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The 2025 SCMA Awards will be held in Regina on November 30 at the Atlas Hotel Imperial Ballroom. Sunday 3pm. Doors open at 2pm.

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The SCMA has reserved a block of rooms at the Royal Hotel, next door to the Atlas Hotel. The booking code for this block of rooms will be available when you purchase your SCMA Awards admission ticket.

If you are unable to join in person, the show will be broadcast live on AccessNow TV. Don’t worry, if you don’t have an AccessNow TV cable subscription you can still watch it live on AccessNow TV Youtube:

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Be sure to attend the SCMA Awards Kickoff Party, Friday November 28 at the Royal Hotel, Solarium Room at 4025 Albert Street. Doors open 7:00pm. Admission is free. If you can play an instrument or sing a song, bring it along and come prepared to jam with the SCMA.

 

Agribition SCMA Accoustic Showcases

Join us on the Agribition grounds Monday through Saturday for 90 country music performances by SCMA artists. Three different accoustic stages will be placed throughout the grounds Monday to Saturday, with SCMA artists and duos performing 75 minute sets. See the chart below for these performances.

Mon Nov 24 SCMA Stage 1
John Deere Sale Arena
Watering Hole		 SCMA Stage 2
Queensbury Centre
Exhibitor Service Hallway		 SCMA Stage 3
AffinityPLEX
Agribusiness Tradeshow
11:00am Marcus Braun Tommy John Ehman North Of Dewdney
12:30pm Jackfish Reunion Nathan Davis Jordan Welbourne
2:00pm Nathan Davis Brett Monka Tommy John Ehman
3:30pm Jesse Genns Jordan Welbourne Jackfish Reunion
Tue Nov 25 SCMA Stage 1 SCMA Stage 2 SCMA Stage 3
11:00am Marcus Braun Brett Monka
12:30pm Jackie K Doug Sylvester Nathan Davis
2:00pm Larry Krause Nathan Davis Kara Golemba
3:30pm Larry Krause Jesse Genns Marcus Braun
Wed Nov 26 SCMA Stage 1 SCMA Stage 2 SCMA Stage 3
11:00am Larry Krause Jackie K Tommy John Ehman
12:30pm Dan Cugnet Mercy Glover Bruin
2:00pm Tommy John Ehman Brett Monka Jordan Welbourne
3:30pm Bruin Kara Golemba Dan Cugnet
Thu Nov 27 SCMA Stage 1 SCMA Stage 2 SCMA Stage 3
11:00am Jesse Genns Justin Rybinski Laura Hayes
12:30pm Last Birds Mercy Glover Taya Lebel
2:00pm Crosby Harle Band Western Medicine Evan Baxter
3:30pm Evan Baxter Amy Nelson Last Birds
Fri Nov 28 SCMA Stage 1 SCMA Stage 2 SCMA Stage 3
11:00am Townline Troubadours JJ Voss Brad Proudlove
12:30pm Darryl Anderson Munro and Patrick Justin Rybinski
2:00pm Bruin Sydney Caverly Miles Canyon
3:30pm Miles Canyon Townline Troubadours Northern Air
Sat Nov 29 SCMA Stage 1 SCMA Stage 2 SCMA Stage 3
11:00am Kateryna Grace and Marko Miles Canyon Brad Proudlove
12:30pm Adam Johnson Teagan Littlechief Crosby Harle Band
2:00pm Western Medicine Shaya Istace Teagan Littlechief
3:30pm Northern Air Sydney Caverly Kateryna Grace And Marko

306 Songwriters’ Rounds and Bud Light Loading Chute Stage

At the Agribition Bud Light Loading Chute (located between Queensbury and Brandt Arena), there will be a 306 SCMA Songwriters’ Round during the day, where songwriters’ perform original songs and talk about their songwriting inspirations. Then at 4:30 on each day (Tuesday to Saturday), immediately before the rodeo, there will be a Bud Light Feature artist to warm you up for the rodeo action. See the chart below for entertainment occuring on the Bud Light Loading Chute Stage.

