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We have our own music association for country music in Alberta and it's called the "Association of Country Music in Alberta!"

They are the bees knees and just like us on Made in Alberta, they love celebrating our artists and on January 26th and 27th they will be putting the spotlight on many musicians who have had an amazing 2018 with the 2018 Alberta Country Music Awards!

Congratulations to every single person/band/indusry professional and we wish you the best of luck at Golden West Radio!

This weekend we are going to highlight a few songs from a few musicians. I personally would have loved to have played every single song from everything single artist, but we only have an hour together!

Please go stream/purchase/download all the artists music though! They are amazing!

Here are the 2018 Alberta Country Music Nominees:

Male Artist of the Year
Brad Saunders
Dan Davidson
Drew Gregory
Karac Hendriks
Ryan Langlois - We're playing his NEW song, "You Don't Walk Alone"
Trevor Panczak

Female Artist of the Year
Alee
Andrea Nixon
Krissy Feniak
Lauren Mayell
Michela Sheedy - We're playing her song, "I Make Bad Look Good."

Group/Duo of the Year
Nice Horse
Renegade Station
The Dungarees - We're playing their NEW Christmas song, "Christmas Tradition."
The Orchard
The Prairie States

Fans Choice
Dan Davidson
Drew Gregory
Hailey Benedict
Megan Dawson - We're playing her new song, "My Way Back."
Renegade Station
The Prairie States

Industry Person of the Year
Angie Morris - Sirroma Entertainment
Bill Borgwardt Performance Photography
Carla Hackman - Sakamoto Entertainment
Carly Klassen - Alberta Music
Johnny Gasparic - MCC Recording Studio
Sarah Scott - Golden West Radio - THAT'S ME!!!! THANK YOU! - We're playing Paul Brandt's "Alberta Bound."

Musician of the Year
Johnny Gasparic
Josh Ruzycki
Lisa Dodd
Mitch Jay
Weston Blatz

Album of the Year
Along for the Ride - Renegade Station
Good Place to Start - Drew Gregory
Lost in the Right Direction - The Prairie States
Songs For Georgia - Dan Davidson - We're playing his song "Cinderella." 
This Road is Mine - Karac Hendriks

Song of the Year
“Don't Hold Back” - Written by: James Murdoch & Darren Gusnowsky
Performed by: The Dungarees
“Know Good” - Written by: Drew Gregory, Trinity Bradshaw, Brad Stella
Performed by: Drew Gregory
“Light > Dark” - Written by: Ryan Langlois & Duane Steele
Performed by: Ryan Langlois
“Mansplainin'” - Written by: Brandi Sidoryk, Tareya Green, Katie Biever, Jeff Dalziel
Performed by: Nice Horse
“Safe Harbour” - Written by: Kent Nixon, Luanne Carl, Doug Folkins Performed by: Renegade Station - Well, we are going to play this song!

Single of the Year
"Don't Hold Back" - The Dungarees
"Know Good" - Drew Gregory
"Play it By Beer" - Brad Saunders
"This Road is Mine" - Karac Hendriks - Well we are going to play this song!
"Who's Gonna Love Me Tonight" - Renegade Station

Country Venue of the Year
Boot Scootin Boogie Dancehall
Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall

Talent Buyer of the Year
Big Valley Jamboree
Calgary Stampede
Country Thunder
Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall
Sakamoto Agency

Rising Star
Karac Hendriks
Lauren Mayell - We're going to play her song, "Rules Need Rebels"
Nice Horse
The Prairie States
Trevor Panczak

Horizon Youth
Hailey Benedict
Krissy Feniak - We're playing her song, "Mess With Me."
Jonah Langlois
Hannah Gazso
Martina Dawn

Entertainer of the Year
Aaron Goodvin - He's also the host on January 27th and we are playing his song that made it into the Top 10 in 2018, "Miss Me Yet!"
Brett Kissel
Gord Bamford
Lindsay Ell
Paul Brandt

Video of the Year
"Don't Hold Back" - The Dungarees
"Know Good" - Drew Gregory
"Let's Go There" - Dan Davidson
"Mansplainin'" - Nice Horse - Well we are playing that song!
"Who's Gonna Love Me Tonight" - Renegade Station

CONGRATS TO ALL AND BEST OF LUCK!!

Next weekend it is a "Very Merry Made in Alberta!!