Listen to the 2022 Western Canadian Music Award nominees in the roots, global and Indigenous categories
John Wort Hannam is up for the WCMA for Roots Artist of the YearThe Western Canadian Music Awards unveiled this year’s nominees last Tuesday.
The awards will be handed out during the Breakout West conference and festival Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 in Calgary.
The annual event features daily industry panels, networking events, mentorship sessions, and of course, a festival’s worth of artist showcases featuring artists in all genres.
Here are the nominees in the roots, global and Indigenous categories.
Congratulations, all!
Blues Artist of the Year
- Brandon Isaak – BC
- David Gogo – BC
- Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne – BC
- Son Of Dave – MB
- The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer – BC
Country Artist of the Year
- Dan Davidson – AB
- Hailey Benedict – AB
- Jess Moskaluke – SK
- Nice Horse – AB
- Tyler Joe Miller – BC
Global Artist of the Year
- Aasiva – NV
- Andino Suns – SK
- Notas de 4 – AB
- Will TOA – BC
- Omianan – BC
Indigenous Artist of the Year
- Cassidy Mann – MB
- Jessica McMann – AB
- Jade Turner – MB
- Kyle McKearney – AB
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids – BC
Roots Artist of the Year
- Ben Sures – AB
- Del Barber – MB
- John Wort Hannam – AB
- Maria Dunn – AB
- Sweet Alibi – MB
