski
Grant Honig
Dennis Adams
All Star Band (Fiddle)
Donny Parenteau
Dean Bernier
George Pistun
Jessica Robinson
Allison Tymiak
All Star Band (Specialty)
Dean Bernier
Garry Larson
Anthony Kelly
Sheri Amundrud
Donny Parenteau
Saskatchewan Country Music Association
~ 2008 Nominees ~
.....Nominees
2008 Nominees
19th
Annual
Awards
Country Gospel Album
That’s Love - The Amundruds
Now Is The Time - Jodi Faith
On Air Personality
Dave Baker - CJVR FM
Ken Landers - COUNTRY 900 CKBI
Jay Richards - CJWW
Cristy Beggs - 92.9 THE BULL
Bill Wood - CJVR FM
Don Mitchell - COUNTRY 900 CKBI
Colin Lovequist - 620 CKRM
Jim Strom - Country 100
Music Director
Colin Lovequist - 620 CKRM
Dawn Woroniuk - CJWW
Ken Landers - COUNTRY 900 CKBI
Dave Baker - CJVR FM
Fan’s Choice Radio Station
CJVR FM - Melfort
COUNTRY 100 - Moose Jaw
CJWW - Saskatoon
COUNTRY 900 CKBI - Prince Albert
92.9 THE BULL - Saskatoon
Manager
Alain Leblanc
Louis O’Reilly
Patricia Parenteau
Record Producer(s)
Bart McKay
Johnny Gasparic
Brad Prosko
Donny Parenteau & Steve Fox
Country Music Person
John Quinn
Louis O’Reilly
Dave Baker
TV or Radio Show of the Year
Saskatchewan Country Sunday - CJVR FM
Made in Canada - CJWW
Southern Country Gospel Show - CKBI
Canadian Coast to Coast - CJVR FM
Album of the Year
Devil Won’t Go - Quickshift
Whirl, Swirl, Twirl - Jessica Robinson
Hard Road - Wyatt
Laura’s Kitchen - Darrel De La Ronde & Saskia
Fearless - Amber Schneider
Video of the Year
On Hiatus
Back up Band
Brad Johner Band
Donny Pareneau Band
Codie Prevost Band
Back Forty
Aboriginal Artist of the Year
Donny Parenteau
Darrel De La Ronde
Teagan LittleChief
Recording Studio
Riverbend Sound Studio - St. Louis
B-Rad Studio - Regina
Touchwood Studios - Regina
Bart McKay Productions - Saskatoon
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Kal Hourd
Songwriter’s
With numerous acclamations and major venue performances in such
a short amount of time, Kal has caught the attention of many music
industry professionals, and is creating quite a stir all throughout Canada
and the United States.
Kal is not only a great entertainer, but a true professional who
understands the music business. This self-described Contemporary
Country artist brings an incredible display of energy, humor and passion
for music to each of his live shows. He leaves his audience feeling as
though they know him personally, and wanting to hear more.
As a songwriter, he has been honing his craft for many years and
after a recent showcase in Nashville, the hard work seems to be paying
off. As a result of this showcase, he now has several songs from his
catalogue being actively pitched in Music City.
S unday afternoon 3 - 5 pm
Donny Parenteau
Julian Austin
Country music has by tradition offered itself as
a haven to the hard drinking, hard living misfits,
who fought their way back to the light. Julian
Austin is one of these – a maverick, renegade,
rebel and after a lifetime of struggles has now
earned the respected title of “The Bad Boy With
The Big Heart” of country music. (See pg. 5 for
more....)
18 nominations from 4 different
Canadian award shows since April
2007:
• The highest nominated act in
Saskatchewan
• SCMA - 10 nominations (winning 5)
Best Producer/
Best Fiddle Player (5 yrs in a row)
Best Specialty Instrument/
Backup Band of the Year/
Aboriginal Artist of the Year (4 yrs in a row)
• WCMA - 2 nominations
• CCMA - Chevy Rising Star Nomination
• Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards-tied for Highest Nominated Act in Canada
with 5 nominations winning 2
• Best Song Single (FATHER TIME) and
• Best Producer/Engineer ( WHAT IT TAKES)
• November 30th performed on Canada AM
• December 2nd performed on CBC Sunday Spotlight with Evan Solomon and
Carol MacNeil
• Cover Stories with: The Session/June, Country Music News/July,
Muzik ETC /Nov-Dec,
• 2008 - Highest nominated act in Saskatchewan for two years in a row, with
9 nominations this year
• 2008 - Juno nomination for Best Aboriginal Recording
Codie Prevost
2006 SCMA Rising Star singer/songwriter Codie Prevost continues to
gain momentum not only in his home province of Saskatchewan but also
nationally and internationally. This past year Codie had the opportunity to
open for Emerson Drive, Doc Walker, Aaron Pritchett and Gord Bamford. He
recently released “SPIN” the first single from his upcoming sophomore album to
Canadian Country Radio.
