Three Manitobans are being celebrated for their impact on Canadian music.
On Monday, the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) announced Winnipeg-born Juno winner Chantal Kreviazuk as this year’s inductee to the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame, which recognizes the achievements of artists and bands.
Cross Lake singer-songwriter Ernest Monias — also known as “Elvis of the North” — has received the WCMA’s Heritage Award, given to an individual who has made significant industry contributions throughout a career.
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And local promoter John Scoles, owner of the Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, has earned the Kevin Walters Industry Builder Award for his mentorship and leadership.
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The specialty award recipients will be presented with their hardware at a brunch event on Saturday in conjunction with BreakOut West, which kicks off in Winnipeg on Wednesday. Winners of WCMA artist and industry awards will be announced later this week.
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