The Manitoba Country Music Association (MCMA) just had its annual celebration of country music excellence.
It was a night to celebrate the best in Manitoba’s country music scene.
This year’s show took place at the Club Regent Casino and Event Centre and featured some great performances and memorable moments all while honouring and celebrating some amazing talent.
The MCMA Awards honoured deserving artists, songwriters, and industry professionals who have made remarkable contributions to the country music scene in Manitoba.
See the full list of nominees and winners below.
Nominees and Winners From The 2023 MCMA Awards
The winners for this year’s awards are in bold, below.
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Amanda Von Riesen
Brandi Vezina
Desiree Dorion
Emma Peterson
Jade Turner
Kendra Kay
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Daniel Desorcy
Jaryn Friesen
Jason Kirkness
JR Charron
Nelson Little
Quinton Blair
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
Banned & Outlawed
Doc Walker
Jivetown
Petric
The Sean Taylor Band
Two Crows For Comfort
NCI FM INDIGENOUS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD
Brandi Vezina
Catie St. Germain
Desiree Dorion
Jade Turner
Jerry Sereda
Nelson Little
FAY WALKER SONG OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITERS)
101 East – Amanda Von Riesen – writer: Amanda Von Riesen
Dead Weight – Jade Turner – writers: Crystal Shawanda, Jade Turner
House of Cards – Gary Gach – writer: Gary Gach
Killin’ Frost – JR Charron – writers: Ben Hodges, Dan Poperechny, Jayare Charron, Maximillian Dupas
Tan Lines – The Sean Taylor Band – writer: Sean Taylor Johnston
The Taxman – Catie St. Germain – writer: Catherine Maynard
ROOTS ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Amanda Von Riesen
Jaryn Friesen
Mitchell Makoons
Nelson Little
Two Crows for Comfort
EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
Catie St. Germain
Chris Micheal
Gary Gach
Mitchell Makoons
Morgan Grace
The Sean Taylor Band
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – GUITAR
Brad Moggie
Lachlan McLean
Max Dupas
Rylan Knaggs
Sean Borton
Troy Flamand
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – BASS
Ben Mak
Brennan McNabb
Craig Keena
Evan Gach
Greg Dunstan
Jon Mushaluk
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – DRUMS
Ben Hodges
Cam Cordoviz
Jeff Kula
Jon Plett
Josh Ayers
Stephen Broadhurst
ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – SPECIALTY (BANJO, FIDDLE, MANDOLIN, KEYS, STEEL)
Blaine Badiuk
Brad Moggie
Chris Nakonechny
James Klassen
Michael Audette
Morgan Grace
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
A Lie I Can Live With – Ryan Keown
Gasoline – Brandi Vezina
Got It Back – Emma Peterson
Never Too Early – Leanne Pearson
Night Up – Petric
Say It Again – Kendra Kay
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
A Lie I Can Live With – Ryan Keown
Deadweight – Jade Turner
Got It Back – Emma Peterson
Killin’ Frost – JR Charron
Tan Lines – The Sean Taylor Band
The Taxman – Catie St. Germain
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A Drinking Woman’s Words – Amanda Von Riesen
Homegrown Heart – Kendra Kay
House Of Cards – Gary Gach
Humankind – Renee Lamoureux
My Favorite Sin – Jerry Sereda
That’s How I Know – Desiree Dorion
INTERACTIVE ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Brandi Vezina
Catie St. Germain
Emma Peterson
Gary Gach
JR Charron
Petric
DAUPHIN’S COUNTRYFEST FESTIVAL OR EVENT OF THE YEAR
Hanover Ag Fair
Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition
Morden Corn and Apple Festival
Niverville Fair
Steinbach Summer in the City
Summer Winds Festival
VENUE OF THE YEAR
Burton Cummings Theatre
Cowboys Roadhouse
The Park Theatre
The Royal George Hotel
The Silver Spike Saloon
Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club
COVER/TRIBUTE ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Gary Gach
Jivetown
Lost In A Small Town
Mike Sacharko Band
Morgan Grace
The InClines – Sweet Dreams of Patsy Cline
FANS’ CHOICE
Catie St. Germain
Emma Peterson
JR Charron
Kendra Kay
Petric
Quinton Blair
In country music, the Front Porch has long been a place of reflection. A place where you can look at the life you have inside that front door. A place where time almost seems to stand still, where you can get away. It’s also a place where you can go to observe the world as it passes by you. To think about your place out there beyond the driveway.