 

Tue Nov 25
4:30-6:15pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: Cooper Tropeau
 

Wed Nov 26
1:00-2:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Alli Daine, Larry Krause, Jackie K
3:00-4:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Andreea the Narrative, Doug Sylvester, Jesse Genns, Jordan Welbourne
4:30-6:15pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: Evan Baxter
9:15-11:00pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: JJ Voss
 

Thu Nov 27
1:00-2:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Dan Cugnet, Amy Nelson, Brad Proudlove, Alli Daine
3:00-4:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Jesse Genns, Kara Golemba, Justin Rybinski, Laura Hayes
4:30-6:15pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: Darryl Anderson
9:15-11:00pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: Adam Johnson
 

Fri Nov 28
1:00-2:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Marcus Braun, Laura Hayes, Teagan Littlechief, Adam Johnson
3:00-4:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Shaya Istace, JJ Voss, Western Medicine
4:30-6:15pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: Teagan Littlechief
9:15-11:00pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: North of Dewdney
 

Sat Nov 29
12:00-1:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Northern Air, Bruin, Munro & Patrick, Darryl Anderson
3:30-4:30pm 306 Songwriters’ Round: Miles Canyon, Taya Lebel, Evan Baxter
4:30-6:15pm Bud Light Loading Chute Feature: Munro & Patrick


Anthem Singers

The SCMA is proud of our artists and we appreciate those who volunteer to open up these rodeo events by singing the national anthem.

Wed Nov 26 Brandt Centre
12:00noon International Stock Dog Trials
Munro and Patrick

 
6:45pm 2025 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo Presented by BHP
Shantaia
Thu Nov 27 Brandt Centre
6:45pm 2025 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo Presented by BHP
JJ Voss
Fri Nov 28 Brandt Centre
6:45pm 2025 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo Presented by BHP
Teagan Littlechief
Sat Nov 29 GMC Arena
4:00pm Agribition Beef Supreme presented by CN
Munro and Patrick
Sat Nov 29 Brandt Centre
6:45pm 2025 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo Presented by BHP
Heidi Munro

Private Events

Agribition 2025 is an international event with attendees and exhibitors from across Canada and around the world. The SCMA is proud to have artists performing at these private functions.

Monday Nov 24 Beef n’ Barley Exhibitors’ Reception
(Exhibitors only)
Chevrolet/GMC Arena
5:30pm-6:30pm
Cocktail hour		 Adam Johnson
Tuesday Nov 25 Grain Expo presented by Ritchie Bros
(by invite only)
Queensbury A&B
2:30pm-3:30pm Adam Johnson
Wednesday Nov 26 Grain Expo presented by Ritchie Bros
(by invite only)
Queensbury A&B
2:30pm-3:30pm Munro and Patrick
Wednesday Nov 26 Premier’s Reception at the Saskatchewan Legislature
(by invite only)
5:30pm-7:30pm Last Birds

 

SCMA Awards 2025 Nominees

Female Artist of the Year
This award is presented to an individual female artist in the Saskatchewan country music industry displaying the greatest achievements within the current eligibility period. Voters should give consideration to all aspects including but not limited to success at radio, sales of pre-recorded music, live shows and vocal performances.
 Amanda Hagel

 Jordyn Pollard

 Karissa Hoffart

 Shantaia

 Teagan Littlechief
Male Artist of the Year
This award is presented to an individual male artist in the Saskatchewan country music industry displaying the greatest achievements within the current eligibility period. Voters will give consideration to all aspects, including but not limited to success at radio, sales of pre-recorded music, live shows and vocal performances.
 Adam Johnson

 Jake Vaadeland

 JJ Voss

 Josh Stumpf

 Justin LaBrash

 Tommy John Ehman
Group of the Year
This award is presented to a group or duo (defined as an act comprised of two (2) or more people, all of whom perform together as a collective group) in the Saskatchewan country music industry, displaying the greatest achievements within the current eligibility period. The act may include an individual who has, or currently does, perform as a solo artist under a name different than that of the group/duo.

 Last Birds

 Munro & Patrick

 Northern Air
Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year
This award is presented to an individual artist or a group of indigenous descent (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) active in the Saskatchewan country music industry and displaying the greatest achievements within the current eligibility period. Voters will give consideration to all aspects, including but not limited to success at radio, sales of pre-recorded music, live shows and vocal performances.
 Berk Jodoin

 Darryl Anderson

 Teagan Littlechief
Songwriter of the Year
This award is presented to the songwriter(s) of an individual country music song that has been professionally recorded and available for purchase within the current eligibility period. The song does not have to have been released as a single or on an album. This award is based on an individual song and not on the songwriter(s) body of work. Voters will consider all aspects of the song, including but not limited to lyrics, music, sales, success in digital media, and impact of the song on consumers and the Saskatchewan country music industry, with emphasis on the creative integrity of the song.
 For the Record, Songwriter: Adam Johnson, Artist: Adam Johnson

