On behalf of myself and our entire Board of Directors, I would like to wish each and every one of you all the best this Holiday Season, and a very Happy New Year.
This year, we were able to get back to having some live attended events that were either supported or presented by the MCMA. I’d love to take just a moment to share some of our incredible successes with you:
1) We had a very successful songwriters event in Portage la Prairie this spring
2) We attended Dauphin’s Countryfest to help support and bring attention to the MCMA artists
performing there this summer. 13 Manitoba Artists graced the stages at Countryfest in 2022
3) We held our biggest and most successful Manitoba Country Music Awards this past November.
4) We once again were able to partner with Dauphin’s Countryfest and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries to present the Dauphin’s Countryfest Competition Series at McPhillips Station Casino in November and December.
For an organization that does not receive any operational funding from any government or any other agency, we are thrilled to be able to have had such great success re-starting our in-person activity and overall.
We have had an ongoing relationship with the CCMA for several years now. That relationship at times changes as the leadership and administration of the CCMA changes but overall, it has been a challenge for all provinces to get a consistent seat at the CCMA table. In the past we have participated and sent Manitoba artists to CCMA sponsored events and talent searches. Through our continued efforts with the other provincial organizations, I think that we are much closer to establishing a clearer relationship with the CCMA.
We will be holding our 2023 AGM on January 16th, 2023, at the Canad Inns Windsor Park. Please check our MCMA web page for more information.
Going in to 2023 we will have two openings on our Board of Directors that we will be accepting applications for. If you love country music, or the music and entertainment business, we would love for you to join us. Even if you are not able to commit to a position on our board of directors there are lots of other opportunities to be a part of the MCMA on a committee or as a volunteer at one of our events. We are a province-wide association, so no matter where you live in Manitoba, you too can be part of the MCMA!
If you are interested in learning more or have any questions regarding the MCMA, please send an email to manitobacma@gmail.com
Please refer to our website at www.ManitobaCMA.com for more specific information on and about the MCMA.
Please check our Facebook page often at https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaCMA for information about the MCMA and our members. You will often find links there to virtual concerts, or other projects our members are working on.
During this Holiday Season, I wish you all peace, happiness, and a chance to spend quality time with those closest to you. Please stay safe and stay healthy.
Respectfully,
Miles Trach
President
Manitoba Country Music Association
December 20 2022
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2022 Award Results
Congratulations to all our nominees and award winners at the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards.
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Kendra Kay
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Quinton Blair
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR Petric
NCI FM INDIGENOUS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD Nelson Little
FAY WALKER SONG OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITERS) 20 Dollar Bottle - Quinton Blair Writers: Jason Blaine, Quinton Blair
ROOTS ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Quinton Blair
EMERGING ARTIST AWARD Nelson Little
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – GUITAR Sean Borton
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – BASS Ben Mak-Wiebe
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – DRUMS Jon Plett
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – SPECIALTY (BANJO, FIDDLE, MANDOLIN, KEYS, STEEL) Blaine Badiuk
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR Wouldn't That Be Fun - Desiree Dorion feat. Dave Wasyliw
SINGLE OF THE YEAR Flirtin' - Petric
INTERACTIVE ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Emma Peterson
ALBUM OF THE YEAR Just For The Record - Emma Peterson
FANS' CHOICE JR Charron
COVER/TRIBUTE ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Mike Sacharko Band
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR Now Country 104.7 FM (Winnipeg)
RADIO ON-AIR PERSONALITY OR TEAM OF THE YEAR Brody Jackson QX 104
DAUPHIN'S COUNTRYFEST FESTIVAL OR EVENT OF THE YEAR Morden Corn and Apple Festival
Due to unforeseeable circumstances Songs and Stories with Jason McCoy has been cancelled for November 4th and will be rescheduled in the new year. Ticketmaster will be refunding ticket holders directly.
October 22 2022
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2022 Awards Tickets
Get Your EARLY BIRD tickets (limited amount available) for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards.
Early bird tickets are on sale from September 20th - October 2nd for only $35 plus ticketmaster fees
After October 2nd tickets will be available for $40 plus ticketmaster fees
Early bird tickets go on sale Tuesday September 20 @ 10:00am
Public Voting for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards FANS' Choice Award is now open!
This Award is voted on by the fans. You do not need to be a member to vote for Fans' Choice. One vote per IP is allowed.
From 12:00 pm CST September 1, 2022 to 11:59 pm CST September 20, 2022 voting will remain open for the MCMA FANS' CHOICE Award.
August 31 2022
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2022 Nominees
August 31 2022
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2022 Award Voting
Industry level award voting and Public Fans' Choice and Cover/Tribute Artist, Duo or Group of the Year awards open 12:00 pm CST September 1, 2022
August 30 2022
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Nominations for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards now Close
Nominations for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards have closed. Thank you to all our FAN and INDUSTRY members that placed nominations.
The second ballot will open for INDUSTRY member only voting September 1st, 2022
Fans' Choice and Cover/Tribute Artist, Duo or Group of the Year voting by Membership and Online Public Voting will open September 1st, 2022
August 14 2022
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Nominations for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards now Open
Nominations for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards is now Open
Nominations (First Ballot) for the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards is now Open to all MCMA Members
From 12:00 am CST July 1st, 2022 to 11:59 pm CST August 14th, 2022 all eligible MCMA members may nominate TWO AND ONLY TWO contenders in each of the member voted 21 categories. For eligibility and Category descriptions please refer to the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Association Awards MCMA Awards Rules & Regulations.
MCMA Members can place nominations for the first ballot by logging into the MCMA website and clicking the Nominate Now button below
AWARD CATEGORIES VOTED BY MEMBERSHIP
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Group or Duo of the Year
NCI FM Aboriginal Country Music Award
Song of the Year (Songwriters)
Roots Artist, Duo or Group of the Year
Emerging Artist
All Star Band of the Year – Guitar
All Star Band of the Year – Bass
All Star Band of the Year – Drums
All Star Band of the Year – Specialty (Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Keys, Steel)
Music Video of the Year
Single of the Year
Album of the Year
Interactive Artist, Duo Or Group Of The Year
Radio Station of the Year
Radio On-Air Personality or Team of the Year
Festival or Event of the Year
Venue of the Year
Cover/Tribute Artist, Duo or Group of the Year
Fans’ Choice
The six (6) Contenders receiving the majority of nominations in each category will appear on the Second (Final) Ballot as nominees, providing they meet the eligibility requirements as determined by the MCMA Awards & Balloting Committee. Second Ballot Contenders are required to be members of the MCMA.
Thank you for exercising your right to vote!
MCMA Board of Directors
