Local talent in running for country awards
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This article was published 14/09/2019 (2149 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Two local country music acts have a shot at winning multiple Manitoba Country Music Association awards.
Poets & Lies, a trio fronted by Steinbach vocalist Amanda Von Riesen, was nominated for four awards, while Mitchell’s Quinton Blair received three nods.
Sore Winner, Poets & Lies’ debut album, is up for Album of the Year. “Angel Fly,” a single Von Riesen co-wrote with bandmate Adam Young, was nominated in the Song of the Year (Songwriters) category. The band is also in the running for Group or Duo of the Year.
Both Blair and Poets & Lies were included in the Roots Artist, Duo or Group of the Year category.
Blair was also included in the Male Artist of the Year category. His single “After They’re Gone,” was recognized in the Song of the Year (Songwriters) category.
Winners will be announced Nov. 10 in Winnipeg.
Two local festivals could also bring home hardware from the gala.
Howl at the Moon Festival in Morris and the Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair are Event of the Year nominees.
Fans of Manitoba country music have until Sept. 28 to visit manitobacma.com and cast their vote for the Fan’s Choice Award.
Established in 1976, the MCMA is a non-profit industry organization promoting country music in Manitoba. The awards are presented in conjunction with Dauphin’s Countryfest.