 Me & Dylan (Coming Home), Songwriter: Tommy John Ehman, Artist: Tommy John Ehma

 More and More, Songwriter: Jake Vaadeland, Artist: Jake Vaadeland

 On an Island, Songwriters: Alex Runions and Chris Burke-Gaffney, Artist: Alex Runions

 What I Wouldn’t Do, Songwriters: Shantaia, Ryan Sorestad and curt Chambers, Artist: Shantaia
Emerging Artist of the Year
This award is presented to an emerging act (Solo, duo, or group) that had significant success during the current eligibility period. Voters will consider all aspects, including but not limited to success at radio, sales of pre-recorded music, live shows, and vocal performances.

 Evan Baxter

 Jesse Genns

 Kateryna Grace

 Melissa Mannett

 Northern Air
Country Album of the Year
This award is presented to the act (Solo, Duo or Group) for a Saskatchewan country album or EP, which was released for mass publication consumption in its entirety, within the current eligibility period. An album is defined as a collection of several pieces of music (7 or more tracks) made available as a single item. An EP is defined as a collection of several pieces of music (4 to 6 tracks) made available as a single item. The album or EP can be a special project or commemorative package. This category encompasses all country music genres. Voters should consider all aspects, including but not limited to, market impact (e.g. sales, spins, YouTube views), artistic performances, production, design, art layout and liner notes. This award is for an album or EP as a whole unit.
 Dirt Road Dancing, Artist: Katelyn Lehner

 Eighteen, Artist: Morgan Robertson

 For the Record, Artist: Adam Johnson

 Great Big Sky, Artist: Jeffery Straker

 Josh Stumpf, Artist: Josh Stumpf
Alternative Country Album of the Year
This award is presented to the act (Solo, Duo or Group) for a Saskatchewan alternative country album or EP, which was released for mass public consumption in its entirety, within the current eligibility period. An album is defined as a collection of several pieces of music (7 or more tracks) made available as a single item. An EP is defined as a collection of several pieces of music (4 to 6 tracks) made available as a single item. The album or EP can be a special project or commemorative package. Alternative country music is based on traditional country styles and embraces a multitude of musical styles, including but not limited to Americana, Bluegrass, Celtic, Country-Blues, Folk, Gospel, Hillbilly, Honky Tonk, Rockabilly, Roots, Singer/Songwriter and Western Swing. Voters will consider all aspects, including but not limited to, market impact (e.g. sales, spins, YouTube views), artistic performances, production, design, art layout, and liner notes. This award is for a Roots album or EP as a whole unit.

 Fly Away, Artist: Berk Jodoin

 My Waste of Time, Artist: Evan Baxter

 Retro Man…More and More, Artist: Jake Vaadeland

 Stagecoach to Alpha Centauri, Artist: Dan Cugnet

 steal the shade, Artist: Dan Cugnet
Video of the Year
This award is presented to the act (solo, duo, or group) for a Canadian country music or roots music video, released for broadcast within the current eligibility period. This award is for an original audio-visual program. Voters must consider all aspects of the given video, including but not limited to creativity, production, visual appeal, and impact on consumers and the Saskatchewan country music industry.
Call on Me, Artist: Amanda Hagel, Director: Andrea An, Nolita Studios
https://youtu.be/oUiG7Q9TZN8?si=UYblwi-YufoyMXO5
For The Record, Artist: Adam Johnson, Director: Prehistoric Productions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDuqMG_piEQ
I Wanna Go Home, Artist: JJ Voss, Director: Brent Nielsen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIwHXQzLZ5Y
That Song in This Truck, Artist: Josh Stumpf, Director: Jabez Santiago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohy0RKnStjo
Train (Station Edition), Artist: Hunter Brothers, Director: Adler Irwin (Irwin Films)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykFUXGVNrAU&list=RDykFUXGVNrAU
Interactive Artist or Group of the Year
This award is presented to an act (solo, duo, or group) in the Saskatchewan country music industry who participates in meaningful digital interaction with fans within the current eligibility period. Voters should give consideration to all aspects of an act’s interaction with fans – Including, but not limited to, quantity and quality – via social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and website (Content, graphic design, layout, etc.). Consideration will be given to campaigns/initiatives/focuses that showcase an act’s innovative, original and engaging thinking.

