2022 Music Nova Scotia Award Recipients
MUSIC AWARDS
African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year: Reeny Smith
Americana/Bluegrass Recording of the Year: Willie Stratton - Drugstore Dreamin'
Classical Recording of the Year: Catherine Little - Taking Five
Country Recording of the Year: Thomas Stajcer - Midwestern States
DJ of the Year: PINEO & LOEB
Electronic Artist of the Year: Nicole Ariana
Entertainer of the Year: The Town Heroes
Folk / Roots Recording of the Year: Isabella Samson - If It's Not Forever
Hip Hop Recording of the Year: Ghettosocks x DK - Listen to the Masters
Indigenous Artist of the Year: DeeDee Austin
Jazz Recording of the Year: Sam Wilson - Into A Heart: Part II
Loud Recording of the Year: Electric Spoonful - 2 Poor 4 a Two Four
Music Video of the Year: Neon Dreams - Little Dance (Directed by: Dan Lewis & Frank Kadillac)
Musician of the Year: Reeny Smith
New Artist Recording of the Year: DeeDee Austin - Stepping Stones
Pop Recording of the Year: Atay & JAX - Did You Have Fun?
Rock Recording of the Year: The Town Heroes - Home
Prix de l’Acadie: Sluice
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year: Nicole Ariana
Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year: Shannon Quinn - 20 Summers
Recognition of Excellence: Four The Moment
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Artistic Development Award: African Nova Scotia Music Association (ANSMA)
Emerging Industry Professional of the Year: Micah Smith
Live Sector Award: Blueberry Jam
Media Arts Award: Katie Kelly
Recording Sector Award: Corey LeRue
Sound, Tech, or Production Award: Trevor DeSouza
Volunteer of the Year: Joe Sampson (RockPixels)