Whether in an intimate acoustic setting or with his full band playing his
original songs as well as current and classic country hits, Codie Prevost’s live
performances leave a deep-rooted impression on all, time and time again. With
a bona fide passion for music and a whole hearted commitment to his art and
his fans, Codie is an unquestionable talent.
Influenced by many illustrious artists as well as a wide array of music
genres, this singer/songwriter has developed a sound that is truly unique and
unconventional in the realm of country music.
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Anthony Kelly
Anthony Kelly has a
songwriting style that can
tell a story, paint a picture,
convey a feeling and capture
a moment. His songs became
the catalyst in the decision
to record Shifty Morgan’s
2002 nationally distributed
CD “Anything But Wasy” At
the 2005 SCMA Awards
Anthony won Song of the
Year for “Because I Want To” .
Since that time Anthony has
received many offers to cowrite with other artists such
as Brad Johner and Tim Taylor.
Jessica Robinson
Nine time SCMA award winner
Jessica Robinson, is no stranger to
country music. In fact, Jessica has
been has been putting down her
country roots since the ripe old age
of four. Raised in the country with
a father who played guitar around
the campfire and a mother who
painted, it comes as no surprise
that Jessica fell into music and
songwriting as her creative outlet.
Having reached many milestones
in her musical journey thus far,
Jessica considers her growth as a
songwriter to be the most fulfilling
accomplishment (she’s penned
eight songs on her ‘Hummingbird’
album and five on her current
acoustic project, ‘Whirl & Twirl &
Swirl’). The icing on the cake was
winning the 2007 SCMA Song of
the Year award for ‘Hummingbird’
because it recognized Jessica’s
ability as a composer. “To write
about who you are and what you
believe”, she comments, “and have
it accepted by your peers as well as
your fans is the best validation you
can ask for in this business!”
Darlene Tuleta
Darlene has been a fixture in the country music scene for
over 10 years, opening and headlining her own shows. With
her unique and unforgettable voice she created a sound all of
her own.
Darlene’s songwriting skills have earned her several cuts by
other Canadian artists, and looks forward to her own release
this year.
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Jim Chute
Greg Smith
It is an honour to be invited to the song writers cafe and to
be surrounded by such talented people. I have recently become
more serious about song writing, realizing that time waits for
no one. My dream is to some day release recordings of my own
material, not for fame but just to say I did. A good friend of mine
from the west flat here in Prince Albert is realizing his dream, and
is helping me to help myself — thanks Donny! My wife Sandi and
our two sons are boosting my confidence in my writing by letting
me honestly know what they think of whatever I am writing, good
or not. I appreciate their honesty.There is a lot to learn about song
writing, but one thing I do know for sure , is that if you write and
sing from the heart you can never go wrong. Ya gotta love it!
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• Entertained professionally since 1969
• Made 7 appearances at The Grand Ole’ Opry in Nashville
• SCMA Gospel Album of the Year 1993
• Vocal Duo of the year with Brenda twice
• won songwriter of the year 2001
for the Sandra Schmirler song
• Served as provincial President of
the SCMA for 3 years
• Received honor of the SCMA
Legend and Legacy Award for
the province in 2002
• Performed in Switzerland with
Brenda
• The Chute Family Album with sisters Sharon, Noreen, and
Brenda winning gospel Album of the year 2004
Shawn E. Blackman
An accomplished songwriter and performer, Shawn has been
both a featured solo artist as well as a supporting musician
for multi-award winning artist including the likes of Donny
Parenteau, and Jessica Robinson. Shawn was voted one of
Western Canada’s
best unsigned
songwriter’s by
Canadian Campus
Independent
Review, 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, Canadian
Aboriginal Music
Awards, and has performed live on CTV’s Canada AM and CBC’s
News: Sunday. Shawn has also joined the ranks of Paul Brandt and Donny
Parenteau, to become one of three Canadian endorsees of
McPherson Guitars, an amazing handmade acoustic guitar
builder located in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Shawn practiced law in Saskatoon for a number of years after
being called to bar, and has recently moved back to his home
town of Prince Albert to join the law offices of Holash Logue.
Shawn said of move: “During my stay in Saskatoon, it never
really felt like ‘home’. Everytime I drove back to Prince Albert to
visit friends and family, the feeling of ‘home’ was overwhelming.
Prince Albert has always been a fantastic, culturally vibrant city, a
community of great people, great businesses, great opportunity,
and a bright future, and I am very excited to be home!”
Thank You!
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