 Adam Johnson

 Darryl Anderson

 Jake Vaadeland

 Shantaia

 Tommy John Ehman
Musician Award: Bass Player of the Year
The musician awards recognize individual instrumentalists for their contributions on recording(s) or stage. A nominee in the musician awards categories may also be nominated in the artist awards categories.

 Aspen Beveridge

 Luke Hunter

 Malcolm Whyte

 Matthew Facca

 Terry Hoknes
Musician Award: Drummer of the Year
The musician awards recognize individual instrumentalists for their contributions on recording(s) or stage. A nominee in the musician awards categories may also be nominated in the artist awards categories.
 Carter Kent

 Darcy Deschambault

 Dusty Hunter

 Dion Hrynewich

 Kurtis Kopp
Musician Award: Guitar Player of the Year
The musician awards recognize individual instrumentalists for their contributions on recording(s) or stage. A nominee in the musician awards categories may also be nominated in the artist awards categories.
 Andy Schumack

 Joel Rohs

 Ken Johner

 Mitchell Webb

 Scott Patrick

 Terry Lasko
Musician Award: Keyboard Player of the Year
The musician awards recognize individual instrumentalists for their contributions on recording(s) or stage. A nominee in the musician awards categories may also be nominated in the artist awards categories.
 Dara Schindelka

 Jeffery Straker

 Terry Hoknes

 Wayne Honig
Radio Awards:
The radio awards are divided into Major and Secondary market awards (this mirrors the CCMA radio awards structure). A major market is defined as a city or town with a population of 20,000 and over. A secondary market is defined as a city or town with a population under 20,000. Each radio station must hold a SCMA membership in good standing.
Radio Station of the Year – Major Market
These awards are presented to Saskatchewan country music radio stations that exemplify the development of Saskatchewan country talent through a presentation of the music on their station within the current eligibility period. Members will give consideration to all aspects, including but not limited to, community involvement, promotions, leadership and recognition.

 Moose Jaw – Country 100 (100.7 FM)

 Regina – 620 CKRM (620 AM)

 Regina – Pure Country 92.7 (92.7 FM)

 Saskatoon – CJWW 600 (600 AM)

 Saskatoon – 92.9 The Bull (92.9 FM)
Radio Station of the Year – Secondary Market
This award is presented to a Saskatchewan country music radio stations that exemplifies the development of Saskatchewan country music talent through a presentation of the music on their station within the current eligibility period. Voters will give consideration to all aspects, including but not limited to, community involvement, promotions, leadership and recognition.
 Melfort – CJVR FM (105.1 FM)

 North Battleford – 1050 CJNB (1050 AM)

 Swift Current – Country 94 (94.1 FM)

 Yorkton – GX94 (940 AM)

 Weyburn – Country 106.7 (106.7 FM)
On-Air Personality of the Year
This award is presented to a Saskatchewan on-air radio personality who demonstrates a commitment to the development of Saskatchewan country talent through his/her/their presentation on-air for a Saskatchewan radio station within the current eligibility period. Members will consider all aspects, including but not limited to the personality’s promotion of Saskatchewan country music and country music artists, on-air presentation, market share/ratings information, community service, industry involvement, and charitable contributions.

 Ben Brooks

 Jason Lee

 Jerad Bowes

 Matt Ryan

 Pat Dubois
Music Director of the Year
This award is presented to the Saskatchewan country music radio Music Director who demonstrates a commitment to the promotion, development and airplay of Saskatchewan talent through his/her radio station within the current eligibility period.

 Courtney Fielder

 Danny Ismond

 Matt Bradley
Record Producer of the Year
This award goes to the Saskatchewan based record producer who has produced a country music recording during the eligibility period. The record producer must be a participating member of the SCMA in good standing.
 Producer: Bart McKay, Song: For The Record, Artist: Adam Johnson

 Producer: Aspen Beveridge, Song: Fly Away, Artist: Berk Jodoin

 Producer: Bart McKay, Song: Hunting Moon, Artist: Dan Cugnet

 Producers: Joel Rohs and Jake Vaadeland, Song: More and More, Artist: Jake Vaadeland

Recording Studio of the Year
This award goes to the Saskatchewan-based recording studio that has been involved in the creation of country music recording. The studio must have a valid business license and an operating facility in this province during the eligibility period.

