Saskatchewan Country Association Awards handed out in Nipawin
Stars shone brightly this weekend as they hit the stage for the 25th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards.
Several artists took home more than one trophy from Nipawin. Topping the list were Codie Prevost and Wyatt, with three awards each.
Prevost took home Fan Choice, Male Vocalist and the SCMA Achievement Award. He got his start in Archerwill just down the road from Nipawin.
"Most of my family was in the audience," Prevost said. "It was just awesome to accept those awards in front of so many friends and family.
Wyatt took home Group of the Year for the seventh year in a row.
The group also took home Album and Video of the Year. They said the SCMA's have grown so much since they started and it's nice to be a part of its evolution.
"It's great to see the young up and coming artists and all the work they are putting into it," Wyatt's Scott Patrick said. "It's nice for us to be able to give them a helping hand and see their excitement."
Top Female Vocalist went to Jess Moskaluke, who also took home Single of the year.
It was also a big weekend for husband and wife team Tera and Stephen Maguire. Tera took home Manager of the Year along side Al Leblanc. Stephen was awarded Country Music Person of the year and the SCMA Humanitarian Award.
"I just couldn't believe it!" Maguire said. "When you're in that situation thank you just doesn't seem like enough. I couldn't have done it without the people who are behind me all the way."
Many of the artists agree this weekend was all about the Saskatchewan country music family coming together and celebrating.
Maguire said its future is secure,
"It's just going to climb from now on. Country music is alive and well and I can't wait to see what we do next year. Saskatchewan audiences are in for a treat."