 Big Bang Studios

 Contrast Recording

 Facca Audio

 SkullCreek Studios
TV, Radio, or Online Show of the Year
This award is presented to a television, radio, or online show which has effectively promoted Saskatchewan Country music and its artists. The show may be a single event or recurring event, that is broadcast or otherwise made available for public consumption. This award is presented to the Director, Producer, and Host of the show (if applicable). The show must have been broadcast, or made available for consumption in Saskatchewan for the first time during the current eligibility period. If the show is a series, it must have been recorded and broadcast during the current eligibility period. Consideration should be given to the amount of air time presenting Saskatchewan artists, and the promotion of country music events in Saskatchewan, received; and their general commitment to country music in Saskatchewan and the SCMA.
 35th Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Laureen Hale, Jess Moskaluke and Graham Condo

 Canadian Country Showcase, Courtney Fielder

 The Songwriters, Jay Semko
Music Venue of the Year
The Music Venue of the Year Award will recognize a Saskatchewan Music Venue that has contributed significantly to the promotion of the country music industry in Saskatchewan. Consideration will be given to the percentage of Saskatchewan acts the venue has employed, promotion of artists outside the venue, sponsorship of Saskatchewan country music events, and the commitment to country music in Saskatchewan and the SCMA.

 Hank’s Tavern

 Capitol Music Club

 EA Rawlinson Centre

 Lucky Bastard Distillers
Music Festival of the Year
This award is presented to a Saskatchewan-based Music Festival which promotes Saskatchewan country music through the booking and promotion of country artists. This award recognizes a Saskatchewan Festival or Event that promotes the development of Saskatchewan country music talent through the positive presentation of Saskatchewan country music talent as well as through community involvement, promotions, leadership, and recognition.
 Country at the Creek

 Dogpatch Music Festival

 Living Skies Music Festival
Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year
This award is presented to the act (solo, duo or group) displaying the greatest achievements, in all aspects of the entertainment field, within the current eligibility period. Voters will give consideration to all aspects, including but not limited to, recorded performance, video(s), social media presence, staging, public acceptance, attitude, leadership and overall contributions to the Saskatchewan country music image.
Adam Johnson
Evan Baxter
Jake Vaadeland
Josh Stumpf
Shantaia
Teagan Littlechief
Single of the Year:
This award is presented to the act (solo, duo or group) for a Saskatchewan country music track, which received the most number of spins on Canadian country radio within the current eligibility period.
Blue Moon Girl – Artist: Adam Johnson
City Cowboy – Artist: Katelyn Lehner
Train (Station Edition) – Artist: Hunter Brothers
That Song in This Truck – Artist: Josh Stumpf
Wake Me Up – Jake Vaadeland with Tebey
What I Wouldn’t Do – Artist: Shantaia
Jess Moskaluke Youth Bursary:
The Jess Moskaluke Youth Award is designed to support emerging country music artists in Saskatchewan aged 13-20. This $1,500 bursary award & consultation session with Jess Moskaluke and management team encourages young artists to pursue their passion and develop their musical talents. The award is presented to the SCMA artist that best exemplifies artistic merit, community involvement and goals/future orientation toward  a career in country music. This award is voted on by independent members of the SCMA Youth Bursary committee after reviewing musical submissions and written submissions by the artists.
Caledonia Donahue
Evan Baxter
Kateryna Grace
Owen Nelson
Shaya Istace
SCMA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the following who have achieved HALL OF FAME status in the noted categories.
Once a member has won the Mikee Award 5 or more times in a category, they achieve Hall of Fame status, and are no longer eligible in that category.
Entertainer of the Year – Codie Prevost
Male Artist of the Year – Brad Johner, and Codie Prevost
Female Artist of the Year – Jessica Robinson, Jess Moskaluke, and Tenille Arts
Group of the Year – The Poverty Plainsmen, The Johner Brothers, Wyatt, and Hunter Brothers
Indigenous Artist of the Year – Donny Parenteau
Guitar Player of the Year – Rich McFarlane
Bass Player of the Year – Shaun Dancey
Drummer of the Year – Hal Schrenk
Fiddle Player of the Year – Allison Tymiak, Jason Heistad, and Donny Parenteau
Keyboard Player of the Year – Bart McKay
Specialty Player of the Year – Randle Currie
On Air Personality of the Year – Dave Baker, Cal Gratton, and Cristy Beggs
Music Director of the Year – Dave Baker, and Cal Gratton
Recording Studio of the Year – Sound Edge Productions, and Bart McKay Productions
Country Music Person of the Year – Cal Gratton

 

 

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